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PhoTasia Restaurant in Irvine

4.3 (135) 5329 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, United States

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Irvine, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 949-857-0856
Site: http://pho-tasia.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday:11 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday:11 AM–7:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

135 Reviews for PhoTasia Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-27 19:15:36

Found this little gem dropping of my dry cleaning. Staff is so nice and the service and food are wonderful! I ordered a Thai tea and B12 with beef. I forgot to take phot of food but it was delicious.

Review №2

2022-11-04 23:42:32

We ordered the combo Large and the rare steak pho soup. Their Large is enough for one person. We also got spring vegan rolls (made with tofu). This totally hit the spot especially on a cold day. Will definitely be back.

Review №3

2021-10-28 03:25:39

We visited this place for some lunch, and we were pleasantly surprised. The dishes were all delicious and nice in size. The tea was slightly over-brewed, but still good. The waiter was friendly, not super attentive, but still checked us a couple of times. The food was brought very quickly, and there were no lines to be seated. We will definitely return for some more discoveries.

Review №4

2023-11-17 17:09:20

This is my neighborhood spot. Its a great combination of location, service, and quality food! I usually go for the pho. My wife loves the grilled pork with vermicelli dish. My daughter loves the pork chop with rice. Please support local businesses!!!

Review №5

2023-07-30 23:19:10

Very good service, broth is good, not as good as some of the Pho places in Garden Grove . Good variety of dishes. Its great if you want some Pho and dont want a long drive.

Review №6

2023-04-28 00:07:35

Great customer service and foods!! Ordered grilled pork vermicelli(recommended by the waiter) for to-go, very large portion of food!, and taste pretty good!

Review №7

2023-09-24 15:37:35

Good place for a quick meal. Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Party of 2 was seated quickly and the menu was easy to navigate. We ordered, ate, and left within an hour. The pork vermicelli plate, combo phó, and shrimp-only spring rolls are okay. It is in a really convenient area near Tanaka Farms and Zion Market.

Review №8

2022-06-20 03:15:18

I come here almost once a week. The waiters are friendly and the foods are delicious. Although they sometimes make little mistakes like I ordered beef, they gave me pork. By the way, the drinks are not the same as the photos. The ones on the menu look more tempting. Anyway I still like it.

Review №9

2023-09-28 21:35:29

The staff is very friendly and the food is always delicious! I’ve tried different things in the menu and enjoyed most of everything. Love the jasmine tea and the atmosphere is enjoyable to dine in as well!

Review №10

2019-03-06 02:24:01

Love, love this place! Their food and service have been consistently excellent for years. I always get their soup if I stop here. For takeout, my favorite is BBQ beef with rice.

Review №11

2023-06-29 02:50:44

I adore this place so much! For years, they have consistently provided excellent food and service. If I pause here, I always order their soup. My preferred takeout order is BBQ beef over rice.

Review №12

2019-11-12 04:54:08

I got the charcoal broiled chicken but it wasnt taste like a charcoaled, taste was like over the fire 🔥My drink was full of crushed ice and a shut off the cokeThe rice doesnt taste like garlic at allBut I gave them a five star because overall I liked the food and my wife was happy 😊But do it right guysGood luck 👍

Review №13

2020-12-03 21:28:54

I called for a take-out order. The meal came out fast and was packed very nicely. The bag fell once while I was driving, but nothing spilled. I’m looking forward to trying their tender beef cubes next time.

Review №14

2023-08-09 03:10:58

Pho Tasia is in my neighborhood, so its my go to for quick and easy take out. I usually order grilled pork and shrimp bún (vermicelli). If Im hungry, Ill start with spring rolls.On my last visit, I ordered brisket pho. Id forgotten how delicious the broth, noodles and beef are.Update: 8/8/23 Pho Tasia is as good as ever. Tonight, I went with my husband. He had pho and I had pork bun . We ate outside and enjoyed our meal in the fresh air.

Review №15

2019-01-29 22:16:15

Great spot for Pho! Gets very crowded on cold/rainy days when everyone is craving pho so on those days highly recommend to get here way before the lunchtime rush. We come here quite often and have never been disappointed. I also like ordering their beef tenderloin either with rice or salad as pictured. This place is legit!

Review №16

2019-11-12 01:32:29

Healthy and tasty! Price was Good, nice garnished.Inside and outside table available.

Review №17

2018-12-09 20:26:43

Delicious pho and my absolute favorite Vietnamese iced coffee in all of OC. Im not sure what they do but its so smooth and tasty! It is a slightly higher price than you can get it for at other places but for the premium I think its worth it. Although I would recommend asking for little to no ice.The waiters are pretty chill but I wouldnt come here expecting high class table service. It feels more like a quick bite to eat place than a true to heart sit down so take that as you will. It doesnt bother me so no harm no foul!

Review №18

2019-10-29 02:22:28

Pho Tasia’s specialty combo, fantastic taste and falling in fantasia Vietnam pho. Try and Yummy.

Review №19

2023-07-28 21:06:47

I love their Pho! Lots of fresh basil and cilantro.

Review №20

2022-07-08 01:42:46

Ordered through DoorDash. I called the restaurant right after I placed my order to confirm that it was accurate (based on online order structure, I had to order a bit differently than I would in person or on the phone to get what it was I was wanting) and the gentleman I spoke with was the absolute sweetest, kindest and most patient. Confirmed my order was correct with a smile on his face, even though I could not see it, I could feel it. Thank u so, so much!! Such service can be far and few in between and so appreciated ; )

Review №21

2023-08-28 20:43:04

Food is still good but service is getting worse everytime we visit.

Review №22

2023-06-02 20:00:38

Excellent food and service!! Very kind servers. Overall great! Would definitely go back!

Review №23

2019-03-12 23:30:55

Authentic food and great environment. A little bit more expensive than Vietnamese restaurants elsewhere, but it’s understandable.

Review №24

2022-11-21 01:49:56

Great food, my favorite is P15 with grilled beef. Been coming here for years and its a drive from Ventura but so worth it. Never been disappointed, always taste so good.

Review №25

2022-01-23 05:05:40

The food in this restaurant is very good. I tried different dishes, like different types of Pho, rice dishes, vermicelli dishes, salads and never left disappointed. It’s one of those restaurant you can keep coming to for some good and reasonably priced food. Now, there is something demotivating about this restaurant. It seems it’s not very clean. Once there was a caterpillar in a salad, the other time the water glass wasn’t washed and had food stains on it… etc. I started noticing these things relatively recently, but it stopped being “a one time thing”. So, although the food is good, the Pho is one of the best in that area, they would need to improve on cleaning.

Review №26

2022-09-27 15:55:15

Very nice people, always taking notice of your experience being good. Good food & patio setting...comfortable & good food. I also left my sunglasses there, only to find out they held them for me.. good food, honest hard working people

Review №27

2020-09-14 22:56:17

Pretty authentic food for the area if you dont want to make the drive to Garden Grove. Pricing is average for the area as well. I enjoy how quick orders are done and how non-fussy the workers are. I really like their broken rice dishes with garlic butter rice, although it doesnt really taste like garlic. Pho broth is good too; not too light nor straight-from-a-powder taste.Btw, the takeout box is cut open so steam can rise out and prevents your food from becoming soggy. It is obvious the box is cut deliberately like that. A certain review really made me roll my eyes.

Review №28

2020-10-09 02:40:31

Delicious pho! The broth is so good and the meatballs are huge. Kids soup is big. Very filling and priced for the neighborhood. I like to make my own pho but this place is so close and now I don’t have to make it myself! Appropriate masking is in place and service is fast and friendly!

Review №29

2021-09-29 07:03:31

Great Pho!!!just love the soup that cures hangover!!

Review №30

2021-12-21 07:16:21

The pho is so delicious…. My Kids just loving it

Review №31

2022-10-01 22:53:28

Tried pho rice noodle soup and charbroiled pork. Soup was way toooooo salty.. and charbroiled pork wasn’t charbroiled actually. It seems the pork was just microwaved because it had not good that pork smell and like chowing a rubber.

Review №32

2018-09-15 02:17:19

They have great options for vegans. I got the pan-fried tofu with rice noodles. It was delicious! They have soups, salads and rice dishes that can be made vegan. Just make sure to ask that they dont use beef broth, fish or oyster sauce in the dish. Tell them to make it vegan. Great food and service!

Review №33

2023-11-12 22:38:36

Definitely, one of the best Vietnamese Restaurants in Irvine . . . without having to make the trek up to Little Saigon/Westminster . . . great variety of dishes, and good quality, as well. Service is also prompt, and we always enjoy the nice outdoor patio area, too.

Review №34

2020-05-11 22:58:04

Update: We got take out, and they are doing a great job with safety measures for COVID-19. Food still tastes delicious.--The chicken in the broiled chicken and garlic rice is very tender. The soup base for the pho is seasoned well. They give a good amount of toppings for the pho. Serving size is decent/expected for the price.

Review №35

2019-11-19 16:33:00

Fantastic soup and noodle...nice service too

Review №36

2021-07-04 22:27:39

Great Pho spot! Perfectly located across from the Strawberry Farm. Restaurant actually has a great kids menu for those starving monsters after a morning at the farm. Stop by and grab some great soup and a cold boba tea. Yum!

Review №37

2019-12-06 22:00:28

I came in last weekend because I was in desperate need of pho and spring rolls!! I love this restaurant for its lovely, clean appearance, happy cheerful staff, and delightfully light, and fresh tasting food. The spring rolls practically melt in your mouth theyre so good! The broth for the pho is super clear and has a fantastic hint of lemon grass. I love that they set you up with a side plate of fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, mint, sprouts, etc. Everything tastes farm to table fresh!! I also happened to notice the banner that was near the back that states that another one of my favorite places, Ha Long, is also owned by the same family who own Photasia. This made me super happy!! I had no idea of the relationship of the two places, but now that I do, I fully support both for providing such nice, quality Vietnamese food. Thank you!!!

Review №38

2018-09-14 23:20:27

Totally yummy! Pho is always on point but my favorite is the charbroiled beef over yellow rice. Heavenly! Quick service... but if youre going for lunch, get the before noon to beat the rush.

Review №39

2018-09-19 03:32:12

Had the shrimp pho & fried rice with stir fry veggies. Soup base was very good...not too greasy. It had just the right seasoning but I think I could taste some MSG though. Price is on par with other Pho places around here. Service was good too. Very good for South OC.

Review №40

2023-02-10 01:53:25

The beef tendon was not soft and gelatinous, pretty crunchy large pieces .Broth was overtly salty.

Review №41

2018-01-23 05:10:43

This is our favorite Pho place in Irvine. The service is great, efficient and reasonably friendly. They have great egg rolls and spring rolls and the pho is very flavorful. Ive seen them changing out the bones in the broth through the door, so I know it is real beef bone broth. In the summer the vermicelli noodle dishes are cool and refreshing. Grilled pork is a winner on rice or vermicelli. Finally, I personally love their iced tea. I know, small thing to love, but it is always just right strength, not too strong or weak, perfect without sugar, and they keep it refilled.

Review №42

2019-10-30 20:34:49

Very nice healthy meal (got the chicken with garlic rice plate with 2 fried egg add-on), their broth is incredible, and they include plenty of veggies and sauces to go with everything. Price is what youd expect.

Review №43

2023-06-05 04:31:06

Perfectly good, but not mind blowing. Good amount for the price too.

Review №44

2018-07-14 22:24:59

This place has been my go-to pho place for the eight years I’ve lived in Irvine. Plenty of seating and very fast service. The pho is very good, but their dishes are equally tasty and well priced. Worth the wait if there is one.

Review №45

2019-03-12 02:37:51

I want to this restaurant and I was seated immediately with a really great warm welcome. I told the waiter I want the thick noodle and he showed me on the menu how it looks like and I thought its what I wanted then when the ordered game it looked different than what I wanted and then I just told him auto one the order anymore and Im sorry and he didnt even changed the small in this face and he kept smiling in he actually apologized to me for getting me what I dont want and he told me that I dont need to worry about it and I can leave without being for anything. Even Though I didnt try that food its looks really good and I can tell the management of this restaurant care a lot about their customers and even the potential customers like me who walked in and ordered something and then didnt have it And left.

Review №46

2019-04-28 05:14:02

You can get better Pho elsewhere. I thought their broth is pretty bland and its quite pricey even though their bowls arent that big. Other places are more generous, more flavorful and cheaper.

Review №47

2017-10-18 09:21:27

First time and last time here.TLDR: Rude manager and dry food.Garlic butter rice chicken: tried since I love this dish and was looking for a decent one close by. Both my friend and I ordered one, and both dishes 1) had rice that was very dry and 2) didnt have a smidge of garlic flavor.When we asked the manager if we got the wrong order, he first ignored us. When he was asked again, he only listed the ingredients of the dish......not answering the question (not lost in translation.) Ok, then see above points about the dish being dry and had no garlic.Food here is pricier than average for the area.+1 star for the kind, attentive eldery gentleman who was our waiter.

Review №48

2014-12-15 17:37:53

I have no idea if this pho is authentic or not, so I wont talk on that, or if they use MSG like so many people are positive they do. All I know is we arrived at 11:30 and there were some empty tables, and by 12:00 there was a long waiting list. Im sure all these people cant be wrong. I liked my pho and egg rolls fine, and I might venture back someday, but I wont go out of my way. Its my coworkers favorite lunch spot, so he likes to go there often.

Review №49

2019-03-06 05:38:57

What can i say? Food is good. Open at a good time. Not too expensive. Service is what you expect at local Pho restaurants. I do like hot soup late at night so definitely. Why not?

Review №50

2019-01-30 00:22:26

My favorite pho place in Irvine. Definitely has the best broth I’ve tried and good meat quality too. The bun with shredded pork is as authentic as it gets.

Review №51

2021-06-29 23:53:51

Do not waste your money on this place. Bad customer service! They need to hire someone who can handle phone orders correctly and the owner has to train his employees on how to treat customers. Ive been a customer for pho ba co and Phatasia for more than a decade but I dont want to spend my money on garbage service.

Review №52

2021-06-20 23:55:34

I think this is a sister restaurant of Pho Ba Co. both are in my opinion some of the most authentic pho in Irvine. No nonsense, just good and quick pho. dac biet is my go to…if you haven’t, I recommend giving it a try!

Review №53

2019-12-26 00:33:37

It’s really good. I recommend strongly.

Review №54

2021-01-09 23:36:57

Broth is great, fresh cilantro/jalepeño/lime, noodles are good, meat is excellent. A feat in itself during covid, 10/10 would come again.

Review №55

2015-03-13 22:30:21

Pho Tasia is a clever name that combines Pho and Taste. It also conjures up images of a magical experience from Disney’s Fantasia.Do the food taste magical? Not quite, but I vouch it is the best Vietnamese food near UCI - unless we drive to Westminster or San Gabriel (search for Golden Deli). It is much better than nearby Phans55 and Pho So 1, which are average. Pho Tasia family also run Pho Ba Co and Ha Long, which are good too.Everything on the menu tasted great - pho (hot noodle soup) or bun (cold vermicelli salad); grilled beef, chicken, pork, pork chop, or shrimp; steamed egg meatloaf, fried egg rolls, cold spring rolls, various dessert drinks, and even the fish sauce.Prices increased $1-2 in last few years, but they are still reasonable in Irvine standard. I like the value platter which include a little bit of everything. Tips: If you order any rice plate, you may add $1 to get a lemonade.I recommend you also try Thuan Kieu Noodle & Grill. They specialize in broken rice and grilled meats. They opened a new locate next to Chipotle on Irvine Blvd at Culver Dr.Enough food fantasy. I need to get back to work, so I can pay my food bill. :-p

Review №56

2015-03-05 22:08:44

3 and a 1/2 stars. PhoTasia is still the best pho spot in Irvine but thats not saying much. When I have craving for pho and dont want to drive extra miles to little saigon, this is the place I go. I order Pho Special and it usually comes out well. Broth has good deep flavor, their noodles arent overly cooked, and their basil, mint, bean sprouts are relatively fresh. It gets crowded on a rainy or overcast day.

Review №57

2022-01-04 15:24:54

Pho is so particular to the person. We love this place. Excellent soup, and quick service!

Review №58

2023-01-12 22:15:09

Had a lunch here. No lunch special. Good food. Portions are huge 🙂

Review №59

2022-06-06 00:17:41

Great food. Even better coffee. 10/10 stop on by if youre in the area

Review №60

2022-10-24 04:46:30

Food taste is good. Service is fast.They should be more careful for cleaning.

Review №61

2022-08-08 02:05:03

Old delicious pho place got a facelift and also lifted away the flavor. The food tastes a bit more bland than before

Review №62

2023-01-07 19:50:16

The Pho here is so good!! Definitely a must when in Irvine.

Review №63

2019-04-03 17:16:38

Really good food, great service. Went there 2 days in a row. Recommend shrimps fried rice, tasia noodles

Review №64

2020-02-12 04:19:56

Wished they had more vegan options. Food tasted awesome. Service is also good and people are really nice.

Review №65

2013-02-14 22:15:19

Excellent healthy and light food. Must try the spring rolls (not fried). The Beef medallion salad is a must have.

Review №66

2012-01-09 22:06:17

The chow mein looked amazing! I got the regular pho tai with egg noodles, but next time I may just get the chow mein and split it with someone!

Review №67

2019-11-24 21:14:39

Reasonable price & great broth (pho combo)Clean & unique decorPlease Do Not give the check to customer unless they ask you first !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review №68

2022-02-06 23:18:44

The service is decent, but be picky about what you order, some things are really expensive for what youre getting.

Review №69

2017-04-06 04:41:05

One of my favorite pho places in town. Very consistent food quality over the years.

Review №70

2015-11-26 02:58:41

Excellent pho...clean broth...minimal oily residue seen on broth...quick service...indoor and outdoor seating...whats not to like...

Review №71

2022-03-08 23:14:20

Good quality, friendly staff....reasonable prices with good portions

Review №72

2016-07-08 19:38:20

Seating is a bit crowded in and tight but theres seating outside and they do service tables outside. Food is good.

Review №73

2017-01-02 15:04:22

Go-to place for pho. Try the pho with the barbecue pork or chicken - they literally bring you a plate of grilled meat to throw on top of your soup!

Review №74

2022-06-11 18:52:52

The broth is not salty at all and very flavorful (not sweet either)

Review №75

2012-05-26 01:20:46

I was really pleased to see how light and fresh the dish was. Totally full of fresh veggies and and a nice light sauce, it was great!

Review №76

2022-03-10 23:40:44

Authentic Vietnamese!

Review №77

2017-02-04 15:48:07

Excellent photos. I like the flavor of the broth better then some other places that Ive tried.

Review №78

2021-06-15 23:17:10

Clean, reasonably priced food and drinks. Definitely a go to for Pho.

Review №79

2022-05-31 06:26:17

I’m super picky and this place is amazingly delicious, everyone should give this place a chance!

Review №80

2019-02-01 21:07:55

Worst Vietnamese restaurant I’ve ever been. Overpriced and poor quality food. 0/5 star

Review №81

2016-12-23 04:25:45

Pretty good pho was tasty but prices were a little high even for Irvine.

Review №82

2022-05-11 22:28:11

Generous portions. Fresh. Good flavor. Appealing display.

Review №83

2017-12-17 09:28:51

Had pho here before. Reasonably great food at a reasonable price!

Review №84

2021-04-22 11:15:20

Good food for the prices. Lovr the tenderloin with the yellow rice.

Review №85

2019-10-12 23:30:11

Great authentic food, great choices, excellent service.

Review №86

2018-10-27 19:08:16

Decent portion but a bit more expensive than other Pho places

Review №87

2021-10-15 02:16:34

I love the chicken pho. I get it all the time.

Review №88

2022-05-16 00:40:03

Great experience friendly staff great food!

Review №89

2020-01-15 17:00:07

Slow service and way too expensive for average quality food.

Review №90

2022-08-20 07:28:49

Great food and amazing service.

Review №91

2021-02-03 21:17:58

Really good Pho & good portion size.

Review №92

2019-12-03 00:14:22

Very light broth but still great. Friendly service.

Review №93

2020-09-03 11:27:56

Very pleasant experience. Good food.

Review №94

2021-03-30 02:45:18

Authentic and tasty food with great service.

Review №95

2018-05-09 00:11:37

Good and fast service around lunch time. Recommend.

Review №96

2018-12-07 02:47:16

It was good food, but a bit of a wait.

Review №97

2022-05-26 16:18:13

Delicious food and so fast!

Review №98

2022-01-18 15:46:25

Special combo pho is my go to from now on

Review №99

2018-08-15 20:23:12

Great vietnamese restaurant. Can get crowded sometimes.

Review №100

2019-07-13 04:14:34

Awesome Pho

Review №101

2022-07-13 02:51:21

Enjoyed the veggie soup here

Review №102

2016-12-11 17:28:45

Pho is the perfect food for a rainy day!

Review №103

2017-07-30 20:28:53

Nice food. Fast service. Clean.

Review №104

2017-10-21 03:21:10

Amazing!! Best pho for a white guy

Review №105

2022-08-16 13:29:15

Friendly staff, consistently good food.

Review №106

2021-06-30 13:41:32

Decent Phở & good customer service.

Review №107

2019-09-22 19:39:30

Awesome! Best Pho in Irvine!

Review №108

2020-01-10 03:19:50

Delicious food and fast service!

Review №109

2017-02-15 17:03:51

If you love pho this is a great place

Review №110

2021-09-22 00:41:20

Nice fresh Pho!

Review №111

2018-07-25 04:30:59

Good quality and reasonable. Good service.

Review №112

2017-01-31 10:35:40

Nothing special. Service at least was above average.

Review №113

2019-01-21 04:13:32

Delicious but cloudy in lunch

Review №114

2014-02-05 01:25:45

Great food. Great price.

Review №115

2020-07-01 11:51:19

I like to eat here. Impressed!

Review №116

2022-11-24 21:17:26

Little bit pricy

Review №117

2018-05-20 03:49:50

Good pho.

Review №118

2023-01-04 01:29:11

Simply the best 👌

Review №119

2018-10-03 02:03:59

Great soup ty

Review №120

2022-11-18 12:53:53

Best in town

Review №121

2018-07-18 01:37:26

Come for the macarons and gelato

Review №122

2019-10-10 02:15:52

Very good food

Review №123

2018-11-08 21:28:11

Really great！

Review №124

2016-11-09 14:49:33

Good pho

Review №125

2021-01-31 23:53:54

Pretty good!!

Review №126

2021-11-02 20:34:31

Amazing pho

Review №127

2019-08-11 00:01:08

Really good

Review №128

2013-08-19 20:36:33

GOOD

Review №129

2017-09-20 04:01:53

Delicious!

Review №130

2018-01-21 04:35:32

Best in town!

Review №131

2019-10-29 02:18:17

It seems to be in the top 3 of the rice noodles I have ever eaten in my life.Better than the ones I ate in Vietnam.

Review №132

2019-12-15 21:57:06

The menu changes but the taste is still the same.

Review №133

2023-03-17 17:24:52

The soup is very light and clean.

Review №134

2015-11-02 21:41:22

Politic

Review №135

2018-10-30 15:10:32

Soso