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    Pho Lab

    4.7 (573 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
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    Flies landing on our food
    marcen m.

    Disappointing experience, unfortunately can't recommend. There was a fly landing on our table and around our food multiple times while we were eating. Not exactly appetizing when you're mid-meal. Service was the bigger issue though. Our server took our order and then completely disappeared. We sat there for a long time waiting for the check, checking the room hoping someone would swing by, and eventually just gave up and went to pay at the front ourselves. No one checked on us once. On top of that, the food itself was just okay. Nothing that would make up for the wait or the flies. Between the bugs and the lack of service, I won't be back.

    Cabin B.

    I decided to give Pho Lab another try and came back with a few friends because we wanted to try some of the newer menu items. Unfortunately, this visit was a completely different experience from my first one. The biggest issue was the number of flies inside the dining area. There were so many that we spent most of our meal constantly swatting them away instead of enjoying our food. It became distracting enough that it affected the entire dining experience. What concerned me the most was seeing that many flies indoors while people were eating. As a customer, it made me wonder how the restaurant is managing cleanliness overall, including around the food preparation areas. I obviously can't speak to what happens in the kitchen, but the situation was concerning enough that it made me lose confidence during the meal. It's unfortunate because I had a positive impression from my previous visit, and that's why I decided to come back. I really hope this was just a temporary issue and that management addresses it quickly, because no one should have to spend an entire meal fighting off flies. Based on this experience, I probably won't be returning until the issue is resolved

    Betty G.

    Got a list of suggested local restaurants via email by Yelp so decided to try Pho Lab out. Was so surprised how good it was. I got the combo pho and everything was delicious. The brisket was very lean and so tender. Meatballs were very good. Rare steak and tripe were also tender. Broth was good. So I took my husband, my sister and her husband back a week later. The three (3) of us ordered the same, combo pho, and my husband got the shaken beef with garlic noodles. Everything was good but the brisket in the pho was more fatty this second time around. Service was also better the first time. Second visit, service was slow. We sat and waited for a long while and no one came to take our orders. The owner came around and checked on us later when we were done eating. She's always so nice. Absolutely a great local pho restaurant to visit when we don't want to drive to the Little Saigon.

    Michelle N.

    Yummy! So happy there is another good pho place in South OC! I don't have to drive all the way to garden grove. Price is reasonable, the bowl is big, however it could use more meat! The broth comes out piping hot, tastes great, authentic, and delicious. It did take a while for them to get our order (because the World Cup was one) and then the food did take a while to come out. But I would overall come back!

    Spring roll shrimp
    Rick S.

    Came back to try the shrimp spring rolls - freshly made, light and delicious with the peanut sauce. Also got my usual pho combination - a solid choice with lots of meat and savory broth. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Ambiance is airy and casual.

    Alexis T.

    Saturday late night dinner. Called to see when their last-seating time would be and we made it just in time. Delicious per usual, and the food came out lightning fast. Til next time!

    Keycee D.

    Came across this spot one night while trying to figure out dinner and decided to check out Pho Lab for some pho. My husband and I both ordered the pho combination and added the rib bone. The broth itself was really good--flavorful and comforting--but the rib bone didn't quite hit for me. It wasn't as tender as I expected, and I think it could've been cooked a bit longer to get that fall-off-the-bone texture. We also ordered their fried chicken wings, which are a must every time we come here. They're perfectly fried and seasoned, and honestly delicious even on their own. The garlic butter dipping sauce is a great bonus, but not even necessary. Even our 3-year-old loves the wings. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious, and we've never had to wait for a table. They do seem to get a lot of to-go orders though. Overall, solid food and a place we'd come back to.

    brisket pho, shrimp spring rolls
    Denice J.

    One of my favorite Pho spots in OC. Broth is always so delicious and hot. Food comes out quickly and the meat is so tender. I love the crispy spring rolls here so much definitely a must try when you stop by. Staff is so kind and friendly and service is top tier. It's always so clean inside and the music is low but still enjoyable. Definitely stop by for your late night pho cravings.

    Maritza S.

    The good at Pho Lab is absolutely delicious. The meat is tender and the broth rich. The pho with beef bone is my favorite. The meat falls off the bone. The service is just ok. My biggest complaint is the cleanliness. The floors and booths are always dirty which can be off putting. FYI if you pay cash you get a discount.

    Christine S.

    My favorite place to come for the rib pho. The meat is so tender and juicy and falls right off the bone. The staff is friendly and service was so quick. Definitely give it a try!

    Golden Bao
    Christine T.

    More like 3.5 stars. I came for lunch excited to try a new spot for Pho since I was in the area. Sadly it was just ok. The broth in the pho was too light in flavor which is more telling of a northern style pho. I prefer a southern style pho so please take that into consideration with my review. I also got the golden bao which was interesting. I never had a fried version of the bao. I'm glad I tried it because the texture of the crispy outside with a soft dough on the inside was nice. That being said, I wish it was more juicy. I was looking for the wonderful meat juices that normally come with a steamed bao. Vietnamese coffee was also just ok. I was looking for that bold coffee depth of flavor but it also seemed a little on the light side.

    Garlic Noodles w/ Tiger Prawns
    Karen A.

    This neighborhood pho restaurant have a good selection of appetizers, pho, vermicelli noodles, and rice dishes. I ordered the garlic noodles with prawns and enjoyed it. Noodles are very tasty & prawns are cooked right & very flavorful. Staff are really friendly & attentive. Will definitely come back to try other dishes.

    Rachel C.

    I got the combination pho which came with tripe brisket, flank, tendon, and meatballs. It was really comforting and reminded me of the pho I had growing up. They were generous with the portions and it was well-priced. This might be my go-to spot for pho moving forward

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    Friday night this place was busy! Food was delicious! The restaurant was adorable and clean!

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    5 months ago

    Best pho in orange county no need to go elsewhere OMG!!! Great broth and best service ok

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    6 months ago

    Good portions and fair pricing! Would come back for a vietnamese food fix in lake forest.

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    6 months ago

    First time customers and would highly recommend to others. Great food, good pricing and a lovely atmosphere. Overall great service. 10/10

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    7 months ago

    A lot of amazing options, and food came out fast and was delicious. Great service and super cute on the inside as well!

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    8 months ago

    The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and feels very clean. The staff are also nice. The pho soup is delicious.

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    7 months ago

    Food was good, service was prompt and fast. Would come again. Plaza was easy to find parking

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    6 months ago

    Food is delicious, big portions and broad selection in the menu. Great service everyone is kind and attentive.

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    7 months ago

    We ordered the bone rib pho and pho only. both is very good. Service is also very good.

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    7 months ago

    I had the pho chicken soup and it blew my socks off my feet. Delicious, %100 would recommend

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    7 months ago

    Clean shop, pretty great food, really liked their pho's soup. Eggroll is very good too. Definitely will come back in the future!

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    6 months ago

    Great customer service! And great food ! Price are amazing too ! Servers are really attentive

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    Super friendly staff. Food was very fresh and tasty. A little limited in vegetarian options but enough for most people.

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    6 months ago

    Really good pho broth with amazing service. Great local ambience and authentic vibe inside the restaurant

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    6 months ago

    Quick service and amazing pho! The cajun fries w/ ribeye were also very good! Ambience and music were nice.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing Pho best I've ever had recommend to anyone would definitely come here again !!

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    This place is so good! The food is amazing and the staff is great too. Best pho I've ever had!!

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    Great Pho and great service the food came out very quickly and the service was 5 stars

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    Pho So 1 - Oxtail Pho with bone blending an incredible flavor in broth, and a side of tendon

    Pho So 1

    4.4(356 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I am giving this place a 5/5 rating solely on their pho (and bun bo hue)…read more Their broth was very flavorful and had a lot of depth for being free of msg! There aren't a lot of restaurant that offer bun bo hue, so I thought I'd also give that a try. I ordered the pho special, but swapped the pho broth for BBH because I saw another review on here mention they did that - and I am so happy I did! It was really tasty and flavorful with the perfect hint of spicy! I would say I'm pretty picky with food and I would bring my Vietnamese parents here. 5/5 on their taro smoothie. I like that it tastes like fresh taro. I don't really like when it tastes too artificial or too sweet, like the taro milk teas from boba shops. It's also extremely light. Super refreshing on hot days. For being a pho shop in lake Forest and not having to drive all the way to Westminster or bolsa. 5/5 on their pho 5/5 on their bun bo hue 5/5 on their vermicelli noodle dishes. I liked their fish sauce with the sambal 3/5 on the shaken beef (bo luc lac) they don't give you a lot and texture was a bit inconsistent. Flavor was good but wouldn't order it again for the price 2/5 on the chicken curry (ca ri ga) I'm used to Vietnamese curry being a bit sweeter and more coconut/creamier? It tasted a little unbalanced, not enough cream and too much spices (tumeric + cumin + coriander). Slightly salty and watery. I didn't like the chicken either . Service is good when you walk in to be seated and when ordering, but they don't always check in if you need water. You just flag them down. Not a big deal. I'm more interested in how the food tastes. I like that the inside reminds me of typical pho restaurants. Nice and simple. Here for the food! I'll be back!

    bo luc lac - skip it, they give you so very little meat beef…read morepho - broth is pretty good, get the large size no culantro, which is a shame

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    Pho So 1 - I enjoyed the food BUT the lack of service was disappointing. I pay for service; not to be treated as if a simple request is an annoyance.

    I enjoyed the food BUT the lack of service was disappointing. I pay for service; not to be treated as if a simple request is an annoyance.

    Pho So 1 - #61 - Shaken Filet Mignon...sofa king good! Meat was so tender and delicious!

    #61 - Shaken Filet Mignon...sofa king good! Meat was so tender and delicious!

    Pho So 1 - Beef and Eggroll rice combo.

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    Pho Tám Cali - BBQ pork and lemongrass chicken vermicelli

    Pho Tám Cali

    4.0(233 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Found this place nicely tucked away in a plaza. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised…read morehow packed it was. There was only one server so I was nervous that they'd be slow, but the service was great and food came out rather quickly! We tried the chicken pho which has a nice rich chicken broth. It still tasted clean without skimping out on the clean flavor so it was good! It came with a side of ginger sauce but it tasted good as is. Also got the lemongrass chicken vermicelli. The flavor was nice and authentic, and the chicken itself was nice and perfectly grilled! Some lemongrass chicken have too many chunks of lemongrass which I don't like, but this just had the right amount of the flavor. Overall great service and great food! They also have daily specials you can do. Give them a try if you're in the area!

    We dined in here. The lady who helped us was very sweet so she provided great customer…read moreservice...She was very careful with our table and approached eventhough we didnt need anything and that service is 5 star for me. The ambiance was chill. Lay back decoration, clean and cozy. The food was missing the protein portion. The spring shrimp roll had very tiny shrimps so i didnt get the taste of shrimp. About Banh mi, the same thing as you see in the picture the meat portion is too little in compare to bread. Most of each part was bread so tasting mostly like bread If not the meat itself was delicious when i tried separately. They didnt offer jalapeños or lemon. For me jalapeños is the most with my spring roll. Also, i didnt like the peanut dipping sauce....It was too sweet. There is also bunch of parking lot outside...

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    Pho Tám Cali - 2 Fries & 2 Drinka for $15!

    2 Fries & 2 Drinka for $15!

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    Pho King Way

    Pho King Way

    3.8(656 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    How many people have tried to write a review with this restaurant's built-in pun of a name?…read more Probably too many! No Pho King Way I would do that. I had been to other Pho King locations and was pleasantly surprised to see this Pho King location near me. This place really shines because they have the "I want a huge Pho King Bowl of Pho and I want it now" option. So of course I got the Pho King Bowl. And yes it was tasty, and service was prompt, though I did note at this location the Pho King bowl was not as big as the Pho King Bowl I got at another location. Though this location and the other were up to the Pho King clean standard. Five Pho King stars!

    This review is strictly for the beef pho. Service and ambiance are standard Asian vibes, still that…read morejust comes with the territory. At first taste, the broth was fatty (supposed to be clear broth), lacked depth, and didn't have enough sweet to balance the salty. When I finally dug into the contents of the bowl, suddenly the broth was almost flavorless. This tells me either they're recipe just sucks or they're watering down the broth. I BARELY dressed the broth with a little bit of sriracha, so there's no way it would have stood up to my usual routine. Speaking of dressing, wtf is a lemon doing on the plate of accoutrements??? Always lime, never lemon! Meats were fine. The red onion instead of white onion was weird, but not blasphemous like the lemon. They fail miserably on the broth, which is the most important part of this meal!

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