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Pho Bo

4.4 (385 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Seafood, Soup
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Veggie P17.  Vegetarian Noodle Soup (Phở Chay)
Sonia V.

A solid, casual go-to spot for pho! Veggie option available. Service is pretty quick and there's indoor/outdoor seating. It is more costly when you ask for to-go orders (by like $2). Boyfriend always gets their beef broth pho and loves it. Says that the broth is very delicious and flavorful. Definitely hits the spot overall. Spring rolls are also good.

Yu S.

Delicious. If no one else got me, I know pho place got me. The last pho review I did, I mentioned wanting the thinly sliced steak to still be pink. This is what I was talking about. It's almost perfect. Overall, this joint is relatively generous with the meat also. A ton of brisket. I like the broth here more too. It's just a bit richer. More herbs also. I ordered a large, and it's an absurd amount of broth. I almost regret getting the lemonade soda. The place feels surprisingly trendy. I'll probably find a joint I like even more than this, but I think this is good enough for me to drop a *****.

P1. Special Beef Noodle Soup
Alexander C.

Have been craving pho for a while now so decided to give Pho Bo a try. Gotta say, their food is solid. Started with their Cha Gio (egg rolls) which came with lettuce, herbs and of course nuac cham for dipping. Wrap a roll in lettuce and herbs and get to dunking. Crispy, savory, sweet all the things really, very well done. For pho I went with Dac Biet that was loaded with all the goods. Meatballs, rare steak, tendon, and fatty brisket were all so tender and that broth, so fragrant and balanced. Plus ample amount of rice noodles. I was in slurpy heaven! I did take out and everything was packaged perfectly. Fortunately Pho Bo is close to where I live so my order arrived piping hot. Good job! Looking forward to trying more dishes soon especially their Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong, Egg Rolls & Char Grilled Pork with Vermicelli Noodles. *drool*

P1 (pho dac biet).
Tram N.

After dropping our luggage off since it was too early to check-in, I was thrilled that Gavin wanted Asian. The Uber ride was less than 8 minutes. We were the first to walk in. They open at 9. We picked a table right by the outlet so we can charge our phones. We ordered their P1 (pho dac biet) and Gavin ordered their C14 (BBQ pork fried rice). Service was fast and friendly. The broth was light and clean. The restroom was clean, the restaurant was spacious and inviting. Kudos to them being open early, too!

Pho Tai
Phuoc B.

It was my first time here and as you walk in the restaurant is very spacious and has a lot of seating. The food had a lot of flavor and the fish sauce was 10/10. Some places don't have good fish sauce. We ordered: Beef vermicelli 10/10 Pho tai 10/10 Egg rolls 10/0 Two smoothies 0/10 The service was fast and friendly! I wish we didn't order the smoothies because it just tasted like condense milk with slushy ice, if we didn't order that this would be 5 stars. Unfortunately they lose a star for the terrible smoothie.

Danchi N.

My daughter wanted pho and this was close by to Coronado. The pho here was amazing! The broth was nice and beefy, the depth that only comes from plenty of bones and meat stewing instead of the instant seasoning paste so many restaurants use in large quantities. I got pho dac biet and you can tell each cut of meat was carefully tended to make sure it was the right texture- the ve don ("crunchy flank") actually had a crisp bite that is so hard to get at restaurants! First time I had a bowl in SD that would be worthy of OC - delicious! The strawberry smoothie was also so refreshing.

Fatty Brisket Pho
Vanessa R.

I really enjoyed the pho broth--it was rich and full of flavor. They were generous with the meat in each serving (we ordered the large pho). I usually go to Pho Hoa when I'm craving pho, but Pho Bo definitely impressed me. I'll be coming back again.

Jacob T.

Overall: 4.5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 This spot is one of the best Pho's I've had. The service was fast, polite, and personable. And when I say personable, the older gentleman (Gramps) came and asked me "Hey, You ready!" Lol.. I wasn't ready yet. But they gave me that feeling like it's one of my older uncles asking me if I'm ready. The bathroom was super clean! This is always a plus in my book! The food, exceptional! One of the best pho broths I've ever had. The fatty brisket, the beef rib, the noodles, and the Thai tea, all delicious. Would I double back? Yesssirski!!

Broken rice with grilled pork and shrimp
Pauline L.

This place is right behind Chicano Park, across the way from Northgate Market, right in the corner. It's modern, clean, and spacious. Even the bathrooms had nice decor and were clean, which says a lot for a pho establishment. We had egg roll appetizers that were nice and hot, and crunchy. Could have used a little more salt or seasoning in the meat, but not bad. We specifically went here for my pescatarian friend, who asked me to make sure there was vegetarian pho. There was, but after the meal, she said the noodles were a bit overdone. I had the broken rice with grilled shrimp and pork. Mine was delicious, I'd order it again and again. Everything was seasoned well, pork was juicy and caramelized, and the 5 shrimp were a good size, with good bite... Not the dinky kind that I'm used to seeing, and not rubbery. Service was fairly quick; I'd come back here if I was in the area. My friend was staying at the Hilton Bayfront, and this was the closest pho spot, just a 6 min drive.

Diana C.

Absolutely delicious, just what you need on a nice chilly day. I ordered a small P8 and it was so filling. Definitely throw a bit of chili oil in the pho to make it spicy. If you are sick this will sure clear your sinuses. Our server was so attentive as well, never missed our refills and we didn't even have to tell him. Went here with my coworkers and we all loved it. Will be back!

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A good staple pho to order from uber eats. Fast delivery and lots of solid standard options to order from

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The best pho I've had in SD! I always get the fatty brisket pho :) I put my friend on and she went again the next day hahah

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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.

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