LUA Asian Fusion Eatery

5 = food 5 = service5 = ambience5 = decorMy hubby and I both had the smoked pho. It really hit the spot on a cold evening. The Broth was chock full of flavor. In pho, it's all about the Broth. The smoked pho comes with tender pieces of rib meat. We also ordered their crispy egg rolls which comes with Lettuce, dipping sauce and Basil. It came out hot and was very delish. Servers were very nice. They refilled my water glass when needed. The decor is beautifully decorated with a landscaped wall and lattice chairs.

Been wanting to try this place out for a while and finally stopped by. We were able to walk in without needing a reservation. The waiter suggested the smoked pho so I gave it a try. It was pretty decent but not the best pho I've had. The meat was very tender but tasted very smokey, more than you'd expect. The broth was a little bland, wish it had some more flavor. Service was good and food came out pretty quickly. Tip:-- if you have a dog at home, ask for any extra bones to go. They will give you the extra bones they have. We took 2 home and our pup loves chewing on them.

Came with my family for dinner on a Saturday. It wasn't too crowded for 7pm. The appetizers were delicious, and there was plenty of options to chose from on the menu. The wings and crispy egg rolls were great! They also have a drink menu, with lots of options to choose from. I didn't order a drink, but I tried some of the Hibiscus Lychee mocktail and that was good. For the entree, my mom and I shared a smoked brisket pho. It was so flavorful, and the brisket meat was cooked to perfection. It was soft and delicious. Personally, the broth of the soup was on the saltier side for me but that's due to the smokey flavors of the soup in there as well. The service was great. The restaurant itself was a little small, but they make it work! Cute place overall with lots of fusion items to try!

Hidden Gem: LUA Asian Fusion EateryIf you haven't heard of @luaeatery and live in South OC, it's time to check them out! LUA brings the bold flavors of Vietnam, Thailand, and China to life with a creative twist that makes every dish unique and crave-worthy. Their menu has something for everyone, with flavors that truly deliver and plating that's just as impressive. Whether it's a casual night out or a special occasion, LUA is the perfect spot. Don't skip their cocktails, mocktails, coffee, or desserts--every sip and bite is a delight. This place is an absolute must-try!- Crispy Spring Rollls- Garlic Parm Wings- Vietnamese Wings- Smoked Beef Rib Pho- Garlic Noodles w/ Thinly Sliced Ribeye- Crispy Mapo Tofu- Modern Bo Kho Dry Stew- Crispy Pork Belly Vermicelli Salad- Crispy Fish Lettuce Wrap- Cafe Su Da Vietnamese Coffee- Lychee Hibiscus Tea- Sea Salt Foam Thai Tea- Passion Fruit Cheesecake- Fried Banana Coconut Turon w/ Ice CreamVisual Review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD4-hhQynP9/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

+5/5Meat was extremely tender and flavorful . Noticeably high quality meat.Tried the original pho, smoked short rib pho and garlic noodles with shrimp. We enjoyed everything and it was cooked perfectly.Broth was flavorful and delicious Pho was very authentic and grounded to its culture. We will definitely be back for more

Love love love this place, if you love Pho like I do! You better give it a tryThe Staff is wonderful also, Giving you space and time to glance over the menu there's no rush here.

I finally made it here in person and it's so cute. Brian is adorable and worth coming here to meet him. He is awesome and he helped me choose some gluten free options like the chicken pho and yellow curry!! I love the food and can't wait to dine in and drink sake!!

Came in at 7:30ish on a Tuesday for my birthday since everything was closed. There was 1 party inside and 1 ordering food to go. As we sat, 4-5 groups of people came in to eat, and there were 3 orders for pick up. -Ca phe sua da. My husband loved it and wanted more lol. 4.75/5-Crispy Vietnamese wings. Great texture. Perfectly cooked. I just didn't like the flavor so much. I ended up dipping it in the sweet and sour sauce of the egg rolls. 2.75/5-Crispy egg rolls. Very hot. Very crispy. Was not a fan of the inside of the egg rolls. Obviously, it was much better with the lettuce and the pickles though. 3/5-Smoked pho. The meat was not even salted, so eating it by itself wasn't really flavorful. I also am not a fan of smoked meats, but it wasn't very smoky either. The broth and the noodles were very complimentary though, so it worked if eaten all at the same time. 3.75/5-Brisket pho dip. Definitely different, but I liked it. My husband thought it was just ok. 3.75/5I'm glad we tried everything. Everyone has different tastes, and fusion is definitely not supposed to taste like the norm. Still enjoyed dinner, but I personally would not be back for more. My husband would probably go here for the Vietnamese coffee though lol

5/5 stars! The smoked brisket pho was everything I wanted it to be...flavorful, smoky tender meat, with a light pho broth that I enhanced with Sriracha and hoisin...their cocktail are also pretty and taste delicious! I will be back next time I come to the los angeles area, it is totally worth the drive!

Food service was wonderful. Our waiter explained the whole menu patiently and made qreat suggestions. It was clean. The food wow was very flavorful and high quality.We went there because of the Dan Dan noodle promotion and 5 star reviews on Yelp but when we got there the waiter said the place was under new ownership and they didn't have any dan dan noodle pho. We tried something different and the food was delicious.