PhoTasia Restaurant

Instead of a usual pho, as a first timer here in particular, I ordered the grilled chicken thigh piece with the garlic butter rice. It comes with a side of fresh veggies, a small pho broth and a side of fish sauce. I was blown away!! The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was flavorful and soft (but not in an overcooked way). The only adjustment I'd make is to the broth, which was a tad too salty (but nothing that got in the way of enjoying it). Our side order of eggrolls were piping hot and delicious as well. The service here was great and friendly. We had no waiting time to be seated. This restaurant is located in the parking lot with plenty of parking. I appreciated the decor and overall cleanliness too. We noticed this restaurant has a lot of mirrors inside, but we didn't mind it.

Decent spot for a quick Vietnamese meal!My friend and I visited this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch, located in the Parkview Center Plaza. The plaza has ample parking, and the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance with a decent seating capacity. If you prefer dining outdoors, there's also plaza seating available. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick and efficient.We started with the Duo Appetizer, which included a spring roll and a crispy egg roll. Both were good, but the crispy egg roll stood out--it was hot, fresh, and flavorful.For the main course, we went with the pho noodle soup: the chicken breast sous vide and the special combo, both in large portions. The noodle and meat quantity was generous, but the broth was a bit underwhelming--lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting.We also tried the tri-color bean drink and the black sea grass jelly drink. The jelly drink was okay, but the tri-color bean drink felt more like a scoopable dessert than a beverage--not my preference.If you're in the area and craving pho, this place is a convenient option, but it might not blow you away. A solid choice for a quick Vietnamese meal!

The good:I came here after going to the pumpkin patch across the street. I had a pho tai chin (size small) and 3 banh mi empanadas. They have a large outdoor area and adequate indoor tables. I was skeptical about the empanadas but they were great because the dough wasn't that thick dry empanada dough but it was more of a flaky, buttery/greasy pastry dough. The inside was pate and cha (pork patty) and cilantro and pickled veggies were served on the side. It came with an jalapeno aioli dipping sauce. I thought it was creative and fun. I tried a passion fruit lemonade too that was sweet and tangy. The service was prompt and they had a lot of workers. The food came quickly and the workers knew to give me an empty bowl and scissors because I came with toddlers. They had interesting drink/che/dessert combos. The prices were fair. The bad:I would've liked more cilantro and pickled veggies with the empanadas. The interesting:They had a self-check-in tablet in the front. The parking lot had construction going on so parking was more limited than normal.

This place has the best pho I have had in a while! They also have delicious egg rolls! The service was fast and everyone working was very attentive.

Pho from PhoTasia on a rainy day completely hit the spot. The beef tenderloin with the garlic butter rice, the shumai and the crispy eggrolls were equally delicious. I want to say the food was the best experience at PhoTasia.The restaurant and the customer service were both fair. Nothing special, nothing above and beyond. There was definitely no service as we had to try and get the servers' attention multiple times during our visit here. I also think there might be language barriers but not a deal breaker. I would come back, specifically for the food.

They used to have decent vegetarian options, including vegetable broth pho, but after management change, the vegetarian menu is very limited. The service was great.

A solid choice for a good bowl of pho in Irvine. Tucked in a nice shopping center near the 405, this place has quick, friendly service, a pleasant interior, and plenty of patio seating. Their pho is tasty, with especially good broth, and their prices are reasonable for Irvine. Recommended when you're craving a comforting bowl of soup. I like the P4- rare steak and brisket pho.

I went with a few friends and it seemed like there was a bit of disorganization with ordering. We all ordered at the same time, but one person got their food immediately while another person got their food 14 minutes later. There are a few things I would say would've improved our experiences.... Things we did not like: 1. The spoons all smelled like chlorine/bleach? I'm not too sure what they can really do about this, but all of the people at our table tasted a pretty noticeable chlorine taste from the spoons2. The portion sizes seemed to be a bit on the smaller side for the price. If pho-holic could do 12.99 in Newport Beach for a large.... I have no idea why Pho-tasia is charging 15.50 for a small and 16.30 for a large... with small portions. the picture shows how shallow the bowl is. Things that were good:1. Plenty of parking outside2. Ambiance is nice3. Next to the marketThe reason for the three stars is... The checkout and ordering process was nice and easy with the QR code at the table. It would've been nice to eat with the group altogether instead of waiting 10+ minutes for the last person to get their order. While they offer a generous amount of basil, bean sprouts, and cilantro, the overall amount of pho was disappointing for the price. The taste of the pho checks most people's boxes. Not fantastic nor offensive in taste. The utensils smelled and tasted of chemicals which was unpleasant. Overall, it left my group saying "let's not come back".

This place is great. I got take out on a Sunday morning. The wait was minimal. I got to order at the kiosk and it was super easy to order and customize the pho. The price is great for the portions and the quality of food. The veggies were fresh. The broth was delicious! I will definitely come back. Plenty of parking available. Sitting is available inside and outside.

Great food, fast service and friendly staff. At least 25 years customer to their restaurant.