Photasia

by Beverly T.

In the midst of chains like KFC, Innout, Subway, Togos, who would have ever expected such a tasty place in this side of the 91??? Not me that's for sure.As we walked in, we were greeted by two servers. Our server was incredibly happy and friendly. It says something about the establishment when you feel that the people really are thankful that you chose to step foot into their restaraunt.They have quite a bit of selection here from your normal pho, noodles, rice, steak, chicken, and all the good stuff.I opted for a small everything pho. YUMMY! At first the bowl looks rather small but that's because it has less broth than other places. BUT BUT BUT... they jam packed that sucker with as much meat as possible. Tendon, tripe, brisket, rare steak, beef ball, etc. So much that I said, I'm never ordering this again because it's just too much meat! Am I weird? But it was good. For hubby and I they gave us a very very generous plate of sprouts, basil, lime, and jalepenos. All their stuff was fresh.The broth itself was full of flavor and beefines, which I likey a lotty.We tried to order a 3 color bean drink, but they were out. Then we tried for red bean drink. They were out again. Then we found out that they had no drinks with any type of beans. They were really apologetic that those two were not available. We didn't mind that we couldn't try it because we knew we would be back again. So we opted for a grass jelly drink with milk that was quite tasty and refreshing. They have happy hour from 3pm-5pm M-F. 50% off drinks and desserts. Perhaps that's why they had no more bean drinks. If I didn't have work I'd probably try to make it.After we finished our pho, we got a mung bean tapioca dessert. Wow! I never ever expect free dessert at a vietnamese restaurant. AND to top it off... it was good. Not watered down at all. I really, REALLY enjoyed it.Altogether, I would have to say that I had a very positive experience at this restaurant. Service is excellent, pho is good, and they have a great selection.YIPPY!

by Veronica I.

My bro sometimes brings back the eggroll set for me after work, (awwww, isnt he sweet???)  that has the fish sauce, sliced carrots, lettuce leaf and mint leaves that you roll all together and eat.  its really really good.i will have to try the pho and other dishes there next time.

by Sarah M.

Love this place! My go to place for lunch when I need to escape the office. I hardly eat out for lunch and bring it from home to work just about every day, but I can never resist an offer to go to Photasia from my friends. I go at least twice a month.  Their eggrolls are the best.  I've never had their pho (go figure) but my friends always do and love it. I'm more partial to their vermicelli and rice dishes. The egg quiche is stellar and reminds me of my mom's cooking.  If you want to try a different drink, try their pickled lemon soda.  Yummmm. Very refreshing especially in the summer.  And like everyone else has said...a free small bowl of dessert soup!

by Bob K.

This is pretty much the only place we go to for Pho.  The food is pretty good the guys working there have a good sense of humor, friendly service and pretty helpful in deciding what to order.  I love their beef plates there.  Their dessert is kinda of weird but I love it!

by Ash S.

DeliciousCheapFastFriendly staffi only ever get:   Pho Tai   Thai Tea   Eggrolllsmmmmmmmm

by Tiffany D.Tiffany W.Norm G.Danny C.

My girlfriend suggested this place for lunch. I've only been here once, so my review may be a little biased. But whatever. I had the charbroiled chicken salad, and it's THE best salad i've ever had in my life! The chicken is amazing and seasoned just right. And they put the ever-addicting hoison sauce right on the table, so you have to put that shit on everything. I know i did. My friend got Pho w/ meatball and she devoured it. I didn't get a chance to taste it b/c she scarfed it down before I could even ask!! But it looked yummdiddlyupciouss!!! I know i'll be back, cuz i've heard a lot of good things about the spring rolls. So i think I'll go there again and try it out. This place really opened up my mind to trying new foods from different cultures. I would've never tried Vietnamese food if it wasn't for my friend, and I'm glad I did! It's really good.In the new hood, and am looking around for my staples of food. yes, pho is one of them. This place is pretty good. I guess, nothing bad to say, but it wasn't anything fantastic. Just comforting knowing some rice noodles are nearby.If you don't live in Westminster or Garden Grove, and don't feel like dealing with the crappy parking for pho restaurants in those areas, then you might do well to come on over to this restaurant, which is on the North side of La Palma near the Imperial Highway exit off the 91 Freeway.  Very convenient to those living in Placentia, Yorba Linda and the Anaheim Hills areas.The pho was okay, but I wouldn't say the broth was anything to write home about.  My only complaint was that the thinly sliced steak was almost pale.  In fact, I've been noticing the formerly dark red "steak" that I get in my pho has been looking "paler" in the Honolulu pho restaurants as well.  Does anybody have the scoop on this trend ?  Is it a different part of the cow that the meat is coming from these days?  Do cows not have as much blood circulating any more?  Could I be going color blind?  Are all my colors running dry?  Please someone tell me what's going on!  Inquiring minds need to know!They are under new ownership and have changed the name again, although I can't remember the new name at the moment. Service has improved a bit. My mom loves their new broth. Personally, it is still saltier than I prefer, but not as much as before. The portions have also gotten a lot bigger. I must say, I've been impressed with the changes so far. I'll round up to 4 stars for them. They're the best pho place in the area, although the area isn't…

by Christina S.

If you want GREAT Vietnamese food MINUS the drive to (and crazy drivers) Westminster/Bolsa, eat here!The GOOD:So glad there is a decent Vietnamese Pho place in Anaheim! The food is yummy, prices are cheap and service is great. I usually order the Pho Tai Large. Broth is hot and TASTY. The portions are more than enough! Eggrolls and rice dishes with bbq pork are DELICIOUS too! They also have HAPPY HOUR with 50% drinks and desserts. The most we've ever spent here was about $25 with tips and tax. My BF and I were HUNGRY that day or something. We had an order of "Pho Tai" large, a rice dish with bbq pork, egg quiche, shrimp skewers, and eggroll appetizer with 2 "soda chanh" (which is their club soda, lemon and sugar; simple but very refreshing and complements the meal).The BAD:Nothing really bad to write about. The place is like any other Vietnamese pho place. Could be cleaner I guess. Oh and sometimes, they blast trance/rave music which can be annoying.My TWO CENTS:LOVE it! Always happy and satisfied after eating here. Maybe unhappy sometimes because I over-stuff myself and feel like a cow. Haha. Cheap, fast and oh so GOOD! On a funny note, this establishment has changed their name like 3 times from Oodles of Noodles to Photasia and now, most recently, Pho Vina. So the big sign in green says "Photasia", the windows has the name "Oodles of Noodles and the menus say "Pho Vina". Hahaha. Still love them.

by Shiru H.

Cute, casual, and family style place. Prices are cheap and the service is excellent and friendly. They're very cool about helping you decide what to order. As someone who's not familiar with Vietnamese food this is really helpful.I really like the egg rolls and spring rolls here, so much so that I have frequent cravings for them. I don't dig the fish sauce with grated carrots that comes with them, though. It's kind of... funky. An acquired taste, I think.When we were there there was a big family celebrating someone's birthday. It seems kid-friendly and like a nice place to just chill with your friends or the fam. Relaxed and casual.

by Danny C.

They are under new ownership and have changed the name again, although I can't remember the new name at the moment. Service has improved a bit. My mom loves their new broth. Personally, it is still saltier than I prefer, but not as much as before. The portions have also gotten a lot bigger. I must say, I've been impressed with the changes so far. I'll round up to 4 stars for them. They're the best pho place in the area, although the area isn't…

by Danette L.

My favorite vietnamese restaurant (= FOOD HERE ROCKS.This place has theee besst Pho ever! (and I'm no stranger to Westminster/Bolsa)Food is really cheap either. I think from like 3-6 PM M-F a bowl of Pho and a soda is only 4.99?And any appetizer is like 3 bucks. It's their "Happy Hour" or something. Really awesome!Also the staff is super friendly and bring you this awesome desert afterwards..like this warm stuff with tapioca beads? Don't really know how to explain it.