My Valley Tradition – The Best Pho at New Phở 999
I mostly work in downtown Los Angeles, but on the days when work brings me to the San Fernando Valley, I have a tradition, I always stop at New Phở 999. It’s not even a question anymore. After a long day, nothing resets me like a steaming, fragrant bowl of their pho.
I once asked the chef why the broth is so unbelievably good, and he told me they simmer the beef broth for over 8½ hours. That kind of care and patience shows in every sip…rich, balanced, and deeply comforting. I eat pho everywhere, Orange County, Koreatown, Downtown, but nothing compares to the authentic, family recipe here.
When I’m solo, I stick to pho (and sometimes a rice dish that I can’t finish and happily take home for the next day). When I bring friends, family, or my partner, we go all out, grilled meats over rice, vermicelli noodles, crispy egg rolls, shrimp spring rolls. Every dish is a hit, and often I’ll order extra just to bring home because it’s that good. And I can’t forget about the Vietnamese coffee… don’t drink a whole one to yourself if you’re not a real coffee drinker for this stuff is potent!
The staff are friendly, the portions are generous, and the flavors are unmatched. For me, New Phở 999 isn’t just a restaurant, it’s become a ritual, a little reward I look forward to whenever I’m in the Valley.
If you love pho, this is a must. If you think you’ve already had the best pho in LA, come here and prepare to be proven wrong.