Pacific Noodle House

Amazing noodles and broth, in an unlikely place (Compton). Not as good as the pho shops of…read moreWestminster, but pretty close! Flavorful salty broth, decent chicken portions. Their iced coffee is also phenomenal--creamy, and not overly sweet. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Compton.

Nice little hole in the wall. The Pho is always on point. Nice and hot too ! The cashier is always…read morenice and friendly.

Menu and Tea

Beef Pho Xtra Spicy !

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NAM Kitchen - Gardena

Locally owned & operated

Great food and service! Enjoyed the shaken beef pho and lomo saltado. We usually go for lunch to…read morebeat the rush as it can get busy.

This place never disappoints and is a great lunch spot when you don't have a lot of time and want a…read moregreat meal. The service is quick, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently good. I'd love for them to have a few more menu items, but I come back every week for what they do have. And don't sleep on their coffee!

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4.0(1.3k reviews)

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I was in the area so I stopped by and they redesigned their whole menu and it was soooo good. Try…read morethere spicy pho and house fried rice together. They goes so well.

Pho Ever is my husband's and my favorite pho place. The new changes have only made us love it more…read more While it's a little warm at the moment due to the crazy hot weather, I'd recommend eating in store for the experience and the ambience. The owner is so sweet and welcoming and the cafe revamp across the different rooms is fun and unique. Everything is incredibly flavorful and so evidently made with care. The pho broth has a really great balance of flavors and the ingredients in the spring rolls are so fresh, they are really beautiful and lovely to eat. The highlight for me was the salty plum drink. Reminds me of Japanese ume candy, Hawaiian li hing mui, and Mexican saladitos in drink form. Refreshing and addicting. If you are obsessed with the salt or tajin rim on a fruity margarita, consider trying it. (Next time, I'll have to get a salty plum to-go and turn it into a margarita at home. Already dreaming of it.) Really excited for the fried banana item listed on the "coming soon" portion of the menu. I love a fried banana, and the quality of Pho Ever's food promises good things.

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I really liked this place as they cook your order fresh! You order up front and find a table. It's…read morenot a large space but they have seatings inside and outside. Prices are very friendly and they have utensils out front so it's easy access. We got shrimp garlic noodle, pork sandwich, and wings. They came with sauces and were all very delicious. I would definitely come and try again!

Please fix your phone situation for incoming calls or The Doordash app to modify orders, I came in…read moreSunday 2/23 @12:08AM.. to get to the point, I didn't want onions on my Bulgogi fries, unbelievable, they couldnt remake the order and remove the onions. Because it was from a DoorDash order so saying I had to request a stupid refund, what a total mess. Mo if you're reading this, I've been coming in here for the last five years. This is the worst out of all visits... I couldn't believe I had to have an attitude with your Manager, she was so incompetent in the situation and her best response is "I just work here" took absolutely no ownership in the situation, and was so uninterested on helping. She didn't know how to process an exchange and redo the order., and if your phone line was only working so I can call in to tell them to remove the onions, none of this would've happened, You should empower your staff and give them the authorization to do things when you're not around, so this kind of screw-up doesn't happen again. I'm irritated, This is not how I wanted to spend my weekend.

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Saigon Dish

Family-owned & operated

My go-to Pho place. Most delicious broth you'll ever taste and is a very good amount of serving…read more This place never disappoints. Fast service and great workers who are there and ready to see what you need.

I've been coming to Saigon Dish for close to three decades. That sentence makes me feel…read moreapproximately 900 years old. I don't even remember when I started coming here. I just remember working nearby when I was younger and Saigon Dish becoming part of the routine. I came constantly. Sometimes practically every day. This was before the larger setup they have now, when the whole operation felt smaller and you got to know the person behind it pretty quickly. That person is John. And before we get into pho, John deserves his paragraph. He is one of those increasingly rare restaurant owners who makes you genuinely happy to hand him your money. In the early days, before I became the longtime regular who mostly gives him shit, I remember him talking me through ingredients. Why he chose something. What I should order. What was good that day. There was an intentionality behind the food that told you somebody was paying attention. And that's the thing I respect most about this place, he never let it go. The restaurant grew. Life moved on. I stopped working nearby. I got older. I brought coworkers. Then friends. My parents. My sisters. Eventually my wife and kids. And the pho is still good. I should establish that I'm obnoxious about pho. I've eaten a lot of it, from tiny places where nobody particularly cares whether you know they exist to polished restaurants charging you for the privilege of sitting underneath an Edison bulb. There are spectacular bowls all over California. So I'm not going to tell you Saigon Dish serves the single greatest pho ever created by mankind. It doesn't need that kind of BS. What it does incredibly well is balance. The broth is clean. That's the word I always come back to. Clean. Deep enough that you know something happened before it reached your bowl, but it doesn't club you over the head with star anise and herbs. And it isn't the sad, watery approximation of pho you sometimes encounter when you wander too far west and somebody has decided broth should taste like hot water that once met a cow. This tastes like pho. The filet mignon is consistently tender and smooth. The tripe is properly cleaned. The tendon is cooked beautifully, soft and gelatinous without disintegrating, which is where tendon should live. The meatballs are surprisingly good. The well done beef can occasionally lean a little dry for my taste, but that's what the bowl of broth and a little sriracha are for. I've also eaten my way through so much of the menu that reconstructing it would require archaeological work. Egg rolls? Get them. Rice dishes? Yep. Noodles? Yep. Vietnamese coffee? Obviously. Coconut drinks? Go for it. I've brought an absurd number of people here over the years and the remarkable thing is how universally the place works. Pho nerds can find something to obsess over, but you can also bring somebody who barely knows Vietnamese food and they'll be completely comfortable. And then there's the operation itself. This isn't some immaculate Beverly Hills dining room designed by a hospitality group. Thank God. It looks like a South Bay Vietnamese restaurant. Every available corner seems to have acquired a purpose. People are moving everywhere. Tables are turning. Someone needs extra onions. Someone wants another bowl. Someone's asking for sriracha. Somebody's kid needs chopsticks. Water appears before you realize you need it. And somehow it flows. That's harder than it looks. Service here has always felt unusually effortless to me. Not performative. Nobody is giving you a TED Talk about the provenance of the bean sprouts. They just take care of you. Parking occasionally becomes its own little hunger game. Don't panic. Circle around, wait a few minutes, somebody will finish their pho and leave. I've written a lot of reviews and I don't throw five stars around because then five stars stop meaning anything. But how exactly do you rate a restaurant you've voluntarily returned to for close to thirty years? At some point consistency becomes the review. I've watched Saigon Dish grow from the little place I remember into what it is today. I've sent coworkers here. Friends. My parents. My sisters. My own family. I've probably eaten enough of John's pho at this point that some measurable percentage of my body belongs to the restaurant. And I'm still coming back.

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Pho Hoan Pasteur Gardena

4.5(326 reviews)

3.9 mi

Been going to the gym next door and always saw this place with people so it's been under my radar…read more So glad to finally try it last night. The broth by itself without any sauces was GOOD. Lots of flavor and the meat was fresh and tender. Thinly slice so it immediately gets cooked when you submerge it into the broth. Manager was very friendly and knew all the regulars by name so that's a good sign locals like this spot. Looking forward to visiting again.

Had a wonderful lunch at this location the other day. Service was very quick even at lunch hour…read more(between 12-1pm). I really liked the variety of meat options they offered for Pho. I usually like tendon with my beef and some places don't offer it so I was pleased to see that on the menu. I also really liked the shrimp spring rolls they tasted very fresh and the sauce that accompanied them was very flavorful not too peanut forward more umami.

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22. Beef Rib Pho

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Pho Daily

3.7(1.1k reviews)

4.4 mi

Once I entered I got attended super quick the lady who attended me was super sweet and I appreciate…read morehow good the food was the pho soup was delicious and the tai milk tea was good as well I also love their pork egg rolls were yummy would definitely come again Please be kind to employees they do their best !!

We've come here maybe 8 times now. We've tried some other pho places in Gardena/Torrance. Idk man…read more 3.7 stars overall sounds fair to me. But it's still my favorite bowl of pho in the South Bay (so far). Disclaimer, I've only ever gotten their pho and nothing else. Their water tastes like they sourced it from a stainless steel bowl. Their silverware needs a wipe down before eating. But their pho is one we come back to. Maybe it's the water and the silverware that help build the flavor. Whatever the recipe is, I'm not asking for it. I don't wanna know. Don't tell me. See you next time. That's it.

"B" grade?!?!?! Yikes.

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Duck

Saigon Eatery

4.4(497 reviews)

4.5 mi

I go to this place when I'm craving pho and this place never disappoints. I recommend! Their drinks…read moreare good as well.

I love coming here!…read more Some pho places simply don't get the broth right, where it may taste dull and needs lime to be bearable. 100% not the case with Saigon Eatery. Broth is clean, yet has a lot of depth and soul to its flavor profile. True food enthusiasts can tell that this place takes their craft seriously. It's the kind of pho that really doesn't need Hoisin Sauce or Sriracha, but of course those staples are available to use at each table. Don't sleep on the other items of the menu!! The pork bahn mi, Saigon Fries, egg rolls - everything is spectacular. Their Vietnamese coffee is slept on as well. That beverage, is so delicious and can wake anyone up from the dead. The restaurant itself is spacious and has a couple of TVs to the right of the front counter. I'm kind of bummed I typically have to work during their Happy Hour (15% off your order from 3-5PM). I do however, know that if you call ahead - you can still get HH pricing even if you do pickup vs. dining in. Lastly, I can see how service is a hit or miss to other visitors. To me, there's occasionally a slight language barrier. But I just order slowly and try to remain polite.

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Little Sister

3.9(666 reviews)

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Love this place! This was our first visit. We made a reservation on opentable and were seated…read moreoutside under a big umbrella. The host and server were both wonderful. Pez was our server and she was so helpful with our menu choices. We had the handmade dumplings, spring rolls, and imperial rolls. Plenty of food for 2. Everything was flavorful and fresh. We loved the spring rolls and the imperial rolls most of all. The dumplings were delicious as well but the rolls were full of flavor and lots of crudites with them which we loved. The parking at the point can be challenging so patience is a must. There is lots to see and shop at this wonderful shopping/eating center but Little Sisters is a must! So many healthy and fresh menu choices!

I usually go to the Redondo Beach location but decided to try the El Segundo restaurant. I am…read morewriting this review after 2 visits. As far as decoration and space, I like the El Segundo location better. Also, the cocktails were well balanced and refreshing. Additionally, the staff from hostess to our server and busser were all amiable and professional. The downside was the food, which is the most important thing for the restaurant and determines if I was coming back. I used to be so delighted at the flavors and creative little twists at Little Sister. However, the food these past two visits to Little Sister was basic at best. For example, we ordered the papaya salad and there was no flavors as in no dressing. We ordered the short ribs and the flavor was uneven and bland in 2/3rd of the meat and the noodles were also dry. Even their famous garlic noodle and crepe was too soggy and even bitter (overcooked ingredients). I was with good friends and with the cocktails, we still had a fun night but was very disappointed at the food has really gone down in the past few years. The sad thing is the quality of the ingredients was not the issue. Seems like the prep and execution has gotten lax and lazy and it really felt like the kitchen was phoning it in. I am still giving it a 3 stars instead of less stars to wish them improvement. The fried rice with prawns and imperial rolls still holds up. And due to their service staff, I cannot give them less. These days, it is hard for restaurants to get professional and decent staff so please appreciate them.

Banh Xeo Vietnamese Crepe

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Pho Crystal

4.0(214 reviews)

2.3 mi

Here's a polished version of your review:…read more I have been here several times, and I love supporting local, family-owned businesses. I believe in keeping my money in my community, and this restaurant never disappoints. Everything we've ordered has been delicious, and the servers are always kind, welcoming, and ready to help with a smile. Our family loves coming here, and we always enjoy the great food and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you for your amazing service--we look forward to many more visits!

Fast friendly service .. food is good .. prepared quickly…read more Lotta seats and parking available.. good place to have lunch or dinner . They open early also .

Dining and front counter here at Pho Crystal 3

Spring Rolls

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Walter T.

8 years ago

Pacific Ph Noodle House & Grill The House of Noodles: Vietnamese Ramen by Walter Thompson Pacific Ph Noodle House & Grill is an experience you will never forget, a restaurant with a specific feeling and mixture of sights, sounds, and smells. A very small Vietnamese Grill turned into an attractive house of flavor, like a newly opened theme park. When you first walk in there is a nice gentleman who sits you at a place of your choosing because the place is riddled in art and pieces on the place and colors, every seat is an ideal place to sit. The smell of the beef broth completely invades the room, giving you a small taste of what you're going to receive, almost making you beg for it. However the wait isn't very long as the meal you order comes in about 5 - 7 minutes. I was very impressed with the time as impressed with the presentation of the food. The dish I ordered was Shrimp Ph, a very soothing and mouthwatering dish; made with scallions, green onions, and onions. First came the appetizer: a plate of sprouts topped with mint leaves and dried jalapeno on the side. The sprouts are undeniably watery, every bite fills your mouth with a crunchy texture that springs water, satisfying a very dry mouth before the main course. The lemon is all you smell, a perfect mixture of sour with the refreshing texture of the sprouts, to add more of a spicy kick you may add the dried jalapeno which gives a more flavorful mixture, more fun for your taste buds to experience. As you are presented the main dish, you have an instant smell of broth and onions as your mouth waters. The Ph can only be described as divine, The Ph itself is very smooth and melts in your mouth like cheese melted on cheese a very welcoming feeling and massages your tongue. The beef broth is what gives the ph the rich flavor, a very dulcet flavor that gives the ph the texture and the flavor it needs. The shrimp is just the amount of hardened and the right amount of soft, a perfect mixture of textures. The scallions and onions are a perfect herb of choice with a hard crunchy texture to balance the smooth rich texture of the ph, giving the entire dish a mystery to leave you excited for a combination of two different worlds of taste, leaving the dish in its entirety being a masterpiece. The beverage I ordered was a Strawberry Boba Smoothie, a very cold, very smooth rich drink that washes away your mind and thoughts, melting on your tongue and freezing your throat, sending chills and satisfaction, sweet and tart, a perfect drink to end off your divine meal. Pacific Ph Noodle House & Grill is a great place to go to if you are looking for new experience, with the very kind and loving crew and the very appetizing food and speedy presentation and ineffable scenery, this place is an experience you will never forget. http://www.pacificnoodlehouse.com/ | Pacific Ph Noodle House & Grill | 901 West Victoria Street, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 | read more

Jenny D.

15 years ago

This is a small place but the quality of the food is number one, the place is clean the service is fast, the staff is very friendly. The pho soup is really delicious. I especially recommend the pho fish and the 19A vermicelli with egg-rolls, grill pork and grill shrimp. I definitely recommend. read more

Yareli B.

8 years ago

Recently started eating this type of food; however, if you are in the area you are in for a treat! The customer service is good, but the food is even better. Not to mention the large portion of Pho is very cheap; likely will keep you full all day. read more

B M.

17 years ago

I was dragged there by my boyfriend kicking and screaming, He dies for this place. I loved it, wonderful flavor, great potions ( So big I could not finish it, I always finish everything) The spring rolls were good too. I great find for great pho. read more

Tasha C.

8 years ago

Great food! So close to home and the service was great. Prices are amazing for what you get and will definitely feed the whole family. Most definitely recommend to everyone! Everyone in the staff is great! read more

Hong T.

13 years ago

My favorite pho place because it has vegetarian options. Their spring rolls are always fresh and the food comes out fast, hot, and is tasty. This place absolutely serves the best pho in town. read more

Maddison B.

8 years ago

This place is pretty popular for lunch, but i'm not really a fan of the Pho here. its not bad or anything, and the service is good, but its just average in terms of taste. read more

Jack L.

8 years ago

It now open for Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm and the sweet spot for healthy foods, with coffee and pho, it will bright ur day and walking out with a warm smiles read more

Wendy C.

1 year ago

Food is amazing here! Been coming for 6 years. 13-A and round eye beef is the best. Spring rolls and eggs roll is the best ever. read more

Manuel M.

9 years ago

Not bad for my first time there. Worth another trip to select something else. Got something what others recommended. Not bad.

Davon M.

11 years ago

After my first time going here, it automatically became one of my favorite places to go to when I'm craving noodles.

Vickie C.

14 years ago

Great food and the people are super friendly. Been coming here for a long time they even know what I like !!!

Jimmy S.

11 years ago

Go here for lunch. Quick service. Food is good. Service is ok. Good price. I would and do recommend.

Della R.

201

6 years ago

Place is overall good, but owner lady is super RUDE!!! Has no people skills very unprofessional

Jezzy D.

10 years ago

The food was okay. The service was okay. More expensive than better Pho places.

Andrea F.

6 years ago

Love this place really clean. Sad they only open during the week!

Patricia W.

13 years ago

Yum!!! I get the veggie tofu noodles...broth is delicious!!

Michael R.

9 years ago

They are now open following there construction. Ya!!!!!

Victor P.

13 years ago

For me I really loved the tofu is my fav place to eat.

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