This place has the best Pho I think I've ever tasted! I was here once before about 7 years ago, and had never had Vietnamese food back then, and didn't know what to order. Now I'm experienced, and have had Pho in many different places, the taste of that broth was delicious! I had the steak and brisket, which was a first for me, and it was excellent. Highly recommend this place for Pho. read more

Pho Ba Co - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Wanted to grab a quick lunch in the area and saw the great reviews/high rating, so decided to check out Pho Ba Co. The restaurant was not that small, but the tables looked/felt like they were kind of close together, maybe to fit more people/seating? I felt kind of claustrophobic while being/eating in the the restaurant. The service and wait times were not the greatest, while the food was just okay - nothing spectacular about it. For just a small bowl of pho, it was almost 15 dollars, which is kind of expensive. The best thing was that they had 2 bathrooms - one on each side of the restaurant so it was convenient unless the bathroom is occupied and you had to walk to the other side. read more

I always order the beef tenderloin salad and the beef pho. The salad is of big portion and the beef tenderloin is delicious. The food is served very quickly and the staffs are very friendly as well. Usually I just walk in and there are plenty of seats available during dinner hours and the restaurant is always kept clean. read more

Pho Ba Co - Pan fried beef tenderloin salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food is Always good when we come here. Take out orders would be ready too. Staff is polite and the restaurant is clean. read more

We tried out pho at Pho Ba Co, amazing flavour and perfect saltiness. It was absolutely delicious and definitely recommend! I got the gluten free pho with bbq chicken and it tasted so good that I cannot wait to go back read more

Pho Ba Co - Pho Ba Co Combo with BBQ Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great comfort food!! My favorite pho place for quick service and good quality food. The egg rolls and spring rolls are amazing too!

Pho Ba Co is my go to spot for when I'm craving Vietnamese food! They have a large menu of vermicelli, pho, rice dishes, and drinks. Growing up, I always got a bowl of pho with meatballs and nowadays, I've switched over to pho with tripe, rare steak, and brisket. What I've always liked about their pho is the large portion and fair price plus how tender the meat always is. Their eggrolls are also really good - crispy and a delicious filling. Unlike other places, their eggrolls aren't overwhelmed with veggie fillings like cabbage or carrots. If you wanna want to try a little bit of everything, they have an appetizer trio that comes with grilled pork, fried shrimp cake and eggrolls that's really good. The grilled pork is very tender and flavorful. read more

Had not been here for a while. This is one of the longest running place in Irvine with pho, plus a varied menu, as 2 others had closed since Covid. A little more pricey than what you can get in Bolsa. But the meat is fresh, tasty & plentiful and the drive is much shorter. What it needs is noidkes with Char Sui roasted pork & Wontons, not fishball. The place is more quiet for dinner time than lunch. read more

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Hands down the best pho in the area - been coming here for years the herb plate always fresh herbs.. the pho is what we come here for.. broth is incredible.. quality of ingredients top notch read more

Pho Ba Co - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely love this place! Hands down the best pho around the Irvine area. Their charbroiled pork comes with garlic rice and soup on the side! Their pho steak and brisket is to die for as well. Definitely recommend considering they adhere to social distancing & have heat lamps outside if you choose to dine there! The staff moves quickly and it seems to be pretty popular (given good reason because I truly enjoy this place) read more

Yummy food. The flavors are so good. Would come back again. We got our order quick and ate outside. Perfect food for a cold night. read more

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My kids and I came here after swimming. Boy were we hungry and craving Pho! Service was friendly and great and quick. We ordered Pho Tai Bo Vien. It was delicious and tasted clean and fresh with plentiful noodles. Regular size is abit small. Go for the Large. Unfortunately, they do add MSG to all their dishes (I asked). Overall, very good and I'm looking toward to coming back after future swimming. read more

This place is a hole-in-the-wall, as authentic as you can get, Vietnamese restaurant. The pho was phenomenal! The egg rolls were crunchy and tasty! The chow fun was a little lackluster but I was too full to eat it anyway lol. I wanted to sample everything on the menu. Serving size is huge and the food came quick! The staff were very attentive! I loved it! I'd definitely come back if ever I'm in the area again! read more

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I've been coming here since the restaurant first opened many years ago. It never disappoints. Lots of good fresh ingredients.

So, just earlier today I posted a less than positive review for a different pho place in Irvine that I've patronized for many years. I won't go into details here but didn't end up eating there. It was a bummer, I had a craving for pho. The good news is, that it forced me to search for a different place. Admittedly, I had neutral to low expectations- but I simply wanted pho. What a surprise. This place was actually fantastic. The servers were all very nice. They greeted me when I arrived and said thank you when I left. The food was lovely. The menu was expansive. The food was served very quickly. They smiled and earned me that the tea was very hot. I just felt special. I honestly wouldn't have known what I was missing all these years. I think I've found my new "go to" and only have to drive ten mins further for it. The only downside is that the parking is a little congested but if you go around the corner toward the medical building there seems to be plenty of space and it's only a short walk to the front door. I liked the food and service so much that I ordered something to go as a surprise for my husband. I'd definitely give this place a try. Oh, they make a fresh/home made lime soda that's amazing and have a few other drinks that look incredible as well.... but I'm not a sweet drink person so didn't try them. I'm not a big soda person either but was curious so ordered the lime one . It was refreshing. read more

I ordered grilled lemon grass chicken with rice. It was fried with strong red pepper and tough chicken that didn't look fully cooked. Even if I cut off the skin it was stringy I ordered a side of grilled chicken to replace it. It came also fried and greasy. Guess I should have stayed safe with pho read more

Favorite pho place for our family. Fresh ingredients and always fast. They used to have other location for large amount of party orders which I miss a lot since my kid always used to order one type of dish with multiple quantities. read more

The food is absolutely amazing!!! The servers are very nice and helpful! The restaurant itself also is very nice! Would definitely recommend if you can afford it as it is a bit pricey. read more

I came here with my cousin. I'm a bit of a pho snob. I mean I love pho. LOOOOOVE pho! So I can be a bit critical. In my review on pho it's all about taste! I think the pho was decent. We also tried the fried egg rolls. They were alright. Yeah, overall everything was decent.... BUT... not as good as the pho I've had in Alhambra, Westminster, or Vietnam. (I know you're like.. duh). I guess what I'm trying to say here is if you live close by I think it's a convenient pho spot. I think if you want really good pho you could explore a few other spots nearby. read more

Pho Ba Co is the sure fire place to go if you want quality Vietnamese food! They have a variety of delicious dishes to choose from and everything I've tried so far has been good. I recommend the egg rolls yummm. And the drinks are 10/10, make sure you try the Black Sea drink!! read more

I'm getting pho at Pho Ba Co and the white family next to me is killing me: The lady is like "the first time i went to a Vietnamese place...I wasn't sure because you know...Vietnam is such a baaaad country". And then they were like where do I poke the straw (in their boba cups). And the other lady in their party was complaining they don't have veggie broth. And then they ended up going on about how great the Great British Baking show was. I hate them. Despite all that, the pho is really good, and the white family next to me also approved. I'm mostly vegetarian, but not picky about meat based broths. They have a veggie and tofu pho with the beef broth and it is delicious. I've had it for take out and in house, and it was solid both times. Super fast service (literally just a few minutes between ordering and the pho arriving), cheap, and tasty broth. read more

As a half descendant of the Vietnamese bloodline, I've always tried my best to avoid pho in restaurants, mainly because it isn't as good as my mom's recipe. However, when I tried this place, it was actually sufficient enough to satisfy my half-Vietnamese taste buds. It's delicious and perfect on a cool winter evening for sure. Though the overall dish is quite exceptional, my only complaint is that more protein could've been provided. Additionally, the noodles could be less chewy and hard. Nevertheless, I'd recommend this place! read more

I have been coming here for over a decade so I am very surprised to find quality decreased. Very sad to say that the food is not worth the price and lacking customer service. read more

One of the first bowls of pho I've had, and it was tasty, though I don't have much to compare it to. The broth was light and flavorful, meat was good quality, and overall a good portion of food! Server did try to argue with me when he brought the wrong item out and I had specifically pointed to the menu item when I ordered, so that was annoying, but overall, not a bad place for pho. read more

This place is popular and on chilly nights, it's typically packed. There's a clipboard right outside the front door where you can write down your name and wait patiently for a seat. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Service is below average but food comes out quickly and it's tasty. PBC is generous with the proteins in their bowls of pho. The pho broth is delicious. Opt for the large bowl for only +$1. I'd say that PBC is a great option in Irvine when you don't want to drive all the way to Westminster or Garden Grove. read more

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Met up with a friend here on a Sunday night for dinner. It was crazy busy! There was lots of bustling and families coming in and out of the restaurant. I ordered the pho tai which is just pho with rare steak. The steak was cut into thick slices, so not your typical thinly sliced beef. The broth looked pale yellow. It tasted regular...nothing special. I definitely didn't taste the herbs from the broth. And the noodles seemed a bit over cooked. But other than that, the pho was alright. We also ordered egg rolls. They tasted a bit weird...not your typical short and fat egg rolls. These were skinny and long. The filling tasted too much like flour. When I drank the water, I saw black specks at the bottom of the cup. That totally grossed me out and I didn't drink anymore of the water. Not sure if I will be back, nothing stuck out to me. And it was crazy packed here. read more

Pho Ba Co - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Aite all you haters out there need to stop coming here so that we can get our pho in peace in times of dire (hangover) needs. My friend (and fellow yelper Brennan L., holla) came for Friday lunch and luckily we got seated right away with no wait. I got spring rolls as I always do at pho places, as well as an order of rare steak pho. I was surprised they didn't have a vegetarian option, but I ended up eating all the meat because it was pretty good. The soup was fire. Okay maybe I just really needed it but it was surprisingly good, very comparable to authentic pho joints in Westminster and 626. I guess I underestimated it because of the makeup of the clientele, but then again, I had bookmarked this place for a reason and I mentally thanked fellow yelpers who had led me to Pho Ba Co. One thing that brings this rating down: the spring rolls. They were absolute nonsense. It was probably the worst spring rolls I've ever had and I was even more annoyed because of the state I was in. And the peanut sauce isn't even peanut sauce. I promise I wasn't tasting things...somebody else please tell me that their peanut sauce is the worst you've had, so that I know I'm not going crazy! I know I'll be back, but no thanks for the spring rolls! Skip! read more

Pho Ba Co - Pho rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Dining here was a delight. The beef tenderloin over rice was well-seasoned, tender, and generously portioned. The beef spaghetti impressed me with its savory sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Both dishes offered a memorable and satisfying dining experience. read more

I took a guest to Pho Ba Co couple of months ago and have since not gone back. Why? 1) Pho Tai regular size was so full of noodles you could barely see the broth. 2) Broth is becoming more sweet. No longer the rich broth I loved. 3) Rare beef was not good. Thick and tough. 4) For the price, they are incredibly stingy with bean sprouts and cilantros 4) My guest who loves pho was not impressed and I felt embarrassed because I touted Pho Ba Co as the best. It no longer is. read more

Best Pho I have had coast to coast. New York, Maryland, Nevada, Arizona, Florida none better than here. I have been eating Pho here for 19 years. Delicious robust broth!!! read more

Pho Ba Co - Sorry could not wait ate the noodles before taking the pictures! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

The pho was good for the first sip until I saw a fly in it. Didn't know I ordered extra meat with my pho. I called and they told me they would send a replacement soup, and I would have to drive over again to get it. read more

Pho Ba Co - Extra protein in my pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

Portion size with take out is abysmal. We order 2 pho tai large and they are the smallest portion I could imagine for pho at almost 13-4 dollars. Shame on this location. read more

Pho Ba Co - Horrible portion size for take out. This is a large pho tai with a spoon for scale - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

I don't write a lot of reviews, but this place was so damn good I had to come find it's yelp just to write how delicious it was. My husband got the charbroiled chicken pho and said the chicken was so moist and delicious. I got the pho tai (rare beef) - I don't have a huge appetite, I rarely finish a large bowl, but I was practically licking the dish! The broth is the best I have ever had -- so flavorful and so GOOD! I ordered because they were close by to where I was at the time but i will be making a special trip to come back for sure! New favorite pho restaurant! read more

Best pho in the Irvine area. The food is authentic, and the service staff is friendly. I'm a skeptic when it comes to pho, because most of the pho places in the Irvine area are not good. Plus, I know how much time and effort it takes to make a good batch. I've made it myself, and to do it correctly- the traditional way- it takes well over a day. Sometimes I don't feel like doing it myself, so I come here to satisfy my pho cravings. I think they do a great job- I'm always happy when I get there to when I'm done with my meal... walking out of the restaurant feeling perfectly full and content. The portions are generous- they give you more meat than most pho restaurants in the area (always a plus) & the broth is delicious (Very IMPORTANT- the broth must be good) Most pho places are lazy and will pour in a bunch of nonsense like MSG into the broth to give it more "flavour" (MSG gives me a headache- I'd know right away), and that's not the case here. I wouldn't be coming back to this restaurant if they took MSG shortcuts. The prices are also very fair & again- the service staff is always so friendly! I will be back- five stars. read more

Good food, I go here all the time. Quality Vietnamese food. I usually order to go on my way home from work. Its always ready for me once I get there. They'll remember your usual orders as well if come here often enough. My moms Vietnamese cooking is way better of course. But since i cant have it all the time this place is just as good. read more

Food is decent. Service is friendly. However, with tax and tip, a large bowl pho is more than 20 bucks. For this price, the portion is too small. read more

Pho Ba Co is in a strip mall so the parking situation is okay. There's pull in spots in front, but it can get kind of congested and chaotic during peak times. I've never not found a spot, but sometimes it's just more anxiety inducing. I'm not sure how I've never reviewed pho ba co because it's been my only go to pho place since I moved to Irvine in 2013. Their pho is the absolute BEST in Irvine for the price, size, flavors, quick service, and convenience. My go to is the 12 regular (rare steak and well done brisket) and it has never disappointed. The large size is too much for me, but I know a lot of people like it when they're hungry and it's still great value. I don't think I've ever had to wait for a table since it's a decent sized place, and the staff is always fast and attentive. They don't let you split the bill on multiple cards, but Venmo really comes through when you're with big groups here. I've been craving pho in other cities before and have waited because I know that pho ba co is better tasting/price. It seriously is the BEST in the area. It's not a gourmet fine dining experience by any means, but it's exactly what you want out of your local pho restaurant. read more

If you love Pho you will love this place!!! I love soups of all variety but this is my go to Pho place in Irvine. Especially for door dash delivery. The broth is amazing by itself but I like to add sauces at the half way point. I would recommend asking for additional sauce. Sometimes it does not come with a bowl if you order it so be prepared. Now let's talk egg rolls! Amazing crunchy on the outside and yummy on the inside. They also cut a hole on top of the container so they do not get soggy! Their chicken fried rice is good as well. Chicken and veggie rice noodle dish is amazing but needs more sauce for the flat noodles. read more

I got the brisket & rare steak pho. The meat is really good here and most of the reason why I would come back again if I am in the mood for pho. My bf got the chicken rice plate, which was also pretty tasty. The service was a little slow, but understandable since there were so many people during lunch hour. At least they know how to make good pho~ read more

Pho Ba Co - Brisket & rare steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

This was a fairly close spot for me and the hubs, compared to garden grove or westminster, and we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. I usually don't like rare steak, but the meat here is very soft and their other toppings are also delicious and on point. The broth is on the lighter side, but it can be refreshing for those of you that have that preference. They gave a ton of noodles as well, and I couldn't finish my small (not-so-small) bowl! They also give the whole spread of sauces and condiments, which is a bonus (not all places have fish sauce). In addition, spring rolls were giant and well made (very rare i get god awful spring rolls though). Only comment was that the service was meh...we were seated in the corner so perhaps we were overlooked? We never got water refills (hubs had to drink mine as he's a sponge) and no one got our check so we had to walk up. They did look a bit embarrassed and apologized though, so I'm thinking it was just a bad spot to be seated. I'd definitely come again, regardless, especially when I could hear hubs smacking his lips a few hours later going 'Mmm, that was some good pho." :) read more

Pho Ba Co - Big spring rolls! - Vietnamese Near Me - Irvine, California

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