Phans 55 Irvine

I recently visited this restaurant for the second time after enjoying my first visit so much. I loved the food just as much on my second visit with a party of 8... read more I recently visited this restaurant for the second time after enjoying my first visit so much. I loved the food just as much on my second visit with a party of 8.

Never disappoints The food is beautifully presented and deliously flavorful. Each item has its own distinct flavor, so repeated visits allow one to savor variou... read more Never disappoints The food is beautifully presented and deliously flavorful. Each item has its own distinct flavor, so repeated visits allow one to savor various items...and we do visit repeatedly! Can't wait to return.

Vietnamese restaurant, some very nice dishes (seabass soup and cool noodles with bbq pork were lovely), but some things just OK. It is very noisy (loud people,... read more Vietnamese restaurant, some very nice dishes (seabass soup and cool noodles with bbq pork were lovely), but some things just OK. It is very noisy (loud people, loud and annoying music), the service was very slow and not very attentive, and it is very hard to find inside a complex of condos with an address that doesn't exist on GPS had to call to get directions, and even then, it is still hard to find. Price is reasonable. Seating sort of basic, not a place for a special event.

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The Vietnamese crepe was delicious - I enjoyed it as an appetizer with my group and liked it so much that I ord... read more I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The Vietnamese crepe was delicious - I enjoyed it as an appetizer with my group and liked it so much that I ordered it again as my main dish. The waiter was excellent; he kindly allowed me to taste a few wines before I chose a bottle, which was a very thoughtful touch.

Superior to Anqi, this restaurant offers Vietnamese cuisine with stronger influences from traditional Asian dishes rather than fusion cuisine. read more Superior to Anqi, this restaurant offers Vietnamese cuisine with stronger influences from traditional Asian dishes rather than fusion cuisine.