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Vietnams Pearl Restaurant in Costa Mesa

4.2 (136) 1215 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States

Categories

Vietnamese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Pho restaurant

Location on the map

Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 714-540-2212
Site: http://vietnamspearloc.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:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.2

136 Reviews for Vietnams Pearl Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-05-22 22:32:59

Good food. Single owner providing service so patience required. The food here is always fresh and delicious! You can choose authentic Vietnamese dishes like phõ, traditional rice and noodle dishes or items that are a fusion of cuisines.

Review №2

2019-08-04 22:32:04

This place was a nice change of pace from other Vietnamese restaurants. They serve crispy noodles, stir-fried with vegetables and your choice of protein. I opted for chicken and curry, but wished I had gone with tofu. The chicken was a bit dry, but the curry had a nice flavor. I forgot to tell them I wanted medium spice which was actually a good thing because the curry was already spicy to begin with.

Review №3

2022-11-25 22:23:20

They did not wash vegetables very well. I saw mud. I really have concerns about the salad.

Review №4

2019-02-27 22:09:09

Plus: you will get a free basket of pastries with purchase at the next door when you eat here and brings a receipt l.I am writing the review purely based on the pho.The broth was VERY SALTY!!I think MSG and fish sauce over powers other flavors. I couldn’t taste anything else.I don’t recommend this place to pho l. If you know other good dishes, that’s great.The waitress was nice and friendly. I don’t see many Spanish girl work for a Vietnamese restaurant, so that’s a bit new for me.If you compare the portion and protein contents in the pho, the cost performance is about average.The place is clean. That is good.My only mystery is this. There is another Asian lady at the restaurant, she dresses like she came from some other places open very late night... Interesting. And the way she talks reminded me Anjelah Jonhson’s stand up. Hahathis place doesn’t do anything bad. I just cannot take the salty broth and go better pho places.

Review №5

2019-09-25 05:02:58

This is a quaint cafe style casual dining place with very healthy fare of Vietnamese food. Its run by this cute lady owner, with great service and delivery.

Review №6

2017-02-25 16:48:08

I love this place! The menu has a great variety of pho, banh mi, salads, and various meat/rice dishes. The service is usually fast except during their busiest times when it does seem to take a little longer than your average Vietnamese restaurant but the quality and flavor has always been great so its worth it! Theres usually no wait to be seated even during peak times which I greatly appreciate. The owner and staff are very friendly and make this a really cozy place to eat a meal. Be aware that it is a pretty small restaurant so probably not great for huge groups but its a nice intimate place for a casual dinner with your significant other.

Review №7

2022-05-28 00:16:26

I have been here a million times! I get crispy noodles in curry, spring rolls, and Thai iced tea!I freakin love it! Quick service and happy foodies!

Review №8

2022-10-21 15:38:17

The food is consistently yummy, flavorful and fresh. Service is good- would not be harmful if they were a little happier that we came in consistently- NEVER got smiled at until I brought a Vietnamese friend with me- not acceptable!!!Moving away, so time to find a replacement

Review №9

2023-02-24 03:14:58

Outstanding, freshly made Vietnamese cuisine! Really enjoyed the lemongrass beef vermicelli. The shaken beef was exquisite and the jasmine rice was perfect! Great staff!

Review №10

2021-08-18 04:14:33

Our local Pho spot. Service and food are great!

Review №11

2022-01-10 22:30:43

We did take out Pho which may not be the best idea. Overall it was very good and not at all expensive, but the amount of meat included with the large was not a lot. Everything else was tasty and good quantity and quality. I also had the fresh shrimp spring rolls. Again the vegetables were fresh and tasty but the amount of shrimp included was very small.

Review №12

2022-06-21 00:07:19

First time here. My wife very much enjoyed her vermicelli dish. I had the crispy noodle curry with chicken. The noodles were tasty, but the sauce was not very memorable. I also thought there could have been more chicken. Something I read online led me to believe that they served banh mis, but alas, they were not on the menu.

Review №13

2022-05-19 18:36:30

Went for lunch and sat outside while I finished my phonecall and not disturb the ONE other table seated inside. I have eaten here MANY times before this isnt about their food its about customer service. The owner of the restaurant huffed and puffed when I wasnt ready to give my order since I was finishing up my call and still looking at the menu. Yes, she had to check on me twice.There was ONE other table there .ONE. She could have had TWO.Customer service is part of owning a business, you can have the best food in the world but if you treat a customer like a nuisance then you get NO customers.I will NOT be going for PHO here again, I love my food served with a smile :)

Review №14

2021-11-28 19:07:47

I must have came at the wrong time of day Saturday 1:30pm.The tables and floor were dirty,, food crumbs were everywhere on the floor. 6 tables were occupied, and the rest of them had dishes that people got done eating. I had to wait for awhile for the 1 server to clean the tables. Other customers were waiting for a clean table as well. Very unappealing. The pho broth is very salty, I had to add hot water to it. Lost my business.

Review №15

2019-11-12 19:22:05

Awesome Pho / Vietnamese food. One of my local favorite hole in the wall places. Been a handful of times and never disappoints. Good food. Nice people. Good service overall. The hours can be sometimes confusing (closing early and/or off on some week days as I remember) but worth it to try to fit it into your schedule.

Review №16

2023-01-13 20:29:24

Food was okay... Pho needed salt. I thought it was me but my colleagues made the same observation. Ive had Pho thats was waaaay better and didn’t need a basic ingredient.

Review №17

2022-11-06 06:06:09

Good food. Single owner providing service so patience required. A bit dark inside but good eats is your looking for some pho!

Review №18

2018-01-05 02:46:37

This place is very small and always crowded! Thats because the food is so good. The server and owners are very friendly. Music videos play constantly, but not over bearing. Every receipt comes with a coupon for The Straw shake place next door. Best time to come is midweek in the early afternoon.

Review №19

2018-05-31 06:38:33

The wait is always at least 25 minutes to get my order from the time I walk in to the restaurant to the time I begin eating. Today I had to wait 5 minutes to even be acknowledged as a customer. A party of 4 came in a couple of minutes after me and were greeted, seated, menus brought, and drinks ordered in less than a minute and ALL before I was even addressed. I always go alone and am casually dressed so Im not sure if that has anything to do with the service I receive. I frequent this restaurant only because its the healthiest choice literally around the corner from my work and I keep thinking/hoping the service will get better. Today it was the worst yet. I do have to say, however, that the woman (owner?) is quick, very efficient, and a good hostess. But she has been in the kitchen on all save for one of my visits. The food is good but its your average Vietnamese dish at a south Orange County price. The vermicelli meat combo is $10, whereas, in Little Saigon 5 miles north I can get a greater quantity for $7 (same quality). If they had quicker service Id give them 4 stars. Add on lower prices and itd be a definite 5 stars. But, I get it, they have to pay rent and feed their families, too. FYI you can order food from their menu and eat it next door at the shakes place and vice versa since they share the same owner.

Review №20

2023-10-13 12:00:43

I love this place so delicious and great service!!!

Review №21

2017-12-30 18:31:21

Great Vietnamese spot! I love to come here because they cater to the vegetarian population and have menu items for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. I love their vegetarian pho and egg rolls not to mention theyre fresh coconut water. The staff is also very nice and patient and can answer any questions you may have regarding their menu items.

Review №22

2021-02-05 18:27:01

This is my favorite local pho shop! I have been here probably 15+ times over the last 2 years and it never fails to disappoint. The large pho with beef is amazing, and they give you a good amount of meat plus a big bag of garnishes for takeout. No skimping on quality here! I usually order the crispy fried egg rolls with the lettuce wraps, and they are so good as well. Ill be eating at Vietnams Pearl as long as Im in the OC! Best cure for when youre feeling a little under the weather.Ordering over the phone is easy, the lady owner is really nice and the food is always ready within 20 minutes. Cant be beat!

Review №23

2023-01-10 17:51:43

Great pho and spring rolls but ladys personality is kinda sour. Cranky lady but great food!

Review №24

2016-03-29 06:18:01

The 90s music vibe is strong here. This is a funky little restaurant for sure. With the artsy atmosphere comes good food and service as well. I ate the vermicelli with beef and washed it down with a unique coconut creme vietnamese coffee. Im definitely making this a lunch spot!

Review №25

2017-06-15 21:16:54

My Mother and I have been coming here for years. It is the only restaurant in Orange county that has remained consistent in serving the best Vietnam food around. Another thing that we love about this place is that its a family-run restaurant. To us that means more care goes into the plates going out.

Review №26

2020-08-22 04:24:48

Vietnams Pearl is such a gem in Costa Mesa. The food is super yummy and homey! I got the mock chicken and veggies with lemongrass sauce over jasmine rice. It was utterly perfect. Im salivating while writing this. If I lived in Costa Mesa, Id go here probably too much.

Review №27

2020-01-28 16:25:50

Super salty broth, tiny pork chop on my rice plate, standoffish service, and $10 tea for the table.

Review №28

2017-09-04 17:29:16

Very cozy, comfortable family atmosphere. Very nice people. Great for lunch. Folks love their pork chop meals, soups, and salads! Very popular for people who live and work in the area!

Review №29

2015-03-23 21:54:49

After my favorite pho spot closed I went in search of a new place. I have officially found it, Im about 6 visits in and I have yet to have to add anything to my broth other than a little chili paste for a low burn. Meat is not fatty, perfectly sliced, and cooks to perfection in its broth. I will now recommend this place to all my pho enthusiasts.

Review №30

2018-08-09 05:59:48

Waiter was nice and courteous but joint serves mediocre Vietnamese food. I had pho and the broth fell flat. I’m Vietnamese and know what good broth tastes like. Perhaps the other dishes are made better. Plus, they weren’t running the AC, which made it pretty sweaty and uncomfortable eating hot pho on a summer night.

Review №31

2023-07-11 04:38:46

Food was just like the service. Will not return.

Review №32

2016-08-02 22:09:52

Patrick and crew run an amazing spot. Great pho (the bo vien meatballs are so tender!). But its not just a pho place. Their vermicelli bowls and salads are all also amazing as are their egg/spring rolls. Not only that but they have great music (and play music videos) and great art. Dont think twice about stopping in if you have a hankering for great vietnamese with great service and ambiance.

Review №33

2021-06-24 22:09:19

We came here after reading reviews that this place was good. Came here and ordered food and waited over an hour and food hasnt come. No one else beside me and my family in the restraunt. Dont come eat here if your in the area

Review №34

2014-11-21 21:30:06

First Id like to put out there that I do not enjoy the music/atmosphere but many will as it is pop culure music. There is a very diverse menu of great looking food. I cam for the pho. I have pho all the time and found this pho lacking: the meat was tough, the noodles too, and the broth was a fairly tasteless. It was a nice place and I would go back; just not for pho.

Review №35

2018-03-03 23:32:37

The server John was extremely nice and friendly. He had the biggest smile on his face from ear to ear. There was a lot of people there meaning it was very good and popular ! Even four police officers where there and John took a picture with them 😂🙏🏽

Review №36

2016-10-17 19:56:25

Always consistent Pho and great spring rolls. Vegetarian options avaialble. Broth is very favorable without all the unnecessary salt! If you live or work in the surrounding area then this has to be your go-to Vietnamese establishment. Menu has some creativity to blend with the alternative tunes playing in the background. More of a hip vibe, without the added cost! Wont disappoint!

Review №37

2017-03-29 19:12:31

Great local spot!The Pho is amazing and the customer service was even better. My wife and I really enjoyed our meal and will be back next time we are in the area.

Review №38

2021-03-22 19:41:12

Always consistent. Always excellent food with great parking. Try to vermicelli with pork and a milkshake next door from the same owners. All hail Vietnam pearl.

Review №39

2021-08-29 03:38:39

Judging from what I had (caramelized cube steak), everything is probably quite tasty. The menus is not a cookie cutter of every other Vietnamese resteraunt. Refreshing change!

Review №40

2019-03-06 07:19:28

The pho is good. The grilled pork chops are great. Rather have to go since it can crowded. A staple since we moved to CM 5 years ago.

Review №41

2014-07-29 07:07:09

Great service, very clean, food is delicious and definitely worth checking out. Great atmosphere with the modern music and trendy music videos. Also, a great place to view and purchase artwork from local artists!

Review №42

2018-01-10 21:55:29

Waited 15 mins for somebody to bring us the menu. Waited another 15 mins and nobody came to take our order nor offer us something to drink. Im sorry to say this but white people do get that previlaged, 4 white girls came and sat next to us, right away they were offered water and asked if they ready to order. Got super pissed so I walked out, how did they get a 4 1/2 stars, must not be from asians.

Review №43

2019-02-10 14:37:11

Inventive menu with plates that feature the great flavor profiles without noodles but the noodles are great as well. I had the cabbage salad and curry fries. Fantastic

Review №44

2017-08-14 04:28:21

Service is good, but I am biased when it comes to having Beef Pho (soup)...I would rather go to Bolsa Ave. I have been here at least 3 times already when my coworkers cant take longer lunch to go to Vietnamese District on Bolsa Ave (a.k.a Little Saigon)

Review №45

2019-08-22 03:15:42

Tops pho and spring rolls and iced coffee. Excellent service. All around: hit the spot dining at one of the few outside tables on a cool summer evening.

Review №46

2018-12-17 22:57:01

I don’t really like writing reviews but since it was a really bad experience i will. First off our order was taking longer than it should the people after us got there order before us, so we got up and ask for our bill when my husband was paying this cockroach was climbing the wall.

Review №47

2018-11-18 22:27:08

Took 3 of my business friends there and all liked the food we got. Ordered a few vegetarian and meat dishes which all tasted good.

Review №48

2016-12-01 23:29:07

Best vietnamese food around. Unexpectedly great flavor. Owner is very cool and his personality shows in the restaurants look and feel.

Review №49

2021-12-20 19:58:54

The food here is always fresh and delicious! You can choose authentic Vietnamese dishes like phõ, traditional rice and noodle dishes or items that are a fusion of cuisines.

Review №50

2018-01-10 15:59:56

Nice portions, excellent quality, and good prices. I suggest this place to anyone in the area looking for some very tasty pho!

Review №51

2018-04-11 22:44:12

Not a big place so it fills fast but they work quickly to get you seated. I recommend the fried tofu salad, huge and delicious!

Review №52

2016-07-04 07:47:12

The pho was ok at best. The broth tasted more like a brine than anything. After adding a hefty amount of hoisin sauce I was able to eat it. Try something else.

Review №53

2021-11-25 05:59:15

Got Chefs Phở, size small was enough for. me. Tasty. Size here is kind of smaller than other places.

Review №54

2020-07-05 23:21:36

I used to live in Costa Mesa few years back and this place was awesome the food is amazing and the people are so nice there this place is well recommended I still go there one Im in the area I really miss the food.

Review №55

2017-04-13 06:29:00

Incredible food and service! Love those crispy vegetarian spring rolls! And the veggie pho broth is the bomb too!

Review №56

2019-04-13 00:34:10

Ate there today. The pho tai was amazing, inexpensive, and the staff was super attentive and friendly. I couldn’t be happier with Vietnam’s Pearl.

Review №57

2019-11-05 22:22:52

Good food at good prices. They dont have brisket for their Pho though, only rare beef and beef meatball.

Review №58

2018-01-20 22:54:35

Our favorite Vietnamese restaurant...value and quality with great service. Authentic and a nice Shake bar next door

Review №59

2021-04-17 21:47:24

Their pho is simply the best, no competition! Great place, great prices, fantastic food.

Review №60

2019-11-27 02:20:39

A pearl of Pho indeed. This place is warm and welcoming vibe. A tasty and satisfying portions. Fresh. This place is great!

Review №61

2018-02-21 17:35:25

Pho was very good. Had the beef and meatball pho. Been going here since I was young. Prices are fair.

Review №62

2019-08-24 00:34:36

Always such a treat. The best Vietnamese food around. Charbroiled chicken with rice and an egg on top! Yum!

Review №63

2022-07-27 02:55:35

Amazing food, super quick too. Great service.

Review №64

2018-05-08 22:46:09

Had the shrimp spring rolls and Bac Diet. Spring rolls were ok. Bac Diet was okay too but nothing to write home about.

Review №65

2021-05-31 23:41:57

The large size was too big, but the pho was so good I didnt care.

Review №66

2017-11-12 06:06:00

Quite expensive compare to other Vietnamese places, but food is good. I really like their pork chop rice plate.

Review №67

2019-07-20 20:51:13

Great place to go for Pho. Food is tasty and delicious. Service is great.

Review №68

2020-08-30 01:26:43

Great restaurant, great pho. Its one of the better pho places in Costa Mesa !

Review №69

2018-10-05 02:08:03

Second time here and once again it did not disappoint. Great food and good prices.

Review №70

2017-05-31 16:53:50

Solid food. I had the vermicelli - pretty solid compared to others. I liked the custom art on the walls.

Review №71

2021-04-06 14:08:53

Always excellent service and excellent food. Been going here for over 8 yrs.

Review №72

2020-01-20 21:09:54

Great Pho Tai. Broth is spicy and flavorful. Beef was tasty.

Review №73

2021-05-13 23:59:35

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place

Review №74

2020-01-12 17:51:53

LOVE this place! Food tastes great and the service is friendly. ❤❤❤

Review №75

2019-08-16 15:33:36

Small little Vietnamese place in a strip mall by Jack in the Box.We go here on Saturdays when our usual pho place is closed.

Review №76

2017-12-01 05:47:07

Delicious food, good pricing, great service, pretty convenient location

Review №77

2023-08-16 01:50:12

Great pho!

Review №78

2021-11-03 21:33:55

Always so delicious and great service! Thank you for being in my City!

Review №79

2018-12-06 03:22:10

Great Vietnamese comfort food. Curry is some of the best Ive had.

Review №80

2020-04-18 04:06:42

Delicious! My favorite is the pho, spring rolls and the lemongrass beef.

Review №81

2018-07-28 04:51:51

A very cozy and warm place. The food is really good with reasonable price!

Review №82

2014-09-11 18:19:59

Amazing Pho. The quality of the meat is higher than the others in the area.

Review №83

2022-04-07 04:44:12

Chef Pho was tasty and reasonable prices.

Review №84

2017-11-19 14:39:17

I cant wait to eat at this place again. The food is great at a great price

Review №85

2016-11-29 22:17:10

Good food and nice staff, but only basic pho .

Review №86

2018-11-04 22:07:44

This place is awesome love the crispy noodle and the spring rolls are on point !

Review №87

2022-08-27 22:00:58

Good soup they are here for 27 years

Review №88

2022-05-31 20:14:03

Excellent service even with the covit Delicious food and everything is very clean

Review №89

2016-03-13 22:09:54

Favorite Vietnam restaurant! Always visit when in town even though I now live in Texas.

Review №90

2023-06-17 01:22:42

Great customer service

Review №91

2019-05-12 12:06:17

Meh. Ok for a bowl of vermicelli and quick, inexpensive lunch.

Review №92

2015-03-06 18:38:26

I have eaten here for 10 years. Fantastic food.

Review №93

2018-11-06 02:12:38

Egg rolls were delicious, but the Pho was very bland :-(

Review №94

2015-10-27 20:20:17

Quality, taste, authentic, reasonably priced, a true gem #Yummiest™

Review №95

2019-05-30 03:45:13

Good prices, good food, good staff. Come back for sure.

Review №96

2020-09-12 22:50:33

Great pho and egg rolls. Love it

Review №97

2017-05-01 13:04:02

Good food and Prices with friendly customer service

Review №98

2016-11-16 19:24:01

Great food, my go to is the grilled pork chops.

Review №99

2018-08-22 00:40:47

Love it have been going for years and will be back soon and then soon after that!

Review №100

2016-11-27 06:32:56

Small but friendly. Really great vermicelli and Pho.

Review №101

2016-06-25 06:30:50

Good Vietnamese food. Gets surprisingly busy in the evenings.

Review №102

2019-10-12 21:29:47

Nice homey place, good owners and good food

Review №103

2016-10-24 20:48:32

The wait time!!! Wayyyy too long just for two order of pho.

Review №104

2017-07-15 20:10:09

Awesome vegetarian egg rolls, and the ban mi is on point.

Review №105

2018-06-16 01:44:28

Food is great, service even better.

Review №106

2020-05-25 00:18:20

Pitiful menu and owner is more worried about watching TV than assisting customers

Review №107

2021-01-06 02:17:20

Good authentic vietnamese selection. Cozy ambient

Review №108

2017-05-06 23:55:38

Good flavor, but salty. Skimpy portions of meat.

Review №109

2018-02-05 16:27:03

Good food love the soups from this place .

Review №110

2021-11-18 04:22:07

I love pho ...and this pho is good pho

Review №111

2016-08-31 07:35:38

The food was amazing and so was the art.

Review №112

2019-06-28 23:33:48

Best place in OC for Vietnamese food

Review №113

2018-07-23 22:14:40

Good service... decent food

Review №114

2017-12-19 15:10:42

Good food and Ecxelente services 😉👌

Review №115

2020-07-07 05:21:01

Affordable price very friendly staff

Review №116

2023-09-21 01:38:19

Authentic, delicious vietnamese food

Review №117

2017-06-15 22:42:50

I eat here 2x a week. Enough said

Review №118

2016-10-31 14:38:21

Cute spot, great Pho!

Review №119

2016-10-15 20:24:44

Good enough but hardly authentic!

Review №120

2018-01-19 00:30:20

Great palce to eat and the food is great

Review №121

2019-08-30 22:04:05

Loved the food here.

Review №122

2016-11-13 17:54:13

Good food poor service

Review №123

2019-05-24 21:23:37

Really good food ❤️

Review №124

2019-06-05 02:01:41

Family owned and delicious!

Review №125

2021-10-01 04:11:51

Very nice service!

Review №126

2021-07-23 01:43:29

Just so so, no more visit

Review №127

2016-08-30 02:41:37

Good food

Review №128

2020-02-19 22:23:08

Been going there for 25 years

Review №129

2018-06-16 03:45:22

This is a great little spot!

Review №130

2016-05-07 15:49:56

Good Vietnamese food!

Review №131

2019-11-10 17:32:55

The Pho is a typical.

Review №132

2015-06-30 07:18:12

Check my review in yelp

Review №133

2020-09-19 23:28:10

All the best 👍

Review №134

2018-04-05 02:41:09

Rude male server

Review №135

2017-01-16 00:10:26

Great atmosphere

Review №136

2021-08-12 23:30:35

Unfriendly