Pho Lantern is my favorite pho spot in the area and one I keep coming back to. Their filet mignon…read morepho is incredibly flavorful, the broth is rich and comforting, and the meat is always tender. If you go, you definitely have to order the shrimp spring rolls. They are fresh, light, and the perfect starter. I enjoy dining there because the service has always been friendly and welcoming, but it is also one of my favorite places for takeout. They are very generous with the toppings and sauces, which I really appreciate because it makes the pho just as good at home. It is consistently delicious and my go to place whenever I am craving pho.

Good location. Parking can be little crazy during the day when it's busy. So many stores and couple…read morerestaurants in the same complex. I came in for this venue being near my work even though the best and freshest pho usually in Little Saigon; the pho is pretty good here, (many variety of pho) that's why I kept coming after a long day seeing clients; their service is good, they welcome you as soon as you enter. I like to order to go. They are usually fast too. Prices and most dishes the portions are reasonable but this fried tofu order look little small for $4.

We loved eating at the OG location and come to the new location for take-out now too! Fast service…read moreand authentic flavors! You can honestly get anything on the menu and it's good! That would be a good challenge for someone. Try one new entree everyday for a few months because there are so many options! I love the vegan pho. The broth is really tasty! They have Thai iced tea too that's really good! Lots of options and if you want something but don't see it on the menu, just ask! They have something for everyone!

I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the new location off Harbor Boulevard. Not sure if there's…read morenew management, but something definitely feels off. Right when you sit down, the cleanliness stands out and not in a good way. (lost my appetite.) We ordered the vegetable pho and vegetable fried rice, and both were underwhelming. The portioning of the vegetables just didn't make sense huge, oversized pieces (like broccoli the size of a fist and massive bok choy) that felt unbalanced with the dish. The fried rice was mostly large chunks of vegetables with barely any rice, and overall it lacked flavor. For the price about $75 it just wasn't worth it. Take my word for it or try it yourself, but overall I'd give it around a 3.2 out of 10.

I am pregnant so I have to be very specific on what I eat. I love pho tai but I had to ask for it…read moreto be well done and extra sauces, it was before closing so usually at places it's an issue. Not here! I walked in and was immediately greeted with a warm welcome from two ladies working. Then they even had me check to see if the meat was to my liking. I have never finished pho before. I am so full and happy. The broth was excellent. The noodles chef kiss and the meat was cooked and not over dry for being well done! There prices are little more than places around the area and there is a reason for that!! I will Be back!

+ Nice homey pho. + Pleasant ambience…read more + Nice, helpful staff. + Ample parking. - Only 1 restroom. - không có chén nước béo hành chần. - Exorbitant. - One of the rare Viet restaurants whose staff don't speak VN. 1 Pho Dac Biet = $25.77

I got the garlic noodles with both bulgogi beef and chicken, and wow, this hit the spot. I ordered…read moreit off doordash and it was so yummy. The garlic noodles were super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had that rich garlicky kick without being overpowering. The bulgogi beef was tender, juicy, and had just the right balance of sweet and savory, while the chicken was cooked really well and added a nice contrast. Together, it was such a satisfying combo. Portions were generous, and you could really taste the quality of garlic in each bite. Definitely one of those meals where you're already thinking about your next visit as you're finishing up. Highly recommend! Only thing I would recommend is to brush your teeth after bc it leaves a garlic smell

Nguyen's Kitchen in Costa Mesa!?! I didn't know it was in multiple spots now. I've only ever been…read moreto the one in Orange, so I was happily surprised when I saw this familiar place. At 10pm, there were a handful of folks inside, waiting for their to-go orders. Since they close at midnight on a Wed, we decided to eat in. I like the industrial vibe they have going on w/ live edge tables, black pipes, & farmhouse lights. I wanna take the big live edge dining table home & plop it right in my dining room! The lady at the counter was nice, taking our order with a smile, then repeating it for accuracy. The garlic chicken breast sandwich did not disappoint. It's just as I remembered it... tasty, moist, & even more delicious w/ the green sauce. The garlic noods w/ bulgogi was a new try for us; we usually get it w/ shrimp. It was yummy, but afterwards I felt like the meat was too salty. The peach & lychee green tea is my fave, while the hubbs enjoyed his Thai tea. Soo good!

Oh wow, we had such a great experience here last night to celebrate Mother's Day weekend. My…read morehusband and I never get adventurous food when the kids are with us, so we were really looking forward to this and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was so sheik and romantic with lots of little fun touches around the intimate space. It literally sparkled. The service we got from Anthony & Jasmine was impeccable and they were genuinely happy to be there and talk with us. The food was fantastic. Starting with the Chicken & shitake dumplings- I was immediately transported to the realms of heaven and it was an flavor journey I won't forget. Followed by the coco pork dish and then the shaky shaky beef. I got so full on everything, I could only manage a bite of the beef dish, but they were all so very good and I'm happy I have some leftovers now. The drinks were great. I was really wanting a tequila cocktail, (which they no longer had on the menu) but Anthony was able to make me the Jade pendant with tequila instead and it was so good. My husband had the Hattori Hanzo and was raving about how good it was. We both had our own Bye Felicia cocktails as a nightcap (take on classic penicillin). We died happy at that point. That was our favorite. Only could have been better with some homemade ginger candy like the menu said. Overall, we had the best possible experience we could have asked for, we will be back, and soon.

So our daughter found this awesome little gem the LSXO Restaurant and she took us out for one of…read morethe best dining experiences I've had. We started out by ordering cocktails. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the drinks except for the Lychee Martini of course . Lol then we ordered the food. We ordered the pork chop, which was phenomenal and the dumplings too, and OMG this was the best dining experience I've ever had. The dumplings were so light and the sauce and broth definitely made this dish amazing! We also had the shaking beef and I have to say Nathan (the chef) really knows how to cook!! Thank you Nathan for one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! We will definitely be back for more.

No surprise this place is amazing as it is affiliated with Brodard Château off of the 22 and…read moreMagnolia. Every dish we had was fantastic. The dipping sauces were even better. The service was prompt and helpful. This place was packed with locals OK midweek. The inside of the restaurant has a modern Asian vibe. If you want amazing Vietnamese plate food don't miss this place. Parking can be tricky. We parked down the street in the residential area and had a nice walk.

This is a great spot in CDM…read more I've been here twice with family and the food is delicious! They have a variety of pho soups, noodle dishes, curries, as well as the classic pad thai and pad see ew. They also have lots of clean, gluten free, low carb, or vegetarian options. One of our favorites are the edamame dumplings. Very unique and tasty. The Shaken Beef in garlic sauce was so good. The silver (glass) noodles were also yummy. If you like pad thai and seafood, this is a good option to get to switch things up. It's has a fish sauce flavor to it and comes with lots of crabmeat and shrimp. The House vermicelli is a great option as well and you can't go wrong with any of the curries or soups. Service is friendly and attentive. They were very accommodating for parties of 6+. Decor is clean and modern. It's lively inside and welcoming. Highly recommend!

I've been searching for a pho spot that reminds me of the pho I grew up eating, and this place…read moreabsolutely delivered. The broth has incredible depth of flavor--clean, rich, and obviously made with care. You can tell it's been simmered for a long time because every sip is packed with flavor without being greasy or overwhelming. The noodles had the perfect texture, and the beef was fresh, tender, and generously portioned. Everything tasted fresh, from the herbs and bean sprouts to the lime and sauces. It's the kind of bowl where you finish every last drop of broth. What really made the experience even better was the service. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was spotless, and the food came out surprisingly fast despite being busy. I've eaten pho all over Orange County, and this has quickly become one of my favorite spots. It's not easy to find a restaurant that gets both the food and the service right, but this place does. Whether you're craving comfort food or introducing someone to Vietnamese cuisine for the first time, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be coming back regularly and recommending this place to my family and friends.

Came here with family and friends for lunch and it was pretty busy. It was located in the Costco…read moreplaza so parking always sucks. There's a good amount of seating but for bigger parties, it's a bit a of a wait. Place has good lighting and is clean. Staff is friendly and gives you a decent amount of time to order. We got the pho tai and hainan chicken plate. Both were good and tasty and kids enjoyed it. The hainan chicken came with 3 sauce and had good flavors for the chicken and rice. The pho broth was flavorful as well. Appetizers were decent. Drinks were ok. Nothing special or different from other places. We were hungry so we didn't have much pictures other than the hainan plate. Note: Tip is also include in party of 6 or more. Check your receipt when paying.

first time here! I'm coming back!!…read more FOOD: ordered the #1 Pho Tai. very tasty pho. perfect amount of meat, soup, and noodles. I wanted to drink the entire bowl of the soup after but man that was so filling! comes in one size and it's HUGE. service: Very nice servers! ambiance: You can sit in the front where there's individual stalls OR there's a restaurant style seating in the back. lot of seating. this is down stairs in the mall food court

this is one of the few times I order delivery and it's always bad. if you're gonna eat here you…read morehave better luck eating in person. I don't know if they prepackaged their onions and greenery before they toss it in your pick up order but each time it's been inconsistent. the photo shows JUST how little onions/green onions/cilantro they include for TWO bowls of pho???? at that point you shouldve just put in 2 separate bags of garnishes?? on top of that I ordered pho Tai, UNCOOKED STEAK, but they toss it in the soup so that when I open it, it's been fully cooking for the 15-20 min it takes to get home. what is the point of ordering pho Tai if it's just gonna get cooked/chewy before I can eat it. there's also NO OPTION for extra greens or leaving the pho Tai on the side. this is such a disappointing place to order delivery from. just eat in the restaurant for a better experience.