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Happy Pho
- Orange County
- $
Vietnam
Casual
- Food
- bad
- Vibe
- unclear
- Perks
- okay
Food: Bland food, stale portions
Happy Pho doesn't have any standout dishes, and there's certainly nothing to smile about when it comes to the flavor. Terms like bland, okay, and unsatisfactory frankly litter the reviews. Not to mention the freshness – or rather, lack thereof. While the portions are indeed generous, they're also overpriced and cold, with reviews highlighting stale, old food.
Great Value
Consistent praise for great food, service, and affordable prices.
Okay Taste
Diverse opinions; some find meals exquisite, others just satisfactory or okay.
Low Quality
Food not fresh, portions large, cold, stale, overpriced old food.
Top 3 dishes at Happy Pho
- 1
Chicken Pho 🏆
Most praise the pho's flavorful broth and ample meat.
- 2
Shaken Beef Rice Dish
Beef was tender, cooked just right, and perfectly seasoned.
- 3
Pork/Shrimp Egg Rolls
Delicious, homemade, perfect with house fried rice, and suitable for substitutions.
Vibe: Eerily quiet ambiance
While the restaurant's ambiance may be cozy, with inviting tropical florals to lift the mood, the atmosphere is unexpectedly quiet. This isn't the comfortably hushed ambiance that lends itself to an intimate dining experience, but rather an eerie silence, devoid of music or ambient noise.
Great Ambiance
Cozy ambiance with inviting plants and tropical florals enhances mood.
Perks: Unwelcoming to children
Parking isn't a concern when eating at Happy Pho – largely because all the reviews fail to mention it. The service experience tends to be hit or miss, with experiences fluctuating from fast and friendly to downright slow. But perhaps the worst part? The blatant discrimination – this place is simply not child-friendly or clean.
Great For Groups
Seated promptly, helpful staff, accommodated large party with space.
Okay Service
Service experiences vary, some report fast and friendly, others slow.
Bad For Kids
Service is discriminatory; unclean and unwelcoming to children.