Un-Pho-Gettable Dining in The OC

Considered to be the national dish of Vietnam, pho has traveled overseas and become a Southern California staple for soup lovers. With its broth packed with umami flavor and the lightness of fresh vegetables sprinkled throughout, this dish is both comforting and refreshing. Eat your way through North Orange County with our list of the Top Pho Spots.

SUP Noodle Bar – 5141 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621
At SUP Noodle Bar, chef Viet Ha draws inspiration from his childhood in North Vietnam to produce delicacies that keep the crowds flocking to his award-winning shop. Voted OC’s Best Pho by OC Weekly, each bowl of pho is cooked to perfection after being slow simmered in a 48-hour bone broth. Guests can select from 9 variations of pho, including the traditional brisket option and unlimited refills.

Soup Shop - 214 S State College Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92806
So popular that it has not one but two locations in Anaheim, Soup Shop is a chef-driven restaurant that prides itself on food first and business second. A 24-hour slow-cooked beef bone broth is served with diner’s choice of meatball, ribeye, oxtail, shrimp brisket, chicken, veggies or a special combination of proteins.

Pho House – 5248 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621
A loved local hangout, Pho House serves up a variety of comfort foods for those cold nights. Their offerings span from the pho classics, like rare steak and brisket, to premium selections such as seafood kimchi, short rib, oxtail, filet mignon, and many others.

Pho Alley – 4123 Ball Rd. Cypress, CA 90630
Boasting original flavors with a modern twist, Pho Alley offers variations of this Vietnamese cuisine in incredibly unique ways. Lobster, ribeye, beef belly, and American Wagyu are offered, ready to delight your taste buds. For those who prefer the more traditional versions, beef bone, brisket, shrimp, and tofu are also available.

Main St. Pho & Grill – 6924 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621
Dedicated to providing the freshest herbs and vegetables, Main St. Pho & Grill takes great care in their pho presentation. Always topped with crisp green onions, white onion, and cilantro, each bowl has the brightness of fresh produce. Guests can choose from traditional proteins like rare steak brisket or vegan pho for a plant-based option.

Pho Bababa - 1349 S Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92832
After picking from one of their 16 pho noodle soup options, such as rare steak, meatball, flank steak, ribs, seafood, or fish fillet to name a few, you’ll find yourself trying to make room for dessert. Pho Bababa is a favorite for their free ice cream that comes with any purchase.

BMC Pho – 5791 Lincoln Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620
BMC Pho is the new kid in town, already making a name for themselves. This quick-service pho shop is geared towards the take-out crowd with readymade Vietnamese plate lunches and desserts. Their lengthy list of pho variations include beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, pork, and wonton that can be ordered in different combinations.

Pho Redbo – 7725 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92841
Behind each bowl at Pho Redbo is 12-16 hours of cook time to craft the perfect soup. To further set them apart, almost every variation of pho on their menu is served with premium American Wagyu beef, taking their recipe to a whole new level. Even their bone broth has been made from their specially sourced Wagyu.

Pho Tay Bac – 860 W Imperial Hwy. Brea, CA 92821
For over 15 years, Pho Tay Bac has served the North OC area with their light and savory broth. Guests can truly make a meal their own and choose from rice or egg noodle in combination with one of their 13 different protein options. Not to mention their special combination pho that includes rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon, and tripe all in one.

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