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    Pho 2012 Bistro

    4.1 (409 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO 2012 BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sandra R.

    Chicken pho tends to be high in sodium due to its broth, which usually contains added salt and seasonings for enhanced flavor. However, Pho 2012 Bistro on East La Palma strikes an ideal balance, utilizing a broth recipe that expertly tempers salt and condiments, resulting in a harmonious flavor profile that makes their pho a healthier option. Service is fast and accurate, and the restaurant is always clean with plenty seating.

    Queena T.

    Delicious pho Really nice girls that serviced us And friendly atmosphere It's in a nice plaza with plenty of parking midday Same plaza as in n out

    Pho filet and pho tai chin
    Julius Y.

    Great food and great service! Waiter was very helpful in reccomendations. Super attentive as well. Nice restaurant for large groups and families. I would come here again.

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    Luis B.

    This place has become one of my favorite spots for pho and the lemon grass chicken. First let me start with the lemon grass chicken it is flavorful and the portions are generous. The chicken is soft and cooked to perfection. It is a flavor explosion after the first bite! The pho broth is also very tasty and the meats are clean and cooked to order. I have tried many places and this just became my number one spot. On service, be ready to wait a bit if it's busy. The people are really nice but they could use a hand in the front. If you have time and willing to wait on a busy night or lunch time then try it. You won't regret the $12.95 plate!

    Chicken 27.Blank Pho/ Pho Khong Thit
    Jim T.

    I come here often and I love the food. The chicken pho is excellent. Fresh chicken breast slices. They do not skimp. Egg rolls are amazing as well. You won't be disappointed.

    Michael T.

    My barber recommended this place and he was raving about their crispy noodle. Since it's the wife's favorite we decided to give it a try. She got the vegetarian (tofu) crispy noodle and she said it ranks top of her list. Normally she leaves half for leftovers but not today. I always get combination pho wherever I go and the broth was one of the tastiest I have had. They gave a huge portion as well and like my wife I did not leave anything for leftovers. We also always start with the crispy egg rolls and TBH I don't think anyone can mess that up. So it's comparable to other good egg rolls I've had. What made it was the fish sauce, I don't know the ratio of lime, sugar and water they're using but it was perfect. Will be going here from now on as our go to Vietnamese spot.

    Filet Fillet Mignon Beef Noodle Soup
    Amanda H.

    Filet mignon pho: 2.5/5 - very faint flavor. I think it's hard to mess up pho so I'm not sure why this had very little flavor. Edible though Pho ba (Chicken): 2/5 - also a very faint flavor. Tasted like an extremely light chicken soup. Vietnamese iced coffee w/ condensed milk: 3/5 - had a strong very dry taste in the mouth. I only drank a quarter of the drink. Service: 2/5 - nice waitress but she never checked on us once she delivered our food. We were the only customers in the restaurant. We had to walk up to her to ask for more napkins, water, to go boxes, and to pay. Overall, I'd give this place a 2 because the food wasn't really good and I don't think I'd come back. Doesn't taste bad but doesn't taste averagely good either.

    Combination pho
    migue s.

    It's a really nice place , the soup taste pretty well and the fried rice combination is amazing my cowboarkers and me coome every Friday

    #22 noodle soup and #24 24.Beef Meat Ball Noodle Soup/ Pho Bo Vien and a spring roll.
    Lesley C.

    The server is nice and music is great. The place is quiet and cozy vibe. We ordered the # 22 which is a rare beef, well done beef brisket meatballs with tripe and tendon noodle soup, and # 24 beef noodle soup which is the meatballs noodle soup. And yummy spring rolls.

    22.Special Combination/Pho Dac Biet

    Friendly service as soon I walked inside the door. The server sat ius to your table immediately. Very clean inside . First time coming to this restaurant with my wife.. just in the area getting your income tax' done and my wife saw the restaurant and we both got hungry. Food portions are great . It only took 5mins to get your food after placing the order.

    Pho toppings and egg rolls
    Michelle S.

    The egg rolls were delicious. The pho was very good. I also like the seasonings and condiments they had.

    Yong C.

    This my favorite pho restaurant I like it very much. tasty and friendly service in yorba linda area

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    Rich Broth highly recommended meatball ! Huge egg roll ! Tastes really good. Kids like the noodles.

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    We have been coming here for a while. Love their egg rolls, vermicelli and the pho tastes so good. We will definitely keep coming back.

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    Pho is delicious! Love the broth! Service is great and very fast. Ambiance is classic and relaxing! Love coming here for lunch!!

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    The customer service was so pleasant and the food was delicious. I will be coming back again.

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    Have been regulars here . Love the pho and spring rolls ! Fast service as well. Very traditional spot . Nothing fancy just how we like it.

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    My family has been coming here for years. We love the pho and even the other items on menus like the filet minion stir fry.

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    Ask the Community - Pho 2012 Bistro

    Closed for good?

    No I don't think so.

    Is the pho gluten free?

    No sir! We only cook beef bones and well done brisket

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    Arguably one of the best pho places in my opinion. I think this place is older than I am, because…read moreI've been coming here since I was a baby! Over all those years, they have never disappointed me and continue to serve really good food. I usually get the beef brisket pho and it's really good. The noodles are just the right texture, the broth is clean and flavorful, and the meat tastes fresh and tender. Their dui bo is also very good, but usually runs out after 1:00 or 2:00 pm, since they only have a limited amount of this item every day. The meat is fall off the bone tender and has a more fatty flavor to it. It usually sits in some broth that absorbs that beefy and fatty flavor from the bone. A great addition to any bowl of pho. Alternatively, I sometimes also get the bun thit nuong and it's very good. The eggrolls it comes with is wrapped with rice paper, so when it's fried up, it has such a satisfying crunch and texture to it. The thit nuong is has a nice smokey, grilled flavor to it. The shrimps are okay as well. This is a very satisfying and filling dish, so if you're looking for a high volume dish, this may be the one to get. Expect long lines during peak hours. I can confirm though that the wait is worth it! Service is always very good. The ambiance on the inside is fine, very plain and unassuming in my opinion. It's really the pho that shines through at this restaurant. Parking can be a little tricky during peak hours.

    The best pho in OC hands down…read more Came in Sunday afternoon for lunch, lots of parking but busy! Be prepared for parking and maybe to wait. Put your name on the list hanging outside the door and they will call you when ready! We were sat almost immediately though. Inside is a large scale mom and pop shop that is FILLED with people and workers. We ordered a medium and large #23 pho and 2 waters, we got everything not even 5 minutes later. When I tell you this is the BEST broth I've ever had, it blew me away. I'm not one to usually order extra noodles but for this place I would order as many noodles until I ran out of broth, it is that good. Noodles were on the soggier side, I'm not picky about noodles but if you are then this is something to consider. Portions were huge for the price, very happy with that. CASH ONLY. I didn't see an ATM there but I'm sure they had one. Will always recommend and they have a new customer for whenever I'm in OC.

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    3.9(2.7k reviews)
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    We were in the area from out of state and found this place , let me tell you the food was amazing I…read moreordered the NK sliders and my husband ordered the garlic noodles with bulgogi beef both dishes were delicious and you can taste all the ingredients that blend so well together! A+ for the garlic sauce ! Definitely recommend!

    A friend recommended Nguyen's Kitchen to me. She said the bulgogi garlic noodles (with fried egg)…read moreand chicken wings would change my life! I stopped by for an early dinner on my way back to San Diego last weekend. My friend and I each got the bulgogi garlic noodles (I added the egg but for $2.50 not sure it added a lot of flavor or value to the dish), shared the wings and an order fries. I also ordered a Vietnamese coffee on the cashier's recommendation--good suggestion, nice flavor without an overpowering amount of sugar. The wings were fantastic. Fries were fair, good portions and flavorful. I liked the noodles but weren't blown away. Everything was very soft, not a lot of textural change. The portion was generous with lots of bulgogi beef. The service was great--friendly and responsive. They have a small lot which was fine at 530pm on Sunday but probably problematic at lunch or normal dinner hours. My one complain was dirty dining room. Maybe it was just after the lunch rush, but the tables and floor could have used some wiping and the trash cans were full. Nice easy meal stop off the freeway at Orange.

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    Usually we would have to wait for a table but this time we were able to be seated right away…read more Must order is their Nam Neung Spring rolls. The sweetness of the grilled pork, the crispiness of the eggrolls wrapper bits, and the freshness of the vegetables pairs with the special sauce never fails to satisfy the craving. This time we tried their cheeseburger spring Roasted Duck spring rolls. I am not a duck fan so this was okay to me. The meat was well seasoned with the spices and the hoisin sauce was a nice balance. The crispy Vietnamese eggrolls were also a first and it was great! The meaty and crispiness of the eggrolls eaten like a lettuce wrap with the nuoc Cham sauce was delicious. This place always seems to be busy and rushed and can get a bit loud but the service is always great. They have a bar where you can grab some drinks while you wait. Their lychee martini is good. There is also a dessert display in the front where you check in which we haven't tried yet.

    We just placed an order for 40 nem nuong rolls with Kaitlyn for pickup later in the afternoon…read more Giving her a shoutout for the fast and friendly service. Our family orders nem nuong from this location every time we are in the area, to eat and to bring back home. The nem nuong here are always perfectly rolled and the crunch of the fried wonton strip inside makes it feels like party in your mouth! so good! Note: requesting to cut rolls in half costs extra. We prefer this location compare to the other one because it has faster service, quieter romantic atmosphere and polite attentive staff.

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    3.8(2.3k reviews)
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    I really enjoyed my first experience at garlic and chives. Came here two time so far and both times…read morewere decent. My favorite dish is the pomelo salad. It's so refreshing! The seafood is also good there and last time we got the seafood hot pot. The most recent time, we ordered the salmon belly but I just thought they were okay. My boyfriend really enjoyed it though. I still have lots to try here but I will forever get the pomelo salad! Going to try the chicken wings and one of the clay pots next time I come here. Lots of parking spots as it shares a plaza with may other neighboring restaurants. Service is great as well. I would definitely come back.

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