Pho-ology - Whittier

Unfortunately, the staff at this restaurant is incredibly unfriendly. The v pho soup tasted strongly of fish, leading me to believe they use the same utensils f... read more Unfortunately, the staff at this restaurant is incredibly unfriendly. The v pho soup tasted strongly of fish, leading me to believe they use the same utensils for fish as they do for meat. When I asked to return it, I was scoffed at, but thankfully they didn't charge me for it. Other patrons may have had better experiences, so proceed with caution if you're really set on trying it.

I was very disappointed with this restaurant. They only had one vegan option, but even that, the Pho Tempura, was not truly vegan because it is fried in the sam... read more I was very disappointed with this restaurant. They only had one vegan option, but even that, the Pho Tempura, was not truly vegan because it is fried in the same oil as animal products. There were no salad or any other choices available for vegans.

I have visited this restaurant at least 5 times now, and I am still a little skeptical that the vegan broth they serve me is actually beef broth because it is s... read more I have visited this restaurant at least 5 times now, and I am still a little skeptical that the vegan broth they serve me is actually beef broth because it is so delicious and flavorful! (My meat-eating friends have confirmed that it does taste different though, lol) The vegan broth with veggies and tofu is reasonably priced for the generous serving size, with a wide variety of vegetables. I always request the tofu to be crispy, and it is never an issue. Be sure to also try the spring rolls, they are delicious! (Review updated on August 12, 2022)

This place was pretty good, although I think they need to work on their broth flavor for the vegan broth. It honestly tasted like water. Now I know how traditio... read more This place was pretty good, although I think they need to work on their broth flavor for the vegan broth. It honestly tasted like water. Now I know how traditional broth is made but if your going to advertise a vegan option, there is tons of ways you can make that broth flavorful. They do have almond milk to make their teas which I thought was nice. The restroom was clean and so was the dining area. The services could be better especially since they are offering vegan options. It felt like it was an inconvenience to ask about there options. The eggs-rolls were very tasty and they had a veggie or meat options . Not a bad spot just think they had a few things that they could work on.

I grew up in an asian bubble where there was Vietnamese food on every corner, and I never liked pho very much. One day I got sick and decided to try this place... read more I grew up in an asian bubble where there was Vietnamese food on every corner, and I never liked pho very much. One day I got sick and decided to try this place out because I wanted some soup and there isn’t many good options in Whittier so I opted for vegan pho. Now I had no expectations going into this, but was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful their vegan pho was. Their portions are decent for the price you’re paying and I’m not sure how they did it but their pho is the only pho I enjoy eating.