I think they are better than Pho ca do. We'll we've gone twice now and get so wrapped up in eating…read morethat I forget to review lol. Pros: * Delicious pho; we like the rare steak * Great apps; the spring roll is fresh and the fried roll is crunchy * Friendly staff * Clean restaurant Cons: * N/A Extra: * Lots of parking * Single unisex bathroom

TLDR great local Vietnamese spot in Santee spring rolls with the Nem Nuong were solid…read more 8.1 - Soft chewy rice paper with the crispy deef fried eggroll skin in the middle along with lettuce and vermicelli noodles. Great textural contrast between the soft and chewy and the crispy eggroll skin paired very nicely with their rich nutty peanut sauce. 7.2 - The fried rice was very savory with a nice balance of sweetness from the peas however, the beef was dry. 6.8 - The shaken beef was a little disappointing because it was lacking the wok hay that I expect with shaken beef. The sauces are typical shaken beef, black pepper with a sweet soy sauce glaze along with carmelized onions. Overall, I'll definitely be back and want to try the Pho!

My son took my daughter and I out to eat here last night, and it was such a great experience from…read morestart to finish. The service was excellent the moment we walked in and continued all the way until we left. The entire floor staff were friendly, attentive, and incredibly hardworking--especially as the dinner rush picked up. You could really see them hustling, but they never missed a beat. The food was just as impressive as the service. We started with the shrimp and beef spring rolls with fish sauce, which are always a must for us. For our mains, we ordered a variety of rice platter dishes including grilled shrimp, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, egg rolls, and a BBQ beef banh mi sandwich--everything was flavorful and satisfying. One thing that really stood out was our waiter, who memorized our entire order without writing anything down--very impressive! I also placed a to-go order for the #99 platter, and everything came out quickly and accurately. We were in and out in under an hour and a half, even during peak dinner time. When the service is exceptional everything else follows! Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food and exceptional service!!!!

No one addressed us for almost 5 min in the door. Then a…read moreguy seats us, throws the menus on the table and walks away, never speaking one word to us. Then as I'm watching them work, the older guy is preparing the tins with spoons and places his fingers on the spoons and the sauce plates. As I'm watching him a young kid grabs a bowl to bring to a customer next to us and he uses his bare hand to wipe out the bowl, obviously seeing something in the bowl. And hands it to the customer. The health and safety board needs to indirect this place. The tables were wiped but you could still see grease remnants from left over food on the table. The lack of sanitary practices gets an " F" rating. It is obvious no one has a food handlers certificate. One plate came out and had to wait over 5 min for next plate to Come out. If you keep your eyes closed and don't watch what they are doing here, you probably think their food is great. We won't ever come here again.

Love a good Pho! Here in Santee there are lots of options. Tried this place for the first time…read more They've been here a long time but my first visit. I had the House Special and the Egg rolls. My soup was good, it's all about the broth!! Egg-rolls were also good. They also have the robot server so that's cool. I'll be back.

I had not been to this restaurant in a long time so I decided to stop by for dinner. The pho was…read moreamazing. The service was quick and it's a great place for a nice week night dinner.

I called to make an order for pick up. I ordered 2 spicy basil chicken, level 2 and 7 spicy…read more According to my husband, the level 7 wasn't spicy but his taste buds are a whole other level. Spicy to him would be fire to me. The food was yummy. We also got mango and sticky rice. That was also delicious. We haven't tried Thai in a long time because we haven't liked any place. Now we're happy to have a local Thai place that we actually like!

For years, I was an occasional diner at Sab-E-Lee Santee, which, at six miles, wasn't the closest…read moreThai restaurant to my house, but was the closest good one. In 2024, Sab-E-Lee Santee was rebranded; it's now called "Faidang Thai Restaurant". In February 2025, Faidang was closed by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality for these infractions: Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; Impoundment - Out of Compliance. Ewwww.

I think this is our third trip in the last few weeks? Mom really enjoyed a dish on our first trip…read morethat had "glass noodles". I have yet to reorder them correctly to meet her expectations. Maybe next time! She really liked them. Try his trip I ordered ramen with bone broth. She enjoys the tofu version while I order the chicken. The broth is very good - make or break it component. Enjoying it. The woman who has been serving us has been very respectful of my parents and. Considerate of wait time, offering water. It's little touches and thoughtfulness like this that make a difference. I might suggest the crispy oinion come on the side but otherwise a good meal for fast food. Price is matching the economy. Would enjoy seeing more people there!

Absolutely terrible service. From the moment I walked in, the staff member serving me barely…read moreacknowledged me. She didn't make eye contact, didn't greet me properly, and simply pointed toward a table and said, "Table 8, please." When ordering, she was cold and dismissive. I honestly thought I was interacting with a robot. I felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience rather than a customer. I didn't wait for food and just walked right out.

Phuong Trang has been a San Diego staple for decades. It first started in Linda Vista in 1988,…read moreserving traditional Vietnamese family-style meals before moving to its current home on Convoy in 1992. Today, it's one of the most well-known Vietnamese restaurants in the city, and after this visit, I can definitely see why. One of my favorite things about coming here is the location. Even though it's right in Convoy, parking has never been an issue for me. I usually avoid the area because finding a spot can be a headache, but Phuong Trang has a large parking lot that makes stopping by so much easier. I came in for a quick takeout lunch. One thing to know before you go is they don't accept Apple Pay, so make sure to bring a physical card or cash. The staff was incredibly welcoming. They greeted me when I walked in, gave me plenty of time to look over the menu, and never made me feel rushed. That kind of hospitality really stood out. I ordered the Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli and the Shrimp, Pork & Jellyfish Salad. The salad comes with shredded green papaya, celery, cucumber, carrots, shrimp, pork, jellyfish strips, fresh mint, crushed peanuts, and shrimp chips.The salad was refreshing with plenty of shrimp and jellyfish throughout. I especially liked the crunch from the green papaya. My only complaint was that the dressing felt a little one dimensional. I wish it had a little more brightness to bring out the fresh herbs and vegetables. It was still enjoyable, though. The Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli was my favorite of the two. It came with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, pickled daikon and carrots, crushed peanuts, plus five grilled beef rolls wrapped around scallions. The beef had a delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The only downside was that the inside of the rolls was a little chewy since it didn't get the same char as the outside. Even so, every bite was packed with flavor, so it wasn't enough to take away from the dish. Between the friendly service, quick turnaround for takeout, and solid food, I can see why Phuong Trang has stayed so popular for all these years. I'd happily come back and keep working my way through their menu.

Phuong Trang is still a Vietnamese staple on Convoy. It used to be THE place for pho but now there…read moreis alot more competition. I came for lunch with my family on Friday at 1pm. Tons of parking, no wait and restaurant was only hlaf filled. Promptly seated and waiters are still aggressive about getting your order and then forgetting about you until you ready to leave. Food wasn't quite as good as I remember. We had fresh spring rolls, beef stir fry noodle dish, large pho, egg roll and grilled pork bun and wonton noodle soup. Main entrees were all about $17 and decent portion. I like Chinese style wonton noodles and beef stir fry noodles better--I feel Vietnamese style can be a bit sweet.

What a delicious spot! I got the #51, which was vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled chicken. The…read moreservice was quick (they got the food out within 15 minutes of sitting down). The ambiance is what you would expect from a mom and pop restaurant. Food makes it all worth it.

It was a Sunday in San Diego, and I had made the drive down from the Inland Empire for business. I…read moredidn't realize how much Asian influence there was in this part of San Diego, especially when it came to all the great food options. Grateful to have made it here safely, we decided to grab a bite at Duyen Mai Vietnamese Restaurant. The first thing I noticed was that they had two spots right next to each other--so I already knew this place had to be pumping out some Vietnamese food! I looked around the menu and saw #23 - Phở Đặc Biệt (The Special). Of course, I was feeling special that day , so I ordered the small Pho #23. The bowl might have been small, but it was PACKED with meat, noodles, and flavor. Of course, all the sauces were right there on the side so you could make it exactly how you like it. We also ordered the Bún Riêu, which was simple but hearty and comforting. Glad we were able to fill up, recharge, and get some energy for the rest of the evening. If you're ever around this part of San Diego and craving some good Vietnamese food, definitely check out Duyen Mai. Yummy!

Great to have Vietnamese cuisine out here. Me and the fam stopped by on our way to lake Jennings…read more The owner was very kind and sweet. She was super helpful. We ordered the pho dac biet which is their house special and some banh mi. It was authentic, although I wish they had pâté on it. The pho broth was clean and yummy it had shrimp along with some meat. I'd recommend it since it's their house special!

Restaurant was very hot inside. They don't use a/c in the middle of summer. No napkins. Silver ware…read moreand chopsticks are in a container at the end of table. Seemed unsanitary as they looked dirty like they were used and put back. Tables weren't cleaned. Drinks come in very small cups. My daughter enjoyed her vegetable pho. I did not enjoy the tofu and noodles I ordered. I thought the noodles were large not skinny and the tofu tasted and felt like wet scrambled eggs. Wanted crispy tofu but it is very soggy and unflavored. Vegetables were soggy and overcooked. I didn't eat my food and told the lady at the register it was not what was expected and I didn't want it. She did not care or attempt to offer something else. I paid and threw away the food. Waste of money.

Love coming to Saigon star for a quick and easy dinner in my neighborhood. I've ate here many times…read moreand the food and service are both always consistent. The pho broth is well flavored, not too fatty or greasy, the noodles are always cooked perfectly and they do not hold back when it comes to the serving of meat in your bowl. The ambiance is really cute and homey as well. There's always many people eating but it's never packed/never has a wait. There servers are always so sweet. They come by to check on you and as soon as your water is empty they bc old around with a new one.

First time trying out Saigon Star for a Sunday lunch. It's convenient that they open early at 10:30…read moreAM, but unfortunately, the air conditioning wasn't running. They had a few floor fans going, and while it wasn't overly hot outside, it's tough to really enjoy hot food in a non-A/C dining room. ​Customer service was perfectly fine and standard. We ordered the 6-piece egg rolls to share, but they were a letdown--smaller than what you typically get at other Vietnamese restaurants and pretty bland (even the kids didn't care for them). The pho was similarly underwhelming, featuring a broth that lacked depth and didn't stand out to the palate. ​The highlight of the meal was the salt and pepper calamari, which easily stood out as the best dish we tried. That said, at $15, the portion size was on the smaller side. ​The service is normal and the calamari is tasty, but with the lack of climate control and forgettable mains, I'd probably only ever return just for the calamari. It's an A-ok place overall and quite expensive for small portions.