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    Pho Ga Hai Van

    4.4 (702 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
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    PHO GA HAI VAN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken pho

    the chicken pho is so fresh and there is not that much bones in the chicken Clean space Attentive and kind service Limited public parking

    Veggies
    Andrew D.

    Nice Pho Ga establishment in the heart of Garden Grove! This family style restaurant has a lot to offer, serving a variety of staple Vietnamese dishes. As per the name, their specialty is Pho Ga, which is rice noodle soup with chicken. We were seated and served relatively quickly. We ordered Pho Ga Dac Biet (Rice Noodles with Chicken, Dac Biet). The broth was nostalgic, warming, and flavorful. The chicken and veggies were pretty standard. Overall, we thought this restaurant served great food but the price was rather steep for its relatively small portion size. Would recommend to those in the area looking for solid Pho Ga!

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    Andy V.

    1. The pho had good broth and chicken! I love that I can have the chicken cooked an on the side! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior is cozy! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! They have a robot server! 4. The spot only has indoor seatings! There are a lot of tables! 5. Lot has a lot of parking! Nearby parking can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: There is a restroom available for customers! Photo: Pho Ga Combo and Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Special Chicken Noodles with Gio Chào Quay
    Jackie H.

    Coming to town this time, we decided to try some new places, and Pho Hai Van was our first stop. It did not disappoint! We ordered the Special Chicken Noodles, and the chicken was incredibly tender. The broth was flavorful and perfectly balanced, and the fresh thick noodles were a great touch. The only downside was that the chicken wings were a bit chewy. We also asked for giá trụng (blanched bean sprouts), but they initially brought out regular bean sprouts. However, once we mentioned it, they promptly brought us a fresh plate of blanched bean sprouts, which we appreciated. Other than that, everything was absolutely delicious. We really enjoyed our meal and would gladly come back again. On a side note, the tables and chairs are looking quite worn out and could use some updating. That's just my personal opinion, but I think replacing them would make the dining experience even better.

    Robert L.

    Food*****// love their food selection covers all different types of taste Service****// staff are friendly and welcoming, they usually can introduce dishes pretty well Ambiance****// family friendly and good for big groups as well

    Songkane L.

    The best chicken noodle soup in OC. Service was great as usual. I love this place. I got the rice noodles soup with chicken combo and it literally healed my sickness.

    Short rib pho & chicken pho
    Olive D.

    Food is good and authentic just the right size serving. We ordered Pho rare steak and crispy fired chicken with crispy skin my son loved it. We got seated fast on a Saturday night dinner. Fast service. Music is nice instrumental medley a good family style restaurant where you can savor delicious meals and good vibes.

    Lyn P.

    Came into town for New Years wanted to try this place with my daughter since we were close to this place. Good here is very good. We ordered pho chicken combo( pho ga đặc biệt) ít was very good the noodle and broth in a bowl and the chicken was on the side with a separate small bowl of fish sauce and ginger to dip the chicken. Service was good didn't have a wait at all. Theres alittle robot brings out a tray with your entree instead of a real person. Thought it was cool about it. I haven't been to any restaurant that has this before. Ambience here , it was close to corner , was easy to find, inside is alittle small but food here is good.

    Mien Ga with ovaries
    Arielle T.

    Tasty and homestyle cooking! The menu is simple yet diverse to accommodate any type of cravings. I visited late at night and was able to get seated right away. From egg rolls to glass noodle pho and beef pho, their menu had everything we were looking forward to eat. Food service was also very quick. Thank you so much to the staff and robot server who made our dining experience delish!! Come visit open til midnight.

    Chicken thigh
    R T.

    Good food. Sauce was tasty. Added the chicken innards which was good if you are into it. They were kind enough to add more hear/gizzard instead of liver. Food comes out fast too!

    Menu 2026
    John T.

    Had the mien ga (glass noodle chicken soup) Serving size of meats 3/5 Broth taste 5/5 for chicken soup! Condiment station - stocked and has fresh ground pepper corns which are grinded by the electronic device. Neat seeing the robot coming out with the goods. Wouldn't recommend their beef pho as the broth was a bit lacking.

    Barb B.

    Second time here. I can't get enough of this place. The flavor is good. Clean broth. GREAT family restaurant and the best part is it's open late!!! Stopped by on a rainy day. It's like mamas home cooking.

    Bridgette G.

    Consistently delicious! Favorite restaurant to get Pho Ga. I order the Dac Biet. I'm left feeling satisfied and full.

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    Always go here their pho ga. It is not salty and just right. Reasonable price. Big parking lot and open late.

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    This is one of my favorite pho ga place in little Saigon. I owner is so sweet and nice. I love the staff, they have great customer service.

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    7 months ago

    Very good Pho Ga in a cold day... highly recommended Pho Ga and Mien Ga. Pho and chicken were served on separate plates.

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    very delicious and good customer service . 100 % recommend . The place i often go for late

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    Love this place. Chicken pho is the best. The workers are pretty nice as well. Fried chicken with rice is good as well.

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    10 months ago

    Excellent chicken pho!! This is my go to spot!! If you're in the area this is a musttttt. So bomb!!!!!!

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    Pho was really great here! A nice warm dish to have on such a cold day . Will definitely be coming back again.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Ga Hai Van

    Do they use MSG?

    Probably

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    Yes

    Do they do gift cards?

    I don't think so

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    Mai Phat Noodle House

    Mai Phat Noodle House

    4.5
    (870 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    So good and so affordable. Each dish was around $15-18. They have 2 locations but I think this one…read morespecializes in their egg noodles. We got: Taiwanese soup noodle (5/5): new on the wall and wanted to try. Lots of good beef pieces in the soup, and not too heavy on the spice. Came with a vinegar dipping sauce Dry noodle combinations (5/5): we basically tried all of them. Perfect Al dente egg noodles with a clean broth on the side. Mine came with intestine, others had a fried chicken or dumplings which was really good and meaty. I like how all combos came with a sauce to accompany it Oxtail noodle soup (5/5): slightly spicy, very satisfying. Tender oxtail Overall so good and will be coming back! Also want to try the #2 location down the street

    My parents and I decided to check this place out, and it definitely delivered where it mattered…read moremost--the food. My dad is a huge dry noodle fanatic, and he absolutely loved it! The noodles were cooked perfectly with a great chewy texture. They leaned a little on the sweeter side, but they were still really tasty. The sủi cảo were THICCCCCK in the best way possible! The wrappers had a nice bite, and the filling was juicy with that signature bouncy texture. We ended up ordering three bowls of Mì Sủi Cảo Khô, and everyone cleaned their bowls. The food was solid, but the service was pretty much nonexistent. The staff wasn't very friendly or attentive, although that's honestly something I've come to expect at a lot of places in Westminster. One thing that really stood out, though, was the condiment station. The chili oil, fresh chilies, and sauces looked dirty, and after tables were cleaned, the serving spoons and sauce dishes weren't replaced. I actually had to grab them from another table myself. Overall, I'd come back for the food because it was genuinely good, but the service and overall atmosphere could definitely use some improvement.

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    Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu

    Canton Restaurant - Chao Ca Cho Cu

    4.3
    (728 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Very good place to get cha ca. The portion was decent for 2 people. I added the Rice paper wraps…read more That made it more filling. When the last piece of fish was gone, I wanted more. We also ordered some noodles, which were pretty decent. Overall, a very good experience. Attentive staff and friendly. Everything was made to order. Definitely recommend..

    Came here twice, once a year, for that delicious and amazing and healing fish porridge. The flavor…read moredid not change, but I feel like it got even better because here, your memory won't fail you. Right off the boiler, into the beautiful wooden pot, served straight to your table with extra bowls and a ladle. White peppery congee with tender, melt in your mouth white fish -- the perfect amount for the portion. Plentiful ginger, a little vinegar and fish sauce. YES PLEASE. We had to get the wonton soup special again. As we were eating the delicious meal, the other guest on a weekday afternoon was served the house special broiled fish on the hot plate. The sweet aroma filled the room. We almost ordered that too, but we were stuffed. I can't wait to go back and get the broiled fish! Thank you to the amazing Vietnamese aunty and uncle who took such good care of us. They know their food brings people together and heals their soul, and they bring that kind energy while they check on you and drop off your meal. Every penny is worth it going to them.

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    Mai Phung

    Mai Phung

    4.0
    (540 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Mai Phung in Westminster is such a solid, no-frills spot if you're looking for genuine, local…read moreVietnamese comfort food. It's super casual inside with a very local vibe, and the kind of place where you come strictly for the food rather than a fancy setup. They're super well-known for their Bánh Canh, and for good reason--the thick, chewy tapioca noodles in that rich, comforting broth are incredible and easily the main event here. But surprisingly, their Phở Đặc Biệt is also excellent. The broth is deep and flavorful, the meat cuts are generous, and it easily competes with a lot of the dedicated phở spots around Little Saigon. To wash it all down, their Vietnamese iced coffee is a must--super strong, rich, and gives you that perfect, intense sweet-and-bold kick. Just a heads-up that the line can get pretty long, and the wait takes a while since they seem a bit understaffed. But once you finally get seated, the food comes out piping hot. If you're in the area and don't mind a wait for authentic, heavy-hitting noodle bowls, Mai Phung is definitely worth dropping into.

    I love this spot for banh canh! I usually go here every out her weekend. It is a small little spot…read moreso there's not much seating area but it's worth the wait. You have to write your name on the waitlist notepad and they usually take your order ahead of time that way once you seated the food comes out quickly. I'm really picky with my banh canh and this spot just tastes so homey. I like that I do not need to add any extra condiments or sauce to make the soup taste good. Just a very small amount of chili paste and that's it. Wish I can eat here everyday.

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    Kim Ky Noodle House

    Kim Ky Noodle House

    4.2
    (236 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I Love the Cat Heo here, along with any bowl of Noodle…read moreService is very fast and friendly The Taste of the dried noodle combined with all the side add-on which are on the table is unique tastes from all other noodle place. I keep coming back here and then Just a small problem about the parking sometimes but I love this place

    Literally.. my childhood is now in Westminster! I used to go to Kim Ky every Sunday at the San…read moreGabriel location and now as an adult I go to the Rosemead location. So cool that I just discovered Westminster has a location too! What's even better is that they have outdoor seating which means dogs are allowed! That's a HUGE plus for me. My go to is always the soup thick egg noodle and thin vermicelli noodle with assorted meat and shrimp. I also like to order the egg and rice cake for the table. Each dish is about $14. Portions seem a bit smaller than the San Gabriel and Rosemead location but it gets the job done and I am pretty full after the meal. They have so many other options on the menu like chow fun, hainan chicken, and a ton of other noodle soup dishes. The last two times I came here was on a weekday during lunch so there was plenty of parking. However, I'm sure it gets packed on the weekend since it is located right next to the Asian Garden Mall. All tax is included in the price so there's no additional sales tax line item. Also! They charge 50 cents for water.. other locations do not. I was surprised but oh well.

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    Grandpa's Kitchen - Grill Bar 168

    Grandpa's Kitchen - Grill Bar 168

    4.0
    (991 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    My friends and I decided to come to this restaurant for their Bo Ne! I ordered the Bo Ne Sauce Nam…read morewhile my other friends ordered other Bo Ne dishes. Luckily, it happened to be happy hour specifically for the dish I ordered, so it was $13! The dish itself was good! The sauce was creamy (the eggs made it even creamier), and dipping my fresh baguette into it was soooo yummy! I added chili oil to it though for some spice. Delicious! The side of "salad" (a small plate of lettuce and tomato slices) was also nice to have. I ate it with a lot of the pickled garlic. Definitely a filling meal. The restaurant has a lot of seating, but it can get a bit warm. We were seated near the door but were feeling the heat throughout our meal! I don't think the AC was on, and there were no fans for air circulation. Props to the workers for working in a warm environment!

    Long time diner, first time reviewer…read more I've always loved Grandpa's Kitchen, maybe because of the sweet name that makes me think of my own grandpa. They have one of the best egg noodle soups around. The broth is perfectly balanced and well seasoned, the egg noodle is well made, with generous toppings. The dry version of the egg noodle is equally delicious. You can't go wrong with either selection. I'm always surprised at their affordable prices. These days you can't really get a good bowl of noodle soup for under $18-$20. Here you can get a solid bowl for just $8 during happy hour! Whaaat?! Crazy! That is such a great price that I almost feel like I'm robbing them. LOL. During this recent visit, I wasn't too hungry so I just got a small bowl of wonton soup for just $7. It comes with 5 pieces of wontons. The only disappointing thing was that it doesn't come with one of my favorite toppings - tóc mỡ. It would've cost $2 to add it. I really wish they did include it. I also got some grilled pork skewers. Though a little soft, they were pretty delicious - nicely seasoned, flavorful, and make a great appetizer. I also love that they're open late - till 11PM!

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    Ta La Kitchen

    Ta La Kitchen

    4.7
    (172 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Saw a TikTok video on this place and took my family to go and support the restaurant, as it is a…read morefamily owned place. Overall a decent place with many options for Vietnamese food, both big meal dishes and fun street food. Here what we tried: Ngheu Hap Thai (Thai Style Clams) - the clams were big and the broth is very flavorful! My mom really enjoyed it! Mi Vit Tiem (Duck Noodle Soup) - absolutely love the broth! So clean and herbal like! The noodle texture is interesting, as it is not your usual egg noodles. Not sure if I like it over the traditional egg noodles. Still a good dish! Banh Canh Tom Cua (Vietnamese Crab & Shrimp Udon) - there were so much crabs and shrimps in the bowl. The broth is good, just a little bland and needed to add some fish sauce. Mi Sui Cao (Wonton Dried Noodles) - love the wonton and the fried shrimp crunchy thing. The seasoning is really, but I don't think I like the noodles they used. Sup Cua (Vietnamese Crab Soup) - so much toppings in the soup! Love the century's egg!

    This place offer a wide variety of dishes, and the portions are generously sized, The prices are…read morereasonable. I ordered phở it's just ok , the soups were delicious but the beef hard to chew only $9.99 for a big bowl of phở. The wings chicken with rice also $9.99 for the promotion it's was delicious. I ordered Togo mi hoành thánh $11 was nothing special but honestly the portions were huge. Nice atmosphere and the place is clean Very friendly, attentive staff. Plenty of parking

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    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.4
    (735 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2022

    Came for the bun cha, got blown away by the hu tieu! But first, the bun cha Ha Noi , which came…read morewith a mound of springy vermicelli, a very generous serving of lettuce wraps and different fresh herbs, and a bowl of pork patties, delicious pork slices, and pickled daikon and carrots in fun star shapes in a sweet and slightly tangy sauce. The pork patties were my favorite, and although there were plenty of the grilled pork, many of them were pieces with a lot of fat. That was my only gripe about it. Now about the hu tieu, which came with all the delicious bbq pork, shrimp, shredded chicken, fried garlic and onions, lightly dressed in an oh so delicious sauce. For me, the sauce was actually the star. Mix everything together and get yourself one delicious bite, filled with so much flavor. The accompanying broth on the side was great as well, with hints of dried shrimp reminiscent of a really good HK wonton noodle soup broth. Highly recommend this place!!

    We found this place while getting some coffee at Kei Coffee next door. This place has a small…read morenorthern Vietnamese menu. It's pretty much a hole in the wall type of place with some large TV's on the walls if you wanted to watch sporting events like the World Cup. We got banh mi pate que which comes with 2 piece that are breadstick sized filled with pate and pork floss. A great appetizer for sharing or having some coffee with. It comes served piping HOT so be careful! We also had the bun cha ha noi which is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese Nanoi dish. It has grilled pork patties and pork belly in a sweet savory fish sauce served with fresh herbs and cold rice vermicelli. You pretty much eat it by wrapping it with the lettuce or dip your noodles into the sauce. Very authentic and delicious without being overly heavy. There isn't much service here since they seem to be super short staffed but they do have delicious authentic Northern Vietnamese food so we absolutely will be back again!

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