I was staying at the motel across the street from Wok-In and was excited to try it after reading the great reviews. I got here shortly before closing time and ordered the special pho to go plus an order of spring rolls. The pho was lukewarm which would have been a problem if I had not had a microwave in my room. (You have to heat the broth to cook the beef, which comes raw.) Once I got it up to temperature, it was a-ok... not outstanding, but not the weak broth which is the bane of bad pho. The spring rolls were as expected, and a good value at $3 for two big ones. This is a modest mom-and-pop place with friendly service. Aside from the pho, you can order a combo meal from a steam table (put away for the evening when I was there) with 1, 2 or 3 entrees. There's also a menu of items which can be made for order, and there's a dining room if you feel like dining in. read more

Bruce is amazing and the food is great! Try the pho and whatever Bruce recommends, listen to this wonderful humans advice and he will be a service to the ambience of your life! read more

I've always ordered Pho soup & some other dishes. They were EXCELLENT in taste as always. I have tried other Pho places, but this restaurant gives more for your money. Not too spicy or bland. The flavor in the soup was just right & served HOT out of the kitchen to your table. I've been coming here for a long time. I am a VERY SATISFIED customer -&- ALWAYS SUPPORT our small businesses locally during these hard times . Thank you read more

Wok-In - This is the PHO SOUP that I was talking about. Served HOT & TASTY ! The price is reasonable & your stomach will be VERY SATISFIED !!! - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been coming here for 5 years and have experienced nothing but amazing service, delicious food and generous portions. Definitely my go to for the best pho in Costa Mesa! read more

Amazing food, generous portion, and friendly owner. Highly recommend to all the locals or visitors.

My go-to spot. Cool, friendly people, fast service, and great food. 99% of the time I get the rare beef or veggie pho or the Singapore style vermicelli. read more

BEST SERVICE & PHO IN TOWN ! Really can't understand how other people can give bad reviews to this restaurant, family owned establishment. The owner is very attentive and always looking out for our comfort. This is the best ! read more

Wok-In - Pho - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just what I am asking for! They serve it just right. Always fresh and very tasty. Be nice to Bruce, it means a lot to him!

Yelp did us right! Don't let the modest atmosphere deceive you. The food is authentic and spot on. And did I say FRESH?!! Customer service is definitely 5-Star, which my daughter mentioned you rarely find at an asian restaurant. read more

The location blends in to the Ol'Newport background but dont pass it by, this location is a gem. Though the interior is still in some transition in the post covid times, your money and time will be well spent at this location or for takeout. Order anything, it all comes a plenty and fresh from the cook range. My coworkers and i stop in from time to time and always receive steaming hot plates that are easily able to be split for two. Im sure their food will impress as it is well balanced and never drown in sauce; they've found a great balance and hit the mark every time. Cheers, to them and to you! read more

Go Here!! Support this establishment!!! Grub is bomb, ownership is Awesome. Support your local small business

GReat Food GREAT SERVICE. Bruce took care of my family and I and he was extremely kind, funny and just great all around. Food portions are great for the price. And prices are fabulous. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Wok-In - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got the #6 pho that has tendon, meatball, and rare meat. The broth was so fragrant and flavorful. My bf got the wok in special vermicelli bowl. The egg rolls in it were outstanding! Food clearly made with care and portions are big, so I would def recommend and am excited to order again. read more

Love this place, every time. It's been over. Year, but I walked in and as-usual, Bruce is there with a great attitude and even better food! Good, clean brisket phö and veggie spring rolls . I always come here to recover when anything hits, so the fresh mint, sprouts, bok Choy and jalapeños make this one a winner... family owned and operated, I haven't found a better spot for Phö! read more

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Awesome tasty-clean food, friendly & expedient service. It's one of our favorite places! Spring tools are delish and everything I've tried is also very good! read more

Every time I try a new place similar to Wok-In, I wonder why I am not earring there now. My wife and I like to try new places but there is something said about coming home. In this case we come home to Wok-In. And 95% of the time we order the same thing. It's not like we didn't like the new thing we ordered it's just that we Love the same two things we usually get- Pho and Singapore noodles. And we generally give the new places to try's sometimes a good sometimes or not but Wok-In, The food is always very good plus we enjoy talking with Bruce who seats us and takes our order and his family owns the place. If you're looking for a fancy upscale overpriced place don't come here but if you're looking for a great neighborhood place that's super friendly and has fantastic food come on down. read more

Don't let the silly and confusing name "Wok-In" fool you. The name seems to suggest Chinese food. However, this place has Vietnamese pho that was tasty and fast service. Every time I see the name, it makes me think about someone Wok-In on someone else. Perhaps they want to stress that this is opposite of a "drive thru." So Wok this way and see if you wanna be In on it too. read more

This is the best restaurant in Costa Mesa / OC area. Not only is the Pho great, but every item on the menu is great too. The service is unmatched and I highly recommend. read more

Yummy authentic Vietnamese food, good value, fresh ingredients, great customer care, and local, family business! The Pho, vermicelli,and Vietnamese egg rolls are my favorites. I like the Vietnamese dishes so much that I haven't tried the Chinese food yet, but judging from the happy customers I see in the restaurant, I am sure it is yummy too so will be trying soon. Bruce greets me and other regulars like family and assures a great customer experience, and is open knowing your food preferences and gives suggestions on ordering. Sometimes I feel like no meat and more veggies and they have vegetarian options too. Support local, family businesses. Thank you Bruce and family for the delicious food and customer care! read more

Yum! I enjoyed my dinner tonight thoroughly. I was on my own tonight while hubby was at church, so I took to Yelp to find an inexpensive but worthwhile dinner stop. I hadn't had great Vietnamese egg rolls with the lettuce, mint and sauce in far too long. Tonight that changed. Paired with their delicious hot and sour soup (and a relaxing, unassuming atmosphere), I left satisfied. I didn't need the bowl of soup--a cup was enough, filled with tofu and flavor. Even though their other menu items looked tasty my leisurely meal was surprisingly filling enough, taking my grand total to $7.00 + tip! I really debated taking a star off for the flies I had to wave away and the lack of a hook or surface to place my purse on in the bathroom, but the flavors, price and positive "hole in the wall" experience kept me kind...and don't get me wrong, this hole-in-the-wall has plenty of space to park and eat. Just be careful if you park along Newport Ave. I recommend exiting on Santa Isabel. A last note: I remember when this was a Mongolian BBQ place--also nothing fancy--and I miss it. However, I'm pleased to find that Wok-In is well worth the walk in. Thanks, friends. I'll be back! read more

A little under the weather my other half went for Egg Drop Soup -- it's the best I've had in years and years. They make it to order so I can't wait to sample their other dishes. Even though we live a bit away, I'll be worth going back to the Wok-In for that soup, and I'm sure, the other dishes on their menu. Thanks for making me feel so much better, Chefs!!! read more

This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. Love the food and huge portions. After coming here a few hundred times. I figured I should give a review :) read more

10/10 my favorite place for some good pho, vermicelli and great customer service! You're I'll not be disappointed. Great hole in the wall mom and pop restaurant! read more

Amazing food! I love their beef pho, and I usually get with tofu! I work from home so every now and then I get their take out. The portions are huge!! That's great for me because I can save for later. Totally recommend this place :) read more

Clever name. One star for that. Always friendly service. Another star. I've been here many times and it's a step up from the normal mom & pop type restaurants. Good lighting, spacious, good amount of parking and so on. So for ambiance another star. Finally, the food is good. Egg rolls, spring rolls, pho are all reasonably priced and delicious. Another star. All-in-all, it's a great local Vietnamese place to fill your needs for good soup, broth and Vietnamese cuisine. A solid 4 stars! read more

Wok-In - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excellent food and service all the time from this local family owned business. I have tried several dishes and so far none has let me down. This time we had the beef and chicken pho which have an amazing broth. We had egg rolls and garlic fries both delicious. Also tried beef chow fun which had amazing flavor. Will continue to support our local restaurant. read more

Wok-In - Beef pho, garlic fries, egg rolls and chicken pho - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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What fantastic service and quality of food! They were great and i would highly recommend coming here! You get your money's worth for sure!

Was craving won ton soup last nite and stopped at Wok-In. Food was delicious and fresh!! Ordered Spring rolls, egg rolls and beef chow fun! Portions were generous, food came out piping hot and yummy!! Food was authentic Chinese. No need to drive to Irvine anymore. No pics because we are all of it - Next time read more

This place was just a few blocks from our hotel so we gave it a try. The guy up front was super nice and helpful. We order pork with steam rice, teriyaki chicken with steam rice, chicken vermicelli, and egg roles. The food was super fresh and full of great flavor! They serve a good amount of food, we couldn't finish it all. We will definitely come back again!! read more

Wok-In - Chicken vermicelli - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is a mom and pop shop. Parking is never an issue. It's right next to a bar and I've seen them deliver pho to customers at the bar. There's a lot of Pho places in Irvine and I live down the street from two but like what sinead o conner says - Nothing Compares 2U....portion sizes are big, prices are a deal!!!, and they don't skimp on the protein in pho like most places do! This is my go to place to get my fix when I miss my mom's cooking - couldn't give this 5 stars (my mom would kill me)! I've order from this place frequently in 2017-mid 2018 (stopped bc I was on the keto diet). They remembered me and asked me how I was. So sweet! What I've ordered (to-go/pick up only) and will continue to order: - chow fun w/beef (beef is a little chewy and lacks flavor but the noodles are on point) - regular pho (noodles to soup ratio is spot on) - pho w/chicken breast (chicken breast slices are so tender) - spring rolls (can substitute peanut sauce for fish sauce) - egg rolls Just wanted to add that I do not like Pick Up Stix or Panda Express and I grew up eating Pho with my pops in Monterey Park. read more

Wok-In is simply the best Chinese food around In the area. Bruce Lee, at the counter, is personal and attentively taking orders with a real charm. The food is 100% freshly made to order. And tasty! We cook Chinese food at home. Try the house chow mien and the meat egg rolls, also the house fish. All are excellent tasting and are consistently really good. read more

What a delicious surprise! We had a lovely dinner at this family-owned restaurant. Attentive service, good fresh food and I loved to see the interaction between the owners and the customers who obviously go there frequently. We'll go again! read more

Randomly found this place on yelp that was close to where I was staying at. Was skeptical because it was Chinese AND Vietnamese but glad I took the plunge! clean, fast service and food was large portions. We ordered pho, garlic fries (surprisingly tasty!) and vegetables and fried tofu that came with steam rice. Will probably be back when I'm back in town and want a no frill but decent quality food! Thanks! read more

Such great food! And the service is fast and very nice! Highly recommend! We got the chow mein and fried rice! So yummy. Give you a good amount of food too. read more

Egg rolls came with a lot of lettuce and veggies for wrapping. Special Pho was enormous and delicious at less than $9. Chicken teriyaki bowl was also large and tasty. Mapa Tofu was great, too. Service was fast and attentive. Probably the best value for money around here. If I lived close, I'd come often. Highly recommend it if you want lots of good food at a great price. read more

Wok-In - Special Pho - large and delicious - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food is excellent. Bruce is the man. Can't go wrong here. My favorites are the won ton soup with noodles and the chicken chow fun. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed. read more

Food is good! Portions are large. Service is awesome. 3 people running the restaurant but awesome service. Food comes out fairly quick for such a short handed restaurant in my opinion. Most people here are regulars. Highly recommended for people who wants a bang for their buck. I also recommend pho here. It's an average not the best but for some reason, I keep coming back for more. I can say that I can do their bowl of pho every day. read more

I've seen this place a ton of times and didn't think it was going to be good but I was mistaken. We had the tofu hot and sour soup that was delicious!!!! My boyfriend doesn't usually like it that much and he loved it. The pho was really fresh and tasty. The veggie egg rolls are really good but not loving the pork rolls. The service is very friendly as well. Overall, yummy and we will definitely be back! read more

Wok-In - Tofu Hot & Sour Soup - delicious! Veggie lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Family owned restaurant. They care about each and every customer and provides the best they can to accommodate each customer. The pricing here is reasonable and because of that, many UCI students come here to buy take out. The portion they give is very generous and I feel that they truly deserve 5 stars. For the quality of food, it is all fresh made from order. I would totally recommend coming here for a quick lunch take out or even having a quick dinner here. The pho with brisket was what I got here and the broth was pretty good ~ I also got their side dish of the vegetable to put in flavor with the pho and I can see that they washed it very clean before serving it. They serve authentic Chinese/Vietnamese food for a great price and definitely come check them out if you like pho/rice plates. :) read more

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I have such a deep obsession with pho. It's a pho real problem. ( haha ) But seriously, this place is unphogettable. ( I'll stop with the corny jokes now ) I happen chance stumbled upon this place bcus I was craving, you guessed it pho. I work in Newport Beach and going down to garden grove would've been a big N O from my boss. However, Wok-In saved me catching some unwanted looks from my boss man. I entered around late afternoon, 1:30 p.m. and got sat right away. You do need to ignore the odd lunch like tables and endless soap dramas playing on the flat TVs. I sat and was able to order quite fast. I opted for the No. 4, Rare steak and meatball pho. Yummy. First of all, I was so impressed. The pho came out super fast and the aromatic smell just overcomes you. Usually, I measure how good a pho place on a couple of things. Broth is usually the first thing. The broth here is amazing. Writing about it now, I'm drooling. The beef aromatic soup perfectly compliments the tender pieces of meat and the noodles. The noodles are cooked to utter perfection. It's not soft and soggy, but it isn't too hard either. The perfect amount of al dente. Usually I don't finish my entire bowl and I end up taking it home and tweaking it at my house. This place? I ate the whole bowl and I ate it gladly. This hidden gem, it's a must eat if you're a pho socialite. You know who you are. Don't knock this place and just come in and try it! read more