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    Pho Lantern Cafe

    4.1 (989 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO LANTERN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chris S.

    Good service. Good sized portions. Good quality. Good flavor. I would return to try other items!

    Clay Pot rice with Chicken curry and Vegetables in coconut milk
    Kaylee L.

    I ordered to go and picked up the Clay Pot chicken curry rice with vegetables in coconut milk. I also ordered the chicken noodle soup on the kid's menu because I was craving soup on a cold day. I enjoyed the clay pot dish; it was very flavorful with a generous amount of chicken and variety of vegetables. The chicken noodle soup was so-so. It could have used some basil, cilantro and other herbs and spices that usually accompanies pho soup. I am glad I got the kid size and not the full size. I would definitely return and try the other clay pot dishes.

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    Molly O.

    Nice clean quiet place to have a great bowl of pho! Broth was delicious. One of the best bowls of chicken pho I've had and I grew up in Orange County so I know good pho! The staff was super friendly and food came out hot and fast. I can't wait to go back!

    Combination Pho
    Sean S.

    Short: Solid food for a good price. A small restaurant with a nice seating area. Long: I enjoyed my time at Pho Lantern Cafe. The service was quick and friendly, with the waitress being very attentive. The food is solid, I enjoyed my combination Pho, it was the perfect thing for a cold day. I would have to say my favorite part was the broth, full of flavor and very tasty. The meat was decent, however not up to par with the broth. Overall, this is a great spot for a bite to eat.

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    Jim B.

    Nice little place. The server was helpful but wasn't real fluent in english. Vietnamese food. We had never esten this sort of food but loved the Pho filet soup.

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    Cassie H.

    WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! We recently moved to CDM and we're so afraid any good pho places would be too far, but this place is PERFECTION. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We brought our dog and ate outside and had a blast. We got the brisket pho and rare steak pho and they were delicious. Love when they give you a ton of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño and lime on the side! We got the large bowl and it was two meals. Had to each take it home and you know pho is always even better the next day! Also got the little appetizer sampler with crab Rangoon and egg rolls and it was great! Perfect starter. The service was OUTSTANDING. Joe took care of us and he loved our dog so much and made him feel so welcome. He even brought our pup some meatballs to feed him!! Our dog was obsessed with this place. He even started crying as he saw Joe walking around inside through the window. This is our pho spot now. No need to go to any other pho place. Cant wait to try the other dishes. We love you guys!

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    I get their chicken pho at least once a month. The service is great very courteous.

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    Not my favorite for the price. The noodles were decent, but the broth was weak, and there was not much flavor. Won't be back.

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    Absolutely love it - perf comfort food vibes and super casual. Good place to name drop first and last names ;)

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    We love the filet pho! We always get it to go and they package everything separate for easy assembly at home. Definitely recommend.

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    I usually don't go to breweries because I'm not the biggest beer drinker, but if a place has other…read moredrinks besides beer, I'm always down to check it out. Came here the other day with some friends for drinks and food and honestly, it was such a good time. I really love the open concept here, especially the outdoor seating area. There's plenty of tables and open space, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends and family. It's also super kid friendly since there's room for them to run around and burn off all that energy while everyone relaxes. But be sure to dress warm cause it definitely gets chilly at night . I got their Levy Lemonade and wow... I was actually surprised by how good it was. It has lavender in it, but the flavor wasn't overpowering at all, which I personally loved. The drink was refreshing, smooth, and not too sweet or bitter , just perfectly balanced. We also ordered the chicken wings and they were really good. I do wish they let you do half-and-half flavors because the lemon pepper was VERY lemony but still super tasty. The woman helping us at the register was really friendly and helpful when it came to recommending drinks. Honestly, the whole staff was welcoming and nice, which made the experience even better I can already tell this is going to become one of my regular spots. Thank you Green Cheek Beer Co. for such a fun experience !!! I'll definitely be back soon

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    One of our Hazy IPAs
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    Tons of seating outside
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    Another view of the indoor private event area

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