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    Pho Big Bear

    4.0 (206 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Vietnamese, Thai
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp Pho
    Johnny K.

    My Pho was tasty and really liked the chili sauce in it! Ole lady liked the chow mein but we were split on the steamed pork buns. I didn't enjoy those. Cool hidden spot up here.

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    Nancy E.

    I've always said that Big Bear needs a pho restaurant so I'm glad to see my wishes came true! This restaurant is on the main big bear city road; however it is a bit hidden. The first floor has about 3 tables but there's plenty of seat outside if the weather is nice and I also found out there's an upstairs dining area! Owner says it will be open for the winter season. We ordered 3 bowls of pho and the combination fried rice. The pho broth looked a bit dark but it did have the aromatic flavor. They were pretty generous with the meat but the brisket was dry. The fried rice a bit greasy for my taste but my son enjoyed it. All in all, a great place to fill our tummy and get the pho fix! The owner was super nice and hospitable.

    7. Combo pho
    Thomas L.

    I'm very torn on the rating. The pho broth was decent and probably would have have earned 4 stars by itself(or possibly a big bear 5), but the crispy noodles and Chinese pancake were very disappointing. We got 3 bowls of pho and the noodles were overcooked for one bowl, on the soft side for a second bowl, and good on the third bowl. If you're looking for Asian food in big bear, then the pho is probably one of your best options. If you're walking from the streets north of the restaurant, google maps will try to take you through the back, but it's all fenced off and you'll have to walk up to the Main Street to get in. Workers were friendly and they quite a selection of beer options.

    Beef pho
    Isaura T.

    This pho was so good. Definitely worth stopping by in Big Bear. It's outside of the village, parking can be limited. Really enjoyed this pho ob a cold chilly day. Seating was limited the day I went but if open they do have more seating on second floor.

    Pho with brisket and rare steak
    Daniel L.

    As a true lover of pho I had to check this place out and see if their pho was any good. The broth was pretty decent. Not the best bowl of pho I've ever had but hey, when you're in the mountains of big bear and want a bowl of pho this place comes through in a pinch. Service was friendly and the waiter who came to serve the food had a big smile on his face and accommodated my request for additional accoutrements such as lime and I'm sure would have gave additional bean sprouts as well. They also have a wide variety of beers there, not just the traditional Asian beers but they also had some craft beers in their offerings. Overall just a no nonsense pho spot in the small mountain city of big bear. Would come back again one day if staying in big bear and wanted some hot pho or soup

    Dia N.

    After hiking in Big Bear, we wanted to find something to eat, and this was one of the closest spot to our hike. The workers are super friendly, but it does seem like the girl working the front was really nervous. Food came out super quick, and was brought out by the cooks. We got the pad Thai, spring rolls, a sprite, and a mango smoothie. The smoothie was really sweet, and tasted like it was made from powder. The spring rolls were probably the best item out of the whole meal, since it was filled with veggies and paired with a really good peanut sauce! The pad Thai was a really good portion size, but it was very saucy and oily. The flavor of it was a little off from typical pad Thai flavors, but texture-wise, it was standard. We didn't see a whole lot of indoor seating, if any, but there's plenty of outdoor seating which made it dog-friendly. There's not a whole lot of Asian spots in Big Bear, so we were still appreciative of this spot offering some Asian flavors. This place is hidden inside the plaza of the Bear Creek Resort. There's parking on the side of the restaurant, or you can possibly also park in the Bear Creek lot and walk over.

    Egg roll
    Rahah H.

    I tried this Vietnamese restaurant with a couple friends. The pho they had was okay, but not exceptional. The Bahn Mi sandwich I had would have been good but they used a frozen roll that was thawed but the bottom was hard as a rock which ruined the sandwich. I took it back and they made another one. But any decent chef should know that the bread roll is key to a good sandwich. They did take it back and make it again for me. But again the bread was hard. The food here is a mixture of Chinese, (we had egg noodle), Thai dishes, and Vietnamese dishes. Didn't try the t Not sure if I will try it again. We ate outside. There are a couple tables inside.

    Beef pho
    Haley W.

    Pho big bear was open on Christmas and was genuinely the best experience ever. It was a hardworking family feeding everyone so fast and so kindly. The pho was so amazing and they were some of the best egg rolls I've ever had. Such a comforting meal that I would recommend to anyone!!

    SK O.

    Ordered pho noodles, orange chicken with rice and pork buns, and it was all delicious! Thanks to Hilton/Home2Suites for adding this feature to deliver food to our room.

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    Eunice E.

    Amazing service! You feel right at home when you walk in and great service and amazing tasting food. Best pho in town.

    Not a fan of the meat
    Katrina M.

    Unfortunately I was disappointed with my order here. I got the steak and brisket pho and the meat was very questionable and dry which turned me off. The broth and noodles were good. The orange chicken was good, but nothing you couldn't get anywhere else and it wasn't hot. It just seemed like classic frozen orange chicken. We finished the meal with boba Thai tea which was my main excitement for coming. The boba was way overcooked and not sweet while the tea itself barely had flavor. I wish I could say better things as the staff was nice and we got our food quickly, but I would not go back here. After coming on here and reading other reviews of all the bugs found in food I'm afraid I won't be eating my leftovers either.

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    The food is always great, super friendly and great atmosphere. Best pho/orange chicken/egg rolls/spring rolls in Big Bear!

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    5 months ago

    Nasty ass rice and orange chicken, soda was un carbonated, only good thing was pho and wifi. Never going again, DONT COME HERE.

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    7 months ago

    the food was amazing! definitely a spot to check out ! if you are looking for a nice and warm meal in the winter get this spot !

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    8 months ago

    pretty tasty and the service was great. totally go check out this place and see what you think

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    9 months ago

    Food was so good came out fast and the service was great. Cute little spot for lunch and dinner!

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    7 months ago

    Good for the area. Especially on a cold day. A little pricey for 3 dishes for what you get. Plenty of seating with outdoor patio.

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