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    4.8 (119 reviews)
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    Rare beef pho
    Kiyomi F.

    Service was good, the restaurant was small and practically empty when we went. Pho was okay, little too sweet for my personal preference. The inside of the restaurant was nice & clean, nothing out of the ordinary.

    rare steak pho
    Jade ..

    Pho tastes great!! Friendly staff and food is on the table quick . Their chai tea is also pretty good . underrated spot !

    Veggie
    Renee H.

    What a great little gem. Excellent pho, super tasty and fresh. We were so impressed with the very friendly service and the delicious, authentic food. The vegetarian pho was perfect, very flavorful which is not always the case with veggie. The veggies were fresh and delicious. The others had the steak and brisket and loved it as well. So glad we found this restaurant. We will definitely be back.

    Stephanie O.

    Located in a busy shopping plaza is this little pho shop that was a pleasant surprise to my friend and I! We stopped in and were surprised at the portion sizes of their pho bowls! Service was pleasant, and the speed of food delivery from ordering was so fast! I ordered a rare steak pho but the steak slices looked more well than rare, not like cooking the meat in the hot broth itself. Not an issue, it was still delicious! I did enjoy the lighter broth flavor, it didn't have a strong anise flavor lost pho places I have been to usually has. We did order the shrimp and pork spring rolls which were also delicious, and came with a generous amount of fillings! If in the area I would definitely come again!

    shaken beef fillet mignon with fried rice extra egg, thai iced tea, chicken chow mein
    George C.

    the food is always good, the place is nice and clean. Fast service. I drove another hour and a half to eat here. You should give this place a try.

    Menu. Chinese (and Korean) items .. and drinks!
    Beverly E.

    This is our new favorite Vietnamese go-to place in Oceanside! We've been here a handful of times and have also ordered take out. This is your standard no-frills restaurant. There are tables of 2 along the window and larger tables throughout the space. They have great service all around! They are quick and attentive, and if you're here for lunch - they know how to do the lunch rush right! Food. * French fries. $5.99. Great option for kids but very bland even though it has seasoning. * Chicken chow fun. $13.99. Doesn't look like the photo on the menu, but it is packed with flavor. Definitely a good choice if you'd like noodle dishes. * Chicken fried rice. $14.99. Has your standard peas and carrots with small bits of egg. A good rice dish! * Steak and brisket pho. $13.99. This is my favorite here so far! The broth is good and there's good balance of meat and noodles. There's only one size (large) and it's filling! * Rare and well done pho. $13.99. We ordered this to-go and the attention was really in the details! The rare steak was perfectly packed separately, which I appreciated! * Kids pho is complimentary, but the broth was lacking. Not sure what kind of broth it was - but maybe chicken broth or something simple would be better. My kids typically like pho but weren't excited about it here. If you're looking for chicken pho, or banh mi's they offer them now! It's currently not on the menu but they just added them so just ask! Oh! And if you like Vietnamese coffee, they do it right! Get it strong, you won't regret it. It's the best I've had in this general vicinity! They have so many great items from pho to hot dishes! If you like Vietnamese food, give them a try. Welcome to the neighborhood Pho Ocean Garden!

    Lemon, no lime
    Anna C.

    Definitely the best pho in the area. Apparently I go there too often, and now they know our order when we walk in. We always get rare steak pho, a classic. Bean sprouts and basil are always super fresh. And they have limes now!

    Beef pho

    The food was great. The restaurant was also very clean. The waitress and waiter had excellent service.

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    Nasha M.

    I have been here once and was impressed by the food and the service.; The food here is fresher and tastier than the food at most other Vietnamese restaurants in the Oceanside area. I was able to get my order filled quickly and am really happy that I came here- I was really hungry and and definitely was NOT disappointed in any way. The people who work here try hard to please their customers.

    house special
    Tina H.

    Delicious pho! I paid 15.99 for a huge bowl of house special (brisket, tendon and meatballs) and 4.99 for a yummmmy Thai tea. Service is fast, everyone is friendly and the menu looks great with lots of options. Newly opened, about 6 months ago! Happy to have a great and authentic local Viet/pho spot! Looking forward to trying their Vietnamese coffee next! They brew their own thai tea in house for 6 hours!

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    The pho is amazing and always fresh! There are plenty of options to go with. You won't be disappointed!!!

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    Wow, my last review of Pho House was about seven years ago, but between then and now I've probably…read morevisited a few more times. Lately, I've been searching for a new go-to pho spot, and this place is definitely climbing back up my list. The staff was professional and attentive, and the restaurant itself was very clean. The dining room, bathrooms, tables, and sauce stations were all well maintained. I also appreciated the hand sanitizer available at every table small detail, but a nice touch. I ordered the regular pho for about $15 and really enjoyed the broth. The meats were tender and flavorful, especially the brisket and tripe. Portion sizes definitely seem smaller compared to the oversized bowls many spots used to serve years ago, but honestly it works well if you're trying to avoid overdoing it. My son ordered the grilled pork chops with rice. The flavor was good, especially paired with the fish sauce, though the pork chops could have been a little hotter and had more of that grilled flavor. Parking can sometimes be tricky depending on the time of day, but today it wasn't an issue at all. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and especially the broth. Pho House is definitely becoming one of my preferred pho spots in Oceanside again.

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    I hadn't been in YEARS. The broth is still as flavorful as…read moreI can remember! Luckily, we got there around 630ish (PM), because not too long after, there was someone coming in every 2 to 3 minutes until it was packed-this place is popular! Anyway, when we came in, we were told to just pick a seat anywhere we wanted. There are plenty of tables put together (family style) and once seated we were able to order right away. Like I said, after we came in, it started getting a little busy so the wait for our food was a little longer than I had expected (but not too bad, maybe about 10 minutes). However, we did order some spring rolls for appetizers and those came out right away..... later, when the broth came out it was nice and hot! Everything was delicious, the beef brisket and flank steak were flavorful on their own within the broth and nice and tender. Of course, the broth, like I said earlier was very flavorful and that's definitely what you want to expect eating pho. All of the wait staff were great, cheerful and happy/attentive. We'll definitely be back, as this is definitely our go to for Oceanside pho in this area.

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    It's been awhile since we've been here and we've definitely missed out…read more Went with the fam this evening at 6:00pm and was able to be seated promptly. Everything like the decor, food and especially the customer service was exactly how it was the last time we went, so that in itself was impressive. The employees are so kind and efficient and Trina is the absolute best. Even after not being there in a long time, she remembered us and what we usually order! She is amazing. We ordered our Pho's, Spring rolls and my usual Bun Bo Hue. Every dish continues to be so delicious and full-flavored. Nothing lacking. We also ordered Thai teas which was refreshing and so tasty. It's always a hit when we go. We'll be back!

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    Service is incredible, so friendly and patient- not rushed at all. Cute little fish upon walking…read morein. Will be coming back!

    I ordered take out for dinner, Rice with BBQ Pork and Pho with Lean Brisket Steak…read more The BBQ Pork came with white rice, side salad (w/ sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and tomato slices), and one little portion cup of fish sauce. Fish sauce was enough to pour over everything, rice, salad, and pork. I devoured it and would definitely order again. My husband ate the pho. He said the brisket was alright by itself. He's had better. Adding hoisin sauce helps. The dish only included two packets of hoisin. (I keep a bottle on hand because I normally like hoisin with almost every bite whenever I eat pho. Restaurants never give enough.) Be sure to ask for extra! The noodles came in a bowl which is convenient. Other establishments may have the noodles in a Chinese take out box and you supply your own bowl. Overall, he was happy with his meal. The restaurant only had one table with guests. Two more tables were taken by the time I left. I don't know if I've ever seen this place packed. The decor is the same from the previous business that occupied that spot. The restaurant is fairly quiet with the exception of a movie playing on tv. I don't know the movie. Didn't pay much attention to it until I heard cussing. A lot of it. Tense scenes. The lady servicing the front paid no attention to it. Probably background noise to her. I wasn't a fan. Not exactly family friendly and poor taste imo. I went here because my usual spot is closed on Tuesdays. Overall, it was a decent experience.

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