I had rib eye rice noodles and shrimp spring rolls. They were all fresh and tasted delicious. The rice noodles were cooked just perfect and had a nice texture. The staffs were super friendly and helpful. Outside, there was a valet parking which cost $3. It was a pleasant experience and I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Pho byob Ktown - Ribeye rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a Monday afternoon and honestly... everything hit. It's build-your-own pho, and we got a regular ribeye pho, super flavorful and honestly so good I didn't even have time to take a picture before finishing it. Thai teas were 10/10 too. Customer service really stood out. Super nice, offered us water even though we already had drinks, and checked in often without being overbearing. Atmosphere was chill and clean, not busy when we went, and the restrooms were spotless. Prices were very reasonable, and they even have cheap valet which is a big plus in Ktown. Definitely a must visit if you haven't already! read more

MOM'S COOKING ?! I didn't know she was here!! Their pho is sooooo good! And you can customize it too, you have to pair it with their Thai tea that was so yummy and their ice as well! Workers were so kind and restroom was nice! read more

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went to ktown pho for my usual pho fix and noticed a sign and remembered the same owners opened up a second location on 8th street near vermont. so i took a leisurely weekday lunch to check out byob. although i usually get the filet mignon pho at ktown pho, here i decided i'd go for the oxtail. i think i generally just like the filet mignon garnished with ginger at ktown pho better, but byob's oxtail pho was solid. the broth was clean and deep just like its sister restaurant. next time i come, i'll try the wagyu steak or ribeye to see if i can get closer to the almost perfect filet mignon taste at ktown. service is pretty streamlined and minimalistic although the employee I talked to was friendly and informative. it's more like a food court/cafeteria concept where they bring out your pho on a tray. you can order at a tablet by the door and pay there or go to the counter and order through a worker. one of the employees told me that ktown pho had a problem with dine and dashers, which was one of the reasons for this concept and surprised me that it was even a thing. an especially shite thing to do to small mom and pop business owners. the condiments are basically self service, like onions, cilantro, and limes if you want more. they do bring out an initial batch to you, but i liked that i could just go serve myself. water too. i was told the owners are here getting this place up and running and they'll be expanding the menu as well in due time. their menu is definitely less expansive currently than ktown pho. only veggie egg rolls and shrimp spring rolls. Ktown pho offers regular cha gio, rice plates, banh mi, and even bun ho hue. byobs menu is much more simple yet it does what it does well. clean little restaurant with good pho. i'll definitely be back to try the other bowls and foods to come. convenient to have another ktown pho iteration on this side of ktown that appears to even have later hours. Parking lot is tiny though and likely valet during busy hours. read more

Pho byob Ktown - Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Brand new spot for Pho in ktown! Unique build your own pho style. Order your meat at the kiosk, and then add lime, onion, bean sprouts to your hearts delight. Also nearby Stagger if wanting a matcha hit! read more

PARKING: Small lot but it is $3 for valet! SEATING: Plenty of tables! There's about 9 in total! I did come here at 11PM so I don't know how packed it gets in the daytime. SERVICE: There seemed to be about 2 workers on staff but they were fast and attentive! They welcomed me. The self service kiosk was nice. FOOD: The drinks came fast and so did the appetizer! As well as the pho!! Everything was so amazing and you could tell they made sure we were taken care of. The rolls were excellent and you could tell they were made to order with the little crispy part still a bit hot. So yummy! The broth of the pho was fantastic! I usually don't drink all of my broth when I get pho but for this place I downed it all. The meats too were so tender and delicious. Only minor thing I didn't care for was that the meat was well done when it came out. I like it when it is still pink. But honestly what I loved the most was the self serve onion/cilantro/lime station. I get so embarrassed sometimes asking for extra limes and onions because I love A LOT. Here though? I could have demolished that whole tray of onions. Just wow, that really was so awesome. And at the end of the meal, they gave complimentary snacks! It was dried taro? sticks, cashews, and coconut cookies. That was really sweet of them! They were also very yummy! OVERALL: Definitely coming back here because this place is so chill and delicious! Really glad they open so late or else I don't think I would have found this place. read more

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Food: I honestly loved the food! We got the Pho combination chicken and steak I believe and it was so good! They gave us free mini waffles and they were also Delicious! ( it was free cause it was like their grand opening). I've bee meaning to come back because food, service and atmosphere was great! Service: Let's just say if I could give it 6 stars I would! The owner was super kind and the cashier/ waitress went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. She gave us water 2 times while being there and we were only there less than 1 hour. She was also super kind to my toddler! Not everyone is kind to kids so I appreciate that a lot! Ambiance: You could tell they took their time to decorate and build this place! I was here previously and it didn't look like this at all! Looks so classy and nice! I really loved the vibes it gave! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Their waffles, UNIQUE waffles! So delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My wife and I were in the area and wanted to eat some pho. Not just any pho though.. we used to live in Koreatown close to Western and Olympic and the first original KTown Pho was over there. Kid you not we ate there at least 1-2 times a month and made great friends in KT and his wife. Their pho is simple and delicious. The broth itself is like a warm hug. This is their 4th restaurant and the broth itself felt like seeing an old friend. We moved away to Gardena and then Las Vegas and now back in SoCal but in Orange County and happened to be up in LA. The byob concept is what makes this place a little different than the usual places. I built my own bowl with brisket and tendon. A good combination of you like the usual protein and something else in addition that isn't quite tripe or meatball but still good and great for your skin! It was delicious. The meat was tasty and the broth had great flavor. Tbh I've tried some of the places down in Garden Grove and Westminster and I just don't like them. Either it's me or they're overrated vs a bowl made by KT and his crew, I always leave satisfied. It was or is their grand opening and they were giving free Pandan waffles out with your meal which was a great bite after a big bowl of soup. All in all, I'll be making my way back here anytime we are in the area but if ur local or have easy access to check this place out, you should! They have valet parking and it's $3. Cheaper than other places honestly read more

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No one was here on a Wednesday for lunch. We came in right before 12pm so there was no valet in sight we parked on the street which was not easy to find at all. Especially it was Wednesday and half the streets was unparkable due to street cleaning. (Other side is no parking on thursdays 10am to 1pm) Staff was very nice. Place is modern industrial with concrete floor, unfinished walls and light natural wood tables. Their wagyu beef pho was frozen so they had have us wait to thaw or change the order but other than that everything else was clean and good. It was not really the make your own bowl as we imagined, you just pick from the menu. Still, the feel of the pho was still lacking compared to my walkable pho place down the street where I live, probably because it gets a lot of incoming clients, they have perfected what the customers want without us saying so. Whereas I didn't see anyone here. It feels as though it's doing a soft opening. There should be: more veggies for pho, more meat with pho, this one was still on the skimpy side. read more

Pho byob Ktown - Ribeye pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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You know it's good when the LAPD dines here. Love the food and the owners!. Fresh and healthy. They have meatballs and tripe if you ask. read more

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The food was above average and the staff were very friendly but the music was a bit much. They play loud club tracks that made it hard to focus on the meal. Great spot for Pho but I really wish they would change the playlist! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Brisket, chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the wagyu steak pho and it was the best I've had. The broth flavor was delicious. Going back there soon even tho it's not near my house. read more

This is one of those gems that you want to stay here forever. Between the warm welcome and friendly conversation by the owner KT and the delicate and flavorful pho broth, Pho BYOB is an instant favorite of mine. Right now they're celebrating the lunar new year with great decor - check it out! P.S. try their in house made chili sauce - it's got a great roasted flavor read more

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Yeah. Went on a Tuesday- pretty calm not packed. Which, who doesn't love an empty spot all to yourself. The food was seriously phenomenal. The vibe in there is laid back, menu is straightforward. The customer service/the employees were super nice. I'll be back sooner than later- if you haven't tried it. Try it. You won't be disappointed. Not overpriced. Not cheap either. But 'appropriately' priced. Broth is good. read more

This is one of my favorite places eat pho in LA. I swear I have been coming once a week. Build your own bowl pho with different meets is a cool concept! Pho broth is very rich and has lots of flavor all of the rolls and drinks are really good too! Highly recommend this place to anyone. Downside I think it's closed on Tuesday. Great food restaurant and clean establishment! read more

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Lived this place, favourite place in LA from now on. They've opened 1.5 months ago so you are not going to see anything better and newer. Top Pho place for sure. Servers are nice as well and prices are not expensive. read more

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The best pho in LA! The best owner in LA! Truly a wonderful experience every time! The lore is the best! The story! He is truly for the people! And not for just profit! The only place i eat pho at! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Chef recommended - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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delicious family owned spot. they have a build your bowl style setup where you can choose multiple proteins if you want or stick with just one. pricing is on par with average pho spots nearby but imo the taste is the best. good enough I never add sauces to it which I can't say is true about anywhere else. their egg rolls are also some of the best I have ever had and i'm obsessed. every time I go whoever is working is so kind and helpful - you can order at the counter or the ipad right by the door and they DO have take out available. but it's such a nice spot I love hanging out here and i'm usually pretty set on eating at home! definitely worth checking out. parking may be a bit annoying depending what time you come but it's also ktown so you get what you get read more

Pho byob Ktown - delicious super strong Vietnamese milk coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Best pho in koreatown, the food is great, the staff is great, the ambiance is great! I love the place and it's right next to my house now. If you were a big fan of Ktown pho, now it's near you! read more

Very good pho. Broth was super clean and hot. Service was also a 10/10 and everyone was super nice and friendly. Will def be coming back.

Everything was great. Owner takes pride in his restaurant and is so knowledgeable. Highly recommend

I've been to a lot of Pho restaurants in SoCal and Las Vegas, and they're all pretty much similar to each other with none of them really standing out to me. BUT Pho Byob Ktown was a whole different experience! Never seen any Pho spots that offer wagyu and oxtail w/bone as protein options! and the broth tastes rich and clean~ Another way to tell whether a Vietnamese restaurant tastes legit or not, is if the staff are all men (because the women work at nail shops lol). This spot is exactly that; all men. I will be returning very often :) read more

Came here the first week of opening and owner was so nice and seemed so passionate. Service was great and food was delicious. Pho broth was the smoothest and we even got mini waffles of the house that had an amazing texture, between a waffle and mochi. The area was also decorated for lunar new year and was beautiful. read more

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Modern dining meets family kitchen, good food with a warm welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed the Oxtail, tendon and brisket with our Pho, the broth was clean and the sauce for the Spring roll was perfect. We washed it down with an ice cold passion fruit, it didn't taste like syrup like in some other spots, the crushed ice kept the flavor while keeping cold and refreshing. To top things off the owner was super sweet and attentive, looking forward to the coffee next time. P.S. Try something new and ask for the coffee cashew if they have some. read more

New spot right next to the super popular matcha spot, Stagger! Piqued my interest and im glad I went in for lunch! It's Viet-owned and tastes authentic. Friendly staff, and nice/new vibe inside! Ask for some extra fish sauce on the side to give the broth that lil extra umami. I like the side of boiled onions you can ask for--mix chili oil and sriracha/hoisin for a nice little side dish. It's $15 for a single protein bowl, and I'd say thats probably average for Pho in the area (tho slightly on the pricer side in you're comparing to the OC). That being said, ktown is missing some authentic Viet food and I'll definitely be back to try the egg rolls read more

Pho byob Ktown - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

10/10 Pho!! The vibes here are as amazing as the Pho. Customer service is a 10 I felt right at home & like a princess at the same time. The brisket is sooo good, it's tender and I didn't get a single chewy piece. 10/10! Broth is super flavorful as well and it came to my table super hott. I was done with my bowl in under 10 minutes! I can tell the ingredients are quality I feel nice & cozy after eating a bowl, not like other places I've been where I feel bloated. Afterwards the brought me sweets for Vietnamese New Year it was so sweet. I love the candied ginger so good!! Thank you so much Pho BYOB!! *hearts* read more

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Delicious ribeye pho they always make sure I am okay and bring extra onion and lemon without making a face or charging extra for it, I love coming here and getting the ribeye ramen- it's seriously so good, got all my coworkers coming here for lunch, the veggie eggrolls are delicious too, don't forget to get the passion fruit lemonade, it's so tasty and refreshing! The hospitality of the workers make me eager to come back! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Ribeye pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I absolutely looooove this place. I came here on a late Sunday night and the service was truly beyond amazing. They're so attentive, kind, and accommodating. The prices are very fair. The broth is so good and tastes perfect- not overly salty. I've come here 4x since last week. It's my new go-to. Restaurant itself is super cozy and clean. 10/10 read more

Pho by OB New spot Pho in K-Town The food was simple and good. Broth was delicious and portion was perfect. Combo drink and spring roll was good I really like. Service was also great, food comes pretty fast. Will definitely be coming back!! PS. Grand opening special free Veggie egg roll or mini waffle with any Pho bowl read more

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I've been looking for a good pho place in Ktown for some time and I'm so happy I came across Pho byob. The pho broth was delicious and the salad is just as good!! read more

Delicious. My kids had two small bowls! That means it's really good. Clean . Super cute design. And the service is above and beyond! Thank you KT ! We are a big fan !! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Grand opening. This place is amazing. Clean, calming and welcoming ambiance. Super fresh ingredients and authentic taste. I had the Pho with oxtail, order of the egg rolls and the Vietnamese coffee. The pho was FIRE. Broth was delicious and oxtail was fall off the bone good. Also added shrimp to the pho and the shrimp were huge! Honestly, the coffee was best coffee I've ever had (and I drink A LOT of coffee). I told the owner, Khanh that he could open a coffee shop and focus on selling the coffee by itself. The secret he said is a that they own their own coffee bean farm in Vietnam and it's organic and all natural. Wow. I will be back again soon and adding to my rotation of lunch spots near my office. They have valet parking as well so you don't have to worry about finding a meter in the busy KTown area. read more

Pho byob Ktown - Picture of me with the owner, Khanh. Family owned and put a lot of pride into the business. - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My family went to this place tonight for the first time. Everything was great. The food was great and the staff was super friendly to us. The space is super big which can handle a lot of big party like us. This is the first time I ever heard of a unique Pho Salad although I'm a born Vietnamese. The Salad Pho was so fresh and refreshful that I even forgot to take picture of because I finished it so fast but I got a picture of my desert: Flan Cake. Will I be back? For sure! Will I recommend it to my friends and relative? Absolutely! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Flan Cake - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After everything in sawtelle japantown closed at 11 I was searching frantically for something to satisfy my craving. Came across this place that had all five star reviews and I had to check it out for myself! The ambience is super nice, the staff extremely friendly, and most importantly, the food is spectacular. Thai tea was creamy and the pho was delicious, noodles super yummy. I def understand why they have so many five star reviews! You gotta check it out for yourself! Do be warned that valet will force you to pay $3 and they only take cash or Zelle for an up charge of $1 read more

Pho byob Ktown - Thai tea and pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was amazing, the customer service was amazing on top of that also, and the place was also very nice and clean recommend coming here 10/10. read more

Yes, what everyone said. Excellent food , excellent service. They caught a misread on my to-go order & refunded more than the cost. read more

Pho byob Ktown - Pho with Wagyu & tendon - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first time visit and it was truly amazing all the way across! The customer service the food was spectacular! I am definelty coming back to visit this place! read more

Delicious quick place to grab lunch for pho. this place is perfect for people who want to try pho for the first time. the lady and gentleman at counter were helpful and and gave good service and attentive. the house chili oil is Delicious on the onions and in the broth and spring roll. The Vietnamese coffee is strong and delicious. inside decor is simple and clean. read more

Ktown pho is our #1 go to spot for pho in ktown. So when I found out this new location was also theirs, I was so excited since it's only 2 blocks from our apartment! Parking situation is much better here since there's valet for $3. They have a new item on the menu and it's a dry version of pho. We've never seen it anywhere else and you need to try it and thank me later. Thanks, KT, for the amazing dinner (as usual) and welcome to this part of the neighborhood! read more

Ordered a takeout order of their veggie eggrolls. The two staff members I spoke to were very friendly and the eggrolls came out hot and quick. Would definitely recommend this spot if you're craving Asian comfort food! read more

Pho byob Ktown - Vietnamese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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