Yo!!!!! San Diego! This place is a beast!!! The broth is thick refreshing, herbed well and fresh! Love the dish for sure and I ate 2 large regular bowl!!! Price wise is decent! And the restaurant is so spacey, the staffs are attentive and surely the food is best!!! read more

Pho Lucky - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

A bright, spacious dining area awaits diners. This pho is good, but without outstanding characteristics. At least during one May 2026 lunch visit, the service seemed lackluster. read more

Not one, but two cockroaches seen during our visit on 5/30/26. I'm not a pho person, but my husband is, and the friends who were visiting in town are as well. Pho Lucky was...I repeat, WAS... a place they all enjoyed. I went along to visit with said out of towners and just planned to order a noodle plate of some sort. I hadn't even been seated before the first cockroach was found crawling on my chair! (Thank God I saw it before sitting on it or having it crawl on me!!) The kids were hungry, and it would not be easy to relocate dinner plans for twelve people, because if I had my way, we would have walked out right then. Everyone ate quickly, I spent most of the time looking under the table, on the walls, at the chairs, in corners of the floor looking for anything else. It was when we got ready to leave that another cockroach was found in the bathroom. If there are two of them walking around in plain sight, how many are hidden and not seen!!?! Definitely our last visit to Pho UNLUCKY. read more

Pho Lucky - This was mom or dad cockroach to the one found on my chair. This one was cruising around the bathroom. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Family and I usually come here when we crave pho, and it never disappoints! The food hits each time, service is quick, and the place itself is spacious enough for it to not feel too overwhelming. Considering the amount of families who come in too, a bigger venue is always a plus! Portions are great for the price, we always leave with leftovers lol. Oh and plenty of free parking around too. read more

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After trying to go to another spot across the street, we went to our second option, Pho Lucky lol! Inside is spacious and theres plenty of seating. The interior actually feels kind've fancy. After being seated right away, we had to call over the employee to take our order! The pho was delicious, simple and hit the spot after a long night out before. Portion was good as well for the Pho Filet Mignon. I would say that's great for large groups and families. If you enjoy trying new pho places you need to give it a try! read more

Pho Lucky - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was in Mira Mesa on Sunday morning and decided to stop by Pho Lucky for the first time. When I arrived I was greeted by a friendly staff person who let me sit at a booth. Pros: -they have oxtail pho! -friendly staff -there is a good amount of seating -it's a nice looking restaurant but it felt casual and comfortable which I love -parking was no issue for me in their shared parking lot Cons: -n/a read more

Pho Lucky - S2. PH UI B/S2. PHO OXTAIL - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Fist time here since I was looking for Vietnamese food. Ordered Bun Rieu and Bun Chao Tom. The bun rieu didn't have the umpth I was looking for; the meat didn't taste like crab meat; didn't really like the flavor. The bun chao tom was "clean" but the shrimp didn't taste like shrimp - tasted more like shrimp and flour. It lacks flavor as well. It was decent but not something I would like to rave about. Not sure I'll ever return because the flavors were completely different (as in unpacked flavor). read more

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My wife wasn't feeling well and needed some Vietnamese medicine. I got her 2 orders of large N1 Pho, 2 orders of 6 egg rolls and vermicelli with BBQ shrimp for me. Ordered to go at the counter. The service was friendly and efficient. Paid with credit card. The lady told me the order would be ready in 15-20 minutes. So I went to Lucky Seafood Grocery to see if there was anything interesting. My order was ready upon my return and they helped me pack it in my cooler. Great casual ambiance. The food is great too. read more

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Food was delicious, fresh, and served beautifully ! I had the shrimp w/flat noodles , hubby had the beef & pork w/flat noodles, Vietnamese friends loved their Pho dishes, as well. We had the egg rolls first, for the table; delicious, as well! The service was great, no waiting. The restaurant is very clean. We've been to PHO cow cali, good, but not as good as Pho Lucky! Plus, there's always gnats flying around the food! Afterwards, we went to their supermarket, next door; was able to purchase Rice flakes. No other Asian supermarket had them! You won't be sorry! Can't wait to return! read more

This was the first place I ever tried Pho. It was absolutely delicious a few years ago when I had it. I came back this week to see if it held its standards and it did. The broth is so flavorful and they are not skimpy with the meat. I ordered the brisket and meatballs and my husband ordered brisket, steak, and tendon. We also really like the spring rolls from here. They're very fresh! Can't wait to come back! (Only "markdown" would be the women's bathroom. Both times I've gone the bathroom has been unusable. Not worth taking down a star). read more

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The restaurant is right next to a Vietnamese supermarket, and parking is super convenient. There are plenty of seats, so there's no need to wait. The interior is beautiful and very clean. As soon as we walked in, four staff members quickly attended to us--pouring water and handing us menus--super fast service! We ordered four bowls of Vietnamese pho, which were extremely good value and absolutely delicious. Pho lovers definitely shouldn't miss this place. I especially recommend the pho with pork trotters--it's loaded with ingredients and tastes amazing. One bowl is super filling. Overall, the experience was fantastic, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This place is good and deserves a 3.5 stars out of 5. The restaurant is next to lucky seafood store. Although it took a minute or two to be seated, the service was good. The pho was very delicious and had good flavor but it just a bit too oily for me. The spring rolls were tasty but the bbq beef rolls were fantastic. The restaurant is clean, bright, and plain. read more

Pho Lucky - Pho S1. PH FILET MIGNON - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Best broth I have had in San Diego thus far. Yummy rice dishes which are huge servings, so much protein! Great staff Yummy fried spring rolls. Will be back! read more

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Amazing Chicken Pho!! One of the best I have had. Service was great, they were very welcoming, attentive and very friendly. Ambiance is just your casual family restaurant with Christmas music playing in the background. Also ordered the tofu spring rolls which were really good. Definitely don't pass this place up if you are in need for pho, the broth is very good and meat isn't dry. read more

Pho Lucky - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast service and always hot and always so good! Lots to choose from but my go to is the you-choose-3-combo, brisket, rare beef and meatball combo or short rib. If you feel under the weather, the fermented salted lemon drink will kick that sick out of you. read more

Pho Lucky - Pho 3 Choice combo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

My go to spot since cow cali is always packed and busy. Pho lucky has a beef rib pho and ox tail pho, both which are so delicious. Another stand out is how hot the soup comes out. My SO likes it burning hot and the soup stays hot for a long time in their metal bowls. Its kid friendly and lots of families dine here. Casual space. read more

Normally I'd go to Hoai Hue for Bun Bo Hue, but for the days that I'm feeling something convenient, the BBH at Pho Lucky hits the spot. For those of you who might be unfamiliar, Bun Bo Hue is just the spicy beef noodle soup cousin of Pho, just with more lemongrass flavor to it. I usually get my BBH to-go whenever I'm craving it and it still tastes fresh and ready to eat at home too. To-go BBH often comes with a bag of assorted vegetable toppings, a large container of soup (can feed 1-2 people, maybe even 3), chili paste, and a container where the rest of the proteins, garnishes, and noodles are stored. Not too many Vietnamese spots nearby offer BBH (or at least good BBH) and a neighboring Pho restaurant has it on the menu, but their version tastes a lil watered down for my liking. That being said, I'm grateful that Pho Lucky offers it on their menu and everything works so well, flavor-wise. Definitely give this spot and their BBH a try if you haven't already! read more

This was literally the worst pho I've ever had in my life. Completely bland -- the broth had no taste at all, like everything was just tossed into hot water and sent to the table. They even forgot one of our plates, and when I reminded them, I honestly wish they never brought it out. We tried both the brisket and chicken pho, and they were equally horrible. The chicken, especially, tasted like dirty socks. Overall, a terrible experience. read more

Pho Lucky - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious foods and fast services. Prices are a little lower than other restaurants for the similar foods. The staffs are usually friendly and polite. Item N1 pho large special , R1 broken rice special, R8 broken rice with 3 options, v1 noodles special, and S5 hu tieu my tho with soup are delicious. read more

Pho Lucky - R8. CM TM CHOICE/BROKEN RICE WITH 3 CHOICES OF TOPPINGS(PICK. I picked marinate pork, pork chop, and chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Aloha all! Dropped into Pho Lucky for a quick bite and decided to go with an order of Spring Rolls with Shrimp. It included a combination of crunchy veggies, vermicelli noodles and savory bites of shrimp all wrapped in a chewy rice paper shell. I dipped it in the delicious and sweet peanut sauce and it provided me with a perfect snack that kept me satisfied during my errands run. Next visit, when I have more time, I will definitely stop by for a bowl of their awesome Pho. My favorite is the Filet Mignon Pho. Can't wait! read more

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Stopped at Pho Lucky for a quick lunch and this place is a hidden gem! Located to the left of Lucky Seafood in the plaza with Aldi, there was plenty of parking within the lot. Service was quick as we were seated immediately and our order was taken. The restaurant itself was large and clean, newly renovated. I always like to try the pho broth before adding anything to it and it was already flavorful as is! ~$13-16 a bowl. I like it much better than Pho Cow Cali where you feel so rushed. Will be back whenever I'm craving pho and are in the area! read more

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It's been years since I've been out this way, but I heard there's a new cook or a change in management at this spot, so I decided to give it another shot--and I'm glad I did! We started with the egg rolls, and they were a solid 10/10--super crispy, flavorful, and served piping hot (just how I like them). We also tried the beef fresh spring rolls, which were delicious and surprisingly filling. The beef had great flavor and was cooked perfectly. A couple of us ordered the pho (noodle soup), which came in a metal bowl and stayed hot the entire meal. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and there was plenty of tender meat in the bowl--no skimping here. The only downside was the service. There seemed to be only one person taking orders, one bringing out food, and one at the register. We weren't really checked on and had to flag someone down a few times, which was a bit frustrating. That said, the food is definitely worth coming back for--I'll just be prepared for the slower service next time. read more

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Went down to San Diego and was craving for Vietnamese foods. Found this restaurant and decided to give them a try. The restaurant is nice and clean. They greet you with a smile then take you to your table. Seconds later, they brought over your water and menus. We ordered the following dishes: 1. Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) - It was delicious. The broth was good, not too strong nor salty. I enjoyed it. 2. Grilled Beef with Rice - My daughter ordered this and said it was very good. She likes it and would order this again. We both like this restaurant and would come back and try their other dishes. read more

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I ate here so many times. Food is decent but I have to give 3 stars today. Order the food and it came very quick. I ordered custom pho. Bowl came out. Noodles all expand an suck the broth half of the bowl. I came here for soup not half dry noodles or half broth soup. I asked waitress to see if she can ask the cook to give me a little more broth. She said $2.50. I asked if I want more broth because of normal broth portion then I'll accept the charge different but this is way under portion for the bowl of pho. I even showed her and she still insisted to charge me. I never see the waitress or anyone came and refill water. I still have half of the noodles portion left in the bowl because I cannot continue eating pho without broth. Big disappointed. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Pho Lucky\. The service was extremely poor, and the staff were not professional or welcoming\. I reported finding a hair in my food, but instead of handling the situation calmly and apologizing, the staff became very upset and aggressive\. read more

Food was pretty good! Love that they use stainless steel dishware. Plenty of seating, spacious, and the place felt very clean. Enjoyed the food and plan to come back again whenever craving a noodle soup. read more

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After the change of ownership, the service is bad again. Looks like they get cocky and take the customers for granted again.... sad. To make a long story short, customer service ladies are inattentive, a little rude, and not let us sit in the booth when it's available. Food quality went down significantly. Soup is a little diluted, less flavorful, and it's just not as good as it used to be. I am no longer going there anymore. read more

I have been ordering from Pho Lucky through Instacart semi regularly for the last couple months and was very happy with their food. Today I placed a large order. I was charged for the full order but only received half of it. I will never order from Pho Lucky again. read more

Delicious !!!! Was headed to the grocery store and the smell traveled through the parking lot so much I had to change course and get some soup! Seated immediately, water was served promptly, food came out faster than a fast food restaurant! Quiet and family friendly. Servers could have paid more attention to refilling waters, but that detail is not significant enough to drop the rating. 5 stars, will be returning read more

We came here for the oxtail pho.. and loved it! The pho broth here is on the sweeter side. Service was prompted, clean area. We enjoyed the music they played and it wasn't too loud to still converse. The portion was just right and nice ice cold water. The Vietnamese coffee was good too.. they have all the fixings on the table S&P, hoisin, real sriracha, fish sauce and soy sauce read more

Haven't been back in years but was craving Pho in a cold windy night. I ordered the large Pho Tai (rare beef) and Suong Sa Hot Luu dessert drink. Service was quick and the Pho came out hot. The restaurant was clean and tidy and the meal satisfied my tummy. read more

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Just for reference, we came here as a recommendation from our friend because they claimed it was better than our usual spot. Upon walking in, I was shocked to see how fancy and pretty this place is! I love the uniform that the waitress' wear and they are super friendly! Ambiance 5/5 Pork Sausage Rolls were a 3/5 Rice paper was a bit hard and sausage wasn't that flavorful. Pho was a 3.5/5 Tasty but doesn't pack a punch of flavor that I would usually expect from pho. read more

Pho Lucky - ambiance 5/5 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

We were shopping at the Lucky Seafood market and decided to grab dinner here. The pho tai was good but it had a lot of fat in the broth. You can see a film of oil floating on top. The pork chop was so dry that I had to dunk it in the little soup bowl that came with the rice dish. We were hoping to like this restaurant. The waitress was also talking loudly over our heads to her coworker while taking our orders. We will go across the street next time to Pho Cow Cali read more

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I've always been a fan of this restaurant before its temporary closure during the pandemic; however, It's been back and better than ever. The food and facility have noticeably improved! Eggrolls 3 piece ($6): crispy, seasoned, and plenty of filling, 8.5/10 rating. Served within two minutes from ordering. Pho with Rare Beef (large = $12.45): the flavorful broth is served at a hot temperature, and they provide at least 25% more noodles than other spots, 8.5/10 rating. Get a spicy bite by adding a jalapeño slice and a drizzle of sriracha. This restaurant has been renovated to a more modern design that is appealing. Their prompt service and quality of food remind me of how Pho Ca Dao on Mira Mesa used to operate. Makes me wonder if the manager and/or staff have transitioned to this eatery. By the way, they offer free soda for each customer that orders. read more

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This is the best hidden gem spot ever, even though they have a supermarket right next to them. I can feel the sensation and effort that they bring to the bowl. I tried Com Tam and I gotta say, they bring the same vibe, taste, ambition that the one I've tried in Vietnam. Those taste mostly the same and it's my favorite part. The servers are really nice and they will provide you with the best sauce ever within this spot. I recommend to try this hidden gem spot because it's cheap and price are reasonable. read more

Pho is bomb here, been coming here once a week. don't be fooled by going to them other wack busy spots in the area that serve giant bowls of bland broth. read more

This place is hidden gem in Mira Mesa. Connected to pho lucky this place is so pretty inside. Nice for little night out with some great food. They have great prices, fast service and flavorful food. I like to get the pho with well done steak and an order of egg rolls. read more

Pho Lucky, a re-imagining of the pre-COVID Mira Mesa staple, is tucked away on the far, almost hidden corner of Lucky Seafood. Remodeled and reinvigorated, their grand re-opening came out swinging, ready to overthrow the titan "competitor" across the street. And in my opinion, they've got the ingredients to make that happen. I am a simple man. I enjoy a simple bowl of pho. And Pho Lucky does simple pho right. Nothing stands out and nothing is mind-blowingly delicious. All the flavors are decently good and balanced. The broth was deeply beefy, with a healthy dose of (what I'm assuming was) MSG. The meat was perfectly pink and rare. The garnish on top (and to the side) gave a decent citrus and bitter component adding variety to the soup's color and mouthfeel. I topped it off with a decent dose of sriracha and hoisen and I was pleasantly happy. But the food wasn't the only positive from this experience. Surprisingly, the inside was clean and tidy. Tables were orderly, nothing was sticky or stained. Not at all what I expected from a family restaurant. Unsurprisingly, their one drawback was their poor customer service. I walked into a basically empty venue, made eye contact with multiple staff, and nobody moved. I awkwardly shuffled my way towards a table, glancing back to who I thought was the host, and she just eyed me down like I didn't belong. When I was finished with my meal, I tried to get the attention of the workers and gesture the universal "check" hand sign, but no luck. It wasn't until I got up and walked to the front cashier (typically reserved for takeout orders) that the host with the mobile card reader approached me, all while still avoiding eye contact. I'm know I'm not the most handsome fella but come on! Regardless, they gave me what I wanted: nothing more, nothing less. And that's good enough for me. As an aside, the "competitor" across the street served me salt water for broth with a side of lemon. I've given them repeated chances and they've repeatedly let me down. So Pho Lucky is a very welcomed entrant in the Mira Mesa pho scene. Just please train your workers to not treat customers like they're contagious read more

Pho Lucky - N1 Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I really like their selection of spring rolls. You have way more options of meat than the regular pho spots. The inside is much more modern and seemingly clean. Pho does come out fast but something about the pho tasted different for me. It was missing a flavor or had too much of a flavor. Service was great - he was attentive and ready. read more

Pho Lucky - Grilled shrimp spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here on a Tuesday morning because we were in the mood for hot soup or pho. Found this place through Yelp and decided to give it a try. The place is easy enough to find, in Mira Mesa, off of Mira Mesa Boulevard. It is adjacent/attached right next to Lucky Seafood Market. There is plenty of parking in this shopping center. The place is clean and spacious with a lot of seating available. There were a couple of other customers aside from us, and maybe 2-3 customers that came in to pick up orders to go while we dined there. After we browsed the menu, the wifey ordered a seafood soup with shrimp and crab (3/5). I decided to try their beef stew with French Bread (3/5). Both dishes ended up being just okay. The seafood soup was okay, as the crab is imitation and the broth is not the most flavorful. The beef stew was a bit bland and came out warm (no steam when stirring). There's something about food that just comes out warm, that makes it less appetizing (at least for me). The actual beef was tender, but had too much fat and the portion of the stew was on the smaller side. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We recognized her (and she recognized us) from another pho restaurant we frequent. When I paid the bill, I interacted with someone else (who was also friendly). Service here was good. I think we will probably try their pho next time. Everything else about this place was good. I'm hoping the pho will be good next time we visit. 3/5: Food (for now) 4/5: Service 4/5: Cleanliness 3.7/5: Overall (not rounding yet... will see how the pho is and update) read more

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