Pho Bac Ky

Pho is one of my most favorite foods, and for me, it is definitely worth the late night drive to any pho restaurant in Garden Grove.

I generally don't like to go to Garden Grove during the day. The drive can be time consuming, and I usually will eat something different. Many people have said the same, but the consensus is that Irvine has no good pho places.

But if I am craving pho, my favorite place in Irvine is Pho Bac Ky, right next to the Ralphs on Michelson and Jeffrey.

The pho here is a little bit more expensive, about 75 cents more than place in Garden Grove. The quantity a little less too. But I still like this place a lot because the quality of the pho and dishes are very good, and the environment is very nice. The only downside really is that it closes at 9 pm, but everything in Irvine closes then.

The venue is a pretty small place, but the place is nice and very clean. You can see photographs on the wall relating to Vietnamese culture, and the set up is very welcoming. The service is very quick; the waiters sit you down immediately and can take your order right away.

To start off, there are multiple appetizers to start off with. They have great eggrolls, and you can select four or six (my friends ate three in this picture). They also have spring rolls and other selections too.

Then for main courses, there is the pho. There is a very good selection to choose from, and you have the option to make your own bowl. You can also change from regular noodles to egg noodles if you want to cut down on carbs. The soup is very delicious and the meat is pretty good quality too. Overall, it's one of the better pho places I know, and it is definitely the best one in Irvine.

There are also various value meals and Vietnamese dishes, including different rice and vermecelli dishes, which I'll write another article on those. They also have great drinks ranging from sodas, teas, and bean drinks. And, most importantly, water is free with refills.















Rating Scale:
Quality: 4.5
Selection: 4
Price: 3.5
Service: 4
Distance/convenience: 5
Overall: 4.5

Final Bite:
I can't find any major flaws with this place. The price is decent and the distance is great for people in the Irvine Bubble. I am a regular customer there, because it is definitely the best pho place to find in Irvine.

Address:
5329 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 857-0856