This pho shop is located near my work so I come here often for lunch. The food is great just like most other pho places, but the service is excellent and consistant. This is currently my favorite lunch spot. read more

Pho Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

Giving One star just for the beef lo lac because that dish was the highlight but beside that, I hate to give bad reviews but never had such bad customer experience and bad spring rolls ever. Especially for a Vietnamese restaurant, everyone knows that spring rolls (goi cuon) has vermicelli in it. Ask any Vietnamese especially if spring rolls come with vermicelli and they will tell you it does. When I told the guy that it didn't taste good, no vermicelli in there, and even the peanut sauce was like watery, he just ignored me and didn't even offer to change it or make another one. The bald head guy started getting upset and didn't even wanna try to listen. He says that some goi cuon doesn't have vermicelli and I should have asked before I order it. Nver heard that before. I asked him if he ever went to a vietnamese restaurant and asked for vermicilli in his spring rolls, he wouldn't even answer. Don't think this guy is a real Vietnamese. Won't be coming here again. Go to pho 45 if you want good Vietnamese food, where at least they will treat you with respect and you don't have to order vermicelli in your spring rolls because IT ALREADY COMES IN IT. read more

Pho Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Love this place! The pho soup is amazing. Its worth the drive for some really good pho.

We were in the area and looked up pho soups and found this great spot. We had the combination pho soup and it was delicious. So tasty. I would definitely come back here again when I'm back in the area. I would totally recommend this family owned business. read more

bomb!! i love Pho and this is my go-to spot for some tasty soup. Broth is very flavorful you dont need to add any sauces to your bowl. ordered and got my dish super fast. read more

My family loves this place. It's family owned and they're always attentive and friendly. When our kids were little the owner would bring them treats. The food is delicious and reasonably priced! Everything's good here! read more

Ok first things first id give it a five but since ive only been there twice a 4 will have to due for now. The service is great, you get the feeling that family is serving you and thats because quite frankly they are. I had spring rolls and a #3 w/ thai tea. Excellent! Pho didnt need condiments at all but I threw sprouts, bit of chili, and greens in anyways. Sandy, my waitress was very sweet and we chatted about the college life at lb and la. Pho mai is small but thats what gives you that intimate home cooked meal feeling. Cheers to pho mai!! read more

Now they take credit cards!!! They used to only take debit cards with an additional charge. NO MO

Not too big of complaints for this restaurant. One, the service was mediocre. Didn't check on us too much and sort of concentrated on their own thing. Two, it was a little pricey than other pho places I've gone to. But other than the the food was very good & we didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out. Overall, I would come here again if I was really craving it but if not, I would find another place that isn't as expensive. read more

This place is just awesome, never fails to satisfy. I been coming here for years now and the consistency of the flavor remains intact. Their Pho is hands down the best in LA. read more

My girlfriend took me to eat Pho for my first time. Ive lived around the corner from there about 8 years and never noticed this place. Im glad she took me I loved the food I had a #2 and #101 egg rolls were amazing! The customer service was also very friendly. A must try if you never ate there before read more

Pho Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Pho mai is our favorite local pho place- 5/5 stars if were talking about the area. its kind of a hole in the wall which is nice because it has a nice family feeling. The broth is super yummy and i love that they give ou extra limes (most places give you one or two limes with almost no juice). The place was surprisingly very clean, cleaner than any pho place ive ever been to. The other food dishes looked delicious and i plan on trying some in the future. read more

I'm not going to lie This place food is on par with every other pho place ever However The service I am getting Blows 5star high end restaurants out the water Damn I could write a novel on how. Nice and fast the service is but come find out for yourself Stopped to grab a quick lunch and feel like staying the whole day But this place Service wise unbelievable read more

Always a pleasant experience, incredible authentic food, lots to choose from and never have to wait too long. One of the places that I enjoy to eat at & I would never pass up. Business is owned and operated by family who will always greet you with the warm and friendly smile. read more

I used to work across the street from this place and would eat here 1-2 times per week. I would get it to go a lot of the time, and my coworkers always knew what I was eating. Piping hot PHO soup! # 2 on the menu is my fave and an order of egg rolls! YUMMY YUMM!!! This place is very tiny, and u can easily miss it. I used to call my order in all the time, then go pick it up. It never took over 10 min, thats fast! The owners are really nice, and always give me all the little extras I want. (Chile + Lime) This is making me miss it so. I guess I'll have to make a stop in here soon! read more

Very delicious Pho ! Always get the Brisket pho with extra brisket to go and is always HOT when I arrive home , chai tea delicious and Sunny In the front is great and always accommodating. read more

Growing up in whittier, I only Columbused this place in recent years BUT since trying their thin beef slice pho and combination fried rice, it has become my and my bf's regular order. There is hands down no better place. Tried pho places in El Monte and puente hills, with higher Asian pop., but pho mai has rly fresh veggies, flavorful broth, and the bombest egg rolls The owner is a kind older guy always with a smile ready for his customers. read more

I've been coming to this family is a family owed restaurant for 7 years now. The pho here is absolutely amazing. Also I would highly recommend the lemon grass chicken on a hot day or the filet mignon. Just note that if you order the filet mignon is for a garlic lover. It does get extremely crouded during lunch business days and winter. Also if you plan to place a phone order during these times, I would recommend placing it a half hour to 45min before hand. read more

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Had a late lunch here with a friend from out of town. Was warned by my sister not to eat here cause of her bad experience, but according to Yelp, it was an ok place to go. I took my chances....... Should have listened to my sister.... I ordered the spring rolls and egg rolls as an appetizer. Now, first off, let me say that I am vietnamese and know what Vietnamese food is supposed to taste like. The spring rolls had very small amounts of pork and shrimp in it, overloaded with noodles (filler if you ask me), stale vegetables, and hard rice paper. The peanut sauce was so watered down it didn't even taste like peanut sauce anymore. Disgusting!! The eggrolls were no better. They weren't fresh and were thin. WTF? Vietnamese eggrolls aren't thin by any means. The Nuoc Mam (fish sauce for dipping the eggrolls), was so watered down also. It didnt even taste like fish sauce. The eggrolls themselves were burnt. Not a good start. I ordered the Fried Rice with everything in it. It was ok, but come on, who can mess up fried rice? Oh wait.. read one of my other reviews... it's possible. =( The only reason this establishment doesn't get one star, is how nice the people are. Attentive and always checking up on you. Word of advice. They don't have any AC. Instead they prop the door open with ceiling fans in hyper mode. Not much seating area, so order to go if you need to. I won't be back. I can get better Vietnamese food at Pho Olivia. read more

Best Vietnamese food in Whittier!!!! My whole family started coming here about 7 or more years ago. Really recommend the diced beef with rice, so much flavor in it. Promise you won't be disappointed. Service is great as well. read more

Pho first and next door a cup of bionicos. Pho in South Whittier, oh yeah! After taking the plunge at the 24 fitness, nothing cures the pangs of hunger like a piping hot bowl of Vietnamese soup with a side of lettuce wrapped fried egg rolls. Oink! Nice owners to boot. read more

Went here with my Pops and the food was great! Service was a little slow though. Place is kinda small but it is very clean. And the pho broth was a bit too salty but it was good! I got the seafood pho and my father got the fried rice with saucage and chicken and beef in it, that was really good too. I love that they give you little fried rolls too, this is the only place I've been to so far that's done that. I'm definetly coming back here soon! read more

Quaint place. Good service. I was so Looking forward to first bite! It was so awesome!!!! And it was packed very well to take home. Nothing spilled and was separated. Got home, unpacked, got a big bowl, opened up everything, mixed it all up and wah-Lah!!! Go Chopsticks!!!! read more

Pho Mai - Very clean and good service. Taking home to eat. Smells good so i believe will be! - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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I've been coming here for years and the food has always been good. You get served fast and the people working there are friendly. Lunch time is always packed. That's why I either show up 1 hour earlier or later. read more

OMGosh!!! I love love love this place! I'm addicted to their Pho Tom (Shrimp Pho). I come here often, the service is friendly. It's family owned. I can't get enough of this place their broth is very flavorful unlike some other Pho places I've been too. read more

Great place for Pho! It seems like the word got out about that too cause sometimes you have to wait for a table, but it's worth it if you have to. Once you order though the food doesn't normally take long to get to your table. The soup is tasty and the price isn't expensive. I always drink either their Thai tea or hot green tea. I haven't explored the menu past their pho so I can't say much about what else they have, but if you're in the mood for pho check out this place! read more

Pho Mai - Pho Ga & hot green tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

Goto pho place in Santa Fe springs when not in the san Gabriel valley. Their pho and stir fry noodles are excellent. read more

This place is dirty. N portions are small. Had the pho tai/beef wrap. Beef wrap had like 2 pieces of beef and tasted funny. Pho tai was super greesy. Had the runs right when i got home. Sigh. This ia wat i get for not going to pho tasty since it was 1 mi further. read more

Absolutely love this place! I never get tired of their food. It is s how in the wall joint but even if you get it to go, it is still fresh. Also, great service. The guy that is always there is super friendly and very helpful. read more

The best pho in Santa Fe springs/Whittier!! If soup isn't your thing then their diced beef w rice is so good!! Yummy!! The staff are always so humble and genuinely nice!! read more

Pho Mai - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

I've had Pho many places and this is as close to home made as I've ever had. Ingredients are fresh and my order didn't take forever like in other places read more

This PHO sucks!!! I can get better Pho in a can. I'm had pho all my life. This is sooooooo terrible and I was ashamed to see that they were vietnamese people in the kitchen cooking too.. PATHETIC!!!! read more

I love it here! The spicy chicken #100 is so good! #11 which is a veggie stir fry is perfect! I feel as if all their plates are homemade style which is why i love it here! And of course the pho is delicious. read more

This place is very small and gets PACKED for lunch so go early! I had the beef steak pho which was a large portion and very good although I would have appreciated some more vegetables (onions, cilantro, etc.). They also have green iced tea which is my favorite and probably a good part of the reason I am giving 4 stars! read more

My fiancée wanted soup so we decided to try this place in whittier. We got there 20 min before they closed and sat right down and looked at the menu to order. We both ordered the Pho. She got the chicken and I got the special. We also ordered some shrimp and pork spring roles with a peanut butter dipping sauce. Place looked a little run down and old but those are the best places. The little hole in the walls. Will be going back, you can't really go wrong with Pho. read more

Pho Mai - The special of the house. - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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I love small family owned places, I had a tooth out this morning so on my way to my office I stopped in to get soup. The food is great! Decor is very cute, and the staff seems to be all family. I would without question come back when I can handle solid foods. read more

Pho Mai - Thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

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Came here on Veteran's Day with the fiance and was delighted with the food & service. As a person of Vietnamese descent AND having established and worked in our own family-operated Vietnamese restaurant in my childhood/ young adulthood, I appreciated the spirit & heart of this place, too. I had the beef ball pho and my fiance had the prawn, grilled pork, & egg roll vermicelli. We also had fried egg rolls on the side. Delicious! Everything! Fresh vegetables, meats had that awesome just-off-the-grill essence. Thumbs way up to all the other ingredients. You can tell from the excellent quality that they don't cut corners in the prep. My fiance commented that he thought the pho broth was a tad sweeter than what he is used to, which I agree - but it's still good. Best VN place to go if you ever find yourself in between SGV & Westminster =) read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for about 3 years now and every time I get the same great customer service. The house special is delicious and the fried egg rolls are delicious too. Someday I'll order something else, but for now I'll stick to the phó. Great place to eat!!! read more

Pho Mai - Phó Dact Biet. - Vietnamese Near Me - Whittier, California

Great price and always fresh and delicious!

So good! Very legit Vietnamese dishes and prices are surprisingly low. Please go and give these people your money, you will not regret it. Staff is quite attentive. I almost don't want to write about it so that it doesn't get out and get too busy, but eh, I found out about it on Yelp too, so.... read more