Best Group Dining Pho Restaurants in Los Angeles
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Sisters Cafe Vietnamese Asian Fusions
Modern Vietnamese fusion spot where pho comes with a full menu of shareable plates.
Notable Picks
The Sisters Cafe is a family-run Vietnamese and Asian fusion restaurant on Sunset where pho shares menu space with garlic noodles, banh mi, and sizzling plates. The room feels more polished than a typical hole-in-the-wall, and the pho lineup ranges from classic chicken to filet mignon and back-rib bowls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ga (Chicken) PHO, Filet mignon and meat Ball PHO, Banh Xeo (Chicken and Shrimp)
What Makes it Special: Modern Vietnamese fusion spot where pho comes with a full menu of shareable plates.
8.3
Pho Saigon Pearl on Fairfax leans into a nostalgic retro dining room, an extensive pho lineup, and a full bar with Vietnamese-leaning cocktails. Regulars use it for hearty bowls of noodles, garlic noodles, and small plates before or after time at nearby museums and shopping along Fairfax and Beverly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho with Filet Mignon Rare Steak, Oxtail Pho, Garlic Noodles
What Makes it Special: High-volume Fairfax pho house with retro decor, full bar, and broad noodle menu.
#3
Au Lac
8.2
A 24-year pioneer in plant-based Vietnamese cooking, using shiitake and king oyster mushrooms to recreate seafood textures that consistently fool even skeptical diners. The Downtown space offers an upscale, conversation-friendly atmosphere with weekend piano—positioned well for pre-theater crowds from the nearby Ahmanson. Expect $25-35 dishes with generous portions that justify the price point for refined vegan Vietnamese execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Octopus, Pho, Ravioli
What Makes it Special: Upscale vegan Vietnamese cuisine in a historic Downtown LA building with live music programming
#4
Pho Sen
8.1
Pho Sen sits inside Parkwest Bicycle Casino, serving Vietnamese pho and noodle favorites to players and hotel guests looking for a sit-down bowl. Early reviews call out clean, aromatic broths and friendly table service in a more polished setting than most neighborhood pho shops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Sen Special Beef Soup (P1), Pho Tai (P2), Pho Ga (P8)
What Makes it Special: Casino-floor Vietnamese spot where a proper bowl of pho is never far from the tables.
#5
Phorage
8.1
A 12-year Palms fixture built on technique-forward pho using American wagyu bones and hormone-free proteins, with the oxtail and washugyu beef versions drawing dedicated repeat customers. The counter-service format keeps things moving, and the $10-20 price point delivers premium ingredients without fine-dining friction. Works best for solo bowls or small groups who want elevated Vietnamese without ceremony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Pho, Wagyu Pho, Imperial Rolls
What Makes it Special: Modern Vietnamese kitchen combining traditional pho techniques with premium proteins like wagyu and oxtail
Worthy Picks
7.7
Chateau Lemongrass offers classic Vietnamese comfort fare like pho and bun, plus crisp garlic wings that have built a devoted following. Locals return for reliable flavors, generous portions, and friendly family-run energy in an easygoing setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet, Crispy Garlic Wings, Bun Thit Nuong
What Makes it Special: Beloved for their crunchy chicken wings alongside Vietnamese staples.
#7
Mr Noodle
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Mr Noodle is a long-running Westwood Village counter-service spot where a sprawling Thai-leaning menu covers everything from pad thai to Asian noodle soups. Its PHO (beef or chicken) sits alongside Thai boat noodles, tom kha noodles, and other brothy bowls that have fueled generations of UCLA students looking for a fast, filling meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
PHO (BEEF OR CHICKEN), Thai Boat Noodles, Tom Kha Noodles (Chicken or Shrimp)
What Makes it Special: Huge Thai-influenced noodle menu with a dedicated pho option steps from UCLA.