Ken C.
Yelp
Pho Redbo is located in Westminster and they specialize in Pho featuring Wagyu beef from American, Japanese, and Australian cattle. The prized Wagyu beef is known for its fattiness and richness, but it also has a very high cost. I've been here a few times, and it was, at one point, my go-to spot.
I still think that Pho Redbo has good pho; however, I personally sense less of the distinctive Wagyu footprint. I miss the days that they offered spring onions and wagyu tallow on the side.
The large-size pho bowls cost $23. The pricing is reflective of the Wagyu. They are, indeed, large and filled to the brim with steaming soup and tons of noods. Unfortunately, though I had plenty of rice noodles, I didn't feel that I had a lot of meat. If you want more beef in your bowl, then consider ordering extra for a $9 supplemental cost.
Another thing for me is this: In a mom-and-pop pho spot, a combo ("Pho Dac Biet") bowl will have all sorts of varied textures from tripe and tendon and meatball and brisket, which I enjoy; however, Redbo's "combo" bowl features primarily cubed rib meat, brisket, and meatball. (Note: Redbo has pho that simmers for over 12 hours, which yields a flavorful broth. They write that "Our broth is simmered until the meat is off the bone. Thats the reason we dont offer any tendon.") Nevertheless - If you like the textures of tripe and beef tendon, then you may prefer other places; however, if you prefer your pho with rib meat and brisket, then this might be more for you.
The menu also features sliders, egg rolls, and fries as appetizers. As it has increased in popularity over the years, I feel that the menu has had more Vietnamese fusion leanings. Regardless, I think that Redbo is good; however, it's just not what I'm presently looking for.