No Need to Drive to Orange County for Pho—Chino Hills Has You Covered!

Recently discovered a consistently delicious pho spot right here in Chino Hills—Basil Bistro—and I’ve been quietly enjoying it for almost half a year now! 🍜❤️ Located just off the 71 Freeway at Soquel Canyon Pkwy, inside the Holiday Inn plaza, this restaurant used to serve Vietnamese food that was just okay… but since what seems like a change in ownership, the menu and quality have totally transformed! Everything tastes authentic and satisfying, making it a perfect lunch spot for local workers. 🏢💼 I always order the ribeye pho—because let’s be real, the broth is what makes or breaks a pho. Their broth is a beautifully balanced blend of rich meat flavor, aromatic spices, and a gentle, clean sweetness. It’s not sugary-sweet, but more of a rounded, savory-sweet depth that feels nourishing and light yet full-bodied. 🥣✨ I also regularly get their charbroiled pork bánh mì. Normally, I avoid baguettes because they can be dry and scratchy—but here, the bread is toasted to crispy perfection, filled with sweet-marinated grilled pork, fresh cucumber, tangy pickled carrots, onions, and peppers. The combination is fresh, crunchy, and totally addictive. 📌 Pro tip: Eat it there! If you take it to-go, the bread loses its crispness, and dipping it into your pho broth (yes, do that!) is a game-changer—it keeps every bite moist and flavorful. One more heads-up: their homemade chili oil is seriously fiery! 🔥🌶️ I’ve never had Vietnamese chili oil this spicy, so start with just a little unless you’re brave. If you’re in the East LA area and craving comforting, genuine Vietnamese flavors, Basil Bistro is a solid pick. No more long drives to Orange County needed! 🚗🙅♀️ #ChinoHillsEats #ChinoHillsPho #LAEastSideFood #VietnameseFood #PhoLovers #HiddenGemLA #LocalEats #FoodieFind #SpicyAlert #ComfortFood