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    Pho Big Bear

    4.0 (214 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Vietnamese, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Pad thai
    Tanner C.

    The service here is nice and convenience is great if you're staying at nearby resort. I tried the pad thai and was not a fan, it was not terrible, but was completely drowning in sauce that made it really difficult to eat and overly sweet. Some of their other food looks good, maybe give some other menu items a try and not the pad thai.

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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.

    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.

    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.

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

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    Delicious pho each time we've been there. Prefer sitting outside when the weather allows.

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    Perfect pho spot for the cold! Just moved here and I love this spot! The Thai tea is also so good! Highly recommend

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    Food was very delicious came out quickly very clean broth. Staff was very friendly and also very clean establishment.

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    Super friendly and amazing food! It's tucked away and a little hard to find but well worth it once you get there! Best pho in big bear!

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