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    Pho Ocean Garden

    4.8 (119 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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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 food is so good!!! The Rocket Shrimp is amazing!!! Fast service and comfortable seating.

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    7 months ago

    Awesome food. Appreciate the service. Great music. Cool chill public server to enjoy food and music. Awesome staff.

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    7 months ago

    Friendly service with a smile. The pho here has a fresh taste that beats many other Pho restaurants in Oceanside.

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    Super quick service and very friendly service and veryyyy yummy food!!! Very nice inside too .. Will be going again!

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    8 months ago

    Delicious food and great service! Would definitely recommend chicken pho, it's my favorite !!!!!!

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    10 months ago

    Pho broth is very oily. Same goes the cold vermicelli noodle. Taste is a bit bland. Service is good.

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    Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Pho broth is heavenly. So very yummy. I was full but wanted more.

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    I love this place, the food is really really great! Clean and friendly place to eat. I don't often write reviews.

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    Delicious and fresh. Good service and reasonable prices. Casual but comfortable dining experience. Easy takeout too.

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    BEST egg rolls ive ever tried. Great service & attitude and quick cleanup (not like other places...) My new favorite pho restaurant.

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    2nd time i came to eat pho here, i love the beef pho, fresh meat and delicious soup. i will come back many times

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