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    Pho Ga Hai Van

    4.4 (716 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PHO GA HAI VAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken pho
    Vivian C.

    amazing chicken pho and beef pho Extra clean space Attentive service Limited parking lot

    Pho ga
    David L.

    This is my favorite spot for pho ga aka chicken pho. Their chicken is fresh and so tender. The broth is so clean and flavorful, it warms your soul and stomach on any day. The flavor is so good. Highly recommend anyone to go here when you're not feeling good, when it's cold or for something different from beef pho. The service is great. They're all super nice and attentful. The ambiance is very reminisce of a relaxing mom and pop pho restaurant. Very family friendly.

    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!

    Thai Tea (TikTok: @justandyvu)
    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

    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

    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.

    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.

    Pho ga and noodle dishes

    This restaurant has a lot of variety. They seem to specialize in pho ga. It looks good and will have to taste it when I get back home since I ordered it To Go.

    Sorry was hungry & in hindsight I took the progress of finish my Pho...
    Paul T.

    I was sick the other day my wife got me Pho Ga here for the 1st time to go. Once tried I loved it., next day I came back to have a dive in experience & it was great. Service was good, place is a whole in the wall type plaza, but Pho Ga here is the bomb. I usually don't ever eat Pho Ga always the typical Pho but they specialize Pho Ga here. Other food look as well base on Yelp photo, definitely will come back and try. Environment is family & casual. The server man was super tentative & friendly. I'm now a loyal client & I highly recommend trying this place.

    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.

    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.

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    Great local gem phở gà in khu phố Việt Dried chicken Noodle bowl is good here! Should try and support this local business in Little Sàigon

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    Came here for lunch and holy moly super yum! Staff was super nice and food came out very fast :D excited to come back !

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    Best chicken pho ever! I love this place so much and it never disappoints me. I highly recommend

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    We came by on Saturday lunch rush but the food were fast and delicious. Definitely recommend a must for pho ga in OC areas

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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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    Loi's Kitchen - Heo Quay Banh Hoi...crispy pork  yummy

    Loi's Kitchen

    4.6(609 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I love a good Vietnamese place that not only gives you good portions but also great deals. They…read morecaught my eye a while ago and I saw they had the infamous Waterfall Chicken for only $10.99, a steal of a deal especially with tomato price & an egg. The chicken was crispy and the dipping sauce gave it that extra yummy goodness. The dish also came with a side of broth that had chicken bits in it, was nice to help digest your dish. I also loved that they gave you pickled veggies & fresh veggies. We also ordered the Loi's Fusion Saltado, upgraded the rice to garlic egg fried rice. The beef was soft and tender, the fries were nice and crispy and the fried rice was fresh. You 100% need to get the Thai Tea. A lot of place add too much cream/half and half diluting the tea flavor, they do not skimp on the actual tea in their drink. The color speaks for itself on the dark orange hue!

    Welcome to Day 2 of OC Food Journals, where I try a new place every day so you don't have to…read more Today's stop was Loi's Kitchen, and honestly, this review is a little overdue. I'm a bit late getting around to writing this, and unfortunately, they are already closed, but I still felt like I had to share my experience. I'm not completely surprised that they closed, especially after trying their bò né. I've had this dish many times at different places around Orange County, and unfortunately, this was probably the weakest version I've come across. The first thing that stood out was the presentation. As you can see in the picture, there was this purple-colored sauce on the meat itself, which honestly did not look very appetizing. To make things worse, the sauce was cold and did not heat in time with the skillet, which really took away from the experience. The flavor itself wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't anything memorable. It was just okay, and when you factor in the cold food and the presentation, it made the whole dish disappointing. With so many places around Orange County serving bò né at a much higher level, I would probably recommend spending your money elsewhere. If you were wondering whether you missed out on some hidden gem, don't worry, you didn't. This one felt more like a piece of coal than a diamond. That being said, every restaurant has its journey, and with more time, maybe they could have found their footing. Hopefully, they can take this experience as a lesson, refine their recipes, and bring something better in their next venture. I am rooting for you Loi!

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    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New special dishes

    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.4(740 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2022

    1. The meat was nicely cooked and marinated! 2. The spot has…read morechill casual vibes! The interior has a lot of space! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! It was ready after 10 mins! 4. There were only indoor seatings! There were a lot of tables! 5. Parking lot has a lot of spots! Nearby parking can get crowded! Note: This spot accepts card transactions! Photo: Bun Cha Ha Noi

    I grew up eating Vietnamese food at reataurants with over 100 options on the menu. Pho option after…read morepho option, rice dish after rice dish. It was overwhelming. SEN is stays true to their authencity, going for quality over quantity, with their two page menu. Didn't realize just how many Vietnamese restaurants were in the area, so stiff competition! And no, SEN is not a KEI Concepts location! After ordering, we were given our waters in plastic to-go cups, which I thought was a little strange. After our food arrived, there was no check in, no water refills, and you have to go up to the counter to pay. At least its very convenient, streamlined, and efficient! I found the food to have a great depth of flavor, something a lot of pho places lack. I especially liked the wider noodles which offered a nice chew and texture change. Everything was cooked perfectly, and there were plenty of sauces to mix and match if you wanted to spice things up. Definitely worth a visit!

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    SEN Vietnamese Cuisine - New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)

    New Menu: Bún Chả Hà Nội (Vermicelli with grilled pork and pork patties, served with fresh veggies and house fish sauce)

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    Pho 79 Restaurant

    Pho 79 Restaurant

    4.2(3.9k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Delicious bowls of pho with consistently well-balanced broth and generous portions of tender meat…read more They also offer a side bowl of oxtail at an incredible price, which makes this spot feel even more special and worth the visit. When I arrived with my family, there was already a lineup and a waitlist board hanging by the door. I recommend stopping by to add your name before searching for parking so you can save yourself some waiting time. A huge recommendation if you're looking for a satisfying bowl of pho in Westminster!

    Phở 79 is a true Orange County institution that has been serving the community for years, and it's…read moreeasy to see why there is almost always a line out the door. Be prepared: this place is incredibly popular, especially during peak hours. Parking can definitely be challenging because of how busy it is. The last time I visited on a Monday, the lot was completely full, and I ended up parking on the street. The restaurant is also primarily cash only, so come prepared. They open early, making it a perfect breakfast spot for an early bowl of pho. The pho broth is exactly what I want when I'm craving comfort food--clean, flavorful, and incredibly soothing. However, the star of the meal for me was the chả giò. Wow. Although they arrived after our pho, they came out at the perfect temperature. I was hesitant to take a bite right away because freshly fried food usually burns my mouth, but these were just right. Crispy, airy, savory, and absolutely delicious. Paired with their fish sauce, it was perfection. I enjoyed the egg rolls so much that next time I'm definitely ordering the egg roll vermicelli bowl. Service was friendly and prompt despite how busy it was, and it's clear the staff works hard to keep things moving. One thing I love is seeing all of the awards and accolades displayed on the walls. Phở 79 received the prestigious James Beard America's Classics Award, and it's easy to understand why after one meal here. This restaurant is truly an Orange County icon. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new location, as signs throughout the restaurant announce the upcoming move. While I'll miss the original spot, I'm excited for the new space--hopefully with more parking! Some places are worth the wait, and Phở 79 is absolutely one of them.

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    Pho 79 Restaurant - Ca ri ga (Chicken curry)

    Ca ri ga (Chicken curry)

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    Pho Ga Hai Van - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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