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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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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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

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

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'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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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 quality and service were amazing! The interior design is quite pretty as well :) read more

Pho Nom - Brisket Pho! Good pho and really pretty interior! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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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Food is super awesome. My daughter even loves the pho. Look at how happy she is eating. Best pho so far in San Diego. Pho ca dao used to be good, but have gone down in quality or maybe it was that day only. The broth was so rich and the portion was good for the price. Service is awesome and the ambiance was nice. Sorry to the guests that was eating that day, my daughter just got super excited. :) read more

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Customer service was great. We were seated as we walked in. I ordered the pho nom special and it came with a lot of meat and 2 beef bones. The meat was tender and well seasoned. The broth was full of flavors and light. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Pho Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This spot is a fantastic find--hip, clean, and beautifully designed. The service was top-notch, with Danny and Leyna making us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. ​Everything we ordered hit the mark: the egg coffee was rich and delicious, the pho broth was impressively deep and flavorful, and the lychee lemonade was perfectly light and sweet. Don't miss the egg rolls--they were fried to a perfect, satisfying crunch. Highly recommended! read more

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Olivia and Hwang were awesome both on top of it . Best pho I have ever had the large bowl with everything. Worth the wait great ambiance!

Pho Nom was such a pleasant surprise. The space feels modern, upscale, and beautifully decorated, but still warm and welcoming. The broth was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The beefy bones were a highlight, packed with flavor and super satisfying. Service was great too. Shout-out to Leyna for being friendly and attentive. Overall, great food, great ambiance, and a really enjoyable experience. Definitely coming back. read more

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First off, a huge shout-out to Zidane for providing amazing service. The restaurant was a full house and he was the only one working the front, yet he managed to handle all the serving, bussing, cleaning, and take-out orders by himself without skipping a beat. ​The presentation of the pho was really unique; the broth was poured right at the table from a kettle into thick ceramic bowls. This definitely ensured the warmest soup temperature possible from the kitchen to the table, which I appreciated. The original broth had a noticeably sweet, beefy flavor, and once I added the sate, it gave it a really nice garlicky kick. ​While the texture of the meat and noodles was just average, the price of the pho felt a bit high for what it was. However, the overall experience and atmosphere were great. The egg coffee had strong, roasty flavor and paired with the sweet egg cream was phonomenal. Even though the noodles didn't totally blow me away, I would probably come back here just for the coffee or to try their other drinks. read more

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This place has been on my "to try" list and I finally had the chance to try it. The location is within a plaza and there is parking but it can be difficult since it's usually busy. There are also street parking if there is none. The decoration in this place is very cute and I felt like a was in hoi a because of the lanterns. Our host/servers were Olivia and Eliana, they greeted us when walked in and quickly came to us when we were ready to order. The pho here was very flavorful and I felt like it cured my soul after a night out. I also got the egg coffee and it was phenomenal. I'm usually. Not a coffee person but this one was just the right sweetness and not too bitter. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I'm visiting San Diego with family and was craving Vietnamese. This was just the place to go... outstanding dishes and impeccable service! Zidane was our server. ChaGio (Vietnamese egg rolls) were crispy and so flavor-packed. Entrees were Broken Rice and the Pho Nom... again each component well seasoned and prepared. Delicious. The coconut Pandon drink- delicately flavored and creamed. Vietnamese coffee - rich and flavorful, and Thai Green tea- was also very good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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

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We've been going to Pho Nom since it opened, and I've always loved the Bun Thjt Nuong (vermicelli noodles). My partner is all about the short rib pho/pho nom, so this was our go-to spot whenever I was craving vermicelli noodles. This time, we were craving pho and decided to come back, only to find out the Bún Thịt Nướng is no longer available. I ended up ordering the only non pho option, the Hainan chicken plate. Food: the short rib pho was amazing as always. Unfortunately, the Hainan chicken was very underwhelming, completely flavorless and dry. Never ordering that again. Service: Our server was friendly and attentive, especially considering he seemed to be handling the tables on his own. Ambiance: Very cute space with bright colors and fun decor. Overall, the experience this time around was okay. Not sure we'll be going back unless the vermicelli noodles come back. read more

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Ambiance, on point. Decor, Vietnam. Service, A1. Leyna poured the broth herself in the pho bowl infront of me. This place is a great photo op. Back drop's backing. Walk in and find yourself in an aesthetically appealing restaurant. Now, you're sat at the table. Menus on a QR code at the corner of the table. The menus user friendly. First thing I noticed was the big beef rib in the "Pho Nom". Secondly, no vermicelli. Ended up with the pho beef with no bone, rice plate, spring rolls, Vietnamese egg coffee and lychee drink. Didn't finish the pho bowl, rice plate came out with "wet" rice. Meat in the pho, thicc with two c's. I asked for a second bowl of rice, came back on point. Shrimps in spring roll were not as crispy as I like. Overall, aesthetically pleasing restaurant. read more

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I love the ambiance, from the lighting, to the decor. The drinks are delicious and the service is exceptional, Jaison specifically was charismatic and patient. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Pho Nom - Egg Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Terrible service tonight, they took forever to serve the food and was cold when they finally served me. read more

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This is a new Vietnamese restaurant, and we had a wonderful experience. We were served by Zidane and Jaison, who provided friendly and attentive service. I ordered the pork and shrimp spring rolls and the pandan coconut tea. Everything was delicious. The spring rolls were fresh, and the tea was refreshing and flavorful. The highlight of the meal was the pho. Whil the meat is not the best, the broth was rich, aromatic, and incredibly flavorful. Honestly the best pho broth I've had in San Diego. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality and flavor of the food make it worth it. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Delicious and made fresh to order! Stopped in for a beer and spring bowls but the sight of Pho the other customers received pulled me in and I for the short rib. Cute and quaint. New with a modern twist and excellent service! read more

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Our second time back for the delicious pho and meat quality is really good. Their soup now is hotter than before. 10/10. Our server is Danny! read more

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Located in a very very busy plaza so parking can be a bit difficult. The restaurant is small and cozy but played RnB / Soul music which was kind of odd for a noodle house. The decor was kind of off as well as it looked like a jungle inside. The restroom is clean but it is only one that is shared between men/women. Our server was Hoang. Nice kid and always trying to keep the place clean and tidy while serving and tending to the customers needs. We ordered a Pho Nom, Meatball + Boneless Short Rib, Shrimp Spring Roll and a Lychee Lemonade. Phon Nom: it came dry and they pour the broth into the bowl in front of you. It was good but nothing to rave about as I think it is a fusion that they are trying to do. The broth was good however, the bone in short rib was very tender as in it was falling off the bone. Meatball and Boneless Short Rib: It was good and again they put the broth into front of you which was different from any other Pho place we have been to. Shrimp Spring Roll: it was good but could be rolled a bit tighter as when you take a bite into the roll and dip it, the inside would come out. The peanut sauce was good, creamy and tasteful. Lychee Lemonade: Good and refreshing. Leave a Yelp or Google review you get a free refill. read more

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Came here on a weekday for lunch, just as they were opening. A smaller restaurant with limited tables. There was one server during the time of our visit, and a few tables occupied. Their menu is on the smaller side as well, and I was a bit disappointed that a couple of the items on the menu was not available, so I had to go for my second choice (a vermicelli bowl). The meat was a on the tougher side, definitely overcooked with some pieces burned. The egg rolls were good. A little pricier than other locations, I was expecting to be a little more wowed, considering their high reviews. read more

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I don't understand what is the crave about. The food is absolutely terrible. I order soup and it tastes all msg, no bone taste at all. The meat was sub par and the noodles were not cooked long enough so it was so chewy. And the thing about them pouring soup out of a tea pot is so silly, straight up stupid because that tea pot will make you lose temperature instead of the man big pot. I waited almost 30 minutes at lunch for that food. Ended up walk away because I can't force myself to eat all of it. And this is me being hungry. Maybe just one off day of the cook?? read more

I was so excited to try this place because everything i have has so far in this plaza has been amazing. We walked in but they seemed to only have two people working. One yoing man at the counter that didnt acknowledged us and one girl sitting at a table on her laptop? Not sure if she worked there or not but the young man kept stopping to talk to her. The inside of the restaurant was decorated very beautifully with greenery and light signs that made it welcoming but it was also pretty small inside. After 5 minutes I just walked up ans asked if we could sit anywhere and he said yes. We sat down and waited about 10 minutes before the young man brought us waters. And another 10 minutes for him to come take our order. During this time he sat another group of people next to us ans took our chopsticks, straws ans napkins container and put it on there table.. another group came in and were sat in front of us. For drinks we ordered Lychee Lotus and the Pomelo Bloom. Both drinks were lightly sweetened in their own way and had good flavor. For food we ordered the Pho Nom and the Pho Short rib and Meatball. The pho was brought to the table with no broth in it, just the meats, noodles onions and green onions which all were really high quality and delicious. The young man walked out of the kitchen with pur order and I guess the table who sat down in front, 20 minutes after us ordered the same thing because he served them first.. I want to be very honest, this usually happens to me in restaurants when I am not the ethicity of the food I am eating.. the young man then brought out our food and came back with a kettle to pour it into our bowls and held the kettle right over my friends lap and it dropped on his pants. I handed my friend a napkins and tried to discretely point it out to my friend but the young man asked if it spilled on him and my friend said yes but it's okay ans the young man apologized. This broth was absolutely not worth the wait.. it lacked so much flavor and I was so bummed we waited so long for it.. Overall great ingredients, mid broth, and bad service. Theres much better pho in town, I wouldn't recommend Pho Nom to anyone. read more

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Great food and ambience! My friend and I ordered the chicken pho, egg foam viet coffee, and beer. Everything tasted great. The chicken pho had a LOT of chicken. It was amazing! Thanks to our servers, Danny and Leyna for their help! read more

Pho Nom - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Karen and Leyna were friendly and attentive the whole time! The food here is amazing even though not completely traditional in flavor. Beef ribs are fantastic and the drinks are really tasty! read more

Pho Nom - Pho nom! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to come this spot! I ordered the shortrib pho. It is so yummy. The broth is delicious. The meat is so tender. Leina was so nice and very helpful. Want to come back here again!! Thank you for the Vietnam coffee read more

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I've been on the hunt for a reliable spot for Vietnamese comfort food, and Pho Nom absolutely delivers. If you're looking for a bowl of pho that feels like it came straight from a family kitchen, this is it. The star of the show is, unsurprisingly, the pho broth. It's incredibly clear but packed with deep, savory flavor--you can tell they don't rush the simmering process. I opted for the meatball and ribs pho and the beef was so tender, not that "rubbery" texture you find at some other spots. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the service. Our server, Danny, was fantastic. He was incredibly welcoming, quick with recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. It's rare to get such personalized, friendly service at a most businesses, and Danny really elevated the whole meal. The atmosphere is clean, bright, and modern, making it a great spot for a quick solo lunch or a casual sit-down dinner with friends. read more

Pho Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The restaurant interior is nicely decorated The service is really slow. It's not a typical pho restaurant that when you order, a few minutes later, the food comes out piping hot. You eventually get the garnish and the bowl of noodles and toppings, after waiting 30 minutes after ordering. But you can't dig in, as you still need to wait for them to come and pour the broth, after waiting another 10 minutes. The broth is heavy on the clove flavor if you prefer that flavor It is incredibly inefficient, especially with one person working the front. They are reinventing the pho restaurant that doesn't need reinventing read more

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

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

Good food and good portion. A little pricey for what it is. But very tasty! Small restaurant but nicely decorated and well maintained. Pleasant wait staff ! read more

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Cute place with good food and excellent service. Our server LEYNA was super attentive and sweet! Totally recommend this place! read more

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Food was amazing, so fresh, the meat quality was super good. Definitely worth coming back to! Danny was an amazing server he was kind considerate and very helpful with the menu! read more

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Came here with a fellow Yelp Elite for lunch on a Saturday. We were surprised there were so many available parking spaces, then quickly realized it was because all of the spaces in the shared lot had been converted to paid parking. We decided to save a few bucks and parked down the street instead. The front of the restaurant has a really pretty bench decorated with all kinds of artificial flowers and makes a nice photo op. Inside, the walls and ceilings were beautifully decorated. I really appreciate all the effort that went into creating such an inviting space. Our server, Hoang, was the only server in the restaurant. He took good care of us and was rather quiet. We placed our orders, both got the meatball and boneless short rib pho that came with sliced short rib, sliced brisket, beef balls, onions, and scallions over a bed of rice noodles in a large ceramic bowl. The piping hot beef broth was poured into our bowls at the table, which made it extra hot. I really love this concept! A side of bean sprouts, basil, jalapeños, chili oil paste, and lime was provided so we could add according to our taste. When I make pho at home, I also have chili oil paste as a garnishment. It's better than just using Sriracha alone, so I appreciate this added condiment. My lunch companion is a big guy, so he polished his bowl. I ate a little more than half. In hindsight, I should've given him half of my bowl. For $18.50 a bowl, you definitely get your money's worth! The serving size was notably larger than other pho restaurants in San Diego. If you have a big appetite, you will not be disappointed with the portion size here. Lots of rice noodles and lots of meat! The pho broth was very fragrant. I want to say it had a sweeter and richer taste that reminded me of northern pho. In the northern region of Vietnam, the pho broth is different from the southern region. The south has a lighter flavor. I'm more accustomed to the southern styled broth, but I enjoyed this one as well. Overall, I enjoyed my experience but would've liked a more diverse menu that included vermicelli noodles. That said, I would still come back and recommend to friends and family. read more

Danny was super helpful in giving me recommendations. Would highly recommend the broken rice and iced coffee read more

Pho Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California