Phở 54 Restaurant — Restaurant in Garden Grove

I’ve been coming here for over 2 years now, and after trying other Pho restos in OC, this is still my favorite. Maybe it’s nostalgic, but the price, speed of service, and quality is consistent and great. The Rare Steak Pho broth is not overly salty, it’s a perfectly balanced light-savory flavor, and the rare steak is cut thinly and cooks fast. I have never experienced my order to arrive later than 5 minutes from ordering, and it consistently arrives close to 3 minutes after ordering. The restaurant focuses on their food and service, and that’s what I want to pay for. I don’t need impressive interior or decorations, just good food with...

I’m not gonna lie, I was really skeptical of this place for being one of the few Viet places open late, which are normally not that good. I was so wrong. Really kind people and even better service. They offered us free drinks after we hesitated about wanting any at all. I had the filet mignon and well done brisket pho. Upgrading rare steak to filet mignon was only $0.75 upcharge. I would’ve paid so much more if I had to. Most delicious restaurant pho I’ve ever had!!! I will be dreaming about the meat and the broth forever. This place is cash only just like most other businesses in the area. Wish I didn’t live so far away so I could...

Didn't order Pho. We had spring rolls and Bun Tom Thjt Nuong Cha Gio (char broiled shrimp, pork and egg roll with vermicelli). My daughter's shrimp spring roll itself was good, but the peanut sauce was bland - tasted like it was from a bottle and it had zero peanuty taste (though a few peanut pieces were sprinkled on top).

My dish was similarly bland. The fish sauce was bland, the pork had no taste, and the egg rolls were meh. It was, however, nicely topped with fresh lettuce and cilantro.

Restaurant was half empty during Saturday lunch time.

The server, however, was prompt...