Dragon Express

All the food are good. The plates the soups the smoothies everything. The service is great and the…read moreplace is so big and lots of tables. I recommend this place.

The Pho here is pretty good. Not the best I have ever tasted but it's good if you are in the Chula…read moreVista area and don't want to drive far. I usually get the rare brisket and I always order take out. The service is okay not friendly but not rude either. All in all is good and they do give you plenty of meat. I definitely would continue ordering from here.

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Pho Hiep & Grill

3.3(774 reviews)

3.4 mi

First time trying out this location & I am definitely coming back…read more We stopped by before a baseball game to get to go food. I ordered the beef Banh Mi & it was delicious. All the ingredients tasted very fresh and the portion size was great.

How I have not written a review for this absolute gem is a mystery to me but here it is! I have…read morebeen coming here for a couple years and when I say it hits the spot..every.time! I mean the pictures speak for themselves! I have turned many friends and family members into Pho Hiep fans which works out for me bc when they suggest coming here to eat, I am always so excited. My usual is a lemonade with club soda (so refreshing) & the vermicelli bowl (i love them all but my favorite is the grilled beef) Also not pictured is their incredble Vietnamese coffee which is one of the best!

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Pho Viet Noodle

4.4(192 reviews)

1.8 mi

The food is absolutely amazing, but the service here stands completely on its own. Probably the…read morebest service I've ever gotten at a pho restaurant. The ambience is really nice and there's enough spacing between tables to where you don't feel invaded by your neighbors. I would highly recommend.

Definitely a place I would never come back to not because of the food but because of the horrible,…read morediscriminatory, and hostile environment. The older woman who was there was very rude and not only did she miss items on our order (egg rolls) but didn't bring us bean sprouts for our pho. It's sad to see the treatment our family got compared to others there... I felt horrible not leaving a tip because we always leave tips but she deserved nothing after the way she treated us.. I asked for my check 2 times and was completely ignored until the nice man in the kitchen who was very pleasant acknowledged our table.

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Banh Mi Paris Express

4.5(176 reviews)

0.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

16 years in business

We've ordered their number one Banh Mi sandwich: Bánh Mì Đặc biệt - their House Special "featuring…read morebuttery whipped mayo, chicken liver pâté, two types of ham, pickled carrot, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, with their signature soy sauce." We really enjoyed their #1 Banh Mi sandwich, which was fresh, tasty, and surprisingly healthy, with such a satisfying crunch. The sandwich meat wasn't fatty at all, thank goodness. The sandwich was reasonably priced at around $8 with tax, and it was such a refreshing meal for my boyfriend & me to enjoy in the middle of the summer heat. Not only was our House Special sandwich prepared and served quickly; we originally thought that our House Sprcial Bánh Mi was going be served warm. We were very satisfied with trying their sandwiches for our very firs time! I also noticed that Banh Mi Paris Express also carried to-go drinks, chiken egg rolls and other ready-to-go foods, which makes it especially convenient for busy individuals and families who are always on the go! Forgot to take a photo of our sandwich! Make sure to give this place a try for lunch sometime soon, they typically close at 4pm. Head's up - * there's ample amount of free parking within this shopping plaza, which is such a relief.

I was super excited to try this spot as it's a banh mi spot I wouldn't have to drive 20+ mins for…read more I got this crispy pork belly banh mi and the cha lua banh mi. The crispy pork belly was indeed crispy even after a drive home. I just wished it had a little more flavor. The cha lua banh mi was decent, but I wasn't a fan of how they added 2 small cuts to make it look like there was more.

House special $7.49

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PHOnomenal

4.8(512 reviews)

2.7 mi

Whoa, the pho is so good here. The broth is clear and so delicious. I drank half of the bowl first…read morebecause it was so good. Then I remembered to add the homemade chili oil sauce! I called ahead to let them know how many house specials I was ordering and what time. There was a slight wait for a table when I got there, and it made me even hungrier. The parking lot is tight, but it wasn't hard to get a spot. Service is great. Everyone is so friendly. I started with an order of shrimp roll. The roll itself is just ok; it has a lot of noodles. The peanut sauce was great and sweet. They ran out of the pork roll. They only make a limited amount of pho every day, and once they're sold out, they're done for the day. I definitely recommend to come early or call ahead. The pho though is actually PHENOMENAL. I would come back even though it's like a $25 meal. They give two beef ribs that have meat falling off the bone. The homemade chili oil was so good that I bought two jars to take home. When am I going to come back to National City?? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Cannot believe it took us this long not to try this spot…read more Arrived at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday. Waited 10 mins to get the available seats, which is okay since it's only like 8-10 tables. House Special Beef Ribs - 5/5 Broth taste - balance and rich flavors Beef tenderness - meat fell off the bone. Noodles - silky and smooth texture like it; not overcooked. We thought the herbs would be too overpowering with the soup, but it wasn't; it balances out the broth flavor overall. Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls - fresh veggies and delicious shrimp and savory pork slices with a good amount of peanut sauce. Big size rolls. 5/5 Fresh Sugar Cane Juice - refreshingly delicious. The price is on the high end with the size. They offer a small menu, but every dish is amazing! Outstanding customer service! Be patient and prepared to park by the street. Highly recommended for Pho lovers/foodies!

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Pho Convoy Noodle House

3.4(428 reviews)

6.0 mi

* Good Vietnamese spot if you don't want to drive all the way to El Cajon…read more* Spacious and clean dining area * Staff are always super sweet and welcoming * Pho is okay, but I really like their vermicelli bowls * Generous portions, especially with the protein * Mango and taro smoothies are both really good and taste like real fruit * Fried calamari is a must-order, huge portion and great for sharing Overall, a reliable neighborhood spot with friendly service, good portions, and solid food.

Came during a weekday night…read more Place was pretty empty. Parking was easy to find on their lot. Ordered their catering for $104. The catering supposedly only came in one size and was meant to feed 5-6 people. We picked up the catering 20 minutes from ordering. The food was ready when we picked it up. The vegetables were cold as expected and the meat was warm as expected. The amount of food we received was enough to feed seven adults. They were generous with the meat, but they were really salty. There wasn't enough bún to go around. Overall, we appreciated the speed of the meal, but not fan of its taste as everyone in the party thought the meat was way too salty.

Pho Convoy Noodle House a Vietnamese restaurant on Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Vista, CA

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Pho Convoy Noodle House a Vietnamese restaurant on Otay Lakes Rd in Chula Vista, CA

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Garlic noodles were soooo good, added shrimp and mushrooms. Service was smooth, no issues or…read morehiccups. Restaurant is also very cute and aesthetic on the inside :)

Great food I got the Birria ramen was a 20/10 and great service definitely coming back!read more

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Pho 7 Cow

4.6(935 reviews)

2.5 mi

Pho 7 Cow is probably my favorite Vietnamese spot in San Diego. The prices are great, you get a ton…read moreof food for your money, and this place is seriously a well-oiled machine. They know how to get people in and out FAST! Make sure you put your name on the waitlist tablet when you walk in. Once you're seated, the food comes out at lightning speed. My favorite thing to order is the cold rice vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and egg rolls. The veggies are always super fresh and crisp, the grilled pork is juicy with the perfect char, and their egg rolls are THE BEST. So crispy and filled with taro, pork, shrimp, glass noodles, and pickled veggies. Sometimes I'll honestly come here just to get an order of egg rolls as a snack because I crave them. I've had the pho a few times too, and it's also really good. Portions are generous, everything comes out fresh and fast, and the prices are still reasonable. This place is almost always packed, and there's definitely a reason for it. One of my San Diego favorites!

I was in the area and had Pho 7 Cow on my radar, so I decided to stop by. The attached lot has…read moreplenty of parking. There was a bit of a wait to be seated, which is usually a good indicator that this spot is a crowd favorite. We started with the eggrolls. They were delicious and consistent with what you'd expect from a solid pho shop. That said, $11 for six pieces does feel a bit steep for the portion. For pho, I went with the Tai Chin, which comes with well-done brisket and rare beef. They are incredibly generous with the meat portions. I actually finished all my noodles and was searching around for spare strands under the abundance of beef left over, which is a good problem to have. The service was highly efficient across the board. Our food came out quickly, and the staff proactively brought out all the veggies and chilli oil without us needing to flag anyone down. It's a well-run spot that definitely delivers if you're looking for a warm, comforting bowl of pho.

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Pho Ca Dao & Grill - Chula Vista

3.4(372 reviews)

0.3 mi

I used to love this place, till I got an extreme case of a stomach virus this past week I went to…read moreeat. The only reason I know it was here was because me and my roommate ate here together and we both got sick. We both ate the spring rolls and pho I'm pretty sure it was the spring roll Or just the food in general. All I can say is clean your vegetables/food. Sanitation is important in the restaurant industry. Because I am still not recovered. It's been brutal. I don't think I'll ever eat here again. This experience traumatized my stomach.

This is my second time dining here I absolutely loved the shrimp pho…read more I ordered the shaken beef garlic noodles, absolutely delicious I can't wait to come back and order more items on the menu . 10/10 highly recommend

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Pho Mai Cali & Grill

4.2(534 reviews)

1.7 mi

Needed to try this mom & pop restaurant. Lots of easy parking. Easy to order, lots of pictures…read more Ordered: Banh mi sandwich Chicken fried rice Pho with well done steak Vietnamese crepe Tara smoothie Mango smoothie Tiger milk tea Thai tea Attentive when ordering. Will return.

I've tried their bun bo hue, pho and egg rolls and they were all delicious. Both bun bo hue and pho…read morehad very rich flavour in the broth and all the meats were very tender and taste great. The egg rolls were served hot and crispy. Everything tasted fresh. They have a fair amount of space for indoor seating and it was neat. The service was good and very attentive. All the food came out on time. It became my favourite vietnamese restaurant in Chula Viasta/National City area and I would highly recommend to try this restaurant.

A wide angle view of the interior seating - fair amount of space here.

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John S.

15 years ago

I have lived in the Chula Vista area since 2006 and didn't really realize that the Best Chinese Vietnamese and Pho noodle establishments were right around the corner. Hidden behind Denny's on E. Street in a run down strip mall with ample parking is absolutely one of the best places I have eaten in all of San Diego. The food is fresh and tasty and always hot. The owner and his wife are so nice, friendly and accommodating. Its like everyone that walks through their door is their family. If you like Chinese, Vietnamese, or Pho Noodles stop by and give them a try. You wont be disappointed. They are opening a new expanded dining room. See you there! read more

Natasha R.

7 years ago

This is by faaarrrrrrrrr one of my absolute favorite places to eat! The food is authentic and perfect every single time, and they offer Vietnamese AND Chinese food! (Talk about best of both worlds) The main man & woman who work the front are so sweet and accommodating and already know me by name and what I like to order :)) My boyfriend and I order at least 3 times a week if not more, and like to try something new almost every time if we're not already craving one of their special dishes. I'm a regular customer and will always be coming back. I would give 10 stars if I could (: read more

Brittany K.

8 years ago

I've eaten here a few times, never cared to leave a review because it wasn't bad or good but the other day was an experience I have to tell. The customer service here is horrendous, always. But the food this last time was horrible. There was a hair wrapped in my dish, no apology, just gave me a new dish, which was cold. They charged me an extra $2.00 for rice which should've come with my dish, didn't waive it. The noodles were cold and tasted like bleach, no apology nor did they replace it. I won't be coming back here ever again. read more

Tom

11 months ago

This small, unassuming restaurant is located in a strip mall adjacent to a coin-operated drive-up car wash. Despite its modest surroundings, it offers good food at reasonable prices, complemented by attentive and welcoming service from the owner and staff. The area itself may feel less inviting, so guests are encouraged to exercise the same prudence and awareness one would in any unfamiliar setting. read more

Ashley L.

9 years ago

We really enjoyed the dining experience at Dragon Express. It was easy to make reservations, service was prompt and courteous, and the food was amazing! I was particularly impressed with the oyster (not pictured) very delicate and amazing flavor! The crab and lobster were also delightful. read more

Joshua T.

12 years ago

been coming here since i was a kid everyone is nice and the food is great my friend even started coming here. wide selection and good service. its very clean, and the tables look really cool haha i usually come here more than three times out of the month read more

Amanda L.

12 years ago

I love this place! I eat from here at least once a week. The food is great, they've got a big selection. The staff are great too, they're always so nice! This is one of my favorite places in the area! read more

James P.

9 years ago

I love Vietnamese food and there guys have really good plates. The combo of Vietnamese and Chinese is great. Pho is the best part and why i went with 5 stars solid! read more

Babababanananana ..

166

11 years ago

Good food but I came at 4 and the food was kind of cold so it wasn't as good as it could be. Other than that it was delicious...

Arvin A.

11 years ago

I've been coming here for years and it's always good food, good customer service, always clean and did I mention good food. ;-)

Suzanne B.

10 years ago

great food, good prices and the service is good. try it one time and you will be back! we have eaten there at least 20 times

Sofia R.

154

10 years ago

Pho was very very good as well as the eggrolls. Service is very good, employees are very kind and friendly.

Michael B.

13 years ago

Yummy and cheap. Can't do better than that. Everything tasted great, not overpowering at all. Will be back!

Cecilia S.

5 years ago

Been a customer for 5 years. All I can say is the food is delicious and customer service is always great!

Pat G.

11 years ago

Fresh, tasty and great selection our new favorite

Juan H.

14 years ago

great fresh tasting food will definetly come back

Geoff L.

12 years ago

Staff not helpful with menu options.

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