This is one of the iconic pho spots in City Heights that has been here for over 40 years. One of my only go to places when I'm craving for a good hot bowl of pho even on a hot day. This place is super fast pace with people always coming in and out. Food comes out super fast and they have over 10 to 15 workers they're just waiting to help you at any given time. Parking lot is super small and can be very difficult to find parking during lunch hours. Broth has that sweet, Savory, and Umami flavor that you can only get at home. Always ask for their pickled onion and chili oil on the side. read more

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First time here and barely had time to read the menu before they asked for the order. I ordered the #5 or #6 (I forgot which one) and it came out within less than 5 minutes. I appreciate that they gave a lot of meat but the broth was a little different. Service was okay - they didn't check on me (which is fine cause I had everything I needed). Large parking lot. read more

My favorite pho in San Diego!!!! Quick service, deep flavors, and a perfect way to start or end your day. This place is a staple of the community and will be curing all of your aches, woes, and hangovers. read more

Pho Hoa - #17 - rare steak & brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

When I got there, the workers were not happy that I had a service dog with me. There was about six workers that came out just to stare at us and not sure what they were saying but I'm pretty sure they were talking about us. They ended up putting us in a corner that was very hot with no air circulation. Our food was brought out pretty quick, but after our food was brought out, nobody checked on us. My stomach started hurting after eating that food and it is still hurting days later. I'm not sure why this place has so many stars, but my experience was definitely a one star experience and I will not be going back. read more

Pho Hoa - Pho rare meat and fatty meat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Went in on a Sunday noon and we were seated right away! I recommend looking at their menu prior to coming because menu is pretty limited (mainly pho) and their service is very quick-- the server was waiting to take our order as soon as we got the menu. The pho came out hot and super flavourful and the viet coffee was really strong and yummy! They have designated parking in their lot as well. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the best pho restaurants in SD. They are always busy but the space is so large with lots of tables so I never have to wait. Service is quick. My go to order is the pho tai and chin which comes with steak and brisket. The medium size is a very generous size with tons of noodles and meats. The broth is rich, hearty and comforting. There is a decent size parking lot but can be pretty tight. read more

Pho Hoa - Pho Tai, Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the top pho restaurants in SD! They are consistently busy but the interior is large, so I never have to wait long for a table or the food either. I love the pho tai and chin which comes with rare steak and well-done brisket. A medium is a good size and comes with so much meat and noodles! The broth is hearty and light. There is a decent sized parking lot but the spots can be tight read more

Pho Hoa - Menu as of July 2026 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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This spot only sells pho, beef stew, and beverages. We got their pho and it was a solid bowl of pho! The service was incredibly quick - we were seated immediately and got our food less than 5 minutes after ordering. Their broth was very soothing and the portions were good. read more

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Where has this place been all my life? One of if not the best bowls of pho in the are. It's a no frills type of place. Real hole in the wall type. Broth, meats, veggies-all outstanding. Service was quick. They brought out our chili oil fast and brought two even though we asked for one (two was definitely needed). Pho lovers must visit. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

To all PHO-AHOLICS, whether it's pouring rain or sunny skies, this is our favorite spot to grab a bowl of pho. It's always packed but don't worry, you'll always find a seat because the service is fast. The menu isn't huge, but their specialty is pho--delicious and always served hot! This place has been around for ages. We're always here, either coming home from the airport after a long flight, recovering from a hangover, or just craving pho on any given day off. read more

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Craving pho and the only place worth getting it at is here! This is a no frills, eat and go place that attracts locals and the curious. What keeps me coming back is the broth. I always finish it all. I don't know what they make it with, but it is a bowl of love! Brisket and flank are my go tos. This time I added siracha since I was fighting a cold. Don't pass this place up! read more

Pho Hoa - Flank and brisket pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Very good pho with straight forward service. No frills but enjoyable soup that will hit your craving.

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup. Hoa means harmony, balance or peace. Phở Hòa: Combines the two words to represent the harmony of flavors and balance of ingredients in the soup as defined by Google. This Vietnamese restaurant in the City Heights area of San Diego was listed on Yelp as among the list recommended with high reviews. Over two weeks ago, I was feeling under the weather. I had to slowly reintroduce my body to wholesome foods and I was craving an aromatic pho broth. This restaurant opens earlier than most at 07:00a and that's when I visited. The surrounding area is rough, but there's parking in their lot steps from the entry, and I appreciate the convenience. The host/waiter spoke little English but the menu with the numbered list of selections makes it easy to point and order. The menu was clean, almost newish and ONLY offers various Pho soups and a drinks menu. Ordered number 17, the Pho Chin which is the beef broth noodle soup with rare slices of beef and slices of lean brisket and wanted very minimal noodles. I was only interested in this authentic Vietnamese broth and enjoyed this version of pho very much. I packed the remaining portions of meat and herbs to go. My little baby loves the meat slices especially with the herbaceous taste. Service was cordial, efficient and accommodating. While this restaurant is not fancy, zero ambiance, I appreciated the cleanliness of the menu and surface areas. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Be aware they only accept CASH!! No ApplePay, No credit cards, just CASH. The hot clear aromatic pho broth with its balance of ingredients and harmony of flavors did work its magic to help heal my body and makes this restaurant worthy of a visit, Pho Hoa...recommend. read more

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Every time I order the Vermicelli noodle bowls the menu says it comes with an egg roll. I've ordered 2 different times and have never gotten eggrolls in my vermicelli bowl. It's really not cool. Management needs to look at the menu and retrain staff. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This Bò Kho was ok. The broth itself was decently seasoned but felt too light for my personal taste. WAY too light. This even had a rain buff. Stick to the Pho here. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

My number one go to spot for PHO!!!! I've been coming here for years, the flavor never changes. It's so good and authentic. Great portion and affordable prices. My favorite is the tripe and rare steak or the special combination if I'm feeling extra hungry They have a lot of condiments for your special bowl of pho and variety of pho to choose from. Wonderful service from the staff, they are pretty quick with the orders, bill and cleaning up. Parking is limited but there is street parking available. Thanks for reading my review. Have a blessed day Yelpers. read more

Phò Hòa in City Heights/Talmadge is a classic, fairly authentic Vietnamese pho dining experience. I give this spot a solid 4.4/5 stars. It's not the greatest I've had, but it's definitely up there. The layout of the restaurant, the busyness, and the carts they use remind me a lot of being on the train in Vietnam. To say they're on top of the tables is an understatement--the staff are constantly available, cleaning, and ready to take your order at any second. My friend and I ordered brisket, rare steak, and tripe pho. We loaded up our bowls with basil, jalapeños, hoisin, sriracha, and chili oil. The broth was good, the meat was tender--particularly loved the brisket--and the portions were good. For some reason my bowl had a smaller portion of noodles, but there's plenty of meat, so I'm not complaining. I think that the broth could use a bit more complexity, perhaps more anise and a longer steeping time with more bones. All in all, it's a solid pho though. Lots of seating, fast service, a range of meat cuts--basically a no-frills, classic pho eatery with good prices and a no-nonsense atmosphere. If I had to choose other pho places to rank above this one, I'd say Pho Sao Bien or Pho Minh are slightly better in terms of broth quality. read more

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Came on a Friday evening craving pho. There were a number of pho spots all in that same area but we chose this one. We both ordered pho. Service was incredibly fast! After we placed our order, it seemed like it was only 2 minutes before our food came out! Ambiance is decent- it's a massive dining room and great for larger parties that aren't looking for a fancy ambiance but rather some authentic pho. While it wasn't the best pho I've had, it was good and definitely satisfied our pho craving. read more

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I've actually never been inside Pho Hoa. Their menu is quite simple as they only have different varieties of Pho. Although they do have Bo Kho-- but that was the only different item I saw. Their drink menu is nicely priced or so I thought as I saw cups are on the smaller side. After seeing the size, I'd actually prefer if the drinks were $1 less, but then again...they are making most of the drinks fresh and with quality ingredients it seems so understandable for pricing. In all honestly, for 2025 especially, the pricing for the entire menu is fair! I think, their prices went up maybe $2-3 from before. The interior of Pho Hoa is super spacious, I think it's bigger than Pho Ca Dao. And there's a lot of workers, but I guess they have different tasks. We would ask one worker for the menu and he would relay to someone else to bring the menus, the water, etc. The inside of the restaurant is very clean! All the sauce bottles and utensils were clean and well stocked. I wish they had some small plates so I could mix the hoisin and sriracha for my bo vien (meatballs). I ordered their #18, Pho Bo Vien, Size Small Bowl, $14.50. After Pho Tai, this is my next favorite to order. Here at Pho Hoa they give you large pieces of bo vien and it was a tad darker in color than I usually see it. It had good flavor though. The broth was piping hot and had a nice fragrant taste. It had thinly sliced onions and green onions as well. They used thin pho rice noodles & it was slightly in a lump at the bottom of the bowl at first...which is why I recommend lifting it up and down to loosen them. They gave us 2 plates of pho basil, beansprouts, jalapeño, lime, and even sawtooth herb (ngò gai)! Rather than refilling the glasses of water they come out and give entirely new cups which means more for them to wash. The small size was honestly the perfect size for me to eat. At other restaurants, I usually share with my mom and even then sometimes we wouldn't finish a bowl. This one was delicious and I'd recommend stopping by for lunch if you're in the area and want some pho. The drinks looked good too-- Thai tea, lemonade, ca phe sua da, and if you get the iced tea lemonade maybe ask for more tea. They even had che ba mau, sam bo luong, salty lemon/plum drink, and sua dau nanh! read more

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This place is one of those pho restaurants that doesn't need reviews because all the locals know that this is THE SPOT for pho. It's always packed but you can get seated pretty quickly. Parking is very hard, but if you're able to get a spot, it's your lucky day. read more

Pho was okay. Portions were good with tons of meat. Broth was kind of murky and they gave so few vegetables that were not very fresh. Prices are alright, about $13-15 per bowl. They only serve pho and drinks, no other Vietnamese food or appetizers. I usually don't care about good service at these kind of inexpensive Asian restaurants, but truly they are next level in rushing you even if they're not busy. They ask incessantly from the moment you walk in if you're ready to order. They do, however, get you your order incredibly quickly. Other random service quirks include reaching over you to grab sauce bottles from the table, giving attitude after forgetting to bring XYZ and being asked for it. They're a little better when you ask in Vietnamese for some reason but not by much. read more

Best pho in SD, fantastic portions of steak and really generous with the amount of toppings!

I've been going here since 2015. The pho here is amazing, and you won't regret coming here. It's a hole in the wall place with delicious authentic pho. read more

This place is a place where my friends and I frequent when we get back from fishing. It is one of the only restaurants that is opened at 7am. Breakfast pho after getting off multi-day fishing is super satisfying. I usually get pho dat biet with an iced Vietnamese coffee. The food comes out super quick, which may be because we usually come here way early in the morning. The restaurant is basic in the decor where it is not anything fancy. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Located in San Diego, just south of SDSU, just north of City Heights. This is the place to have some of the best Pho in San Diego. It's a large restaurant, and on the weekends, all the tables are full. We came on Sunday at noon, and only waited about 5-6 minutes. The broth is really nice and clear, finely sifted clean, with the homestyle goodness and no MSG. The staff are experienced, efficient and have worked here for 15-20 years, as my friend tells me. I live north, but will come again. read more

Still the best pho in the world even after eating here close to 30 years. Fastest service, and still that good ol hole in the wall with the most authentic pho flavor. Best lazy Sunday feeling and good vibes every time I go. read more

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Pho Hoa is a pho specialty restaurant, only serving up the best Vietnamese noodles in SD. I was amazed with the 2. Specialty Dac Biet. I normally dislike Tendon but it was soft, and thinly sliced savory collagen goodness. Their broth was full of flavor. I am so happy to have had their pho and now can frequent this place instead of driving to OC. 100% would recommend!!! read more

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Simple basic menu - but they're great at it. The pho base had great depth and came out very quickly. Great prices and customer service. Doesn't look like much on the outside, but the food is what matters the most, right? read more

[Taste: ] the broth was very tasty, clear, and hot! Good selection of protein and portions. Very satisfying! [Service: ] very good, got our food super quickly [Comments: ] Everyone was right, phenomenal Thai tea. [Parking: ] lot parking [Bathroom: ] most likely read more

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forgot to take a picture this time cause the food was so good. the place is big and there was no waiting time plus a good size parking. service was quick and you can even buy extra broth which was on point! im def coming back here! they only sell Pho and beverages but they have a good number of options. lots of locals eat here too, love that it's not viral but food is legit will take a nice pic next time! read more

Super fast service, I never had to wait to get seated which is nice! The only really big downside is that their parking is very cramped and during dinner time, it's very hard to find parking. The pho here is one of my favorite in San Diego, the broth is really good ! read more

Pho Hoa - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Fuego!!! Pho Hoa was a slam dunk tonight. I've been looking for the best pho near me and pho Hoa in City Heights / Talmadge had great reviews. Easy to find, right off El Cajon, Pho Hoa clearly is a hidden gem because it was packed tonight. I ordered to-go and was in and out in no less than 5 minutes. I'd never ordered pho to-go so appreciated the guy at the front offering and recommending uncooked noodles so that they weren't soggy by the time I made it home. Super flavorful broth, good portion of beef, and came with all the fixins. Perfect meal for a cool weeknight dinner after a long work day. Thanks pho Hoa, I'll def be back to dine in soon. read more

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We tried coming here on a Friday a few weeks ago, arriving almost an hour before their posted closing time of 8 PM (as listed on both Google and Yelp), but were turned away and told they now close at 7 PM. That was pretty frustrating and unexpected. I'm not sure if it was just for that specific day, but if their hours have changed, they should really update their online listings and we ended up having to go elsewhere. We decided to come back this past weekend to give it another try. Overall, I thought the pho was just okay. I honestly don't understand the hype around this place. I ordered the fatty brisket pho, and my boyfriend got the #1. My broth was very bland it lacked depth and flavor, though the meat itself was good. I ended up adding salt and pepper, but it still didn't make much of a difference. My boyfriend's pho was also just okay. It was noticeably oily, with a lot of yellow oil floating on top, and despite having a variety of meats, the broth still lacked flavor. Maybe my standards for pho are just higher since I grew up near Westminster and also lived near San Jose, where there are a lot of great pho spots but for us, this place was just average. read more

Pho Hoa - Fatty Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the GOAT in San Diego for pho. Hands down. You want a great bowl of pho served up quick with no nonsense and cafeteria lighting, you're in the right place. read more

Pho Hoa - Flank steak with well done brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Not only can you get your Pho in under 5 minutes, but it's also damn good at Pho Hoa. Inside is your classic old-school vietnamese pho shop with a lot of tables and minimal decor. Upon sitting down, ordering, and getting our pho, it took less than 5 minutes (not joking). They have their assembly line down to a tee and this was insanely quick service. I got the Pho Dac Biet Xe Lua (X-Large) which came with a generous portion of food. The variety of meat cuts were great and I really liked each one. The broth was flavorful and so addicting. Definitely one of my favorite pho spots now in San Diego. And for only $14 this is a steal. Sure, they aren't the 'friendliest' when it comes to customer service, but this is typical for these kind of down-to-earth vietnamese restaurants. Expediency and great food trumps all. read more

Pho Hoa - Pho Dac Biet Xe Lua (X-large) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is our go to Pho spot when we're in the area. Parking is a bit tricky but it's definitely worth the hassle. The seating is not that fancy. One big dining area. I actually enjoy the fact that there are no televisions or loud music playing. You are able to focus on the food and your company. The broth is consistent, noodles always fresh, and serving size is generous. Service is also consistent. Fast and friendly. The food comes out quickly and up to temp as the menus is succinct. Would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Always a good place for a great bowl of pho. Nothing fancy but they do it very well. Also, they have parking. read more

Pho Hoa - Well done beef pho, - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here on a Sunday for lunch. There was a small line out the door but the wait wasn't too long. There's a small parking lot so you might have to park farther away if you don't get lucky. I ordered the pho dac biet (special) with a side of bo vien (meatballs). The broth was savory and delicious. There was a good portion of meat and the side of bo vien was generous. The Thai tea was good too. I didn't realize it came with whipped cream or I would've asked not to add it. This was our first time eating here and we noticed after the fact that people were ordering small plates of chili oil. Wish we knew ahead of time as I would've loved to have tried it with our pho. Service was very quick and there are a good amount of tables inside. Long tables for large parties as well. They take your order at the table but you pay at the counter. Overall a great first time here, I would recommend this place if you're in the area and craving pho! read more

Pho Hoa - Pho dac biet with a side of bo vien - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Coming from OC, I've always had pretty high expectations. There are so many amazing pho spots out there, but so far, I'd say this is my favorite pho spot in San Diego. read more

Popular pho spot in SD. Parking is a bit tough but, available. Ambience is pretty basic, you don't come here for the fancy decor but, for their Pho. Pho is pretty much the only thing available here and what they are known for (it's in the name). The price point is good, the soup is good. It's a very standard pho. It comes with the regular add-ons + sawtooth herb. I don't like that herb, it's like a strong version of cilantro. It kind of ruins the pho IMO read more