Overview Reviews
Hot Stone Pho brings a unique twist to traditional Vietnamese cuisine in Garden Grove, CA. As a food reviewer for FlavorGoo, I was captivated by their delicious offerings and welcoming atmosphere. The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the premium pho, featuring the succulent Ribeye, combined with various textures and flavors, served in steaming bowls that warm the soul.
The chef specials, such as the Hot Stone Oxtail Pho and Sizzling Steak and Egg, are worth indulging in for a truly elevated experience. For those who prefer outdoor dining, the casual yet classy environment makes it ideal for groups or a cozy dinner.
Accessibility is a priority, with ADA-compliant features ensuring a comfortable visit for all. With options for delivery and takeout, as well as a variety of refreshing drinks, Hot Stone Pho is a delightful choice for both locals and newcomers!
Additional Services & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible seating
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Usually plenty of parking
Featured Insights
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Unique Dining Experience
Hot Stone Pho offers an innovative twist on classic Vietnamese cuisine with their signature hot stone pho, served with fresh ingredients including ribeye, brisket, and assorted beef balls. The sizzling presentation enhances the overall dining experience.
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Welcoming Atmosphere
Designed for comfort, Hot Stone Pho features a casual yet classy ambiance, perfect for groups or a cozy dinner. The ADA-compliant facilities ensure accessibility for all guests, making it a welcoming spot for everyone.
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Convenient Dining Options
Whether you prefer dining in or enjoying your meal at home, Hot Stone Pho caters to your needs with delivery and takeout options. With outdoor seating and dog-friendly policies, it’s an ideal choice for casual meals with friends or family.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
First time here to try out the hot stone pho. The temperature of the broth in the hot stone pho was hot and it lasted longer than the normal pho bowl. It definitely had a lot of meat. Customer service was good and fast.
Garden Grove is home to one of best pho places in CA, so there's definitely some expectations for this place. Hot stone special (4/5): This caught me eye as I've never had to dip my ingredients into my pho and it seemed cool. I think this is great for people who love to portion out their ingredients, but taste wise; I don't think there's anything too special about it. Definitely recommend this place for the experience.
I think I just found my favorite new Vietnamese restaurant. Hot Stone Pho serves some of the most delicious Viet classics, including phở but in the viral hot stone bowl and bò né. I loved how everything was beautifully presented, how quick the food came out, the luxurious interior, and how every dish was a hit! Couldn't be happier with my dining experience here. Make sure you visit if you're in the mood for Viet food! What we ordered: - Hot Stone Pho Special - ribeye, brisket, tripe, beef ball, tendon - Bò Né - sizzling steak & eggs - Saltado Shaken Fries - Pineapple Fried Rice - Strawberry Matcha Latte Coconut Smoothie
I really liked: Hot stone short ribs I liked: Vietnamese coffee I think the way you're supposed to eat this is by dipping the meat into the hotpot and then transferring the soup and meat into the bowl with the noodles. I just dumped the noodles into the hotpot and the flavors were too hot go taste at first. After it cooled down, you can tell the brother has excellent flavor. Much richer and deeper than your average pho bowl. The coffee is pretty standard. Service was great, very accommodating of any requests I had and packed a second bowl I ordered to go. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Lots of space and while I came on a weekday, it wasn't too busy. I enjoyed the different experience of eating pho here!
For a place named "Hot Stone Pho" you would think that their pho must be their best dish, right? And while it's certainly good, the salmon noodles completely stole the show. It was like "beef chow fun" meets "popcorn salmon" and it was as good as it sounds -- perfectly sweet and savory, chewy and crispy. I did not expect it to be that good when we ordered it and I still think about this dish all the time. The pho broth was still pretty solid, balanced in sweetness and savoriness -- not too strong in either. I could drink it all day! The meat was solid and it comes on a separate plate to the table raw, making the cooking process fun. The restaurant space is super big, even though it doesn't appear so on the outside. It would be a great place to bring a big group of folks (like 3-generation meals).
Heard and seen many things about this place! I'm a huge Pho-natic and this one caught my considering the way it's prepared. You have the option to order just a regular bowl of Pho or the hot stone and I HIGHLY recommend opting in the hot stone as you will get the full experience of how it cooks right in front of you. Not to mention it stays hot for a long period of time so if you enjoy eating at a slow and steady pace, it's another reason to order the hot stone! FOOD Popcorn Chicken Looked and sounded good at the time and don't regret ordering. It's got a nice crunch that's not overly cooked and pairs great with just about anything. If you love popcorn chicken, you should definitely get yourself a side of this! Hot stone Pho with Ribeye and Brisket The presentation, quality and quantity is pretty much perfect, can't complain about a thing for this dish and I would order it again the next time I visit. Also you can't really go wrong with brisket! OVERALL Amongst all the food reels I see on Instagram, I thought it was going to be another hyped place that's mediocre, but I have to say I really had a great experience. Not to mention we dined in around 2:00pm which is late for lunch but there was still a decent amount of people there so if you're looking for some Pho and want to experience it in a different way, highly recommend visiting Hot Stone Pho in the late afternoon if you want to get photo/video ops. Thank you again for your hospitality Hot Stone Pho, we shall visit again soon!
In the mood to try something different, we went to Hot Stone Pho. Parking was not too hard on a Monday night since it was late. The restaurant is quite large inside and was very clean and modernly decorated. The menu is diverse, and we opted for hot stone pho, premium (i.e. regular bowl) pho, and saltado with fries to share. I ordered passion fruit juice to drink. Service was not bad, and prices were reasonable. The hot stone pho indeed came out boiling hot, with a beautifully laid plate of tendon, tripe, etc. I loved how the stone soup stayed very hot for most of the meal. You also get a choice of thick versus thin noodles. I enjoyed my passionfriit drink thoroughly as well. I definitely think Hot Stone Pho is unique. Come for the ambience, decent service, and delicious food!
Pauline T.