Pho Kim Ngan - Garden Grove

The pho at this restaurant is excellent! It’s a popular local spot, so there may be some communication issues with the servers, but we ultimately received our delicious food. Overall, the service was good, with a rating of 4 out of 5. The atmosphere was also pleasant, receiving a rating of 4 out of 5. The price per person for a meal is around $20-30.

First of all, this restaurant is located within another Vietnamese restaurant, making it difficult to find and a bit confusing. They only accept cash, which is a major inconvenience. A small bowl of pho costs $18, which is quite expensive. They did not inquire about my preference for the size of the noodles and just served the large portion. The amount of meat in the dish was minimal, and the broth was average at best. My girlfriend ordered the special pho combo and also received very little meat. I would not recommend this place as there are plenty of other pho shops in the area that offer larger portions for around $12. Locals are likely aware of this and know to avoid this establishment. Save yourself the disappointment and find a cheaper pho shop that serves better quality dishes.

This restaurant is located in the same building as 7 o'clock restaurant. The chef seems to believe he is on par with a 5-star Michelin chef, yet charges $25 per bowl. The service is lacking, with a rating of 1 out of 5. The atmosphere also only receives a 1 out of 5. The average price per person for a meal is $20-$30. This restaurant mainly serves breakfast.

Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Wagyu

Ordered two large pho combos for takeout which came out to $47. Of note they don’t accept credit card but do take debit, cash, and Zelle. The packaging for the takeout was 10/10. Meat was kept cold and packaged separately. Even separating the raw meat from the cooked meats. Provided sriracha and hoisin on the side, onions/cilantro, sprouts/basil/jalepeno, and the fresh noodles. All well packaged and the broth lids were taped shut. Now for the taste. This is hands down the best pho I’ve ever had. Meat quality was far superior to any other pho I’ve had and they give you a good portion of meat. The noodles were perfectly made, tender but didn’t fall apart. And the broth was perfectly balanced with visible emulsified fat so you know it was made with good quality bones/meat. The large portion made two meals for me so the high price tag of $22 was justifiable especially for the quality and taste. Will definitely make the trip back here.