Had a great experience at Pho Nom San Diego! Danny was our server, and he was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of from start to finish. The service was fast, and he checked in just the right amount without being intrusive. I ordered the Pho Nom Bowl and the spring rolls. The pho had a rich, flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and a generous portion. The spring rolls were fresh, crispy, and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. Overall, excellent food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back. Thanks again, Danny! read more

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The staffs are very friendly, The decoration is beautiful. Can't wait to try their Pho!!! read more

Pho Nom - A little vacation in San Diego and found this amazing Pho place - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Jaison is chill thanks for the good vibes Great food as well. The atmosphere is a vibe and the unique drinks are amazing read more

Zidane and Leyna were incredible! Definitely recommend . The Pho Nom Nom was so fire and I couldn't say enough good things about the Vietnamese egg coffee. Will be coming back read more

Leyna was great even though she was running lunch service basically by herself. This is another spot on convoy just like you'd expect, good food. Tamarind wings were good and the ranch mixes well with the tamarind. Pho is really good. Deep broth flavor and not salty. Meat is tender and plentiful. Broken rice pork is so good my wife ordered another one to take home. Egg coffee is nice and creamy. Mango sticky rice is good and the proverbial Asian reasoning of "it's not too sweet". Too bad we don't live close by or else it'd be on our rotation. read more

Excellent food and service provided by Karen and Linda today!! You ladies rock. Even on a very busy and extremely hot day like today, they manage to keep up their professionalism and friendly smiles... PHO here is AMAZING!!! And the BONUS? Unlimited broth... SHORT RIB PHO AND MEATBALLS: 10/10 The meat was so TENDER. The broth was delicious!!! EGGROLLS: 8/10 surprisingly came after we finished our PHO. It was piping HOT though... PANDAN COCONUT DRINK: 7/10 I never saw BLUE Pandan before? It should be green and it tasted more like bubble gum. I would pass on this drink... AMBIANCE: 10/10 Beautiful decor on the ceiling. There were flowers and lamps everywhere. Very nice vibe... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

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My first time here and I came with fellow board members after our meeting. Most order the pho but I had the BROKEN RICE: grilled marinated pork topped w/ scallion oil, egg meatloaf, fried egg, cucumbers, pickled radish & carrots, nuoc cham. The egg meatloaf was interesting. I don't think I'm a fan of broken rice but overall it was a good dish with plenty of food. I thought it was interesting that they served the pho dishes without the soup broth. Once the bowls were served, they poured the broth into the bowls. I don't think I heard anyone complain. The restaurant was filled and I sae only one server, but he did a good job being attentive and waiting on all the tables. It was a pretty small restaurant with the Thursday night dinner rush. read more

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Love his concept of pour your own soup because the noodles are a perfect al dente texture instead of being overcooked as it sits in the broth in the kitchen. The pho is delicious with a clean, light, and flavorful broth that tastes like it's been simmered for hours without being overly salty or greasy. The short rib is on the chewier side, the noodles are cooked perfectly, and the fresh herbs and bean sprouts really complete the bowl. The restaurant has a fun, modern atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Zidane and Karen were great! If you're looking for pho with a rich yet light broth and quality ingredients, this spot is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Server: Danny. He was very friendly , kind and patient with us, especially since we had a lot of questions before ordering. First things first, if you're looking for vermicelli noodles, they no longer serve them here. That was a little disappointing because I love that dish, and it looked so good in the pictures from previous Yelpers' posts. Their broth was very savory. I enjoyed it. I added the herbs and they poured in the broth for us. I do wish their broth was hotter though but that's a personal preference because I like hot soup. Their homemade sate was interesting in their bowl. A good interesting. It gave it an extra kick. Did not have to put my usual hoisin and Sriracha sauce. I got the meatball + short rib, and my husband got the Pho Nom. The ambience is so beautiful in there. Flowers all over the ceiling. I also got a lychee lemonade and it was so good. Parking: Atrocious. Their pho is on the pricier side, but I recommend it. The quality makes it worth it. read more

Pho Nom - Pho nom and meatball pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Located in a plaza that's super busy all the time so be prepared to park in the street a couple of blocks away. Our servers Leyna and Karen were attentive and friendly Their main menu item is the Pho Nom which is your standard dac biet with two large ribs. The soup is good but a little too heavy on the star anise/cloves for my tastes. The spring rolls are a bit odd as they come with a thick peanut butter like sauce which is a little too weird for me. Overall, solid food but a bit untraditional so if you are looking for traditional dishes it might be a bit off putting read more

Delicious and portion size is also sooo good! The short rib (boneless) in the pho wasn't too fatty but still tender, and I really liked the flavor of the broth. I also liked the noodle texture and how they had cilantro! The hainan chicken was very tender and soft. I love ginger scallion sauce with chicken! The spring rolls were alright. The noodles inside them were kinda thick, so it was heavy and the whole thing deconstructed really easily so it was difficult to eat. Overall, a really solid spot! read more

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Wow! Quite the flavorful pho. They're generous with their broth & meat portions, and the rare short rib slices were delectable (cooked by the hot broth)! 10/10 recommend. Con: parking in Convoy sucks. read more

Pho Nom - Short rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Leyna our servicer checked on us a few times and was very sweet. Danny was also very kind when he first took our order. Viet coffee- yummy! I really like the flavor. The egg foam makes the coffee very smooth and the coffee isn't too overpowering (I don't feel like I'll have a heart attack) but still packs a lot of flavor. I got the chicken pho and the portion was HUGE. Chicken was tender and the most chicken I've had in a pho. Only thing is I wish the broth was a little more flavorful buuuut honestly still good. read more

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Came here on a Sunday for a late lunch. We were a party of 2 and were seated right away. Parking is always a pain in that plaza so just be prepared for that. We ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls for appetizer. They were decent though I felt like they could've been rolled a bit tighter. Everything started falling out after the first bite. We each got a bowl of the Pho Nom. It's definitely a huge serving, especially with the two shanks. The meat was very tender and fell right off the bone. For drinks we got the lychee lemonade and the lychee lotus cocktail. Both were surprisingly so good. They taste very similar, just one has alcohol. Overall my first experience here was good. The drinks were tasty and the food was good. Service was quick as well. The pho was definitely on the pricey side though, so not sure I'd come back as there are so many other affordable but still tasty options out there. read more

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My first time here and I was very impressed and surprised with their presentation! Located on Convoy, Pho Nom shares a parking structure with several other restaurants. It will take a bit of time to find parking. Pho Nom is small inside and from what I saw, could seat about 80 people. They were blasting the AC and you could see it because their decor swayed. They had a bunch of fake plants hanging from their ceiling and it was quite pretty. I will say, paying $18-$20 for a bowl of Pho made my little heart hurt. I was hoping it was the best Pho of my life for that price. I ordered their short rib bowl and waited. The server brought it out without soup, and came back with a kettle to pour our soup into. It was a very nice gesture and quite a sight to see your food being cooked right in front of you. The bowls were huge and very nice. I could see where the dollars went. Their broth was decent and flavorful. They put your bowl with green onions and cilantro. I wouldn't mind stopping by here again. You get your bang for your buck! read more

Pho Nom - Pho short rib - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Super yummy! The food is fresh and tasty! The restaurant is very clean with bumping AC! Shoutout to our server Danny. He was the only server on the floor and he was hustling! read more

Pho Nom - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried several items: Pho nom pho - loved the beef ribs, inclusion of an egg was nice, broth was solid, however overall it was just ok Broken rice - grilled pork was solid, egg meatloaf ok, overall a solid dish but not outstanding Egg rolls - fresh and crispy, very tasty Chili tamarind wings - good crisp, enjoyed the flavor Service was pretty poor, friendly but quite slow. Overall the dishes were solid but overpriced. Much better Vietnamese food can be found elsewhere. read more

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First thing when I came in, Zidane (our server) greeted me with a smile (super friend and attentive) . I wanted to order the coffee and my server allowed me to have a sample to try it to make sure I liked it. Awesome service. This pho place is unique in that, they pour the broth in your bowl at the table. The pho was flavorful. And the portions were a little big. I also got coffee and it was nice a a strong but still yummy. I will definitely be back. Thank you Zidane for great service. See you soon! read more

Pho Nom - Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pho was great! Leyna and Zidane provided awesome service. Great new experience. Got to try egg coffee read more

Cute little restaurant nestled amount other restaurants. Parking is a challenge so be prepared or come early. We came right at lunchtime. Our server was Zidane. He was energetic and was busy by himself, taking care of the restaurant Our pho arrived and he poured the broth into the soup bowl, which I liked because I kind of felt like it made it so much hotter. The soup was pretty tasty. It had a bunch of different flavors. I did not like how it had gristle in the meat. Other than that, the broth was very tasty with a lot of different flavors. I would definitely go again when I'm in the area. read more

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This place is very cool. They have a neon cow sign and silk plants filling the space. Service was excellent. We had the Pho Nom Pho, spring rolls, egg rolls, and carpaccio. Everything had great flavor - especially the Pho broth. Service was excellent and attentive. This parking lot is one of the most crowded on Convoy, but we were here early on a weekday. read more

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Such a great little spot! Pho Nom has a small, intimate atmosphere and a simple menu, but everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The food was fresh, flavorful, and so good! Service was just as great, Leyna was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a hidden gem and a place I'd come back to. Highly recommend! read more

Pho Nom - Ambiance - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a great first experience here for dinner. The space was small but very pretty, with lots of floral decorations. Our servers Danny and Lana were very attentive and efficient. The food was excellent, I had pho with short rib and my husband had pho with backribs. The short rib was tender, and the broth was very flavorful. The back ribs were also very tender, although some parts were a bit tendon-y. I enjoyed the satay sauce, it had an umami flavor. We also tried the lychee lemonade which was good, but mostly tasted like regular lemonade. I would definitely recommend this place for pho! read more

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After driving into Kearny Mesa craving a good bowl of pho, Yelp led us straight into the chaos that is the Convoy parking lot -- survival alone deserves an appetizer. But once inside Pho Num, the place was such a vibe. Colorful flowers everywhere, cute decor, TVs playing Vietnam street food scenes, and late 90s/early 2000s R&B had me singing before the broth even arrived. Definitely date-night worthy. We ordered the Vietnamese egg coffee (SO good -- get the glass cup for the full aesthetic experience) and the lychee lemonade with free refills. Egg rolls were perfectly crispy and disappeared fast. I got the boneless short rib pho where they dramatically pour the scorching broth over the raw meat tableside -- delicious and honestly even better the next day. Loved that they didn't skimp on the garnishes either. My husband ordered the broken rice which came with a broth soup (be careful, it burnt my tongue-hate that feeling), let's just say asking for a "well done" egg turned it into something resembling a Brillo pad. Sorry Overall, solid 4 stars -- maybe 4.25 if Yelp allowed it. A little pricey ($20 pho hurts a little), menu is limited, and I personally like thicker noodles. But the broth, service, and vibes absolutely brought us back to life. We'll definitely be back. read more

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We went on a weekend around 5pm so it was pretty busy and there was a waitlist. The place is pretty small but they were able to fit in as much tables as possible to accommodate a lot of customers. The decor inside is really pretty, especially the decor in the ceiling. The food is great, we ordered multiple dishes and everything came in a timely manner. read more

Pho Nom - Broken Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a great experience here! The meat quality really stood out--the beef was tender, flavorful, and tasted fresh rather than overly fatty or chewy. The proportions were also on point, with a generous amount of meat and broth that made the bowl feel satisfying without being overwhelmingly noodle-heavy. Big shoutout to Leyna and Zidane as well. They were both incredibly friendly. Great food paired with genuinely good service is always a win. read more

Very delicious food! high quality ingredients, the meat was amazing. super filling. Great service from Leyna! read more

Pho Nom - Broken Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Visit April 20226: This is a cute little restaurant that to me gives a dinner-date vibe. The decor is vibrant with a plethora of colorful faux plants. TV's show walking/riding tours of Vietnam which I actually found interesting as I ate. Service was fairly good. It was a one man show up when visited. Greeter, busboy, waiter, and cashier. It was early dinner time on a Wednesday but the traffic was already building up. Can't imagine what it would be like on a Friday or Saturday night. He was pleasant and did a fantastic job of taking care of the entire front. My wife and I shared their signature "Pho Nom" bowl. It was hearty coming with bone-in rib, sliced short rib, brisket, and a beef ball. The usual accoutrements of pho though they also add their own house satay sauce on the side. Tasty. The serve it and pour broth tableside which was kind of classy. Never had that done at a pho place. However, my wife and I thought the beef rib was a bit tough, and the noodles and broth were both solid though not spectacular where I wanted to 5-star it. We also ordered fresh spring rolls. Those were good. I would say Pho Nom is worth the visit and leave it up to you if it is a return trip place. read more

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Great service and food. Pho was phenomenal (PHOnomenal) A must try if you are in the Convoy food district. Leyna was attentive and friendly, thank you for a great lunch! Will definitely be back. read more

Pho Nom - Short Rib pho, broken rice, beef carpaccio and tamarind wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally got to try Pho Nom and I'm really glad I did. The moment you walk in, the space feels super clean and modern with a nice aesthetic. The menu is pretty simple and on the smaller side, which made me a little unsure at first, and I will say there aren't vegetarian options if that's something you need. I ordered the chicken egg rolls and the chicken pho. The egg rolls were crispy and really good, but the pho was the standout. I usually find chicken pho can be a bit plain, but this was actually super flavorful and comforting. The broth had a lot of depth, and the chicken was surprisingly tender and not dry or chewy at all. Service was smooth and everything came out quickly. Overall, it was a really solid experience and I'd definitely come back and recommend it. read more

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There is only one person working lunch and the service was so slow. She didn't give us our veggies or drink drinks on time and we had to get our own sauces. There should definitely be more than one person working, especially when it's a full house. The short rib pho had chewy pieces of meat in it for the price. I expect very tender meat. There was also no coffee available on a Sunday morning right when they open they said they were sold out. How it possible to be sold out when you just opened? Definitely poor management. The decor was nice, but it's not nice enough to make up for the food read more

I recently visited Pho Nom and had a pretty solid overall experience. The place itself is super cute and very clean, which immediately makes it feel welcoming and comfortable. The service was also a highlight; friendly, attentive, and quick, which I really appreciated. The prices are very reasonable for the area, so it's definitely a good spot if you're looking for something affordable without sacrificing ambiance. That said, the food didn't quite live up to the rest of the experience. It wasn't bad by any means, but it just didn't stand out as much as I was hoping; it could've used a bit more flavor or depth. Overall, it's a nice spot with great vibes and service, and I'd consider coming back, hoping the food improves a bit next time. VERDICT: I WILL NOT COMEBACK read more

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Food was amazing, loved all the flavor!! Service was the best part, Zidane and Leyna made the experience so worth it. HUGE PORTIONS!

I rarely write a bad review, but tonight's experience was the worse ever! This place was ranked high as the best in SD. I was ecstatic that I was able to make reservations for my family and I. After waiting for 45 minutes, we left and ate somewhere else! read more

Pho Nom is phonomenal!! Been hearing about this place from ig reels and foodvlogs! It did not disappoint!! Jaison our server provided excellent service! He was very accommodating, helpful, friendly, and kind!! Ask for him the next time you visit! Pho Nom (bone in ribs) was amazing!! Broth was flavorful and ribs were falling off the bone tender! This is their signature and a must order when you visit! Egg rolls - fried egg rolls not too greasy and very tasty filling! Great compliment to the pho! Vietnamese coffee - very smooth and a perfect blend of sweet and nutty coffee! read more

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I've been to Pho Nom before, and it always hits the spot! Their flagship pho, with the giant beef ribs amazing! The ambiance and the food is top notch with delicious Vietnamese flavors. Shout out to our party's server Jaison, whom was very helpful and friendly. Definitely check this spot out if you are looking for some delicious Vietnamese food on Convoy! read more

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Food: Pho Nom (7/10) - good broth and flavor and very aesthetic. it's not too salty either but the rib wasn't really tender. it was a bit hard but had good flavor. the noodles, beef, and meatballs were good Vietnamese Egg Coffee (0/10) - it didn't taste like egg or vietnamese coffee to me. i've had many viet egg coffees before and this doesn't taste like them? but maybe this is a personal taste. the color on the egg was also a lot lighter than i'm used to seeing. the coffee didn't have that strong vietnamese coffee taste to it. Service: Really nice and quick service! Ambiance: Super cute, floral, and green inside. Decorated really nicely and a small chill pho store type of vibe. read more

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What a cute spot! You walk in and it's so beautifully decorated! The smell of the broth hits you instantly and makes your mouth water. One waitress does it all, so service is good but she's a one woman show so it's not super speedy. I would personally skip the shrimp spring rolls, there's nothing in them (just shrimp, noods, carrots, and a piece of lettuce) and we felt the shrimp was undercooked. Had to deduct a for this. BUT the reason it's still highly rated is the PHO! Delish! Broth was intensely flavored (little saltier than we've had in the past) but absolutely delicious. I got the pho nom soup and all the meat incredibly tender and wonderfully flavored. I would absolutely come back. read more

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Came here for dinner based on stellar Yelp reviews, and because we love pho. The restaurant is in probably the busiest plaza on Convoy where parking is always an issue. Tonight, we lucked into front row parking as soon as we pulled in (parking karma!). We made a reservation and came on time, but we're still told to wait outside while they "get our table ready". There was only 1 table that needed clearing, but we still waited 10-15 minutes before being seated. For food, we ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls to share, the short rib pho, and the beef rib with bone pho. The spring roll was good, especially with the sauce. For the pho, the noodle is brought out first, and then hot broth is poured on which is a nice idea - - only if the broth is added shortly after the noodle and meat is brought out. In our case, they ran out of broth after the first bowl, so my beef rib noodle sat there for a good 15 minutes, which not surprisingly dries out the beef bone. By the time I tried eating it, the meat was so tough it was not edible. To make it worse, one of the bones is too big for the bowl, so a portion of it was not soaking in the broth when I did finally get it. The beef bone was obviously cooked before it was brought out, and if I ate it right away it probably would have been okay. But because I had to wait for the broth... I did try the other pho while waiting for my broth, and the broth was flavorful which is important. Aside from the issue with broth, we also had to ask for the accompanying vegetables, whereas everyone else got it before their noodles came out. The restaurant is small with about 8-10 tables. The two servers seemed to be constantly busy, just not much with us (water never refilled). We really wanted to like this place given the glowing reviews, but our experience was lacking. Maybe we will come back and give it another try. read more

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We've been here a few times. The pho is really good here.. very flavorful. We always share the Pho Nom.. it's HUGE! It's a bit pricey.. I think it's about $24 a bowl, but like I said.. it's HUGE! The first time we came here we ordered two separate bowls and we barely put a dent in them so the next time we knew better and shared. It comes with two humongous beef ribs and a TON of noodles, meat and meatballs. The soup is super (at first) hot but then it cools down very fast and gets soaked up by all the noodles... but it's still very good. We had to request for a little more soup. Their sate is not spicy at all, but it has very good flavor. One of my favorite pho places. The only down fall is the parking lot... it's too small and often packed. read more

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