You can't go wrong with their free-range chicken pho. I usually get the bean thread noodles instead of pho noodles. Broth is clear, flavorful, and not overly salty. Each time the food comes out piping hot and quickly too. My daughter loves their truffle fries with their two dipping sauces. Service is good. They come by to check up on us and refill water often. Give this place a try if you're craving for some very delicious chicken pho. read more

Aug '26: - Not sanitary. Only exposed plastic chopsticks. No paper-sealed wooden chopsticks. - Bad feng shui. Giant plant in the middle of the walk space, blocking the path to the men's restroom. And so easy to see the men's urinal from outside. . Ample but often very crowded parking. + Located conveniently right by beautiful, popular Mile Square Park. Mar '25: Likes: + Nice, homey phở. + Plenty of indoor seating. + Polite, helpful staff. + Fast service. . Kinda weird the hoisin sauce comes in an opaque yellow bottle instead of the regular hoisin bottle. . Seems the men's restroom door is never meant to be closed. . Their professionalism was ok. Non-likes: - By local phở standards, price was just a bit expensive. - The takehome receipt doesn't show the price breakdown. I had the phở dặc biệt. Total: $18.49 read more

We chose to eat here for lunch after my lady had a medical procedure. The restraunt was clean and we were seated promptly. The waitress came to our table and took our order. We waited for a while then one of us got up to ask for water. We waited some more. Two other parties came in after us and they were served their meal. At this point a employee walked by and my lady politely asked him to check our order. I do mot speak Vietnamese so I did not know all that was said until I got into the car and was told that the servers disrespected my lady. She was quite upset. If I had understood that they did not place our order with the Chef and they did say to her, after disrespecting her, if you don't want to eat here just leave, I would of pitched into conversation as well. Instead I was trying to calm her down. The servers were rude, dusrespectful and laughing at her because she stood up for herself in a restraunt that was supposed to be serving customers not abusing them. Other patrons that were present were rooting her on. Another table of customers had eaten and ordered something to go that had not arrived at their table either. Based on this additional fact, I would saythat the employees here have no sense of what customer service is. We will not return here again and will spread the word about how unimportant they think their customers are. read more

The food here is excellent and the servers are really nice. Decent price for what you get. I've come here at least five times now and I am not disappointed. read more

It has been several years since I have been to this Pho Dakao but everything is still the same; quiet classy luxurious. I actually ordered a bowl of Special Pho and every bite was delicious ! Another thing is all parking spaces are only for 1 hour! read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I haven't been back to pho dakao in a while, but the food this time was just okay. The bánh bèo was pretty bland, and the cơm gà rôti was dry and lacked flavor. The miến gà was alright, but nothing special. Honestly, I'd probably only come back if they had trứng non. read more

See all

Pho Dakao specializes in chicken pho and it's excellent! That being said, I've had better at A Nu Quan but I still think if you want something that's easily accessible and hits the spot, Pho Dakao is your place! Just note that they are traditional and traditionally you don't put in sauces in your chicken pho like you would do with beef pho so if you're really into the hoisin sauce taste... Well to be honest I don't know if they even have those condiments so you'll have to ask! Their herbs are super fresh which I always appreciate and their ginger dipping sauce for the chicken is so good! It gets packed on the weekends - both the restaurant and the parking lot since it's in the same plaza as a ton of other great vietnamese spots like brodards and all those other kei concepts restaurants. read more

See all

Service was ok. Shaken beef with crispy rice was flavorful and delicious. The restaurant appears clean. However so many mosquitos. Not sure why but saw them flying around and our whole family came home with multiple bites. Next time I'm taking to go. read more

Service was great! Food was delicious ! They have the beef stew with noodles!! Not all places have this on menu! Broth was DELICIOUS

Have been back Phở Dakao for a while. Order chicken wing noodle Turned out the chicken wing went out ( maybe weekend) Looking on reviews, there was not only couple time they were missed what customers ordered by went out! Remind me at Phở Song Hai the most or always went out the chicken wings in the time open, can see it happen in this restaurant. Hope they could fix this happen. Replace the chicken wing noodle , the beef stew noodle was smelling good. Service was good read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

I ordered one chicken pho with mixed chicken parts, one chicken breast pho without onions, and an order of egg rolls. Since they seem to specialize in chicken, this could be an option for people who enjoy chicken dishes. The pho was okay. The broth was clear, and the food came out fairly quickly. However, the service was disappointing. The staff did not seem very friendly. There were many employees, but everything felt slow and unorganized. I asked for a spoon and fork for my baby, but they forgot, and I had to go to the cashier to get them myself. They also completely forgot to bring out my egg rolls. Overall, the staff seemed careless and inattentive to customers. The restaurant itself is spacious, but the service was extremely slow. If you're short on time, this is not a good place to visit. Food: 4/5 Service: 1/5 Ambiance: 1/5 read more

Pho Dakao is the spot for pho ga kho (dry chicken pho). I love coming here for that when I want something comforting but am too lazy to cook. Also notice how I specifically said pho ga kho. I have tried their pho ga uc (the soup one) the first time I visited and it fell a bit short for me. While the broth was clean, it tasted a bit plain and the amount of chicken I was given was underwhelming. It was mostly bone, hardly any meat. I also have a preference for the thin noodles, so do note that they serve the thick noodles here. When I came back a second time, I got their pho ga kho. They also serve the soup on the side when you order this. I was much more impressed with this dish. The amount of chicken in my bowl was generous and the soup tasted much better this time. Ginger-infused, savory, and comforting. The sauce is also what brought this dish to life. It was mostly sweet, but also savory with a kick to it. The veggies added a nice crunch and the noodles were chewy. I've been here a few more times after to order the same thing. I don't think the service here is as bad as everyone is saying. They're helpful and attentive when I need them. It may be difficult to flag somebody down when they're busy and also in those cases, the only time you see your server is when you order and they bring out your food. However, this is pretty common at many Vietnamese restaurants in the area lol. My food always comes out quickly after I order though so no complaints there from me. The inside is also very spacious and clean. Parking is a hassle sometimes so I would recommend coming on a weekday when it's not as busy. read more

See all

Service is slow but the food is good! You know it's good when you see older Vietnamese people here. They're picky! I come here for one dish that is a standout. I come for the Pho Ga Kho / Dry Chicken Pho. I've never had anything like it before and it's delicious. My mom introduced me to this dish and we always come here on the weekends. I typically choose the dark meat option. You mix the sauce into the dry pho and enjoy. The mixture of the salad/herbs along with the pho noodles and the sauce is chef's kiss. There's also a small side soup that comes along with it. Everything about this dish is just right. I highly recommend coming here to try this dish out. read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

We went to a nearest restaurant but it's was too crowded and long wait time so we decided to eat there. Food was quick but the service was okay. In the pho has more fat then the beef and crispy rice with beef needed little bit more cooking it's was kind of hard rubbery. Inside the restaurant was beautiful the have a nice tree inside. read more

See all

We come in and order 3 Pho Kho and 1 Pho Bo 4 water. The owner should train their employees again. No respect to the customer at all. If you want to waste your money and treated at shit you can come here. I dont care how good the food is but with this kind of service they should sell the business. The waitress who take my order was rude, we wait for 20 mins and constanly ask 3 times for 4 waters. When she bring out the water I saw she hostile glare at us. We wait for 10 more minutes no food. The table who come in after me but they already had their food so we question another waiter. That waiter begin to yell at us disrespectful and said our waitress is new, and do we want to cancel the order and take our busniess somewhere else?? Never say a sorry or whatsoever. I would never spend my money here ever read more

See all

Canh ga lac muoi xa... the worst chicken wings that I ever had. They should call its Fried Chicken instead of using a fancy name. I dont even taste the lemon grass like they call... the chicken was so dry to the bones... it's completely worst... read more

Pho Dakao - Canh gà lắc muối sả... - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

We were in the area the other weekend, and a friend recommended this spot for lunch, saying they had legit chicken pho. Pulled up, got seated right away, and noticed a cool Anthony Bourdain quote about pho on the wall--always a good sign. I ordered the Mien Ga, which is glass noodles in chicken broth with a side of poached chicken. The chicken was tender, and the dipping sauce was solid, but overall, it was pretty simple. The real standout was the Pho Ga Dui Kho Long--dry noodles with chicken giblets and dark meat, served with a sweet soy sauce to pour over. This one had way more flavor and was definitely the highlight of the meal. Honestly, I'd only rate this place 3.5 stars. The food was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. If I come back, it'll definitely be for the dry noodle dish! read more

See all

My go to chicken pho spot. The broth is clear and clean, definitely a healthy alternative. Clean and modern restaurant with plenty of seating. Big plus that they accept credit card. Tip: They do run out of dark meat chicken towards the end of the day. read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Amazing pho and quality was great. This place was recommend to me and worth the drive from Irvine. The menu is quite generous and the prices are also great. read more

Pho Dakao If I could give 10 stars , I would! Their beef stew is seriously the best Vietnamese food we've ever tasted. We've tried many Vietnamese restaurants, but this one takes the cake. Please, do yourself a favor and try their beef stew - you won't regret it! excellent service and ambiance read more

Pho Dakao - Beef stew - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

Pho Dakao! What kind I say, it's definitely my go to spot for some delicious food! As always, the #29, large bowl size of Dry Pho noodles with white chicken meat. Something about their special sauce mixed in the dry pho noodles and the bite of the tender white chicken just hits the spot! The other bowl had gizzards and chicken wings with amazing aromatic flavors that make your mouth watery for every taste. Definitely recommend coming here for good food and good vibes. read more

I came here from my Viet friend's recommendation for the Pho Ga Kho, the dry chicken pho. This place definitely hits the spot when you're not in the mood for too much broth and want to just enjoy the noodles and chicken. My friend recommended the dark meat but unfortunately they ran out even around lunch time on the weekend. However, the lighter meat was still great! The entire meal is flavorful yet light, which is what I love about Viet food. Tons of veggies. The appetizer banh khot was also delicious - soft but crispy on the edges with a flavorful sauce to pair. We also had the mungbean drink which really surprised me, it was delicious and not too sweet. I took my family here again and they loved it as well. read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

Came here for dinner while visiting my sister and friend. They are frequent regulars here and raved about the dry chicken pho. We ordered the banh khot, summer rolls and dry chicken pho. Everything was delicious! I loved the banh khot - crispy, savory pancakes. The star of the show was the dry chicken pho - I ordered it with white and dark meat. The noodles were tossed in a light sauce and it was pretty flavorful. Came with a side of chicken broth and that felt very homey. Not pictured is as the stir fry shaky beef pasta. That's was delicious! The noodles were soft and coated with a sauce. The beef was very tender and dipped in the lime salt was tasty! I definitely would come back when I visit CA again. read more

See all

I bring all my friends here and every single time, it slaps. they love the flavor bomb of umami goodness that these dishes ooze of. My favorite is the dry chicken dish with dark meat. At times if it's really busy, they may run out which is a bummer. The service is good - it's a really busy place with all the mom and pops showing up for authentic cuisine, so be sure to cut their folks some slack. Love all their creative drinks as well. The aesthetic is foodie casual. They are efficient too! read more

See all

Great place for chicken pho and good location to bring customer and or friends/family. Newer remodel, friendly staff and can accommodate large parties if needed. Parking outside can get crowded sometimes as it's in a busy complex but not bad at all. Expect a wait during the weekends read more

See all

Chicken pho here is definitely one of the better ones around the area. Full of chicken flavor in the soup, and it didn't taste like msg that's what I like . The dark meat with the dipping sauce is perfect with the fresh noodles .The chicken is free range as well. Service only existed when they were forced to interact with us, such as taking our order and bringing out food. Easy parking! read more

Pho Dakao - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

I was craving chicken pho and have seen this place recommended on Vietnamese Facebook pages. I originally wanted the soup pho but I saw that they had dry pho with young egg and gave it a try. A regular bowl is $15 which is fairly cheap. It includes organs, thighs, 1 ball of young egg in a bed of vegetables and soup. I was so full with a regular size. The chicken was free range. All the flavors are adjustable with the special soy sauce on the side. I will definitely come back here because the service was quick. The wait is long though read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

There are plenty of parking spaces, but can get packed, and hard to find a space. You write your name on the list and then they call your name. They have plenty of seating inside. I ordered the Pho Ga Uc (#24 on the menu), which is fresh noodles with white meat chicken. It comes with lime, bean sprouts, and basil as sides for the soup. They also provide a small sweet and sour? sauce for the chicken. The noodles were soft and great with the broth. The broth was so good and savory. The white meat chicken wasn't dry and tasted great with the sweet and sour sauce. Overall, everything was delicious! Recommendation(s): - Pho Ga Uc (#24 on the menu) Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Write your name on the list and they'll call you by name - Restrooms available - Plenty of parking spaces, but can get difficult finding a parking spot read more

Pho Dakao - Pho Ga Uc (#24 on menu) - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This place could be a new favorite of mine. The pho ga is delicious. Chicken meat was tender. Banh beo is a must try. Service was a bit average. Had a to-go order and the guy behind the counter seemed to be having a bad day. Place is spacious and good for large groups. read more

Pho Dakao - Banh beo (to go) - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

I came here on a Saturday and ordered a large Tai, Gan & Sach (rare beef, tendon and tripe). The broth is really clear and lacks the depth, savory flavor that pho broth should be. For a large, they give you 5 slices of rare beef, 3-4 strips of tripe and small, broken pieces of tendon. $17 for a large should come with more ingredients. Definitely not coming back or do I recommend. read more

Clean and spacious interior. Decent parking in a shopping center. The servers were quick to seat us, take our orders, and bring the food out. The food itself, delicious! Light and refreshing broth, chicken was firm and juicy. This is the type of Pho that hits the spot when one is starting to feel under the weather. read more

Pho Dakao - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This is the place to go to for the best chicken pho in my opinion. The broth is very clean but still flavorful. The chicken is moist and never dry, even the white meat. The ginger and fish sauce that forms to dip the chicken into is super tasty and compliments the mild pho. Service isn't going to be the best here as for any Vietnamese restaurant. The servers will hurry take your order, drop off your food and will mostly likely not check up on you through your meal. But that's to be expected. The servers are never rude which is why I don't really underage all the bad 1 star reviews on this place. read more

Pho Dakao - #24 chicken pho with white meat and #25 chicken pho with dark meat - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

The restaurant seems to be newly remodeled. Large space. Service was decent since it was empty on a weekday dinner. They've run out of most of the chicken options by the time we came. What we ordered: - Pho Kho Chay L ($10.50): I enjoyed the dry pho flavor. It was unique. Barely any noodles for a size large. - Pho Ga L ($17): The chicken that was served was meatless and just bone. Beware of menu prices! I looked at a menu someone posted 4 months before, and when I went, the appetizer prices jumped $4/$5. read more

I came here planning to grab a warm meal while caring for my newborn. Before heading in, I was in my parked car tending to my baby when a security guard approached. While he was polite, he informed me that property management wanted me to move my car to a different part of the parking lot which was on the other side of the complex. He even showed me an image of my vehicle taken from their surveillance system. At that moment, I felt incredibly distressed. I was just trying to nurse and calm my baby quietly in my own car, not causing any disruption. Being told to move--especially with a crying infant--was physically and emotionally difficult. Still, I cooperated and drove to the far side of the lot, even though it would make going to any business much harder. But just minutes later, the guard returned and said management now wanted pictures of my car and was considering contacting the authorities. I had done everything asked of me, and yet the situation was escalating. I felt overwhelmed, exposed, and deeply uncomfortable, especially since I was already in a vulnerable state as a postpartum mother. The entire experience made me feel unwelcome and shaken. I ended up leaving without getting the food I came for because it no longer felt like a safe or supportive place for someone with a baby. The way the situation was handled by property management made it clear this is not a family-friendly environment. I hope this feedback encourages more thoughtful, compassionate treatment of parents and infants in the future. read more

Pho Dakao - 0/10 would not recommend. - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

They closed in 20 minutes and they still served us and told us to come in. The red hair lady who was a waiter was giving attitude and glared at us. We didn't force them to serve us, if we knew they closed at 9 we would've left. They still told us to come in and choose from the menu. The worst restaurant in fountain valley. Very bad customer service! If there was a no star option they would have no star. read more

We always loved Pho Dakao for years since I worked across a street from the restaurant. We stopped going for few years since I changed job. We came back last Saturday, the quality of Pho Ga is excellent. The portions are generous for the price. We loved the Free Range chicken and the nước mắm pha. So good. One of the best pho Ga places in OC. read more

Food is very good authentic Vietnamese Service very good Ambiance very good Our first time here my son who is autistic love the fried chicken he finished it also the egg rolls very good 25 miles away from our home but we will come back again read more

See all

A pho place among many, where the appeal was a healthier (free range) chicken pho...which was completely underwhelming. There's the choice of dark (hard pass) vs white meat, but the broth itself was just lacking and not special. I'll give some credit to the tasty crispy rice and beef dish (com nuong bo luc lac) which at least redeemed my meal. I'll echo a lot of the low ratings are due to poor service. Four employees behind the counter staring down at their phones speaks for itself. While the menu is large and intriguing, the restaurant spacious, and ample parking available, it's just not enough to return here. read more

Pho Dakao - Com nuong bo luc lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

See all

Came here today 10/29/25 around 2:30 pm. Place was kind of empty which is fine because it meant faster service. Order a pho XL tai nam to-go. Price was $18.00...ok first time here, benefit of the doubt that I would get what I paid for. WRONG!!! Paid that much for a normal size of pho. I live 30+ mins out and was in the neighborhood thinking this might be good but for what I paid and what I got was soooooo not worth it! I'd rather drive down to my OG spot in GG and get the same pho for less. Needless to say my son came home from practice and ate this and was still hungry. He's 13... read more

Pho Dakao - Soup was full to the line. Which meant that not all of it went into the to go bowl that's meant to be XL.... - Vietnamese Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

We go here for the chicken thighs, period. The chicken broth and everything else downgraded since they moved to the new location. Prices have increase drastically compared to the friendly price range they had at the old place. Services LACK big time, especially from all of the female servers. Come in for them to greet us with that bitch face expression like we are begging for food. I come when my family wants to try their chicken, but honestly, the service is. BIG TURN OFF. Also, NO where on the menu did they stated a 15% tip are to be included in the receipt, yet they have the audacity to do so on the bill. I'm not one to bicker on tips had they actually provided the service that deserved the 15% they mistook our orders, had an attitude when we brought it up and didn't even bat an eye or ask if everything was good. No wonder their restaurant is so empty now compared to when they were at the old location AND I WAS their frequent customer back then. What's the point of moving to a fancy upscale place when you lacked so much in service. Also, their broth has become just bland and made my throat dry afterwards. Sorry but for taste, quality, price and service combined, they deserve the most is 2 stars for overall experience. read more