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    Pho So 1

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO SO 1 ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Spring rolls with shrimp and pork
    Jennifer O.

    Great food and very kid-friendly! This was our first time here and we mostly chose it for convenience after shopping at 99 Ranch next door. It ended up being a really pleasant surprise. They were incredibly considerate toward our son - wiping down the high chair before bringing it over and setting him up with his own bowl, utensils, and water cup. Those small details really stood out. It was busy, but our server Phu was attentive and thoughtful throughout. We ordered the spring rolls, a bowl of pho, and a bun bowl with egg rolls and marinated pork. Portions were huge and the food was good. The marinated pork was slightly dry, but everything else was solid. Easy payment at the register when you're ready. Very pleased with both the food and the service - we'll be back!

    Pho #12
    Mollie P.

    So good! A clean restaurant with staff that are friendly and quick. We got our pho 5 minutes (maybe less) after ordering and it was so good. I wish I lived closer! We could come here more often. Price is $14.75 per bowl and portion is quite large. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

    Rare steak and tendon pho with eggrolls
    Elika Z.

    Broth was so good last night and they serve a really generous amount. Their tendon is so soft, you know they've been boiling it for hours. The eggroll was perfect -- so crunchy and it balances so well with their dipping sauce. Fast service, great staff, and food hits as always!!

    Cold vermicelli with grilled pork, pork paste, and egg rolls.
    Terry P.

    Still my favorite pho shop in all of the valley! The service is always spot on. The food always tastes amazing. The inside is always the same, the layout works.

    Egg Rolls
    Sarah S.

    Best egg rolls in the area. Super crispy in all the right ways, light, airy, and comes with the correct veggies to wrap them in. I highly recommend getting this for the table as it comes with 6 rolls. The pickled carrots/radishes, cucumbers, mints, lettuce and the sweet fish sauce. I'd come back just for that. Service is ridiculously quick. My appetizer came before I even ordered my main course and I love it! The pho was nicely portioned and they were generous with meat. Can't go wrong with any of rice and meat dishes--I got grilled pork which had all the veggies included on the side. Menu has a picture of few of the dishes including this one. The restaurant itself was clean and you could tell from the tables and sauces on each table. They have tv playing in the background and it's a relaxed environment. Service was attentive. This place can get pretty packed during lunch/dinner rush. But it's right next to ding tea and 99 ranch market which is convenient. Lots of parking in the huge plaza. Highly recommend!

    pho ga, cha gio, pho tai chin nam add meatball // ig: @nigirigirlsforever
    Isabella D.

    Forever a classic. Been coming here since I was a little girl and will come here when I have my own little girl. This time I came here after the rainy week we had, usually get a pho tai these days but today was feeling my old favorite (pho ga). The broth was so flavorful yet delicate I opted not to put anything except thai basil and bean sprouts in today (and a little bit of nuoc beo! IYKYK.) Service is fast and food comes out piping hot by a man who likely has no nerve endings in his fingers. It's cool to see how they've changed over the years, but also to see the things that have stayed the same. I hope they're around for at least another 20 years of my lifetime.

    Egg Roll
    Sally N.

    Food still yummy. Staff still kind. I wanted to see if anything has changed. The staff packed all my food because I cracked my collar bone.

    Pho Dac Biet
    Austin H.

    Went to Pho So 1 on a rainy day -- perfect pho weather -- and the place was packed, so we waited a little before being seated. The service was pretty good, especially considering how busy it was. I ordered the pho, which was solid overall, though not my favorite. There were plenty of noodles, but I would've liked a bit more meat. Both the meat and noodle quality were decent. The broth, while comforting, fell a little flat and was a bit too salty for my taste. I'd rate it a solid 6.5/7 out of 10. Their menu is huge, though, so I'd definitely be open to coming back and trying something different next time.

    Shrimp pho
    Nakiesha M.

    This spot is a nice, low key place to chill. It's a bit compact, but still very cute and comfortable. We had a little trouble communicating with our server because of a language barrier, but we worked it out and everyone was very kind. The food came out quickly, and the shrimp pho was really good I'll definitely be coming back for that!

    Arev L.

    Walking in at 12:15. I got the last table. Phew. People starting to form a line. The place is packed ans its clean. No BGM. Service is fast and food served pretty fast too. However, my grilled pork is a little different. Some pork were crisp abd dried like a jerky not crispy ( looking different ) the other part of the pork is soft and juice. Egg rolls is good but not the same with other locations and sweeter. Love that this location came with this kind of bowl. Love the bowl.

    Dianna H.

    Excellent spot for Vietnamese food in the same plaza as Ranch. My party of 4 came for an early dinner around 5 pm on Thursday, and it wasn't too crowded when we came. It was completely packed by the time we left though, with 1-2 parties waiting outside, so it's definitely a popular dinner spot! The menu has a pretty standard selection of Vietnamese options ranging from vermicelli bowls to rice plates to pho and other noodle soups. I got the #37 mi bo kho ($15.25) but substituted pho noodles instead of of egg noodles. All of our dishes came out pretty quickly after ordering. The first thing you notice is the MASSIVE portion size. All the noodle soups are served in a gigantic metal bowl which is completely filled up. It's not all just soup either, there was plenty of beef chunks in my soup. I was very pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of meat. I loved the flavor of my broth + meat as well. Each bite was super satisfying. I'm not sure how, but I somehow managed to finish the whole bowl. It took a long time though, and I needed plenty of breaks lol My friends all enjoyed their food as well, though one friend was disappointed by their lack of charbroiled chicken (they only had charbroiled pork and beef). The lemongrass chicken stir fry he ended up ordering wasn't as good. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a delicious and hearty Vietnamese meal in Van Nuys that won't break the bank!

    Beef Pho
    Homer U.

    This place is always packed. Especially on those cold, rainy days. Food is really economical and organic. The workers are very efficient and polite. This is a place to go for authentic Vietnamese soups.

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    Ocean E.

    Once again thank you so much for such a pleasant and peaceful place to take my date! The pho is always so warm, fresh and delicious! Something about the pho or maybe the people who make this food, is very healing. I feel healthy when me and my lady eat pho here thank you friends!

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    I would definitely recommend! Clean well served. Staff are nice and polite :) my food has the right amount of flavor and condiments as well.

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    Love this place! Their egg rolls are definitely the best ever!! Service was ok but I know it gets busy.

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    Ask the Community - Pho So 1

    Are there Vegan options?

    Sorry, no

    Does the bun Bo hue have pork in the broth?

    It's made with pork and beef bones , & it has pork meat in the soup

    Can we place an online order for takeout?

    I don't believe they have an online ordering system. It's best to call your order in if you don't want to wait

    Are they now allowing indoor dinning?

    Yes, open for dine in.

    Are they open for dine in?

    Yes, we dined in on Saturday. It is with limited seating though.

    Are they open during "safer at home"? I tried calling them but no answer so I'm guessing no?

    Hi Catherine, We're currently closed for the time being but we'll most likely be open soon.. maybe early or mid April.… Read more

    Do they make Subs?

    I believe they do make Vietnamese sandwiches. I don't go to Pho restaurants to eat sandwiches though. I would go to a Sandwich place for that

    Do they sell only the bone broth?

    Yes, I'm keto and I order the brith only alot

    Are there any noodle substitutes? Like veggies or konjac shirataki noodles?

    Not that I know of. But you can definitely get some blanched veggie.

    Is there a vegetarian based pho?

    Yes! Ask for veggie broth!

    Does the pho contain MSG?

    MSG is naturally contained in a large variety of foods including tomatoes and mushrooms. The answer is almost always yes. Monosodium glutamate is not any dangerous or worse than salt and is a good example of not believing everything you're told. The… Read more

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    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon - Kee Mow & BBQ Chicken Lunch Special

    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon

    4.6(137 reviews)
    1.2 miVan Nuys

    So glad I got the opportunity to check this place out. The food was so delicious! I ordered the…read morecrispy rolls with sweet and sour sauce and they were cooked to perfection. The crispy rolls were so full of flavor. They give you around 6 rolls, which is plenty. The service was also amazing. The staff were attentive and helpful with helping me decide what to choose from on the menu. The place was clean and I appreciated the rear parking lot they have available. The food came out within 10 minutes. I will definitely visit this place again soon.

    Parking can be rough, but there is a parking lot in the rear as well as a handicap accessible…read moreentrance. We parked in the back and walked through to the front. At the front, there are menus that you can take to your own selected seats and review. When we came up to pick up the menus, we were greeted right away. When you are ready to order, just come up to the ordering window to place your order. We ordered lots of food. We ordered stir-fried mixed veggies, basil eggplant with beef, tom ka (soup with coconut milk), chicken sate (grilled sticks/skewers), and some crispy veggie rolls. The service was great! The food was fantastic. I would order everything again, and I will be coming back here again. Delicious food, great atmosphere. Very relaxing and pretty quiet. No loud music blasting away, easy to converse with your significant other, or friends. Highly recommended. Great flavors, great atmosphere, great food, great people.

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    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon - Waiting area has some nice and cozy seatings

    Waiting area has some nice and cozy seatings

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    Green curry fry rice

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    Noodles Kitchen - Crispy Orange Chicken

    Noodles Kitchen

    4.7(33 reviews)
    0.9 miVan Nuys

    This review is only regarding the posted hours versus what I experienced upon arrival…read more I had a long day at work and was really looking forward to treating myself to what's rated as the best Chinese food in the area. I even drove a bit out of my way to come here, only to find a "closed" sign on the door. I truly hope everything is okay with the owners and staff, but it was disappointing that there wasn't any notice or backup plan for unexpected closures. From what I could see through the window, the restaurant looked very clean and well-kept. I'll definitely want to try again another time but will certainly call first!!!!

    It is not Frankensteins intention to be negative here today. But wholly Yelp hype Batman! Yes,…read moreFrankenstein can buy into a good hype every so often which the Bride of Frankenstein enjoys pointing out. Especially when Frankenstein is wrong. Frankenstein enjoys braised beef noodle soup. A lot. Frankenstein's heart was yanked out of his huge body and crushed when Mandarin Deli went out of business during Covid. A pain he still feels even today. They had the best Braised Beef Noodle Soup ever! Frankenstein went hook, line, and sinker when he read the Yelp hype about this place. Bottom line, nice people, not as awesome as was described. Braised Beef Noodle Soup- Sorry Noodles Kitchen but it's too chili hot. About a 8.5 to 9 on Frankensteins too hot scale. Beef was okay, not great. Noodles were good. Bride of Frankenstein had one taste and pushed it away. "Mucho Caliente" Orange Chicken, fine. Let's not go overboard everyone. Pan Fried Dumplings, good. Check it out for yourself. 10/11/2025 Update- It saddens Frankenstein to see so many fake reviews over and over again. Really Noodles Kitchen? Please.

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    Kung Pao Chicken

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    Sam Woo Village BBQ

    Sam Woo Village BBQ

    4.0(365 reviews)
    0.0 miVan Nuys
    $$

    Came for dinner. We got there around 6p on a week night and it was not full yet but was packed when…read morewe left. Upon entry there is a takeout area where you can order hot meat dishes and to go menu or dine in. We got complimentary hot tea when seated. The interior is a bit dated compared with other restaurants of this type but the food was delicious. We got duck and preserved egg porridge, scrambled egg with shrimp, and a two bbq combo plate of char siu and roast pork. The porridge came out fast and delicious! We ate with the chili and white paper available at the table. Next came the scrambled egg and shrimp. We actually ordered the version with rice, not the entree so the servers got us some rice but missing the gravy. Lastly came the bbq combo plate. We thought it would arrive first since the meats were all ready to go in the takeout area. It came with some hoisin sauce. The char siu was tasty. The roast pork however was not as crispy and kinda mealy so the sauce helped.

    I love Sam Woo. I have been coming here for years. Over the years the prices have gone up a lot…read more When I first started coming here, entrées were between 13 and $15 a serving. Now those same entrées are $20 and up I used to be able to order four dishes for around 45 to $50. Today I spent 65 for three entrées and it's barely enough for two people. The servings have gotten a lot smaller over the years. I understand the price of food has gone up. So I expect to pay higher prices. But if I'm gonna pay $20 an entrée, I expect to have a full meal for two people at least. And this was not that. The flavor is still excellent. And the service is bare none. I visited the takeout bar so I didn't have a lot of ambience. But the restaurant was crowded as usual. If they give us a little bit more food for the money, I'll be happy to give them a five star rating. Because I think they're worth it.

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    Fish filet with Lemon sauce

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    Ras Noodle - Crispy pork broccoli,Pad Thai & Som tum

    Ras Noodle

    4.4(497 reviews)
    2.9 miPanorama City
    $$

    I came here yesterday to grab lunch for my family after my sister landed from Sacramento. She loves…read morethe duck noodle here and my mom loves their boat noodle. So I placed the order over the phone, I also got chicken fried rice for my wife, chicken basil for my nephew with no rice and my dad wanted the Suki Yaki noodles. Everything was at medium spicy except my nephew chicken basil since he can't eat spicy. I was told it would take about 20 minutes and I live close to this place. When we arrived in the afternoon, we got the parking in the front of the restaurant. I say they accept credit card now because before it was cash only. You just have to spend at least $10 minimum to pay with a card. They made our order quick because we arrived early but it was ready. They packaged the food great and there was no leak. My sister loved her duck noodle, my mom loved her boat noodle, my dad loved his Suki Yaki, my wife enjoyed her chicken fried rice and my nephew like his chicken basil. I would come back here again since my family loves this place.

    Very disappointing!!!! I was excited to eat my meal and then I opened my to go order and saw this !…read more$20 for a a bowl of rice because the beef with basil on rice came with 5 pieces of small beef. For anything other than soups don't bother ! I know the economy is bad but ripping people off should sit wrong with them! Just go to little ocha down the street ! They give a plentiful amount.

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    Environment and wall menus

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    Fried Beef balls

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    Northern Cafe - House Special Beef Noodle

    Northern Cafe

    3.9(429 reviews)
    5.4 miNorthridge
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    Stopped by Northern Cafe Bar & Grill for lunch sometime on a weekday. Plenty of parking spots…read moreavailable to park. Inside the eatery was bright and plenty of tables available for dining. We were greeted right away by the hostess and she also sat us down. Excellent customer service from the moment we came into the establishment until we left. We tried their famous Chongquing Crispy Chicken along with the Beef, Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice. It was yummy. Definitely glad we stopped by to try their food. The servings for both the entree and mixed fried rice were plentiful. We can't wait to comeback to try other food items on the menu. Another eatery worth frequenting in the San Fernando Valley.

    I had high expectations for this place because I enjoyed the food in the Northern Cafe restaurant…read moreat Downtown LA. But sadly, I was disappointed by this branch on Reseda. The menu was on laminated paper which must be a few years old and felt disgusting to touch. I started with hot tea and it was served in a metal cup. I wish they served it in a nice ceramic container for customer's enjoyment. For lunch, we ordered chicken chow mein and their pork and crab dumpling (like a xiao long bao). The chicken chow mein had a boatload of cabbage and probably 10 strips of chow mein noodles. It should have been called cabbage noodles (lol). The pork and crab dumplings would have been a hit, but the dumpling shell had a "soapy" smell. The meat inside was soft and tasted good, but I couldn't get over the smell of the shell. We would have also wanted to try seaweed salad, but it was unavailable on this day. The parking at Northern Cafe is plenty. The staff is also courteous. But given the state of the food and overall feel, I give it only two stars. Truthfully, you can find better Chinese food close by this area. There's Maru Ramen on Reseda and Nordhoff, or Silverlake Ramen on Rinaldi. And no, I don't work for either of those places. All of this feedback is based on customer experience.

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    Northern Cafe - Dining area

    Dining area

    Northern Cafe - Chongqing Crispy Chicken

    Chongqing Crispy Chicken

    Northern Cafe - Angus Beef Fried Rice

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    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings - N2- Braised Beef Noodle Soup

    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings

    4.3(103 reviews)
    6.2 miNorthridge
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Very honest opinion: Not sure if I'm eating the same food as everyone else leaving reviews here,…read morebut I got the signature beef (Lanzhou) noodle soup combo and it was incredibly disappointing~mediocre. Server guy was chill. The food is served in a paper bowl, unlike the nice bowls you see in their pics. Tl;dr: if you're curious, don't waste your time, bafang is open 5min away Preface: I KNOW it's mall food, but for a restaurant that continuously pops up as #1 on Yelp whenever I search for food around the northridge/chatsworth area, I'm going to treat it as if it were a #1 spot. Beef noodle soup: to be very blunt, this was quite flavorless. The beef was dry as bones and looked like it was sliced with a mandoline. The noodles seemed undercooked and it felt like I was eating al dente spaghetti noodles. I got a medium spice level which didn't even seem that spicy, just a lot of cough inducing chili oil with no burn. Pan fried dumplings were ok. It honestly tasted like it was deep fried and not pan fried. Unsweetened black tea: hands down the best of the 3 things in the combo, which is quite telling. Honestly you get a decent amount of food for $15. But to constantly take the top 5 for recommended on Yelp in this area and waste my time to even look at it, it definitely doesn't belong remotely close to top 10.

    Finally popped in after constantly seeing it on my FYP and it did not disappoint. I ordered the…read morespicy beef noodle soup combo which came with 4 dumplings and a beverage. The service was friendly and the wait was reasonable. Its located in the mall which means that you don't really get much of a vibe from this place alone but of everything surrounding. The soup was not spicy imo, I have a high tolerance, but it did have a good flavor. The noodles were thick and soft but they lacked a bit of flavor. The beef was soft and flavorful with the smaller bits of beef, which resembled ground beef, were very tasty. The soup was good overall but felt a bit too oily. The dumplings had a light crunchy exterior and the inside was juicy but it felt just a bit too mushy for me. Overall a good place and I would return to try something else.

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    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings - Their menu

    Their menu

    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings - Unsweetened Iced Tea IG: @ammysalamii

    Unsweetened Iced Tea IG: @ammysalamii

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