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    Pho Legend

    3.9 (566 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Soup, Vietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Kristine H.

    Rainy days call for a warm bowl of soup, and this spot delivered. Lunchtime was definitely busy, so expect a bit of a crowd. Parking is limited since the business shares a lot with other shops. Service was ok. The ambiance was lively, with customers conversation filling the space, making it a bit noisier than average. Now, the soup: the beef broth was fantastic, rich but not heavy, well-balanced without being too watered down. The large portion was generous and easily enough for two people to share.

    Mike C.

    The pho here was kind of disappointing because the broth wasnt as flavorful as it should've been compared to other pho I've ate before. But their charcoaled pork plate was amazing, that made up for it. The meat had a smokey taste to it was it was seasoned well. Their service is super fast, not sure if thats a good thing because it could mean they premade the food already instead of cooking it fresh. The other plus that is there's parking. That's super rare in LA.

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    S C.

    Great service pho is just okay I've had way better , the beef broth is very liquorish and very cinnamon taste had

    Egg rolls
    Christina B.

    Disappointing experience overall. The Egg rolls were a letdown -- hard, dry, and flavorless. Definitely not worth the price. They were incredibly hard and dry -- almost like biting into stale crackers. Zero flavor, and the texture made them really unpleasant to eat. For the price they charged, I expected something at least fresh and edible. Totally not worth it. Pho was decent in flavor, but super heavy on the MSG. I was thirsty the entire day after. On the bright side, service was polite and the environment is clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the food quality didn't live up to the setting.

    Chris Y.

    I really enjoyed coming to this place. I've been craving this dish for a long time. I made sure that I ordered a large house special. That's gonna have a lot in it. Give yourself some time to enjoy it. I wanna try more of the appetizers next time because the food here is prepared so ridiculously well that you just have to keep eating For a variety of drinks from alcoholic to nonalcoholic me? I had to have the Vietnamese coffee as it was the middle of the afternoon and a favorite of mine I found the portions incredible I enjoy having water with lime, but I also order extra peppers which helps with the vitamin vitamin C intake lol the service is incredibly fast, but the food is very well prepared. I found this to be a great deal.!

    Brisket and flank pho
    Lucia L.

    Since I moved to LA, I've been looking for an authentic Vietnamese spot, and I'm so glad I checked out @pholegend.ktown ! As someone who goes to OC a lot/is from San Jose, my standards for Vietnamese food are really high, so it was nice finding a solid spot with an extensive menu of their signature beef/chicken pho noodle bowls, as well as traditional Vietnamese dishes such as broken rice, vermicelli and banh mi. As a broke student, I appreciated the reasonable menu pricing (yes, I'm side-eyeing some other Vietnamese spots that charge $80 for pho LOL), and everything we ordered was made well and HUGE in portion. Definitely recommend checking them out if you're in Ktown and craving authentic Vietnamese food that won't break the bank! Featured here: seafood special brisket and flank pho spring rolls Charbroiled pork with rice charbroiled chicken banh mi strawberry soda lemonade

    Jean B.

    I regularly eat here but today i was disapponted because the mung bean sprouts in my vermicwlli salad were old and withered. They were not fresh at all. The tips were visibly brown and soggy. The service is the same. The staff are helpful and the restaurant is clean.

    Holly M.

    Really good pho in Koreatown. Rare steak is a go-to always and the milk tea is some of the best boba I've had from a pho place. Eggrolls were perfect and the staff were so so friendly. Upscale interior compared to most other pho places too.

    Egg rolls, pork rice dish and strawberry soda lemonade
    Carlyn U.

    I randomly stopped by this Vietnamese restaurant because I had to wait for my car to charge at Vons and was hungry. This place was close and had 4 stars, so I decided to give it a try. The inside was not crowded and looked clean. I ordered the egg rolls, a pork rice dish (#20), and a strawberry soda lemonade (with honey instead of sugar). Everything was delicious! The egg rolls were hot, flavorful, and perfectly crisp. The pork was tasty and there was a good amount of meat. My total was less than $40, which I thought was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

    charbroiled pork banh mi
    Mika C.

    wow i'm ready to be back!!! I knew this place was legit when I saw the avocado smoothie on the menu and ordered that expeditiously. everything we had was absolutely delicious from the house special pho, to the pork chop rice dish, to the egg rolls (viet egg rolls are the best), vermicelli bowl to the banh mi!!! so happy to find a spot closer to me than trekking across to sgv. the service was great, the people who work here are the sweetest!

    Rate steal and brisket pho
    Carlo G.

    Decent pho in Ktown! I'm usually skeptical of pho places in Ktown because they don't seem authentic, but I'd say this spot is closer to the traditional style. I got the rare steak and brisket pho and it was pretty good. Wasn't a fan of how clumped the noodles were at the bottom, so it was a bit hard to eat. The flavor itself is great though. The meat was also pretty decent. When I went the restaurant was busy so it did take some effort to flag down staff for things like condiments and the bill.

    Pho house special.
    Judevasily S.

    Decent pho spot that's in the area the flavor wasn't there at all it's more like a Korean fusion pho not Vietnamese imo. Service was wonderful but the lady needed a little help in the morning. The place is nice had a picnic style table.

    Chicken pho
    Anna S.

    Delicious pho with amazing service, food, and interior design. We really enjoyed our meal and the prices were extremely affordable. I got the chicken pho and my friend got the veggie pho bc she's vegan but she loved it! A very reliable, homey, and cost-efficient meal

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    Second time coming here and it was just as crazy as the first. Delicious pho. The number 5 is the way to go!

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    2.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

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    Twelve years ago, I fell in love with Au Lac and wrote a glowing review. Living on LA's Westside, I…read morerarely make it to Downtown, so today was my first visit back since then. I can't believe it's been 12 years--and I'm so happy to say it was every bit as incredible as I remembered. My friend and I came for lunch. I ordered the vegetable pho, and she had the curry rice. Both dishes were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, comforting, and beautifully prepared. Honestly, I wish we had more time because we had another appointment downtown. I would have loved to try more dishes and definitely dessert! Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. He checked on us at just the right moments without ever feeling intrusive. The service was as impressive as the food. The restaurant has such a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially loved the beautiful ceramic water cups with bird designs--they were so unique and charming. Even the water tasted wonderful! I'm thrilled that Au Lac is still thriving after all these years. If anything, the food tasted even better than I remembered. I certainly won't wait another 12 years before coming back. In fact, I was so impressed that I convinced my husband to come with me next Saturday for dinner! I've tried many vegan restaurants over the years, and Au Lac remains my absolute favorite. My favorite on the Westside is Variable Café, but if you're willing to drive a little farther, Au Lac is on another level. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is truly outstanding. Five stars without hesitation!

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    4.0
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    Tucked away in the Lil Tokyo mall on the 2nd floor above the chaos of the plaza. The restaurant…read morecertainly had warm, and inviting ambiance with a relaxing feel, and some contemporary music. The spot was mostly empty when my girlfriend and I arrived for dinner around 5:30pm on a Saturday. We ordered with the host and picked out a table by the window to people watch while we waited for our food. We waited only maybe 10 minutes before the pho, vermicelli, and spring roles were served. Each dish was colorful, had great presentation, and nice portions for the price. The pho we ordered was spicy level hot and did have well done broth and a good amount of sliced steak. The protein was tender, and the veggie toppings added great elements of minty crunch and herbal delight. I enjoyed my combination noodles. The bowl had a good mix of vegetables and a few types of protein ( chicken, pork, fried egg roll, and shrimp ) it was awesome! The spring rolls were terrific as well. The peanut sauce had some nut crumbles for texture which had subtle crunch with every spring role bite. The food was good, staff was great, and I'd consider coming back if ever in the area again with a Vietnam craving.

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    4.6
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    2.4 mi
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    This place is the best! It's so cute and our server Tan was so sweet. The appetizers were amazing…read morebut by far the best thing was the pho! The broth was so flavorful and fragrant and it was perfect! The mango sticky rice was incredible as well, and because it was my birthday they brought it out in the cutest hear shape! I can't recommend this enough.

    I absolutely love The Sister's Café! The food is authentic, full of flavor, and the portions are…read moregenerous enough to share. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and has a really nice atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. They take the time to offer recommendations and help you decide if you're unsure what to order, which is something I really appreciate when dining out. Some of my favorites are the shrimp salad rolls with their delicious peanut sauce, the spicy edamame, the spicy chicken wings, the shrimp fried rice, and my absolute favorite is the sizzling spicy barbecue pork hot pan. Everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Their Thai tea is always refreshing, and from time to time I stop by just to grab one of their Vietnamese coffees, which never disappoints. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food with amazing flavors, generous portions, and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend giving The Sister's Café a try!

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