it was a fantastic experience going there w/ my sister. we both had a bowl of pho!! oh my god!! so good!! the vietnamese iced coffee was the best thing i ordered that night!! my friend went a week later. they gave his party extra beef!! so lucky!! thanks, phoholic!! will be back, soon!! read more

The Food was delicious as at Westminster place and friendly service . Easy Parking. Rest room clean. But if you have egg rolls more better.

This is a legendary spot from Orange County that finally made its way closer to me. Back in the day, I would literally drive an hour and then wait another 2 hours just to eat here. The hype is definitely still real. I came once on a weekend and the wait was easily 2 to 3 hours long. For pho. That's commitment. That said, I also came on a weekday around 5pm and there was no wait at all, which was a much better experience. The pho here is really good and has become one of my preferred spots. The broth is flavorful, the quality is consistent, and it reminds me why people are willing to wait so long for it. These days I've figured out a better strategy. Instead of waiting in line, I order it to go and ask for the noodles uncooked so I can prepare everything at home. Overall, I'm just glad Phoholic finally opened closer to the SGV. If you've never tried it before, it's definitely worth checking out. Just plan accordingly if you're thinking about coming during peak hours. read more

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Plenty of parking, located in a plaza It can get pack during lunch time on the weekends. Service was quick. The place is clean. Food is good. Only pho noodles Coffee is a must get, really good. Been here couple of times. read more

Stopped by Phoholic and had a great experience. The pho came out hot, flavorful, and packed with rich broth that tasted fresh and authentic. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, which made the meal even more enjoyable. I also tried the coffee, and it was strong, smooth, and exactly what I was looking for. Between the quality of the food, the clean atmosphere, and the great coffee, I'll definitely be back. Great customer service. Newly remodeled and their soft opening. Highly recommend if you're craving a satisfying bowl of pho! read more

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This place is the only pho place in the HH area that has lines during the lunch rush. The stopped by around 11am and was able to avoid the rush. There is only one thing on the menu...PHO. They do have a lot of premium meat options. I didn't really like this pho, like maybe it makes my top 10 in LA list. But it wouldn't make the list at all if I include OC restaurants. The broth is dark and rich, but I think it has too much of the dry spices. It tasted like the spice pouch was left in to cook for too long. I should mention that the service here is better than the service you will find at any other pho restaurant in LA or OC. They also sometimes give you a free bowl of meat trimmings cooked in their pho broth. This wasn't really my thing, but I can see how many people would come just for that. read more

PhoHolic - Free bowl of meat - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Wins on service alone. When I mentioned to the server that I had to leave in 20 minutes, I got my food in less than 5. The brisket pho was perfectly nourishing and large but not overwhelming. There was a good noodle to meat ratio and the broth was spectacular. The ac temperature was perfect for the heat outside, and made the eating experience even more enjoyable. So glad I was able to stop by! read more

PhoHolic - brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

The wait and anticipation for Phoholic opening in the area unfortunately didn't live up to expectations. I believe this is their fourth location, and based on my experience at their other stores, it's the weakest one so far. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a modern and inviting interior. However, both the food and service were disappointing. The biggest issue was the pho broth. It tasted unusually sweet, to the point where it felt out of balance compared to what I've come to expect from Phoholic. Whether it was excess sugar or seasoning, the flavor was noticeably off and took away from the experience. Another concern was one of the vegetable plates that came with the pho. The herbs were visibly dirty, with dirt and mud still on them. We pointed this out to a server, who simply took the plate away. There was no apology, explanation, or replacement plate brought back to the table. While the restaurant looks great and I was excited to try this location, the food quality and lack of service recovery left me disappointed. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

We finally have a Phoholic in Rowland Heights! I absolutely loved the OC locations, and missed it deeply when we moved to the 626. The sign for Phoholic had been up for so long, I was beginning to lose hope it would ever open! As soon as they had their soft open, you better believe I was first in line lol. This location is very big, and very beautiful inside. I don't need my pho restaurants to be aesthetic, I just need the noods to be fire, and Phoholic delivers on both fronts. All you need to know is, the menu is beef only, the portions are generous, the tea is free, and they are efficient af. You sit down, you order, your food is here. So fast. The advantages of a limited menu! My favorite is the #16, the beef shank and oxtail pho, but honestly everyone at my table ordered something different when it came to cuts of meat, and everyone loved what they ordered. You can't go wrong! read more

PhoHolic - Beef shank and oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Two adults and two children enter PhoHolic of Hacienda Heights, CA. The Vietnamese pho chain is a modern, bright, and trendy noodle shop. Waiters are busy, but they work well with each other as team and friendly. The menu is super simple, one page of drinks. One page of pho only! Phoholic really focuses on the pho experience. We ordered #15 PHỞ CHÍN, NẠM, GẦU, GÂN, VỀ Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, Crunchy Flank Phở, #4 Pho Chin which is just Brisket Pho. Basically all the soup base is same, you can select thin or flat noodles. All the pho have different type of meat. The ingredients are fresh, meats are tasty. Size and portion is good. They offer free kids pho and all noodles come with choice of hot tea or iced tea. Price is same for all pho except of oxtail ones (two of them) are higher in price. Overall, the soup itself is on the sweeter side and we kind of get thirsty right after. The taste is good, plenty of meats! It's a good pho restaurant to visit if you have small kids. Easy menu and pho is consistent. First time here, so I am looking forward to future visits. read more

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Plastic in Food: 0 stars Service: 2.5-3 stars (some were 4 stars, while some were 2.5 stars) Food: 4 stars Plating: 2.5-3 stars My first and only experience to PhoHolic was an interesting one... For months, I have heard about PhoHolic and the anticipated opening for this restaurant. I was finally able to visit this past weekend and I will elaborate below on why my review is so much lower than other Yelpers. #14 Brisket, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, and Tripe Pho w/ flat noodles $16.60 For a group of 5 on Saturday morning, we were able to be seated as we walked into the restaurant, which was a huge surprise. Even though there are tables and chairs directly straight, they sat us at a half booth, half table with chairs. It was not the most convenient or most comfortable as the backs to the booth were a bit far, but there sure was plenty of room. Even the chairs were spaced too closely, especially to the kitchen and I worried every time an employee walked by with bowls of hot pho... It just takes one misstep and the hot pho will be poured onto us at the table. Since it was everyone's first time there, dining in, PhoHolic sure has their own take on service. Once you sit down, sauces are delivered to you, along with the condiments. We mentioned 5 people, but they placed only settings for 4 so had to ask them for an extra setting. After ordering, they brought 3 bowls of soup, which confused the rest of us as there was 5 of us. We flagged down a server to ask, and apparently, it was complimentary. We had to ask for 2 extra bowls as we are not a family, and even if so, the 5 of us are not going to be scooping out of 3 bowls. As I was drinking the complimentary soup, there was plastic in my soup (attached picture). I mentioned it to the server, he just said "sorry" and nothing else. I don't think management was even notified. With the way that the booths are set-up, delivering our hot bowls of pho to each of us was also a bit dangerous. Again, all it takes is one mistake and I would have had pho spilled all over me as well. Other than the sauces brought to us, along with the complimentary soup and pho, our water was never refilled (and these are very small cups) and no server came to check up on us. When we requested to-go boxes, the server was not calculating it correctly prior to bringing the containers and we had to ask another server for 1 more. Also, one does not ask for the check, one goes to the front of the restaurant and mentions the table number, which we did not know because it was our first time there and no one told us. They also do not split checks, as mentioned on the hostess stand. There are also no paper menus for to-go, so make sure to take a photo of the menu! The soup and flavors were great, and can tell there was not much MSG in the broth. It was clear and refreshing. The tendon cut (or lack of a cut) was very generous. Would have preferred a bit more refined portion and more within the soup as some may have chewing issues with the thick tendon. The tripe was very thinly sliced and soft. I do like how one can choose between small noodles or flat/fresh noodles. For service, I would not expect to be tipping them the normal as I felt service was very minimal. Although there were many servers around, I felt they were standing around more than anything. Management was not notified of the foreign object in our soup. Food-wise, besides the plastic, it was good but I don't know if I would frequent PhoHolic often for my pho fix. There is plenty of parking as PhoHolic took over the previous Corner Bakery section of the building shared with Meet Fresh. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

We came here at 1:30pm on a Friday thinking the rush hour has passed. There was still a waiting and it was full house. This place is so Pop! We ordered 2 bowls of Pho. This is what they only offer from the Menu, soup noodles. Surprisingly, the soup was flavorful and the noodles soft and chewy, just the right consistency ! The meats were pretty decent , tender and thick cuts for the flanks. I deep it with the schiracha and it brings out the flavor~ very yummy that I was able to finish the whole bowl in one seating .(very rare) lol The inside gave me the aesthetic Vietnamese feel ~~ this place is so cool and I walked out with my stomach very full. Will definitely come back again!! read more

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Found out about PhoHolic in Westminister and really enjoyed it so was excited for its opening in Rowland! PARKING Plenty of free parking in this plaza with lots of tables available. Very clean and spacious. SERVICE Service was TOP NOTCH. Immediately got seated on a Saturday and allowed to sit inside even without my full party arriving. They laid out hoisin and sriracha in individual cups along with sweet onions, limes, bean sprouts, and Thai basil leaves. PRICE Complimentary iced tea, hot tea, and water and $5 fruit teas. $16.50 for most of their phos which was a pretty large portion for 2 people to share. FOOD Noodles were cooked to perfection and the soup was hearty although a bit too sweet and oily with what tastes like msg. The steak came on the side which was interesting but quite tender. I ordered #11 which had Steak, Flank, Fatty Flank, Tendon, and Tripe. I didn't have much tripe, but large pieces of tendon and fatty flank. OVERALL A solid place with easy parking for a nice warm bowl of pho with great service and delicious complimentary tea. read more

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Pho Tai 5/5 - my family loves this pho place. We were excited to see a new one open in hacienda and it didn't disappoint. Beef is tender and broth is so good and flavorful. Workers are friendly and interior is really nice read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Great atmosphere and very modern! More selection of meat and noodles! I love pho! I really like their soup base but the noodles were too soft for me. Overall service was good! But I think they are still kind of new and some seemed not familiar with what he needs to do! read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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The wait is over and another great pho has finally arrived in the 626. This is one of those spots that perfect to take someone from out of town that is looking for a real deal pho experience. What's also cool about this spot is the giant bone items. Whether it's beef ribs or tendon, it's so cool when they bring it out. I got the tendon one, and it was so soft and tasty, had to take home to eat it properly, without looking too animalistic. Definitely will be back and parking is huge, so no need to fight over for one. service was good and i appreciate the food runner being able to add the tendon to my order! read more

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We noticed the soft opening sign for PhoHolic and decided to stop in for a weekday lunch around 1 PM. The restaurant was completely packed. The space has a modern, clean look, and I especially loved the light fixtures. The menu is very simple and focused mostly on pho with different beef options. We ordered the oxtail pho, pho with five meat selections (including steak, tripe, tendon, and meatballs), plus an extra side of bone with tendon. The broth was flavorful, the oxtail and other beef cuts were tender and enjoyable except for the tendon. Unfortunately, the tendon was tough and hard to eat, which was disappointing. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. Overall, it was good pho and a trendy atmosphere, though not quite the life-changing experience as hyped. read more

PhoHolic - Oxtail pho - meaty tender beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Saw the soft opening sign, so came by to check it out on a weekday during lunch time. Even on a weekday during lunch, this place was pretty crowded and there were a handful of groups ahead of us. However we were able to be seated within 10min. The menu is a bit different than your typical pho restaurants as it only has pho and some drinks (fruit teas and milk tea). For the pho menu, it has different type of phos based on the ingredients you want (steak, brisket, meat ball, etc). You can also substitute one ingredient for another to your liking. Pricing wise, there is only one size and all pho are $16.50 a bowl. You can add extra ingredients for another extra charge as well. For the noodle, you have the option of choosing either thin/small noodle or wide/flat noodle. I ordered number 11 (steak, flank, tendon, tripe, and meatball (substituted for the fatty flank meat) with thin/small noodle. The broth is a bit sweeter than your normal pho soup, which I assume it is more of Southern Vietnam style pho? There were plenty of ingredients in the broth, so great value as well! Good service and cold/hot tea is free of charge. Plenty of seating inside, and parking is a non-issue. Definitely worth come here to check it out when in the area! read more

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Love seeing PhoHolic expand out of OC. I have been to their Westminster, Stanton, and Costa Mesa locations and I was so happy to see them expand to Hacienda Heights. This location is a larger location with modern décor, but the same delicious food and affordable pricing. Even in their grand opening stage, they are already extremely busy. I was talking to other guests and they were also original fans of their OC locations and happy to see them closer. We waited under 15 minutes for a seat. Once you are seated, the experience is quick to order and receive your food. Most of their Pho is $16.50 with the exception of the special ones with Oxtail that's $17.50 or if you decide on add-ons. My boyfriend had the Tai Nam Sach Bo Vien with the small noodles. I had the Tai Nam Bo Vien with the fresh noodles. Vegetables are included. You also get complimentary iced tea, hot tea, or water with your meal. Deliciousssss pho. They were already one of the top pho spots in OC. They will most definitely be the best out here in the Hacienda Heights area. The broth is well developed. The meat is plentiful and high quality. The portion is generous, we both had enough for a subsequent meal. When you are done with your meal, you pay in the front. With the modern set up I think some customers were waiting for the check. But as an OG of former locations, I know the drill. Maybe they should have a sign up for those unfamiliar with the business. read more

PhoHolic - tai nam bo vien and tai nam sach bo vien, complimentary iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Do you like Vietnamese-style pho? Well if you do there is a place that has opened up in Hacienda Heights named PhoHolic. The interior is a modern vibe and it is always packed and busy. So there will be a wait, but well worth it. I love the Pho Tai (beef), with delicious thick noodles. Get a Vietnamese iced coffee if you want to feel alive and awake. Overall this spot is good and I love having a bowl of noodles for lunch. read more

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The place is probably the nicest pho place I've ever eaten in. The staff is young, but very friendly and helpful! The food was good, but I wish it were a little bit more sour; we squeezed in a lot of lemon, but didn't seem to help. The pickled onions did help a bit, but I was looking forward tart and the onions didn't quite hit the spot. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Food is comparable to the OC locations! The pho is still good and still same concept of 1 price pho and pick your own toppings (with the exception of oxtail which has extra cost) and choice of noodle... however the service is just so lackluster and they're so frugal/skimpy that it just really kills the vibes. Doesn't match their fancy decor at all. Instead of sauce bottles, each person gets a mini cup of hoisin and sriracha sauce. You also get one thin napkin PER PERSON. Hot tea? One cup per person and you'll never see a server again for a refill. The food came and tasted good, but once soup starts splattering the napkin gets soaked/dirty in seconds. Got sauce on your hands? Napkin gone. Other places that don't have the napkin dispenser typically have thicker napkins where you can fold around it or open it up in different ways. This is simply way too thin it's not like that. This is the super disposable togo-order napkin type. The kind that people put in the dispensers. While we were eating one of us swallowed soup a little too quickly and started coughing. Usually no problem, but by this point we were out of napkins and she was out of tea. By this point we've already tried to get someone's attention 3-4 times. The servers are INCREDIBLY good at tunnel vision where they walk up to a table, take their order or place food down, and make no eye contact with any other table. We had hands up (not obnoxiously arms high... but still hand raising usually good enough to get attention) trying to get extra napkins and tea and it took a good 4-5 tries to make eye contact. (Note: We were table 26 in the back corner). And when they did get us the extras, we got another exact count of napkins per person. (That was fine though, we didn't need a 3rd round of napkins since we got them so late. But wooow do they take these napkins seriously) Now I'm used to Asian style places so I don't expect a server hovering around.... But for it to be THAT hard to get someone's attention? That's not right. And also, when you ask for more hot tea they ask how many, so at some point I thought I was paying for it but it's fine I'm thirsty. They don't refill via tea pot, just bring you another small cup. (But yes, hot tea is free and we were not charged) It's just so disappointing when you go out to eat and just feel ignored in the corner. How hard is it to give an extra couple of napkins if you knew you'd never walk by again. Or invest in thicker napkins if you want to limit. No hot water kettle for the table? Fine but maybe walk by the table at least once and ask if they want some more? Or ask if they want water in the beginning too? Like if you were never going to show up again couldn't you at least leave us stocked and ready?? With all the fancy decor and pretty interior + with them having just opened.. I guess I expected too much. And this is just me being picky but I wasn't a fan of the lemons instead of limes. It's just... not the same. Also we got unlucky with our lemon slice because one squeeze (it was a very soft lemon) and all the lemon pulp fell into the soup and we had to scoop it out. Overall the pho itself was fine, no complaints about the noodle or meat or broth etc at all. It's the overall experience with the service and frugalness that sucked. Also before phoholic used to be a "cheap" pho place when it was around $13 a bowl... but now it's comparable to other places so I don't know if I like it enough to come back. I went for dinner around 6 pm too so I wouldn't even blame it on an "off time". read more

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Phoholics in Rowland Heights is such a great addition. I used to drive all the way out to Orange County for this, so having a location closer by is a huge win. The quality is exactly what I was hoping for. Same rich broth, same generous portions, same pricing even with how things are these days. The pho here is still some of the best in SoCal. The beef bone with tendon is a standout and the meat in the bowl is super flavorful. Service was quick and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. Parking is free and there's plenty of it, so no stress there. The space itself feels modern and clean, and it's actually quiet enough to have a normal conversation without shouting over noise. Definitely coming back whenever that pho craving hits. read more

PhoHolic - PhoHolic - all the meats - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Phoholic is a new tasty pho spot. Phoholic offers a variety of different pho options and you can mix and match your meat pairing based on the menu. I opted for the #16 and it was good. I will say the meat quality is very good ranging from steak to tendon. Everything is also separate - meaning onion, bean sprouts, jalapenos, lemon, and basil can all be added at your preference! The flavor of the soup is very good, but nothing exceptional compared to other pho spots I've been. I will say the meat quality boosts this place plus there is free hot and iced tea while you dine in. I also didn't see any appetizers on the menu and all Pho is one size so keep it in mind if you're a big eater. There's plenty of parking and the staff is nice with quick service. As a reminder, if you are finished, you will need to get up and pay at the register. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

The parking situation is not ideal, but worth it for delicious pho! The restaurant is located right off a busy road w/ a small parking lot. We waited for about 30mins and were seated with a simple, no frills menu. The menu only has pho and drinks. That's right, no appetizers and no other dishes. The prices are good, $15.50 for a hearty bowl w/ a good amount of meat! THE BROTH. This is the real star of the show. The broth is rich, slightly sweet, clean, and filling. It's perfect with the FRESH rice noodles. Ice/hot tea is free and the pho comes with sliced onions and herbs to dress your pho. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

PhoHolic in Hacienda Heights is now open!! They took over the old Corner Bakery, next to Meet Fresh in the 99 Ranch Plaza on Azusa. Their menu is pretty simple. Choose which meat(s) you want and whether you want small or thick noodles. I recommend #1 with small noodles. There is only one portion size, and I think they serve a lot of food per bowl. Service is pretty efficient, considering they are newly opened. I've already been twice - once dining in and once taking out. Both times I saw long lines! Parking is plentiful. If you can't find spots in their lot, try the lots at the bank or 99 Ranch. I say they have the best pho in the area O: read more

PhoHolic - #10 steak and tendon with small noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Pho Ho lic located at Hacienda Heights, Asuza Ave n Colima Rd!! After they are opening over a few weeks, they have been improving all the queue waiting lists system, the foods come out on time n really good tasty n delicious!! The beef broth has been tasting strong favour, marinated with a lot of big beef bones, one of the best authentic tasting Pho Beef with all kinds of combinations included 16 items!!! I think it would be one of the best Vietnamese Beef PHO in LA county!! read more

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It was my First time at PhoHolic with my aunt who has never tried pho before, and we enjoyed it. The menu has many options and is broken down in a easy way to help decide what meats you want. For a newbie, my aunt chose steak and flank. I chose 14 I believe it was that was similar to class pho dac biet with tripe and tendon...mmmmmm. Broth was hearty and delicious. You also get to choose between thin or flat/thicker noodles. The interior is spacious and modern design. Staff was friendly and offer sauce in plastic ramekins. The process to pay was kind of frustrating, because you have to go to the front host stand to pay while people are also trying to check in and phone orders are being taken, it took awhile to get out of there. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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This may be one of the most beautifully decorated pho restaurants I've been to. Phoholic has taken over the old Boston Market space on Colima and Azusa, and after what felt like a long, highly anticipated wait for its opening, the design makes it clear why. The space is serene, almost zen-like, and thoughtfully put together. That said, with the soft opening, there are still some kinks to work out--especially with staff training. The servers were friendly and eager, but at times a bit too eager. At one point, staff members were openly correcting an older busser in front of customers. It's uncomfortable to witness and comes across as disrespectful. A good rule of thumb: praise in public, correct in private. Now, onto the food. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the portions are generous, especially with the variety of toppings. One suggestion: please consider keeping sauces at the table. The current small plastic containers feel limiting--some of us really enjoy customizing our bowls. We arrived shortly after 11 a.m. and were seated right away, but by the time we left, there was a noticeable wait. Parking, thankfully, is plentiful. Once the service kinks are ironed out, this place has the potential to be excellent. 3 s for now. I'm willing to come back in a few months and see if there have been any improvements. read more

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Been wanting to try to place out since seeing their name on the building. The wait wasn't too bad for a Friday evening. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated for a party of 3 and the servers were really on top of everything, other than forgetting about a hot tea. The broth was flavorful enough imo, and one of the better tasting ones within the area. I would have liked a little more meat than was given and the veggie portions were small too. This didn't make or break the meal, but I'd prefer to have lime with my pho. This place gives lemon wedges. I did like how they gave the raw onions without having to ask. If I don't have the time to drive out to San Gabriel area, this will be one of the default pho places for me. read more

PhoHolic - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Excellent service, everyone was very friendly! They mainly serve different types of pho. We had the brisket pho and beef with tendon pho, it was very tasty and came with the original another leaf that you add to your soup asides the basil (which I heard is very authentic). The ambience is nice, clean and welcoming. It is very inviting inside. We also received a compliment type of meat on the side, onions and very lighty steamed bean sprouts. read more

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The holic (small noodles regular pho noodles) : this dish has a little bit of everything regarding meat variety. Broth is sweeter than normal places, it's okay. The tendon was really soft and chewy. Great meat variety. Parking: plenty of spaces to park. wait time: weekday easy to get seated quick. read more

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New location for an iconic SoCal Vietnamese staple. The location is spacious, clean, and has plenty of parking available. The pho is similar to their original location, but I feel like it is missing some of that spark that the original had. Maybe it's still the early opening workflow, but their staff are attentive and make sure you're taken care of. Will give this location another try in hopes that I won't have to drive to OC for my pho fix. read more

I'm extremely happy that PhoHolic has opened in the SGV! I know how popular PhoHolic is but I was still pretty surprised to see how busy they were on a Tuesday afternoon. You will need to write your name and number of people in your party on the sign in sheet once you enter. I started waiting at around12:30pm. There were a handful of people waiting before me. I was seated at around 12:45pm, not bad at all! The restaurant is really spacious. They have restrooms and I'm happy that they have seats to wait inside unlike the Garden Grove location where we wait outside with stools at the parking lot. Service was very attentive, quick and friendly. While waiting, staff passes out menus. I ordered number 8 and it was amazing as always. After you're done eating you pay at the front by saying your table number. read more

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By now, I think everyone knows PhoHolic's food and popularity from their OC location and it's great that they opened in Hacienda Heights especially for this in the SGV. The smell of the pho soup hits you as you enter and I'm happy to report that the soup was balanced and not overly sweet as that has happened at the Garden Grove location. The staff works fast and tables turn relatively quickly so don't freak out of the wait list looks long. The upgrades for the Hacienda Heights vs Garden Grove are: 1) Parking. Plenty of parking in HH. 2) Interior Decor. Clean and modern interior. 3) HH has a patio that they hope to open soon which will increase seating. Check out my pics! read more

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went on sunday & there was a wait-time for about 20-30 minutes, so i walked around checked out the cafes nearby and got myself some matcha @ heytea. anyways, i got the #11 with basically everything, and everything tasted great until i was eating the steak pieces. i was unable to eat it because of how chewy it was. thankfully there was still other pieces of meat that i could enjoy! in addition, my party and i got complimentary soup in the beginning when we were waiting for our actual pho. the service was really quick & phenomenal as well even though they were really busy! i loved the ambiance. it was actually so beautiful and luxurious in there. read more

PhoHolic - Pho #11 - Vietnamese Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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A new sister branch to the Westminister and Stanton locations, very busy from Grand Opening day. There's usually a waitlist; it is loud and kinda hectic inside, large amount of staff. Menu is very limited, only pho and a few drinks, no rice dishes, sandwiches or appetizers. They also give sides of picked onions and bean sprouts, along with Thai basil, culantro, and lemons. The pho came out a few minutes later after getting my table and ordering. The broth is seasoned nicely and not too salty but it is on the sweeter side than other pho places I've tried. The staff is nice and the place is clean. Good amount of parking outside. read more

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My parents brought home a few pho dishes from here for me, and it was pretty good. I liked the flavor of the broth, and the meat was solid. The to-go portions were very large, I ended up eating only half and was still pretty full. Oddly enough, the noodles came uncooked, so I had to cook them myself. They also messed up the type of noodle I ordered, and I was told they got a few other orders wrong as well, so it sounds like the service is lacking and making a bunch of mistakes. Overall, the food was solid though. read more

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They hype for this place was building for ages, especially after seeing it at the corner across from the PH Mall and the park. I know that it's a popular franchise in the OC, even my Viet older relatives know of it and sing PhoHolic's praises. Since last late fall, it's now open in spring. Finally, they're now open for soft opening! Since it's soft opening, they're still working out the kinks. Growing pains. My family and I came here for an early-ish dinner on a Thursday evening (before 6 PM) and we were seated immediately and there were still a good amount of tables open. Plenty of parking since it's a big plaza. Seating is a bit tight since I think they're trying to make room for as many tables and chairs as possible. Since they ONLY serve pho with some substitutions, everything came out SUPER fast. All of the fresh and vinegar onion slices came out, all of the bean sprouts (precooked), veggies, and lemons all come out at your table with the water. They also give you Hoisin sauce and Sriracha sauce in little sauce cups. Each person got one of each and an extra pair just in case someone wants more sauce if you want more, just make sure to flag down a server. My brother got the ox tail pho which is slightly more expensive and my dad, mom, and I got the pho tai and chin. Each bowl of pho is around $16.50+. You get the choice between the small noodles or the thicker flat noodles. All of us got the small noodles. There's no pho bowl size adjustments of that kind, so everything is pretty standardized. You get complimentary water, iced, and hot tea. We did both water and iced tea. You serve yourself and they use paper cups. Tea is a standard jasmine tea that you can get at any Chinese or Viet restaurant. Not bad. Definitely add in the vinegar onions, adds in an extra kick of flavor and texture. Definitely much more meat than noodles, which is appreciated, but wish I just got a bit more noodles with such a huge bowl. There's more than 1/3 the bowl of meat than with noodles. I was full but not disgustingly so if that makes sense. For the price, I wish there was just a little bit more noodles to balance out the generous portion of meat. Meat quality isn't bad, standard tai and chin. Not too dry or chewy even after being cooked which is good for most pho places. Pretty flavorful broth with a depth of spices, seasoning and flavor. Nice beef taste to it. Though it is a bit saltier than what would be preferred. My parents have been to 2 locations in the OC and agreed that it's better there. Seems like maybe, especially since it came out so fast, the broths been boiling forever so can add to the saltiness. Mom said it tased perfect when she added in her own water. Not bad, I don't mind stopping by in a couple months after things are worked out a bit better. I had to walk up to the counter to pay since it is faster and it was starting to get busier. Restrooms were atrocious, like it looked fancy, but no more toilet seat covers thus leading to pee all over both seats. Hopefully that was handled before the true rush hour. read more

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Having been to the South Coast Plaza location many times, I was excited this location. I called ahead to see how long the wait was. The owner said there was no wait, only to arrive 5 minutes later to find there was a wait. A bit confusing as we were called to be seated but then there was a party of the same size that was ahead of us the staff missed on the wait list. Waited about 10 min while watching 3 generations working together to get everyone served in a timely manner. The girl announcing the party size en route to seating guests was the cutest thing. It reminded me of the days I helped out at my parents restaurants growing up. We were seated in a not so clean table while menus, water, sauces, and utensils were being dropped off. Definitely have some things to work out. The server asked us 3 times if we were ready to order within a 5 min span as if he were anxious and also trying to keep busy. Once we decided and ordered, food came out fast. I'm talking less than 5 minutes, hot bowls of soups were being placed in front of us. My brother visited last week and said the broth was just alright. I was convinced it'd be better tonight and it was. It did not disappoint. Love the bean sprouts par cooked. Just thought it was a waste to serve sauces in Individual plastic condiment cups when not ever used them. I guess more sanitary this way? Overall experience was 4/5 for me. Will definitely come back when I am back in town read more