I've been coming to this Vietnamese restaurant for years, and it's one of those places that quietly becomes part of your routine. The kind of spot you return to again and again because it simply never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent. The pho is deeply comforting, with a broth that tastes like it has been simmering all day the way a proper pho should. Everything tastes fresh, balanced, and made with care. Whether it's a bowl of noodles, grilled meats, or a crisp bánh mì, the flavors always hit that perfect point between bright herbs, savory richness, and clean simplicity. What I appreciate most is the consistency. Years later, it still tastes the same, still feels welcoming, and still delivers that satisfying feeling of knowing exactly where to go when you want something good. In a world where restaurants come and go, this one has stayed steady. And that says a lot. - 1 star bc the bathroom could be better read more

Ordered pick up and my husband said the banh mi was just okay. The meat was bland and there was barely any sauce on the bread. The pho was okay. The broth wasn't super flavorful. They barely gave any basil... It was one small wilted sprig. The tendon was thin like it was sliced in half and the meatballs were cut in half too. There was a lot of rare things sliced beef though. The Vietnamese coffee had a weird after taste to it. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Banh mi grilled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

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Definitely not authentic Vietnamese food, but if you have a craving, this might hold you over. I ordered the Phovorite Dry Noodles, and it was just ok... the broth on the side was very clear, but lacked flavor and depth. The Vietnamese iced coffee is definitely Thai iced coffee (IYKYK). The service was good, the servers were very attentive. Super cute restaurant, but for the price and average tasting food, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Almost $50 for lunch for average food. - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Nothing really stood out much from this place. Price - standard LA price Service - mediocre and not super attentive. Not really inviting or friendly. Also gave me the wrong change back. Ambiance - a bit messy and hot. Food - tasted very artificial and lazy. Soup didnt have any depth. The basil was withered, bruised, and had holes. read more

Phovorite was another random stop on my phoventures. I mean, who doesn't like a random pho place? Unfortunately it was not phonominal and did not earn a spot on my phovorite pho restaurants list. To be fair, the broth was flavorful, but for the price point of more than $20 out the door, I felt a bit ripped off. The portion was really small and barely filling at all. There were only about three pieces of meat, no tripe that I could find, and it looked like one tiny meatball cut in half. In comparison to the dozen or more pho places I've visited, this was not "large" by any stretch. The restaurant was in a dingy strip mall and things didn't really look too clean inside either. Stuff looked worn out. The bathroom had a funky smell and was being used for storage. The doors were just dirty. Also the restaurant was empty when I arrived and it took a little bit to get the food. Not sure if the chef was on break and someone that didn't know what they were doing made it. Overall, a fun stop, but I would never go here again. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - PHO Combination (Large Only) - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

I haven't eaten in this little complex in a number of years. The old staple spots are now gone and they have made way for some new flavors. I tried Phovorite with a coworker and I am not upset with the choice. For lunch it wasn't busy and prices were not that bad. We were seated immediately and were ready to order within minutes. I stayed with the vegetable spring rolls. Thankfully they came with a peanut spread because tha was the only thing that honestly made them halfway enjoyable. They were really dry and lacked any flavor whatsoever. It just wasn't what I was expecting. I ordered the pork bahn mi sandwich and that I must saw was very good. My friend ordered a lemongrass chicken noodle salad and it looked fantastic and was huge. He said he gets it all of the time. I would definitely try that the next time I am in. But loving Bahn mi sandwiches, I need to figure out what I can eat with it. Because the spring rolls were not it. The Thai tea was just a Thai tea. It came in a nice cold glass but really needed ice after just a few minutes. Not my phovorite but I'll be back. read more

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Does the job. Cheap. Quality isn't there but does the job. Small Pho Rare Steak $13.90 * pro: the rare steak was extremely tender and delicious. 10/10 worth. However for the small bowl they only gave you 4 slices * noodles were on the small side. Think of a ramen packet, noodles came like to be about 0.75 of the size of a ramen packet. * I ordered extra steamed noodles on the side for $3.90+ and they gave me an extra box of noodles which were ranging from 0.75-1 x the size of a ramen packet. * this combination of getting the small pho bowl + extra noodles was nice but still did leave me wanting a little more & also a little disappointed that the ratio of meat to noodles felt off. * I've gotten just the large bowl and that seems overall less food than this combo of small pho bowl plus extra noodles. * noodles weren't the authentic pho noodle type (a little too wide). They still did the job * broth was aromatic in the sense that you can tell they did brew it for a while but was a little light and less flavorful as true authentic pho Spring rolls * spring rolls were not crispy despite me getting there in less than 10 minutes * the Toluie paper under the spring rolls got damp as a result of that and stuck to the spring roll & pickled carrots in little bits - had to throw away some * pickled carrots were cut too thick and not as flavorful * lettuce was not crisp and fresh. Were quite bitter. Overall the price after tax for small pho, extra noodles and spring rolls 3 pieces was $27.80 and was made in less than 10 minutes. Not too bad but If you want a higher quality place the price probably will only be $5-7 more. There's a time and place for everything. This restaurant excelled at * SPEED * PRICE * uneven ratios that leaves you a little unsaturated but the small portions allow you to try everything without being too full at the end. This combination left me very full but wanting a tiny bit more meat especially since that was the best quality of this meal read more

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Ambiance - clean, casual restaurant near Sony studios Service - we were immediately seated. Food came quick. Service was very good. Food - this is one of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants. The food is always fresh, delicious and servings are very generous. One person in our party was shocked to see the large-sized bowl containing her pho order. She loved it! My hubby and I each ordered the charbroiled pork slices on a noodle salad. So yummy! We also ordered their egg rolls which was crispy and flavorful. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Crispy Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

All I did was ask if they had any gluten-free options and one of the waitresses working rolled her eyes at me and said everything is prepackaged so there is "no way" they'd know and after she left our table she joked with her coworker "honestly we should just put a big sign that says "gluten only" " :( kinda sad that's the reaction I got when trying to accommodate celiac disease. read more

This spot is a staple lunch spot for most Culver City workers. The food is solid. I usually stick to the Bun and Pho. Rice dishes are great too. The Banh Mi was probably the only thing I don't order consistently. It's the family restaurant vibe that makes you feel like you're in someones home. Although I've seen people rush themselves to pay or order, that family vibe reminds you that not everything needs to be perfect. With great flavors and a strong consistency, this place outplays all of the restaurants in the strip mall. A definite Vietnamese staple in Culver City. read more

Should have researched this place more carefully. First off this place got a grade B rating....very concerning.....I just ordered two simple tofu bahn mi's with no jalapeños and sriracha mayo on the side. At least they got that right. The sandwiches were pathetic, hardly any tofu, or pickled veggies. Half of it didn't get eaten because it was flavorless. The bread was like an olive garden breadstick, but worse, wouldn't recommend this place. Look somewhere else to satisfy your bahn mi cravings. read more

The food here is decent, but the portion sizes don't really match the price, which was a bit disappointing. I ordered a lychee lemonade and finished it in just a few gulps because most of the cup was filled with ice rather than the drink itself. The Vietnamese sandwich had good flavor, but it felt like it was mostly bread and vegetables with very little pork. The "large" pho also seemed closer to what most places would call a regular-sized bowl, which made me wonder what the small size would look like. I also tried the burrito wrap, which was about the size of a standard burrito but not filling enough for the price. It's basically a large spring roll with a few pieces of protein. Mostly veggies. It will leave you hungry still. Overall, the flavors are good, but increasing the portions or adjusting the pricing to better match the portion sizes would really improve the experience read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Mostly ice - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

I love a good Thai/vietnamese fusion. The Bangkok spicy noodles weren't that spicy. It's pretty mild. I asked if it was similar to tom yum, she said yes. But I'd say it's a loose comparison to tom yum. Not in a bad way. It was very delicious. There's peanuts in the soup, sweet and sour. Right up my alley. I'd definitely come back. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Bangkok Spicy Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

My friends and I stopped here for a quick lunch. Small parking area so I'd recommend walking if you're near by or looking for street parking. I ordered the matcha beer- interesting flavor, very cool to at least try. I also got the Pho combo- amazing broth and tender meat. The price was reasonable too. Lots of seatings inside for all groups. The staff was quick, attentive, and friendly. The menu had more options I'm very curious to try. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Matcha beer - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

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It wasn't good... it was GREAT. I got the wagyu beef pho, and the protein was served rare, which is my personal preference for a good beef pho! The broth fueled my soul, and the fish sauce was HITTIN Out of all the pho places I have been- this place still has the best noodle texture! Chewy but dense :D I don't know how they do it! Lol My server, Silvia, is so kind & very attentive & took care of me well! She even adjusted the AC without me even asking hehe I came in around 6 PM on a Wednesday night, and it wasn't busy, so I got to enjoy the large table in the middle of the restaurant to myself ahhah. Overall, great atmosphere and great sliced onions! Lol read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

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I used to come here every other month and it was delicious. Today's was extremely disappointing. The pho broth was just pure oil. We couldn't even drink it, it was disgusting. Sadly, it looks like we'll have to find a new pho place in Culver City. read more

There's a small parking lot shared with other businesses. Service was quick and staff were friendly! Plenty of seating. Menu was reasonably priced. Ordered a small brisket pho ($13.90) and asked to substitute with egg noddles (big fan of that), which they were okay with. The eggs noodles were great and firm (how I like them). I couldn't get enough of the broth! It was flavorful and not too salty. The brisket could use a little improvement. There was a lot of fat on the edges that could easily be cut off. It was also really tough and dry, which made for a rough eat. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was okay but surprised by the bill. Not only was gratuity suggested at the bottom of the receipt even though it's already included. Which the server did not tell us. And that suggested gratuity is calculated after tax is added. They need to remove that suggestion or remove automatically including it. Really disappointed. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Shady to have gratuity suggested at the bottom when gratuity is INCLUDED. - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Everything was fantastic! Our servers Sharon and Julie were amazing as well. I would recommend this place ALL DAY!!! read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Front of Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

i've been on the hunt for a good and healing pho spot near me, and i came around 1pm on a saturday for lunch since it's so close by! it's a nice cozy place and i love that it has viet + thai fusion. pho with rare steak: 8/10 - i got the size large and it was in a big bowl so the portions LOOKED huge but it wasn't much. i finished it all in one sitting even though i usually can take half my large pho to go. price wasn't horrible compared to other places though. the broth was very fresh and the meat slices were big. egg rolls: 9/10 - love the crunch and sauce. it was a great combo to get with the pho to switch up the flavors. i got 3, which feels like a good number for one person. thai tea: 9/10 - perfect amount of creamy! the ice does water it down but it was amazing in the beginning. overall, pretty good food and would come again since it's close and i like the ambiance. read more

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Went here for lunch during work and got served very quickly (granted it was a workday). I got the Thai tea and pho with rare steak and brisket, and the pho was sooo LARGE. For $15 that's such a steal and it was delicious. I couldn't finish it so I did take it home for dinner and it still tasted so good after microwaving. The Thai tea was also really good, I like that they use the shaved ice instead of regular ice! read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Inside - small but lots of seating! - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Parking is easy. Food is good and the prices are reasonable. Service is weird. It's like, if they ignore you, maybe you will go away. read more

I am pretty sad to be writing this review, but the quality of the restaurant has gone down. During our last experience, we had two bug visitors. One small fly was in my water and a caterpillar made it into our soup. My sister thankfully noticed it before she ate it. Unfortunately, she was more than half-way through her bowl of Pho. The staff was kind enough to comp her pho bowl and take 10% off our tab. Aside from that, their noodle portion sizes have decreased over time and extra noodles cost 3 dollars. Lastly, their broth can be hit or miss depending on the day. We will be finding a new favorite spot. It is no longer our Phovorite spot. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Caterpillar(?) in the pho bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Hands down some of the best pho broth I've ever had - super herbal while maintaining the meatiness of the broth without overpowering. The place itself is spacious and clean with lots of parking, and the employees were very attentive bringing us an extra both to split the large size. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - PHO With Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Warning They charge difference prices from what the menu states. BE ON ALERT when dining here. Or go somewhere else. Food is not worth it. Service was horrible and extremely racist as Asians were offered water as soon as they sat down and never offered any water as I wait for a order of two entrees and one appetizer. Dirty kitchen towels laying around as well. Dirty doors with greasy fingerprints all over them. You've been warned. Stay safe out there, my foodies! read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Ambiance: it's a family style Vietnamese restaurant, good for small group and take out orders Service: very friendly although a bit slow, it took a while for food to be served Food: variety choices on their menu for Vietnamese and Thai food SUPER COMBINATION PHO - **** Beef Back ribs, Rare steak, Beef balls, Tripe, Brisket and Tendon, great combination of meat, recommend SPICY BASIL WITH CRISPY PORK - **** STIR FRIED ONION, BELL PEPPER, GREEN BEAN AND BASIL WITH CRISPY PORK, chewy and flavorful pork, recommend Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, about $20 per person for a hearty meal read more

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This is the best pho broth I've had in LA. This broth doesn't need any lime, no chilli, no jalapeño slices. The way they serve it is the way you drink up the broth! Service is is always fast & place is small but warm & inviting. read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - The way they serve it is the way you drink up the broth! - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Service was great! Food was good but I feel like there was some msg which is fine- I just get really thirsty and sleepy! The chicken pho was decent but they could've given more chicken. Ban mi bread was kinda hard and stale... Room for improvement read more

Rare steak pho is good and prices are reasonable compared to others in the area, but service is lacking. When picking up lunch take out for a small group, I confirmed with the guy at the counter that the chopsticks/utensils were included in the bag - only to get back to the office to find that they were not (also missing - chili paste). I'd go back, but next time I'm not leaving until I do a bag search. read more

So far, the worst place to get pho. I agree with some of the reviews -- the "large" bowl is far from large. There were barely any noodles, no tripe or tendon, and the meatballs were cut in half. Definitely not worth the price. I won't be coming back, and honestly wish I had checked the reviews first. Save your money. read more

Flavorful! Quantity was sufficient. I ordered a large brisket pho and pork spring rolls. I love the amount of toppings, they were fresh! Will order again. read more

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This isn't a review about the food, as I've lived in the area for many years and only order from here occasionally. My food has been tasty, consistently. However, every time I order take-out (tip or no tip) I always receive the bag closed with no chop sticks or napkins inside. They also don't offer them at pickup. I get home and I'm like, "damn! No chopsticks?!! Ugh" I always forget that they do that. But I_will remember to never tip on to-go. Never! read more

Very good Vietnamese food. For the pho, they have great portion size, a regular size is enough. Their noodle salad is killer too. I do wish they made their bank mi sandwiches a little bigger, but it was tasty too. Service was decent, I felt the wait time was adequate. Dining area is fairly open. The space is big so there are plenty of seating. read more

OVERCHARGED MY CARD. Noticed a much higher charge on my card and when I called the staff to get my receipt they refused my receipt, refund, or to check their cameras. Told me manager was conveniently on vacation indefinitely and to go back next week to speak with the staff who took my order - upon having to go back they then claimed it was too late. They refused any type of help because they were stealing and knew it. DO NOT GO HERE. what a shame. read more

The food here was definitely delicious! Such a great place to stop by as they also have a mix of thai desserts to choose from. I had the beef short rib combination and i was stuffed! The service was quick and everyone was nice. The interior was also cute and cozy! read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - PHO Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

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The food here is amazing and the staff is even better. Been going for 2 years and have been satisfied every time. Would definitely recommend! read more

I'll preface this by saying that my friend absolutely loves the pho here. I tried a bite of hers and it was very good. Next time I'd probably just get the pho. May 2024 dine in: 3pc egg roll - 6.5/10 House special noodle, seafood only - 6.5/10 Egg rolls: As other yelpers noted, there is very little filling in these egg rolls. I like that they serve with the fixings (lettuce, noodles, pickled veggies). They don't give enough nuoc cham but it tasted okay, if not a little light, to me. These egg rolls aren't bad, they just aren't worth the price. 6.5/10 House special noodle: I wanted to like this and was hoping it would be similar to Kim Kee Noodles in SGV. Unfortunately it just didn't land for me. The broth was a bit too fishy (probably my fault because I didn't want the chicken or egg and they gave me fish and mussels instead. I wish there were more veggies or green onion or cilantro - it was lacking freshness. I squeezed some lime which helped. 6.5/10 read more

Phovorite Vietnamese Kitchen - House Special Noodle (seafood only, no chicken or egg) 6.5/10. Broth was too fishy for me and needed more veg. - Vietnamese Near Me - Culver City, California

Just wanted to get some basil put in a spring roll and it was impossible never going to try it never going back no thank you

Food was decent. Ordered the combination but there was no meatball. Informed the server who went back to talk to the kitchen but she came back and told me there were two. So they think I was lying just to get another one? Not one to leave bad reviews but this was a bit insulting. Won't be back. TBH probably not wanted back either which is fine. read more

The pho was amazing, so flavorful, the spring rolls were amazing too! Nice staff, the restaurant had great music playing too so the vibe and ambiance of eating in the restaurant was on point. Will definitely be back soon! read more