Pho 88 - Fullerton

Embedded in a large shopping mall on the corner of North Lemon Street and East Orangethorpe Avenue, Pho 88 should be your first choice of noshing options. The exterior is not describing, but if you go in you know that you are in a Pho shop. Tables row the small dining room with numbered napkin holders (drawing your table number). Come in and someone will accompany you on the first available table. Do not be discouraged from the huge menu. There are usually only the choices of different toppings and meat offerings. The scent of their broth will help to form your mind. Think about the size – small and large. I know it's just soup, but the big one is a hearty portion. I would recommend you the little first and then next time, you can check how hungry you are.

Because of dental work I cannot chew well, so ordered the mixed vegetables with tofu. I asked if they could sew the vegetables in small pieces for me. They did, I could eat it easily, and it was delicious. My husband had the bun, so good!

I love this place. I always get the Stir-Fried Tofu with crispy egg noodles. So delicious. I recommend diving. Cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Lacking in decor with garish fluorescent lighting and stark white walls, but big on flavor and quick service. Started with the Vietnamese crispy egg rolls. They’re pretty large so 2 egg rolls are actually cut into 4 pieces. Filled with a mixture of veggies and meat, they were a perfect starter before the pho. They basically came out at the same time, which was very quickly! Had the well-done brisket pho and though I ordered the small there were plenty of noodles and the broth was savory and delicious. Of course I added a few extras like hoisin and sriracha, but the base was well-seasoned. Quick and cheap, this is a good spot to satisfy your pho craving even if you might wish you had sunglasses to temper the bright lights.

This is my sons all the time favorite restaurant