We walked in and our server was fantastic. She answered all our questions and had great suggestions. We also like the ambiance - large windows to let the light in. One thing to note, the parking lot is tight, so just be aware, but there is also street parking nearby We got both hot Pho, P11 and P13. A regular size is still quite filing, but a large is good if you want to take some home. We also got the salt and pepper wing, which is a MUST. It's crispy and the onion and pepper seasoning is tasty! We also got Cha Gio - regular and vegetarian - and it was a hit as well. The Vietnamese ice coffee was strong and good. I think we found our new favorite Vietnam is food spot and will be back again! read more

Came here after hearing a lot of good things from friends. Their broth was very good - rich, flavorful, and perfect with the fresh pho noodles. I ordered the dac biet and enjoyed it, but next time I'll want to try the filet mignon pho. Pho Hoa is usually my go-to spot, but now I've got another pho place to add to the rotation. They don't give quite as much meat as Pho Hoa, but the quality and flavor still hit the spot. I also liked that their menu has a good variety of appetizers and other Vietnamese dishes besides just pho, so there are many options to choose from. Will definitely be back! read more

Pho Minh - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

As a Washington state PNW girl, I've been craving some delicious pho for a while. I went on a Yelp hunt, came across Pho Minh, and decided to give it a try. Even though it was 70+ degrees outside, my Washington heart still wanted pho and this place absolutely satisfied the craving. I got the filet mignon pho and my boyfriend got the meatball pho, and both were delicious. The broth was so flavorful and comforting. It's a small family-owned spot and the service was great. Can't wait to come back! read more

Pho Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Thank you for accommodating all 12 of us when we suddenly walked in! I was thinking we could sit split up, but they put 3 tables together for us. Very kind of the man at the third table to move-- crying at his kindness because he didn't have to move while eating. I've eaten at a different spot in the same complex, but never had Pho Minh before. I think I'll start coming here more often, the prices are pretty good and it seems like it's a family run business. I really wanted bun rieu, but it looks like a sharing size bowl-- and I'm pretty certain everyone at my table wanted pho. So, I ordered a Pho Bo Vien, Regular Bowl ~$13. And Cafe Sua (Ca Phe Sua Da/ Iced Vietnamese Coffee) ~$5. They give a large amount of pho noodles! I couldn't finish it myself and brought half of it home for dinner. The broth was delicious, not too fragrant! If you want nuoc beo, there's no upcharge (my friend wanted it). My iced Vietnamese coffee came out very delicious, with notes of chocolate. It's strong and I love that they used crushed ice. I could tell they dripped this themselves rather than using Lee's Coffee Concentrate-- so hats off to them! My other friends ordered: Pho Ga, Pho Tai, Goi Cuon, Mi Quang, etc. They gave us sharing plates of herbs-- basil, lime, jalapeños, and lots of beansprouts. I love how fresh all of them were! Really great quality herbs here. Overall, I paid about $20 for my lunch! I'd say it was well worth it and I can't wait to come back again. read more

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This is the best pho I've ever had. Hands down. Always consistent, amazing sauce selection, meat is fresh. It's a hole in the wall place but do not let it fool you. Service is always great and the price point for the amount of food is very reasonable. I always feel at home inside and taken care of. You're missing out if you don't go. read more

Beef rib pho Service Pho Minh has solid pho, but the service definitely needs work. Don't expect much interaction--just walk in, grab a menu yourself, and order at the counter. The kid working there was mostly on his phone and didn't seem aware he was on the clock. That said, the beef rib pho is pretty good, and the quality is on par with other pho spots in the area. Come here for the pho, not the service. read more

Pho Minh - Beef rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is our new go to place for pho now. We had a few pho for the past week because it was cold and rainy. Everyone knows that mean PHO TIME! The broth for the pho was delicious and the noodles/meat had a good amount. Service was great as the owner recommended a few other dishes that I will try as there not many other restaurants that serve dishes that they have. Come here and you will not regret it for PHO!!! read more

Pho Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

In an area saturated with Pho restaurants ("Little Saigon") Pho Minh stands out. It's hard to impress the local crowd which means if you're the newcomer to the area you need to try hard. Pho Minh excels at a few things - first, don't expect the pho to magically appear right when you sit down (the experience I had in many other pho restaurants). Rather, order what you want, and wait just a bit to get your pho piping hot! It's been a while since I was served soup that hot, and it was a great thing! Then, pho in of itself is a simple thing - a broth an ingredients that make the broth more flavorful as time goes by, because the ingredients impart their flavor into the soup. In the case of Pho Minh the broth arrives brimming with flavor, using quality ingredients. This makes for a really tasty bowl of soup. Seasonal - pho oxtail, a must try Great - any pho Mediocre - spring rolls. The peanut sauce needs some reworking Ambulance - 3 out of 5. Sort of expected in pho restaurants Service - 4 out of 5. Very personal, and with a great big smile Give this place a try, but keep it our secret! I don't want any of the charm and quality to go away. read more

Pho Minh - Pho oxtail with basil - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Phoa And inexpensive to dine there. Selections ranging from Beef to Pork are fresh always. read more

This place is a small mom n pop shop, I love it so much. I walked in and I just knew that this spot would be great. A woman came from the kitchen and took our orders. I got the rib pho, my friend got the filet mignon pho, and my sister got herself a veggie pho and some summer rolls Food came out so quick it was so hot. The broth was just amazing. It definitely fixed my pho cravings for sure. read more

This is the perfect place for a late night pho dinner. Came here because our usual spot had already closed during the week & noticed it had great reviews. Lee was amazing - this family owned restaurant is a must for flavor and craving satisfaction! Big portion as well read more

Came here today for lunch and was blown away by the flavors. The salt and pepper chicken wings were crispy tasty goodness. Some of the best pho I have ever tasted. Big chunky bits of brisket. I had the Bun Ca turmeric fish soup and it was also absolutely delicious. Our server was friendly and informative. The only downside was the ambiance but honestly I took a star away and gave it back for the variety of quality flavors and meats in the food. I will definitely be back. read more

Pho Minh - bún cá - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got the filet mignon pho and the broth was amazing. i wish the meat was not so dry but besides that 9/10. Along with pork egg rolls , honestly extremely happy with them and would definitely get them again. amazing flavor. Great customer service, it looks family owned and they are all super nice and attentive. It's a small shop but amazing food and service! read more

Pho Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The pho broth here is quite good and flavorful. It isn't bland like some other places. I do like that they give you culantro and rice paddy herb for the pho and not only basil. It does make the pho more flavorful. Service was standard for a mom and pop I feel. The only thing that I didn't like was the pho rice noodles. Not sure if I got the noodles towards the end of the bag or if it's the brand that they use. The noodle strands are short and looked more fallen a part. I am not a fan of the Sincere Orient pho rice noodles brand since they tend to fall apart so the noodles aren't long. I think it might the brand that they're using. Aside from that the broth is good and I enjoy the additional herbs. Will come back again read more

delicious food! We enjoyed the shrimp spring rolls, bun rieu, and bun thit noung cai gio. All of them were fresh and flavorful. Service was nice and everything was clean! read more

i just was surprised how this exists! Nothing is available in the menu. But as the "grumpy" lady said, "Sorry, we only have two items on this menu!" Service was slow, EXCEPT for a much mature, humble lady server that delivered our order with a smile. The Spring Rolls were "a bit sour" in taste...but we did not comment anymore because of the "lady grump". I'm not endorsing this restaurant...sadly, if there was a ZERO-STAR Rating, I would have given them that... read more

Ordered food and was told wait 15 minutes. Checked back in, told to wait longer. Heard the kitchen staff putting away pots and equipment. The food was never being prepared. In the end, it took 1 hr to wait for 3 noodle dishes. Don't waste your time on a restaurant that does not care for their customers. Plenty of other Vietnamese restaurants nearby. No gasten su tiempo y dinero en este lugar. Les van a ver la cara. read more

I have been coming to this place for years and it's about time I give them a 5 star review! This pho is SPECIAL! You literally feel the love and healing in every bite! I've eaten probably 100 bowls by now, and it never disappoints. Hands down my favorite pho spot in all of SD. And if the delicious food isn't enough, the people that run the restaurant are so friendly and welcoming. I normally call in to order, and by the time I'm done ordering, they know it's me, and I can hear the smile on her face. Go check them out if you need a pho fix! You won't be disappointed. Thanks for always hitting the spot Pho Minh! Yours truly, Zero Cilantro read more

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My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in SD. They have a smaller location in PB that is also great, but the menu here has more options. My husband is Vietnamese, and we like to come here when we're in the mood for some good comfort food. Don't tell his grandma, but the food here is even a little better than what she makes. Everything we've had here has been great, but some of our favorites are: -Bun ca: I've never seen this before and it is phenomenal! My favorite thing on the menu. The fish is cooked perfectly, the broth is delicious, and the whole dish is very light. -Bun rieu: brings me right back to Hanoi. -Salt n pepper chicken wings: my favorite chicken wings in SD. -Dau hi chien gion: to be honest, I think these are just as good as the chicken wings, which shows how phenomenal this tofu dish is. I love the onion and chili flakes. Of course, the veggie egg rolls, goi cuon tom, and pho are also great! This is the only place we'll go for pho when we don't feel like cooking it at home. read more

Pho Minh on El Cajon Blvd may not be spotted immediately while you're driving through El Cajon Blvd, but what you will find out, it will not be your last visit once you've tried their food. Authentic, quality, variety, fresh, tasty and delicious! Their soups and stir frys are hits and are popular dishes, ones you can't find anywhere in City Heights, East County or Southbay areas. This family owned restaurant is a hidden gem. You will be lured into ordering dishes you've never tried before because the pictures on the menu look so good. You may also start venturing off in trying different types of foods you've never eaten before based on how Pho Minh prepares their dishes. Early last year, I was introduced to Pho Minh by my daughter. She constantly raved about all the assortments of soups she had tried at this place. She goes on to tell me that the fried calamari and fried tofu (both perfectly seasoned) will not disappoint. So, go figure, today, I am a fan of Pho Minh's tofu dish and have gotten others to like tofu too ! Likes: vermicelli chicken (and pork) spring rolls combo, egg rolls, salt&pepper chicken wings, pho rib, honey walnut shrimp, rice plate combos, mi quang, bun rieu, bun ca...these are just to name a few Dislikes: lack of parking space and tight parking stall size A 12-mile drive to Pho Minh in El Cajon Blvd is worth it. In fact, last week having lunch one day wasn't good enough. The family and I ended up doing a part 2 and made it back to Pho Minh the following day ! We're obsessed and we highly recommend Pho Minh! read more

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We were excited to try Pho Minh but it wasn't great for a number of reasons. We ordered a pork banh mi, their goi cuon, and a bun bo hue. The pork banh mi was fine; pork was tasty and it was a decently sized sandwich for $7. The goi cuon was standard and a bit pricey at $6. Their bun bo hue was a disappointment; $13, lacked flavor, and very little of the normal accompaniments, like blood and pork knuckle. Service was also a big miss. When we first walked in, there was no one in the restaurant. We stood around for a few minutes, and when no one showed up, we grabbed menus from the front table and seated ourselves. About 5 minutes later, an employee showed up, saw that we had sat down, brought us 2 glasses of water, and left again. We then waited over 10 minutes for her to come back to take our order. After finally placing our order, our food took a really long time to come out. In the meantime, an older Vietnamese couple came in, sat down, placed their order, and received their food, all while we continued to wait. When we were done eating, we flagged the employee down again and asked for a small box and our check. She came back with both and then never returned. I had to get up and walk our credit card to the front of the restaurant and try to get her attention from the kitchen in the back for her to charge our card. Parking in Pho Minh's plaza is also a disaster. We had to circle multiple times before we got lucky and found a spot, and as we were leaving, there was a line of cars causing a huge backup waiting for us to leave to take our spot. Given the plethora of other delicious Vietnamese restaurants in the area (with better parking as well), I won't be back. read more

I had dinner here with my family after the SD zoo and it is the best PHO location we've had in San Diego California. It is a small location but family owned, very authentic and just really good. The service is quick and the workers accommodate to what you want. I do have to say chili oil is extremely spicy but, yummy. I would recommend the appetizers, crab cream puffs and egg-rolls before your PHO. read more

Pho Minh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Called in for a Togo order I get there 15 minutes later and waited another 40 minutes. Terrible service.

Delicious pho, broth wasn't too sweet, huge meat portions, kind staff and a cool building! Awesome! And reasonable pricing!

Amazing food!! English is their second language but they are still smiley and welcoming. Lowkey location is a little sketchy but it's worth it. read more

Pho Minh - Mi quang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

So everything started out fine. Quickly took our order. Apps were great- smoothies good. Can't actually answer how the pho was bc they forgot my order. My two dining partners got theirs. When asked they said it was coming but it never appeared....so be wary about the service(or the lack their of) .....because they clearly forgot to write it down when the bill was settled. Maybe the server should have repeated back what was ordered. read more

What a gem! I stopped here after work to get some chicken pho. I found out about the restaurant from my student! Her mother is the owner. The pho was perfectly cooked with all the fixings on the side (bean sprouts, lime, cilantro, etc). I got my order to go and took it home to enjoy. To go service was fast and efficient! Everything was packaged nicely and securely so I had no issues transporting it home. Best of all, the food was perfect. Tender chicken, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. I'd highly recommend!! read more

Pho Minh is located in City Hieghts off El Cajon BLVD in San Diego's Little Saigon Neighborhood. We dropped in on a weekend and it was fairly crowded with people coming in and out for food to go. We were seated right away and placed our food orders. I went ahead and got the Pho tai chin nam which had rare thinly sliced steak with cuts of brisket. The food came out quick and looked stunning! The first thing I noticed was fat from the bone floating on top of the broth and how well the bowl was beautifully garnished with thinly sliced white onions, green onions and cilantro. I went ahead and squirted my lime into the broth added my bean sprouts and tore some fresh Thai basil in and gave it a swish with my chopsticks and slurped the broth! The broth was very light packing with flavor but couldn't distinguish the spices in it such as the star anise, cloves, cinnamon but still tasted great. The meat was nicely packed in and the brisket tasted great and had thick cut slabs. I like to enjoy my broth with no hoison and Sriracha but like to squirt some sauce in a separate bowl for my meat. The noodles weren't your typical banh pho tuoi noodles but were flat rice noodles so that change was great and quite tasty. Customer service and food was great but my only complaint was the MSG! I felt so thirsty afterwards I just wanted to drink a gallon of water due to my mouth being so dry and felt tired. Other than that great restaurant and looking forward to come back for a rice plate or there fried chicken wings. read more

Pho Minh - Fresh Thai basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeño peppers with lime. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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They have the best pho on El Cajon Boulevard! They have great food, service, and value. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly, respectful, and attentive; they don't display bad attitudes or indifference. The prices are affordable and reasonable. I highly recommend this place for pho, spring rolls and egg rolls, especially if you want to eat alone or with your family without feeling rushed or receiving dirty looks. read more

This my new spot. I love all the foods here. Service is great. You're typical Asian culture. I love it. read more

Pho Minh - The duck - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This is our neighborhood Pho "spot". We always order and take home to enjoy and have never been disappointed. We've tried several of the pho's, their garlic wings re awesome, I love their noodle salad with egg rolls. Staff are friendly and super quick when we order. They are always friendly when we arrive. We visit probably once a month and are always happy to come back! read more

This new branch of Pho Minh is tucked into a narrow strip mall within the City Heights/Talmadge neighborhood. The last time I visited this suite, I believe the shop was mainly selling banh mi sandwiches, snacks, and desserts. The parking lot here is so narrow and tight while the side streets are not much better. A take-out menu was posted on the window of the doors to the business. The selection of bun (vermicelli noodles) dishes was small, and none of them had the proteins or toppings that I wanted. I decided to pick one of their most popular choices in the Com Bo Luc Lac ("Shaking Beef" Rice). The cubed portions of filet mignon were very tender and seasoned well. They rested on a bed of grilled onions next to a large scoop of white rice. The top part of the take-out container was filled with carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, and tomatoes. The kitchen prepared the food in about 10 minutes. The girl who took my order was kind and pleasant. Overall, I rated this experience at Pho Minh with four stars. read more

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I picked up some Bun Cha Gio to go from this Vietnamese Eatery. Their third location in San Diego I believe. The Bun was $10 and some change. The vermicelli was well prepared and offered the right texture. The BBQ pork was tender and tasted quite good. I liked that the bun came with a lot of crushed peanuts and veggies. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The fish oil and Vietnamese hot sauce were both very good. Oh yes, the Vietnamese egg rolls were terrific. They were crispy and filled with a lot of goodies. The lady, "Lee" was super friendly and welcoming. Parking is tight in the parking lot, as a result I parked on the street. read more

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Everytime I drive to SD I come here its soooo delicious and the prices are truly amazing

The flavors and aromas of traditional Vietnamese dishes are expertly crafted and truly authentic. The prices are also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable my meal was, especially compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The only downside to this restaurant is the limited parking. If you plan on driving, be prepared to search for a parking spot. However, I found that the friendly service made up for this inconvenience. The staff were welcoming and accommodating. They made sure to answer any questions I had and gave great recommendations on what to order. I highly recommend their salt and pepper chicken and pho. The egg rolls were also pretty good. read more

This place is underrated. We got the bun Bo hue and it was really good, portions were solid as well. Definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

kinda flavorless. i got the veteran option but i wouldn't go back. the broth was boring and the veggies were boring

Pho does not taste like pho at all. I'm writing this as I'm sitting here. Tastes like instant pho and missing notes of star anise, cinnamon, made up for by being very salty. Trust me I make giant pots of pho at home that's gone in 1 day and this ain't it. Bbq rice was overcooked. Fake sriracha. Not impressed at all for a restaurant in the hood, supposed to be authentic lol. Won't be back. read more

The best Pho I've had in a while, Reasonable prices and the service is amazing. This has become my to go to place when i crave some tasty Pho. Thanks read more

Pho Minh - Best Pho I've had in a while. very delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Little mom and pops shop. We came here for the Yelp ratings but ended up wishing to go to our usual spot instead. We chose this place for the variety of dishes they had. The prices aren't listed on the menu so they could essentially charge whatever they want. The menus are so old and different pieces. If they cut costs this extremely with yucky old menus, where else do they cut corners? You have no idea what you're getting charged. The egg rolls had a weird scent or ingredient that I wasn't a fan of. The pho broth was not good. No star anise or pho flavor but rather a weird flavor. The meat proportions were good. The marinated pork chop was very tasty. The spring rolls aren't rolled super tight so it came loose while eating. The service was slow even though we were the only table there at the time. Two people in our group got their food after everyone else was almost done. read more

Pho Minh - Rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California