I came in by myself between lunch and dinner on a Monday, it was fairly quiet and I loved the small…read morefamily ambiance of the restaurant. The host was extremely friendly and greeted me with a smile. I ordered a fresh lemonade which was really helped me cool down from the heat and I also got the egg rolls as well as the pho filet, which was counter productive to cooling down but I do not regret the decision! The egg rolls were very good and the pho was one of the best that I've had in Costa Mesa. The broth was very flavorful and the filet was extremely tender, not tough and overcooked like at other places. I will definitely be back! Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Price 5/5

The owner came out and check on everyone which I thought was really sweet and cute! I order the…read morebanh xeo and and it was VERYYY crispy and I can tell it's freshly made! Comes with veggies on the side. Their cucumber has so much seeds which I didn't like a lot but it's probably just me being picky. Still good regardless!

Tran have the best customer service ever the food is delicious. the best pho is filet mignon. the…read moremeat is juicy and delicious.

+ Decent homey phở. + Affordable…read more + Thai basil (húng quế) didn't look fresh. - Slow-ish service. - Interesting staff dress code. . Decent amount of indoor seating, albeit crowded. . Note: If you're exiting the parking lot to go west on 17th St, better exit on Superior Ave because exiting directly into E 17th St is a right turn only, which immediately leads to a no U-turn. I had: $15.50 PDB + tax + tip = $19.01

New favorite pho spot! Loved the relaxed environment and friendly service…read more Meal was hot and fresh. Owner came and checked on us and was so personable. Will visit again

I'm honestly pretty disappointed with the new location off Harbor Boulevard. Not sure if there's…read morenew management, but something definitely feels off. Right when you sit down, the cleanliness stands out and not in a good way. (lost my appetite.) We ordered the vegetable pho and vegetable fried rice, and both were underwhelming. The portioning of the vegetables just didn't make sense huge, oversized pieces (like broccoli the size of a fist and massive bok choy) that felt unbalanced with the dish. The fried rice was mostly large chunks of vegetables with barely any rice, and overall it lacked flavor. For the price about $75 it just wasn't worth it. Take my word for it or try it yourself, but overall I'd give it around a 3.2 out of 10.

If you love Vietnamese food, you need to put this place on your must-try list!…read more Their pho broth is made from beef bones and simmered for 18 hours, giving it such a rich, deep flavor. They even use alkaline water for their pho! Their chicken is sourced from a Japanese farm, and they don't cut the salads until you order, so everything tastes incredibly fresh. The fish sauce chicken wings are a must! The wings taste fresh, not frozen, and are packed with flavor. The shaken beef is super tender, the egg rolls are perfectly crispy, and the shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce are fresh and delicious. And don't miss the yellow noodles tossed with peanut sauce, fresh herbs, and cucumber--it's the perfect refreshing summer salad! They also have beer and cocktails. Come hungry--this place is definitely a must-try!

First time trying Pho here, Google maps showed high ratings. Nothing stood out but it was good…read morepho. Beef broth was ok, portion size was relatively small when comparing to other pho places in the OC. If I'm not mistaken it was +$8 for double meat. The beef was really lean, tender and trimmed. The server made sure to point out that they don't use frozen meats and they utilize filtered water for the broth and cups of H20. The popcorn chicken was a bit of a disappointment. While the dipping sauce made up for it, the chicken by itself lacked seasoning imo. The server mentioned the dipping sauce was made in house as well. The hospitality/ customer service was exceptional. Greeted upon arrival and the server made sure to come back and check on me. She was extremely nice and attentive and I hate that I didnt ask for her name. To sum it all up, in my opinion the Pho was just like any other pho I've tried. The portion size made it a bit pricey but I would come back and visit again. They have alot of drink options too like wine, espresso, cocktails...I think I even seen a homemade ice cream sign. Lots of seating inside and an outside patio. They seem to take pride in preparing dishes from scratch and that doesn't go unnoticed. Nice establishment for the surrounding community to enjoy. Would you travel out of your way to try it, maybe not.

I got the garlic noodles with both bulgogi beef and chicken, and wow, this hit the spot. I ordered…read moreit off doordash and it was so yummy. The garlic noodles were super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had that rich garlicky kick without being overpowering. The bulgogi beef was tender, juicy, and had just the right balance of sweet and savory, while the chicken was cooked really well and added a nice contrast. Together, it was such a satisfying combo. Portions were generous, and you could really taste the quality of garlic in each bite. Definitely one of those meals where you're already thinking about your next visit as you're finishing up. Highly recommend! Only thing I would recommend is to brush your teeth after bc it leaves a garlic smell

Nguyen's Kitchen in Costa Mesa!?! I didn't know it was in multiple spots now. I've only ever been…read moreto the one in Orange, so I was happily surprised when I saw this familiar place. At 10pm, there were a handful of folks inside, waiting for their to-go orders. Since they close at midnight on a Wed, we decided to eat in. I like the industrial vibe they have going on w/ live edge tables, black pipes, & farmhouse lights. I wanna take the big live edge dining table home & plop it right in my dining room! The lady at the counter was nice, taking our order with a smile, then repeating it for accuracy. The garlic chicken breast sandwich did not disappoint. It's just as I remembered it... tasty, moist, & even more delicious w/ the green sauce. The garlic noods w/ bulgogi was a new try for us; we usually get it w/ shrimp. It was yummy, but afterwards I felt like the meat was too salty. The peach & lychee green tea is my fave, while the hubbs enjoyed his Thai tea. Soo good!

So our daughter found this awesome little gem the LSXO Restaurant and she took us out for one of…read morethe best dining experiences I've had. We started out by ordering cocktails. Unfortunately I don't remember the name of the drinks except for the Lychee Martini of course . Lol then we ordered the food. We ordered the pork chop, which was phenomenal and the dumplings too, and OMG this was the best dining experience I've ever had. The dumplings were so light and the sauce and broth definitely made this dish amazing! We also had the shaking beef and I have to say Nathan (the chef) really knows how to cook!! Thank you Nathan for one of the best dining experiences I've ever had! We will definitely be back for more.

This place is literally a hidden gem. Service is amazing,…read morewhich is so refreshing nowadays; you hardly get any. There are only a few tables, very intimate and cozy. Appetizers were the best part, and we ordered a few plates to share And 2 Mains were plenty of food There's a 2-hour limit Ordered- Chicken & Shiitake mushroom dumplings (favorite dish) Spring rolls Papaya salad Crispy prawns House garlic noodles French Fries For vegetarians, they are accommodating for some dishes.

No surprise this place is amazing as it is affiliated with Brodard Château off of the 22 and…read moreMagnolia. Every dish we had was fantastic. The dipping sauces were even better. The service was prompt and helpful. This place was packed with locals OK midweek. The inside of the restaurant has a modern Asian vibe. If you want amazing Vietnamese plate food don't miss this place. Parking can be tricky. We parked down the street in the residential area and had a nice walk.

We came out to Bamboo Bistro to celebrate Father's Day and left feeling utterly disrespected…read more The service was terrible and we felt like we were being discriminated against and shoved into a corner to be ignored. It took us 30 minutes of sitting there to even get a server to take our food order. Understandably, the staff were busy due to the holiday, but we would actively see staff being far more attentive to the tables around us when we never even got water we ordered when we sat down. When we called for staff, it was as if they were actively avoiding us to be more attentive to the "white" tables. It took us calling for them 5 times before they finally had someone actually notice that we hadn't gotten any drinks and hadn't put in an order for food. Even when we finally got a waiter, he scrambled off before we were finished ordering our food. The food was good but no amount of good food is worth the disrespect my family felt. ESPECIALLY on a holiday dinner like this. I wouldn't come back.

My wife loves the hunan chicken. My granddaughter loves the vermicelli noodles and build your own…read morepho! I think you will love it.

My first two experiences here were disasters. Their Instagram video bragged about how great their…read morechicken pho and Hainan chicken were, but IMHO, the chicken was so bland and the broth tasted like water. Today, I was curious if the third time might be different, but I didn't want to take that chance, so I ordered the beef pho instead. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised--I hit the jackpot, so to speak! The beef pho came with rare beef, brisket, and cartilage. At 90% of pho restaurants, the meat is so chewy, and the cartilage is usually hard as a rock. You practically need to be a teenager or have Fred Flintstone teeth to chew through it! But here, the meat was surprisingly tender and enjoyable. The broth was delicious, although I thought it could use a little more fish sauce. The lemon pepper fried chicken wings were heavenly! They were crunchy, flavorful, and so good that I let my husband eat the whole thing--I only had one drumstick. I can't wait to come back and try the garlic wings. I haven't completely given up on the chicken pho yet. It's entirely possible that I went there after the gym and close to closing time, so maybe the broth had been watered down. The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and had such a cheerful atmosphere. Service was good too. After today's experience, I'm definitely looking forward to going back. Highly recommended!

This location is located in at food area inside Bloomingdale's. You can get in through the street…read moreand go down the stairs. We waited about 30 minutes. They do not have the ability to text you when your table is ready. The solo seating area reminded me of Japan. Not enough tables honestly in the little table area. Service was not great. They took awhile to provide menus & took awhile to get help getting my son a fork. Pho was great. Pho tai is our go to. Love that you can order noodles on the side. They have regular pho noodles or fresh thicker noodles. I like both.

We were craving something warm and filling after spending the day out on the boat. This place was…read moreopen pretty late so we made our way over here. Finding this food court was quite the challenge but security showed us the way. We checked in with the host and waited about 30 minutes to be seated. Once seated, the service was FAST. Our orders were taken, drinks were brought out, and not long after our three Pho bowels were served to us hot. We never saw our server after our PHO was dropped off. We became BFF's with the table right next to us and they shared their siracha bottle and napkins with us as our server never came back... The PHO was delicious. The broth was flavorful, hot, and very filling. The brisket was tender and easy to chew.

Brodard Express is located in Termjnal C opposite Gate 13…read more If you've never been to their main Fountain Valley location, they're known for their nem nuong cuon, or grilled pork spring rolls. Heftier than your typically spring rolls, they also come with a deliciously warm meat dipping sauce. Brodard Express's menu is quite sizable, with options for small bites with the spring rolls or teas/coffees, or more sizable options like banh mi sandwiches and noodle soups. Ordering is made easy with options for tablet ordering, ordering at the cashier, or ordering ahead of time with a convenient QR code. I don't often fly out of SNA but might just have to more now that I know this is here.

Pros: decent enough execution, nice crisp bread, good enough variety, open earlier than most spots…read morein the food court. Cons: pricy (typical for airport food), not the most flavorful but not bad. Bahn mi was pretty sizable BUT not as stuffed as they appeared. Wish the pickled carrots and radishes had more pickled pop. Not sure if they just needed more time or more acid to make them pop. Notes: not necessarily slow but considering how early in the morning it was, and with so few people, I would have expected them do be done a little quicker. It's located in the food court past security. Plenty of seating.