Pho Real

4.4 (119 reviews)

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Molly L.

We came here a couple of times during our trip to San Diego and it is a nice and solid pho spot. We ordered banh mi, spring roll, a rice plate, and boba during our visits. The best thing I had was the chicken rice plate. It is marinated with so much flavor and was very tender. The tofu spring rolls were just okay but was missing more varied types of veggies. The banh min had crispy and fresh bread but they put a wet sauce on the bread making it more soggy than I would have liked. I also was not a fan of the sauce either. The avocado smoothie with boba was very big and the boba was good, but they used frozen avocado so it was a little different than we were used to.

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Myphuong L.

This restaurant is spacious. Has a stage in the corner for live music. We ordered our usual, always pho, wings and rice or noodle dish. Pho noodles had a choice of thick or thin noodles. We got: -Garlic butter chicken wings ($11.75)- I prefer garlic butter over fish sauce so these were tasty. Crispy and garlicky. The 7 wings were big and the price was unbeatable. -Shaken beef steak ($16.50) - this came with regular rice, I would prefer fried rice or broken rice. The seasoning for the beef was not notable. It was decent but tasted more soy sauce flavor than any other spices. -Pho Real Super Bowl ($25.50) - this came with all the bells and whistles. Included ox tail, beef, tripe, flank, tendon, beef balls, brisket. Got this with thin noodles. -Pho filet mignon ($16.50) - the filet was thin, ordered this with thick noodles. The dishes were all decent. The broth was a bit salty for me. Either salt or msg that triggered my reaction later when I get dry mouth and dying of thirst. I wouldn't get the pho again due to my sensitivity but the wings were my favorite and the rice dish is like a home cooked meal. I was vibing to the music and had to ask where they were streaming it from. Parking had no issues in this plaza.

Sal F.

Having made a choice to revisit Vietnamese flavors once again. So, I stopped by "Pho Real" in Lemon Grove. Really feeling the service, peaceful vibe, and food at "Pho Real". Keep up the great work.

Eric S.

They've been here for 6months now according to one of the waiters. The spot is huge, looks like you can a Vietnamese wedding on here! There's a stage so I'm sure they get down. Food was ok nothing made my taste Bud go crazy. I got the pho real special came with brisket tendon and all that good stuff. Kids got eggroll and banh mi. Bread was soft with a little crisp. It was pretty nice and packed. They started picking up business as we were getting ready to leave which brought joy to my heart. Always great to see our people's business thriving!

Anthony D.

Pho Real took over the old Boll Weevil location. The interior has been fully redone. It's large, clean, modern, and there's a stage if you want to sing karaoke afterwards (j/k) ... there IS a stage but not sure what it's for. Anyway, we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away. We tried the short rib bowl (3/5); the broth was flavorful, but the meat wasn't quite fall-off-the-bone tender. The oxtail bowl (4/5) was the better pick, with a large, meaty portion and the same rich broth. The Vietnamese coffee was bold, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. Overall, Pho Real has a welcoming vibe and is worth checking out if you're in the area and curious to try something new.

Love their to-go packaging . There's uncooked noodles underneath those toppings with a separator in between !

Angie C.

I was feeling a little under the weather and my husband decided to grab a few to-go orders from here recently since it's near our house --here are my thoughts: PROS -- 1. Ambiance is clean and inviting . 2. Customer service was friendly and welcoming . 3. The to-go orders are packaged neat with separate containers of each order . 4. They offered cooked or uncooked noodles and we always opt for uncoooked so we can make them fresh at home . 5. Also appreciate the fresh herbs/veggies . CONS -- 1. The uncooked noodles in my meatball pho were cut so when it came time to boil them it all turned into short noodle pieces and were really unpleasant to eat . Not sure if they thought this order was for a child lol, but I like my noodles uncut please . 2. The broth wasn't as flavorful as other pho shops in SD --it seemed too watered down and lacked depth . Overall, Pho Real has a lot of potential and with a few minor tweaks, I think it could easily become a neighborhood favorite .

Laura M.

Everything came out quick and piping hot! The broth was flavorful this time around! I like the flavors of the hot chili oil as well. Only thing I don't really like was the smoothie was made with powder mix so it has that dry artificial flavor. But of course we're not coming here for the watermelon smoothie!

Danielle H.

The inside is very nice and clean. Trendy decor. Staff were extremely friendly. Service was fast. Food was so delicious and fresh. The pho broth was amazing and all the ingredients were so good. The garlic fried chicken had such a good flavor. They were sticky and sweet, garlicky, crunchy, but moist on the inside. Don't even get me started on the vermicelli with egg rolls. Everything had SO much flavor. Each dish was cooked to perfection. If you are in the area and craving Pho. This is the spot.

Esperanza O.

FINALLY a good pho restaurant in Lemon Grove! Their tofu veggie pho is the best I've ever had. Their milk teas are also delicious sometimes I come just for the iced coffee or winter melon milk tea. Service is great and fast.

Celeste L.

What a festive and spacious restaurant! Lots of room for seats and no crowd so you have immediate seating. I opted for the bbq pork with rice and taro bubble milk tea with extra tapioca! Must try, I ate the whole dish minus the plate ;) The cha gio fried spring rolls were really Good too! Good crisp and didn't burn the tongue. I liked the festive decorations they had during Christmastime, added some festive feel! Value for the meal were reasonable, good price for the flavor and service, I'd definitely come back to try their pho next time!

Dorian C.

Very nice decor inside with plenty of seating, so large parties are more than welcome. You can tell a lot of thought went into the details and artwork, which gives this spot a unique, elevated feel. The pricing reflects that lol, items run a bit higher than your typical local shop. That said, when you factor in the larger menu, wide variety of bowls, huge drink selection, and even TVs for catching football, the extra +$2-$3 per bowl (vs other pho shops) feels worth it for the overall atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly, and it clearly feels like a family owned spot where everyone genuinely wants you to have a great experience. I ordered the short rib bowl. While the beef wasn't quite fall off the bone tender (Phởnominal down south still holds that crown), the broth itself was rich and decadent. The oxtail option was excellent, they give you a massive chunk of oxtail, and I'd personally choose it over the short rib. The combo bowl is also a solid move if you want variety, you really can't go wrong with the classics. I also tried the Vietnamese iced coffee. It's more of a premade espresso style drip mixed with condensed milk and half and half rather than a traditional phin brew. Not exactly what I was craving, but still tasty leaning more creamy and sweet than bold. Parking is decent and easy, thanks to a shared lot with other low traffic restaurants and shops.

Sandy K.

We held our employee of the year luncheon here. As we walked in, it was a large room with lively music and retro decor. I ordered P1, rare steak on the side and extra meat balls. We also, ordered eggrolls, spring rolls, orange chicken, garlic butter chicken wing, calamari, bbq steak plate, bbq chicken plate and fried rice. The pho broth was a little too salty for me, but the appetizers were flavorful. We had 1 server for a table of 15, there was 1 other guy helping with the drinks. I wished the other 2 staff members helped bring put the food as they were just standing around. There was 1 other table other than ours. Other than that, I will definitely give a solid 4 out of 5.

Emmett T.

For real... this is a fairly new Vietnamese restaurant that replaced a taqueria in a Lemon Grove strip mall. There was plenty of parking in the plaza lot. The spacious interior was refurbished to reflect the South Asian culture. Only a few groups of customers were dining when I showed up for a weekend lunch. The menu booklet contained six laminated pages. From a quick scan of the prices, they looked slightly more expensive than places in central SD. From the dozen varieties of rice vermicelli noodles (bun), I selected the Grilled Shrimp and Pork version. The bowl contents besides the two proteins were lettuce, cucumber, mint, pickled carrot, daikon, scallion, bean sprouts, and roasted peanuts. A cup of fish sauce was provided on the side to pour into the vessel for more flavor. There were only three small shrimp included while the pieces of pork didn't have grilled char marks on them like I have experienced elsewhere. The service was good, and the staff kept the tables clean by frequently bussing the empty dishes and glasses. However, based on the price and quality of the food I ordered, I couldn't give more than three stars for my lunch at Pho Real.

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Sol H.

10 months ago

we ordered thai tea & peach tea , eggs rolls , and 2 bowls of pho and we LOVED it ! food was perfectly flavored and drinks were delicious we were checked on enough but not too much to where we were annoyed , it was great will definitely come back! :) read more

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Minola M.

10 months ago

Everything is great the atmosphere the service and most importantly the food. Excellent proportions.

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Poppadoo D.

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11 months ago

Food was very tasty, good selection, service was great. Amicable waitress and crew and ambiance was chill. The have all Vietnamese selection and boba. Was very impressed. Do recommend. read more

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jenna s.

11 months ago

Fast and friendly service! Clean and nice ambiance ! I hope this place sticks around. It was delicious and we had a great time.

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jonelle y.

1 year ago

We had the combo appetizer (2 spring rolls and 3 fried rolls) and pho. Everything was excellent! The ambiance was nice- a modern restaurant, service was great; all were friendly and inviting. Being a new restaurant, we weren't sure what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations. We will visit again! read more

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Ailyn R.

10 months ago

This place is so delicious! Definitely will come back! Service is great and fast definitely a spot I will be coming back too!

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Eric R.

9 months ago

Great new restaurant. It is clean a place and no flys on your lettuce. Pho is great and serve blistering hot. Most importantly, the owner and staff cares about your experience. read more

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Ziortza M.

11 months ago

First time coming to this restaurant. I loved it. The restaurant was welcoming, clean, and spacious. The staff was very attentive and nice. The food was delicious. Me and my husband had the egg rolls and pho. We will be back...our new favorite place for pho close to home. read more

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Victoria N.

9 months ago

I'd love to start off with how refreshing the ambiance is in here. I walked in to a beautiful marbled bar, and everything looks clean and well-organized. The food is just as amazing! My favorite is the "crispy fried noodles with beef." I love the sweet and savory sauce that was stir fried with such tender beef. I also ordered an "ube matcha cloud" (I forgot to take pictures), and the matcha did not disappoint. The fried rice is an all time classic, and ya'll nailed it. The smoky taste really adds onto it! Great service, manager was very welcoming!! read more

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Jeremy B.

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1 year ago

I've had pho everywhere from Vietnam to Manhattan to here in San Diego. The pho at this place was actually pretty good. Unfortunately, the prices were ridiculous for the amount you get. There are plenty of other places in San Diego where you can get more for cheaper. The ambience was nice but not enough to justify the price. read more

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Playboy G.

11 months ago

Spot is very nice and clean, pho broth is very rich and flavorful. Customer service is quick in response and assistance needed .

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Laureano R.

10 months ago

I have zero complaints. The service was excellent all staff was not only very helpful but most importantly absolutely respectful and kind. The ambiance was very welcoming and very very clean! The food was brought out very fast and on top of that absolutely delicious my wife and I cleaned our plates it was so good. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Raymond T.

10 months ago

Nice environment and friendly service. Been there a few times now since they opened. I had Enjoyed the Ox Tail Pho and Fried Chicken wings

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Loc T.

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1 year ago

Nice modern place for pho. Huge. Clean with great service. Pho with all the meats was delicious. Plenty parking.

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Nick F.

5 months ago

Was my first time here and everything was great the food the service great environment to dine at I will be definitely coming back.

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Pepe A.

11 months ago

I would come back time and time again. They have excellent service and the food is quickly made

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Valerie M.

11 months ago

The interior of the place is gorgeous. I ordered rare beef pho and it was so delicious! Also had jasmine milk tea and it was perfect. Highly recommend. We week be visiting again. read more

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Joshua G.

11 months ago

This immediately rose to the top of my pho restaurants. The balance of the broth is incredible! You're immediately hit by the aromatics to then be swept away by the rich bone broth. The texture and quality of the meat was cooked to perfection. The spring rolls were light, soft and crunchy and masterfully enhanced by the peanut sauce. I stopped mid meal just to write this.. go now. read more

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Paul S.

1 year ago

On a recent visit to San Diego, my friends & I stopped by this newly open Pho restaurant "PHO REAL"and wow was it Da Bomb! We were greeted with friendly smiles and whisked to our table. Of course we had to try their PHO so many combination of meats that you can choose from The broth was amazing! Fresh clear & full of aromatics. Lots of fresh veggies were included Then we shared their fried Wontons and crispy garlicky yum chicken wings. Awesome !! And a big bowl of the house special Vermicelli bowl with grilled lemon grass chicken and crispy egg rolls. The noodles were warm bouncy, lots of vegetables and flavorful tender sliced chicken. Another A+ Another surprise was the extensive offering of drinks & coffees The ube cream coffee brought me back to life! LOL The interior is bright spacious, not your typical Pho places. Feels upscale yet casual and fun. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu read more

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Melissa B.

1 year ago

Set up is nice. Staff are friendly. I don't mind that you don't have all the items on menu or the slow service or the high price point as long as the food lives up to expectation. However the soup is so bad. I don't even have words to describe it. It honestly is depressing. Save your money and drive to college area. read more

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Jose R.

1 year ago

My server Noah was extremely courteous and constantly reassured my experience, and on top of that the food was amazing !! read more

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Alex U.

8 months ago

Food portions are amazing and the broth is very well done. I just added a boba drink for the first time and even the boba tastes warm and fresh. New fav Vietnamese place read more

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Anna S.

10 months ago

Food is flavorful & service was good! Menu has a lot of good options. Restaurant is clean & prices are reasonable.

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Peter H.

8 months ago

This is a nice place. A light style broth rather than fatty or fish saucy though you can just add more fish sauce if you want. Lots of topping choices. Lots of drink options. Spacious restaurant. The appetizers are really well done. Best pho restaurant east of city heights read more

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Leli B.

11 months ago

This place was great! The bbq chicken fresh spring rolls were 10/10. Highly recommend those. Pho was great. I really liked the broth and the portion of noodle and meat were great. I got a strawberry milk tea and it was good. Definitely recommend this place is a nice addition to Lemon Grove. read more

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Emilie P.

10 months ago

it's a little on the expensive side but we had good service. the medium size pho is more like a small read more

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Marlynn R.

10 months ago

From the customer service to the food, amazing! Will definitely be going back! Love the ambiance.

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Jane D.

10 months ago

I'm Vietnamese and I've been here two times now and I will definitely keep coming. For the Lemon Grove area where I live, the pho is really good and flavorful. The garlic butter chicken wings and fried calamari steak are delicious and worth a try too. The milk tea is also decent but on the pricier side. The only meal I can really criticize that I have had here is I personally thought the pork banh mi was too sweet for my taste. I'll keep coming back to try other things. read more

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Alexandra M.

10 months ago

This place is delicious!!! The people are very friendly and the food is amazing!!! If you want delicious amazing Pho, this is the place to go. read more

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Tanysha P.

1 year ago

I first came here because I was looking for a pho place close to home. The Pho is great! I came here a second time and ordered the XL (Super Bowl) Pho, it was so yummy, the meat was tender and the broth was tasty. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Trinh A.

1 year ago

Our first time there and I'm absolutely blown away. The ambience was beautiful, service was excellent and the food was amazing, we order the beef rolls, spring rolls, fried dumplings , pho, and chicken vermicelli and everything was delicious. On top of that my coconut coffee was amazing. Definitely worth the drive . We will be back for sure. read more

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Cory H.

11 months ago

Pho real one of the best pho spots in San Diego, nice size with plenty of room for big groups, the service was great. The broth! Just came back from Vietnam recently, It's like i never left. Can't wait to come back. Might have to be a weekly thing. Had the P9 selection rare beef with well done brisket. Would show pictures, But it's all gone. Talked to one of the family members who runs this spot. Have only been open for two months. Definitely see this place become well known soon. read more

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Lily

11 months ago

I came here because I saw it being posted on Instagram. Went over to give it a try. Ambience is nice and staff are friendly, but they got my order wrong. I ordered the spring rolls and the meatball pho. Spring rolls never came, instead egg rolls did. Okay, whatever, I wasn't going to create a scene. They were mediocre at best and not even hot. More like warm and the longer I ate them the colder it got. The dipping sauce wasn't great either. My meatball pho came and it was good in the beginning. Hot broth and chewy noodles, but as I let my beansprouts soak in the broth, it got lukewarm and by the time I finished my noodles the soup had turned cold. I also gotta say their "medium" bowl pho is more like a small bowl of pho. This place has potential, but from where it stands right now, I won't be returning. read more

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Andresina S.

1 year ago

My family and I been waiting for another pho spot to open closer to home. We went on their soft opening day 8/21. The inside was huge and the set up is nice. The table is not close to another. We ordered drinks, boba tea's, spring rolls, and orange chicken to start. We got our drinks. I ordered an Ube Matcha Cloud with boba. There was more milk than Ube and I got no boba. We felt that all 3 servers spent a lot of time making the drinks and forgot to come back to our table to put in the rest of our orders. I was about to call someone until the owner (I think) said something to them. We finally got our order in. Our waiter asked about how our drinks were, everyone else said their drinks were good but I said I was expecting more Ube than milk and I forgot to mention about the boba that didn't come with my drink. I ordered the P1 Med. pho, the portion was good. The spring rolls were good. The broth tasted like star anise. My husband order mixed fried rice he said it was good and the portion was perfect. I would go back if I don't feel like driving to eastside for pho. read more

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Shanieka W.

1 year ago

Omgggg they have the best service n it's so cute in there I didn't know what i wanted so i got to customize drinks i let them pick they didn't disappoint at all so yummy n i got mix fried rice omg so yummy something else i let them order for me read more

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Mark A.

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11 months ago

Great food, great service, great experience. Everything was amazing at PhoReal. The wife and I wanted some pho and we wanted to try this new spot out. It did not disappoint, the place was beautifully remodeled and very spacious. The drinks were unreal, I got a strawberry matcha and the wife got a smoothie. The food was 10/10 and I highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

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Rene G.

11 months ago

Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend the fried wings. I'll continue coming here.

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Elizabeth T.

1 year ago

Was looking for a great pho restaurant in lemon grove area and came upon this new place that just opened up. I got to say they have super nice welcoming staff and very delicious food will definitely be coming back! read more

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Aurora S.

1 year ago

The food was amazing!! We ordered spring rolls, coffees and pho bowls. All were fresh and delicious. The service was great, the owner is very friendly. Overall the ambiance was amazing and we will be coming back!!! read more

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6966 Federal Blvd
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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What time does Pho Real open?

Pho Real opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pho Real close?

Pho Real closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Pho Real take credit cards?

Yes, Pho Real takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pho Real serve alcohol?

Yes, Pho Real serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pho Real have parking?

Yes, Pho Real has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Pho Real allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Pho Real allows outdoor smoking.

Does Pho Real have free WiFi?

Yes, Pho Real has free WiFi.

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At Pho Real, we believe every bowl tells a story—one filled with tradition, flavor, and a touch of modern creativity. Inspired by the timeless Vietnamese classic, our pho is crafted with slow-simmered broths, fresh herbs, and rice noodles made to perfection. But we don’t just serve food—we serve an experience that is warm, authentic, and always Pho Real. Whether you’re craving a comforting bowl of beef pho, exploring bold new flavors, or simply gathering with friends, our restaurant is a place where tradition meets today. Step inside, take a seat, and let us show you what it truly means to keep it Pho Real.

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My first time here, I had beef Pho the broth was perfect, meat very tender. Hubby had shrimp…read morenoodles & the egg rolls was amazing! Homemade Taro boba drink also yummy. Will be coming back!

Pha Ka did not disappoint! We got the pho with rare & well-done steak + meatballs, and the…read morevermicelli bowl with grilled pork, shrimp, and an egg roll. The pho broth was SO rich and delicious that we honestly didn't need any extra hoisin or Sriracha. We still got some on the side for a few bites because, ya know, sauce girl!! The BBQ pork in the vermicelli bowl was especially flavorful, and we felt like the portions were actually quite generous. Special shoutout for the quick service, too. The only things I'd note is that the pho wasn't super hot when it came out, and there were a few flies inside..but nothing ways out of the ordinary. Next time, we're definitely trying their Vietnamese coffee. The table next to us got one and it was the perfect color. Ya just know when you see it!

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Pho Mai Cali & Grill

4.2(534 reviews)

5.8 mi

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Needed to try this mom & pop restaurant. Lots of easy parking. Easy to order, lots of pictures…read more Ordered: Banh mi sandwich Chicken fried rice Pho with well done steak Vietnamese crepe Tara smoothie Mango smoothie Tiger milk tea Thai tea Attentive when ordering. Will return.

I've tried their bun bo hue, pho and egg rolls and they were all delicious. Both bun bo hue and pho…read morehad very rich flavour in the broth and all the meats were very tender and taste great. The egg rolls were served hot and crispy. Everything tasted fresh. They have a fair amount of space for indoor seating and it was neat. The service was good and very attentive. All the food came out on time. It became my favourite vietnamese restaurant in Chula Viasta/National City area and I would highly recommend to try this restaurant.

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Pho Viet Express

3.7(192 reviews)

4.5 mi•South Bay Terraces

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Been going here for YEARSSSS (even back before I had kids lol) and all I can say is that the food…read moreis amazing and flavorful each and every visit. This restaurant has honestly became one of my comfort go to's Viet restaurant and I will forever stand by that. Their pho here is also absolutely flavorful and super yummy. Staff and service is overall great, friendly and attentive. 100/100

I'm only writing this because my husband found a metal piece from a wool sponge pho broth before…read moreeating. If he didn't look at the pho before... he wouldn't have known. Gasped and showed my family... it was gross. Lost his appetite and tossed out the food. Not only did we do a to-go order from here, we also ordered food in the same plaza and found aa strainer of long hair cooked into my carne asada fries halfway fries. What the heck! Twice in one day, literally two shops in this plaza- ordered at the same time.

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House of Pho

3.8(133 reviews)

4.4 mi

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The food was delicious and full of flavor, amazing broth for Pho. The service was friendly and…read morehelpful. Definitely a place I would come back to

Wish i could give zero stars Ordered delivery…read more Over an hour wait Person answered and wasn't helpful or apologized ... didn't even want to share their name Such a disappointment

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Vietnamese & Chinese Noodle House

3.5(158 reviews)

5.4 mi

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Pretty good. Doesn't reach the level of my favorite broth in town, but certainly not bad. Also, I…read morethink the prices are a tad cheaper than some other joints in the area. Of course, these bowls are not the largest either, but I can't complain. Plus, I thought the portion of bean sprouts and basil was relatively generous. I also got a special bahn mi, which was delicious as well. Great crunch on the baguette, and it has a lot of sauce and flavor. 3.5 average seems slightly lower for a pho place? I can't relate to anything mentioned in any of the negative reviews, but I'm a pretty low maintenance customer I guess. I suppose there was one that mentioned "cold pho;" my pho was not cold at least.

Friendly and not bad for the area. Prices are on the lower side but so are their portions. Quality…read moreingredients and noodles were freshly made. A good and decent quick stop . Highly recommend their tendon in pho , not every place has this cut of quality tendon

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PHOnomenal

4.8(512 reviews)

5.1 mi

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Whoa, the pho is so good here. The broth is clear and so delicious. I drank half of the bowl first…read morebecause it was so good. Then I remembered to add the homemade chili oil sauce! I called ahead to let them know how many house specials I was ordering and what time. There was a slight wait for a table when I got there, and it made me even hungrier. The parking lot is tight, but it wasn't hard to get a spot. Service is great. Everyone is so friendly. I started with an order of shrimp roll. The roll itself is just ok; it has a lot of noodles. The peanut sauce was great and sweet. They ran out of the pork roll. They only make a limited amount of pho every day, and once they're sold out, they're done for the day. I definitely recommend to come early or call ahead. The pho though is actually PHENOMENAL. I would come back even though it's like a $25 meal. They give two beef ribs that have meat falling off the bone. The homemade chili oil was so good that I bought two jars to take home. When am I going to come back to National City?? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Cannot believe it took us this long not to try this spot…read more Arrived at 10:30 a.m. on a Saturday. Waited 10 mins to get the available seats, which is okay since it's only like 8-10 tables. House Special Beef Ribs - 5/5 Broth taste - balance and rich flavors Beef tenderness - meat fell off the bone. Noodles - silky and smooth texture like it; not overcooked. We thought the herbs would be too overpowering with the soup, but it wasn't; it balances out the broth flavor overall. Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls - fresh veggies and delicious shrimp and savory pork slices with a good amount of peanut sauce. Big size rolls. 5/5 Fresh Sugar Cane Juice - refreshingly delicious. The price is on the high end with the size. They offer a small menu, but every dish is amazing! Outstanding customer service! Be patient and prepared to park by the street. Highly recommended for Pho lovers/foodies!

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Golden Chopsticks

4.2(1.4k reviews)

5.2 mi

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Been awhile since I had been down here. The last few times in San Diego, I had been craving the…read moresalt and pepper wings from here, but didn't have time to come down to get them. That changed this trip. I went twice in the 4 days we were there! First night I got just an order of salt and pepper wings. $23.50 or so, and they hooked it up with about15 wings (says 13 to an order, but we got a couple more than that, I think). The wings were PERFECT! It was my Sons first time trying them. He instantly fell in love! We ate them outside and went to town. Cant get a better wing, anywhere. Large, crispy, salty, garlicky. Perfect wings! Second time there, I went with the lunch special for the salt and pepper wings. You get 10 wings, and a container of plain fried rice. Total was like $18.50. Once again, wings were bomb! I love scooping the garlic and green onions on top of the wings and biting in. Such a good bite! I love this place! Their other food is very good, too, but come for the salt and pepper wings...they are life altering, and the best wings anywhere.

So good! It's fast,…read morethe portions are large and the food is incredibly tasty! Get the beef chow fun. Nice sauce and noodles are chewy. Get the vegetarian fried rice. Nice use of mushrooms in this and the rice is nicely cooked. Get the sweet and sour fish fillet. Big portions and the fish is breaded but flakes nicely when you eat it. Get the salt and pepper chicken wings. FIRE. My cousin has a disability and I just want to thank the staff here for being so kind, patient and understanding to us as we had our meal. If I could give a hundred stars, I would. This place is a must go to for great Chinese food in San Diego.

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Rom P.

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7 months ago

Tried this new Vietnamese spot and had a great overall experience. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in. The oxtail pho was the standout -- rich, deeply flavored broth, tender oxtail, and perfectly cooked noodles. You can tell the broth has been simmered for hours and has that authentic, comforting taste. We also ordered the grilled shrimp bánh mì, which had a nicely toasted baguette, juicy shrimp, and fresh pickled vegetables that gave it great balance and crunch. The fried salt and pepper tofu was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and well-seasoned, making it a perfect appetizer. Portions were generous, ingredients tasted fresh, and everything came out hot and well-presented. Pricing felt reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Definitely a place we'll come back to when we're craving pho or Vietnamese comfort food. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

John P.

1 year ago

This pho place is the absolute best! My favorite part is the broth--it's so rich and flavorful, I could practically swim in it (if I were a fish, that is, but I'm a satisfied mammal!). The humans who work here are also incredibly kind; the service is truly top-notch. I love coming here for a meal! read more

Kurt H.

1 year ago

This is an excellent restaurant! The menu has a large selection of foods the food itself is delicious. The service was friendly and very attentive without being hovering. The atmosphere was open and comfortable and I can't wait to go back. read more

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I'm glad there's a place close to me where I can get some Thai tea with boba when the craving hits!…read moreCame here for Thai tea and decided to try their grilled beef banh mi. Amazing! Sooo good! And it comes on a big French roll! Totally a good deal for $10.50. My daughter got their beef spring rolls with peanut sauce and that was amazing too! Will probably come here often!

I've driven by this spot a bunch of times before finally giving in and trying it -- and I'm glad I…read moredid. No hype, just deep, rich flavor done right. The pho broth is the standout: clean, savory, and clearly simmered with intention. Nothing muddy or flat here -- just layered flavor that holds up from the first sip to the last. I ordered the combination pho, and it was hearty, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you're craving something comforting but bold. The egg rolls are crispy and well-executed, not greasy or forgettable, and the portions are generous across the board. This is one of those places you finish eating and immediately think about when you're coming back. No hype -- just deep, rich flavor that speaks for itself.

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Fantastic spring rolls! My favorite are beef and they have a good selection of kids menu as well…read morefor those of us on a GLP1 the serving size is generous.

I would probably give this place 2 stars based on our visit, but they were the only pho place open…read morewhen we wanted dinner at 1030 after our east county event, so I added a star. I'm also wondering if the quality went down because we came in so late? Positives were staff was very friendly and parking was easy. I was craving summer rolls, or spring rolls. Whatever you want to call them. I got charred pork. The meat had good flavor but was dry. My friend got steak and meatball pho. He said the meat was good. I tried the broth and there was little to no anise. I taste like a nice chicken soup broth. He also got milk tea and said it wasn't very good. They brought out a complimentary coconut sago dessert. It was on the low end for sweetness and had shaved raw coconut, which I love, so that may have been the star of the meal for me.

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I was really sick and felt horrible, so I called for a to go order of the Chicken Pho. I asked for…read moreextra broth, mint, cilantro, lime, and jalapeños. At first she was a little confused, but I told her I was sick and looking for something to help kick my cold. This lady was SO SWEET! She basically doubled my entire order, and said, "this should be enough for 2-3 meals for you"! I swear this woman cured me. The pho was all I ate for 2 days straight (with other remedies of course) and I felt much better by the end of it. Pho Minh has officially become my go-to spot because of this experience. EXCEPTIONAL service and great food!! Highly recommend!

One of my go-to Vietnamese restaurants in this area ( Spring Valley/casa de Oro/ Rancho San Diego)…read more Simple mom and pop restaurant in this tiny plaza. Don't skip out on it, it is more than meets the eye. With an extensive menu, you're sure to find something to hit that hunger spot. I usually order to go, but there is limited seating available inside. My favorite? Number 1 pho combo Spring rolls Shrimp and beef rice combo Thai tea

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3.9

(1.1k reviews)

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Vietnamese specialties. We loved the cold noodle bowl as a hot summer alternative to the usual…read morepho. It was delicious, and refreshing. The grilled shrimp spring rolls were large and really tasty. The fried egg rolls were also very good, especially as they came with dipping sauce, lettuce and mint to wrap them in (totally changes the flavor!). Each of the dishes we tried was well priced with a reasonable serving size. This was a fairly large and busy restaurant, and was full of diners. Service was polite and brisk; in fact; if you can, try to decide what you want to order before you get there! Adventurous dessert lovers may want to try one of the bean desserts (a parfait of varied sweetened beans, etc., with coconut milk; #1 was delicious!). Bathrooms were clean. Plenty of parking at the lot on the side of the restaurant. We were surprised and delighted to find this place, and we will be back often.

Honestly, this place was pretty good. There's hella parking and it's located at a place where…read morethere's hella to do. We got in and were seated pretty quick, we also had our waters hella fast. We ended up getting some apps and pho. The broth was good and it stayed hot the entire time. I would come back here whenever I am in town.

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I was craving pho, so my friend took us to one of his regular spots to try it out! I'm pretty picky…read morewhen it comes to pho broth, but this place definitely exceeded my expectations. We were seated right away, the service was quick, and the restaurant was clean. I ordered a small bowl of pho tai, and it came out surprisingly fast. The portion was generous with plenty of broth, noodles, and meat. The broth was light yet still packed with flavor, and I didn't even need to add hoisin sauce, which I usually do. It was delicious on its own! Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit and would definitely come back again whenever I'm craving a good bowl of pho!

Spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee were right on. Restaurant has easy parking and service was ultra…read morequick.

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first time getting food here and it was great! i got the salmon and rainbow roll, we also had the…read morechicken katsu curry, spam musubi, and dragon roll. my kids said it was the best sushi they've had, we were all pleasantly surprised! i ordered takeout so i can't comment on the ambiance, but the food was ready quickly and everyone was friendly when we picked up. we'll be back for sure!

First time here. I think I ordered the wrong things- eel bowl and tuna avocado hand roll. The bowl…read moretasted great but the texture of the eel overtime became too mushy and fatty- it would be improved with something crunchy and fresh like cucumber, corn, maybe a leafy green... the hand roll tuna was mushy and the sinew was too much- I only got two bites in and couldn't finish it. So for me the main issue was texture not flavor. Portion is good. I should have got a roll or entree. I would return and try something I am more used to getting. Everyone's meals looked amazing.

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I have a nuanced taste when it comes to sushi. I've had sushi all over, and as somebody who was…read moreborn in and lived in Japan, I like to think that I can speak to what makes sushi excellent. This is a long way of saying that I know I'm talking about when it comes to sushi, and konnichiwa has managed to get consistent. excellent praise from Me and those I've frequented this sushi stop with. I love it, and I would love to explain why it's one of my top three recommended sushi stops in all of San Diego County. First, the location is fun and the eclectic. It's fairly easy to find parking near downtown La Mesa; even if you have to walk a block or two, the price is more than worth it. While the restaurant can get busy, service is excellent, there are good indoor and outdoor accommodations, and the staff is efficient along with being friendly and helpful, so even on a busy day you won't have to wait too long. The menu selections are great, and they have only improved with time; for example, during my last visit, they had added more drinks to the menu, along with a special team menu that included a new selection of poke bowls, which were wonderful; the best I've had yet, extremely fresh, flavorful, and generous! Although the prices are on the higher end, the majority of it is reasonable, especially for the quality that you get. Overall, I cannot recommend konnichiwa enough! There are really only one or two other sushi spots that can rival this hidden gem in the county; it is well worth the visit.

I was surprised to find some Pretty solid sushi in downtown La Mesa Village. Now don't get me…read morewrong, it's definitely not on the same level as some of the top-tier sushi in San diego like Azuki or Hane or hidden fish, etc.. but it's got all your basic rolls, Hamachi, poke bowls, and Ramen dishes. I personally am not a fan of cream cheese or mayo in my rolls but if you are, they have about 25 different combos and you can personalize them if you're not a fan like me. We ordered the fried oysters, rainbow roll, the rhino and the Tiger roll. I had them put the chipotle mayo on the side with the tiger roll. Everything was fresh and delicious, and my husband loved the fried oysters. We washed it all down with a glass of what I really wouldn't call champagne, but it went down OK with the sushi, along with some delicious beautifully chilled Nigori sake. Yes, since I'm a local, I'll be back.

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I love crab leg seafood boils and they are my #1 favorite food to date. I always like to try a new…read moreplace on my birthday or special occasions and in this case it was the crab pub because the menu looked perfect online. They seemed to have a ton of options for my family who didn't specifically get seafood boils so we went ahead for Mothers Day. When we got there the service was okay, our waitress didn't really check on us much at all besides putting a bunch of lemon slices on our table but no major complaints. We did start off with drinks and some of us got the wrong ones but no biggie because it's busier on a holiday. What I had a problem with was the food itself. I asked for the combo #2 because I thought it was 1lb of snow crab leg like I get every single time, I got it "pub style" which is supposed to be all seasonings like garlic butter Cajun lemon pepper in one. They asked me if I wanted shrimp, sausage or craw fish as my second and I told her I didn't want any of that and just wanted ALL crab legs. I don't know if she fully understood because when I got my boil I could tell it was noticibly smaller. There wasn't 1lb by any means, and looking back I wish I could've said something. I think they just took the amount of crab they got me and cut it in half instead of substituting and adding more. I wouldn't mind if it's extra money, I just want the crab so oh well. The sauce was the second worst thing ever. It did not taste anything like other places, but way worse. All I could taste was a watery spicy Cajun, and even on mild how I got it it was pretty spicy. It lacked any real flavor so on that alone I'd never go back. I usually always get a Cajun garlic butter and it's seasoned to the Gods but still light and potent. This was just not good, and didn't even feel buttery but more a watery oil. We did also get the garlic noodles and they were good. I make garlic noodles at home AMAZING though, so these were average and nothing to write home about since other places can still do them just as good, if not better. A place in SD that had ones even better was called Crab City and their boil tasted great. I would recommend that place instead of this. The reviews and menu pictures had me with much higher expectations and I was super let down. Forgot to mention, my husbands shrimp po boy, he said the shrimp tasted off and fishy like not fresh which made him only eat half and never go back for the leftovers. There was a super sweet sauce on it as well that tasted random to me when I took a bite so I would stay away from that as well. I also had to pay extra for my potato's that normally come with your boil at every other place. They usually come with potatoes and corn but this place came with nothing and you even needed to pay extra for potatoes but they were bigger and different then usual with no salt or anything so they were not worth getting at all, nor finished by me.

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Best traditional dishes I have had in San Diego, great variety…read more Always delicious! Friendly service Large clean dinning area, will hold large groups.

I love the wide selection of menu items! There is something for every Vietnamese food craving here…read more The family meals are a good deal. The 2-3 person family meal had all three people full. Be careful with the braised fish though! It has lots of small bones, which is typical for that dish. My go-to in the future will be the family meals. The inside is spacious and a little bit dated, but it adds to the restaurant's character. I like how this place has a good sized parking lot exclusive to the restaurant.

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