Finding a great bowl of pho usually starts with one thing: the broth.

A newer North Torrance restaurant is earning attention for getting that part right.

Pho South Bay, located at 2130 W. Redondo Beach Boulevard, specializes in Vietnamese comfort food built around slowly simmered broths, noodles and generous portions.

The menu goes well beyond one basic bowl of pho.

The restaurant's Signature Pho combines rare steak, meatball, tripe and brisket in aromatic beef broth. There is also Pho Oxtail, featuring slow-braised oxtail, and a Short-Rib Pho with slow-braised beef short rib.

For anyone looking for something with a little more punch, the menu includes bún bò Huế, the spicy Vietnamese beef-noodle soup.

And non-pho diners aren't forgotten.

Rice plates, vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, egg rolls, shaken beef and fried rice round out the menu.

Early customer feedback has been notably positive, with diners repeatedly mentioning the clear, rich broth, generous portions, clean dining room and friendly service. The restaurant's larger interior also makes it more practical for families and groups than some small neighborhood noodle shops.

Pho South Bay is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., so this one works equally well for lunch or a comforting bowl of noodles after work.

And when Torrance eventually gets one of those rare chilly evenings, remember this address.

Where: 2130 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Suite D, Torrance
Hours: Daily, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Article Link: Explore Pho South Bay's Menu