Pho Show Culver City in Culver City

Review №1

2023-11-02 06:07:44

Jesse and Felicia are super awesome, always attentive and helpful. Now that I live in the area I have been going here especially on nights I need something soothing and fresh. It’s just perfect for those later dinner evenings. My pick is seafood pho or seafood tom yum but I also tried a bit of the rare steak. Everything tastes so good. And it’s warmly decorated. I am super picky and always want dim lighting - otherwise I can’t say anything that’s not positive!

Review №2

2023-10-02 20:01:49

I brought my parents here and they loved it as much as I did. The pho broth is hearty and they really put the works into the Combo Beef Pho (tendon, tripe, beef slices, meatballs). The Charbroiled Pork Rice is also really good. The flavorful charbroiled pork is tender and the crispy fatty edges melt in your mouth. The staff are spread really thin, so it might take a while for them to take your order. Theyre very nice and courteous though. Prices are fair and the portion sizes are good. Pay at the cashier table in the front.

Review №3

2023-11-14 21:46:24

I’ve been coming here since ~2008 and it never disappoints.Highlights from their menu that I’ve tried:Items below have priced as of 11/13/2023:SALT AND PEPPER TOFU $12.00I ordered this to go two weeks ago and it was great. The tofu was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. It has a ton of flavor! I’ve read reviews that complain that it doesn’t taste like salt and pepper, but this is what Chinese Salt and Pepper taste like- it’s usually made with salt and bell pepper, garlic, and green onions. Sometimes places will add white pepper or a spice like Szechuan chilis as well. But, this dish is not made spicy at Pho Show; it is salty and delicious, but you can add chili oil, chili sauce, or sriracha if you’d like (condiments on the table).SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI $15.00I had this last night and it didn’t disappoint. I love fried calamari and adding the flavor of Chinese Salt and Pepper to it was perfect. I also highly recommend squeezing the lemon on it which they provide you. It adds a nice citrus flavor boost.RARE STEAK PHO (pho tai) $13.25 + $1.25 for largeThe rare steak is thicker than most places, which I appreciate because I feel like I get more meat here than at places that shave the meat. However, it’s almost always cooked more than I like by the time I receive it at the table… so, when it arrives, I pull all the meat out immediately to stop it from cooking further.I like my steak med rare, and although some pieces may arrive medium well (little pink), most arrive well done. That’s because their broth is popping hot! And I always forget to ask for the meat to be served on the side, so I can add it for the time needed to cook only to medium rare.**HINT: if you’re like me and don’t want the meat fully cooked, ask for it on the side.The broth that comes with this is amazing. It’s hot and flavorful. It has white and green onions served in it.On the side, you’ll receive bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño, and lemon slices (they used to serve it with lime- not sure when this changed). I like to squirt in the lemon, add the sprouts, basil, and a single jalapeño for a little kick.On the table, you’ll have access to chili oil, chili sauce, sriracha, and of course, hoisin. I like to add the hoisin and a little sriracha to add some kick.***HINT: if you have broth left over, and you wanna make this into two meals, you can order extra noodles for $4-5. You can add it right away, or take them home for later.ORANGE CHICKENThis is the best orange chicken I’ve ever had. Not only is the chicken perfectly crispy, with moist, flavorful chicken inside, but the sauce is phenomenal! I don’t know how they make it taste so much better than anyone else. Maybe it’s because it has a slight spicy kick to it? Maybe it’s because they add orange rinds to it? Whatever it is, this is delicious!*HINT: Don’t forget to order a side of rice to eat with it!Pho Show can get busy, so call ahead to see if there is a wait. If there is, you can always order takeout. They have a website which you can order from without a fee!***HINT: they often have discounts on their website for online orders… like if you’re a local, etcThe inside is cute: outside they have tables with chairs, whereas inside they have a mix of tables with chairs vs tables with booths & chairs.The staff who work here are nice and usually have good recommendations.My only gripe!!!!! They got rid of the ube ice cream. That was the best ice cream ever!!! Please bring it back. :)

Review №4

2023-07-14 04:16:16

The pho and chicken curry was delicious!only major negative was they were short staffed, so we were left waiting longer than usual at times. minor was having to ask for sugar/sweetner and spoon for tea, but someone from the kitchen went above and beyond and brought real sugar in a little bowl 🫶we recommend

Review №5

2023-12-09 17:38:30

Great atmosphere, good customer service, decent food. Good ambiance inside.Parking could be a bit tricky.

Review №6

2023-06-05 04:47:22

First time experience. The pho filet mignon was amazing. The shrimp spring rolls were tastey. The price here is justified.Our server was very quick. I would recommend this.

Review №7

2023-09-24 02:42:35

So the atmosphere is very charming, with the option to sit inside or outside. The service is like being a Diamond Elite member with Hilton, grade A service. Now on to the food, I had the rare steak Pho with added meatballs, and it was full of flavor!! The portions are amazing!! The atmosphere and service again are amazing! I would eat here again when I come back to visit LA. When you come to visit always ask for Felicia!!! SHE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU!!

Review №8

2023-12-04 01:14:11

I definitely asked for cilantro to be taken out, but all the food had cilantro in it. How am I supposed to eat something I cant eat after putting it in the food? And I ordered two of the same rice noodles, and one rice noodle was delivered with raw meat in it. I feel very bad to have this absurd experience while eating.

Review №9

2023-03-04 03:48:57

My first time having pho and it was such a delightful experience! The broth was rich, the noodles were bouncy, and the meat was SOOOO tender. Great atmosphere, respectable prices, FANTASTIC MUSIC, and wonderful service. I highly recommend going here if you’re in the area :)

Review №10

2023-05-19 02:29:46

We had Pho (beef) and grilled pork vermicelli bowl, hence the rating is for these 2 dishes. The presentation was good. That’s about it.They were bad. Order something different at this restaurantPho broth had too much spices which gives a bitter taste.Pork vermicelli bowl had cut up, tiny pieces of grilled pork. Noodles was also cut up into tiny strands which was annoying.