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Good Pho You

3.7 (948 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Bun Tom Thit Nuong/Vermicelli with Pork & Shrimp; Nuoc Cham sweetened, diluted fish sauce
Gary I.

Good Pho You: Another word play on Pho like Phobulous, Photastic, etc. The word 'pho' is believed to originate from the French word "feu", meaning fire, which is related to the French dish pot-au-feu, a beef stew, since the French colonized Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos for about 100 years. Pho is pronounced closer to (fuh). Good Pho You in a typical stripmall is strictly a down home dive in an unlikely part of the San Fernando Valley. However, Good Pho You was unexpectedly OK. Some of the flavours and preparations in the Bun Tom Thit Nuong rang close to what you would expect in Little Saigon, Orange County. 1) Cha Gio: Bite sized fried thin, crispy rice paper surrounding shrimp. crab, mung beans, jicama, mushroom, taro on a lettuce leaf. House sauce seems to be soy sauce with a touch of Nuoc Cham which is Vietnamese fish sauce mellowed with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, water. Unfortunately, the Cha Gio was fried under high heat for too long to the point the inside ingredients were a dark, hard, dry mass so it was hard to determine the ingredients listed above. I wish the owner would taste the Cha Gio at Golden Deli in San Gabriel to experience exemplary Cha Gio. 2) Bun Tom Thit Nuong/Vermicelli with Pork & Shrimp: Bun refers to the thin, soft, rice based vermicelli pasta. Vermicelli meaning little worms in Italian. Nuong refers to grilling. Tom is shrimp. Thit means meat but often is pork. Shreds of green leaf lettuce, bean sprouts, julienned cucumber & carrots. Well done slices of pork. Four shrimp on a stick also grilled well done which hardened and dried out the shrimp. Still, it retained a sweet meatiness. Nuoc Cham sauce had a good Umami and provided the major flavour back up to all the other components. Add Sriracha garlic chile and/or the plainer chile purée to add piquant, earthy gastrique. This dish could be in the running in Little Saigon. Vietnamese Ice Tea was more astringent & tannic with toasty floral notes than standard American flavourless orange pekoe tea. It was a good palate cleanser between bites. It's tough to find good Vietnamese in the SFV. The big exception being Valley Sandwiches which has broad competency beyond Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches, but the big drawback is that it's take out only. So Good Pho You by default gets a 4- stars. Still a decent 3 stars if compared to Little Saigon, Orange County.

#3. Little Tai
Miranda R.

Good Pho You has completely ruined all other pho for me -- in the best way possible. The broth is unreal -- rich, deeply flavorful, and clearly simmered with care. Every spoonful feels comforting and balanced, not too salty, not too oily -- just perfect. The noodles are always fresh, and the meat is tender and melts in your mouth. You can tell they put love into every bowl. It's that kind of spot where you can taste the authenticity and passion behind the food. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Whether it's a rainy day, a hangover cure, or just because -- I find myself craving their pho all the time. Seriously, if you haven't tried Good Pho You yet, go now. You'll understand why everyone who eats here ends up obsessed.

Analiea M.

This will always be on my favorite pho spots in the valley! The service is great and always quick and the staff is friendly. There's never really a long wait for a party of two, usually getting seated right away. The #2 and #3 are our go to's. We also love their eggs rolls, they're crunchy and filled with flavor. They also have a boba bar with lots of flavors and toppings to choose from. The parking lot itself is very small, but they're is additional parking behind the building.

#3. Little Tai
Christian K.

I haven't been here in years, was craving some pho late at night and this was the spot that was open. I ordered the little tai or Thai which was there pho with thin slices of steak. It was actually pretty good, I wouldn't say it's the best one in the valley but it definitely satisfied my late night cravings for pho. The service was amazing, I forgot her name but she was very attentive and a hard worker which is always appreciated and I hope she knows it. The indoor dining area is nice as well, can accommodate a good amount of people. I would say definitely try this place if you haven't already

Tigran G.

You can try,i lik it,rice is good ,egg rolls too,about pho it's not bad i tried with meat balls

Yes you can be allergic to white onion and not green. Disgusting restaurant.
Lindsey W.

Wow don't go here if you have an onion allergy. They don't listen to customer notes, and do the exact opposite of what you asked for. They were completely hidden under the noodles as well so I did not see them until I had eaten some. I broke out with a reaction and became ill. Absolutely appalling.

Shrimp Spring  brisket  pho noodle soup  Thai iced tea
Oleus B.

Really flavorful soup Fast service , nice generous servers Friendly restaurant I'll will be coming back for sure I recommend people to come check out By the way theirs parking in the back FYI if theirs no space infront of the restaurant

#9. Design Your Own!   Best Egg Rolls in Town Pork Dumplings
carla

The food here is so gooddd!! 'Ive tired the fried rice chicken and shrimp 10/10. I've tired the egg rolls and the pork dumplings 10/10 and the boba also 10/10! The service also 10/10, they have really nice employees

Katherine W.

This place has its strengths and weaknesses. While the parking can be limited, the servers are incredibly kind. The pho is a bit overpriced for its size, the broth just doesn'thave that depth of flavor. The egg rolls seem a bit pricey at $11.95. Perhaps they could offer more competitive pricing to match the quality/ quantity of their food.

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Seriously the best egg rolls in town! And pho The staff are always really welcoming and friendly.

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Love this place.... I have made custom orders not on the menu and they have made them for me every time..... and open late!!!! Bomb!!

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Open late, great customer service. I would recommend the raw steak pho and there green in is really good here.

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Dont put false hours store operation, if ur kitchen is close at 11:30pm then dont put out close till midnight. Dont waste peoples time

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This place is always great! I have been eating here for many years and it hasn't once let me down!

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