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Pho on California in Pasadena

4.4 (82) 133 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, United States

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Pho restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant

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Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-421-6991
Site: http://phooncalifornia.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday:11 AM–8:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

82 Reviews for Pho on California 2024:

Review №1

2023-05-20 16:29:06

You will not find a better Pho restaurant than this! Their broth is AMAZING! I always order the same thing because its so delicious. (Rare beef Pho) The service is always good even when they are super busy. Food always comes out quickly and piping hot. This restaurant is highly recommended!

Review №2

2022-10-07 07:01:56

Found this place during the pandemic.Really nice employees and we liked that they took the necessary precautions during when Covid was high.The food is really good and it’s in a convenient location with plenty of parking!Ordered their spring rolls without shrimp and with peanut sauce and it was soo yummy!!Shared the Pho and it was delicious and the noodle texture was perfect (chewy and a great balance between thick and thin)!!Their QR menu code is on the napkin boxI did get a mosquito bite cause I was wearing shorts and the door was open but they can’t really control that.

Review №3

2022-06-05 01:11:56

Favorite spot for pho and banh mi! The tofu summer rolls are amazing and we order them every time we visit. The pho chay is fantastic (I usually ask to sub fried tofu). The tofu banh mi is also great and my husband really liked his chicken banh mi. Definitely recommend the fries if youre dining in - so perfectly hot and crispy!

Review №4

2023-12-02 20:21:46

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Food came quickly, service was good. We ordered pho and pork vermicelli. All was tasty!

Review №5

2023-11-21 05:53:00

We love coming here. Probably one of the best pho places around in Pasadena. Their tendon and brisket pho is excellent and so are the spring rolls. The kindest staff, too!

Review №6

2023-07-24 20:38:12

Ordered their pork egg roll vermicelli - perfect for a hot summer day!

Review №7

2023-11-17 20:46:29

We always go for their Pho(delicious), but I just had their chicken katsu bowl last week, and it’s was amazing!!! Found my new favorite place for chicken katsu! Mouthwatering!

Review №8

2023-05-30 06:40:50

Short rib pho was 10/10. Great flavor and service

Review №9

2023-07-25 20:03:40

The pho here has a very clean taste compared to other pho places Ive been to. Although it may be subtle, I think the broth is a bit different than most pho places. There arent as many pho places in this area but this one definitely hits the spot if youre looking for a good meal!

Review №10

2023-07-16 00:49:16

Delicious pho with beef broth and veggies. The fried rice was excellent, too, with a homy flavor. Fresh herbs. You will be delighted with their food.

Review №11

2023-09-23 16:34:35

The pho brisket was good but the broth was a bit salty and the Vietnamese coffee was a bit mild, tasting more condensed milk and than coffee not as bitter as its should be.

Review №12

2023-01-31 14:54:22

Most amazing pho Ive tasted. This is same place in a strip mall next to Vons. Try the spicy pho. Its out of this world.

Review №13

2023-12-05 14:49:04

Very horrible service. If you don’t tip, they chase you down to the parking lot asking for tips. Never coming here again, most horrible service ever.

Review №14

2023-10-17 14:20:56

Good food with reasonable price, they dont give vegetable that supposed to be eaten with the Pho, only some bean sprouts, friendly service, the parking space in this shopping center is very small, hard to park.

Review №15

2023-06-17 03:43:34

Had beef vermicelli today. The best I’ve had. Really good portion size and lots of vegetables. Definitely coming back!

Review №16

2020-02-22 04:46:17

This was really good pho. You will not go away hungry. Very flavorful and a good price. All the vegetables were very fresh. I would recommend to anyone

Review №17

2023-09-30 21:50:12

The most delicious I have ever eaten. Host and server were very kind. Wanna visit again.

Review №18

2019-07-29 22:04:14

I finally found a good pho place is pasadena! Pho On Califronia is the best pho place in town. The broth has deep taste that will catch your tongue. Reasonable price and clean restaurant adds favor to your choice.

Review №19

2021-05-06 18:54:01

Really poor cervice I I have eaten in many places but this place is very bad there is no sauce on the table in other places the soup costs no more than 11 dollars at this location costs 14 dollars if you need more sause you need to pay a extra dollar omg so disappointed

Review №20

2023-10-31 16:50:44

Delicious pho. I got the spicy broth and it was phenomenal.

Review №21

2022-12-05 17:34:30

This might be the best pho spot on the north side of the San Gabriel Valley. Its a hot take considering the multitude of known spots in the area.Standard price but generous serving and well balanced broth, where you can really finish off the bowl and drink it without getting a headache from the excess salt in other recipes.

Review №22

2022-09-30 06:49:45

My American friends are big fans of Pho. I picked this place which is closest to their house.Place location across the street from the hospital. Same plaza as Vons. For some reason google maps doesnt recognize entrances on California Blvd, but only on Pasadena Ave.It was pretty outside, probably last 80 that night, they keep the closed open.. I regretted sitting inside waiting for my friends, and got a few mosquito bites.There few tables inside and 2 tables outsidePrice is reasonable since everywhere is raising the price. Can of coke cost $2.. I told my friend it would be cheaper to go Vons to get 6 packs since he had 4 cans since is hot daySummer rolls $7.50 - gets 2 rolls - tasty okay..Crispy Chicken Wings $9 -- are a small few pieces but taste pretty good..Pho dac biet: $13.75 rare steak, well done brisket, meatball, tendon, and tripe.. I think the broth is too sweet, not sure if it is msg or sugar. But my friends love it.Beef Fried Rice: $12.50.. My friends son loves it and it has become one of his favorite dishes. . This boy is very picky and only likes American foods like burgers and pizza.The service was good. Only give them 3 stars because I think the foods is okay

Review №23

2022-03-24 17:19:58

My favorite pho in Pasadena. Best if you sit down to eat it hot and fresh, but Ive been doing takeout for the whole pandemic and its good. Great prices, huge portions. I love the spicy pho.

Review №24

2023-10-20 03:38:05

The staff are so kind. Please, no Karens allowed

Review №25

2023-06-30 20:39:07

The choices of Pho are vast and other offerings look great to.

Review №26

2021-11-17 03:45:27

Down-to-earth place with good food. Not a ton of options but there are enough and reasonably healthy. I come here a lot because its close to my work. I love getting the vermicelli platters which have a good portion size. Bbq meat on top of a platter of veggies and vermicelli-- yum! I will be back.

Review №27

2022-04-29 21:25:49

Pretty good authentic Vietnamese food. Servings are generous. Ingredients are fresh and tasty. Cooked items had good flavor. Definitely try the Fries Fries Fries. A few hiccups in the order (e.g., getting a smoothie rather than the ordered slushy) are what kept this from being a 5 star review.

Review №28

2023-04-07 01:39:04

Great tasting pho.

Review №29

2022-06-16 20:34:51

Spicy brisket pho was exceptional! Friendly and quick service. Everything very fresh. Vietnamese coffee is heavy on the milk.

Review №30

2019-02-20 04:38:19

The staff is very friendly, however the food has been repeatedly inconsistent. I’ve visited 4 times, ordered the veggie pho 3 times and each time it’s been missing at least one ingredient as listed on the menu, and nobody has communicated this. Tonight my order was missing tofu, and the other order the meat was packaged separately in a bag and went into the broth that way (we’ve never received the meat packaged separately like this before).The broth had been consistent and food is hot when we get it home. I really want to love this place but it’s challenging when there is no consistency.

Review №31

2019-04-09 04:51:37

The pho tai here was served piping hot and delicious. The vermicelli was great too. The only thing I didnt love was the roll in the vermicelli; it was heavy and not flavorful.The tables are all sticky. They could all use a good scrub. Minus a star. Ill add it back next time if the tables are cleaner.The parking lot is big but shared with several businesses. Theres a lot in back (northeast) that you can use too.

Review №32

2022-12-13 01:27:20

I go once a week. They are amazing. Now they have short-rib pho which is my fav. Highly recommend!

Review №33

2022-08-21 04:18:22

Pleasantly surprised. The food and service were excellent. BbQ beef, and pork vercelli was do hard to stop eating. Best PHO restaurant ever!!!

Review №34

2019-06-08 04:00:28

My husband likes to read reviews before going to a new restaurant. This time he asked me to read reviews and after reading a few, I felt compelled to write this. People should know what they are ordering. It’s really easy to google cuisine and translate languages. It’s also sometimes nice to speak to the staff and ask what the dish is but I understand that sometimes language barriers make that tough. Pho is a beef broth soup. That’s what it is. Ordering beef soup hold the beef is something that certain restaurants have adapted to but remember when you order Pho hold the beef that is akin to ordering a burrito without the tortilla or a sandwich minus the bread.

Review №35

2018-10-01 18:15:50

It was the soft launch so it was a friend in Pasadena invited us to check it out. The pho was decent. The steak and brisket was very tender. It did lack the basil leaves which you would probably expect at any pho place. Everything else is what you would of a pho place. Price is on the higher side for pho (10~$11) but for the location its about right. Parking isnt too hard to find and is free. The watermelon slush was a bit too sweet even for my taste.

Review №36

2019-05-26 20:24:05

The fresh spring rolls were very good, but the peanut sauce was a bit thin and bland. I ordered a bowl of chicken pho and discovered that it is beef broth with chicken and noodles. I would have much preferred a chicken broth. It should have specified on the menu that it is beef broth.

Review №37

2018-11-04 04:08:47

Best pho I think I’ve ever had. The broth is super bright and flavorful and I didn’t feel like I had consumed my weithght in salt the next morning. The staff was super friendly, as well. Give this spot a shot if you haven’t already done so.

Review №38

2019-11-26 15:03:15

This is some seriously good pho. You can tell that they care the moment you walk in and smell the cardamom and anise. The crazy thing is that we took ours to go. I know, i know - how could I? Well, we had to. But it was still incredible even after the short drive! Now i know great pho when i see it, I cant wait to go back ang hover my face over a freshly prepared, steamy bowl and eat it there- and I will, very soon. Because pho this good can be easily eaten often.Also the staff was very courteous and pleasant.

Review №39

2022-06-15 01:52:51

Super friendly, family-run vibes, killer Vietnamese food with a bonus: they have easily the best french fries in all of Los Angeles.

Review №40

2022-03-29 14:36:46

Best vegan pho broth. The BBQ tofu is delicious but the fried tofu in other dishes is unseasoned and bland. Veggie cha gio/fried rolls are delicious.

Review №41

2019-03-10 01:32:45

My new go-to Pho location! Quality of Pho is consistent and delicious. After spending two weeks in VIetnam last summer and trying Pho in a variety of restaurants and on the street, I can say that Pho on California is authentic.

Review №42

2022-12-21 21:09:23

So good and totally authentic Vietnamese food! Great service too.

Review №43

2020-01-29 21:34:57

It was ok but theres better places around for the same money meat portions were thin like ham and didnt taste fresh .Wont be coming back found a better place for pho. Thanks for the service thou.

Review №44

2021-02-16 20:51:37

The staff here is incredibly nice, and the food is delicious! Beef vermicelli bowl and spicy combo pho are a 10/10

Review №45

2022-02-04 05:11:38

Almost all pho restaurants have salty or full of MSG pho. After eating you going to be very thirsty. This place has super salty pho 😒

Review №46

2023-10-14 09:31:40

Really good pho and ban mi

Review №47

2021-05-05 02:52:58

Good service but the pho is ok not that good compar to other place I go to . Needed to wash my hand b4 I eat but cant use their restroom n was ask to use von market restroom smh. Sry will not come back here

Review №48

2022-04-19 00:18:29

Really good pho here! Not a fancy place but quick and friendly.

Review №49

2019-04-06 20:13:18

The broth on its own is so flavorful.

Review №50

2021-08-31 16:00:29

Super good!! I always order extra spicy broth and it’s amazing 😇

Review №51

2022-09-22 22:09:21

Delicious pho and good cafe, friendly service too! Thanks 🙏🙏

Review №52

2019-01-19 03:15:23

This place is the real deal. Try the roast beef pho. It is very tender and flavorful.

Review №53

2020-02-20 20:12:58

Love the spicy pho and pork bahn mi!!! Delicious every time!

Review №54

2021-10-13 16:04:40

Looked great. Couldnt get in though, too crowdedIll go back soon!

Review №55

2018-11-02 23:34:28

Best Pho in Cali! Very flavorful & fulfilling! I will def be back!

Review №56

2021-10-09 01:44:53

Looks great..too crowded to go this time but those leaving said it was great!

Review №57

2019-10-25 06:34:41

Very good, love their egg rolls.Great parking, nice service.

Review №58

2022-01-23 04:38:31

Very good Pho and spring rolls!

Review №59

2019-11-24 03:35:49

Great local place. Great selection of Pho and with great prices.

Review №60

2019-11-25 05:07:17

My first time trying Pho, very good 🍜

Review №61

2019-12-05 23:46:41

Food is fantastic. Recommended the egg rolls and chicken wings

Review №62

2019-11-18 21:29:30

Ok Thai. Bbq ribs ok. About $14 for lunch

Review №63

2023-04-12 17:48:25

Wait for 20 mins to get food.

Review №64

2019-10-22 23:49:46

Great good. Great service. They dont take too long.

Review №65

2020-11-26 06:35:55

Good Pho! Nice outdoor dining.

Review №66

2019-11-25 05:15:13

Definitely worth the ratings. It was so good!

Review №67

2018-12-23 06:30:47

You gotta try try the spicy. It tastes so good.

Review №68

2019-12-11 04:54:50

Delicious Pho

Review №69

2021-03-14 19:51:27

Showed up during their business hours and they were closed. Is this place still open?

Review №70

2023-10-23 20:56:37

Best of the best

Review №71

2019-10-03 20:11:58

Cant get tired of this place. So good.

Review №72

2020-01-25 23:22:42

Love this place!!!

Review №73

2019-10-12 02:15:14

Food are good, Vietnamese food 👍👍👍

Review №74

2021-03-25 00:46:42

Broth was surprisingly good!

Review №75

2020-07-08 03:31:17

Needs more meat

Review №76

2021-04-11 19:15:51

Completely closed

Review №77

2019-12-18 02:08:08

It was delicious!

Review №78

2021-04-21 16:48:26

Over price!!

Review №79

2019-04-03 01:52:07

Excellent!!!

Review №80

2020-01-02 21:29:01

Delicious pho!

Review №81

2023-12-10 23:09:11

Amazing banh mi, fresh salads, and pho. Family run, friendly. Only downside is they are closed Sunday.

Review №82

2022-07-28 21:36:41

I ordered takeout, everything was fine until I got to work and I realized that they didnt give me a fork, nor a spoon, nor those chopsticks that they usually give, and when I was eating I got 2 hairs 🤢. It was a very bad experience.I ordered to go, everything was going well until I got to work and I realized that they didnt give me a fork, or a spoon, and not even those chopsticks that they usually give, and when I was eating I got 2 hairs 🤢 . It was a very bad experience.