Pho 21

This is my favorite local Vietnamese spot for pho and a few other dishes - none other compares in this area!!! The broth is flavorful and not oily (pho ga w/fish balls is my go to since I don't eat beef or pork). The little chicken eggrolls are a must, ask for more fresh herbs and cilantro - trust me. The vermicelli bowls and rice porridge (ask for fried garlic, cilantro, and chili oil!) are winners as well. The all shrimp and cucumber salad is worthy of mention; though, ask them to add chopped cilantro for more depth! The staff is always friendly and accommodating, believe it's family-owned and run - always a plus for me! It's a small place, but homey and comforting. There's additional parking in the back. You won't be disappointed! #EatLA #Pho21 #phoLife #phoReal #nomnom ENJOY!!! 🍜🥢🤤😋

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Super tasty!!! And at a great price too!!! What sets it apart is it's variety. It has something for everybody. I didn't even get pho even though it's a pho restaurant. I got the wonton noodle soup and it's fire 🔥 Highly recommend this place

Found my go to PHO soup shop for the Canoga area! Good prices, good portions and good food. I has my soup for 2 days! $$

Great local spot! Can’t go wrong with the spring rolls, pho or the roasted chicken

amazing pho! very clean resturant great cusyomer service

From out of town my girl friend and I visited and omg I was overjoyed with this place soo good will be back in town just for this spot

I like it here cause they have a big selections of mainstream dishes and exquisite delicacies. My man loves their orange chicken and wouldn't stop ordering them. The only down side is their prices. Kind of expensive to me and it feels like they charge about $1 more than average prices. Portion size is good. Been here twice. Would I come again? Yes we will! Note, parking lot in rear.

Great food and attentive service! Food was quickly prepared. Servers were fast and attentive. Highly recommend the shrimp paste with white rice #34. This modest Pho restaurant is a much appreciated presence in the neighborhood. Small parking area in the back or park on street.

Fresh, authentic, fair price and tasty....all the makings for a great meal. Excited to have finally found a legit Vietnamese pho place that puts effort into using quality ingredients. Broth, vegetables, noodles and sauce was all fresh. Meat was good not great but 5 star nonetheless. Protip: spring rolls should ALWAYS be made to order but to make sure they are, order them with BBQ Pork and shrimp to ensure they're made to order.

Consistently delicious pho & vermicelli. A great family run neighborhood restaurant & our go-to for Vietnamese food. Always very fast, friendly service & fresh, quality ingredients. Deserving of all the great ratings.

Fresh and tasty food! They even gave us Pokemon cards! The desserts are great too. Love this place it’s like an oasis with good food in this rough area.

On pho nem grave this my spot, I got a lil veggie dish cause it’s a lil light snack for ya boy, but overall this stuff fire, liquid gold . Don’t be no Gordon Ramsey and judge the aesthetics of my photos cause I definitely effed dat food up, don’t miss out on a good time. The server also taught me some Vietnamese!

Fast service, large portions, cute decor and friendly staff. I usually get pho ga with half noodle, add shrimp and extra cilantro. Appetizers are tasty. We usually get fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls (shrimp and bbq pork) and deep fried tofu. Street parking / metered parking

A great hole in the wall joint that belies its consistently good Vietnamese Food. Love their vegan options that remain true to its native flavors. The regular non vegan pho has always been good and filling. Been coming for years and will continue to do so. The staff is warm and always willing to advise the non initiated.

We came, we ate, and we would definitely come back! They’ve got a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan items, of course the traditional pho 🍜 and chicken soups, as well as lots of other dishes to choose from. Service was quick and delightful. You can tell they take pride in serving excellent quality food. Really wonderful.

I have been coming here since I was like 6 years old with my family. It is a staple here in Canoga park. Such a friendly and kind family!! This is honestly the best Pho I have had. I’ve been to a couple others in the valley and their broth doesn’t even compare. They give out huge portion sizes for the price and they have never let me down. I come here way too often hahah.

Been going to this place for at least 5 years and have watched it evolve. It has maintained it's hole-in-the-wall location but they made the interior really hip and friendly. We moved away last year, so this weekend we went back for the first time in over a year. The pho is just as good as ever and I think the appetizers may have even gotten better! Parking-wise, there is street parking in front or on the side street and spots in the back. Its never been a problem.

By far the Best Pho I can find in the valley, nice cut of meat, fresh basil, sprouts, green onions, and the super clear & tasty broth is exquisite! Paired with fast and friendly service, you can't beat it! Small place but lots of good food. Parking at the back of the store and you can never tell a great pho place from the exterior! In addition, plenty of selections for vegans, my hubby is vegetarian and he loves the vege stir fried over rice, vegan egg rolls also satisfy the cravings.

Decent amount of street parking (meters present) available. Tiny restaurant without much ambience, but with plenty of character. Has a nice local feel to it due to the decor and the wall of polaroids featuring regular customers (big fan of stuff like that). Enjoyed some hot black tea and pho, both of which were great. The prices are reasonable and service was swift and personal all while the food is great in an enjoyable setting. 5 stars.

Most Pho restaurant I have been at were good except this place is a little better. Their service is not only good but their soup is a little better and the meat in the soup is little more than others. They also serve coconut and thai iced tea.

My first time trying pho! And I thought it was so tasty! Got the regular size which was massive! Lots of great options. Seems like a legit place although I have no other pho to compare it to. Loved the spring rolls.

Excellent Vietnamese cuisine! The noodles and veggies were very fresh. Their broth is clear and flavorful, which shows real care by the chef. I had the Bún Chả Hà Nội and enjoyed every last bite! My cà phê sữa đá was also very tasty. Prices were slightly higher than some other places (meals are about $11-12 each), but I'd say the quality justifies it. The staff were friendly and very responsive. The restaurant also has a fun ambience, with art and photos on the wall that celebrate their business. There is limited free parking in the back, so keep an eye out if you want to avoid the paid parking. We will definitely come here again. Thank you Phở 21!

Saturday night dinner in Canoga Park. Braised catfish and hotpot. Mmmm.... Our HITW favorite in the valley. Diverse people come here. Hotspot for Vietnamese cuisine. Here after a month on Wed @ 4pm... not packed but busy... dining in and taking out. Still no slack on service.

I ordered the Pho Filet Mignon, it was delicious! Not greasy, the meat was not fatty, definitely quality. About $20 for my Lunch with Coke, definitely hit the spot!

Pretty awesome little pho place near Calabasas and woodlands, food was great as was the service, menu was pretty cool as well I thought and has like a hundred options and then some. Only buyer beware is the 15$ minimum to use credit card as payment. Otherwise totally great place and not worth taking a star off if you ask me. I had an entire regular size 1# bowl with a soda and out the door price was like $9.50 something. Definitely worth checking out, also close parking is metered but there's some parking around the corner but you have to walk a bit.

Best Pho in West SFV! I’m visiting tonight after a few months since my last visit. I’m upgrading the food rating to 5 stars. They truly nailed each of the three dishes we ordered. The service was very kind, and they were good to refill the water. The customer flow was pretty frequent, appropriate for the size of the restaurant. Parking was pretty ample probably given it was a Sunday night. Street parking is free on Sundays.

Ian F

Best Pho in West SFV! I’m visiting tonight after a few months since my last visit. I’m upgrading the food rating to 5 stars. They truly nailed each of the three dishes we ordered. The service was very kind, and they were good to refill the water. The customer flow was pretty frequent, appropriate for the size of the restaurant. Parking was pretty ample probably given it was a Sunday night. Street parking is free on Sundays.

Anastasia Moss

Fresh and tasty food! They even gave us Pokemon cards! The desserts are great too. Love this place it’s like an oasis with good food in this rough area.

Shane Blackmore

Consistently delicious pho & vermicelli. A great family run neighborhood restaurant & our go-to for Vietnamese food. Always very fast, friendly service & fresh, quality ingredients. Deserving of all the great ratings.

mr. mario

On pho nem grave this my spot, I got a lil veggie dish cause it’s a lil light snack for ya boy, but overall this stuff fire, liquid gold . Don’t be no Gordon Ramsey and judge the aesthetics of my photos cause I definitely effed dat food up, don’t miss out on a good time. The server also taught me some Vietnamese!

Heather Ridenour

Fast service, large portions, cute decor and friendly staff. I usually get pho ga with half noodle, add shrimp and extra cilantro. Appetizers are tasty. We usually get fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls (shrimp and bbq pork) and deep fried tofu. Street parking / metered parking

Tony Medina

A great hole in the wall joint that belies its consistently good Vietnamese Food. Love their vegan options that remain true to its native flavors. The regular non vegan pho has always been good and filling. Been coming for years and will continue to do so. The staff is warm and always willing to advise the non initiated.

Ariel S

We came, we ate, and we would definitely come back! They’ve got a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan items, of course the traditional pho 🍜 and chicken soups, as well as lots of other dishes to choose from. Service was quick and delightful. You can tell they take pride in serving excellent quality food. Really wonderful.

hailey k.

I have been coming here since I was like 6 years old with my family. It is a staple here in Canoga park. Such a friendly and kind family!! This is honestly the best Pho I have had. I’ve been to a couple others in the valley and their broth doesn’t even compare. They give out huge portion sizes for the price and they have never let me down. I come here way too often hahah.

Georgina Corkett

Been going to this place for at least 5 years and have watched it evolve. It has maintained it's hole-in-the-wall location but they made the interior really hip and friendly. We moved away last year, so this weekend we went back for the first time in over a year. The pho is just as good as ever and I think the appetizers may have even gotten better! Parking-wise, there is street parking in front or on the side street and spots in the back. Its never been a problem.

Dona Hsieh

By far the Best Pho I can find in the valley, nice cut of meat, fresh basil, sprouts, green onions, and the super clear & tasty broth is exquisite! Paired with fast and friendly service, you can't beat it! Small place but lots of good food. Parking at the back of the store and you can never tell a great pho place from the exterior! In addition, plenty of selections for vegans, my hubby is vegetarian and he loves the vege stir fried over rice, vegan egg rolls also satisfy the cravings.

G M

Decent amount of street parking (meters present) available. Tiny restaurant without much ambience, but with plenty of character. Has a nice local feel to it due to the decor and the wall of polaroids featuring regular customers (big fan of stuff like that). Enjoyed some hot black tea and pho, both of which were great. The prices are reasonable and service was swift and personal all while the food is great in an enjoyable setting. 5 stars.

Johnnef C Mendoza

Most Pho restaurant I have been at were good except this place is a little better. Their service is not only good but their soup is a little better and the meat in the soup is little more than others. They also serve coconut and thai iced tea.

Vikki Pink

My first time trying pho! And I thought it was so tasty! Got the regular size which was massive! Lots of great options. Seems like a legit place although I have no other pho to compare it to. Loved the spring rolls.

Dominic Slauson

Excellent Vietnamese cuisine! The noodles and veggies were very fresh. Their broth is clear and flavorful, which shows real care by the chef. I had the Bún Chả Hà Nội and enjoyed every last bite! My cà phê sữa đá was also very tasty. Prices were slightly higher than some other places (meals are about $11-12 each), but I'd say the quality justifies it. The staff were friendly and very responsive. The restaurant also has a fun ambience, with art and photos on the wall that celebrate their business. There is limited free parking in the back, so keep an eye out if you want to avoid the paid parking. We will definitely come here again. Thank you Phở 21!

E “Kuya Eggai”

Saturday night dinner in Canoga Park. Braised catfish and hotpot. Mmmm.... Our HITW favorite in the valley. Diverse people come here. Hotspot for Vietnamese cuisine. Here after a month on Wed @ 4pm... not packed but busy... dining in and taking out. Still no slack on service.

cyn cyn

I ordered the Pho Filet Mignon, it was delicious! Not greasy, the meat was not fatty, definitely quality. About $20 for my Lunch with Coke, definitely hit the spot!

The pho I got was alright but nothing too special. I've had better, but they offer a full page on their menu towards vegetarian dishes. That was important when going out to dinner with my vegetarian son. He liked it and it's time like these that you just have to see the positive and recognize that it's not always just about you,... Even if you are paying for dinner.

I'm from San Gabriel/El Monte. This place has good broth, lots of noodles, reasonable amount of meat. The noodles are a little thin but fresh. I would come back again. They have a beautiful mural on their wall. Free parking in back. There is curbside parking but you need to feed the meter.

We've been coming here and getting takeout since we moved to the neighborhood 6 years ago and the food is always delicious. The Pho!!!! (We've had chicken, beef filet and the duck) is always amazing with beautiful, clear yet so flavorful broth. We also love the fried spring rolls with the chicken which we wrap in the lettuce leaves and dip into the delicious sauce. The whole chicken and pork chops are also excellent. The Hanoi style fish is always a star when we get it. The food is always super fresh. My only comment is sometimes they are a little stingy with the condiments and garnishes and we always have to ask for enough to enjoy the food but it's worth it because it never fails to please everyone.

For Canoga park, this is really good viet food BBH was pretty good, but not as spicy and flavorful as I would like. Still fairly authentic though. Missing banana flowers. The chicken spring rolls appetizer was really good And the young coconut drink was incredible.

Great local spot for body warming noodle pho noodle soup. For some reason the broth seems lighter here than other places, not sure if that's authentic or not. They do have great pricing and give you lots of meat in their pho noodle soups. Skip the bun bo hue noodle soup

Victoria

For Canoga park, this is really good viet food BBH was pretty good, but not as spicy and flavorful as I would like. Still fairly authentic though. Missing banana flowers. The chicken spring rolls appetizer was really good And the young coconut drink was incredible.

Jeff Tong

Great local spot for body warming noodle pho noodle soup. For some reason the broth seems lighter here than other places, not sure if that's authentic or not. They do have great pricing and give you lots of meat in their pho noodle soups. Skip the bun bo hue noodle soup

Jahjahfue (Jahjahfue)

The pho I got was alright but nothing too special. I've had better, but they offer a full page on their menu towards vegetarian dishes. That was important when going out to dinner with my vegetarian son. He liked it and it's time like these that you just have to see the positive and recognize that it's not always just about you,... Even if you are paying for dinner.

When I'm working in the area. Always wanted to try this place. Glad I did. I had the #4 Pho.... But there are a variety of items other than pho... Service was fast. Waitress was attentive. Place is clean. Etc. Price was $15 bowl. Plus $5 for beef meatballs. Then tip. So $25 for basic pho... Not much meat. Broth nothing spectacular.... I've paid less for better pho.... For 2 people....

Philemon Gonzales

When I'm working in the area. Always wanted to try this place. Glad I did. I had the #4 Pho.... But there are a variety of items other than pho... Service was fast. Waitress was attentive. Place is clean. Etc. Price was $15 bowl. Plus $5 for beef meatballs. Then tip. So $25 for basic pho... Not much meat. Broth nothing spectacular.... I've paid less for better pho.... For 2 people....

The owner is extremely cheap and rude. My family has come here many times before and my toddler daughter has always been given a plastic cup with a straw so the water wouldn't spill on her--like any restaurant we frequent. Today, the owner decides to be extremely cheap when I asked for water in a cup that doesn't spill. He says the styrofoam cup is free, if I want a plastic cup with the lid I will be charged. Seriously?? I've never been informed of such a policy previously nor has any other restaurants I've been ever had issues with my request--for water in a to-go cup. The food isn't even good for Vietnamese food compared to those in Westminster, PHO SAIGON in Chatsworth, PHO VIET CA, or the pho places in Reseda and Simi Valley. The pho was bland; the Banh hoi (woven rice vermicelli) was extremely dry; and their bun bo hue is mainly broth and little noodles. Most of the clientele are non-Vietnamese--Hispanic and Caucasian. So, this is not the place for authentic Vietnamese food. We were just in the area, but next time we'll head a couple blocks away to another Vietnamese place. I'm just disappointment by how the owner handled this situation and, in general, their water policy and lack of accommodations for families with young kids. This place is definitely not kid-friendly, especially for families with toddlers--and I'm expecting another kid so we won't be back.

Was recommended by a friend so I went and when I got there staff rushed us so much to order and the bowls were kind of small for pho. Also, when it was time to pay I didn’t even get to choose how much to tip they just did it for me and pretty much paid over 100 for decent food. Never coming back 👎

I called in to verify if they have vegan dishes. With difficulty the man on the phone told me they have one vegan dishes - when I asked him which dish is vegan- he couldn’t tell me. Honestly I can’t trust anything they say is vegan at this point. They don’t even know themselves. I wouldn’t take a chance. You can decide for yourself. 😆🤥😔

I came here planning to grab a quick meal in 20 minutes, but Apple Pay didn’t work. The seller said it was an issue with my cards, yet I tried several and none of them went through.

Food undercooked.ordered chicken was like plastic. pho was also undercooked noodles.

The service is very lacking. I was there on Sunday with my family. They were busy, and I had to flag them down for everything. I waited 20 minutes for someone to take my order and another 20 minutes for just the drink. Then when my food finally came, they forgot to bring any utensils. But once I asked for it. The owner screamed OMG to me. I couldn’t believe how rude the service was. I barely ate anything because he made me lose my appetite. I know you’re busy but get it together. You should apologize when you make a mistake. People come to enjoy not just good food but good service as well. I regret that I chose to spend my family time at your place.

Worst experience ever! Paid $16 for pho XL for filet and they gave me this little bag. Was recommended this place by many people and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone again. If you are there to spend money that’s fine. Called them about the mean and small bowl since I ordered the large, still charged me for the large and saw everyone else had the large. ABSOLUTE WORST PLACE EVER!