Whoever rates this place anything less than 5 stars is wrong…read more Carlsbad location has the NICEST staff, quick wait times, DELICIOUS food, nails the order every time, and overall just a great experience. My go-to for nighttime meals or snack time with their side options. (you have to try the buffalo chicken mac not even lactose intolerance can't stop me for that one)

There aren't too many locations of this chain around but the food is generally good to very good…read moreand, I admit, I just forget to go here. A nice BOGO deal brought me in and I'm not mad about it. We tried the Spicy Korean Steak Noodles and it was moderately spicy but had some sweetness, too. The Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken definitely needed more seasoning but the parmesan chicken is very good. I could have easily just eaten a huge bowl of that chicken. And the portion we received was huge. We ordered takeout but the interior is pleasant enough. The employees we interacted with were all very friendly. If I lived a little closer, I would visit more often. The food sounds and looks kind of healthy and, even though it's probably not, it's easy enough to deceive myself.

Food, service, and ambiance are all 5 out of 5. Try the noodle soup and the fried rice. They were…read moreexcellent!

Honestly this was one of the BEST meals I've had in such a long time, I had to come and tell…read moreeveryone about it. If you're considering visiting this gem, just do it! I was kind of bummed that I was the only person dining for lunch, they honestly deserve a crowd. The food and service was 10/10. The setup is really cute on the inside as well and I was able to sit comfortably at a table with my daughter's stroller right next to me. Upon entering, I was greeted right away. I already knew that I wanted to order the Khao Soi because I had looked up their menu and pictures way before coming in and it looked like their specialty. I ordered an iced jasmine green tea as well and chose a table to sit at. The woman who took my order was really nice and helpful with ordering. My food didn't take long to come out, and it was DELICIOUS. This was my first time trying this dish so I didn't know what to expect but it was everything and more. It was topped with what I think was fried onion and chili crisp as well for some added spice. The tea was also so delicious, the crushed ice they use is my favorite. The tea was garnished with an orange slice and my toddler decided to much on it. The woman who took my order noticed my daughter eating the orange slice and she brought me out a couple more on the side. You really don't experience that level of customer service anymore, so it was such a sweet gesture. They have a lot of other things on their menu that I would love to come back and try. I also used the restroom before leaving and it was super clean. I honestly have no complaints whatsoever and I hope this business continues to thrive!

We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

Okay, I found out Harumama Ramen + Sushi was in my neighborhood so I had to check it out. I wanted…read moreto see if it's the same as another one I've been to about 20 minutes away. Since I'm a lover of information, I looked up "Harumama". It's a combination of two words: the Korean word haru, which means "day," and "mama". Together, it translates to "mom's daily food". The name reflects the restaurant's mission to serve dishes prepared with the same love, care, and attention that a mother gives to her family's everyday meals. How lovely is that?! Anyhow, I was able to find street parking and walked into a clean dining space with a nice atmosphere. It wasn't too busy. Again, the staff was very attentive and provided stellar service. My food came out pretty fast. I loooved how my Drunken Noodles had the right amount of chicken and peanuts. Overall, another fun flavorful time. I'm still a Harumama fan. I can't wait to try more dishes. I highly recommend this location to the Yelp Community!!

I loved the food. It was soooooooo good. My family and I downed everything, so we didn't need to…read moreuse any to go boxes. A staff member interacted with us at our table. We had a really good time there! Standouts: beef noodle soup, Shanghai style fried noodles, spicy beef and tofu noodle soup, onion pancakes

I placed an online order for delivery to our hotel since it was late and I was craving Dim Sum!…read moreThe restaurant has authentic Shanghai style dishes including Dim Sum, various types of soups, pancakes, fried noodles, noodle soup, fried rice, appetizers and more. We ordered the following: - Shanghai Xiao Long Bao 5/5 - Shangahai Grilled Pork Bun 5/5 - Green Onion pancakes 4/5 - Shanghai pork potstickers 5/5 The food was delicious, Xiao Long Bao and Pork Potstickers were flavorful and juicy. The grillef pork bun was savory, loaded with rich and juicy pork filling. The bun itself was soft and fluffy. Green onions pancakes were okay but not flaky. The service was fast. Everything was wrapped well. Definitely, I will dine in next time.

This place was SO delicious and great quality. The workers were super nice and the food was…read moredelectable. The service was excellent even on a friday night the workers are so fast! Arigato gozaimas i had SUCH a good dinner today.

Gonzo Ramen is literally the best restaurant to ever exist. Their atmosphere offers unique decor,…read morenot to mention they have the best food, and the employees there are really nice. I always enjoy dining there with my family because they have good food that we can all enjoy together. Every year for my birthday I go to Gonzo! I simply love eating at Gonzo. First of all, I can't get over how scrumptious their food is, it is so tasty and packed with flavor. If you stand in line to order, as soon as you sit down you will have already been served. I don't know how Gonzo prepares their meals so fast, yet so delicious. Also the fact that they cook their food fresh daily is crazy to me. I've been to many ramen restaurants and no one compares to Gonzo's. My go to on the menu is the tonkotsu ramen with gyoza and chicken karaage. Gonzo also offers a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in Japan. They have waving cats, a big banana neon light, posters and a floating ball on top of the water station. The ball is so cool but I am still puzzled on how it works. Their decor can not be matched. They also have a TV that is always playing Anime. You can also sit inside or outside so if you feel like sitting inside, sit inside but if you want to sit outside, sit outside. Gonzo also does not offer reservations so there is always a place to sit. If there is nowhere to sit just get It to go, truly there is no other ramen stop better than Gonzo. Lastly, the people there are super nice, and always check up on you, they are very polite, and they always say your welcome. While you wait, you can enjoy your appetizers until your main meal arrives. Also if you ask them for a free ticket to their store, they will give you one, each member of the family gets one. You can go next door and trade them in for tokens, these tokens can be used to play claw machines so you can win stuff. But what tops that off is that all of the employees are welcoming and happy. Gonzo Ramen is the best restaurant in the world. They offer good food, an amazing atmosphere and the people there are super nice not to mention the location is very conveniently located near my house. I seriously think about Gonzo all the time. Gonzo is that go to place for me and my family.

I wholeheartedly agree with a lot of the yelpers on here. I got to take the team out for a great…read morelunch here today. It was absolutely amazing. For $25 you get a starter (think edamame, marinated cucumbers, dumplings, etc.), a choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef, and a soft drink. It also includes all the dipping sauces, broth, rice and vegetables. Everyone loved that you could customize it to their own liking and it was just a fun experience cooking together with everyone. Definitely will come back and it was an awesome value at only $25 a person.

I want to start by saying that I very much enjoyed eating at Tabu Shabu. It's very fair to state…read morethat my three star experience is mostly my own doing more so than the restaurant itself. Our server was fantastic, the setup clean, and the menu was fairly easy to navigate. Where it fell apart for me all came after that. This is not my style of cooking. So many places I've been to, where you cook your own food on a grill or hot plate at your table, you're mainly dealing with thin cuts of meat, salt and pepper, and possibly a dipping sauce. This makes the cooking simple, a quick sear, a light crust on the beef or pork, and the finished product is basic and delicious. Shabu, though ... it's boiled meat. That's not to say that Tabu Shabu isn't good, but unless you're really adept at making soups, it's easy to be completely out of your element. And I can safely say I was a bit over my head at this restaurant. You start with your broth, where I am ashamed to admit that instead of opting for the Tonkostu with its deep and rich fatty flavor, I chose the basic umami of the White Miso. Because of that, I spent most of my meal mistakenly chasing flavors I would normally find in a Ramen Shop. They give you a plate of chopped herbs to add and some basic instructions ... I like garlic, so I added the whole thing, radish sound alright, so add in the whole ball, what was the last thing I put in? They give you a few squeeze bottles of oils with paper labels ... this one makes it more sour, this one makes it more spicy, this one has sesame, and I'm too timid to add enough of any to truly add to the flavor of the broth, so it just keeps that basic umami flavor without being as salty as it should be. Then you have a plate of vegetables to steep in your creation. Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, bok choy, tofu ... all of it serves as a way of soaking up that broth you've made. Other options, like the carrots, mushrooms, and squash, become sweet and tender after taking their turns in the pot. And they're nice as they offer a different flavor other than that umami. And then there's the meat. A wide variety of options ranging from salmon, to chicken, to pork, all the way down to multiple versions of beef. But, all of the meats we ordered seem to differ only in texture after spending some time in that broth. Some fell apart on the tongue, some still had a nice chew, but all shared that umami from the pot, with an aftertaste of beefy flavor before swallowing. After a few initial pieces, I found myself thankful for the dipping sauces to distract me from how boring I had made my broth to be. You also get a choice of rice, which I don't think you really need. You get a choice of noodles, which they give you a good amount where it doesn't fill you up with carbs. And anything left over is readily bagged up to eat at home after the flavors mix together and mature. In the end, it's a very filling and fairly healthy meal. I think it's difficult to not compare this to eating a bowl of Pho or Ramen. All the ingredients are there, just instead of eating it with a spoon, you pull out the individual bits with some chop sticks and pretend you're not eating boiled beef and spinach. If I were a better cook, or had another ten visits worth of practice, Tabu Shabu could easily be 4-5 stars. As it is, though, I think I would rather just go to GONZO and get another chef's creation to be sure of the flavors I want. Regardless, I want to come back here and try again one day. The variety of options and the wait staff alone are enough for me to learn more and expand my Shabu options, as well as recommend this place to others.

the food was amazing!! the service was also on point . we tried a variety of different things from…read morethe menu - tuna crispy rice - california roll -philadephia roll -crispy chickie ramen - passion fruit & lychee crafted soda we really enjoyed them all will be back soon, also they have a great playlist

Tasty food, excellent service, Thank you Kenneth for recommendations and great customer service!read more

Such a great first experience at Pho Truc Xanh! This was my first time trying pho, and I'm so glad…read morewe chose this place. We ordered the A-13 Gỏi Cuốn Rau (fresh vegetable spring rolls), P-9 Phở Tái Chín (rare steak and well-done steak pho) and a mango tea with boba. Everything was so good! The pho was flavorful and fresh, and the spring rolls with the peanut sauce were delicious. The customer service was just as amazing as the food. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I especially loved seeing how people who came in were greeted by name and treated like family. You can tell this is the kind of neighborhood spot people come back to again and again. Definitely a 5-star experience, and we'll be back!

It's been awhile since we've been here and we've definitely missed out…read more Went with the fam this evening at 6:00pm and was able to be seated promptly. Everything like the decor, food and especially the customer service was exactly how it was the last time we went, so that in itself was impressive. The employees are so kind and efficient and Trina is the absolute best. Even after not being there in a long time, she remembered us and what we usually order! She is amazing. We ordered our Pho's, Spring rolls and my usual Bun Bo Hue. Every dish continues to be so delicious and full-flavored. Nothing lacking. We also ordered Thai teas which was refreshing and so tasty. It's always a hit when we go. We'll be back!

I honestly can't recommend Pho Central in Carlsbad enough. After trying a lot of different pho…read morerestaurants around North County, this has easily become one of my favorite spots. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels clean, welcoming, and relaxed, and the staff makes you feel like you're genuinely appreciated as a customer instead of just another order. The first thing that stood out to me was the pho. The broth has that rich, comforting flavor that you can tell comes from taking the time to prepare it properly instead of rushing it. It's clean, aromatic, and full of flavor without being overly salty or greasy. The noodles always have a great texture, and the meat is fresh and tender. Whether you order the rare steak pho, chicken pho, or the special combination pho, every bowl is satisfying and comes with generous portions. The appetizers are just as impressive. The egg rolls come out hot and perfectly crispy, while the fresh spring rolls taste incredibly fresh and pair perfectly with the peanut sauce. Their bánh mì sandwiches are another hidden gem--the bread has a nice crisp exterior while staying soft inside, and the fillings are flavorful and well-balanced. If you're not in the mood for soup, the grilled pork vermicelli bowls and broken rice plates are also excellent choices. One thing that really separates Pho Central from other restaurants is the service. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure customers have a great experience. The food comes out surprisingly fast, even when they're busy, and everything is presented neatly. The restaurant itself is spotless and has a cozy, comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to relax whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or eating with friends or family. There's plenty of parking nearby, and the location is convenient while still feeling like a local hidden gem. The prices are also very fair, especially considering the quality of the food and the portion sizes. It's becoming harder to find restaurants that consistently deliver fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, great service, and reasonable prices all in one place, but Pho Central does exactly that. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food in Carlsbad, this place absolutely deserves a visit. It's clear why so many locals keep coming back. Between the flavorful pho, delicious appetizers, fresh ingredients, welcoming staff, clean restaurant, and overall attention to detail, Pho Central has earned every one of its five stars. I'll definitely keep coming back, and I highly recommend it to anyone craving amazing Vietnamese food. This is one of those restaurants that you find once and then keep recommending to everyone you know.

The food was delicious and I got the number 8 which was sooo good and flavorful! The customer…read moreservice was great and the owner was so friendly and make sure we were doing great! Also their thai tea with boba was awesome. It was a great find!

I was expecting more Americanized experience because this is a ramen place located in well to do…read morewhite neighborhood. To my surprise, ramen was quite authentically Japanese. It was like what I would experience when I am in Japan. I tried the nagoya and my wife got black tonkotsu. I was extremely happy with how both tasted. Sushi was unsurprising. It was exactly what I expected. But the people sitting beside me got ceviche and that looked delicious. I guess I will try that next time. Full disclosure. I think I rated the one in downtown wrong. I tried their thin broth ramen many years ago and I was not convinced. But if one in carlsbad is this good, maybe I just ordered wrong when I went to the one in downtown.

I really enjoyed this Ramen spot. The spicy garlic edamame was delicious. I got the vegan ramen and…read morethe broth was good as well as the ingredients. A little feedback on this ramen is it's described as having broccolini and it came with regular broccoli, not a huge deal but they should fix the description. My freind has the black garlic ramen and the broth was really tasty as well. They serve Saki in a cool glass that keeps it chilled. The interior was well designed and clean! They have a big bar top with chairs as well as table seating and an outdoor patio. The staff were friendly and helpful.