Tried this place after a late session of pickleball game. Ordered their combination Pho which was good . Service was quick and efficient. I liked the ambience in there as it was quite spacious. Generally the pho places I've been too tend to be quite cramped but their tables had good room to comfortably fit 6. I also saw someone order a friend rice and it looked good. I was satisfied and will be back in future to try out other items when I am in the area. read more

Pho May - Combo Pho - Good - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

I usually be cooking here to pick up but everytime I come, I always get there Banh Mi's. There Banh Mi's are always soo good and the meat is always cooked perfectly. Honestly one of the best I've tried and what I like is that it's across the street from where I live so very convenient! Overall a 9/10 read more

The portions are decent and the food is fresh. The noodles have a unique taste though. Not bad, just different from every other pho restaurant I've eaten at. The noodles have a strong flavor when compared to other places. The prices for the pho are very reasonable and the service is fast. Great customer service, clean location and plenty of parking spaces. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. Had it for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! The service was prompt and our server memorized our order. Loved the big wooden tables and benches, very accommodating for big groups (6ish people). Food: Had fried rice with orange chicken and the orange chicken was crispy and tasty. The fried rice had a good flavor for my picky self. Veggie pho with beef broth had plenty of noodles (fried tofu and plenty of al dente cooked veggies) and was piping hot and felt like the heat stayed throughout my meal (: Fried bananas were nicely paired with a lechera sauce. Great amount of sweetness and not too overwhelming! read more

Pho May - Fried banana - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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Decided to have Vietnamese food for lunch so checked into one of my favorite restaurants, Pho May, located in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Anita, our regular server greeted us with a lovely smile and sat down at our regular table. . She is always so kind and helpful and generous. As always, the restaurant is clean And they have background music playing. This time we tried their tofu, spring rolls. My wife and I loved them, the tofu is fried and wrapped in a spring roll and is stuffed with noodles, basil, diced cucumbers and lettuce. We chose the sweet-and-sour sauce rather than the peanut sauce. Oh what a treat! Recommend this restaurant and giving it five stars !! read more

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I hadn't been to Pho May in a long time but I don't know the reason for my hiatus. Returning to Pho May reminded me of the delicious, authentic flavors and reasonable prices. I say reasonable bc they aren't cheap, but their flavor profiles support their pricing. We got an assortment of plates and each one of them were delicious. The staff was so attentive and managed to keep up with my toddler's demand of new utensil between chopsticks, forks, and spoons. They were so kind and patient. I like the wooden benches, I almost feel like I'm traveling to a hidden spot instead of being a few minutes from a main freeway. I would like to say I'll be adventurous and try more things on their menu but they've called my heart with their classic dishes and I know what I'll come for every single time. One little thing that made Pho May stand out from other pho places is that they provided a sides/condiments plate per person. No more fighting for limes or who gets half of the bean sprouts! read more

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I haven't been here in so long, and because the weathers been cold and rainy lately...it was the perfect time to do so. The Pho is good and affordable and all their options from their apps to their rice dishes are just as good. I will say tho, I was unlucky to get seated away from counter view and staff view right in front of the window entrances, so that lead to not being attended to or no one to grab attention for service. We were kind of just stuck waiting until they came around the corner or we went out looking for them. Recommend avoiding seating to the left of the entrance if no other parties are there to get the better service. read more

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i ordered fried rice and orange chicken through Uber eats. I requested chopsticks upon arrival and the Mexican dude with glasses said, "it's only rice" What the hell does it matter what kind of food I ordered? the restaurant offers chopsticks and it's my preference to use chopsticks to eat with I don't understand the rude antagonizing discriminatory remark. he ended up giving me chopsticks, but will not be back read more

Pho May - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

Absolutely Awesome! Great decor, great food, and open late!? Yes please! Got the Fries and Shaken Beef and the Crispy Egg Rolls, both were delicious! The beef was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. read more

DO NOT GET FOOD HERE!!! There was a long strand of hair in my bean sprouts and the server didn't seem to care. The service here is terrible because the waiters give off an unfriendly vibe. The restaurant is darkly lit. Please save your money and don't go here read more

Pho May - This is the #26 Chicken Pho. The chicken wasn't shredded like most pho places - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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Pretty clean pho! I work graveyard shifts and love that they open until 2am everyday. Spring rolls were good, got the meatball pho and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Not too soft. Just the perfect chew. Request for jalapeños, they don't come with the toppings for some reason. Will come back! read more

We have dinner here regularly. Our food is always Fresh, Lemon grass tofu and I love the teriyaki chicken and the garlic shrimp! Excellent every time! read more

I think everyone has been to this place in the middle of the night. The pho is really good. I wouldn't say it's the top quality but you can't find any other place around this time of night so it definitely hits the spot. The spring rolls are also a great appetizer. I would highly recommend coming here when you feel the urge for some soup noodle. read more

We Ordered pickup. We ordered chicken pho, veggie pho, and chicken wings. The pho is definitely big enough for 2 meals. The pho broth was a little different from what I'm used to, but still solid. I'd definitely order it again. Wings were good too, though the sauce was a bit on the sweet side for my taste. It's great that this spot is open late. There were quite a few people dining in, and the staff was friendly. My food was ready right when I got there, which I appreciated. We Will definitely return. read more

Pho May - #2 Fried Chicken in Fish Sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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I've been to Pho May many times and it never disappoints. The pho is great, one of my Favorites is the beef stew style pho. The egg rolls are a great starter they have great crunch. The steak and fried rice is also one of my favorites or steak and salad and you can never go wrong with the orange chicken and fried rice. Everything i have tried i loved and they are open late!! read more

Pho May is one of my go-to pho places in the area. Their food consistently meets my pho standards. I got the Combo pho and my bf got one with Rare Steak and Brisket. Both of our bowls were packed with meat and noodles. I always appreciate how their pho is such a great value for the size. We also got their egg rolls which are always fresh. They are so good! They have a great crunch and good amount of filling. Our servers were great and attentive to our table. Pho May is pretty warm inside, really nice for a dinner though. Now to why I gave them a 4 star. Our table had noodles on our seats and on the table. It was on the edge of the table and got it all on the back of my legs. I'm not sure if there was someone who picked their noodles off our what but they were getting stuck on my velour tracksuit. It was really gross getting them off of me. But I can assure you that doesn't usually happen, just be sure to take a look at your table before you sit. read more

The Chicken fried rice was $12 for 2 cups. $6 per cup for rice? I felt cheated! So little food AND it wasn't good! It was towards the bland side. 1* = Poor The Beef Noodles were sour and the beef was the poorest quality beef you can get! Super hard, super chewy beef, with sour sauce for $15. A good-sized portion gets this terrible dish up to 2* = Fair. I will not return. read more

I have been coming here for years and don't know if there's a change of ownership but You serve hot meals with no AC?!?! Outside is cooler than inside the restaurant!! It's 81 degrees outside and it's 85 degrees in the restaurant serving hot food. Unbelievable! This is not their first time either. I didn't say anything, first couple of times thinking their AC broke but it seems like this is how it is all the time. read more

We like this spot cos it's one of the few places that closes late! I ordered something else other than my usual #37 bbq pork and wonton soup or crispy salmon! I tried the lemon grass chicken and rice-- it was fresh and good too. Fried eggrolls are yummy too! read more

Pho May - Crispy Salmon w/Rice & Broccoli. @ojbaylen - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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3 stars if it's day light. 4 stars if it's after 11pm. Food is okay and don't expect much in terms of service. But they are open late and much better than what is typically open at that hour, really hits the spot. read more

Pho May - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

The food is amazing definitely one of the best pho spots in town if not the best big portions and fair price

Hard to express all the delicious flavors mixed in the mouth while enjoying soups that made us enjoyed every spoon taken into our palate. Service deserves a 5+ star. We all definitely enjoyed the nice soft music giving the perfect ambience touch to dinner. Amply recommending Pho May. Come and enjoy!!! read more

Good soup Very good soup Good service Aura 100 (ambiance) Good soup Very good soup read more

Edit: Editing to add that upon seeing our receipt it says I ordered "#48 Stir Fried rice noodle (Pad Thai). This is NOT what I ordered but appears to be what they brought me, despite pointing to #46 on the menu while ordering and when we were asking what happened to the veggies. Accuracy is important! I was wanting something fresh and healthy for dinner. The online photos looked very good so we headed to Pho May. The good - friendly service and seating from Manuel. Also, the fried green bean appetizer was phenomenal and came out fast and hot. The booths are very large but... (see below) Not great - husband's shrimp fried rice was just the shrimp and rice. The tase was OK, but no veggies, no sprinkles of green onion (which was in the photo), no sprinkles of cilantro, nothing. The bad - I ordered based on the other photos I saw, including the one on THEIR OWN website and menu. I've posted photos below, a couple from other Yelp reviewers, and I'll let you guess which one was mine. (The leftovers, I split with my husband and ate it because I was hungry.) It wasn't terrible, but where are all the fresh veggies, where's the color?? Produce is inexpensive so I don't know why they would not prepare the dish as it's represented in their own photos. We called a nearby waiter, pointed at #46 on the menu and asked "where are the vegetables" and the person said "it's cilantro" and brought us a bowl of washed cilantro. Okaaaayyyyy.... Without the veggies, the food was heavy and sticky. Also the benches at the booths have zero cushion. We weren't there long but sitting was still very uncomfortable. Based on this visit, we will not return nor would recommend to anyone. I usually write nothing but stellar reviews and normally say nothing if the experience was bad. But I feel I need to show the difference in what I ordered vs what I received. read more

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Terrible first impression. We weren't greeted when we arrived, and a waitress rudely told us to sit at a table where another waitress had just dropped off menus. There was no welcome, no communication, and the entire interaction felt dismissive and unprofessional. Customer service starts the moment guests walk in, and unfortunately, we felt unwelcome from the start. read more

This might definitely be one of my favorite pho spots. They have really great service. Are super quick and efficient. The staff is really kind. And the food obviously is absolutely delicious. As far as the ambiance; super chill and really love that it's open so late. (also really quick sidenote, I have terrible social anxiety, and this is one of the only places I feel comfortable eating by myself) read more

Pho May - #8 Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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01/07/24 First time here and wow. This place is so good, the aroma stayed in my hair and clothes until the next day lol. For starters, we ordered the #8 Fried Egg Rolls-Ground Pork, egg paper, taro, wood ear mushrooms, onions, noodle. Fried to perfection. It wasn't too soft and chewy like some eggrolls but not too hard where it just falls apart. The crunch was magnificent. Next, we ordered the #2 Chicken Wings in Fish Sauce. Again, fried to perfection. If you've seen my rave review on Phoung Trang's garlic chicken wings, well these wings are runner up. So flavorful, juicy and delicious! Next up was the #7 Shrimp Spring Rolls. I'm not a big fan of spring rolls but these were good. The peanut dipping sauce was made it for me. So good. My husband ordered #28 Seafood Pho. It looked good and was a big portion because he usually finishes it but he didn't here. Overall 10/10. Great food and fast service. Will definitely be back for more. read more

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Love this place. best egg rolls Ever. The lady in the morning is so kind too. I forgot her name which I did it so I could tell for maybe that she needs a raise. She is pretty much the only reason I'm leaving this comment. read more

honestly rlly loved this place until there was a roach under the table. I felt disgusted. The excuse they gave was unexpected because "the trash is near" the trash was not near the restaurant. This is just disgusting. All we got was a 10% discount. We said we didn't wanna eat anymore and left. This isnt just a small roach this is huge. read more

Pho May - A roach. - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

Just came back to have a late meal and service was great! Food came out fast! Fried wontons were alright. I'm sad the menu is getting smaller. I know it's hard times so that's understandable. A lot of items I used to order isn't offered anymore since pre-pandemic. Will be back again read more

I'm a local and have visited this restaurant many times, but I'm not sure if the ownership has changed. Unfortunately, the food very was disappointing this time read more

Two of my friends and I ate here on a brisk Saturday night and we were craving some warm authentic pho. The restaurant wasn't super busy yet at 8PM, so we were immediately seated (Although it got busier at 8pm when more groups and families came to eat here for dinner). I am fond of their ambiance with dimmed lights that matched their tall booth seats and their black bowls and plates. Their menu is only viewable by scanning a QR code printed on a paper with a sheet protector sleeve. When we were ready to order, we called one of the waiters and they kindly took our orders. I ordered their Veggie Pho (with Vegetarian broth). Our orders were ready within 10-15 minutes and I was truly impressed with the staff's promptness and food presentation. On the first sip, the vegetarian pho was truly flavor packed with a variety of crisp vegetable, diced tofu and natural umami flavor. I tried other pho places that serve vegetarian pho and so far, Pho May is my favorite place serving it uniquely in Hawaiian Gardens. I kinda wish the noodles were not cut short, but it's no biggie. The chopped green onion added more flavor and texture to the pho itself. According to my friend who ordered the Beef Combination Pho, it was flavorful, therapeutic and felt relieved after eating most of it. She couldn't finish her order, so she decided to make it to-go. Payment at the end was easy since the waiters have a card reader were you automatically choose your preferred tip without having to use a pen/pencil and calculate it yourself. We were finished within an hour and Pho May Hawaiian Gardens is now one of my favorite authentic Pho spots in the area. read more

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Continued to amaze me always. Love this place to bits. Been going here for years and it never disappoints! Super friendly staff and fast service, and they're open late! It's the best pho around for an affordable price as well! When you come here you're gonna feel welcomed and at home with a very warm safe atmosphere. I love pho may's beef ball pho most but each and every one of their pho bowls are amazing! I love pho may & and hope you do too read more

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I would have enjoyed my food except that they did not have the AC on. I ordered my fave Viet dish Bo Luc Lac. Their version is savory and would have been great if the beef had not been chewy. The pho was good though. read more

Pho May - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

Pho May is our go-to Pho spot. Always good and reasonably priced. We usually come for lunch and rarely have to wait for a table.

We've been going to this place for years all the way from Santa Ana just for the Seafood Pho. We just found out today that the Seafood Pho has been discontinued. This is literally a big disappointment. We have referred so many friends and family just alone for the Seafood Pho. We will need to find a new place that serves our Seafood Pho! Just so that you all know they have discontinued a couple other plates as well. read more

Perfect spot with large amount of options to eat. This, along its ample seating and parking, allows it to compliment and serve any size of party. Its furnishing and lighting certainly allow it to shine in its local area. Unfortunately, the Pho was very lackluster and reminded me more of a heavy ramen broth than Pho. There are notes that are missing here that are essential for any Pho. A pho should be delicious and savory on it's own without the need for hosin or siracha. The service was quick and friendly, and they certainly deserve more stars for their effort. However, it will be sometime before I give this spot another shot. read more

Pho May - Pho with beef. Egg roll and fried greenbeans. - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

I hated coming here in the past because of sticky floors, sticky wobbly tables, dirty utensils and dishes, it was literally a hole in the wall with an emphasis on hole. But after searching around at 1030pm for a Pho place recently...Pho May was the only one open super late and close by so I gave it a second chance. This place has been here forever!!!! BUT was I surprised to find that they finally gave themselves a facelift. Although I didn't see tripe (my fave) in any of their items, the food was still pretty decent. Good size portions in comparison to all the shrink-flation going around. But we could have definitely used more meat. Maybe have to order an extra side dish. We ordered the shrimp spring rolls too and it was okay. The peanut sauce seems watery and lacked nutty flavor, but you could add some siracha to give it a kick. I love basil too and they weren't very generous on that but I'm sure I could have gotten more if I asked. For me, IMHO they gave just the right amount of bean sprouts. Other places overload and I feel so bad when it goes to waste. In the end...I'd go back. read more

I'm not sure if they changed up their recipe or there was a change of cook but the broth has been on fire!! I recommend to everyone to give this place a try. The service is amazing. If you like your broth spicy don't forget to ask for sliced jalapeños. The ambiance is always relaxed, never too packed. read more

Pho May - ##25 Beef Pho w/ Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

My go to pho spot! I've taken multiple friends here and they've had no complaints. Would definitely continue bringing friends and family here. read more