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    Simply Pho

    4.4 (1k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Jordan B.

    Our Favorite Pho Spot! Simply Pho has quickly become our favorite spot for Vietnamese food! The grilled chicken pho and spring rolls are our go-to and are consistently delicious, with great flavors and fresh ingredients. Whether we're craving pho or one of their other dishes, we always leave satisfied. What really makes Simply Pho stand out, though, is the friendly customer service. Everyone is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel like a valued customer. Great food, great flavors, and great people--what more could you ask for? We highly recommend Simply Pho and will definitely keep coming back!

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    Raul R.

    Very much enjoyed the shrimp and rice plate I ordered here. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor, especially when you add some of the condiments provided. This was a delivered order so I can't comment on the service or atmosphere. However, it's located in the heart of OC so I might stop by to dine in sometime soon. I definitely plan on trying their pho when it's not 90 degrees outside.

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    Diana R.

    Came for lunch with my co-workers since we were nearby for a meeting. There was plenty of parking available. We were a party of six and seated without any delays. The staff were friendly and full of smiles. It looked like there were groups of people who were working nearby or just family and friends. We ordered spring rolls and fried chicken wings to share. I thought they were just ok. Spring rolls were a little bland, even with the dipping sauce. It was odd that the peanuts in the dipping sauce were not crushed I think that would've helped improve the taste. The wings came out, kind of dry as if they were not as fresh. I ordered the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and shrimp and egg rolls. There's a decent amount of food that comes with this dish. I wasn't a fan of some of the extra fatty pieces of pork. Additionally, they were in big pieces and it was hard to eat without a knife or scissors. Similarly, the peanuts were not crushed, and it was just a little strange. I did not finish my food because it just wasn't tasting that great. If I'm in the area again, I think I will try their pho.

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    Camille A.

    Came in on a Thursday early dinner time and got seated immediately. Servers were attentive and friendly. Got my usual order of pho tai. It was good but not the best broth I've ever had. I wish the cuts of the rare steak was thinner and there were some fattier pieces that I didn't like so much, but there was that much of them and it was easy enough to avoid. I did like their fries with shaken beef! I wish the green sauce was a little bit spicier but I could honestly drink that green sauce! Delicious!!

    Cinthya U.

    Great service amazing food always come here with my family and they never fail us. The location is easy to find as well.

    Zien T.

    Delicious pho with generous portions! The XL bowl actually comes with more noodles, meat, and toppings not just extra broth which made it incredibly satisfying. Unlike some other pho restaurants that simply add more soup to make a larger bowl, this place gives you more of everything that matters. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has a welcoming, kid-friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Pho Dac Biet - Pho # 1
    Annie L.

    Service a great and fast when it comes to ordering pho. Plenty of seats and gets busy at lunch time, but not overly crowded. Portions are very big and very filling. Pho broth has good flavor but luke warm, and tons of meats from steak, meatballs, tendons and green onions. 4/5 Enjoyed the Thai iced tea but wasn't as sweet. 3/5 Mung Bean for Dessert is my favorite part after our meal, compliments from the restaurant. Love the taste of this mung bean dessert. 5/5

    Vermicelli
    Krystina W.

    My go to work stop for pho, vermicelli, and lemongrass chicken. It's one of those consistent places where you always get the same quality and portions. Their pho is BIG! Bigger than most places I think. The lemongrass chicken (sub white rice for red rice) is always good, and vermicelli is always a good option if you want something just heavy enough but slightly refreshing. Nothing extravagant but always what you expect. Their tap water is also not great so hydrate well beforehand. It gets busy during rush hour lunch so just plan accordingly.

    Spring rolls
    Michael S.

    We've long visited the same Vietnamese restaurant in Tustin, even after multiple change of owners, a drop in quality, and steadily rising prices. Sadly, my kids are stubborn and resistant to try a new place! That's why I lied and drove them to Simply Pho. Yes, the howled and moaned the whole ride. Onto the actual review... The interior is very modern and slick and the staff were friendly and helpful. The shrimp spring rolls were fantastic (especially the peanut sauce!). I had bun with pork/shrimp/eggroll. I'm not a huge fan of shell-on shrimp, but I lived. Everything was very tasty and high quality and I thought the value was much better than our usual haunt. My kids enjoyed their beef pho and chicken with rice. We loved it enough that I hope to come back soon!

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    Rick S.

    The food here is good. The prices are okay, average for the Y2KXXV (2025-present day) era where so many of us have to acknowledge the quarter century gone by since the year 2000 with inflation and cost of living adjustments. The one thing I think could be improved to their Vietnamese cuisine peer restaurants is slightly larger portions, simply "more noodles" a low overhead cost would probably make this place busier and with insignificant profit loss but overall higher revenue gain. The Garlic Noodles are perfect, not overwhelming nor overpowering. Easy parking.

    Wonderful service and flavorful broth. Plus, free Thai tea!I ordered a large #1 and A3.

    Lidia H.

    I ordered shrimp fried rice! $18.95 for the plate. The shrimp still had all the poop inside. It was rubbery. The rice looked like they threw the whole frozen peas bag in there. Overall did not like it all. Not worth the money.

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    Josh M.

    Amazing food , wifey feeling under weather this will help, pho simply amazing. Even during the hot summer comes for a refreshing thai tea

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    Tim and staff is wonderful. First time trying. These guys are the best. Food is amazing.

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    Fast and efficient service. My office is close by so I definitely Will recommend to my co-workers.

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    Service is great, food/drinks are great, overall an amazing place to have dinner at with the family. 10/10 would recommend to friends

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    Great staff! So helpful and nice! The service was amazing! My husband had a couple of questions and they were very patient and helpful

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    The food is really good here, especially the Ban-Mi sandwich! Friendly service and will definitely be back!!

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    1 year ago

    This is the best PHO in Orange County. Menu is solid and the staff is great. Hidden gem, if you don't know... now you do!

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    this is my fav pho place!!!!! its the first one ive been to in orange but it's AMAZING. 10/10 recommend!

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    Excellent service and everything looks delicious is a good experience to eat pho and the Thai tea good

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    Great food, clean and nice environment, good service / staff, and great prices on pho.

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    It is good pho, meat a bit hard but broth and noodles perfect. Free Thai tea as well.

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    Good is good that's why I keep coming back staff is very friendly and very helpful very satisfied everything's

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    Very delicious food, the staff is always very nice and attending, ambience is the best!

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    Food was good. Good place for broth. We recommend rib pho. And the complimentary thai tea.

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    Hannah was an amazing server and so nice and helpful! Amazing spring rolls and Thai tea.

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    Service was great! The pho was very good and had a good ambiance. We had a great experience

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    Service was amazing. Pho was very tasty. Very patient and ensured we had a great experience.

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    Really loved the boba and they let us bring food from a different RESTRAUNT in and eat it very kind server

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