I was told by a friend that this is the best pho in town and boy was she right. This place reminds me of vietnam. It only serves pho which now you know this will smack! The place is packed and they have people coming in and out. The servers are actually really kind they just naturally have an RBF until you smile at them. Broth so rich! read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Perhaps my expectations were too high for this OG pho shop in City Heights. It's near one of the gyms where I exercise so I stopped by during the recent holiday break. I thought there would be fewer customers, but that wasn't the case as the narrow parking lot to the side and back of the building was at capacity. I found a curbside space a couple of blocks away and walked into the dining room which was about 3/4 full. Quite a few tables had not been cleaned off so they were behind with the bussing duties. A worker pointed me to a small table and handed me a menu. It was simple with the left side listing 24 kinds of pho and the right side showing 20 types of drinks. I decided to pick the first listed pho which was an extra large bowl of the Special Combo. For $14, the proteins were rare slices of steak, well-done brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe. A platter of the standard garnishments (e.g. bean sprouts, jalapenos, lime, etc) was brought out while I waited for the pho. The broth was clear yet still flavorful. The amount of noodles and meats was below what I thought there would be for an X Large serving. There was a $1.50 surcharge for credit card usage so I decided to pay with cash. The checkout process was awkward as they didn't bring a check to the table. You had to walk up to a service booth in the back middle of the room to pay the tab. The problem was the cashier couldn't initially find my bill and asked where I sat. I pointed over to that area which was not numbered and made it difficult to identify. How they can do this efficiently during busier times is a mystery. Overall, I gave a 3.5 star rating for my dining experience at Pho Hoa. read more

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I went to Pho Hoa with some friends for dinner on a cold Saturday night as you do The Pho Dac Biet itself was alright, the texture of the noodles was a bit chewy, though the broth was good and they gave a generous amount of meat. The restaurant was busy but there was still room to seat our party of 10, and the staff were all uncles that were super fast at waiting tables . Overall I would rate this restaurant a 3.5 stars! read more

Pho Hoa - #1 XL Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Top 3 in SD, very authentic and they are generous with the meat, no broken rice dishes here so super specialty on pho. The restaurant is large and clean and the service is on point. Fresh Coconut milk drinks are available here and are excellent. read more

This is a no-fuss pho place with a simple menu. We came as a party of 2 on a Sunday at 12 PM. Parking is not the best, we found street parking a few blocks away from the restaurant. There was no wait and the restaurant is HUGE. Food was delicious, hearty broth, affordable prices, and they provide a generous amount of meat. Can't go wrong with this choice in SD, I can see why all the locals go here! read more

If you are searching for Pho and only Pho, expect yummy, flavorful broth, great standard place, no frills, right parking and fast service. YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR SPOT. read more

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This is definitely your typical Pho place in regard to ambiance, but the food quality here is phenomenal. You can't go wrong with their #1 which has everything, but there are lots of options for their Pho if you are more particular. Note that it's just a PHO place so no appetizers and that everything is beef related. Service is fast. read more

Pho Hoa - Front cover of the menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

A must try pho restaurant located in City Heights. They serve beef flavored pho and you can select the type of meats you get in your soup. Broth was flavorful and delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking can get tricky but worth the wait read more

Pho Hoa - Special Combo Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Only thing on their menu is pho. Their brisket meat is very good. Their broth is nice. read more

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My family and I love and support this establishment for over a decade and there's a reason why! With their speciality being pho, they only have that on their menu. We love their classic Dac Biet pho bowl with all of the goods- rare steak slices, well-done brisket & flank, tendons, and tripe. Flavorful broth, generous portions (of toppings too!), and quality ingredients! Please do yourself a favor and order their thai tea. Never have my sibs and I had a better thai tea! (talking abt the tea itself, the tapioca balls are subpar) So potent, subtly creamy, and the perfect sweet beverage pairing. Though small & tight parking lot, we're always able to find a spot. Plenty of seating, attentive & accommodating staff, and food comes out QUICK after ordering. If I'm ever craving pho in SD, this is the spot that comes to mind! Highly recommend! read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I'd give this place 3.5 stars based on 2 visits First visit here: The food was priced well, really flavorful and satisfying. Service was very quick. I wasn't even all the way seated when my server came to ask if I was ready to order. I felt rushed to make a quick selection which I did. I do not like being rushed when out to eat. What I had was a pho that the server recommended. I think it was the number 1. It was good but a bit too fatty for me. . The food came out hot and quickly. Second visit: The service was really quick and the food came out quickly as well. This time I ordered what sounded good to me. I was happier with this selection in comparison to my first time here. The bad news was the dining room was filthy. There was trash all over the ground and dirty tables. They sat me in a table which didn't appear to even be wiped down. I saw another couple who got sat at a table near me wiping their table down with napkins. I lost my appetite because I couldn't help but think if they let the dining room get that dirty, the kitchen and walk in probably looks disgusting. read more

The menu is simple only PHO and drinks. FOOD CAME out within 5 minutes. Fast service. PHO broth is really good and flavorful. THAI TEA was good, opted out for boba. Overall good pho spot. read more

Pho Hoa - Iced Thai Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had the spring rolls, which came with shrimp and pork. You can choose a half order (two rolls) for $7 or a full order (four rolls). The fresh mint flavor really stood out--they were absolutely delicious. The service was excellent; the staff was very friendly and made sure my water was always refilled. The food arrived in under five minutes, which was impressive. My friend ordered the egg rolls, which were also amazing--there were at least six, maybe even eight, on her plate. The only downside is that they accept cash only, but there is an ATM available inside. There was also plenty of seating on the parking was easy. read more

Pho Hoa - Spring Rolls - half order - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Pho Hoa (B+ or 3.5 stars): Very good pho, but overall dining experience can be better. With lots of encouragement from many foodies, I finally made it to Pho Hoa for a lunch date. First time in Little Saigon, so that was pretty cool. I had high expectations since so many of you said it's the best Pho in SD. And to fairly compare with other places I've visited, I had my usual Pho Tai Nam (rare beef + well done flank) and a cafe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk). Although I love pho, I'm definitely not an expert and may not be able to discern the intricate broth flavors as well as others that grew up with pho all their life. Pho Tai Nam (B++ ): Noodles were perfectly cooked, and definitely better than most places I've tried. The beef, both the steak and the flank, were very fresh. The broth was good, but honestly, I wouldn't say it was leaps and bounds better than Pho Cow Cali. It was a very good bowl of pho, but it didn't "wow" me like the rib bone pho at Sup Noodle Bar in Irvine or the first time I had pho at Shank and Bone; pouring piping hot broth table side onto the noodles is pretty genius! Cafe Sua Da (A- ): The drip coffee was excellent. Super aromatic, smooth and the only thing I would prefer is a touch more condensed milk. Pretty steep at $5.50 per cup though! So, the food was good. But there were three things I didn't appreciate regarding the overall dining experience. First, the passive aggressive order taking. Arriving at 2pm on a Saturday, we were able to seat ourselves right away, and the waiter was very efficient in bringing water and menus. Insteading of giving us a little time to study the menu, he just stood there, arms crossed, staring at us. In hindsight, I could have told him I needed a couple minutes. But I guess I was in shock a little, as I've never had anyone give me a menu and then just do a George Orwell 1984 "big brother is watching you." Thank goodness I pre-studied the menu via Yelp! Second, the boys' room needs work. Urinal not flushing, literally, isn't cool. And the light sensor needs adjusting. It's like the green traffic lights that turn red when you're just entering the turn. In this case, I'm halfway through important #1 business, and the lights turn off. Definitely a WTF moment. Thank goodness the sensor was sensitive enough to come back on as I moved, and I was wearing jogging pants, so no zipper involved. Finally, $1.50 for using a credit card?!? I rarely carry cash, and our bill for two was $36.20 + tax, not an unfairly low amount. Not a huge deal, but definitely an annoyance. In conclusion, I'm glad I tried it but I don't feel the pho is good enough for the further drive from the food desert (aka zip code 92128). I'll stick with the closer drive to Pho Cow Cali (or even 40N in Scripps Ranch), especially since both those places serve rice dishes and parking is way easier! read more

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I got a medium bowl of pho with rare steak and fatty brisket. The portion size was good and the prices were as expected. It's a very no-frills, low-key spot here, but the service was friendly enough. The broth was good but it had a certain fragrance to it that I could do without, personally. The soup was paired with a generous quantity of meat. They had real sriracha too, yay! No complaints here, so I'll round up my 4.5/5 review. I still like Pho Kitchen in Linda Vista better. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely hit the spot. I was on my way back from TJ early in the morning and I was surprised this Pho spot was open. Decide to give it a try and to my surprise it was really good. Was it good or was I hungry craving something hot and soupy after a night out eating greasy tacos in TJ? It was actually not bad coming from a Viet guy who had Pho up and down SoCal. The place was spacious and plenty of parking. The service was swift and quick straight to the point. The ambiance was casual and clean definitely not fancy. This place means business as I can see a lot of people coming in and out quickly to get their fixing. It's right off the freeway so if you want a quick fix on your way back from TJ, i highly recommended. read more

Pho Hoa - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place! come here at least once a week. Always get the spring rolls and oxtail pho with an avocado smoothie

Everyone raves about this place; I went there once or twice years ago and didn't see what all the hype was about. However, BB and I came back here 2 months ago or so and really enjoyed the pho. I had the pho with rare steak and tendon, she had the pho with rare steak. The broth is clean and flavorful, the garnish is fresh, and they give a good amount of meat. This place is a no frills establishment. Small parking lot but always seems like we are able to find a spot right away; probably would be more difficult during peak hours. They offer pho and drinks, that is it. No appetizers. We did a take out order more recently and it is definitely better when eaten in restaurant. This would probably be our #2 spot behind point loma pho and grill. read more

Pho Hoa - Delicious pho with rare steak and tendon! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for the first time and had their rare steak pho. The service is quick and the prices are good. The pho is really good and the large is a huge portion. Their Thai tea is really good too. Been here a few times already and will be back. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Beautiful!! Loved this restaurant. The food was amazing and staff treated us very respectfully. Recommend coming here with a group of friends! read more

Pho Hoa - Pho Tai, Nam, Gan - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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In my opinion, one of the best places to get pho in San Diego. Water is served to you as soon as you sit and waiters take your orders immediately. It's great if you already know what you want! The food comes out super quick too. Reminds me of my favorite pho spot back in the Bay Area. I highly recommend the #1 Pho Dac Biet XL. It comes with a lot of meat and noodles. Something to keep in mind is they only offer beef noodle soups! If you're looking for something like Pho Tom or Pho Ga, you won't find that here. read more

Pho Hoa - Pho Dac Biet XL - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Only place I'll get pho. Delicious broth, service is quick , and overall amazing! The hype is real and make sure you get bread to dip, it's a game changer read more

There is a limited menu. Noodles only. So I figured it must be the best pho of my life!! And it absolutely was not. the broth was not flavorful. the noodles were slightly overcooked and falling apart. The coffee was good, really strong. The service was really quick. Limited parking, and super tight parking lot. Won't be coming back. read more

Pho Hoa - Thai tea and coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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December 10th visit around 8:00 A.M. Review #67 of 2023 Open super early? Yes! Legit flavor? Yes! Authentic? Yes! We spent the night in San Diego after a trip to a local theme park with some friends. We woke up earlier than normal as we were very hungry. This place came highly recommended by a friend of a friend. On the outside, you can tell this place has been around for a long time. It looks like a dated building with a small parking lot and compact parking spaces. Even the handicapped stalls are built for a ford fiesta. The bigger spots are at the back of the lot. Be aware of the signs for the specific businesses. Once we arrived, we were greeted by staff and sat close to the street side of the building. My wife and I ordered a number one, noodles on the side for me as I have to avoid sugar spikes. An elder man came over and took our order and advised us that they don't have chicken. No worries, that beef soup hit the spot and then some! I ordered a Vietnamese drip coffee for me and I savored it from start to finish. A few minutes later, we got our pho and shared with our children. Chopsticks, spoons, and condiments at the table. They have two single restrooms. The men's is very clean and handicap accessible. If you are in the area, this place is a must have to visit if you enjoy beef pho. read more

Pho Hoa - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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DO NOT GO SCAMMERS!!!! Check the bill before going because our bill was $92 but reality it was like $85. They added more money than what the actual total was. They did not put the pricing of each item on the bill. Make sure you add it yourself before paying because we were shocked when we heard $92. read more

One of the best bowls of pho in San Diego. There are about 10 places to get pho within one mile of here, this is my favorite. They serve pho and drinks. You won't find appetizers here. The food will arrive at your table about 3 mins after ordering. No joke. You'll be sat at a large table, elementary school style. Your pho will be hit and fresh. We've been here when it's packed and it's never loud. You'll just be amongst others who love pho, it's not very loud. You can order a small, medium or large bowl. We both get medium but I've never finished the broth. Everything is clean and fresh here. It's one of our top spots. The parking lot is small, but there's also street parking, it's not an issue. Come here and repeat. read more

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Pho Hoa was pretty damn good! The parking here is tight, so you might have to park on the streets. Inside, we were just waved down to sit family style with others at long tables. So if you're thinking of a table for two private types, then this spot isn't for you. They guide everyone to an opening at tables that are occupied with other people. Service is very to the point: sit, order, eat, and get your a$$ out. Lol :) They have a well-oiled machine type of service. Everyone has a job, and they are just going through the motions. So if you're looking for " HI, how are you doing service?" Then again, this spot isn't for you! If you're looking for a good bowl of pho and delicious Thai tea, then this is the perfect place for you:) The broth is super tasty and very beef forward. Not like typical pho with the star anise flavor. I like both, but this broth was clean and super beefy. Noodles, beef, brisket, and tripe were delicious. I'd definitely come back! Overall, it's a great place for pho! read more

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Came here for a bowl of Pho in the morning. Pros: Speedy service! They can get your order out quickly. There are plenty of seats. Cons: Pho might not be made with love but they get the orders out fast. Overall: Good spot with speedy service to get you in and out with fast pho. Would definitely come back. read more

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

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My friend & I went to check this place out because he was told it's the best place to get Pho. Definitely Pho sure - ٩(*-)۶ wohoo. When I went to my nail lady she confirmed that it is the #1 place for Pho. The 5 stars is well deserved. Upon walking in the host/owner smiled & pointed us into a clean set of tables. We both got the combination pho. Medium size which is the large in most places. We ordered & served in less than 10 mins, piping hot & delicious. The venue was clean & large. The only issue was the parking lot. As an Asian woman driver I am glad my friend directed me out of the spot! read more

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Favorite Pho spot in SD! The seating is cafeteria style so there's plenty of space. Before you even sit down, a server is there to put everything on your table and take your drink order. They has special items you can order for extra flavor to your pho like onions, garlic chilli, and their baguettes which are so good! Always warm when it gets to your table. I always stick with their rare steak pho. You can tell there's a lot of time and quality in their soup because even before you dress it up with lime, veggies or sauce, the broth is so delicious and flavorful. Service is always fast and friendly, prices are good, and food does not disappoint l! read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is as delicious as ever. It comes out super fast and piping hot! Service is efficient. No complaints. Reason this is a 3 instead of a 5 is due to notable cutback on the proteins. Price is still relatively high but the ingredients have taken a notable cutback. As a result, for established customers, this is a disappointment read more

I'm gonna rate this restaurant a 1/5 why you may ask? Here's my experience. Been searching for a good pho place here in SD unfortunately I was disappointed. Went here cause I've seen a lot of tiktok recommendations also good yelp reviews on this restaurant. 1st parking was tough super tight space and sketchy location, 2nd they put us at the very end of the restaurant and all we see is bunch of flies flying around us and the table was super wet (had to wipe it), 3rd POOR costumer service the guy that took our order was rushing us didn't even had time to really looked at the menu aslo very rude, 4th our server for some reason took my son's airplane toy (while he was playing with it) and said something to his coworker and i looked at him as I was about to say something he dropped it on the table and left, 5th the food overall was MID I don't understand the hype tbh! And 6th, server said to pay at the register and while paying i asked the guy if i can get an itemized receipt (he gave me a receipt with just a total of how much i paid food that was ordered is not listed on the receipt) NEVER EATING HERE AGAIN... I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL read more

I almost scratched my car six separate times in the Pho Hoa parking lot but I would (and will) brave that lot again for more pho from here! As with many places in little Saigon, Pho Hoa is a test of bravery. Not the food, but the parking. Cars were lined up in the dinky lot like my teeth pre-braces. As in, completely misaligned. After wedging my car (and it's not even a big car!) tenuously in the ambiguous triangle of space bordered by a Toyota van, a yellow bollard, and what might have been the handicap parking, I marched through the restaurant doors into a spacious, bustling dining area. I came very early in the morning after some errands, and there was already a constant flow of customers. When i saw that a majority of the clientele (and servers) were older Vietnamese men, I knew I was in for a glorious bowl of pho. I also knew this from the fact that they ONLY served drinks and beef pho. There might have been one or two items that did not fall into the category of thin rice noodles with various cuts of beef in a spiced soup, but even those were hot soup/noodle adjacent. I had looked at the menu beforehand so I ordered quickly. And when I say quickly, I mean that from sitting down to getting my order took maybe 7 minutes if I round up. I got the #6 pho (medium) and a iced Vietnamese coffee. The coffee was very strong, sweet, and smooth with a satisfyingly thick mouthfeel. The pho was HUGE with large portions of both noodle and beef. I am kind of scared to see how big the large size is. Their fresh veggies were clean and not mottled or wilted, and they had real sriracha. The broth is the heart of pho to me, and Pho Hoa nailed it!! Not so overly spiced as to become pungent, but instead the perfect beefy, complex base for all of the different toppings and seasonings found at the table. Their broth was not too salty, so I could add more and more different flavors as I made my way through the bowl. A squeeze of lime was absolutely refreshing with the rich soup. Paired with their perfectly cooked rice noodle and I was in heaven. Sometimes pho gets kind of cloying to me the longer I eat it, as the noodles start breaking down into the soup, but that wasn't the case here. The noodles were firm and I could add many flavors to keep things fresh and interesting. If I had to pick a word to describe the soup I would say homey. Not as bold as many other places I've tried, but with so much goodness steeped in to each sip! I was stuffed and I still persisted in finishing my bowl, that's how good it was. And for the price I paid, this was totally worth it. I realize I haven't even talked about the meats yet! The tripe was clean and crunchy, the tendon was soft, and the brisket was the perfect level of fatty. The steak was cooked quickly in the hot soup and thus very tender. All of their meat was cooked appropriately according to their characteristics, and there was a lot of each type. On all levels this was such a strong bowl of pho. At the end I heaved myself out of my chair and dragged my waterlogged (souplogged?) body to the counter to pay. Do note that they charge quite a steep processing fee ($1.25) for credit card use. Once you've paid with debit or cash, be sure to nab one of their nice vinyl stickers for free, made for their anniversary I believe. As a water bottle sticker person, this was the cherry on top of this delectable meal! Did I have to do 4D chess to extract my car from my parking triangle? Yes. Would I risk my paint job again in this lot? Absolutely!! read more

Pho Hoa - Ca Phe Da , Iced Coffee and #6 pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The pho is delicious but the service is lacking. Granted, the pho did come out quickly but once they drop off your food, they don't check on you again. I was out of water halfway through my meal and no one refilled it. There were so many servers standing around that I think they should be on top of things like that. Parking is also difficult. read more

I ordered the pho Tai, it was great really hit the spot. The broth is tasty and the toppings are generous. I should have asked for 1/2 noodle because I like more broth. I noticed there are not appetizers on the menu. But there are various selections of teas and coffees. They're always busy, so the service is fast paced, almost rushed. As if they want you to eat and get out! But I think that's a theme across most Pho places. They want more customers to enjoy their food. The parking situation is interesting in the sense it's very very small and tight spaces so, be ware of you're coming with a large vehicle parking can be tricky. Inside the restaurant you will find large room full seating with typical Pho restaurant style. Nothing fancy but nice. read more

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A well known San Diego establishment especially in the Vietnamese community! A no frills Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in one thing, Pho. I ordered my usual of the rare steak, tendon and tripe. The broth was delicious! I normally done any seasoning except for some lime to the broth. You can really taste that they use beef bones that they cook for hours. Always quick service and pipping hot broth. read more

This is the standard pho restaurant where you will not be waiting long or disappointed. This is a spot that has been around for a long time and there is no wondering why when that steamy bowl of pho shows up. Friendly faces, fast service, on point pho. read more

I could die here and drown in their soup. Perfect spot for a rainy day or even a sunny day. Eat sleep breathe pho hoa

One of the best pho places in San Diego! I ordered the #5 without tripe and it was amazing. The broth was flavorful and they give you a good amount of meat too. I was pretty full off of one bowl! The service here is pretty good. They're attentive to their customers and we got our food pretty quickly after placing it. The inside has a lot of seats for dining and they also have a small outdoor dining area as well. read more

Pho Hoa - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The pho here is by far the best I've had in San Diego. I'm from LA area so I have a lot more options up there. But in SD, there aren't many places that hit that sweet spot that reminds you of home. It's in a sketchy area of town and the parking is cramped. The interior is gloomy too but once the food comes out, none of that matters. Service is fast paced. The Pho usually takes less than 7 minutes to come out. It's the best. read more