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    Pho 881 Restaurant

    4.4 (130 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    spring rolls
    Mollie P.

    Super good even on a hot day! Service was fast and so kind. Not busy at all which was also a plus. Pho was amazing, maybe just needed a little more salt? Other than that it was perfect. Would definitely come back

    Evan K.

    Honestly want to gatekeep this spot so bad but I wanted to support by leaving an amazing review. Stumbled across Pho 881 while wanting to try a new spot in Long Beach. I still haven't been able to try an good spot in Long Beach in 2025 but this spot was so authentic and a definition of a hole in a wall. I would definitely return back. Upon arriving, we got there a little close near closing but thankfully they were able to sit us. Looking at the prices, it's such a good deal at $12 for a regular and $14 for a large bowl. With prices of food now, this isn't bad at all. I got the large #2 Pho Tai, Rare steak. It was a big portion and the broth was perfect. Parking here is very tough, it's in a small lot but you can find parking in the residential area.

    #16 brisket pho
    Tara F.

    Ordered brisket pho and 30 seconds later it arrived at my table! Broth is good aromatic and has flavor not too sweet nice hot broth just what i needed i wasnt feeling good so it did the job. This was the large size they have 2 choices small ($12) or large ($14) not bad They were not stingy with the noodles too which was great since a lot of places skimp you out. Decent amount of brisket and decent quality too. And of course it came with the usual suspects a plate of veg (thai basil bean sprout lime) Little spot in a plaza i recommend

    Thai iced tea
    Amy A.

    The best pho I've had!! The special combo noodle soup was the perfect bowl containing all different types of delicious meats. The veggies and meats tasted fresh, the broth was silky and seasoned perfectly. Thai iced tea was very flavorful. I got the regular sized bowl for $12 which was more than enough to stay full for hours. Owner was sweet and welcoming, casual place that makes you feel like if you're eating at home. Wholesome home cooking! Parking was easy since this restaurant is in a shopping plaza.

    Combination pho add meatballs
    Manha H.

    This place is a go-to if you want more affordable but still warm fully pho go here, there are different places that are better but if you are in budget this place is the perfect spot

    he ended up charging me for both of these

    I rarely leave reviews, but my experience here was so uncomfortable that I feel compelled to warn others. I came in alone, feeling under the weather, specifically looking for pho with oxtail. The restaurant was empty when I arrived. From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel uneasy. The owner was seated in the corner and appeared to make comments to his employees while staring and giggling, which was especially uncomfortable as I was the only woman and only guest at the time. I ordered oxtail pho and a Thai tea. When the soup arrived, there were only two very small pieces of oxtail. I politely asked if I could pay extra to add more oxtail, money was not the issue at all. Instead of answering me directly, the owner responded aggressively (even without understanding the language, the tone was very clear) and had another employee tell me that if I wanted more oxtail, I'd have to purchase an entirely separate bowl for $14. I explained that I didn't want another bowl of noodles, just additional meat, and was still willing to pay. The answer was a flat no. At that point, I already felt unwelcome. The Thai tea arrived looking extremely pale, and unfortunately tasted like plain milk. When I politely mentioned this to the server, the owner abruptly stepped in with "What's the problem?" in a very rude tone. I was visibly uncomfortable and addressed the server instead. They replaced the tea, but the interaction was tense and unpleasant. When I finally tried the oxtail, it was cold, dry, and very tough, not tender at all i'm pretty sure it was frozen like five minutes prior to them putting it in the bowl. I couldn't even finish one of the pieces. By this time a couple entered and sat in front of me. My bowl was overloaded with noodles, which may appeal to some people, but it doesn't make up for poor-quality meat. To make matters worse, I was charged $30 at the end and was not shown a receipt. I did not feel comfortable questioning it, I just wanted to leave. As someone who works in the service industry, this experience was shocking. The owner was hostile, dismissive, and created an environment that felt intimidating and inappropriate. Watching him model this behavior to younger employees was disappointing. I do not recommend this restaurant, especially for women dining alone. No guest should ever feel uncomfortable, pressured, or disrespected the way I was.

    Pho Special Combo
    Agnes Y.

    My husband and I were in the Long Beach area for an appointment and needed a quick bite. We found Pho 881 on Yelp. It's in a strip mall with decent parking. The restaurant is rather basic and traditional looking, but seems clean and spacious. It's a mom and pop restaurant with the owner and another helper serving and the lady in the kitchen. She came out occasionally when not busy. Since we arrived a little before 11am, it was not busy yet, We ordered a two piece Egg Rolls, a large Special Combo Pho with two extra meatballs, and a regular Hainan Chicken with Fried Jasmine Rice. Portions were really generous and we took home about half the chicken and most of the Fried Rice! Egg Rolls were really delicious. The Pho broth was very tasty and didn't make me thirsty (so not much MSG). There was a good variety of meats in the bowl, I especially liked the tendon. The Fried Rice that came with the Hainan Chicken was very good. The chicken was average. The menu said that it was supposed to come with a small salad and the chicken was supposed to be dark meat. In reality the chicken was a combo white and dark meat, and we didn't get a salad. I'm sure they would have brought it if we asked, but we didn't because there was already too much food for the two of us. Overall, it was a very good and quick meal. All the food came out within ten minutes. The owner was really friendly and nice. Prices were very reasonable and portions were very generous. They do charge 2% for credit card use.

    Anthony T.

    Food: broth was delicious!!! Service: friendly and attentive. Ambiance: you're in the ghetto, so it was just simple.

    Pho combo w/ all the meats. I added 3 beef balls & ordered onion slices so I can drizzle sriracha & hoisin sauce - make my own "kimchi"
    Esther JC S.

    So I was craving some pho when I was under the weather a couple months ago and found out this place accepted EBT! As a single mom, that was amazing news! So I checked it out! (Drove by many times and never knew!) They are such nice and kind people! The food is awesome! Big portions! So come hungry or split with someone. I always get the combo pho because it has all the meats. Then I added the beef balls today. I need protein since I worked out. Definitely try the spring rolls and egg rolls! Mmmm! So yummy! Kids love it too! My son and his buddy came with me one time and they ate it all! I like ordering a side of onions and drizzling it with sriracha and the hoisin sauce! Like a Vietnamese version of kimchi, I guess! Enjoy! Thank you for being such a great spot and great service always!

    Spring rolls, Egg rolls, Brisket Pho, & Chicken Soup
    Katia C.

    Remember it's not what's on the outside that counts, it's what's on the inside... and inside is the best pho you'll ever have! I've driven by this spot many times and always overlooked it. Finally decided to just go in there and check it out. Im so glad i did. The service and the vibes were great. Food came out quick and fresh. The vietnamese coffee was delicious. Will definitely be back pho more!

    Oxtail pho
    Yez C.

    Best pho ever. The aroma was absolutely beautiful. It was a random choice coming here but it was the perfect find.

    Pho w/ tendon & rare steak

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    This is the best pho spot in Long Beach. Super affordable and always good service and food. 10/10 highly recommend

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    Love this place. I get the beef pho and their chai tea. One of my favorite meals for binge watching on the weekends

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    Very well portioned, tasty meat and broth. The man on the register was very polite. Definitely coming back.

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