All About Pho - Fullerton — Restaurant in Fullerton

I’m so happy that Fullerton has a great premium Pho spot in the Downtown area. It was previously occupied by Cha2o and has been closed for construction for months! I was driving by one day and saw that they had a “Now Open” sign. Not really knowing what to expect other than knowing that it was a pho spot, I came in with minimal expectations. As soon as I walked in, I was very surprised with the interior and the open kitchen layout. I was told by the servers that every piece of furniture including the plates/bowls were imported from Vietnam. At the front, they even have a contactless pickup where you enter a code and the box that holds your order will open up. Their pho offerings are definitely on the premium side but I believe the pricing and value is more than fair as the portions are very generous. Their broth is fantastic, and I believe they spend 48 hours making the broth. Usually I get very thirsty after consuming a bowl of pho due to the saltiness, but it was not the case here. They’re also one of the few places here that offer an option of thin or thick noodles for their pho. I’ve been here twice so far and I’ve always had a pleasant dining experience. I definitely want to come back and try their other appetizers and pho when I get the chance.

Oh by the way, did I mention that they have cool robo servers and that they have a mouth wash station next to the restroom sinks? How thoughtful!

|| L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G || -Located on the corner of S. Harbor Blvd. and W. Commonwealth Ave. -You can enter through the front entrance on the corner of S. Harbor Blvd. & W. Commonwealth Ave. or the back entrance on S. Harbor Blvd. and E. Santa Fe Ave. -Parking lot connected behind the establishment on S. Harbor Blvd. and E. Santa Fe Ave. or you can park at the SOCO Parking Structure and walk to the location in about 3-5 minutes

|| F O O D / D R I N K S || Roasted Bone Marrow ($15.00) - I originally wanted to try the Naked Eggs appetizer but I was told that they ran out for the day so I shall try it the next time. I went with the next appetizer I had in mind which was the roasted bone marrow. I’ve had a couple of bone marrow dishes at other vietnamese fusion places before and while it’s very tasty, it usually comes at a ridiculous price point. Therefore, I was honestly surprised that we got (2) large bone marrows that had a lot of fillings! For once, I actually had enough bone marrow to scrape off for all the bread slices. The provided bread is fantastic and toasted to crispy perfection. Definitely a decadent and rich appetizer before devouring your pho.

Pho Tai Wagyu ($19.00) - Feeling a bit fancy so decided to go with this option with the choice of thick noodles. You have the choice of having the meat rare, medium or well done. I went with the medium option as I don’t like it when my meat is too well done. I figured it would still cook a little while it sits in the broth. The wagyu was extremely tender and the amount of meat given was great! I was low key afraid I was only going to get a couple of pieces.

Pho Le Xua ($19.00) - If you can’t decide which meats you want, I highly recommend going with this option. I went with the choice of thin noodles. Like I mentioned, they are extremely generous with their meats and it was honestly hard to pick a favorite meat. I think I’m probably never going to deviate from this bowl. The meat off the bone slid off super easy.

Matcha Coconut ($6.00) - loved the combination of both flavors and how it wasn’t overly sweet. If you need something refreshing with a kick of caffeine, this is for you.

Herbal Tea ($4.00) - This definitely cooled me down from the summer heat. Love the cup that it comes with. It’s slightly sweetened.

Salted Lemonade Soda ($5.00) - I was intrigued by the thought of a salty lemonade so I decided to try it out. Super refreshing and light. I liked how the salty flavor didn’t overpower...

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Parking: Parking can be a bit difficult on the weekends. I visited on a Sunday and was not able to find any parking near the restaurant. But I was able to find a spot near the Old Spaghetti Factory. There’s a lot of restricted time zones, specific parking, and metered parking.

Environment/Ambiance: It was very nostalgic for me when I walked in because the ambiance gave off Vietnamese vibes. The marble tables, wooden chairs, vases, utensils, and plates were imported from Vietnam. I recognized the vases bc my grandma had the same ones lol! They also have an open kitchen concept. I love their modern take on traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Service: Everyone was amazing. Shout out to our server Ben! Constantly checked up on us and ensured we were enjoying our dinner. They even have robot service! The robot only brought us the sides that came with the pho we ordered.

Food & drinks:

1. Pho Tai Filet Mignon, carpaccio-style - This was my first time trying pho carpaccio-styled, and it was sooo delicious! Such a great concept. For those who don’t know what carpaccio style is - it is thinly sliced rare beef, drizzled with oil and lemon or lime. I was advised to squeeze the lime first and spray some 40° nuoc mam for extra flavor. Then take some meat and dip it into the pho broth. The meat wasn’t too chewy! I’m used to eating cooked meat with pho, but I absolutely looove this style better! 10/10

2. Pho Xe Lua - I was told this was one of their most popular pho bowls. They were very generous with the meats. I didn’t even need to add any sauces to the broth bc it tasted amazing the way it was. I could definitely tell their broth was brewed for at least 48 hours; it very smooth and no MSG. My favorite part was the short rib! It easily came off the bone and full of flavor. They offer unlimited noodles, so of course I took advantage! 10/10

3. Fish Sauce Fries - I started off with the Fish Sauce Fries as appetizers. It came with a “female” and “male” 40° nuoc mam perfume bottle. Such a fun idea! The fries were already tossed in fish sauce, but if you want more flavor, a couple spritz of the “perfume” will do. They also gave a generous amount of fries for an appetizer. 10/10

4. Herbal Iced Tea - So refreshing! After eating two steaming bowls of pho and nuoc mam fries, this drink really helped refresh everything. It came in a cute cup, topped with floral. 9/10

5. Vietnamese Coffee - I’m a crackhead for caffeine, so of course I had to try their Vietnamese coffee. This is the definition of Vietnamese coffee: extra ice, thick, concentrated, and not overwhelmingly sweet. It also came in a unique cup. 10/10

Pricing: Prices are $$$. Not as surprised since prices have gone up literally everywhere. I’d say it’s worth it because they are very generous with...

Update: 2/3/2024

It’s that time of year and All About Pho is ready for Tết with some festive decor, their FLYING DRAGON drink and a FREE serving of Mứt dừa, the classic traditional dessert to celebrate Year of the Dragon! 🐉🧧🥢

You can’t go wrong with the ROASTED BONE MARROW and FISH SAUCE FRIES!

You’ve got to try their PHOnomenal pho!! Their MSG free broth is cooked for 48 hrs. The PHỞ SƯỜN BÒ has 2 huge Premium short-ribs that have been braised for 4 hours. The beef is so tender, it practically falls off the bone! Their PHỞ XE LỬA is a
combination of thinly sliced beef belly, beef heel, beef tendon meatballs, braised brisket and flank, one short-rib, and ox tail. A customer favorite! As a bonus, unlimited noodles for dine in! Don’t forget to add their house made pickled onions!

From the stunning decor to the outstanding customer service, this place has it all!

The taste of Vietnam in a bowl of soup. It’s all ‘bout that pho…this place is literally All About Pho and a hidden gem in Downtown Fullerton. This place has all their furniture and decor imported from Vietnam. Handcrafted dish ware as well. They give off the vibe of being back in Vietnam, but in a modern/urban twist. So beautiful!!

Contemporary design, cute robots that bring food to your table and even mouthwash stations!

Let’s talk about their food…MIND-BLOWN! Try out some of their new menu items! Best of all, they absolutely use No MSG!!

Starters that'll make your taste buds dance: Roasted Bone Marrow – seared and served with toast, an absolute MUST-TRY! Spring Rolls – fresh, crunchy, and paired with the perfect peanut sauce. Fish Sauce Fries – crispy fries splashed with 40-degree concentrated fish sauce, trust me, it's a MUST-Try too!

The Broth is cooked for 48 hours - made EVERYDAY, using Japanese techniques. Plus…unlimited noodle refills!!

Pho we tried: -PHỞ TÁI WAGYU: thinly sliced wagyu meat. Get it rare, medium, or well-done! Curated from masami farm -PHỞ SƯỜN BÒ: short-rib braised for 4 hours. The meat was falling off the bone!

Drinks: HERBAL ICED TEA- light and sweet tea (pandan , chrysanthemum) MATCHA COCONUT - good quality matcha, not too sweet (my favorite) VIETNAMESE COFFEE- has a kick WATERMELON FIZZ - watermelon juice with lemon juice and a splash of sprite; perfect for the SUMMER

Definitely a spot to have the BEST bowl of Phò!! You definitely become a pho -holic so bring your pho -natic friends with you!!

Btw: plenty of FREE parking in the...