A 30 year-old pho place on busy Brookhurst had 50% OFF BEEF SOUP sign hanging outside for years. I wondered 50% off what? and hesitated to go in. Just too many good Pho places nearby to waste time checking out a potential gimmick. Friends from out of town wanted to try discount Pho places, so I called, confirmed prices and operating hours. Regular pho bowl $8.25, big bowl $10, also many other Viet dishes with reasonable prices, open from 9 AM to 3AM. Pho Thanh on Bolsa is open 24/7, but has no discount. It owns the 2 Vinh Ky locations and another new Pho Thanh at corner Euclid and Garden Grove, all had signs $7.99 Pho Special. These locations have larger customer base. This place was nice, clean, smelling neutral, virtually empty at dinner hours. This pho is much better than average, a very good deal for $8. There was plenty of various cuts of meats, rare eye round, brisket, chuck, tendon, tripe, all tasty and good. Rice noodle is Southern, more like hu tiu, lacking the squiggly texture of fresh Northern noodle. The broth was clear, tasty, full of beef taste and aroma, without excess sugar and other spices. Pho is served with bean sprout, mint and fresh pepper. I usually request extra rendered fat with scallion and sour onion gratis. I could not finish the $10 big bowl. The $10 big bowl is enough for 2 people at home. Just reheat the broth and serve. Take out orders are carefully packaged. Even today, Vietnam has little or no refrigeration for their meats and seafoods. They are usually spoiled by the time they arrive at the market then consumers. That's why Viet cuisine uses lots of spices and herbs to mask unpleasant odors. If the food is fresh, there is no reason to overcharge it with spices. I suggested to the management to hang a clear sign of $8.25 Pho Special so potential customers know exactly what they are paying without having to go in to check. Pho Thanh has found a good business formula for franchising pho. This pho place is recommended for dine in and take out. Keep a big pho bowl in the fridge and have a big hot pho at home whenever you want to.
Overview
Tucked along 14390 Brookhurst St in Garden Grove, Phở Vĩnh Ký Ii has become one of those places that locals casually drop into whenever the craving for a comforting bowl hits. Walking through its doors, you’re greeted by the warm aroma of simmering broth that feels instantly familiar. It’s not just the rich scent, though—the hum of conversation, the clinking of chopsticks against porcelain bowls, and the sight of steaming pho gliding out from the kitchen make it clear why this spot stays busy all day long.
What stands out here is how deeply the flavors are rooted in tradition. The broth simmers for hours, slowly drawing out the sweetness of marrow bones and spices like star anise and cinnamon. You can taste the patience in each spoonful, especially when paired with thinly sliced rare beef that cooks gently in the heat. On the menu, there’s more than just pho—grilled pork vermicelli, crispy spring rolls, and fragrant broken rice dishes add variety without straying from the essence of Vietnamese home cooking. It’s easy to see how this range appeals to both first-timers exploring Vietnamese flavors and regulars looking for their go-to order.
The portions here are generous, almost celebratory in scale, yet the prices stay reasonable for the quality and care in each bowl. This balance is something longtime patrons often mention in their reviews, noting how consistent the experience stays even during busy weekend rushes. And despite the constant flow of guests, the staff manages to remain attentive—refilling tea, checking in just enough without hovering, which adds to the relaxed vibe of the place.
Being right in the heart of Garden Grove, the location draws a mix of families, workers on lunch breaks, and late-night food seekers. The energy shifts throughout the day, but the comforting rhythm of the kitchen stays steady. It’s that sense of familiarity—knowing exactly what kind of meal and welcome you’ll get—that turns a simple bowl of pho into a small anchor in people’s routines.
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Service options
✓ Takeaway ✓ Dine-inHighlights
✓ Great tea selectionPopular for
✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo diningAccessibility
✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance ✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating ✓ Wheelchair-accessible toiletOfferings
✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort food ✓ Healthy options ✓ Late-night food ✓ Quick bite ✓ Small platesDining options
✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Seating ✓ Table serviceAmenities
✓ ToiletAtmosphere
✓ CasualCrowd
✓ Groups ✓ Tourists ✓ University studentsPlanning
✓ Accepts reservationsPayments
✓ Cash onlyChildren
✓ Good for kids ✓ High chairsParking
✓ Free of charge street parking ✓ Free parking lot ✓ ParkingPhotos
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Reviews
We are frequent flyers at the Vinh Ky I location at Westminster. But last week they had told us that they don't serve Cha Gio (Egg rolls) anymore, ever! A sad day for me, I almost lost my shit. Looool Vinh Ky has been my standard for Pho and Cha Gio. And also their chili oil is by far ones of the best that I've tried and it complements the meats on the soup. This new loc is very spacious, still a lot of locals frequent and this loc is nice because there is a lot of Che places on the same plaza. Also the servers at this loc is much friendlier than the one in Westminster, stilm got love for them though. Opted for BBH this time and it didn't disappoint. Give me all the coavumated blood!! And their homemade meatballs are gewwwds. I just wish they start taking cards in the future!!! But regardless, WE WILL KEEP ON COMING BACK!
For the price and value, you get soooooo much for your money and the beef noodle soup is actually very very good. It's a no-nonsense Vietnamese restaurant. The broth is 9.5 out of 10. Don't cry about small things and enjoy your hugely discounted helluva deal pho meal. I get the dac biet large with the side of vinegar white onions and also a side of the oil scallions. This place is my top 2 pho places in all of OC. I just went here today again and I just can't express enough about the high quality food, great amount that you get for your money, and also the super nice and friendly service here. It's an older restaurant but if you want to talk about great value and great quality....this is where you should go, hands down. This place is a SURE BET if you ever want to sit down and enjoy a hot served bowl of pho. Best pho in westminster, best pho in garden grove, best pho in orange county.
Food was delicious, especially the egg rolls which have a rice paper wrapper. The chicken pho has a rich, delicious chicken broth; some places just put chicken in beef broth. The staff were nice, but it was slightly intimidating for me, a non-Viet person.
The Pho tasted good. I had shrimp pho and my friend had steak pho. The restaurant was quick clean and had self-seating. After we set ourselves we were immediately attended to by a waitress.
So quick, affordable, and DELICIOUS. Cash only tho beware, but they have an ATM