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    Pho 87

    4.3 (1.9k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    vegetable spring roll
    Meya B.

    Plenty of searing inside it was just pretty warm. Okay service probably due to how the volume of people, they were just focusing on serving not hospitality. The spring roll was tasty and actually had a lot of different veggies unlike some places. Veggies could have been a little fresher that's why a 4 but it smelled great so i'd go back for pho.

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    Julio G.

    Glad they are back from summer vacation! Always serving a piping hot bowl of pho! Still love their spring rolls!

    Spring Rolls
    Denise P.

    Pho 87 is located at the end of Chinatown, hidden in a corner close to the freeway entrance and by the residential neighborhoods. I was looking for pho on a sunny day and they delivered. When you walk in, you can already tell that this place is authentic. They have a koi pond and at least, when we went, it was a packed house during lunch time on a Wednesday! Prices for the pho were higher than average but the flavors were all there and we got our food minutes after ordering. My group ordered the #3 pho with rare beef the #4 pho with rare and well-cooked beef and a rice dish. We did not expect the rice dish to have such generous portions. The spring rolls and the crunchy spring rolls for appetizers come in sets of 3 and had the freshest of ingredients. Apparently, there is a private parking lot in the back but we did not find it when we were there. Fortunately, we did find street parking. Allot extra time to find parking since this is Chinatown, LA and you'll be fine.

    Joseph Raymond V.

    Went to Pho 87 in Chinatown with the family before the Dodgers game and got the #2 large pho. Broth was really flavorful and comforting, especially before heading into the stadium crowd. Portion was huge with plenty of meat and noodles. The egg rolls were also crispy and fresh. Definitely feels like one of those classic Dodgers pre-game food spots. Saw a lot of people wearing Dodger gear stopping in before the game and the place had a fun busy vibe. Family friendly too with plenty of groups and kids eating there. Service was quick and food came out fast even during the rush. Only downside is parking around Chinatown can be a pain, but overall worth the stop before a Dodgers game.

    well cooked beef and pork egg roll
    Belen G.

    This is my favorite Pho spot ever! Tied a few and none were as good and FRESH as this ones!! Service is always nice and fast never waited more than 20 mins!

    Menu
    Carlo G.

    Solid Pho spot for LA. Walked-in with a larger group of friends on a Sunday afternoon and we were able to get seated right away. Firstly, we ordered a Goi Cuon #38 to share with the table and it was good. There was a good portion of meat and filling and the veggies were crisp. The rice paper itself was on the harder side though, so I would've liked if it was a bit softer. The peanut sauce was tasty, but I would've preferred a thicker and less sweet sauce. The order came with 3 rolls cut in half which is good for sharing. For my main dish, I ordered the Pho Thit Nuong #20 and that was good as well. It was pretty much a regular pho with charboil pork. The pork was tender and I liked the charred flavor of it which also flavored the soup broth. There was also a good portion of noodles. I ordered mine at the medium size which was perfect and I was able to finish the entire bowl. I do feel like there's better iterations of the dish elsewhere, but this was still solid. The service was great and our food came out pretty quickly from ordering. The staff are also super personable. My table had a good time chatting with the owner and staff about the décor and the history of the restaurant. Overall, a good experience here and I would identify this place as a good option for pho in the LA area.

    Bun Bo Hue
    Kylie N.

    Hidden, but for such a small restaurant, it's authentic. I knew it was gonna be good as soon as I saw their calendar. I came here with a group of three and it was already packed for 12 pm on a rainy day. We were told our wait time was going to be 30 mins, but ended up waiting for 15 mins which was surprising because there were people coming in and out, left and right. So you know this place has got to be good. I ordered the bun bo hue with no pork feet but they still decided to add it to my bowl (no complaints, it was good). The pork feet was very tender and cooked perfectly. I loved the pork blood, they were very generous with the amount in my bowl. I wish it was spicer even when I added more sriracha, but they didn't offer chili oil like other places on the side on the tables. Overall, I thought the place was really nice. Theres a lot of seating, but it is a bit cramped so be mindful when getting up and leaving.

    charbroiled pork pho
    Ariel R.

    WOW! i haven't been here in at least 10 years and I expected it to have changed since then, but i was wrong. The service was super quick and accommodating and the food was absolutely delicious and authentic. the charbroiled pork pho is a staple for me and i loved the grilled flavor and rich pho broth. it's not always easy going into the depths of LA considering traffic, but for this place i will absolutely make the journey if it means i get to have a delectable meal!

    Pho #1: PHỞ ĐẶC BIỆT (special 87 rice noodle with combination of beef)
    Joe C.

    I have driven past this place many times and always see a group of people waiting. My sister and brother-in-law have been coming here for years and love the pho. They asked me to come try it out and I couldn't say no! I've always been curious about this place. We ordered the Pho #1: PHỞ ĐẶC BIỆT (special 87 rice noodle with combination of beef) and Pho #19: PHỞ GÀ TƯỚI (rice noodle with lean chicken). Soup broth on both were rich and flavorful. I added hoisin and sriracha and it was simply heaven. There's a reason why there's always a line. It was definitely worth the wait! Will be adding this into my rotation of places to eat from now on. Delicious!

    Andres T.

    By far the best pho I've ever had. I get this multiple times when it's cold outside and even in the summer at times. The pho is so perfectly made. They have great egg rolls and other sides as well. They are usually busy when it's cold outside so just be prepared to wait. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.

    vermicelli bowl and rare beef pho with spring rolls
    Elena M.

    The food came out quick, and super yummy for the portions in my opinion. that being said, i loved their vermicelli but wished they added more meat to it. the ambiance was chill, def hole in the wall (that everyone knows about which is good for biz lol) that satisfies any craving. service was good overall.

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    Jadri L.

    The thousand dollar question, would i come back again? ABSOLUTELY YES! Five star for the following: Food: amazing taste, moderate prices and generous portions Facility: beautiful location, nice tables, clea. Place Servers: made us family like family. Amazing attention. The people are very welcoming All in all, the place was packed from the moment we walked in. Thats spells for itself. People love the food and I can see why. We met Kelly, the owners daughter and we chit chatted a little bit. Very down to earth and we can see she loves her customers. This place has been open for 38 years (turned 38 in November), so they have history Come by and give them a try. You won't be disappointed!

    Queena T.

    At the edge of Chinatown, there is a pho restaurant called Pho 87. It was my first time here, but it gives off authentic vibes. Prices were on the steep side for a bowl of pho, but it did taste authentic. Service was quick. The vietnamese coffee was strong. There were a handful of people in the restaurant eating away. We are trying to support the few remaining restaurants but... There definitely are more comparable pho places with better pricing for the quality of pho. But give them your support if you are in the area!

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    My to go to PHO spot in LA! No need to go to Westminister to get my PHO fix. Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - Pho 87

    What time is there the least customers?

    Weekdays are usually not that crowded during the morning time in my personal experience.

    Is this place still open? I've driven by like 5 times different days of the week and they were closed. I love the food there.

    Very much open. Just went there today.

    Tim and/or Jacks, we miss you terribly! Will you guys open up again? The little one especially misses "Tim's Sopita"!

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    Please someone from the store answer our question for a reopening?

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    Is this pho closed for good? Noticed that it's been closed the past 2 weeks.

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    Does anyone know when they are reopening?

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    It this place closed?

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    When are you guys reopening? ❤️‍🩹

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    When will you reopen 💔?

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    Why closed and when are you guys opening back?

    They will reopen on 9/22/23

    What are the special hours they are open?

    Do they still require proof of vaccination to dine in?

    No. They do not

    When will you open for dine in again?

    Last time I went to pick up my order, they told me they would reopen dine-in in July. The exact date, I'm not sure.

    There is delivery?

    Not available

    What time do they open on Sundays?

    10am

    Do they have a good veggie pho option? What's in it?

    Yes!

    Is pho 87 open today, (not sure bc of the virus going around)?

    Yes, open for takeout. They have a Facebook page with menu and hours. https://www.facebook.com/Pho-87-Restaurants-109322542440863/

    When I call it there is no ring. Says mailbox is not accepting any messages. Can you not order take out?

    I believe there is take out

    Are the rice noodles gluten free?

    Yes

    Seems as if the Pho options are all saturated with beef broth? Therefore no Pho veggie options?

    They actually have a veggie broth option and chicken broth too.

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