Pho Hue Oi (Torrance) — Restaurant in Torrance

A True Gem – Authentic Vietnamese Food with Heartfelt Hospitality

I rarely write reviews, but after dining at this incredible Vietnamese restaurant, I felt compelled to share my experience. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, whose genuine friendliness set the tone for the entire meal. You could immediately feel the pride and love that goes into both the food and the service here.

We started with the spring rolls, which were absolutely fresh and perfectly rolled—crisp vegetables, plump shrimp, and a peanut dipping sauce that was rich, nutty, and flavorful. A great appetizer that already had us excited for more.

Next came the pho, and let me just say—this might be the best pho I’ve had outside of Vietnam. The broth was incredibly fragrant and full of depth, clearly simmered for hours. The meat was tender, and the noodles were cooked just right. It was the kind of bowl that warms you from the inside out.

We also ordered the bun bò Huế, and wow—what a showstopper! Bold, spicy, and full of complex flavors. The balance of lemongrass, chili, and beef was masterfully done. It’s a dish that not every Vietnamese place gets right, but here, it was absolutely on point.

What made the experience even more memorable was the hospitality. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. They were knowledgeable about the menu and clearly cared about creating a positive dining experience.

The owner came by our table to chat with us, and it was obvious how passionate he is about the food and making every guest feel like family. You don’t get that kind of personal touch everywhere.

This restaurant is a true gem. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Vietnamese cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint. Delicious food, generous portions, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We’ll absolutely be back—and bringing...

New Place! Definitely worth the try!

I am a pho-king pho maniac. I love Pho. I could eat Pho everyday every meal every year. My wife calls me pho-king crazy. Okay i'll stop.

I've tried almost every single pho restaurant in South Bay. And I take pho rating very seriously simply because pho was what got me surviving through college as a poor college kid. There are only a handful that I could really say good.

I would give this place a solid 4.0 out of 5.0. But I feel like it's going to get better after the soft opening.

Broth Pho broth is known for personalization per chef. It really is the only part that allows pho chefs to truly show off their recipe. This place's broth was, if I have to describe, "clean." I like my broth like the restaurant boiled a whole beef legs in a lava boiling water. But sometimes, I do appreciated clean, not too strong taste broth as well. This place has all of spices correct and but less oily.

Noodle This might be an unpopular opinion but I do like harder and chewy noodle than "just right" soft. I don't know why. This place has slightly harder noodle so I definitely did not complain!

Meat I might have to deduct a point on this part. Their meat was a bit dry.

Size One of things that really made me happy was their size. I ate a large size and a lot of places these day do not serve large. Large is supposed to fill you up with good amount of meat and veggies. This place served it right. I was very full!

Overall Experience I would...

Been wanting to try this location out after going to the RB Location a few times. The issues with the RB location (size -it's very small and therefore wait times are long) have been solved with the Torrance location. It's also opposite in ambiance- whereas the colors and decor are very big city (lots of red and black) in the Redondo location, it's very open air, lots of greenery at the Torrance location. The menus seem the same so I ordered my usual and was happy with the consistency- the food tasted similar if not the same to the flavors and quality I experienced in RB. We didn't have to wait for a table although it was quite crowded at 3 pm. I had the make-your-own pho and the fried egg roll. The server recommended that one of our party try the beef instead of the shortrib rice plate because the consistency was softer and apparently it was a great recommendation and a new favourite. We will...