“ Favorite place for Pho! I love the grilled chicken highly recommend! The restaurant is very clean and you can tell by the quality of the food and great people! ”

“ This review is long overdue! My husband and I have been coming in or ordering to go about once a month since they've opened. As a Vietnamese gal who usually only enjoys homemade pho, I can attest that Pho Saigon Gem's pho is very good, and has been consistently so. The broth is high quality, tasty and clear, and the servings of meat and fresh veggies are generous. I'm so glad a legit pho place opened so close to Aliso Viejo. This place is, in fact, a gem. ”

“ Pho Saigon Gem is a nice, clean restaurant with good food and a welcoming atmosphere. The interior is well-designed, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making it a nice place to enjoy a meal. That said, the prices are a bit higher than other pho spots in the area, with a bowl of pho nearing $20. It's worth reflecting on the history of pho, which originated over 100 years ago in Vietnam as a street food sold by vendors to laborers for just a small fraction of their daily pay. While I understand that rising costs (like ingredients, labor, and rent) make higher prices inevitable, it is ironic to see a dish with such humble beginnings now at this price point. Despite the higher cost, the food here is good and the staff provide great service. ”

“ I used not to like pho till I try this restaurant, it's beyond amazing!! I absolutely love it! We come very often with my family because it's a delightful the whole experience, the service it's a ten out of ten. Also, I'm a very picky eater, I only like homemade food (something to consider). The oxtail pho is to dye for (pictured) ”

“ I was in the mood for pho after a long week and unexpected turn of events. My husband was amenable so I took a look on Yelp to see if there was a place nearby I'd want to try out. I saw that Shane D. had previously reviewed this place and gave it a glowing recommendation so we headed to Pho Saigon Gem. We sat down and ordered after looking at the menu. We both wanted pho. I ordered the short rib pho (P4) and my husband got the pho tai nam (P9) in the regular size. While we waited for our food to come out, I happened to hear a familiar voice at a table nearby. It was none other than my friend Shane D. who's review I had seen earlier in the day and one of the reasons we chose to dine there that evening. What a coincidence! After a brief greeting and conversation, our food arrives. My husband inhaled his food, down to the last drop. On the other hand, it took me a little longer to get through my food. The short rib presentation happened to be smaller rib bones than I'm used to seeing. Other places give one big bone but Pho Saigon Gem gives you the meat in smaller pieces. One, it wasn't as tender as it could have been and two, it was tiring picking up the smaller bones as I was eating. It wasn't fall off the bone tender so it was hard to remove the meat from the bones. I made the best of it and finished most of my bowl of soup and noodles. The broth was nice and aromatic. We added the usual suspects of herbs and lime to the bowl. It was a delicious meal on a chilly December evening. Thanks to Pho Saigon Gem and Shane D. for popping up on my feed. 4.5 stars rounded up. ”

“ So happy to find this place so close to our house! Pretty decent pho and service was good. The place was kind of dead but it was a weekday. Would definitely come back ”

“ This is the best Pho place I have tried south of Garden Grove/Westminster. The owner takes great care in making the broth fresh each day, using higher quality, more expensive bones and most importantly, takes the time to wash them before using them to make the broth. I've tried all of the different options and my go-to is the beef ball with some sliced rare steak added, because I'm a carnivore like that. The service is very fast and they check to make sure you're satisfied. I go for lunch and it always seems to have at least several tables going of other satisfied customers. The owner will be happy to take the time to talk about how they make the pho if you're interested! I always leave full and satisfied, and they are less expensive than other local options too. I cannot recommend it enough. They are on the delivery apps, but it's a much nicer (and less expensive!) experience to enjoy the restaurant. ”

“ This is still my go-to restaurant for Vietnamese food. It tastes home made and is delicious. The chef is always so polite and accommodating. Love their beef pho, banh mi, beef garlic noodles and Vietnamese coffee. Yumm! ”