If I could give more than five stars, I would. This family-owned and operated eatery serves the best bowl of pho I have ever had. I will literally travel across town just to sit down and enjoy a bowl -- it's that good. The true hero here is the broth. It doesn't matter if you order chicken, steak, or seafood -- the broth is rich, perfectly balanced, and packed with deep, comforting flavor. It's the kind of broth you sip slowly because you don't want it to end. Honestly, just typing this review makes my mouth water as I reminisce about that taste. It's warm, soulful, and unforgettable. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful pho made with care, Pho Sao Bien is the spot. Five stars all day. read more

Food = 1000000000000000000/10 Service = always fast and they are SO nice and perfect Ambiance = my favorite place EVER read more

Pho Sao Bien - Chicken pho (noodles on the side cuz that's what I wanted) - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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I really wanted to like this place as they're really affordable and they have a parking lot which is great for Pacific Beach. I didn't eat there but I did sit down in their dining area while I waited for my order. There's a few tables and chairs and I would describe this place as "hole in the wall" kind of establishment. My to go order started off great, the spring rolls were so fresh and was perfect (5 stars for those), however the 2 banh mi sandwiches we got were the worst I've ever had-0 stars for those. We got 1 chicken and 1 pork... the bread was dry and the sandwich did not appear to contain any condiments- ie no mayo, no pate, literally nothing. It was so dry that I had to swallow each bite with a sip of drink. If you're only trying to order spring rolls- this is the place, if you want a banh mi- definitely go elsewhere. read more

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I love this place, I go all the time, especially when the weather is cold or I am sick. It fixes everything. I love all of their phos, rice dishes, spring rolls are good, you can't go wrong. Today was the first time I places an online order, I wasn't feeling good so I didn't want to sit inside and eat, just wanted to take it home and lay in bed. But I ordered off the website attached to this yelp. When I got there they told me the site is fake and is ripping us and them off charging more and not paying the restaurant all the money, the site has been reported but somehow can't be removed from this yelp page. They encouraged me to either call in orders or use grubhub for take out, which is a first because I normally dine in. But I get it! So support this lovely small business and do it right :) read more

Came here for lunch on a Sunday and it was almost empty. Didn't matter, that pho broth was hitting. It's rich too. Prob the smallest bowl of pho I've eaten but it's packed and theyre not light with the tripe and tendons thank goodness. They also had all these faded photos with customers - at first I think they were celebrities but they were actually the regulars - it was very sweet Extremely quick service. read more

Pho Sao Bien - 6 for me - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

The Pho is amazing! I got the number 1, and it was more than I could eat after having some spring rolls for an appetizer. The service is very good and organic. Great people work there to make the best pho broth and dishes. The dining room is cozy and family oriented. There's parking In front and in back. This is a regular stop for us. read more

Pho Sao Bien - These are the spring rolls and amazing peanut sauce. Also in the photo is the plate full of goodies that go in your Pho . - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Went to a local pho spot my friend lives next to that he goes to regularly. We had our orders taken promptly and the food came out fast and hot. I got the Chicken Pho. I upgraded to the large bowl and the price was still very reasonable. I'm unsure if they use beef or chicken broth in the chicken pho since my stomach started hurting immediately after eating. Overall good food for the price. read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Pho So Muy Bien!!! By far the best Pho spot in Southern California. Nestled in Pacific Beach, pho sao bien offers delicious variety of pho options. My go to is the #11 steak and brisket. Bowls come in regular or large but regular is certainly enough. Add some chili, Jalapeño, mint leaves and you're on your way to a wonderful meal. Great friendly staff and service, $3 happy hour beers at 3pm. Not big indoor dining but sufficient. Tiny lot in front so parking is limited. Great for hangovers or sickness cures too! read more

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Amazing food! Amazing service. The ambiance was calming and perfect. I enjoyed my experience. read more

Pho Sao Bien - 2. Vegetables Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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Service needs to be better Pho quality is a 7/10 , I go to city heights or else Cajon blvd in San Diego they have way more authentic than pb read more

Nice pho and a good choice for a quick lunch. I felt the broth was a little overly heavy on cinnamon. If they pare it back a bit and also add a bit more meat/beef offal to the soup it would be perfect 5-stars for me. read more

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Pho Sao Bien is a good solid stop for vietnamese food. I have been going for years and really like their soup stock. They give a generous amount of noodles and veggies on to go orders as well. My two small cons are the parking (Garnet is busy and their lot in front can be hard to get in and out of) and the packing for to go. They only give you a thin bag for transporting which can get messy with soup. read more

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Do not eat here. Food is mediocre. Soup has a lot of fatty and meat was small portion for a large bowl #1. Vermicelli meat is small too. Over priced and dirty. Skip this place. read more

One of the best Pho and rice noodles place. The fried egg rolls are to die for. Thai ice tea with tapioca was good (not too sweet). Service was excellent. Very generous portions. Very reasonable prices. Parking space is also available. Highly recommended if you are in the Pacific Beach area. Solid 5 stars. read more

My favorite place!!!! Super authentic & local spot. The pho and egg rolls are hands down the best in town read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Ordered the bbq pork viet sandwich. Decent size. I called in to order and my order was already ready. I like how they gave the veggies on side so they dont get soggy. read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Not my favorite pho spot, but it gets the job done when hungover. It's in a good location and has been around forever. They have a parking lot which is great! The service was good and quick. read more

We came here on a pretty chilly evening and were able to sit wherever; the booths on the far side were pretty snug so we sat near the door, though the door doesn't always close on its own and the staff kept walking over to close it as people left. In all fairness, we were warned! The parking lot is super snug and inside is very basic; a few wall decorations, but nothing much. I got the #9 flank pho and it was pretty good! The meat was almost entirely fat, so I didn't eat much of it. Overall, it was just okay. I feel like the broth didn't have as much flavor as I've had at other places. read more

Eat here regularly and it's absolutely delicious. We get the fried spring rolls and beef and brisket pho. The family that runs it is very welcoming. read more

The soup and vermicelli bowls here are both tasty and hearty. The Young Coconut is refreshing and the Soda Lemonade is perfectly sweet and tangy. Service is fantastic. They will bring you special dipping chili sauces if you ask. The restaurant is clean and bright with booths and tables and pop music at just the right level. read more

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Servers here are so nice, food is great, meat portions are pretty good for the price. Love this place!

My soup was cold, i am Vietnamese and eat pho almost every week across san Diego, and for some reason this is the only place i have had major bubble guts afterwards. I had to leave my shift early due to me having to constantly go back and forth to the bathroom to relieve myself. please get a better meat vendor. read more

Pho Sao Bien became my backup choice for an evening meal after the first spot I visited had decided to close their kitchen early because of low business... ugh. This place is quite a small Vietnamese eatery with only about six spaces in front for parking. The inside can seat maybe 30 customers. The menu had only four pages so it was much less than many other Vietnamese joints. I decided on a bowl of bun (rice vermicelli noodles) with chicken. The portion size was very good, but for some reason the noodles were overcooked. They were soggier than I had experienced elsewhere even without adding fish sauce. I couldn't quite finish everything so I took home the leftovers. I did like their late closing time for a weeknight. Overall, I gave Pho Sao Bien three stars for my dining experience. read more

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Favorite place in PB for pho and bun thit nuong. Classic family owned, no frills place. Try it!

So glad to have a great, affordable pho spot close to our place. Almost always get the steak and brisket pho, and it's always great. The spring rolls are good and the fried egg rolls are really good. The atmosphere isn't great, florescent lighting kinda kills the vibe or we'd dine in more often. Great takeout spot though. Very quick to get your order (5 minutes usually). I'd give 4.5 if I could. read more

Really yummy, nice people, great service really good pricing. It has a authentic taste as well.

I ordered vegetarian pho. What I got was a weak vegetable broth and broccoli and a side of basil, bean sprouts, and pepper slices. No mushrooms, no tamari no daikon. I have never seen broccoli listed as a traditional Vietnamese vegetable. It didn't taste bad but wasn't at all the culinary experience i was expecting. What it shows to me is a lack of pride and caring. This is an easy fix. Try google. Your answer is there read more

Delicious pho! Decided to try it and now it's my favorite in PB! Staff are super friendly and food is great! Loved the egg rolls and the broth came out piping hot. read more

We recently moved back to the area and have been trying out a lot of different Vietnamese restaurants and this one is our favorite in the area. Not trying to be trendy or modern, just good ol' classic incredible pho! read more

The pho was okay. Bean sprouts were not very fresh. Service was good. The ambiance would have been better without the rap music from the radio. read more

Best Pho in San Diego! Been eating here for over 20 years. We try all kinds of pho in SD and when traveling. This is our favorite by far. Friendly staff too. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

yummyyy! had a warm and delicious bowl of pho here that we enjoyed, no problems with our meal! read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Very typical pho place. Pho broth wasn't anything special. Egg rolls were good. Coffee was good too. Service wasn't that great, even though we were the only ones in the restaurant, but a lot of Vietnamese places are like this so it's not anything out of the ordinary lol. Overall, not much to write about, and I probably wouldn't come back here, as San Diego has much better options elsewhere. read more

Best beef broth in the city, I swear! I am so picky about the complexity of flavors, the right oiliness, the saltiness... this one hits all the bullseyes. Authentic perfection. And speaking of authentic, this is one of the few Vietnamese restaurants in the city that makes their cha gio the traditional way with rice paper wrappers. I will drive half an hour to eat here JUST for these tasty morsels. The perfect meal for me is Tai Pho and cha gio wrapped in leafy lettuce with mint & do chua, dunked in spicy sweet fish sauce. ::chefs kiss:: Pho Sao Bien nails it every time. read more

Tasty Pho and excellent service. Seems like a family run joint and they are all extremely nice and attentive.

Greeted as soon as we walked in, great place to eat on a rainy afternoon. Left with a full belly and great food and very good service. read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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One of my favorite (and go to places) in San Diego! The pho here is super yummy. It's a quaint restaurant too. I love sitting in one of the booths. The owners here are so nice too! The soup always comes out super fast and service is on point. read more

I wanted to update my review to 5 stars This place has been open for a long time (15-20 years). It's stays open for a reason & deserves support!! For one thing, their Vietnamese egg rolls are some of the best in San Diego. Their vermicelli bowls are also really delicious, again some of the best in the city. The place is average size & laid out well with plenty of spaced out seating. The staff & owner are super friendly. The place has a cute vibe. The Pho game is fierce in SD but this place is a contender and worth checking out for sure! It will be easy on your wallet as well. Prices are very reasonable (Most entrees are $10 or less & 10x better than fast food.) The owner brings awesome authentic family recipes. Ultimately this place is definitely worth it, whenever I'm somewhat close to Pacific Beach I go. I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't before, get the egg rolls & the spring rolls. The vermicelli bowl is also great, as is their Pho. Cheers to this place staying open- hopefully another 20+ years! Happy eating!! read more

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Tried a lot of pho in San Diego and this remains my favorite. Always super quick and very yummy. Excellent broth and much more tender and flavorful meat than their competition! read more

Consistently delicious and fresh! My boyfriend and I can't get enough!! We've come twice in the past 4 days. I crave the taste of their pho everyday. The fried egg rolls with fresh mint and wrapped in the lettuce is amazing!!! The customer service is great too. We will continue coming back week after week! read more

Pho Sao Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

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