How I have not written a review for this absolute gem is a mystery to me but here it is! I have been 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! read more

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Pho Hiep is a Vietnamese eatery located a few doors down from a 99 Ranch in Chula Vista. We came here for a late lunch after visiting Sesame Place. Inside, its clean, brightly lit, and with walls adorned with artwork and musical instruments. Clean restroom too. The food portions are huge - a large is really large. Quality wise, the flavors are mostly there with some minor issues that make me rate 3 stars: Grilled Pork Bun came in a huge heaping bowl with lots of grilled pork. Most places slice up the pork evenly so its easier to heat. Here, we had a mix of some thinly sliced and some real thick pieces that were more a bit too chewy. Grilled Shrimp Rice - Usually our 5yo loves Vietnamese-style grilled shrimp but he was not a huge fan in the case. The shell-on shrimp were crooked properly but its missing some of the sweet, lemongrass flavors that we've grown to love and expect. Our son wound up eating all the pickled shredded carrots and radish instead. Wife ordered the BBH which looked really authentic with pieces of congealed pork blood and pieces of beef mixed onto a mild, non-spicy lemongrass broth. She liked the dish, but did comment that some of the beef pieces were on the chewy side. read more

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It's alright. Not bad, but not anything to write home about. Got a Large Pho Dac Biet, Nem Nuong, and Chicken Banh Mi. It did the job but def liked the Pho Hiep in Eastlake better when it was open. They did take a bit of time for the food, which wasn't an issue since we just walked around 99 Ranch and picked up some groceries. Wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but alright if it's on the way. Ended up just picking up and eating at home. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Service is a little slow but they had a big lunch rush and are understaffed. Entrees are well-priced and I always leave with leftovers. The grilled pork is my go to, either with the rice or vermicelli. The shopping center has a parking lot, which can fill up quickly during lunch time. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Grilled pork combo rice entree - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Came here to order 2 appetizers for take out. I asked to remove one item and the older man at the counter said its too late I already entered it. I hadn't even swiped my card and it was still on the tipping screen and nothing processed. Nice try trying to take advantage of customers!!! I told him if you cant figure out how to delete one item then to delete the entire order. All of a sudden he magically remembered how to do it. I know times are tough but no need to take advantage of costumers. If they love the food and service the ppl will come on their own. I will never return again. Yes I was still nice enough to tip bc I felt sorry he felt the need to desperately do such a thing. Go eat some where else! I recommend Noodle House on East 8th Street National City. Poor service is never worth the food. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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On a pho kick lately, and Pho Hiep is one of the first Vietnamese restaurants I've tried in Chula Vista! Their pho noodles were not my preferred texture as I like them a bit softer, but they did stick to the bottom of the bowl and were hard to stir. My order was #9: Rare Beef and Tendon. The steak came almost completely cooked, as not advertised so I was a bit disappointed. Their broth was hearty though, and I finished all of the soup! They have more than just pho, like banh mi sandwiches and other noodle and rice entrees. Service was very limited last Sunday, as there was no host to be found and we found ourselves asking to order and to get utensils. Their pho is an overall 7/10, I really enjoyed the broth and the portion for a small was fairly generous. My overall rating for Pho Hiep would have to be a 3/5 stars! read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - #9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I have no idea how I have not been to this place as many times as I've been in this shopping center!! Came here for lunch, the restaurant is clean and had good upbeat music playing. We were sat right away into a booth. We ordered some spring rolls and individual pho (I got the meatballs cuz honestly I'm not a red meat kind of person). The spring rolls were so good, realt refreshing and the peanut sauce was impeccable!! The pho was good but the broth could've been better, it was missing umami. Overall it's a good spot for lunch and I'll definitely be back!! read more

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Haven't been to this location in a while, so decided to revisit since the Eastlake location shut down (RIP). Parking is always decent here and there was no wait so we were seated immediately, however, we didn't quite enjoy being seated right by the door that leads to the kitchen. Staff were nice and we had no issues. We enjoyed all the upgrades to the furniture and walls, it elevated the experience. Our pho was decent but you could tell it needed to simmer for another day or so. Overall, not bad. It was nice to eat at a comforting spot, just wish the pho broth was more umami. read more

The food has always been good here, though their service was always up and down. My last few visits had great service. The pho here is good but their grilled beef and shrimp with vermicelli noodles are amazing. Big portions served with a lot of veggies and sauce. Their Thai tea is better than those served at most boba places too. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Spring Cha Gio (3 Roll) - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I ordered to-go, in person. I was bummed when I found out you can't just order the broth. It was for a sick friend. That's what she asked for. Got meat with it in the end. Sigh. The place looks nice. Clean. Not too dark or bright which actually means a lot to me. All the food was great even my friend's soup! I recommend the fried spring roll at the top of the first page I think... Love the fresh spring rolls too! read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Register and back wall of tables. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great place for Vietnamese food in the area. My go to pho order is the Dac biet. The #1 special pho with all the meats- I'll like to add meat ball which is not commonly included and is an extra charge as it is here. I got the small bowl and it was filling. Got the 3 fried egg rolls- i like to wrap it in the lettuce and add the herbs and dip in the fish sauce. also got the #7 banh mi which is the grilled pork to go. The pho broth was ok- still like to add hoisin and sriracha sauce for added flavor. Banh mi was packed with a good amount of meat and veggies- at home I added extra mayo and sriracha, probably could've just asked them to add it there. Bathroom inside and parking lot out front. read more

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I've been coming here for years and thought I did a review of this spot. I guess not... So here it is. I ordered the grilled pork, shrimp over vermicelli noodles. So fresh and grilled to perfection. Plenty of lettuce and bean sprouts and protein as well. My wife ordered Pho. Not sure which one but, she enjoyed the warm flavorful broth, the vermicelli noodles and fresh veggies on the side. The service was excellent. They even brought a bottle of sriracha even without us asking. I like the ambiance of this place. Modern with a nice spacious dining area. Overall, the best Vietnamese restaurant hands down in the area! read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Classic pho bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I've been coming here for years. Always clean, consistent, fast, and delicious. The broth is a little more mild and less salty than most Pho's, but this is how I prefer it. Lets me add the spice/lemon/salt/etc the way I like it. Service is hit or miss but overall never had a problem that would ever prevent me from eating here. In a busy strip mall but there is plenty of parking. read more

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The food is delicious. The service is good. The ambiance is a little cute mom and pop restaurant. Just walked in no reservations needed. I highly recommend! I've also had their delicious fried egg rolls which I ordered for take out. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Shrimp and pork spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I enjoy coming to have dinner in this restaurant specially when Lucy is in and makes the experience of having dinner exceptional! Definitely will recommend this place to my friends. Thank you Lucy for doing such a great job by making customers feel welcome! read more

Love, love, love this place! I've been coming here for decades and first of all, i love they remodeled this place with modern lighting and decor. It is def a spot where you can take your friends or family for a pho date! Besides Pho,they have a variety of rice or vermicelli dish options. I especially love the grilled chicken and also the combo of rib eye with shrimp plate -- i love the flavor, the quality and the portion size is generous. The only thing they can prolly improve on is, some of the staff could practice the art of smiling, and being more attentive and checking in at least once... I'm sure that will be a plus! read more

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40+ minutes for 3 banh mi sandwiches and 1 order of egg roll. They prioritize dine-in orders than take out orders. The banh-mi breads are hard, but the ingredients (meats,vegetables, etc) are good. read more

This is our Go-To for Pho and Egg rolls! The place is always swarming with hungry customers and the service is always prompt and courteous. I've been coming here for years and it's always gives me a "homey" feeling when we come here. The owners are very nice and seems to love on their workers since most have worked there for so many years! I hope you take the time to check them out! You won't regret it! read more

Not sure how this is my first review here. Been eating here since 2013 and when the Navy sends me back to SD this is one of my favorites. I know I left several reviews at the Pho Hiep château in East Lake. The pho is always on point. You can smell the broth from the door!! Which is the signature of a good pho restaurant! Can't smell it don't eat it! Service has always been solid. I see some of the faces from the other restaurant so that warms my heart. Coming here is like coming home again! So happy to give them my business and sorry that it took so long to review it! read more

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The pho is usually really good ... I come here several times a month for lunch as I work nearby. Sometime the pho has an out of this world taste and other times it meh ... service is kind of slow though... read more

Food is decent but expect rude behavior and eye rolls from the guy with the dreads. The music is good though.

Came on a Friday at 12:30 PM for lunch and there was no wait. I started with fried Vietnamese eggrolls. It came hot and crispy with fresh green lettuce and herbs and I also had the marinated grilled pork chops that were cooked to perfection. Service was attentive and friendly. I also ordered the Vietnamese iced tea. You had to stir it and pour it over ice however with a little bit more water it was perfect and I really enjoyed it. I definitely would come back as the prices were reasonable and I have no complaints. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Cha Gio (3 Roll) - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Service here is awful! I placed an order over the phone, and it's been an hour now and I'm still here waiting for my order that should have been ready in 15 to 20 minutes per their advice. Terrible! read more

Food was delicious, good service and priced well. Lately it's been crowded during dinner time so go early.

This place is a staple in Chula Vista. Their restaurant is always so packed, but for good reason. Their pho is always so good and filling. Their prices are reasonable for what you get and the service is always quick. read more

My family and I have been coming to this location for years. It's small but it in a convenient location here in Southbay, and we don't usually have to wait for a table. We always get good service, and the food is always pretty good. My go to items are the Vietnamese iced coffee and egg rolls, and I love that they give you the lettuce to wrap around it. And I either the get shrimp and crab pho, or the rare beef pho, both are delicious choices. With covid and staffing shortages, the service has suffered a bit, but we got excellent service on this last visit. Sad to see that some of the staff from the beginning are no longer there but this is still a regular spot for us based on good quality food and service. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Do not go to this place I waited 50 minutes for a to go order because they lost my receipt. DONT GO HERE

I love pho hiep and grills bun Bo nuong and their cha gio. I got it to go and it was still really good

First time here and the food was amazing, I ordered the #7 on the menu and the flair the pho was magnificent. Event the lemonade was good!

Neither good nor bad this place has a nice aesthetic. The food is tasty, but the price has gone up over the years. The quality has been waived and the items haven't suffered from shrink inflation. My biggest critique is actually just the price of items. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Thai tea with Boba - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

When I'm craving bun Bo hue this is my go to spot down south. Good food and friendly staff. My family likes getting the banh mi's from here also. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - My go to when I'm craving bun bo hue down in the South Bay. - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Must dine in....great food carefully prepared and excellent, friendly service. Delicious broth, fresh craveable Bahn Mi' beautiful chicken cabbage side salad. Huge portions very satisfying. read more

Tonight, GinaBee and I started with three egg rolls. Nice and crunchy! shared the large Duk Biet (pho). Always perfect for a cold evening. It warms your body and your heart. Then. We shared a Taro Milk with Boba. Yuh-mee! Great after dinner non-alcoholic drink. read more

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My husband & I had eaten dinner on April 3rd. The girl took our order by the numbered item we had given her. After 30 minutes, they brought the food our table. I specifically ordered #29 that did not contain shrimp. I am allergic to shellfish. I pointed that out, and they said they'd get my order correct. After ONE HOUR, I finally got the meal that was originally. The oldest gentleman that worked there saw that I had not received it and had checked what was going on. He told me that I will get it soon. After fifteen minutes, I asked the girl if my meal was ready yet. Poor customer service!!!!!!!! read more

I wasn't expecting much from yet another pho place. However, this one is slightly nicer than most. I'm quite the pho snob so I'm not easily moved. The broth was good, the presentation was great, and the service was good. Though, I wasn't moved. The great things are, the place was spacious and I didn't crowded. The bathrooms were clean and when I went for lunch the lines weren't long at all. It was a very decent lunch. read more

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The restaurant is busy, guests are waiting in line, and the cashier keeps answering the phone instead of prioritizing the in-person customers. I ordered togo and they ran out one of the items and they didn't even inform me until I opened the togo box to check. Slow and unprofessional. read more

Excellent Bhan Mi sandwiches and the number 29 is a favorite noodle dish. Service is always friendly and professional

I am seriously saying this, yes you hear me, its serious, the Broken Rice here especially the pork omelette kind of othing is the best, so tasty and everything else has good flavor, I always also go to Convoy and Mira Mesa area and I know for sure this is better. My son really love the broken rice... The Pho is good too, always get the Dac Viet, its the special one. read more

Pho Hiep & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Food is great never a disappointment however the service and the staff are so rude! Management is great tho, they walk around to make sure everyone is doing well while the servers look at you with the RBF face. So awkward eating there with someone looking at you and possibly judging. read more

Really good I love it so much its fresh spring rolls are so good boba is good. really recommend. delicious.