This place needs to stay closed. My son worked there and he has Aspergers. The owner would yell at him that he was too slow and stupid. It broke his heart and mine. My other son also worked at the same time as my younger son and he would tell me not to eat there because the owner would get mad at him for cleaning the table too soon. The owner would wait till nobody was in the restaurant and get all the vegetables and reuse the and reuse chopsticks. They always have cleanliness issues and get docked by health department for vermin and not using antibacterial spray. They used water only and same cloth. I do not think it is true Halal unless hAlal means dirty old food.
S K.
This place is closed until further notice, as per the sign on the door. When we called, the vm said they're closed until 31Mar. Bummer!
Ernesto Barajas
Pho smells and taste alot like cinnamon...
Justin L.
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner because KBBQ up the street was packed and we were hungry. Came here because we looked quickly for food around the area and we saw that this place was open and had 4 stars so we thought "what the hell" let's give it a try. We walked in to a completely empty store, we got seated by an older dude, he wasn't rude but he wasn't nice, kinda dry.... which wouldn't have been a problem if it weren't so awkwardly quiet inside. Anyways moving on to the food. The bowls of pho arrived and I sipped the broth, or should I say, water with salt and seasoning! I doused my bowl of water with sriracha and attempted to eat. 1. The meat was lacking 2. No flavor in the soup 3. Don't come to this hole in the wall, it's a hole... in a wall... that serves anything but pho. I wish I would've trusted the bad reviews! Save your money and go elsewhere.
Hector H.
Ordered Pho - steak & brisket, 1 hr. before closing. Broth tasteless, like it was watered down. They take the word for rare steak literally; even though the meat was soft, very small & few pieces of meat. But lots of noodles! At the end, I find out they charge a 3% fee for giving them YOUR business when paying with your credit card. They're not getting my business again.
Marita Babaran
Love this place, especially on cold rainy days. Service is good, food is tasteful and portions are just right.
Jinjin L.
If there is lower than 1 star, I would definitely choose that instead. I ordered combo, with an upgrade to a small size and a beef sandwich, it was horrible. The pho had a weird taste and smell, I think they add some herbs to make it authentic but it smelled & tasted really bad. The sandwich, it was nothing but salt, not much cilantro or veges but just plain salty (and chewy) beef on a cheap bread. Their large size is other restaurant's small size and it was the worst Vietnamese restaurant ever. The only okay thing was the service, I feel bad but the food is no good!
Littaylor N.
Terrible experience. They're understaffed and service is absolutely horrendous. The pho is straight up bland and no amount of hoisin sauce can save it. I ordered water and never got it. They don't have napkins at the table. The poor old cashier that works on friday nights appears to be abused, pushed around to work faster even while he's by himself. I personally don't mind it but almost none of the staff are Vietnamese, and the food answers for itself. Extremely overpriced, 10.50 for a large, not including tip. One of the two worst pho places I've ate at, and my standards are abysmally low to begin with. Do yourself a favor and avoid.
Randy H.
I went here today for the first time at 5 o'clock in the evening nobody eating whatsoever I was a little skeptical but they had a higher rating so I thought I would check it out after I placed my order then I find out that all the food is made before and all they do is heated up I asked the owner about it I said it's not made fresh he says oh it's fresh we just cook it and then we refrigerate everything and just heated up when you order so unless you'd like to eat microwaved food your best bet is to look for a place that cooks fresh
David R.
One of the more simple pho restaurants, they have a variety, but not as much as others, but the taste of the broth was good and not as oily as other places. I liked how they had a combo item, of a a small pho and sandwich, price was great too. Owner was very nice too, definitely coming back to try other menu items.
Pho Eli is one of the areas hidden gems. Their baguette is off the chain and the pho is soothing. But it’s the owners who make this place. Their hospitality and character make this place a real winner. I love coming here and being greeted by their warm smile. And of course the food is superb.
Edward Figueroa
Found this by accident on my drive, and it was completely more than I had anticipated. It is an intimate space, the staff are amazingly helpful, and their food is exceptional. Primarily went for the pho but ended getting spicy chicken too--that was just bold and vibrant. Worth stopping by.
Thien Truong
Very disappointed. Small portions and a lackluster broth with too much hint of star anise. Was starving even after ordering a large bowl of brisket and rare steak pho. Will stick to my own or little Saigon pho.
Meras Y.
Small restaurant tucked in a tiny shopping strip. They have good food but positions can be a little bigger. Overall if you're looking for something quick and flavorful I recommend this restaurant.
Hira H.
Just happened to be in the area, and saw this place, decided to visit. Didn't expect much from this small strip pho joint, but damn, was I wrong. This place didn't just meet my expectations, but exceeded it. Hubby had the shrimp pho, and I had the chicken pho...the broths were clean tasting and amazingly delicious. Husband's lemongrass chicken was ABSOLUTELY scrumptious! The combination portions are just perfect, and this is a GREAT place for Lunch! Would love to try out more options from this joint...
This place needs to stay closed. My son worked there and he has Aspergers. The owner would yell at him that he was too slow and stupid. It broke his heart and mine. My other son also worked at the same time as my younger son and he would tell me not to eat there because the owner would get mad at him for cleaning the table too soon. The owner would wait till nobody was in the restaurant and get all the vegetables and reuse the and reuse chopsticks. They always have cleanliness issues and get docked by health department for vermin and not using antibacterial spray. They used water only and same cloth. I do not think it is true Halal unless hAlal means dirty old food.
This place is closed until further notice, as per the sign on the door. When we called, the vm said they're closed until 31Mar. Bummer!
Pho smells and taste alot like cinnamon...
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner because KBBQ up the street was packed and we were hungry. Came here because we looked quickly for food around the area and we saw that this place was open and had 4 stars so we thought "what the hell" let's give it a try. We walked in to a completely empty store, we got seated by an older dude, he wasn't rude but he wasn't nice, kinda dry.... which wouldn't have been a problem if it weren't so awkwardly quiet inside. Anyways moving on to the food. The bowls of pho arrived and I sipped the broth, or should I say, water with salt and seasoning! I doused my bowl of water with sriracha and attempted to eat. 1. The meat was lacking 2. No flavor in the soup 3. Don't come to this hole in the wall, it's a hole... in a wall... that serves anything but pho. I wish I would've trusted the bad reviews! Save your money and go elsewhere.
Ordered Pho - steak & brisket, 1 hr. before closing. Broth tasteless, like it was watered down. They take the word for rare steak literally; even though the meat was soft, very small & few pieces of meat. But lots of noodles! At the end, I find out they charge a 3% fee for giving them YOUR business when paying with your credit card. They're not getting my business again.
Love this place, especially on cold rainy days. Service is good, food is tasteful and portions are just right.
If there is lower than 1 star, I would definitely choose that instead. I ordered combo, with an upgrade to a small size and a beef sandwich, it was horrible. The pho had a weird taste and smell, I think they add some herbs to make it authentic but it smelled & tasted really bad. The sandwich, it was nothing but salt, not much cilantro or veges but just plain salty (and chewy) beef on a cheap bread. Their large size is other restaurant's small size and it was the worst Vietnamese restaurant ever. The only okay thing was the service, I feel bad but the food is no good!
Terrible experience. They're understaffed and service is absolutely horrendous. The pho is straight up bland and no amount of hoisin sauce can save it. I ordered water and never got it. They don't have napkins at the table. The poor old cashier that works on friday nights appears to be abused, pushed around to work faster even while he's by himself. I personally don't mind it but almost none of the staff are Vietnamese, and the food answers for itself. Extremely overpriced, 10.50 for a large, not including tip. One of the two worst pho places I've ate at, and my standards are abysmally low to begin with. Do yourself a favor and avoid.
I went here today for the first time at 5 o'clock in the evening nobody eating whatsoever I was a little skeptical but they had a higher rating so I thought I would check it out after I placed my order then I find out that all the food is made before and all they do is heated up I asked the owner about it I said it's not made fresh he says oh it's fresh we just cook it and then we refrigerate everything and just heated up when you order so unless you'd like to eat microwaved food your best bet is to look for a place that cooks fresh
One of the more simple pho restaurants, they have a variety, but not as much as others, but the taste of the broth was good and not as oily as other places. I liked how they had a combo item, of a a small pho and sandwich, price was great too. Owner was very nice too, definitely coming back to try other menu items.
Restaurantji Recommends
Pho Eli is one of the areas hidden gems. Their baguette is off the chain and the pho is soothing. But it’s the owners who make this place. Their hospitality and character make this place a real winner. I love coming here and being greeted by their warm smile. And of course the food is superb.
Found this by accident on my drive, and it was completely more than I had anticipated. It is an intimate space, the staff are amazingly helpful, and their food is exceptional. Primarily went for the pho but ended getting spicy chicken too--that was just bold and vibrant. Worth stopping by.
Very disappointed. Small portions and a lackluster broth with too much hint of star anise. Was starving even after ordering a large bowl of brisket and rare steak pho. Will stick to my own or little Saigon pho.
Small restaurant tucked in a tiny shopping strip. They have good food but positions can be a little bigger. Overall if you're looking for something quick and flavorful I recommend this restaurant.
Just happened to be in the area, and saw this place, decided to visit. Didn't expect much from this small strip pho joint, but damn, was I wrong. This place didn't just meet my expectations, but exceeded it. Hubby had the shrimp pho, and I had the chicken pho...the broths were clean tasting and amazingly delicious. Husband's lemongrass chicken was ABSOLUTELY scrumptious! The combination portions are just perfect, and this is a GREAT place for Lunch! Would love to try out more options from this joint...