Pho Saigon Republic

This is my new favorite pho spot in Chinatown (and top 5 in LA). The restaurant is no frills but the service is quick. The pho broth is super rock and delicious. We would definitely recommend the oxtail pho, which is served up in two different bowls - one for the noodles, and another for the oxtails. Great portions of meat and noodles! They also have fresh noodles here, which are soft and bouncy and adds a lot of texture to the meal.

My friends and I always have the best pho experience here. Customer service is excellent, and the food is cooked to perfection! Portions are generous as well! My husband and I are from Las Vegas. Visiting this restaurant is always part of our itinerary wherever we come to LA.

So much ice in the Thai tea!!!! I finished it in a few sips. Other than that, they have some really tasty food :) Service is terrible but at least the food is good. There's an entrance in the front and back. The back has a really long loading ramp for the businesses. The walkways is narrow; wheelchairs should enter thru the front. There's free parking across the street near Homeboy Industries.

GO TO THIEN HUONG!! THEY ARE BETTER! Absolutely annoyed. On January 1st, I ordered a pho rib eye from them. They forgot to give me the rib eye. I asked for a refund and they didn't issue one. Today, I called again about it, asking where my refund is (ordered through doordash) and they offered to remake it. I go pick it up, and I'm excited to eat it. Only to see that the "ribeye" they give me is just bits of shredded meat, mostly containing fat and ligaments. Hard texture. The basil leaves were brown. Bean sprouts old. You guys purposely did this and it's such a shame because the food is genuinely good, but you guys purposely gave me bad ingredients. 👎 horrible

Beef rib pho for $15. It came with additional bowl with a chunk of rib and it was fulfilling. I've been there twice and one time the waiter was doing the minimum job with the low key attitude.

Best pho ever in Los Angeles. You must try their beef combo pho and beef stew

I found this spot nearby and it was an excellent find. I ordered a bowl of their pho but forgot which one, but it was excellent. The broth was delicious and the meat quality matched it. Overall it was an excellent lunch. The pork chops were delicious and awesome. I’d definitely come back to this spot again in the future. Parking is limited but worth the trip.

Discovered this place a few years ago after doing a Walk-Bout @ Los Angeles State Historic Park.. Hole in the Wall place and the food YUMMY 😋 … Food delivery pick up every 10 minutes seems like. No fancy place but Service n Food perfect n prices are good 👍!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 This is a very solid pho restaurant in downtown LA. Good food, good price and employees are very attentive. Hard to find one like this around here. Parking could be challenging during rush hour.

On a Saturday night around 6:45, I stopped by Pho Saigon Republic with my sister's hubby. Located in Chinatown, they don't have a parking lot so we found metered parking close by. We were seated promptly. Ambiance (2/5): You don't go to Chinatown for the ambiance. You go for the food. Like a lot of restaurants in the area, this Vietnamese restaurant is no frills. It was what I expected, so I was cool with it. Especially since the prices are affordable, by California standards too. Service (3/5): You also don't go to Chinatown for the service. They won't check on you often, they won't be friendly, but they will be efficient and bring your food out promptly. It was what I expected, so I was cool with it. Drinks (4/5): No alcoholic beverages, but you they do have da chanh (Vietnamese lemonade). If you've never had Vietnamese lemonade, and you like lemonade, try it. It'll be some of the best you've had. Food (4/5): While they have a menu full of Vietnamese classics, when I'm at a restaurant named "Pho Saigon Republic," I'm going to order pho. It also helped that it was a chilly evening out in LA. I went with the pho filet mignon which consists of broth, beef, onions, green onions, and noodles. Plus extras on the side like bamboo shoots and limes. I'm from Houston which has a large Vietnamese population. The pho here is quality. The broth was flavorful, and the portion size was filling. We also split some egg rolls which were stuffed with meat more than your typical egg rolls. All in all, a very solid meal that didn't break the bank. They close at 7:30 p.m. which is quite early for a restaurant. Especially an Asian one. Outside of that, no complaints!

A delicious, simple bowl of pho. Parking was a little tough but we found metered parking nearby. The restaurant feels more casual, and food-focused. Staff was attentive and food came out quickly. Pho was priced well. If you're in DTLA and craving pho, this is a good spot.

I don't normally eat Vietnamese food at restaurants cause it's hard to beat mom's cooking at home... but my friend was craving pho this New Year's and Pho Saigon Republic was open! FLAVOR (4/5): 1. PHO FILET MIGNON: The broth was clean yet flavorful, and I felt like it didn't need much hoisin sauce, if at all. The portion size is large as well, so I left feeling really full. They provide bean sprouts, lime, and mint. SERVICE (4/5): Service was good. PARKING (2/5): Street parking. I came on New Years and there were plenty of spaces available, but I'm not sure how it is on a normal weekday or weekend. TAKEAWAYS: In my opinion, good pho in LA proper is hard to come by. I think Pho Saigon Republic offers great bang for your buck (I personally recommend the filet mignon pho). As a plus, they're open on New Year's Day!

A friend recommended I try the Pho here and I'm soooo glad I did! I had the order delivered and everything was perfectly sorted and packed. My only complaint was they didn't include siracha or hoisin sauce but, the broth is so good - I didn't miss it. The broth is truly amazing, the beef was tender even though I opted to have it cooked before adding it to my bowl. The basil and bean sprouts are the perfect addition to the Pho, it was perfect. My friend ordered the shrimp pho with extra shrimp and he loved it. I highly recommend checking this place out for amazing pho.

I never heard of this place nor knew it existed, but on an adventure to get pho, no one got pho. Instead, we grabbed garlic noodles and the vermicelli dish with pork and egg rolls (my favorite!) Omg I absolutely loved the vermicelli and pork dish with egg rolls. It was so fresh and flavorful and the egg rolls that had that crunch, plus my bbq pork might have actually been better than the shaken beef in the garlic noodle dish. The garlic noodles were really good too, but I probably wouldn't come here specifically for these, because there are a few other places that do it slightly better than here. However, if you live close to here or don't want to take a long drive to Orange County or the SGV, there garlic noodles here will definitely fulfill those cravings. The shaken beef was also really tender and full of flavor too, so that was nice. The place has attentive service. Someone else ordered a soup that had its own fire. I want to try that next time! The ambiance is a bit cozy because you could tell the business has been around forever. It's definitely a place worth trying and I can't wait to come back!

Take Out Review This place is our favorite pho place that delivers to Ktown. We get the Pho Suon Bo which comes with hugeeeee beef ribs. Haven't had a chance to come here in person since we normally want pho after a night of drinking. Meat is plentiful and soup is delicious. Will keep ordering here as long as they allow it on DoorDash!

This is my new favorite pho spot in Chinatown (and top 5 in LA). The restaurant is no frills but the service is quick. The pho broth is super rock and delicious. We would definitely recommend the oxtail pho, which is served up in two different bowls - one for the noodles, and another for the oxtails. Great portions of meat and noodles! They also have fresh noodles here, which are soft and bouncy and adds a lot of texture to the meal.

I'm super bummed to leave this review, because this is my favorite pho spot in LA! I've had to stop myself from ordering, because my last order of spring rolls had hair on it & just the thought of it sickens me

Super friendly staff and decent food overall. The pho was pretty good if you're not being too picky. The broth had nice depth, though it could use a bit more spice. They also have a good range of options like seafood soup noodles and beef garlic noodles. The Vietnamese coffee was surprisingly good too. Interior is standard for a Vietnamese spot, clean and casual. Service: Very friendly and welcoming Food/Drinks: Pho had solid depth, other noodle dishes looked good, Vietnamese coffee stood out Ambiance: Simple and casual, typical Vietnamese restaurant setup 7/10 Good pho and great service make it an easy spot to come back to

The food was almost delicious. Everything was good except the jasmine rice. It seemed like it was sitting out there for a minute. I like the fact that the shrimp eggroll they didn't have much noodles in it, which I liked the pho was delicious. We ordered: egg rolls, shrimp spring rolls, brisket only pho, and shaken beef filet mignon w/ jasmine rice. The ambience was OK. I like the fact that there wasn't a lot of people there.

we just got off a cruise (cause we're viet) and we wanted some warm pho to settle our stomachs (cause we're viet) and we stopped by here. LOVED IT. YUMMY! Clean set up, but could use more wall decor I would love to be immersed. The thai tea was strong but a little sweet (cause we're viet) but the pho was scrumptious. The waiters were fast and got 14 bowls out in like 5 minutes I was shocked !

For the last 9 years my favorite pho spot was always Pho Hai in walnut (great place you should check it out) until my fiancé took me here and changed my mind. This is my new favorite pho spot ! I've been here 3 times and everytime it is amazing. I always get the combo pho with no meatball everywhere I go and it's great here. The noodles are perfectly made!!! The caldo has amazing flavor they give a good amount of meat. I get spring rolls everytime too. Spring rolls are fresh great quality but my favorite part is the peanut sauce !!! So Rich and thick hee hee.

Place smelled like piss. I don't mean to exaggerate but... The pho was SUPER OILY. Never coming back.

Best pho ever Everything here is amazing! Great service for a small family business Place is small and cozy! Great location!! Best Thai tea! They have fresh coconut

*Take-out experience* Thank goodness for food delivery when you're feeling crappy. This was the best pho I've had this side of SGV! The broth was exceptionally flavorful and healing. Portions and condiments were abundant. I've never had pho with ribeye, and it was a delicious choice. Everything was packaged separately and perfectly. The broth was still hot, even after traveling to HLP during rush hour.

Little bit of a hole in the wall, but if you're after good authentic pho for a good price, this is the place. Not a whole lot more to say. It's a clean restaurant, with friendly staff, and the portions are generous. Come with a big appetite! And it's right in Chinatown, so there's literally that whole section of downtown LA right within a few minutes' walk.

This is my favorite Pho spot in LA, period. Get the Pho Filet Mignon! It is definitely a step up from normal Pho Tai. They also have Bun if you're looking for more of a cold dish. As soon as you order, the food will be there. They are a FAST kitchen. No waiting here!

This review is mostly for the management of Pho Saigon Republic. This place has been around for a while in Chinatown. I've decided to give it a shot and even though the Pho was good, there was a lot of mosquitos in the property and I basically didn't even get to finish my food because of the mosquito bites. There is a lot of standing water in the bathroom and on the curb of the building. The place feels pretty filthy as well and not maintained well properly. Make sure to bring long sleeves on a hot summer day to enjoy your Pho, otherwise the mosquitos will have a buffet on you.

Had to go to couple other pho restaurants before finding this one. Love the service, and its unique authenticity

come here all the time to have pho for breakfast absolutely no frills which is exactly what i'm looking for best broth in chinatown

I wanted give this incredibly good spot 5 stars, but , like so many restaurants these days, there is a TV in the corner. But on to the food, excellent broth, meat and veggies to add. Service was friendly quick and no drama. The tables lined on both walls are clean, comfortable and if not for the TV, just wanted I needed today. Can't wait to return next week and share this great place with family and friends.

Been coming here since I was just 6 years old, now im 21! I'm glad to see that this pho restaurant is still around and thriving as the crowd for Chinatown has died down over the years. It's been a while since I've been here but they have gone through a pretty neat remodeling inside to keep up with modern style pho restaurants you see today. The quality of the food is just as delicious as I remembered. The broth is so rich and the prices are reasonable unlike other places! Service was great, our waitress was attentive to my aunt and I and consistent asked us how we were doing. Would definitely recommend everybody to try out this OG Pho restaurant in Chinatown!

We were a group of 4 that happened to be in the area on a Saturday around 12pm. We were hungry for some soup and stumbled upon this spot. The place was 2/3 full and immediately we were greeted by the friendly staff. They gave us the larger table in the back which was nice and roomy. The tv was a bit loud but it was playing the Vietnamese karaoke bops in the background so it was definitely a fun vibe in there. The staff was very attentive and made sure we had water refills. We all got the pho filet mignon, I got the regular (shown in photo) and man did I wish I had ordered a large because the regular felt like such a small position. I had to knock off one star because the portion size was so small. However 4 stars for the pho itself, the meat was perfectly cooked and the broth was so flavorful. I 10/10 recommend getting this specific pho. I will definitely come back here again if I'm ever in the area!

Ugh...I really don't like giving anything less than 4 stars, I usually just don't write the review. But, in this case, I feel like I've been led astray, and I need to set it straight. As a Vietnamese person, I really wanted this place to be good, and I normally lean a little biased towards my Viet gang. Unfortunately, they really missed the mark on all fronts here. The Book Was Its Cover If you find a restaurant in the back alley of a shady Chinatown, you'll probably get what you'd expect. Not that they can really control how messy and gross the outside is, but it does pull in bugs, flies, etc. from the outside. They hit a lunch rush, and almost half the tables weren't cleaned up yet, which led to more of a mess in the dining room. The Smell (Mildew?) There's a really weird smell of wet dog + old irish pub + five dudes dorm room in the restaurant that's so pungent that it's hard to think about anything else. It's probably from the dirty rags that they used to wipe down the tables. The Pho It wasn't THE worst bowl I've had, but it's probably on the list for Worst 5, though. The broth was murky and overly salty. The brisket was too fatty and had some really chewy parts in it. They had a knock-off Sriracha, which I guess I can appreciate since there is a shortage. Anyone who commented that it was the "best" pho or it was "really" good, must have never had pho before. Andy M.'s review is probably the most accurate in terms of experience, smell, and quality of food. He also mentioned that the food department closed them down before, I see why now.

this place is located in LA chinatown and is a casually run establishment, nothing special about the interior. but, probably the best pho I've had in this region of LA! being from san jose, I rarely get pho in LA, but when I do, this is my goto. they don't disappoint!

Good Vietnamese food. Service is very good. Good portion. Reasonable price. Try the spare ribs pho noodles. Huge spare ribs.

Around 12 of us came to this place on a Sunday afternoon. I am not a big fan of Phở but I enjoy vietnamese rice-based dishes, so I went with that. I had the one with chicken, pork, shrimp and Chinese sausage. Also some egg rolls and spring rolls. The attention was ok (I could tell they were a bit understaffed, so no biggie), but the portions were big and the food was tasty. The place was also super clean. Highly-recommended place.

Ordered on door dash and wow! Great portions for a reasonable price. Flavor was there and everything was just solid. I even called and asked if I could get a little side of soup and she was very quick to find the order and fulfill my request. Will definitely order from here again!

You get what you paid for. Big serving and a lot of meat for the pho. Will continue to patronize this restaurant.

Oh my goodness! When I tell you how amazing this food tastes, you'll be blown away. I've been on a quest to find the best pho restaurants, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon this gem. The broth is incredibly flavorful, and the portion size is generous. I also tried the shrimp spring rolls, and they were absolutely delicious. I usually only eat two, but I managed to finish all four. The service was prompt and attentive, and the music playing in the background added to the overall ambiance. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here.

If I could give more stars, I would for this restaurant. My go to pho place. I usually get Pho but this time I wanna try their beef stew( bo kho). It's pretty bomb. I haven't tried bo kho from other places so can't say if it's the best I've tried yet. The broth is pretty flavorful. The meat is very tender. I wish they have the banh tuoi option( fresh flat noodles) for the bo kho and also culantro( ngo gai) too. Their pho is phenomenal but it would be even better if they have it. Sometimes I eat my other go to pho place cause they have culantro not because their pho is better. I also ordered fried rice. Not the best but it's pretty good. Very big plus that the chicken and especially shrimp in the fried rice doesn't have weird texture. The shrimp is fresh not like old frozen shrimp. Another very big plus is they do read your note on delivery app. I always ask for extra veggies for my pho and they do give me a lot of veggies. Big portion food too.

I had the food delivered. The food was well packaged and they provided lots of condiments in the bag. The broth was great but I didn't enjoy the noodles.

OMG this spot is SPOT ON. Extremely delicious pho, their Thai tea and strawberry hibiscus tea are just amazing. Staff is wonderful. Our server Hue - just wonderful. This is our third time here and deliciousness is constant. Ambience is casual and friendly. This place became one of my favorites. Highly, highly recommend if you like pho or Vietnamese food. Will be coming again - DEFINITELY!!

After traveling to Vietnam, I have finally found my favorite pho in Los Angeles. The broth and noodles are so authentic and delicious!

Checked out Pho Saigon on a Thursday afternoon during lunch hour (around 1/2pm). They have a designated parking spot close by walking distance down the corner of the street (you must pay) and lots of free street parking. The ambiance was pretty busy with most to all tables full with a wide range of culture and people. When you walk in it's a fresh cooling space (they have AC) they let you pick your seating destination and come up to leave you a menu fairly quickly (1-5min I'd say). I really enjoy how attentive their servers / workers are. I ordered a pho meat combination soup, spring rolls (comes in quantity of 4), and rounds of water. Their pho comes in a large hot bowl with equal amounts of meat and rice noodle's ratio. You can also customize your pho with up to 3 meat options of your choice and I really appreciate that option! My favorite meat is the Tai Eye Round Steak. It's so tender, fresh, easily chewable, and cooks perfectly in the hot smokey flavorful broth. They offer a side dish of chopped jalapeños, mint, cut lemon slices, and mung bean sprouts if you want to add and customize your pho further. The spring rolls are quite smaller than what I'm used to seeing at other pho locations but what they lack in size they make up for in quantity which is why I can see they give you 4 as an appetizer. Overall how Yummy !! You definitely get your moneys worth here, they load up your bowl almost to the rim !! I payed $16.50 with tax for just the pho and $12.50 with tax for my spring rolls that come with 1 peanut sauce container. The water was complimentary with ice and did taste like minerals and sink water lol can't complain: water is water. They do provide all the condiments on the side you can possibly need and enjoy so you don't have to go out of your way to ask. Chilli oil, Siracha, chilli paste, fish oil, and hoisin sauce. I appreciate how they have mini flat plates you can use to create your own Custom side sauce to dip your meats instead of having to add in to your whole pho changing your broth flavor completely. My only negative complaint is their bathrooms are gender coed shared and did smell like overly saturated urine that they tried to clean up quickly/inefficiently (there was a dirty mop bucket with water in the entrance of the bathrooms and rags all over the sink as if they tried to clean the best they can ??) Over all I enjoyed my experience at PSR. They're fast, straight to the point, attentive, serves delicious food that warms up and sits in your belly nicely, good food score rating (A) what more can you ask for, you are there for the food. I definitely would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys a customized hot bowl of pho.

Visiting from San Diego we decided to try this pho place and when we got there we weren't really greeted, a gentleman just pointed at a table and walked away. They dropped off the waters after a while of sitting there and there was something in my water which the waitress switched out for me. I was excited to try the beef rib pho but as I was getting ready to eat, I noticed a hair in the beef rib bowl which they did replace and didn't charge me for but overall didn't have a very good experience. The new bowl of pho I had was good but at that point I was already ready to leave. Im hoping I just came in on a bad day but I was hoping for better service and for nothing to be in my food or drink.

Pho Saigon Republic is my go-to spot for Vietnamese food delivery -- they never disappoint! It's a gem. The portions are extremely generous, especially the pho. I'm always impressed by how much beef they include -- it's not just a few slices like some places; it's a hearty, satisfying amount that makes the meal feel really worth it. The broth arrives hot, flavorful, and well-packed, with all the extra fresh herbs, lime, and toppings as requested. They always include extra sauces, which is such a thoughtful touch. You really get the full dine-in experience from the comfort of home. If you're ordering delivery and want something comforting, authentic, and filling, Pho Saigon Republic delivers in every sense. Highly recommend!

Super delicious pho and egg rolls! The portions are generous as well and the service was great. We will definitely be coming back! Metered street parking only. There are some parking lots nearby but you have to pay.

One of the best pho places here in la. Service is amazing and the places is very clean. I had the filet mignon pho and it was amazing. High recommend coming to this place to eat if you are in the area.

In terms of pho places this is one of my favorite places in LA. They never skimp on the meat, their broth is delicious and the prices are not that bad. My dad had been eating here for over 15 years and he was the one that introduced me to pho Saigon. So glad he did. Also, with the meat you will see it go from raw to cooked so the meat is never overcooked and too chewy. 5 star pho place.

Pho Saigon. Tasty, tasty, tasty. There's a ton of competition in the pho restaurant business. Have dined at this spot twice a month for several years. Consistently, Pho Saigon has scored high marks because of the service, quality, portions, location, and overall value. Great pho, thanks a million. Jordan

One of the best pho options in the downtown area. Service was attentive and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality bowl of pho. Got the pho dac biet and the oxtail pho, both had extremely light but flavorful broth. The oxtail came with a separate bowl for all the meat and it was a generous portion. Price, portion, and importantly quality were all top-tier.

Service , price , options all amazing a local favorite among all the options in that locale.

A hole in the wall pho spot in Chinatown, very affordable and the "build your own pho" option is great. The broth was sooo soothing on a gloomy June day and loved the generous portion of meats. $12 for a regular, and $13 for large which is such a good deal?!

If you're in the DTLA area, Pho Saigon Republic is one of the few places to get pho. Hole in the wall on Spring St in Chinatown. If you drove in, your only choice is street parking right on Spring, or maybe Alpine. Nothing super notable. Owner is very nice and friendly. The bowls are packed with noodles, meat, cilantro and onions. Very little soup. It makes you feel like you got value, and your money's worth. It's great to support small businesses. Especially immigrant families who are trying to make it. Objectively speaking though, the food here isn't notable in any way. If you have the craving, are stuck in DTLA/Chinatown... Then this is a place that's nearby.

Ordered lunch takeout because the pho craving was very real lol. I ordered the rare steak pho as is. The portion was extremely generous! I love that everything was packed neatly and separated so you can construct your pho to your liking. I requested extra lime and Thai basil and they were not stingy about it which I appreciated. I got so much broth that I was able to save some for sipping on later. I also order their sweetened iced tea and it was so yummy and refreshing; the perfect sweetness level. So happy to find a good pho spot close to work!

One of the best spots in Chinatown for pho. Service: super friendly service Parking: street parking only Food: my sister and I ordered their pho dac biet. The special with everything in it. It was so good and definitely hit the spot. Broth was piping hot, noodles were perfectly cooked, and plenty of meat and lots of extras ( bean sprouts, jalapeno, lines, and basil). We ordered the regular size and it was the perfect amount for us. If you're feeling extra hungry definitely spend the extra dollar for a large. This is definitely a fav spot in Chinatown and I highly recommend it if you happen to be in the area craving for a good bowl of yumminess. Price: $12 R/ $13 L

Literally the best pho I've had ever. I think about it daily and how other phos I've had don't compare. I could have this 3-4x a week, even the heat.