Spring rolls were great. Chicken pho was delicious. Eggroll vermicelli bowl was mediocre. I paid $2 extra for shrimp to be added & got 4 of the most measly shrimp I've ever seen that didn't taste fresh at all. Also, it only came with fish sauce & not any extra dressing so it tasted dry. read more

Good broth. Drinkable. Good meat. Place seems cozy with Viet posters and painting on the wall. I am a pho expert. Just got from Vietnam last month. I know my broth and eat at a lot of pho restaurants. Would come back. read more

Incredible food, basil, mint were beyond fresh. Fried egg rolls are a must. Service a 10/10. Thank so much guys!

Second time here and I tried my favorite the number 1 large bowl with pretty much everything in it. Pho is good and I've also tried the fresh and fried egg rolls which were good as well. The only thing to improve is that I expect the bean sprouts and Thai basil be fresh but unfortunately they were not that fresh. Will I go back? I think so read more

Pho Sao Bien - 1. Extra Large Steak and Flank Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

4* Pho with rare steak and tendon was good. 4* Fried eggroll - I still prefer the regular eggroll wrapper than the one they used. It is harder to bite. 5* Service is good. 5* Parking. It's Thursday at 2PM and there was a few spaces (4) for parking in front of the building, otherwise you need to find street parking. read more

- Extra Large Steak and Flank Pho ($9.50)-- Pho broth was very flavorful. - Fried Egg Roll ($7.95)-- crunchy rice paper and the stuffed meat had a good flavor to it. - Rice with Shredded Pork Skin ($9.75)-- my Vietnamese husband said, "Steamed egg cake was hard and cardboard like." Pork strips were also hard and tasted old. The veggies were a little bit wilted, not appealing. read more

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The food here is good and comes at a pretty good price. Their pho is good quality and has a good amount of food. The staff are very friendly. They are usually playing sports games on the TV's inside, which is nice. There inside is small but there are plenty of places to sit and eat. read more

Pho Sao Bien - 15. Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Has been my favorite go-to pho place since I was in middle school! (I am now a college graduate) I take everyone I know here and it's always a hit. Literally best pho i've ever had! read more

Super quick service at 1:30 on a Saturday. Steak and Brisket Pho-lots of glass(rice)noodles and delicious broth. Generous 4 roll serving of Veg spring rolls/sauce. Fried tofu yummy. read more

quick service traditional Vietnamese place worth going to again when in pacific beach.

Been dining here since they opened. One of our favorite "go to" for speedy, ultra-reliable and consistent food. Would be 5 stars for everything, except their beer menu is so disappointing. For CV19, their small patio is refreshing and charming, but they should expand their balcony out over the parking-lot as well. Pho is the best I've had anywhere. Spring rolls impressive. The team-work and staff is typically very impressive. The impressive supply of thai basil, mint and sprouts even in the winter months out of season is always appreciated. we bring family from out of town and friends here all the time. Prices are too cheap for what they deliver. read more

Pho Sao Bien - Patio fresh air dining! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Literally the worst Vietnamese food I've ever had. No fresh herbs at all. The summer rolls were fine. The tofu summer rolls also were fine. I ordered ban xeo and the shrimp and pork were in such large pieces I couldn't eat it. The pancake was greasy. I couldn't finish it There was only lettuce and carrots. No mint. No basil. Just boring food that could easily be improved read more

I ate here recently after 1 year of not stopping in. I used to enjoy the food, but unfortunately something must've changed. I got the pho tai (steak) but there wasn't much meat and the broth was seriously lacking. It couldn't be rescued with any amount of sriracha. I will say there was a hardy amount of noodles. The pork egg rolls were not up to par either. Their wrapping is more of a rice paper so it bubbles up, rather than be smooth and crunchy. The texture is weird and they didn't have that crunch. The filling wasn't appetizing either - dry and lacking in flavor. My boyfriend got the chicken and rice and it both looked and tasted extremely dry, as if it sat out all day. And lastly, not one, but two pieces of hair (1 long and 1 short) in our food (egg rolls and chicken plate). Sad to say that was my last visit. read more

Pho Sao Bien is a great spot for getting Viet food in PB. I've ordered take out here twice and it's so convenient ordering food from here via yelp app. FOOD I tried: -BBQ Pork Vietnamese Sandwich -Chicken Curry -Stir Fried Egg Noodle with Beef The service has been great, ample parking right out front with their own lot, and tons of seating inside. Delicious flavors from the food I have ordered, and overall a sweet mom and pop shop feel! read more

The best pho place in San Diego for such a great price. I was never a fan of pho before trying this place...and now I can't help but go once a week. Staff is always so kind and attentive, even when it's a to-go order! read more

Not the best pho but decent enough if you're craving pho in the area. I ordered a regular pho and the broth was not hot enough to cook the raw meat. The waitress had to bring out a piping out bowl of soup for me to cook my meat in. Pho broth wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked it to be. Not sure if it was not fresh or not cooked for as long as it should have been. Portion was average but price was about average too. Service was nice, Waitress was very friendly and accommodating when I needed anything. The ambiance is casual and restaurant is on the smaller side and dimly lit. Restaurant has its own parking lot but it's small and parking spots are tight so be careful. Would I come back? Maybe if I'm in the area. Otherwise, probably not. read more

I love this place so much, the service is always amazing and the food comes out so fast and delicious. I would eat here every day. I love the chicken pho so much, and the fried tofu is delicious. Love this place highly recommend read more

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

Trying to find spots near Mission Bay HS to eat at Lunch, I love Pho. So I tried this place and WOW. amazing pho, amazing spring rolls and great service. It's a mom and pop place and I am able to get my lunch in the time allot for me to eat. Most places the broth taste watery, this place has such great flavor of the pho, Pho done right. This is my GO to PHO place in PB if not in All of San Diego. read more

Hands down the best Pho in San Diego. I truly believe they have the best broth and their spring rolls are a must have.

Had a desire for a soupy meal and pho soup popped up into my mind. so I looked up on yelp pho and this place was the closest with decent reviews. The place was clean, tables were ready, bathrooms had soap and paper towels. The food was well cooked, noodles perfect, soup hot enough, they didn't look displeased when I asked for extra bean sprouts, place was chill. Awesome customer service. read more

I am so thankful that this place is still around. It's been around since I moved to San Diego, about 12 years ago. The food is consistently good. The fried egg rolls are super crispy and wrapped in rice paper which gives it the delicious flakey crunch when you bite into it. Service is always great and food always comes within a few minutes. Everything is fresh and the taste is always on point. I'll continue to make my way here every now and then whenever I am near the neighborhood. The decor is traditionally Vietnamese, honoring the home place where the food came from. read more

Pho Sao Bien - Marinated pork chop, steamed egg with vermicelli and pork patty, and shredded pork skin on white rice. My favorite! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

Pricey but you get a good quantity so I guess it evens out. Always extremely friendly employees! Quick service and I always get to-go but seems like a good mom and pop shop to eat in. read more

Lately I've been on a sd pho binge... I think it's the "cold" weather or because my mind says winter. In a week I'll hit up 3 different pho places, and Sao Bien was in the area as I needed something in PB. What can you expect, pho is cheap everywhere, dinner for 2 will cost under $20. We stopped by for some good ole pho. Can't really go wrong. SB was good but lacked some flavors... Or at least as not as flavorful as it used to be. Or maybe I've just been having better phos (hoa, pho 5th...) it at least satisfied our cravings. I guess for a pho in PB it's decent. It'll hit the spot. read more

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I won't be returning to this place, I didn't have an awful experience but it's the worst pho place I've ever been to. I'll start with the restaurant, it's a smaller place, not the most comfortable, but that's not a problem. The staff lingers very near, staring silently while you're eating and conversing with your dinner mates. I suppose it's hard not to with the small space. Just a tip: their menu is very strangely worded, so I would clarify what you're ordering while you're ordering. I ordered "steak well done pho," and I got rare steak with a bit of well done steak. I asked our server and I just ordered the wrong one for what I wanted, which was well done steak pho. The pho/broth was mediocre. We also ordered shrimp fried rice and frankly it was disgusting. The frozen shrimp fried rice from Trader Joes is much better than what they served us. It was sticky white rice drenched in soy sauce with soggy vegetables and debatable tasting shrimp on top. It was pretty gross, we didn't eat it. I edited my initial review because I forgot to mention how good the egg rolls were! Best egg rolls I've ever had. I was surprised. The staff did their best and they were very friendly! No complaints, nice people. My 3-star review is strictly about the food quality and taste. read more

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

I have to give this place a 3 stars . The food is good. There is no doubt about that. However, the service is frankly not great. I felt discriminated as a fellow Vietnamese. I noticed that the server, who is skinny and tall with darker tone skin, was always more friendly and more approachable when he provided service to other guests but not with me. I was the only Vietnamese at the time and the house was full of White and Mexican. Mind you, I only ordered one plate and one boba drink. The server would smile, greet, make jokes, with other guests but not with me. When I made a small request such as getting my Boba drink to go or to pay, he quickly put me aside and told me to "wait a minute" and he prioritized other customers, who made their requests after me. I felt that his tone towards me was harsher than other customers. I felt unwelcome because he never smiled at me and respected me. And, I was sat at the worst seat too, right next to the entrance, with all the cold air blowing to my face and my food all the time. The door didn't shut right. I felt powerless that I couldn't make a request to change because I believed that he would ignore me again and say "wait a minute". I am not coming back here. Not worth it. ‍ i am customer, but made feel like I owe them. read more

Great place to get Pho! The owners are always very sweet and seem to really appreciate you supporting their business! Right now I believe they are only open for take out during covid. read more

It's Bien alright. This place is a small shop with the taste of vietnam. I ordered the rice combo dish with egg rolls. The taste is in point and definitely not stingy with portions. Very affordable. Their service is great. Nothing better than a dish of broken rice with a side of yogurt soda and fried egg rolls. The only thing negative about this place is the parking lot. But i'm here to eat not park. Well done Pho Sao Bien. The quality is consistent. Never disappoint. Till next time. read more

Delicious broth with subtle spices. Good meatballs and other meats. Will definitely go here all the time.

I like this pho restaurant. It's pretty consistent and it feels like the type of pho restaurant I went to growing up in LA. I dunno, I'm not the pho connoisseur but I can def tell decent ones and which ones I like. This one is pretty good. The menu looks like every other pho restaurant you go to, so I'll talk about what frustrates me the most about this place : the parking lot is terrible. There's like no way to 3 point turn out of it, so you basically have to back out onto the street... and the street is garnet. I get anxiety thinking about this parking lot. There's no street parking either. Sigh... it's not the food that's the problem. So I do like coming here, but only on "off" hours. If it's busy I'll go somewhere else 100%. ... so people have told me there's a parking lot in the alley. Maybe I'll check it out next time. read more

I have been going here for years and the pho is fantastic and the customer service is even better! In my last visit I also purchased the bbq chicken sandwich and it was mind blowing. I am only writing this review because I thought people should know about it. So freaking good! Get it! read more

I've been here so many times- sorry I didn't post before ‍ I just love this place! Super friendly staff & amazing food! Restaurant is nice & clean-Chill. Food is delicious Today, I had #44 Tofu Pho. So delicious & fresh ingredients. Getting food to go as well- can't wait! Thank you again for an amazing meal! read more

Pho Sao Bien - #44 Tofu Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

This is the go-to spot for Vietnamese food in PB area. The value you get here is great. The eggro are a bit greasy and mushy on the inside, I wouldn't order again. The pho broth is good too. The rice place is good, and the meat wasn't dry like some places. I suggest sharing a large pho and rice place between two, it's the perfect meal. read more

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Best pho in PB! Would definitely recommend this place. Ordered take out and it was delish

This is my favorite pho place in San Diego. The owners remind me of my grandparents and I always feel at home when I'm there. They are authentic and the food come out very quickly. The food is delicious and the vibe of the restaraunt is also cozy and great. Really recommend :) read more

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Best pho! I grew up coming here with my family and continue do to so when I'm in town visiting. The food is always excellent. The portions are more than generous for the price and the quality is always nothing short of exceptional. The staff, who we've come to know over the years, are honest and hard working people. Pro tip: if there's no parking in the front, try the ally! read more

I can't agree with the 4 stars. Maybe having friends who are Vietnamese makes me spoiled to good pho, egg rolls and rice dishes but this place was just ok. Didn't have the pho but had a rice dish (grilled pork with shredded pork skin, egg loaf) and others at the table had vermicelli, same dish with different meat and pho. No chili paste here. Just hoisin sauce, syracha, and I believe soy at the tables. Egg loaf was very dry and was missing some flavor, I had the pork strips instead of the pork chop and I felt that they don't give the same amount of meat compared (see photos). Pho was all noodle and little broth. Broth was good but a tad bit on the herby side. Egg rolls I was not impressed by. Just missing something and just felt like it's Vietnamese fast food (which it normally is quick but talking American fast food quality). All in all I cleared my plate (first meal I have had the whole day I beieve lended a hand with that) but I might give them a chance again. Maybe. Parking is tight so tricky to get out of since it's right on the the main road. Also very tight to fit as many parking spots as they did. On the positive side, vermicelli and pho are great portions for the price. Small menu which should have meant great food but just felt lack luster. Maybe just an off night. read more

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Best pho ever!! Beef broth is not greasy and has tons of flavor. Usually chicken is dry at some places. It is perfect here. Shrimp is the best in my opinion. Staff is great! read more

The food here is always amazing. This is our go to Pho spot! The service is fantastic and Hoa is always friendly. I often get the tofu pho with veggie broth and it always tastes so fresh and yummy. The shrimp spring rolls are also a must! read more

Mainly because my Thai tea tasted spoiled and I requested no bean sprouts in my noodles but got ALL THIS!!! read more

Pho Sao Bien - When you request no bean sprouts..... - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacific Beach, California

This is my weekly stop for Pho. The service is great and the #15 is spectacular!