Phởholic

This restaurant is located in Orange County, near San Diego, and is a favorite among many Vietnamese locals, so it’s highly recommended for pho lovers. The flavors are very authentic and delicious. Their phở focuses on classic Vietnamese beef noodle soup. The broth is aromatic and rich, paired with fresh vegetables and tender slices of meat. It’s especially perfect for warming up on a cool winter day. The portions of beef, bone marrow, and beef shank are very generous, making it an excellent value for the price.

Don't get the hype. The broth is so watered down and there's no actual beef flavor in it. It's as if they just added scallion oil to the broth to make it LOOK rich but in reality it tastes almost like nothing! Waiting in line for this was insane. The fresh noodles, vinegar onions, and blanched bean sprouts they offer are nice, but I'd much rather have a flavorful broth than some good additions. The pho also comes out piping hot which should be a good sign except for the fact that the broth was lacking in flavor. There was a good amount of meat in every bowl though if you're into that. Will not be returning.

Their menu is very flexible, you can mix and match almost any combination for the same price (except for a few special items). They serve the best pho we’ve had in both the OC and San Diego areas. The restaurant was very crowded when we arrived, but the wait time was surprisingly short. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the portions were generous.

I ate here back in 2021, early in a cold winter morning and remembered it was delicious and rich in favor of the broth. Parking in the morning upon their opening was easy, not much to fight for. The place had been around for decades so it old but will keep at it best so don't expected too high, but it's clean both indoor and out on the covered deck. This place is packed most of the time and every weekend and the line can be waited for over hr. The service is nice, friendly and courteous. The pho is nice, nothing special from my perspective - it’s clean but missing something. The meats portion is good but the price is $15.50 for the bowl. At least hot ice (or iced) are free.

We made the trip to Phơ Holic in Westminster after my daughter ran a marathon in Costa Mesa -and yeah, I get why it’s hyped. Parking is free but don’t expect it to be easy, and once you’re inside, they pack people in. Moderate noise, busy energy-this place moves. We went all in: My daughter and her best friend had the Pho Chin, Nam, Gau, Gan, Ve (brisket, flank, fatty flank, tendon, crunchy flank). I had the Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach (steak, flank, fatty flank, tendon, tripe). The broth? Clean. Deep. No shortcuts. You can taste the hours behind it-nothing muddy, nothing heavy, just straight-up proper pho. Herbs were fresh and aromatic like they should be. Even the jasmine green tea was on point-perfectly brewed, not bitter, just smooth. We’re from the San Fernando Valley, and honestly… pho out there feels weak compared to this. Not the same depth, not the same care. This spot was recommended by her coworkers who also ran-and they weren’t wrong. We’ll be back for more. #PhoHolic #WestminsterEats #OCFood #RealPho