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    4.8 (276 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Trecia L.

    My husband and I came here for lunch on a Friday. There were quite a bit of people having lunch but there were no lines into most of the eateries in the area. We opted to grab lunch at Pho Central. I was going to order pho but I thought I'd order something different. I ordered #21 - grilled chicken with egg rolls and rice noodles. My husband ordered #28 - grilled chicken with egg rolls and rice. It came out in a reasonable amount of time. The portion size was good. The egg roll pieces in the dish was the best part. The sauce was in the side, but it wasn't for me personally. I ate what I could and brought it home and added my own sauce. I do look forward to returning to trying their pho.

    Broken rice with grilled pork and egg rolls
    Wai C.

    The restaurant is not big, only a few tables. However, you can choose to eat outdoor and the server will bring the food outside to you. We ordered a pho with just briskets, chicken pho and a broken rice dish with grilled pork and egg rolls. All came out hot and delicious. Even my boys keep nodding their head when eating, which is great. If I'm ever around this area again, will definitely come back to this place.

    Raw steak pho
    Astrid R.

    Amazing food and great service! I sat in the patio area and it was very pleasant and calm. The owner was very welcoming and really added to the experience! Thank you for this delicious beef pho and thai tea with boba!

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    Matthew G.

    Food was amazing for the price point! The owner is so kind and helpful. We were extremely pleased with this pho!! Seating outside was beautiful and very chill.

    Pho rare steak and 4. Spring Rolls with Grilled Pork
    Alice C.

    Pho and spring roles hit the spot! Tucked away in this office / food area with other food spots nearby. Owner was super sweet and our food came out very fast! Interior is adequately sized but we just sat outside and our food was brought out to us

    Dinner
    Ivy Jane A.

    We went here for the first time. We ordered chicken pho and well done steak pho. Both soups costs about $13 each. The broth tastes really good. My son love it so much. The service is friendly and quick. We went around 5:30pm so it was not that busy. They serve us our food within 15 mins. The ambiance is okay. They have TV playing sports. Floor is clean and the parking space is big enough to accommodate lots of customers.

    Sou L.

    I ordered the pho combination and it was bland! The tendons were a bit tough. The place is clean and quaint with several tables available for dine in. Disappointed that they offer disposable utensils and only one sriracha packet. Service was nice hence the extra star.

    Rare and well done steak
    Carter S.

    Food was bomb! Got the pho and was amazing. Friends got the rice bowl and vermicelli and they too really liked it. Owner is a super nice and friendly guy. Plenty of seating for inside and outside.

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    Christina C.

    came here bc it always smells so good! decently priced and quick service. i'm a bit picky with my pho but it's good. nice clear broth. would love to come in for happy hour and try some of their other options

    Chicken pho added veggies
    Kelly R.

    This is a wonderful spot to have some great Vietnamese food and sit outside in the patio. I had the chicken pho and added veggies. I love that you can add extra meter of veggies to anyone of the soups. Hubby had a pork banh mi, and spring rolls. Will definitely be back. Our server was super friendly too.

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    Kris G.

    We are on a quest to find our favorite pho in north county. After a late night, I was really craving some flavorful pho broth and Pho Central had good reviews. Located in a shopping plaza in an area that mostly has office buildings, it was quiet on a Saturday morning, but there still were people coming to get their fix. You order at the counter and then they bring you your food to the table. The cutlery was all disposable, but the dishes and bowls are reusable if you are tracking that sort of thing. (It was a question on Yelp lol) I had the pho with rare beef. I enjoyed it. Was hoping the broth would be a bit more flavorful, would definitely get it again. My bf had the spring rolls with chicken. He liked them and enjoyed the peanut dipping sauce. We need to try the bahn mi next.

    Rare steak pho
    Michelle R.

    Delicious rare steak pho with perfectly tender beef and a rich, flavorful broth that warms you up with every sip. Simple but outstanding.

    Wing C.

    Didn't expect their pho to be so good in this random food plaza at Carlsbad. The owner was so friendly and sweet. Def worth 5 stars!

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    It's very to go pho. Lack of flavor and service was ok. Not a place really for sit down pho.

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    6 months ago

    The chicken pho is phenomenal! So delicious ! Plus the staff is so great creating a welcoming environment.

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    The owner was extremely friendly and the food came out within 10 minutes or so. Love the vibes in here and would totally come back again!

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