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    Happy Pho

    4.1 (266 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Soup

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Rare Steak Beef, Brisket, and Tendon Pho
    Jay W.

    Nice little spot in Costa Mesa. It gives you a nice little home feel. The service is great. Our server was super attentive. I wish they didn't run out of bun xeo. The grilled pork spring roll was pretty good. Just remember that on the menu they showed a picture of three burning reality you get two. It wasn't anything that wow me but it was not too bad. I give this a solid 3.4/5. My bowl is the brisket, steak, and tendon pho. The broth was amazing. They stack you with lots of meat and less noodles. Most pho places give you more noodles and hardly any meat. I was super happy. I give this bowl an overall 4.9/5. My kids got the chicken pho and they usually have leftovers but they devoured it. The bowl portions are huge so you will not leave the restaurant hungry. I def recommend trying this place out.

    Chicken pho
    Mary Anne W.

    The staff was super nice, the price is a bit much, but the food was good. Good amount of noodles and meat that comes with the pho. The broth was good, nothing over powering like other places. They don't really provide kid sizes or prices for pho just a heads up. You would have to order regular size bowl for them.

    Rare Steak Beef & Brisket Pho

    Plenty of beef in the rare steak and brisket pho. In a small strip mall that could use a general makeover, but the pho space is updated inside.

    Fried shrimp, comes with fried jalapenos and sweet and sour sauce.
    Rachel M.

    So yummy! This place definitely is family owned. It's the small hole in the wall that hits all the pho/rice/noodle cravings you need. You're gonna get fresh food, and can share with family and friends testing out each other's meals. This is an easy regular restaurant to run back to.

    Shaken Beef / Bo Luc Lac
    Tiffany C.

    My large party of 12 arrived and we were seated promptly upon arrival with the waitress helping us put together the tables so we could all sit together. While the rest of my party ordered pho, I wanted to try their rice dish and chose the shaken beef dish. The dish came with a fried egg which was appreciated and uncommon for this dish. The beef cubes were so tender and well charred as well. I'd return to try out the pho next time!

    Amazing service , amazing food, I would recommend the veggie rolls, they are just so good.

    Brisket Pho, Vermicelli Bowl
    Hannah W.

    On god...one of the best pho I've ever had! The broth was very flavorful and sweet, which is how I like it. The place is pretty spacious and clean, so I can expect to be seated in a nice place. The waitress, who I assume to also be the owner, was very sweet. She made sure our water was filled and came back around when we weren't sure what to order. I recommend anyone who goes to UCI to visit this place!

    Traditional Spring Rolls / Goi Cuon
    Justin T.

    Very solid Vietnamese place, I would return!! I tried their vermicelli bowl & the spring rolls- both significantly above average. It's easy to see why this place holds down the 4.5 star on Yelp. This place serves a variety of Vietnamese entrees, from Bahn Mi (Sandwiches), Pho, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes- to name a few. I was driving from LA to San Diego & this place is located right off the 405 in Orange County, so I decided to give it a whirl. I wasn't disappointed, it's not the best I've ever had but it's really good. The ambiance is average, as is the prices. Ultimately most pho places aren't good enough for me to want to go back to (except my favorite ones) but I'd go back here. If you haven't already given Vietnamese a try, do it the food is so wonderful. Happy eating!!

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    3 years ago

    Great pho going again very soon!!! The lady there was really nice and it feels like your in Westminster.

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    Highly recommend this place the food is amazing. The staff is friendly and very punctual.

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    Good pho with good Vietnamese options, just overpriced compared to most in the area for standard pho.

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    2 years ago

    10/10 best Pho in oc! Egg rolls are also so good and the service and vibes are 10000/10! If you don't get the Thai tea you are MISSING OUT

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    awesome food really good service. have been here twice now and i love it. Great environment and ambiance. highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Happy Pho

    Is this the same Happy Pho that used to be on Harbor and Westminster a few years back?

    no, we are not

    Do they have a vegetarian broth?

    Yes we do

    Do you guys accept credit card?

    Yes, we do!

    Do you have pure vegan options?

    You can choose from Vegetable Pho, Tofu Pho, and Vegetable + Tofu Pho with vegetable soup for pho options. We also have vegetarian spring rolls that contain cabbage, carrots, vermicelli, garlic and tofu that comes with peanut sauce.

    Do you use MSG?

    Stop asking restaurants if they have MSG. Everything you eat from tomatoes, mushrooms, and junk food contain it.

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    KJB Pho and Eggrolls

    KJB Pho and Eggrolls

    4.9
    (231 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I've been here several times and I'm never disappointed. This is such an amazing pho spot for the…read morearea, and to top it off all the dishes here are amazing quality. The pho has a more anise leaning flavor that may be a little more unusual to the average diner, but I fell in love with it. The pho broth is clean and the portion sizes are good, especially given the area and the price. Outside of pho, the appetizer platter is amazing. All the dishes in the appetizer platter are cooked to perfection and all the vegetables are fresh and the fish sauce is so rich. It's some of the best fish sauce I've come across recently, really umami while still somehow being clean. To top it all off - the vietnamese iced coffee. I love Vietnamese iced coffee and I always order it at a Vietnamese restaurant. I've had a lot throughout my life and this is, in my opinion, the BEST Vietnamese iced coffee I have ever had. It's so good, it literally tastes like you're drinking a more coffee forward ice cream in the best way possible. It's not too sweet and leans creamy - absolute perfection. The place itself is a little small, but service is always really fast. I've only been a couple times where the place was slammed busy. If you come at off times you won't have to wait, but at peak hours you might have to wait 15-30 minutes for a table. The only real downside of this spot is the actual location. It's located on a weird strip center right after the the 55 freeway exit, and the entry points to the strip center are weird. Just be prepared not to miss the turns into the center, because it can take a while to circle back to the entries. Overall, highly recommend this place. Grab a bowl of pho and don't skip on the vietnamese iced coffee.

    Ehhh. Not sure how this store has such high rating. I was so impressed with the ratings that I was…read moreeagerly wanting to try it...was definitely disappointed; maybe I'm comparing to more authentic restaurants in the Garden Grove/Westminster. Ordered their pho, egg rolls, and shaken beef, the beef was very little compare to the abundance veggies. The pho broth was merely MSG and our egg rolls weren't even fully cooked. We had to ask them to cook it for us, which they were friendly and nice about it. The restaurant was vacant when we arrived a bit after lunch...and the other times that I drove by, it did not appeared busy either.

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    24. Shaken Beef With Steamed Rice (Com Bo Luc Lac)
    24. Shaken Beef With Steamed Rice (Com Bo Luc Lac)
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    Nguyen's Kitchen

    Nguyen's Kitchen

    3.9
    (946 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    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!

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    LSXO

    LSXO

    4.3
    (886 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    Cool bar
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    Bamboo Bistro

    Bamboo Bistro

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    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'd give this more of a 4.5 just because the service was lacking but honestly the food made up for…read moreit. It was a busy night so the slow service was somewhat understandable. It does need to be worked on. The restaurant is very nice and modern. Prices are extremely reasonable for the area and the flavors are exquisite. I'd personally recommend the nem spring rolls, caramelized fish clay pot, and egg rolls. The shaken beef had good flavor but was a little overcooked and was cut in too small of pieces in my opinion. Overall, a place I'd come back to. Tons of options to choose from!

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    Private Dining Room
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    Dining Area (New)
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    Brodard Express

    Brodard Express

    4.5
    (263 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    If you are hungry at the John Wayne airport between terminal B & C. You must eat here. If it's…read morebefore your flight in the morning. Order the Breakfast Banh Mi, it's the best breakfast sandwhich in the airport. The French roll they use is so fresh, soft and crispy and the pork is so delicious you will want to eat this everyday, but you can't. you can only eat it when you fly out of SNA. :( I wish there was one of these by my house. Anyhow they have a cold jasmine tee with lychee.. also very good, I still have to try the rib eye banh mi or shrimp banh mi, but the pork banh mi is so delicious I don't want to take a chance. I believe they also have a lychee beer that is so refreshing. The best thing is that when you get back to SNA, you can eat here again for lunch or dinner but they open at 7am and close at 7pm so if you are lucky don't miss out on this place. I have admirals club access that offers light breakfast for free, but I can't get this sandwich off my mind. I wish I was a cow with 4 stomachs so that I can eat 1 of each sandwich. but I'm not a cow.

    Brodard never misses. Flew out of SNA & was pleasantly surprised to see they had Brodards express…read more I got my go-to order, the nem nuong (Grilled Pork Rolls), they usually serve three rolls but this had two. The dipping sauce with sambal is chef's kiss. Delicious right before our flight!!

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    Front counter
    The House Vermicelli Noodle Bowl was great. It was like a deconstructed spring roll. The Fish Chili Sauce was awesome.
    The House Vermicelli Noodle Bowl was great. It was like a deconstructed spring roll. The Fish Chili Sauce was awesome.
    Nem nuong menu

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