First certainly not trying to be mean at all but this place is not gourmet or authentic at all. I…read moremean they serve chow mein (what?!) & Japanese gyozas-not even fried spring rolls let alone real Vietnamese spring rolls. I get it-it is in MX & not even the US particularly the West Coast w/amazing Vietnamese restaurants in Cali/Oregon/Washington-so I walked in w/augmented lowered expectations. And I have been to Vietnam twice where you always get the real deal there naturally. I decided to try it because I am mostly new to Ensenada & when you google for this cuisine it appears that there may be one other Viet place in Centro-that's it. Total waste of my time & money-incredibly overpriced-the month before I ate at a truly family run Viet place on Palm Ave. off of I-5 just N. of San Ysidro also by a Walmart in an outdoor mall & my entree & sides (it was WAY more food than than here) were $13 US & here I paid the equivalent of $13 US total for just my entree AND white rice because, get this, they charge extra for rice-$2 US for a small plate of it! No way should one pay San Diego prices for similar cuisine here in Ensenada. Moving on... I ordered the typical Vietnamese "iced" tea. It was mostly cold but...NO ICE. I had to ask for a glass of ice. We were a party of 3. When I arrived the other 2 in my party had ONLY ONE menu to share between my Mexican amigo & fellow gringo friend. The owners (seemingly a husband & wife) never brought another one-and there was only ONE other patron there at the time we were! As we were leaving a table of 5 locals came in & lo and behold, they all got their own menu so it proves they have at least 5 menus. Unbelievable. Speaking of the menu-the photos are so tiny & poorly shot they are useless. Nothing is in English which I can understand somewhat but then dang, get better pics. I basically chose my entree of spicy fried chicken strips because at least I could figure out what it was. Oh, and the gyozas. WAY over cooked/fried-too crispy-they were not subtle and a bit chewy as they should be. Service. Terrible. Again, there was one other patron there. It took almost 5 mins. to get the bill and over 10 mins. to get the change from the pesos provided. Finally, this is in a pretty nice mall (yes, despite conflicting info on google, it is in the big Macroplaza near the Costco) w/nice looking businesses like the Telcel retail store almost right next door. However, the interior of this place is a dump-dark & dank. Overall it seems a bit dirty & run down so I decided not to even chance venturing into the bathroom. Perhaps the owners are not Vietnamese. Either way, it is borderline criminal to call this place either "Vietnamese" or "Gourmet". Total fraud. Look, I am doing these owners a favor in my humble opinion. They really, really need to step up their game particularly since I have to believe they are paying high rent to be in this location. I will never go back-I dabble in Thai, Indonesian & Vietnamese cuisine at home-I can do much better on my own. My advice is to never eat here & avoid the mistake I made. Understand I think Viet cuisine is the best on the planet-even better than Thai, Indian, Italian & Japanese for example. And I find Viets to be among the nicest/sweetest people on the 6 continents I have travelled to.

Okay báhn mì and barely acceptable pho. The restaurant has mostly Chinese dishes and I'm not…read moreimpressed with them. The sanitation of the place is highly suspect.

What a pleasant surprise to find this Poke/ Pho restaurant. Just happened to see it while walking…read morein town. Very fresh fish and veggies. Impressive brown rice but white rice as well. The sauces offered were all in house creations. I had a poke bowl this time but plan to come back tomorrow for the Pho. Like how clean and bright this place is. Ensenada is lucky to have this eatery.

Tasty PHO !!AND nice service with good prices would highly recommend you to check it out!.read more

Very good food I love this place one of my favorite restaurants around oc I love that stuff working…read morethere

Sokuna was a true joy for our group. We visited from LA, and were delighted by the authentic feel…read moreand Asian flair. We had the sushi Tampico roll, crunchy roll, spring rolls, and baby back ribs and all were perfect, especially the ribs and sushi Tampico. Ask the owner Stephen to share his story behind the artwork - you'll be inspired!

Ramen was pretty good. Soy sauce could be better. Good attention from staff on top of the food…read morecoming out decently quick

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.

7.5/10 This is good…read morepho, and not just for the Valley--I have eaten pho across the US and around the world. I am genuinely glad that it's here and I will 100% be back. Service is quick and easy. Was great at the short time they had the Brawley location and it is great at the El Centro location. They open late too, which is always a plus. The pho comes with all the normal toppings. Menu selection is limited for pho, but that's not a bad thing. Can't go wrong with a good pho tai. The soup has a rich flavor and has gotten better since I first tried it a year or so ago. Plenty of spices and is on the sweeter side.

Came again, glad to see people at the restaurant. Got the HU TIEU BO KHO ( VIETNAMESE BEEF STEW…read moreW/PHO NOODLES) this time instead of Pho, WARNING IT CAN GEY VERY SPICY . I'd say eating it was like eating Buldak, very well done although next time I will take the initiative to add less in. Personally, I cannot finish their soup in one sitting. Taro Buns were beautifully made again, goes well with some sweet coffee. Deserving of the 5 stars due to how polite the guy running the place was. You can tell effort is being made, and it does pay off.

Phuong Trang has been a San Diego staple for decades. It first started in Linda Vista in 1988,…read moreserving traditional Vietnamese family-style meals before moving to its current home on Convoy in 1992. Today, it's one of the most well-known Vietnamese restaurants in the city, and after this visit, I can definitely see why. One of my favorite things about coming here is the location. Even though it's right in Convoy, parking has never been an issue for me. I usually avoid the area because finding a spot can be a headache, but Phuong Trang has a large parking lot that makes stopping by so much easier. I came in for a quick takeout lunch. One thing to know before you go is they don't accept Apple Pay, so make sure to bring a physical card or cash. The staff was incredibly welcoming. They greeted me when I walked in, gave me plenty of time to look over the menu, and never made me feel rushed. That kind of hospitality really stood out. I ordered the Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli and the Shrimp, Pork & Jellyfish Salad. The salad comes with shredded green papaya, celery, cucumber, carrots, shrimp, pork, jellyfish strips, fresh mint, crushed peanuts, and shrimp chips.The salad was refreshing with plenty of shrimp and jellyfish throughout. I especially liked the crunch from the green papaya. My only complaint was that the dressing felt a little one dimensional. I wish it had a little more brightness to bring out the fresh herbs and vegetables. It was still enjoyable, though. The Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli was my favorite of the two. It came with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, pickled daikon and carrots, crushed peanuts, plus five grilled beef rolls wrapped around scallions. The beef had a delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The only downside was that the inside of the rolls was a little chewy since it didn't get the same char as the outside. Even so, every bite was packed with flavor, so it wasn't enough to take away from the dish. Between the friendly service, quick turnaround for takeout, and solid food, I can see why Phuong Trang has stayed so popular for all these years. I'd happily come back and keep working my way through their menu.

Phuong Trang is still a Vietnamese staple on Convoy. It used to be THE place for pho but now there…read moreis alot more competition. I came for lunch with my family on Friday at 1pm. Tons of parking, no wait and restaurant was only hlaf filled. Promptly seated and waiters are still aggressive about getting your order and then forgetting about you until you ready to leave. Food wasn't quite as good as I remember. We had fresh spring rolls, beef stir fry noodle dish, large pho, egg roll and grilled pork bun and wonton noodle soup. Main entrees were all about $17 and decent portion. I like Chinese style wonton noodles and beef stir fry noodles better--I feel Vietnamese style can be a bit sweet.

my absolute favorite pho spot in san diego. i've been coming here since 2020 and it never…read moredisappoints. the only thing i will say is that this place got super popular because of tiktok. so don't come during peak hours otherwise there is a line out the door!

My boyfriend and I have come here many a times and I gotta say we've never been disappointed. We…read morealways get our usual dishes ( bun thit nuong, pho, banh xeo) but this time around I decided to try their bun bo hue. It was surprisingly delicious and very flavorful. I would have never thought this because it seems as though pho and banh xeo are their most poplar dishes. So if you ever feel like wanting to change up your usual order, I highly suggest trying their bun bo hue. Customer service here is pretty much on point, food comes out at a reasonable speed depending on the dish ordered, plus don't be surprise, if there is a wait time to get a table since they seem to always be busy.

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 :)

The fusion menu is so good. The birria pho is the real star with super tender beef and a rich,…read moredeeply spiced broth that's total comfort food. Definitely don't skip the garlic noodles either; they're super savory, extra garlicky, and pair amazingly with the popcorn chicken, which comes out piping hot, crazy crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Friendly staff, quick service, and overall just great vibes. Will 100% be coming back!