In LA we love our food and we especially love our Asian food so Vietnamese restaurants are among some of the most popular in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. The food is so good and many of us love a variety of Vietnamese dishes, and Pho is definitely on the top of our list of Fall and Winter foodie cravings.
But with so many places to choose from here where do you get the real authentic flavors, prepared with good quality meat, vegetables and broth? In this article we share some of the best places to grab some amazing Pho no matter where you are in the city.
With this awesome list, we are sure you’ll find a new place with amazing Vietnamese food that maybe you didn’t know about. Have a good time and we hope you enjoy the restaurants in this list as much as we do.
1 – Pho 79 in Little Saigon
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As hard as it is to pick the best Vietnamese soup in the area of Little Saigon, just because there are plenty of really good spots there, we have to submit Pho 79 as one of our favorites.
With a visit here you can expect an amazing tasting broth as if it has been simmering forever in bowl of warm tasty spices. Their menu has a huge variety with 17 choices of Pho, with well cooked or rare meats so you can choose your favorite option.
The ‘hole-in-the-wall’ vibes lends even more to the authentic reputation but you will need to bring dollars as this old school place is cash only.
This is one of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in Gardena so they open as early as 7:00 am, and are open 6 days a week (only closed on Tuesdays) to satisfy all their hungry customers. Get there early because you may have to wait up to an hour with locals in the know during busy times.
Totally worth it though, for that tasty Pho and you will see why its earned its reputation.
Location: 9941 Hazard Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92843
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2 – Golden Deli San Gabriel
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Its no secret that home to some of the best Asian spots in all of Los Angeles is the San Gabriel Valley. So its not a surprise that you can also find tons of great Pho. Picking just one spot from the whole area maybe the biggest challenge of all. If you want to take a foodie trek to the SGV we recommend you try Golden Deli, if you haven’t yet. This restaurant owned by a local Vietnamese family, offers all those flavors that makes this dish so popular and will surely warm you belly and your heart.
So with a full menu of Vietnamese dishes what is the house specialty? Well, Pho of course! So get over there and try a great big bowl of soup, with their 13 choices on the menu. The restaurant is open daily, except Wednesdays. Its a very busy spot but with a casual atmosphere.
Location: 815 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
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3 – Pho Café
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Pho Café has been a sensation in the community for quite a while, and has made appearances in popular sites including LA Magazine as one of the best places to go for Pho in LA. It’s located in Silver Lake but it doesn’t have a clear sign so it can be easy to miss.
If you are looking for good quality of meat and tasty broth, this spot won’t disappoint. Filet mignon and meatballs are one of their most popular types of Pho. Few tips to remember, get there early because with sign or not, this spot gets crowded. Also, be sure to bring cash.
We have seen recent reports that the delivery food isn’t as good. Cant confirm that but you may want to try dining in for the best experience.
Location: 2841 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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4 – Hue Oi Fountain Valley
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This is an awesome family owned spot that takes great pride in serving authentic Vietnamese dishes. We recommend you come and try it! Hue Oi original location is in Fountain Valley but they have recently opened a newer location in Redondo Beach for the Pho fanatics in the South Bay.
Several magazines had declared this spot best Pho that can be found in the OC, which is a big claim when you take into account how many great Vietnamese and Pho places can be found in Orange County. We encourage you to try for yourself and see if it lives up to this high praise, so come on over and bring your family to enjoy some delicious Vietnamese food.
Hue Oi has a very family friendly atmosphere, and its open daily except on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. The Redondo Beach location is open everyday from 10:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Location: 16537 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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5 – Saigon Dish in Lawndale
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Here is another gem for the South Bay folks. Have you ever had Saigon Dish? We encourage you to add this spot to your list because it is good! Located in a non descript strip mall in Lawndale, Saigon Dish is always ready to make its costumers happy with their friendly service and delicious food.
As it get colder in LA make plans to head over and get a big tasty bowl of Pho. Get there early if you are coming with a big group, because this place is good and the locals know it, so it gets busy.
One more hack for all you Pho fanatics in the South Bay, on those days you want Pho but don’t feel like waiting in a line to get in a good spot, head towards Pho Long Beach, this small spot has some good pho. Also, try Pho Hana in Torrance or Pho Hana in Rolling Hills, which offers a decent flavor broth and very rarely has a wait.
Location: Spires Court Plaza, 15725 Hawthorne Blvd #108, Lawndale, CA 90260
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Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!