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Really tasty pho! Came to this restaurant after a morning walk and needed a healthy brunch. Since it was the morning there were outside tables available which was really nice. We got our food quickly and were left alone to eat which was really nice! Very thankful for this meal! Rare Steak Pho (Small Bowl)
I loved that they had outdoor seating for my dogs. This place is super cute and my servers were extremely friendly. Thats why they get 4 stars. My server was excellent. I ordered egg noodle and my husband got the pho. I also got a Chinese donut and a pork burger. My noodles were super soft and not edible. I was disappointed, but my server was so kind she offered to replace my entire meal and not even charge me. I refused and just asked for new noodles al dente. I never want any business losing money. I showed my server my pasty egg noodles and she was just very apologetic. The soup broth is also extremely bland but I could not get over how kind my server was. My husbands pho had the same problem. Very soggy noodles and very bland. However the pork burger was really good. It was nice and flaky and had a great texture. The Chinese donut was over cooked. It was so hard. Maybe today was an off day but still, overall I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. The owner of this place also owns na tart next door, which has awesome egg tarts. I really loved it!
Best pho in San Diego. The broth is perfectly balanced with not too much star anise or fat in it. My son has autism and it's one of the 5 foods he eats. Anyone with kids and the spectrum knows what I mean.
The place is clean and like how the server is very attentive. Also it has variety selections on the menu and you can make your own pho!
The remodel in 2024 is more clean and modern, but offers less tables. However, the outdoor area is nice for additional seating. The food is still good and the staff are fine. They are now making more esthetic creations that are fun! See pic of the rice animal, so cute!
It looks like this place got a somewhat makeover with their menu from the last time I went. They now have unlimited Thai tea snow with their new snow making machine. For now it is just Thai tea along with some toppings u can add. But the "unlimited" is a sweet deal especially since it's been so hot recently. The price is only $6 and they give u a bowl to serve yourself. Since they only have one machine, be patient cause it takes time to make. But when we went , we were the only ones getting it, so we had the machine all to ourselves. They do have some specials when u order that does include the unlimited Thai tea snow so make sure to ask the staff. They also had a special for two people to dine which I think is a great deal. For $31, u get to choose one appetizer, two entrees, and two drinks. We went with the shrimp spring rolls for our appetizer and for the entrees we went with the rice combo and the bun (vermicelli) combo which came with grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, fried egg rolls (noodle bowl only), and onion wrapped beef. Also came with veggies on the side and fish sauce. It's plenty of food for the both of us. They also have Happy Hour on some drinks and appetizers. And after dinner, stop by next door (Na Tart) for their home made egg tarts. Just found out they're both owned by the same owner.
First time coming here and it didn't disappoint! First off great customer service! The host explained the dishes and plates for us & made some recommendations. Once the food came out we were able to enjoy some delicious fresh and flavorful dishes like the Shaken Beef plate and spring rolls. Felt light and healthy too. The space was also clean which was nice!
This is a longtime Vietnamese eatery adjacent to the ground level entrance of a multi-story professional building in the Clairemont neighborhood. During the pandemic, they erected some outside seating in a parklet that resembled a cabana or hut to match the business name. It's one of the nicer covered setups I have seen and could seat over a dozen customers. The inside of the suite had several tables with about twice the capacity of the hut. There were no physical menus available as you had to scan a QR code to bring up the offerings. None of the categories were unusual for Vietnamese fare. I did notice a couple of lunch specials, one for a single diner and the other for two people. My choice was the Seafood Pho which came as a large bowl of rice noodles containing shrimp, calamari, fish balls, and imitation crab. I thought the broth was light but not as savory as other similar places. There were about four pieces of each seafood type. For a large serving, more noodles should have been included. Parking was a little more congested as the nearby lot is now more filled because of a new grocery store on the corner compared to the previous chain pharmacy. I gave a three star rating for my dinner at Pho Hut & Grill.
Was in the area and saw the ad on their window for the Thousand Layer Burger and decided to try it. Cute place located in the corner of a small strip mall. Thankfully, there are designated parking spots right in front of the place so it made it easy for carry-out. There's a good amount of indoor seating and a small patio to sit outside. Although there wasn't a lot of diners at lunch time on a weekday (Wednesday), it took awhile to get my order. The Thousand Layer burger (which was made with a shredded pork with jalapeños) didn't look like the picture advertised, which was not too surprising. The best part of it was the "layers", which is reminiscent of puffed pastry dough. My brother tried their bahn mi - Combo Sandwich and he said it was ok. Not sure if we'll be back, but it was good to try it.
Went on a Monday evening, wasn't too busy. Steady flow of customers and takeout orders. I had the C1 combination rice dish (chicken, pork, beef rolls, and shrimp). The food was good and the portion was a decent amount. Our server was really nice and he got our food out quickly.
I came here on New Year's Day after my usual pho spot was completely packed. I'd had a less-than-great experience in the past, but decided to give Pho Hut and Grill another try. This time around, everything went smoothly. I ordered my usual combination pho with no tripe, and it came out exactly as requested. The portions were generous, the food was good, and the chili oil was much better and had a good mix of chili and oil. Overall, I'm glad I gave them another shot.
I'm sad, this is our local Pho place and I have never left a review, time to fix that! We moved from Seattle to SD so finding a good and consistent pho place was high on our list. We tried a few places locally and this is our consistent go to place for pho. Pro tip, if ordering for pick up use their website, they often have bomb specials that are not offered on the typical delivery service apps. I know it's tough as the delivery service apps save your orders for easy meal selection but trust me, their website has incredible deals that are worth the effort. This location is super clean, phenomenal tasting food, friendly staff, and plenty of parking. Portions are large, tai tea is smack your lips together good! Give this place your business and you won't be sorry.
Great experience! I got the bahn mi sandwich with bbq pork and it was very delicious. Mmmm! Also the service was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly gals working. Place is clean and cute. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the area
19 days ago
5 months ago
I came to try the viral Thousand-layer Burger, and I gotta say, it was worth it. It reminded me of a cross between a cumin-spiced Chinese pork burger and Vietnamese pâté chaud--savory, meaty, flaky, and still surprisingly crispy after takeout. Pro tip: throw it in the air fryer and dip it in hoisin sauce. It's even more delicious. I also ordered the grilled pork bún, which was solid and generously portioned. However, it didn't have crushed peanuts, and I found the shredded cabbage and creamy sauce on top of the fish sauce a little too unconventional. Overall, maybe not the most traditional Vietnamese food, but everything was tasty. I'd come back to this location to explore more of the menu. read more
3 months ago
Really tasty pho! Came to this restaurant after a morning walk and needed a healthy brunch. Since it was the morning there were outside tables available which was really nice. We got our food quickly and were left alone to eat which was really nice! Very thankful for this meal! Rare Steak Pho (Small Bowl) read more
I loved that they had outdoor seating for my dogs. This place is super cute and my servers were extremely friendly. Thats why they get 4 stars. My server was excellent. I ordered egg noodle and my husband got the pho. I also got a Chinese donut and a pork burger. My noodles were super soft and not edible. I was disappointed, but my server was so kind she offered to replace my entire meal and not even charge me. I refused and just asked for new noodles al dente. I never want any business losing money. I showed my server my pasty egg noodles and she was just very apologetic. The soup broth is also extremely bland but I could not get over how kind my server was. My husbands pho had the same problem. Very soggy noodles and very bland. However the pork burger was really good. It was nice and flaky and had a great texture. The Chinese donut was over cooked. It was so hard. Maybe today was an off day but still, overall I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. The owner of this place also owns na tart next door, which has awesome egg tarts. I really loved it! read more
6 days ago
Best pho in San Diego. The broth is perfectly balanced with not too much star anise or fat in it. My son has autism and it's one of the 5 foods he eats. Anyone with kids and the spectrum knows what I mean. read more
12 days ago
The place is clean and like how the server is very attentive. Also it has variety selections on the menu and you can make your own pho! read more
2 months ago
The remodel in 2024 is more clean and modern, but offers less tables. However, the outdoor area is nice for additional seating. The food is still good and the staff are fine. They are now making more esthetic creations that are fun! See pic of the rice animal, so cute! read more
It looks like this place got a somewhat makeover with their menu from the last time I went. They now have unlimited Thai tea snow with their new snow making machine. For now it is just Thai tea along with some toppings u can add. But the "unlimited" is a sweet deal especially since it's been so hot recently. The price is only $6 and they give u a bowl to serve yourself. Since they only have one machine, be patient cause it takes time to make. But when we went , we were the only ones getting it, so we had the machine all to ourselves. They do have some specials when u order that does include the unlimited Thai tea snow so make sure to ask the staff. They also had a special for two people to dine which I think is a great deal. For $31, u get to choose one appetizer, two entrees, and two drinks. We went with the shrimp spring rolls for our appetizer and for the entrees we went with the rice combo and the bun (vermicelli) combo which came with grilled pork, chicken, shrimp, fried egg rolls (noodle bowl only), and onion wrapped beef. Also came with veggies on the side and fish sauce. It's plenty of food for the both of us. They also have Happy Hour on some drinks and appetizers. And after dinner, stop by next door (Na Tart) for their home made egg tarts. Just found out they're both owned by the same owner. read more
9 days ago
First time coming here and it didn't disappoint! First off great customer service! The host explained the dishes and plates for us & made some recommendations. Once the food came out we were able to enjoy some delicious fresh and flavorful dishes like the Shaken Beef plate and spring rolls. Felt light and healthy too. The space was also clean which was nice! read more
This is a longtime Vietnamese eatery adjacent to the ground level entrance of a multi-story professional building in the Clairemont neighborhood. During the pandemic, they erected some outside seating in a parklet that resembled a cabana or hut to match the business name. It's one of the nicer covered setups I have seen and could seat over a dozen customers. The inside of the suite had several tables with about twice the capacity of the hut. There were no physical menus available as you had to scan a QR code to bring up the offerings. None of the categories were unusual for Vietnamese fare. I did notice a couple of lunch specials, one for a single diner and the other for two people. My choice was the Seafood Pho which came as a large bowl of rice noodles containing shrimp, calamari, fish balls, and imitation crab. I thought the broth was light but not as savory as other similar places. There were about four pieces of each seafood type. For a large serving, more noodles should have been included. Parking was a little more congested as the nearby lot is now more filled because of a new grocery store on the corner compared to the previous chain pharmacy. I gave a three star rating for my dinner at Pho Hut & Grill. read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Emmett, thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience with…
Was in the area and saw the ad on their window for the Thousand Layer Burger and decided to try it. Cute place located in the corner of a small strip mall. Thankfully, there are designated parking spots right in front of the place so it made it easy for carry-out. There's a good amount of indoor seating and a small patio to sit outside. Although there wasn't a lot of diners at lunch time on a weekday (Wednesday), it took awhile to get my order. The Thousand Layer burger (which was made with a shredded pork with jalapeños) didn't look like the picture advertised, which was not too surprising. The best part of it was the "layers", which is reminiscent of puffed pastry dough. My brother tried their bahn mi - Combo Sandwich and he said it was ok. Not sure if we'll be back, but it was good to try it. read more
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Yibo W.
Thank you, Susan, for giving us a try and for sharing such detailed…
1 month ago
Went on a Monday evening, wasn't too busy. Steady flow of customers and takeout orders. I had the C1 combination rice dish (chicken, pork, beef rolls, and shrimp). The food was good and the portion was a decent amount. Our server was really nice and he got our food out quickly. read more
I came here on New Year's Day after my usual pho spot was completely packed. I'd had a less-than-great experience in the past, but decided to give Pho Hut and Grill another try. This time around, everything went smoothly. I ordered my usual combination pho with no tripe, and it came out exactly as requested. The portions were generous, the food was good, and the chili oil was much better and had a good mix of chili and oil. Overall, I'm glad I gave them another shot. read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Nathan, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed…
I'm sad, this is our local Pho place and I have never left a review, time to fix that! We moved from Seattle to SD so finding a good and consistent pho place was high on our list. We tried a few places locally and this is our consistent go to place for pho. Pro tip, if ordering for pick up use their website, they often have bomb specials that are not offered on the typical delivery service apps. I know it's tough as the delivery service apps save your orders for easy meal selection but trust me, their website has incredible deals that are worth the effort. This location is super clean, phenomenal tasting food, friendly staff, and plenty of parking. Portions are large, tai tea is smack your lips together good! Give this place your business and you won't be sorry. read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Kristal, thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the…
Great experience! I got the bahn mi sandwich with bbq pork and it was very delicious. Mmmm! Also the service was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly gals working. Place is clean and cute. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the area read more
A great lunch deal - $30.99 for 2 people for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 drinks. We opted for the shrimp spring rolls, combo pho, combo rice plate and 2 thai teas. The spring rolls were fresh, the pho had a good amount of meat and was tasty. The combo rice plate had a good variety of meats as well, good lemongrass flavor on some meat pieces. Clean interior as well! Overall, would come back for the deal! read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking the time to share such great…
2 months ago
Authentic flavors, friendly staff, and great value. A must-try for pho lovers! Amazing food, generous portions, and a cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be back! read more
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It is delicious and I like it. There are enough tables and there are lots of parking spaces. read more
2 months ago
We enjoyed Pho Hut & Grill! I got a beef and shrimp pho, and it was pretty good. The broth was flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the portions were great. I'll definitely be back! read more
Good vibes because they have dedicated parking!! Fresh vegetables upon ordering. Clean table with condiments and utensils. Broth is smooth with plenty of meat! Great find! read more
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Yibo W.
Thank you so much, Tom! We’re so glad you enjoyed the dedicated…
7 days ago
22 days ago
The food is absolutely amazing and would recommend this place to all family and friends! The service is 10/10, very friendly. And the ambiance is perfect for date nights! read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Bibiana, thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you…
My first time here but my friend raved about it. We both ordered the Korean bbq ribs and they were so delicious! We also got milk teas which is my fav. And egg roll appetizers which came at the end of the meal so we couldn't really enjoy them since we were too full. Service was good. The place has a modern feel but we both wondered why there was hip hop music playing the whole time. read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Julia, thank you for visiting and for the detailed feedback. We…
1 month ago
3 months ago
First time trying out this place. The grilled oysters is a must try. Pho is also good too. The service was excellent. Will definitely come back read more
1 year ago
Okay listen: this was delicious. They've had renovations since the last time I ate here. They now have iPads for the menu and ordering, which was a nice touch. Water carafes on the table and great service. Prices were good. read more
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Yibo W.
Thanks so much, Kaleena! We’re thrilled you loved the pho and noticed…
7 months ago
A simple, and well priced Vietnamese spot. While not the most interestingly decorated, or the best food, you really do get your money's worth here. I really appreciate the care put into plating here, with a cute animal design in the rice and the elegant curry bowl. My main complaint here was that I felt the curry was a bit watery and not as flavorful as I'd like, but I really enjoyed the $6 Thousand Layer Burger which I thought was both incredibly yummy and fairly priced for what you get. I think my experience was hindered by a poor choice in main entree with the curry, and I would have been better suited simply ordering one of their signatures, so I will be giving this establishment another go to ensure I can provide a fair rating. read more
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Yibo W.
We’re happy you and your friends had a great experience and that…
7 months ago
Maya and the staff working with her are always so friendly and welcoming. Every time you walk in, you're greeted with big smiles, and the food is always amazing. I especially love their lunch special for one--it's one of my favorites. I come in at least once a week because the staff, the environment, and the food are all excellent. On my last visit, Maya also went above and beyond by helping me with my autistic son when he was having a hard moment. She was so kind and patient, and she really helped calm him down. I was incredibly grateful for her help--it meant a lot and allowed me to actually sit down and enjoy my meal too. Little acts of kindness like that truly make a difference. read more
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Yibo W.
Thank you so much, MamieJo! We truly appreciate your continued…
1 year ago
Mom ordered the small rare pho and I ordered the large. Perfect portion and meet to noodle ratio. Broth was very flavorful. Added some beef on the side to add to our shrimp spring roll, so good! Great service, cute ambiance and nice staff. Highly recommend! :) read more
9 months ago
Pho-mazing! This is my go to pho place. Love the spring rolls (and the delicious Peanut sauce) and pho. My 6yr is a picky eater and he loves it here. read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Evelyn! “Pho-mazing” — we love that . Thank you so much for the…
1 month ago
Quick service , good clean family friendly environment, I love coming here. The broth is healing, and generous portions of meat. read more
2 months ago
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Bomb and reasonably priced Egg rolls were really good Definitely coming back again Got the 2 protein pho and the burger as well read more
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Yibo W.
Hi Miguel, thank you for the 5 stars. We are happy you enjoyed the…
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5252 Balboa Ave
Ste 101B
San Diego, CA 92117
Clairemont
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