Pho Ga Hai Van 2 — Restaurant in Anaheim

This is not the mainstream Pho restaurant that I'm familiar with. I tried "unsual" dishes, and I'm glad I did.

1st - chicken salad. It's shredded veggies (cabbage and carrots) with chicken fillet. What was unusual was the dressing when compared with American chicken salad. The dressing was a combination of fish sauce, ginger, and garlic blend. Add some chili for some kick. Magic happens when you combine the sauce with the salad. I wasn’t expecting that I would be blown away with it. I loved it so much.

2nd - Chicken soup with flat nodles. They serve the soup separately from the chicken and the usual thai basil and blanced sprouts on the side. It's up to you to assemble your plate. The broth was tasty and herby after putting the thai basil.

3rd - Chicken internal organs - heart, liver, etc. It was prepared well and a great topping to either the salad or the soup.

Everything tasted awesome and will definitely come back again to try their other...

I really wanted to like this place as I love pho. My favorites has always been steak/beef flavored. Unfortunately, I think I ordered the wrong dish here. The beef soup was meh and didn't taste fresh and looked way too oily. The meat itself is definitely lower quality beef, not like the higher quality I'm used to when I eat in Westminster, Irvine, or Vegas. The only part of the beef pho that was decent was the noodle. The pho noodle definitely impressed me.

The place was clean and service was good. There weren't many people there at lunch time. My order was under $20 so I had to pay cash. Only orders over $20 gets to use credit card.

I noticed everyone else ordered their chicken flavored pho, so I think I definitely ordered the wrong dish. But then I'm not a chicken flavored pho person so this place wasn't meant for me. However, if someone is in the mood for chicken, this place might be...

The chicken pho at this restaurant is exceptional, with a broth that is flavorful even before adding hoisin and Sriracha sauces. The homemade noodles are a standout, offering a perfect blend of thickness, tenderness, and a pleasant bounciness. The chicken meat served on the side tastes like traditional farm-raised "walking chicken," a term used in Vietnamese cuisine, providing an authentic flavor and texture.

Upon entering, you're greeted by friendly staff who promptly seat you. During my visit, the restaurant was initially quiet, but it quickly filled up, showcasing its popularity with a bustling lunch crowd and a line of customers waiting to be seated.

I highly recommend visiting this place for an authentic and delicious...