Pho Saigon Republic

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 👍!

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.

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!

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.

THE BEST AUTHENTIC STEAK PHO .. soooo delicious omg

The pho and bun cha are so good. The portions are great, the ingredients are fresh, and service is fast and not necessarily the nicest, but I think they mean the best. I like how you can build your own pho and you can choose which meats you want. The egg rolls were really good and I highly recommend getting the oxtail if you like oxtail — it won’t disappoint!

Most consistent pho. I’ve been coming here for the last three years and I no longer seek pho anywhere else. The broth is bursting with flavor yet remains balanced. They don’t skimp on meat and its variety either. None of the rubbery meat slices, only good quality meat. Other than pho, my tried and trues are the garlic noodles with shaken beef and the Korean short rib rice plate. Both *chef’s kiss* . All dishes I’ve tried have been nothing short of great. Service is what you would expect, but as a regular, it’s great. I love the simplicity of the place. I always have a lovely time here, and so do the people I’ve introduced this place to. I think I’ve had my weight in pho from this place alone. Tried many other popular spots and they fall subpar when it comes to consistency.

In general I only can give 3⭐. I ordered soft spring rolls. Usually I can eat it without dipping sauce and enjoy the original flavor. Unfortunately this order was tasteless...😵‍💫 Another order the dried rice noodles was so soggy. The service was great. Due to difficulty parking issues, they helped out to take my big box order to my car.

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!

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

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 !

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

delicious beef broth!! Enjoyed it very much. Cute little area in china town. Pretty clean inside.

Ordered an uber eats. The food is incredibly awful. The beef is RAW. And I don't know how to cook it but simply pour soup on it, hoping it can be edible. I wait for ten minutes and it is still raw. I don't want to drink a soup full of blood. The noodles are no longer like noodles when it is delivered. It becomes as vulnerable as my old grandma's hair. I don't know what is called "special beef" in the menu. Maybe because it's raw so I can get murdered after having this last dinner, which makes it quite special.

Quick service. Decent pho. If you get the house special pho, they give you lots of meat and tendons. The separate onion on the side is a nice touch

Bought food for takeout. It was quick and easy to order. I've eaten here before so I'm familiar. But tonight was a bit surprising. I ordered 2 special pho and 1 Thai tea no ice. The Thai tea is a like 2/3 of the little 8 oz cup. Why, because I asked for no ice??? PS. I haven't even open the bag...

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!

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant i like pho dac biet and pho bo kho and my family say this is the best from the west.

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

The pho here was so delicious! I chose the make your own pho and it was perfect. The broth was great, the beef tendons were amazing, and they give you lots of limes and Thai basil to go with it. Our waitress was very sweet. The service was super quick - we barely had to wait for anything. I will definitely be returning often!

First time eating here. It's the closest place to eat from the Chinatown train station. Just about 100 yards from the cross streets where you get off the train. People were very friendly. Service was excellent. The restroom was very clean and the food was delicious . We might even stop by after the dragon festival for dinner before heading back home. We'll see. Thank you Pho Saigon for an excellent breakfast.

This is my favorite pho place! I've tried other things too and everything is delicious! This is my go to place in China town. Never have issues finding parking, there is always some street parking. Service is fast. Highly recommended!

Discovered this hole in the wall during the pandemic and thought what a hidden gem. There have been many times we thought the space is a bit grimy (particularly the tables) but I can usually overlook that if the food & service is great. My most recent visit finally became my last because: - They have a B health grade - The floors were so greasy and slippery - Way more flies than usual - The A/C was maybe down but they have a big fan that doesn't do much but push warm air - The egg rolls were served on a dirty lettuce leaf (dirt AND bug included) - The pho garnish plate with the sprouts had a sus black mark along the side. I was hoping it was just a design flaw on the plate but realized it's a smear of black grease (?!) - Lastly, the pho didn't hit like it used to. My favorite is the fatty brisket but what I got was just pure fat, with barely any meat at all. Sad to take them out of my rotation.

Delicious Pho Tai! Simple decor. Quick in and out!. If you like Vietnamese iced or Hot Coffee...ask for the condensed milk on the side of you like it less sweet!

This pho reminds me of home in Vietnam. One of the first places I tried when visiting LA. The broth is flavorful and they put my meat on the side just like I like it. The egg rolls are bomb and the staff are always super friendly. It's very easy to miss if you're just casually walking by BUT worth your time and money. Will be coming back again and again. Thanks for the A1 service!

I was recommended by my friend and she is right this place has best pho I have tried it was very good I even order one to go and they explain what in pho very good service, and this place is clean I will go back again

Not the most aesthetically pleasing place, but don't let that push you away from coming in. A true hole-in-the-wall. The food here is exceptional. The pho is some of the best that I've ever had. I usually get the pho dac biet, which is a combination of different meats. The meat portions are unmatched. The spring rolls are massive and delicious as well! I wish they would eliminate the use of styrofoam, as it is terrible for the environment. I'm guessing that it's the cheapest material, so I can partially understand from the business' perspective. Parking is everywhere, though it is street parking. I think there is a lot somewhere that is meant for customers, but I personally have not used it.

I order Factor Meal delivery and eat it for lunch Monday-Thursday's but on Fridays my coworkers and I always splurge and we order food via Uber Eats. Pho Saigon Republic is located in Chinatown. The prices are not too high and the food is consistently good. I tried many items on the menu but the Shaking Beef is my favorite so far, it's not too saucy and/or salty. I always get a side of eggrolls which are never greasy or their shrimp and pork spring rolls which are always soft and fresh. The dipping sauces (peanut suace) are really good too. The fresh coconut water with young coconut slices is the perfect drink to balance out the food. I tried their black iced coffee which is also delicious but super strong. Many of my coworkers enjoy their pho and they say the broth is legit.

Loved this place. Food was delicious, services was quick and efficient. Will definitely return

* FOOD DELIVERY REVIEW * This is my GO-TO Pho spot via DoorDash! I've gotten pho delivered from many restaurants in the area, but I keep coming back (and highly prefer) "Pho Hoa"! Packaging is perfect, they separate all the contents so you can assemble your bowl at home to your liking. They even provide a plastic bowl for you to eat from, which not many places do. The broth is full of flavor and the amount of meats provided is more generous than other restaurants - which is why this place is my favorite & has been since I moved into the area.

One of my favourite pho spots. Each has their own unique offerings. This is a hole in the wall style pho restaurant with an ox-tail dish that will leave you stuffed. They also have a shabu style pho. The servers are nice and it's what you expect of an authentic viet restaurant.

The food is good it's my last resort for pho is my two favorite places are closed .They are good they don't disappoint

Let me start out by saying that this place isn't for everyone. If you demand a clean eating environment and exceptional service, this place is not for you. While the floors are weirdly slippery, the air smells strange, and the waiters don't seem to really care about you, the overall experience feels weirdly authentic. The pho dishes, while not the best I've had, are packed with meat. I've never had a pho with chunks if beef the size of large grapes until I came here. If you come with a party, I recommend you get the large pho and a small appetizer. It should be more than enough food.

Pho is delicious. We especially like the filet mignon. I like the vermicelli's bun dishes