I liked: $14 Beef bánh mì $17 Pho đặc biệt I've had this before and I'd say the quality has gotten slightly worse. Still #goodeats but with a slight quality decrease and the higher price tag, I'd rather spend the 30 minutes to go to garden grove. If you can't make the drive, this is fine. Very convenient việt food. I'd sooner get the bánh mì as it's freshly put together and the warm bread is very soft. We sat outside and there's plenty of tables and is a good space to catch up and chat.
Evelyn R.
This place gets a 2 stars for me just because the pho is good. BUT THE SERVICE IS TRASH!!!! My tipping point was when we were denied access to the bathroom because it was 5 min after closing. Despite us just paying our bill. We wouldn't have even stayed that late if they had not forgotten one of our entrees. They made us feel extremely unwelcome.
Kimberly C.
Ordered the pho and it definitely needed more spices it also was very salty. Service was okay but I asked to have my bill spit and they couldn't even do a simple task. I should have known to not eat here since the place was so empty. Wouldn't recommend if you are looking for authentic pho.
Tangni C.
I barely write bad reviews but the food is honestly disgusting:( what a shame worst pho I've ever had
Jennifer T.
we always choose to do vietnamese food everytime we go to irvine spectrum!! lol its our tradition! the food was pretty good and we ate outside cause we had two strollers and it would have been too crowded inside. the fried rice was really good and our girls seemed to enjoy it! the prices were okay seemed reasonable and we would probably go back here again cause were creature of habit hahaha
Liliana A.
Came here with 4 other friends.The service was horrible. The food was mediocre. Our server was rude. My friend ordered the veggie pho and at first he only asked if she wanted beef broth. Then as he's taking the rest of our orders, he comes back around to my friend that ordered the veggie pho and asked her if she wanted veggie broth. He did speak broken english and my friend couldn't understand him. So she had to ask him again what did he mean. As soon as she understood what he was saying he looked at her and rolled his eyes as if she wasted his time explaining.
鄧揚翰
Don’t order their rice. They’ll give you very little rice and make you have order another bowl of rice with about 2 dollars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Marina V.
Came for dinner tonight and my husband got food poisoning from the shaken beef. My daughter and I had the pho and we're okay for now. Hopefully it stays that way.
Ruby Jane
As a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, I was excited to try the fresh spring rolls at Pho Saigon Pearl. However, my experience left much to be desired. Firstly, the rolls lacked freshness. The overall taste was bland and uninspired, with no discernible flavors.Their lack of attentiveness, indifference to customer needs, and unprofessional behavior were utterly unacceptable. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice and choose a restaurant where the staff actually cares about their customers.From the moment I walked in, it was evident that creating a pleasant dining atmosphere was not a priority.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joseph De Leon
Pho is good. Fried calamari needs to be either taken off the menu or renamed to "ice cold squid onion ring"
My favorite pho in this area. The basic steak pho is classic and tasty. That being said the broth is a little under seasoned. The service isn't great but it gets the job done.
Jonathan Tsuei
Very mediocre pho and more expensive than most pho restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ivy Lim
Disgusting! I ordered pho yesterday and it came with moldy onions. Informed the waiter who took it back. Didn’t remake or comp us. Save yourself the illness and stay far away from here. I only wish I took a picture before sending it back. Also ordered the spring rolls and the wrapper was very tough and hard to chew.Parking: Close to the parking structure that offers valet and self parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Almer He
Food is awesome though a bit bland, service is awesome. Recommend their signature egg rolls listed on top of the appetizer menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls
Melissa Anderson
Got pho (to go) after a long day with kids. Fast service. The food was delicious. Will be back.
I liked: $14 Beef bánh mì $17 Pho đặc biệt I've had this before and I'd say the quality has gotten slightly worse. Still #goodeats but with a slight quality decrease and the higher price tag, I'd rather spend the 30 minutes to go to garden grove. If you can't make the drive, this is fine. Very convenient việt food. I'd sooner get the bánh mì as it's freshly put together and the warm bread is very soft. We sat outside and there's plenty of tables and is a good space to catch up and chat.
This place gets a 2 stars for me just because the pho is good. BUT THE SERVICE IS TRASH!!!! My tipping point was when we were denied access to the bathroom because it was 5 min after closing. Despite us just paying our bill. We wouldn't have even stayed that late if they had not forgotten one of our entrees. They made us feel extremely unwelcome.
Ordered the pho and it definitely needed more spices it also was very salty. Service was okay but I asked to have my bill spit and they couldn't even do a simple task. I should have known to not eat here since the place was so empty. Wouldn't recommend if you are looking for authentic pho.
I barely write bad reviews but the food is honestly disgusting:( what a shame worst pho I've ever had
we always choose to do vietnamese food everytime we go to irvine spectrum!! lol its our tradition! the food was pretty good and we ate outside cause we had two strollers and it would have been too crowded inside. the fried rice was really good and our girls seemed to enjoy it! the prices were okay seemed reasonable and we would probably go back here again cause were creature of habit hahaha
Came here with 4 other friends.The service was horrible. The food was mediocre. Our server was rude. My friend ordered the veggie pho and at first he only asked if she wanted beef broth. Then as he's taking the rest of our orders, he comes back around to my friend that ordered the veggie pho and asked her if she wanted veggie broth. He did speak broken english and my friend couldn't understand him. So she had to ask him again what did he mean. As soon as she understood what he was saying he looked at her and rolled his eyes as if she wasted his time explaining.
Don’t order their rice. They’ll give you very little rice and make you have order another bowl of rice with about 2 dollars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Came for dinner tonight and my husband got food poisoning from the shaken beef. My daughter and I had the pho and we're okay for now. Hopefully it stays that way.
As a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, I was excited to try the fresh spring rolls at Pho Saigon Pearl. However, my experience left much to be desired. Firstly, the rolls lacked freshness. The overall taste was bland and uninspired, with no discernible flavors.Their lack of attentiveness, indifference to customer needs, and unprofessional behavior were utterly unacceptable. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice and choose a restaurant where the staff actually cares about their customers.From the moment I walked in, it was evident that creating a pleasant dining atmosphere was not a priority.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pho is good. Fried calamari needs to be either taken off the menu or renamed to "ice cold squid onion ring"
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite pho in this area. The basic steak pho is classic and tasty. That being said the broth is a little under seasoned. The service isn't great but it gets the job done.
Very mediocre pho and more expensive than most pho restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Disgusting! I ordered pho yesterday and it came with moldy onions. Informed the waiter who took it back. Didn’t remake or comp us. Save yourself the illness and stay far away from here. I only wish I took a picture before sending it back. Also ordered the spring rolls and the wrapper was very tough and hard to chew.Parking: Close to the parking structure that offers valet and self parking.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food is awesome though a bit bland, service is awesome. Recommend their signature egg rolls listed on top of the appetizer menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls
Got pho (to go) after a long day with kids. Fast service. The food was delicious. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5