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    Pho Mai

    3.5 (381 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PHO MAI ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Filet Mignon Pho
    Steff M.

    Broth was flavorful and staff was attentive. Menu isn't as flexible as I am used to but they had pho options i like. They have a wonderful selection of beverages and foods.

    Booth Furniture (Seating is Poorly Maintained/Torn)
    Ian A.

    Pho Mai (Chino Hills) is a cesspool of shortcuts and subpar quality. My pho's beef tendon had congealed, melted black hair in it (Photo Attached). The booth's furniture is poorly maintained and showed tearing (Photo Attached). And the sauce bottles look unmaintained and half-hazard (Photo Attached). The cordial service and largely portioned, decent tasting pho prevents this review from sharply dropping below 3 stars. (Quick Note: Credit Cards have a $10 minimum. And Pho Mai does not accept Discover & American Express Credit Cards) I ordered the #1 Combination Pho (Pho Doc Biet - $16). The order arrived in seven minutes and five seconds. The pho's noodles were generous; however, I had some noodles with clumpy ends. These noodles were difficult to separate and too starchy, so they created a gummy texture and taste. The meat is also bountiful. I appreciated most of the fresh meat. Unfortunately, I found a beef tendon that wasn't properly cleaned, so it had congealed black hairs in it. The broth had a meaty aftertaste. Service is cordial. The young staff works quickly. I observed how they clean tables as customers leave. However, rather than bringing the dirty bowls to the back, they instead roll out a dingy bucket cart besides the table. Then, staff dumps the leftovers and cleans it out in the open. As they cleaned, I noticed how their rushing left bits of small trash on the floor. Unfortunately, ambiance is very poor. When entering Pho Mai (Chino Hills), I immediately felt the stuffy and warm musk of the location. The interior smelt like smoky broth. The funky pop 80s/90s music felt very dated (songs: What is Love?; Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!!). The furniture and menus are poorly maintained. The booth's chairs are worn down; the tables had that dried sticky feel; the menus had dried/old smudges. Pho Mai (Chino Hills) reminded me of a faltering retirement home. Overall, Pho Mai (Chino Hills) serves largely portioned food, but its quality is substandard. I hope it improves. 2.5/5

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    Last night 3/26/2025 for dinner we walked in at about 57 minutes before closing time . Warmed welcome with a smile approached by server! Very cozy dining seating with rows of ceiling lights making restaurant merry and bright!! Ordered the Green Tea with Lychee cubes and quenched my thirst !! Beef Pad See-ew was smoky flavorful served with flat noodles , beef slices and broccoli . The Filet Mignon Pho had light seasoned flavorful broth with noodles and tender filet mignon meat. Onion strings were mixed in the noodles which gave it a different take on just plain soft noodles but had a crunchy bite too! I can't wait to visit again and try the other PHO like the ox tail and ribs!!!!

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    Bienvenido A.

    Ambience quiet and casual. Place clean and organized. Seating arrangement nice and spacious. Good service. Ordered Filet Mignon pho and Beef Pad see-ew. Mignon meat with pho soft and tender but soup has milder and not as rich in flavor. Pad see-ew not as so sweet and savory but chewy texture & smokiness still made it an enjoyable meal. Lychee lemonade drink was refreshing and a good palette finisher. Will come back to try other dishes on their menu.

    Mango sticky rice

    Not too many people when we got there around 7 pm for a late dinner. Service was very good, staffs were courteous, food came out in no time . Ordered seafood combination pho and mango sticky rice. Music was very low, were able to converse with my friends.

    Hope C.

    The spring rolls here are the worst I've ever had. The shrimp tasted extremely fishy, and the sauce was also very fishy. The texture was really bad as well. These are the worst spring rolls I've ever had at any Vietnamese restaurant.

    Gross
    Peach D.

    Look at what I ordered versus what I received. Only three pieces of chicken, no fish sauce no soup literally nothing I also asked for broken rice and I got regular rice.

    Have hair inside!
    Nuo M.

    The food has hair inside. Tastes not that good. Do not suggest coming to the restaurant.

    #21 Crispy Chicken Leg Quarter Soup with egg noodles
    Matthew C.

    I found this place on a complete whim while driving by to a nearby mall. I went during a Saturday lunch service. There were a half dozen tables seated in the same area and they let me sit where there was an open table. I ordered the #21 Crispy Chicken Leg Quarter Soup with egg noodles. For those unfamiliar with this dish, the chicken is prepared after you order it- seasoned and deep fried. Since it is a chicken leg quarter, it takes some time to deep fry until fully cooked so a 15 minute wait is not uncommon. This is a traditional Vietnamese dish but it is not served at may restaurants anymore because it is not as popular with the younger generations. I was talking with the manager and he confirmed that exact same thing, it is not very popular with the younger ones but the older customers really appreciate it being on the menu. This goes along with the chicken curry stew that is served with the French bread- which they also have on the menu. This dish did not disappoint! Well seasoned, flavorful, crispy and tasty. Overall, very good quality of food and service. I did not see any quality issues while I was there that I've seen in other reviews. I am definitely going back again.

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    it was so juicyyyyyyyy youll like the clay pot fish numba 58 so good i got it twice. i need 85 chars so here you go aaaaaaaaaa so good

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    It's always been so good and fast service! Don't let the reviews fool you this place is a go to

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    40 friggin minutes for 4 things?! Weak as hell...terrible! Are you serious? You can't make 4 things? Go out of business!

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    Ask the Community - Pho Mai

    Ox tail soup?

    Yas babe

    Do you guys have any indoor seating? I plan on going tomorrow it might be raining

    Girl they are an indoor restaurant

    Do they use cilantro in their dishes?

    Yes, there is cilantro in their dishes.

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    The Flinderstreet Cafe

    4.6
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    This place is really nice the food is also very good. Good for eating brunch. The service is nice…read moreas well.

    Food today made me sick and the young girls working there were rude or clueless…read more The cashier didn't know the menu items. They advertise as having vegan food but she didn't know which ones were vegan. I got the avocado toast and the avocado spread looked a little brown. It was really overpriced too. The avocado toast was small and with the drink the total amount for my order was $20. While I was eating it, it tasted a little off. 30 min after eating it, I started getting stomach pains and later threw up in the restroom and continued to have the runs and threw up two more times after we left. When I told the cashier I think I ate something spoiled cus I threw up, she seemed really unbothered and I had to ask for a refund. Her coworker, instead of providing a refund, a young rude girl with stickers on her face, proceeded to give me attitude and blame it on my diet (?) because I ordered THEIR vegan avocado toast. She seemed suspicious of me saying their food made me sick. She also said she'd been working here for 4 years and never had issues with their avocado. Like I'm just telling her what happened.. but she felt the need to get defensive and blame it on me. Such rudeness and unprofessionalism instead of acknowledging that something may have gone wrong with the food, provide a remedy or offer an apology. The food didn't even taste that good and my friend wasn't impressed with his food either. Do these young people not understand the meaning of customer service? If not, don't work in customer service. Having basic decency and not acting like a brat would be a good start.

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    Roscoes

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Attention my friends Walk in and it's open seating! No need…read moreto stand around waiting for a host to seat you! Once you find a seat an employee will acknowledge you! From there they are very attentive you will see their team work come in to play! My hubby ordered the Hawaiian pizza it wasn't bad wish they listened to the light cheese and extra sauce request but we were hungry so we ate it. It does have a kick because the jalapeños so if your tolerance go spice is low beware...I enjoyed my lunch burnt tips was good! Drink cups are nice and tall love the big cups!! I enjoyed the patio seating on this nice day!

    I don't hand out praise like this lightly, so understand the gravity of what I'm about to say:…read more The Classic Reuben didn't just meet expectations... it rearranged them. I have eaten my way through filet mignon, ribeyes that could make you emotional, slow braised short ribs that fall apart if you look at them too hard, and somehow, somehow, this corned beef just walked in, sat down at the head of the table, and said, "We're doing things differently now." The meat? Ridiculous. Tender in a way that makes you question physics. Moist without being greasy. Rich without crossing into that heavy, regret filled territory. Every bite felt like it had been engineered by someone who understands joy on a molecular level. And then, because apparently that wasn't enough, you get the balance. The sauerkraut cuts through with just the right tang. The Russian dressing slides in with this creamy, slightly sweet acidity that ties everything together like it has a degree in culinary diplomacy. Nothing fights. Nothing overwhelms. It's harmony. It's orchestral. It's borderline inappropriate how good it is. The rye bread? Let's talk about it. Toasty, flavorful, structurally sound, which matters, because this sandwich has presence. It doesn't just hold the sandwich, it participates. It shows up. It contributes. Now let me save you from making the same mistake I did: Do not order the fries. Listen, the curly fries are great. I'm not here to slander them. But pairing them with this sandwich is like trying to follow a standing ovation with a fireworks show indoors. It's too much. This sandwich is already peak decadence. Add fries, and you've crossed into excess that your soul, and your digestive system, will have a meeting about later. Next time, I am getting fruit. Something light. Something that respects what just happened on that plate. Final verdict: This isn't just a sandwich. It's an event. A commitment. A decision you don't make casually. And yes, I will absolutely be ordering it again.

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    Another look at their dining area along with the bar.
    Another look at their dining area along with the bar.
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    Menu 05/2026 (Chino Hills location only)

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    Menu 05/2026 (Chino Hills location only)

    Pho Mai - asianfusion - Updated July 2026

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