“I'm here every other week and it's always SO GOOD!!! I always get the #2 & egg rolls. Their egg rolls are 100000/10. Do yourself a favor and order them when you go. Also the service is great they seat me quickly every time and always have my cup full of water. Thank you pho ha for being amazing!!!!“
“Spring roll peanut sauce was pleasant. The brisket used in the pho can almost become a tender meal on it's own. Different from other pho restaurants. No MSG headaches. Clean big pieces of meat, soft silky noodles, steamed bean sprouts to prevent soup from cooling too quickly. The only complaint is the hard seats in the booth. You'll know what I mean.“
“I went there during Tết, and it was extremely busy, it took us 2 hours waiting in the yelp line, so don't come during the holiday if you can. However, the food was amazing, the soft shell Krabs, coconut snails, and snail salad. Every dish has amazing flavor, heavy coconut flavor on the snails. They even gave free desserts for the new year which was nice. I will come back for sure to try some of their other dishes.Parking: Parking is difficult during holidays so get there early, other days should be fine“
“As an American-Vietnamese, I love their vegan Vietnamese food! It’s authentic & flavorful Vietnamese food. I’ve had vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese food from Vietnam, New York City, San Francisco, and etc. But, Hoa Sen is my favorite because the vegan broth is so delicious and it’s hard to find an authentic vietnamese food that is vegan.“
“I so love and appreciate Dan for all the care, heart and soul they put into creating this nurturing restaurant, and adding such goodness to the world.I’ve been coming here for years. Each time I’m greeted with the most sincere smiles and warmth.The food is fresh, delicious and oh so satisfying.One time years ago I got food poisoning. I can’t remember how it came to be that Dan and Si, his brother, learned of this, but they literally made me food to eat for each stage of my healing. Broth, a mash, and other foods, all made to nurture me back to health.I’ll never forget this kindness or the example of his commitment to always providing excellent service and the most wonderful food.I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant and wish for it to have great success and longevity!“
“A Diamond in the rough for sure. I ordered a pound of shrimp, rice, wonton with duck soup and a drink and it was amazing. The food is reasonably priced even in 2024, the workers who I assumed are the owners are very attentive and offer a nice atmosphere. Anyone can find quality food here.“
“My husband and I had the oxtail pho and oxtail fried rice with grilled ribeye on the side and everything was amazingly very tasty. Definitely coming back to try more on the menu. Service was excellent and staff were very helpful and friendly. Parking isn't a problem. This place definitely is keeper.“
“I have mixed feelings about this place. While it has been my go to spot on rainy days this past season, it's been a hit or miss. Sometimes it's like the best pho ever and other times the meat is really undercooked and the broth wasn't hot enough to cook it further which resulted in a rather rubbery experience. All in all, I think I will continue to come back as everything else was enjoyable.“
“Every Once in a While the Best Surprise is One You Never Saw Coming! The Bowl & Plate Eatery is Exactly That!!! Driving south on Magnolia Street in Anaheim Sunday, Feb. 25 around 6pm. Just before I reached Ball Road, I remembered there used to be a 'hole-in-the-wall' Italian restaurant tucked into the northeast corner of a little strip mall there. It's been a while so I wasn't sure what I'd find but I made the left turn into the parking lot to explore. No more Italian restaurant (sigh). But in its place I see a quaint looking sign proclaiming the new establishment's name: The Bowl & Plate Eatery. Some quick Internet searching gave sufficient details to convince me to enter...that and my growling stomach! A tasteful and minimalist small dining area offered seating for perhaps 15 guests. Upon my arrival this particular Sunday evening, I was one of three. The owner gestured for me to take a seat, brought over a menu and offered a smile so warm and bright I knew she loved what she was creating here. Seriously, her exuberance was evident in abundance. I'm now even more convinced I made the right choice for this evening's dinner. I won't list the whole menu but I will speak of my selections: - Chicken Vegetable Dumplings - Steak Salad - Choco Roti with Ice Cream Everything is infused with blended Asian flavors. The dumplings were perfectly seared on the bottom, offering a nice crispy-crunch with every bite. Their dipping sauce added just the right amount of 'Zip!' without being overpowering. The steak salad was heaping with fresh leafy greens of several varieties and the steak bites were perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned. The Choco Roti with ice cream was a last minute addition and WOW! am I glad I did. Small wedges of delicately toasted flat bread, drizzled with sweet icings and a touch of cinnamon, served with a healthy scoop of vanilla ice cream, also drizzled with icing. A great combination of sweetness and savory to end a fantastic meal. Mind you, The Bowl & Plate Eatery is not staffed by a team of experts, cranking out cookie-cutter meals-o-plenty. No No! It was staffed by the owner of that amazing smile, who also happens to own the restaurant. She handled it all, from greeting and seating, to explaining, order taking, meal preparing and serving. She's even her own busboy! And all of it in a timely, orderly manner. No rushing nor resting. A model of efficiency and a skilled chef t'boot. No need to ask if I will return. I will have to add this to my monthly restaurant sojourn list. The owner said she's been there for 3 years now and I fault myself for not discovering The Bowl & Plate sooner. And please note, this is not the steam-table Asian food take-out style place. This is well-crafted dishes prepared with passion and heaped with love of craft. Yes, you'll pay a bit more for this but with every bite you'll know it is So, SO Worth It! I'm hopeful The Bowl & Plate is well-visited to keep it in business. This level of original and fresh is rare indeed. I'll keep doing my part! Now it's your turn! Get to The Bowl & Plate for lunch or dinner today!“
“Very impressive!Great broth, great beef. We had the Pho combo and the Wagyu fried rice, both were fantastic! Kids got free noodle with clear broth.Even the Thai tea was so tasty with intense flavor but not too sweet!The service was ? on the cake.Definitely recommend!“
“Just wow, wasn’t not expecting the bánh mì to be the best I’ve ever had! The owners was SUPER friendly and kindly advised me to not go light ice on my coffee, which he was right cause that coffee was STRONG AND YUMMY! It was a To-go order and my sandwiches was packed with care and LOVE! Perfect cause my husband and I met at the park for lunch. (Amie from Houston)“
“I ordered takeout so I can't speak to their dine-in experience which appears to be most people's complaints. My takeout order was ready quickly after I had placed the order. I got the beef stew pho and it was good but also overly salty! I couldn't finish the carrots in it because it was so salty. I still enjoyed the whole bowl but didn't drink the broth, I would order a regular pho next time or dilute the beef stew broth. I also ordered the egg rolls and the fish sauce was extremely salty too, the egg rolls itself were okay, they weren't amazing but enough to satisfy a craving.“
“This place is not bad, the restaurant was empty at 7pm Friday evening, not sure if this is a good sign but I like places that are quiet to eat in. Food came out within Mims, it was tasty yet not too overbearing with sauces. The durian smoothie though was not real fruit and too much dairy cream, only bad thing is when it rains, the restroom is behind the kitchen "outside" in the rear. I haven't tried their pho so I am sorry, too many pho restaurants in orange county. Try this place, it is casual dining and not much of a wait.“
“Great food, banh cuon and soupy bun bowls! It is SMALL inside, which is fine if people who dine are considerate of the business, to come eat and leave... When I was last there to purchase a TOGO, there was big table of 12 ALL DONE eating, just sitting there chatting and wasting time and restaurant space.. in the meantime, staff would walk back and forth asking if they needed anything, do they need the check, etc. there was a long list of people waiting too. I waited 30mins for my TOGO, they were still there when I left, people were clueless!!! Restaurant needs to be able to say something, but didn't... LOL I'll get Togo but won't wait.“
“Walked in on a Sunday after a competition at the Anaheim Convention Center. Was immediately greeted, and seated. The wait staff was attentive to all the customers in the room. The food was delicious and fresh! Will return!Kid-friendliness: My kids were not on their best behavior that day, but we're tolerated very kindly by the staff.“
“The chicken pho at this restaurant is exceptional, with a broth that is flavorful even before adding hoisin and Sriracha sauces. The homemade noodles are a standout, offering a perfect blend of thickness, tenderness, and a pleasant bounciness. The chicken meat served on the side tastes like traditional farm-raised "walking chicken," a term used in Vietnamese cuisine, providing an authentic flavor and texture.Upon entering, you're greeted by friendly staff who promptly seat you. During my visit, the restaurant was initially quiet, but it quickly filled up, showcasing its popularity with a bustling lunch crowd and a line of customers waiting to be seated.I highly recommend visiting this place for an authentic and delicious dining experience.“
“It’s Anaheim and this place is a hidden gem. Food is authentic. Portion is huge for nowadays. So far, we tried Pho, chicken fish sauce, bún chả Hanoi, shaken Salmon with garlic noodle, bun thit nuong, spring rolls. I like the fish sauce chicken so much I have to it every time I come here. Wells, it’s my second time :) but this place will be my home place when I am craving for Vietnamese food.Kid-friendliness: The owner is so nice offered my son a little bowl of pho soup no charge :)“
“This is my go to spot for pho just smelling the aromatic broth when they bring your food awakens the senses ( yeah I just wrote that) but really I've gone to probably 9 other places on bolsa in Westminster also 4 other pho restaurants in surrounding cities nothing compares. They have a couple other menu items but the Pho is why you come here, I like to take my son here they're open late until 1:30 a.m., It's always clean and the staff are nice. My personal recommendation is the Pho combination with no meat ball or tripe substitute extra tendons and add a beef rib or the ox tail pho.Lastly, Price is about $20 with a can of coke“
“I came to Disneyland for the first time and was a bit saddened by the lack of Asian food in downtown Disney. I’m so glad I found Asia foodie kitchen with a simple Google search - walked over from fantasy tower (took less than 20 minutes in a nice area). The house special pho was fantastic and the person who served me was very nice! I would definitely come here when I visit Disneyland again :)“
“So the first time I was to this place I ordered. A pho beef with a Vietnamese iced coffee with two of my other friends. They really love the coffee, especially me. It was really good and the pho as well. So I'll be honest with you. I ordered 12 coffees for me, my friends and school staff. They all really loved it. We'll definitely be coming back or ordering delivery universities you're going to use coffee or tea cuz the cops are like hella cute“
“I went here with my 2 adult sons. The food was good, and the service really stood out. We were seated and given menus, then a reasonable amount of time later, our server came to ask if we had any questions about the menu items. He answered our questions thoroughly and even added more info. We ordered and the food came promptly and as ordered. All personnel were attentive, respectful, polite, and friendly. I am an older white woman, and I appreciated the server just casually giving me a fork and spoon without comment but clearly in case I might not know how to use chopsticks. I highly recommend this restaurant.“
“My family has been coming here for years. ? It's been awhile and we decided to come on a Sunday rainy night. We were a party of 6. We had to wait since the tables available didn't have enough seats for us. No problem at all and the staff was looking for space for us. ? Everything seemed great when we ordered and we took our time to eat. We did feel rushed when we were ordering but all the food came out quickly! ?I order a plain small pho with small noodles (no meat). My husband and my brother ordered Brisket rare pho with big noodle, small size. Other brother ordered Chicken pho (not sure what sizes). My dad also order pho but not sure what type and size. He also ordered a steak plate with coke to drink. My step mom order a plate as well but not sure what type either. She also order a coconut drink. Waters all round! ?We also order 2 sets of egg rolls (8 rolls in total) Everything seemed fine expect the rice was a little hard on the plates. Overall we had a great time! ?“
“This place has great food and is in a great location, I was promptly greeted and offered a table upon arrival, the guy taking our order was friendly and informative about the menu, unfortunately they lost one star because the lack of cleanliness in the restroom ? and restaurant was not clean and inviting.Dietary restrictions: They offered accommodations base on your diet restrictions“
“What a great find in the most unexpected place. The food was fresh and the service lovely. The prices were reasonable and portion sizes good. They even customized a dish and offered a free sample of their Apple tea. I love supporting small businesses and this one is women owned which is fab. Will be visiting again.“
“The best pho I had in my life up to this point. The meat was fatty and the broth was very flavorful. It was my first time trying Vietnamese style raw onions and sriracha. They also had free iced tea. All for just under $15 per bowl after tax. A steal.“
“Always a pleasure coming here. The food is packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and served with generous portions.I work in the plaza and go here often for lunch. The service is always top-tier and the staff are welcoming. Whether you're taking it to go or enjoying the ambiance of the store, PhoX is the perfect place to get a delicious, filling meal.I go here at least once or twice a week and I don't plan on stopping any time soon!“
“Food was delicious pho tasted fresh meats were good spring rolls and peanut sauce were very tasty poor man was working all by himself it was very busy Vietnamese coffee was delicious would definitely go back and support this business ?“
“The best pho in town ! They fill up your water constantly that's a big plus for me and it's fresh cold water. The pho was perfect the taste the amount if broth and meat, I recommend you coming here if you are craving that perfect bowl of pho“
“Went at 5:30-6:30 and there was no one in the restaurant. So as I sat down and ordered the shaken beef with fries not sure what to expect. However when the food came I was quite surprised with the quality, with the beef chunks being perfectly seasoned and tender as can be and the fries being crispy on the outside with a soft and warm interior. I went with family and ordered 5 other dishes, all of which also surpassed all expectations and left us satisfied and collectively agreeing this place is much too underrated for the quality and value of the food.“
“My parents have been going to this restaurant since I remember; and my memory goes back to 2014-2015 I believe even earlier but for a fact 2014-2015Had really nice cheese wong-tongReally nice bah-mi.My parents love it, they had their own restaurant, so they can recognize when good food is being served.Parking: Free parking“
“Don't let the outside fool you! This place is authentic and they have a great menu.We've been coming to Pho Lili for 2 ish year now. Their Pho broth is great and they have added new things to their menu. The owners are always kind and the service is always great. I've made it my mission to try as many Bahn Mi's and they do have one of the best! Please try their BBQ Pork Bahn Mi or spring rolls. Their BBQ pork is truly one of the best. Ambiance it's not the best, but I'm certain you won't be disappointed with the food. And at the end of the day is about the food and cleanliness and Pho Lili has both! Give them a try and support this business!“
“The pho is about as good as you can get, it was the best pho I’ve had in a while. The Passion Fruit drink is refreshing and appears to be handcrafted, with the pulpy seeds and all, and was perfectly sweet even without an add-on. As a drink, it reminds me of 7Leaves’ sunset passion or peach teas, which also have a sweet, fresh fruit taste. The food has been consistently good, though prices are on the higher side but unfortunately are actually the going rate in 2024. Fast service“
“First of all the food tastes amazing. They give you a choice of Southern Style or Northern Style Pho. What!! Who does that around here? Pho Flavor and the flavor is bomb! Their noodles are super fresh. I can tell they haven't been sitting in the back. I had my pho Northern Style. The flavor was bold. I loved it! Service was great and a cool ambiance inside to match.“
“One does not simply order Pho from any regular reataurant. During the chill of the winter months, one's pho must not only be hot enough to warm ones stomach, but the flavor must be equally satiating. Ladies and gentlemen, if you have been tired of subpar pho with equally poor service, I am glad to announce yo you all that your search for the best pho you've ever had is over.Not only is the broth steamy hot, but the specific flavoring this family restaurant utilizes is spectacular. You can tell that it is freshly made and that much effort has been expended to curate the best flavored broth I've EVER HAD. As a pho enjoyer, I can't believe I've never been here before.And if that is not enough, the lovely hostess/waitress, who is also part of the family that owns this business is the kindest and warmest soul I've ever had tend me at a Pho restaurant. The service is prompt, warm, and delivered with care. She's also very humorous and will engage with you in a little small talk!God bless this place. Do yourself a favor and warm yourself up with the most spectacular pho you've ever had.“
“To be quite honest, the area and the restaurant itself aren’t the… prettiest. The staff were kind though. You can feel it. I was a bit apprehensive about my father’s choice of restaurant but I was extremely pleasantly surprised by the food.The pho had a flavorful deepness to it that I’ve never tasted before at any other pho joint. Meaning, for me, this is the best pho I’ve tried so far in my life. I just wish they had a large size. I think the egg rolls were handmade too.My only gripe is that “sriracha”. Might as well not serve it?“
“The shaken beef salad was incredibly tasty. The beef was very tender and full of flavor, and the vegetables were all very fresh and had a light coating of a tangy sauce. Very nice atmosphere and the service was prompt too. Highly recommend this “
“My sister and I went here cause we were on the hunt for a good tea spot. When you walk in, the vibe of the place is so cozy and welcoming. The music that they played was chill and fit the ambiance perfectly. The people that took our orders were incredibly sweet, accommodating, and patient. I got their Thai tea and one of their waffles. 10/10! The waffle is HUGE and delicious! My sister got their Vietnamese coffee and she said it was good, definitely had her full of energy so it’s STRONG in the caffeine sense. If that’s your thing though you’ll love it. I’d recommend anyone to visit here. You won’t be disappointed.“
“Popular Vietnamese/Chinese noodle restaurant. We picked the chewy glass noodles/yellow noodles Special but you also have the choice of Beef Meatballs, Seafood and Char Siu. The noodles were great and chewy. The broth was not flavorful as expected but they had garlic n pickled peppers so that was alright. They also didn't provide a lot of greens if you care about that in your noodles. Overall a good local spot for noodles if you don't want to get to Westminster. It can get crowded during weekends n it's not opened Tues.“
“This quiet Pho restaurant was the perfect place to eat after having an upset stomach for a couple days. They serve large portions at a reasonable price, and it goes without saying that the service was graceful. Highly recommend bringing a hot date here ?“
“Finally got to try this place, I really only used to have time at night to go, and the plaza was a bit too dark for me but I braved the darkness and was not disappointed. Upon entering I felt like I was entering one of those karaoke bars since they had a little drum set set up in the corner and a huge speaker. I ordered the special pho in a large and it came with TONS of meat. I usually love brisket (gau) and they have one of the softest briskets I've had in So Cal! Top 3. I absolutely love the brisket at pho 101 and this is like a dead ringer for the softness and butteriness. Yes, I still have braces and am picky about my meats!The soup was very good, I came towards the end of the night and so I got at the best of the soup, it was so satisfying. Nice light, perfect saltiness and wonderful layers of flavors. The woman helping me was really nice but I did come in right before closing so I didn't really expect much, or even if I would be sat down. I'm happy I got to the special pho here. Will definitely be back. 8/10 over broth, noodles, and meat.“
“A tiny little restaurant but food was surprisingly very good.Ordered their xoi man today, sticky rice with chinese sausage, fried eggs, dry shrimp, shredded pork roll, shredded dry pork, and quail eggs.Amazingly good. Sticky rice was done perfectly and not overcooked; and they give plenty of protein toppings.A bit out of my way but I will definitely be back again soon.Also got a package of chicken lemongrass jerky, which I have yet to try. Hopefully it will also be as yummy.“
“Small, hole-in-the-wall place.Service is pretty fast considering there's only a couple people serving. This place's charbroiled meats are so good! Their vermicelli bowls and rice plates always hit the spot and the sides of egg and pork loaf and shrimp paste wrapped in tofu are tasty as well. You do not need the sweet fish sauce because everything is so flavorful by itself, but it's definitely a nice addition!However, I don't necessarily care for the soups here. Their pho broth is a little bland and imitation crab meat in the seafood soup someone in my party ordered was still cold in the middle.“
“Everything was very delicious!! We ordered their pho, egg rolls, and shrimp spring rolls. I had the rib eye pho and the broth tasted deep and flavorful. The spring roll was filling and tasted very fresh. The egg rolls were plentiful and came with veggies to wrap and dip.The owner of the restaurant is very sweet and provided exceptional service!Overall very pleased with this place and definitely recommend!“
“This place was good! I ordered the Shrimp & Pok Wonton with Egg Noodles Soup and it was good I just wished the mushrooms were cooked more. And less veggies and more noodles because there was not enough noodles in the bowl. My dad got the Shaken Beef with rice and the Beef was Filet Mignon I tried my dad's and the sauce was so good. So overall both of the food items we ordered were good. The only complaint I have was the restrooms they were very dirty and unpleasant to walk in especially with the horrible odor. So hopefully they can clean the bathrooms more often and use an air freshener. Anyway I would come back because the food was good and there are other things on the menu I would like to try other time“
“Craving Vietnamese food? Good place to check out. My parents loved this place & it’s one of their favorite spots.Large portions, yummy bbq pork chop, and the crispy bean curd was tasty too. I typically stick to the bbq pork chop, but I am glad I tried the crispy bean curd. It was crispy and I was surprised that I liked it. The rice plate came with a fried egg in addition to the egg cake. I got the #1 rice broken rice plate and it came with 4 different meats, soup, rice, over easy egg, and an egg cake. Just that order was enough for 2-3 meals.“
“LOVE the house coffee, one of the best I’ve tasted! Service is always amazing and fast!My only issue is that this place is not open every day, I’ve gone 3-4 times during normal business hours and they were closed. Overall recommend this hidden gem to everyone!!“
“Soooooooo FREAKING DELICIOUS! I’m telling these pho restaurants that are trending doesn’t beat how amazing fresh and delicious this place is!!! Everything had different flavors and it’s not as known so you get a calm and peaceful environment. But this place should get the Recognition it deserves!“
“A lively and casual dining Vietnamese restaurant that serves appetizers, phở, noodles, fried rice menu. When we came here on a weekday for dinner, the place was so crowded. We were in the waiting list for about 20 minutes. It wasn't bad because we could stroll around to nearby stores ?Let's see what we tried :Phở Combination ($19)This is the chef's recommendation. A complete phở as it consists of thin rice noodles with beef belly, tendon, brisket, one rib bone, white onions, scallions, and culantro in a savory, clear broth. All of the meat is tender. A great choice on a cold or windy day!Cajun Noodles with Shrimp and Sausage ($19)It can be served with rib eye steak or plain as it is (soy and butter noodle). A plate of wheat noodles with butter and cajun garlic sauce, shrimps, sausages, scallions. It's not that creamy yet not dry.Oh my, this is so good! A new item that can not be missed!Recommended!“
“It was our first time here and I have to say THE BROTH WAS SO SAVORY. We got the pho tai with the Mor special for an extra $4 which was a very good deal. They only have thin pho noodle here but the noodle was perfectly done. One of the thing about this place is that the portion was super huge compare to other pho places in OC. Service was great and fast during their rush hours. The restaurant has a very artsy and hipster vibe. We would definitely come back again when we are in the area for Knotts berry farm.“
“This is a restaurant I would frequent when I lived in the area. Veggie Pho is my personal favorite. I would usually order a BBQ chicken, or pork sandwich to go with it and a spring roll platter.Lemonade is freshly squeezed and super refreshing. I haven't been in years but I took advantage that I was in the area a couple days ago. Food is just as delicious as I remember which shows their consistency! ?Highly recommend this restaurant if you have the hankering for some hot ? Pho.Vegetarian options: Veggie Pho“