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Orange County - Pho 101 restaurant
8.4

Pho 101

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tantalizing taste, colossal portions

Pho 101 hooks you with its authentic taste, underscored by fresh, high quality ingredients that take the dining experience to another level. The generous portions are said to bring immense satisfaction, and its great value, reasonable pricing, and delicious food have all been praised. Despite a dash of creativity lacking in the menu, the dining experience remains unequivocally positive.

  • Great Portions

    Most reviews celebrate massive, generous portions with great satisfaction.

  • Variety

    Small menu with limited selection leaves customers wanting more choices.

Top 3 dishes at Pho 101

  1. 1

    Pho Tai with Rare Beard and Pho with Oxtail 🏆

    Broth perfectly seasoned, meat tender, delightful oxtail and rare beef combination.

    Pho Tai with Rare Beard and Pho with Oxtail dish
  2. 2

    Special Fried Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce and Rice

    Juicy chicken pairs magically with the flavorful garlic butter sauce.

    Special Fried Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce and Rice dish
  3. 3

    Fall off the Bone Oxtail and Pho Noodles with no Meat

    Oxtail is exceptionally tender, falls off bone, and enriches pho flavor.

    Fall off the Bone Oxtail and Pho Noodles with no Meat dish

Vibe: Scintillating ambiance, a trendy buzz

The ambiance at Pho 101 impresses, with its modern, clean, and inviting decor accentuating a very hospitable ambiance. The restaurant boasts a fun-loving atmosphere, achieved through great music and dynamic live entertainment. The trendy vibe has found many takers, despite a need for a more privacy-friendly, intimate setting.

  • Great Aesthetic

    Modern, clean, and inviting decor creates a very pleasant ambiance.

  • Dates

    Needs darker tinting, separation for privacy, and intimate setting.

Perks: Quiet comfort with room for improvement

Pho 101 is lauded for its accommodating nature, especially with large groups. Its service reiterates the same, described frequently as fast, friendly, attentive and efficient. However, parking woes, forgettable outdoor service and an ambivalent approach towards kids and dietary needs serve as potential areas of improvement.

  • Easy To Hear

    Ambient music level good for conversations, overall, positive noise dynamics.

  • Okay for Diets

    Accommodates dietary restrictions but doesn't excel in vegan variety.

  • Kids

    Waiter was annoyed by kids and insisted on automatic gratuity.