We went in at 1 PM Friday, there were no other clients, just us. This place does not look popular. Good pho places are usually packed.
We ordered 2 bowls of special pho. The broth has depth but was way overseasoned with Chinese herbs and cinnamon, difficult to eat. There was no beef flavor left.
Traditional recipes using Chinese herbal ingredients may suit a small population in China, but are not popular in US. A noodle shop nearby offering authentic soups with herbal flavors had very poor clientele and failed.
The owner is a very nice woman. I wanted her to succeed so I offered her my honest opinions.
Terrible experience!! The pho broth container was only a little over half full, so we had to add water just to have enough broth.
The noodles were hard, clumped together, and could not be separated by warm water. We ended up having to buy additional noodles from a nearby market to finish our meal.
Overall, this was a very very very disappointing experience. We will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. We would not want friends or family to have the same terrifying experience we did.
As other reviews mentioned, the preparation of food is inconsistent. My mom and I ordered the exact same dish and I immediately noticed the chicken tasted microwaved and she said everything on her plate was hot except the chicken was cold, as if it wasn't re-heated properly. It's clear they're not making everything fresh as it's ordered, which is unacceptable for $18 per dish.
This used to be my favorite place 10 years ago...but now the curry was bland and the chicken was gross. Disappointing.
This pho is superb lucky to be able to eat here. Plus great service. Will be here again.
JD
Jezebel Draconis
Mar 1, 2026
incredible everything! i ordered the pho tom and easily the best i’ve had since coming to california, including the alhambra area. super chill environment with plenty of parking. friendly, efficient service and extensive seasoning options readily available at your table that pimped out my pho game to the next level. definitely going back!