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    We Love Pho 2

    3.9 (556 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Geronimo T.

    First revisit , 2026 Review. Entered this location and was told to sit there or here. Pho is good, no complaints about that at all. Food is actually pretty good! My biggest complaint for this year is customer service. The people (servers / Host) inside this establishment forgot their customer service etiquette! We ordered one time and food was delivered, nobody came back to check up on us. Never came back to ask us how we were doing or do we need a refill of water. Something of that nature. They are so busy taking their online orders, they actually forgot about the people sitting in the restaurant. Disappointing. This place is a hit and miss with me. I experience the good and the bad. This time the bad was noticeable. They need to change their focus and commit to what is important, which is the peope dining. Also they had a corrective sign which states, food temperature correction. I was shocked to see that. I still would come here. They need improvement on their customer service manners.

    Marko C.

    This has to be one of the best pho restaurants in OC. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Tons of parking. Employees were super patient and helpful! Expansive menu with reasonable prices!

    Pho rare steak!
    Julie M.

    First time here ! Loved it ! Ordered a Vietnamese coffee and that drink is strong!!!!! Sooo good tho!!! A must try for sure

    Pho brisket
    Norma S.

    Came here on a Sunday around 4pm got seated right away. Rainy day quickly got full. Small space. Service was good. Two tvs and bathrooms. Ordered the brisket small size. Enough meat in it and good amount of noodles. The broth was good but on the sweeter side I prefer savory. Condiments were fresh. All in all good for a one time try.

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    Lorna K.

    Great hole-in-the-wall kind of place. The pho is super tasty and service is fair. Menus are QR codes so you will need a smart phone (yes, not everyone has one). They have great lunch specials of pho with a spring roll and soda. Comes in small or large portions. I had the rare beef and my daughter had the chicken. They are generous with the meat. You must try this place if you haven't!

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    Beatrice M.

    Picked up dinner for my family. Spring rolls, eggs rolls and a stir fry plate and food was great however when I bit into the spring roll I found this metal looking piece inside. I was shocked! Not sure what it could be but I hope they're careful because that so dangerous and unsanitary.

    Michael S.

    Amazing customer service. Very welcoming. Cute and nice decoration in this restaurant Love the spotify list also lol Got two special combo, large Ice jasmine tea Vietnamese iced coffee Pho - broth is Flavorful, sweeter then most broths I have had but not in a bad way. Not to oily also which is great. Pinch of lime makes it almost perfect. Noodles... best part. Noodles not over done. Just perfect. Meat and toppings were spot on Only ding is the coffee... it's syrup based, not the more traditional flavor. Not bad just not for me. Will be back cause we love PHO.

    Veggie roll with peanut sauce

    The food is amazing. Our server Elijah was extremely great, he pays attention to his customers and interacts with us line we're his friends. My husband loves the oxtail pho and I enjoy the variety of special dishes and their traditional pho. I truly recommend this place. The at home feeling when you experience the food. Great place to add to your dining list. The ambiance is welcoming.

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    Derek W.

    You Love Pho? We Love Pho 2. I Love Pho 3! Set! Actually, I'm not totally sure that would be considered a proper set in that card game, but either way, if you love pho, you'll almost certainly love the pho at We Love Pho 2! I went out for lunch with a co-worker who had been to this pho spot before a couple of times, but I hadn't been. I hadn't had pho in over two years, and that was at an airport in a different state lol. What better way to break my fast of pho than at We Love Pho...2! But no We Love Pho 1? Well, I don't know if there ever was one (or 1), so I can't really comment on that lol. We Love Pho 2 is located on the northeast corner of Carson and Norse. There's a pretty big menu board on the sidewalk where passersby could stop by and check out what offerings are available at this Vietnamese eatery just east of Lakewood Blvd. It's also right next to a sculpture of a tennis racket and ball that you'd normally see at parks signifying that they have tennis courts. In this case, the tennis courts are on the other side of Carson St at Long Beach Community College (LBCC). As soon as we walked in, a server in the back pointed towards an empty table where we could sit. They don't have any laminated or paper menus; instead, they just have a QR code that you scan with your phone so you can see their menu. My co-worker ordered the #30 Shaken Beef with Rice. When I read the description of that on the menu, it almost sounded like there'd be no vegetables, but it turns out there was a good amount of vegetables on there. When I saw my co-worker's dish, it almost looked like a deconstructed hamburger with some steak fajitas piled into the mix. It looked pretty good, but seeing that it was my first time at a place that specializes in pho, I felt it would have been remiss to choose a non-pho dish. There are a dozen choices for pho - rice noodle soup, but keep in mind some only come in Large size. I didn't see any empty bowl sizes, like boba shops would have empty cups at the register to inform the customer how much drink they'd be getting. Luckily, we saw a few bowls on other tables, and my co-worker immediately knew they were the Large size. Having empty bowls available for the customer to see up front would be very helpful here. I was torn between the #9 Pho Special Combo and the #11 House Special Egg Noodle, the latter of which comes with quail eggs. I wasn't sure how I'd like quail eggs in pho, so I went with the #9 Pho Special Combo, which comes with sliced rare beef, brisket, tendon & beef meatballs in a beef broth. It took about 5 minutes for the server to come and take our orders, and it took even less time than that for my order to come out! That's how fast it was! It's like they already had the soup prepared in a large pot and just poured it out onto a large bowl for me to consume. Alongside my bowl was a small plate that held basil leaves, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge. It took about a couple more minutes for my co-worker's Shaken Beef to come out, but we also got some spring rolls to share. The spring rolls came at the same time as my #9 Pho Special Combo, so we could commence eating at the same time. One order of spring rolls consist of three rolls supplemented by a peanut sauce of some sort. Each roll, wrapped in rice paper, has some sliced pork and shrimp alongside a small medley of vegetables. I had one and enjoyed it with the peanut sauce, but didn't like how the rice paper got pretty sticky on my fingers. They also have shrimp rolls, which are the same minus the sliced pork; it's pretty much the pescatarian version of spring rolls. My co-worker enjoyed his shaken beef with rice and various vegetables, which also included lettuce and tomato, hence the aforementioned deconstructed burger. I enjoyed my pho as well! After dumping the contents from the small plate into my bowl, I poured some sriracha sauce on the plate to dip the beef into, and that was pretty good I must say! I also added some hoisin sauce in my soup since the beef broth, while delish and flavorful on its own for the sodium-conscious, could have used more flavor in my opinion. The noodles did get quite clumpy at the bottom of the bowl, however, but it wasn't too much of a drawback for me, though I understand it might be for others. We also got a couple of fortune cookies alongside our receipt, but the fortunes inside were more akin to proverbs. For parking, there are a handful of spots on Norse Way, but if all the spots closer to Carson are taken, there's also parking in rear. The food itself was worth 5 stars, but I later realized that we could have gotten egg rolls and soda for free since we came during the lunch special hours, which are weekdays from 10 AM to 3 PM. The server didn't mention anything about that. Also, for the Large #9 Pho Special Combo I ordered, the menu outside states that it's $15.50, but the online menu says $16.50. Our server also seemed kind of dull and vapid during our visit.

    Pho Sliced Rare Beef & Beef Meatballs
    Jess D.

    I love this spot - it's cozy and homey. They have a rare beef and meatball pho which is my go to. The broth is yummy and flavorful. I love that they have small size pho for 13 dollars which is the perfect size for me.The service is quick and efficient but it gets really busy on rainy days! It's right near the LBX hanger with street parking.

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    Angelica I.

    This place is amazing food is delicious. Customer service is excellent every time. Always very clean. My favorite pho restaurant. Overall this place is a 10/10.

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    Serena was a great and attentive server:) This is my favorite place for pho. The broth is really flavorful

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    Definitely recommend this place! We had an amazing meal. They were super busy, but made sure everyone was taken care of.

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    Ordered rare beef pho, and pork chop with rice everything was flavorful. Serena our server was sweet, and attentive.

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    The Banh Mi pork sandwich always hits the spot and their service is always great here.

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    Been coming here for years, they never disappoint! Never had a bad experience, friendly staff and great food. This place is pho king good.

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    I walk in &' a guy name Elijah, help me and a friend that I was with' he was so sweet to us and he has really good customer service

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    I love this place I'm a FREQUENT customer, best pho ever!! Love Serena, better yet, the whole staff.

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    I always come here and it is the best pho in long beach. There is great service and the food comes pretty fast.

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    First time here , food was amazing ! 10/10 recommend . Serena was kind and attentive :)

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    AMAZING EXPERIENCE great food and service especially Serena !! I love this place and I definitely recommend.

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    Great service! Love the food and drinks. Definitely coming back soon. Fast service as well

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    2 years ago

    I've been coming here for over five years--the pho broth is so good. I always recommend to my friends and classmates

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    I love the Thai tea and fried rice. I like the fact that is it close to Long Beach city college is a plus

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