I love to eat here and I get the beef ribs pho and today I tried the one in a stone bowl. oh boy, it was still very hot up to the last slurp/gulp. I will recommend it to any pho-ever lovers read more

amazing service and the food was great great ambianc, great food! coming here is a no brainer.

Super tender and flavorful. Broth was just as good and perfect to dip or pour on. Came during lunch so plenty of seating and no wait. Can not wait to come back again read more

Pho Time - Short Rib banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was great. Every item we ordered tasted good; Short Rib Banh Mí, Banh Xeo, Vermicelli, Short Rib Pho, drinks. They all tasted great. Biggest issue was the restaurant being understaffed, slow service. When we arrived in the morning there were only about 2 tables of customers with 1 host/waiter. It's not his fault he was the only one available to wait on tables. We were some of the first people to order, but received a lot of our food and drinks after the customers who arrived much later than us. So we would see the other customers receive their bowls of pho before us eating and finishing, there were probably about 10 other tables being served. I also had to get up several times just to ask for items like small plates and bowls. We drove from the Chula Vista so about 40+ minutes. Probably not going to visit again, unless we were in the area for another reason. Hope no one else has the same experience. read more

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Pho Time is a locally owned Vietnamese fusion restaurant that has been around the neighborhood for almost two decades now. It's located in an internal corner suite of the PB Plaza with updated external signage since the last time I visited. Parking in the shared lot can be difficult when the neighboring businesses are operating during their normal hours. The dining area had enough seating for close to 100 customers, but it was less than half occupied when I came for dinner. I sat at a booth not far from the entrance. The bench seating was a bit awkward because the seat cushion kept raising up if I leaned forward. After perusing the menu booklet, I decided on items that were different than my typical choices of spring rolls, pho, or bun. I started with the Grilled Sugar Cane Shrimp as an appetizer. This was minced shrimp meat cooked on a sugar cane skewer, of which there were a pair on the dish. A sweet chili dipping sauce and some lettuce leaves came with the order. The item was like a shrimp meatball except shaped as an oval. The flavor was good and enhanced by the sauce. I also picked the Garlic Noodles with Shaken Beef. The noodles came on a separate plate while the grilled filet mignon cubes were served on a hot cast iron skillet. Bell peppers and white onions accompanied the meat on the cow-shaped skillet. The cubes were slightly overcooked, but the more concerning aspect was the oil that pooled up on one end of the cast iron. The noodles were cooked without any sauce, just garlic seasoning applied. I don't know if there was some contamination, but I detected an acrid odor versus a pungent garlic flavor. The food was prepared fairly quickly by the kitchen, and both items arrived simultaneously. I liked the appetizer much better than the entree. The worker who served me was pleasant and helpful. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my latest dining experience at Pho Time. read more

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I came here for the first time around 8pm and was seated right away. I got an order of egg rolls and house pho. Everything was delicious. Service was ok. I had to ask for more water and waited for my bill for a while. I'd come back though. read more

Pho Time - Sauces/toppings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Firstly, there is a designated parking lot which makes dining here so convenient. Service was attentive and friendly! I tried the Tim's House pho and the filet mignon shaking beef hot plate with garlic noodles. The pho was jam packed with meat which I appreciated! The broth was also very flavorful and dank, a touch on the sweeter side for me. Really enjoyed the pho that felt very nourishing. The filet mignon shaking beef came hot and sizzling, where the smell of garlic was irresistible!! The beef was perfectly cooked where it was tender and not dry. It was super flavorful and loved the onions and the bell peppers which were the perfect complement. I loved that the garlic noodles were loaded with garlic as it should be!!! I would definitely come back for both dishes but some other authentic Vietnamese dishes I'm eager to try since their flavors were on point for both my dishes! read more

Pho Time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food! 10! Service! 10! Ambience! 10! We're both looking for something on a nice Saturday afternoon while we were in San Diego and came across this location. It was close by our hotel Paradise point so we decided to stop in and we were both very happy. Right when we walked in, the restaurant was very clean with lots of seatings and very open and airy. Decor was nicely done with lots of paintings and the BF even said there was some paintings in the men's restroom. We both love art, so this was a plus for us to dine and was able to admire all the beautiful pieces. We ordered pho and the fried rice with ribeye, omg the broth was perfect and so was the fried rice, ribeye was cooked medium rare and tasted oh so delicious. We also ordered the lychee and coconut coffee, both were amazing! Restaurant is in a large plaza so plenty of parking spaces. When we come back to SD, we definitely will be back. Did I mention service was 100% great here. read more

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Honestly one of my favorite establishments in Pacific Beach! They bring authentic Vietnamese dishes, and a few that I haven't seen anywhere else in San Diego yet! - PARKING - Large lot for all the businesses in this plaza - we've never had a problem finding a spot. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Very welcoming staff, always friendly whenever we come back! Love the high ceilings and natural light that comes in during the day. Lots of booths and a few long tables if you happen to have a large party. After we order, it really only takes about 10 minutes for the first dish to come out, then they all start rolling out fairly quick! - FOOD - Bun Cha Ha Noi: This is one of my absolute favorite dishes here, and I rarely see it offered anywhere else! So fresh, yet packed with a ton of flavor! Perfect for the warmer months, but I could eat it at any time! Wagyu Hot Stone Pho: You can tell the meat is better quality than other options. My favorite part is the fresh pho noodles though! So silky and love the boiling hot stone bowl! Shaken Beef: This is always a head turner, with the sizzling noises and very aromatic scent it brings. I feel like the last time I had it with the garlic noodles, the noodles weren't flavorful enough, or maybe the beef was just overpowering any other flavor I ate. Will probably stick with Rice the next time! - OVERALL - A great spot for authentic Vietnamese food!!! read more

I've finally ventured out of southeast San Diego for some pho, and although I thought nothing would compare, this spot killed it! I always have to test the broth first, and they passed with flying colors. They incorporate wagyu into a few of their dishes and it's worth it. It's melt-in-your-mouth good! Everything tastes super fresh. And huge shoutout to their drinks!! I would come back just for their drinks. The coconut matcha was my favorite, and I'm not even a matcha person like that. Their fruit teas are great, refreshing options. I like that you can actually taste the tea over the fruit flavors. Highly recommend! read more

Pho Time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Great family owned restaurant. Amazing pho and spring rolls! Nice workers and a family friendly layout. Highly recommend. Today I ordered #41 very yummy! read more

Pho Time - #41. Time's House Special Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

My friend wanted to try the famous sizzling filet mignon steak plate, but I was glad to see plenty of other great options here too. Here's my experience: AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking--no real issues, even at lunchtime. Seating: Comfortable inside seating, good for pairs, mid-sized groups, or even larger gatherings. Vibes: Welcome to the inner parts of Pacific Beach. You won't see the ocean from here, but you're still in the neighborhood. The spot itself is inviting, with art and décor highlighting Hanoi culture. Lite rock played in the background, which kept the lunch flow easy and relaxed. Overall, it feels like a great place for a casual food adventure--solo or with friends. FOOD/DRINKS: Coconut Matcha (Recommend) Beautifully presented. Earthy matcha paired with tropical coconut sweetness makes for a smooth, refreshing drink--perfect on a hot day. Rice Vermicelli - Grilled Pork (Recommend) A fulfilling bowl that hits the essential Vietnamese flavor notes. The pork was marinated in lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar--sweet, savory, and umami all at once. Fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro) and cucumber added brightness and kept it light. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Friendly staff who kept things moving smoothly--our orders came out quickly and with a smile. TL; DR OVERALL: 4 Stars. Awesome! Good food, fair prices, and a pleasant experience. Sure, you can find incredible Vietnamese food in Normal Heights or Chula Vista, but this spot definitely holds it down in Pacific Beach. I'm curious to come back for more drinks and dishes. Cảm ơn (thank you)! #RepresentAZN TIPS: * Too many good choices--bring a friend so you can share and sample more dishes! read more

Pho Time - Woooo! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I was actually pretty impressed at how good the food was. Being Vietnamese I'm pretty selective on the quality of Vietnamese dishes. This spot had a good selection of items to choose from. Service and staff were amazing! They truly care about the quality of food and service. I can definitely tell by the joy on their faces. Ambiance is so chill and nice. Interior is beautiful and bright with the high ceilings. Located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. I ordered the woven vermicelli with shrimp sugarcane. My family ordered the bun cha Ha Noi and loved it. It was overall a solid and satisfying meal. Presentation is wonderful. I would totally come back here and recommend others. read more

Pho Time - Woven vermicelli with shrimp sugarcane // bun cha Ha Noi platter - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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We did the number 1 pho and number 2 pho and it's so delicious!!! I 100% recommend checking this place out! read more

Pho Time - We did the number 1 pho and number 2 pho, there so delicious!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

SOOOO YUMMMYYY!!! one of the best coconut matchas IVE EVER HAD!! the matcha flavor is soooo strong and they coconut adds a refreshing touch to it. me and my friends have been going here a lot recently and the workers are very sweet!! the restaurant is near the beach, so perfect place to stop by to get a drink before going to the beaches DEF RECOMMEND!! yummy rating: 9.5/10 read more

Pho Time - coconut matcha - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This Vietnamese fusion spot has been in Pacific Beach for decades, tucked into a corner of the mall. We came in on a Sunday night and the place was almost full around 7 PM. Nice ambience with tasteful decor and high ceilings that made the space feel open instead of cramped. We ordered the hot stone bowl pho, shaking beef, crispy noodles, chicken wings, KBBQ fried rice and bun cha Hanoi. Everything was well-seasoned and tasted just right and nicely presented. Prices were totally reasonable, and there's plenty of parking (a miracle in PB). But the real standout was the service. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming right from the moment we stepped in the doors. read more

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The large bowls have been replaced with small ones. They are giving you small portions and charging you more. Not a good place to eat now. They moved away from the white bowls to black bowls that a smaller . Very small portions now. Will not be back. read more

Love this place. I always get the vermicelli bowl. Perfection. Husband gets the rice dishes. We come several times a week every time we're in town. Love it! read more

Best Pho / Banh Mi spot I've ever been to. Top notch. Plus they have incredible Vietnamese coffee and matcha.

100% of the time the food is great, and I love coming back for it. 85% of the time the service is good, but sometimes can be slow or inattentive due to how busy it can get between the to-go and sit-down. If the restaurant is at least 50% full expect a little slower service! read more

The food is so cute, the cup design is really cute and cute. You know everything is cute when you come into this store. The food itself is magnificent and i devoured everything :D. The service is incredible, everyone there is funny and kind to me :D. read more

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Great food and service! Usually I stop by for lunch with them, everything is always super fresh and delicious :)

This is definitely an SD hidden gem Fresh pho noodles, need I say more? We were greeted with great customer service. This is a family run restaurant and everyone was so kind and friendly As someone who eats most of their Vietnamese food at home, I was thoroughly impressed. The fresh pho noodles and rib eye were great! The rib eye was super tender and the fresh pho noodles were cooked well. Broth was aromatic, but not overpowering and not too salty or not too sweet The Bun Cha Ha Noi was so delicious. The pork belly was flavored so well and the fish sauce was spectacular. Wish we had just a bit more vegs but other than that was superb read more

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consistent good food and no msg food. pricing stays reasonable as well. Love the rewards program when ordering on their site

I have always come here for takeout, but finally decided to eat in. We LOVE their pho and really enjoyed our experience! They brought our food out so quickly! read more

Pho Time - Veggie Pho with Beef Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Cheapest food and delicious in the world and the most beautiful and sweetest nicest waitress that we like and will be back! Thanks to Annie our wonderful waitress!! read more

Pho Time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Seriously - HOW CAN I PUT MORE THAN 5 stars for this place!!!! My BFF kept talking about this place and I kept telling her that I don't go to PB now that I'm over 30 years old. LOL. BUT SHE DID NOT FAIL ME, this place was worth dragging me back onto Garnet. It was just the two of us. She said everything was so good, we LEGIT ordered 4 entrees, and THREE drinks. Of course I had to order the Pho here. The Pho in the clay pot was so good! It kept my Pho warm the entire time I was there eating the other 3 dishes. It's also one of the few pho places that serve FRESH thick noodles with Pho. Their specials with the Dau Mam was delicious was soooooo refreshing with the lettuce wrap, banh hoi, and sauce!! OMG THE SAUCEEEEE! I can type forever about this place, but really the cherry on top was the service and the owner? She came to check in on us and made suggestions. They were so so friendly. I can't wait to take my family here. They have a nice mix of dishes from Ha Noi! I can't wait to go back! It's always gonna Pho Time for me. PS, don't worry you're not too old to come back to PB for this. read more

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All photos may have partially correct food name but this place is sooooo good. I've been coming for years but stopped for awhile and WOW. Revamped menu since when? Coconut coffee is life changing, the Hanoi dish is epic, chicken wings are fire, and stone pho is also soooooooo satisfying. All photos are from different days because we came here 3x in two weeks. Everyone who works here is also lovely and the customer service is solid. read more

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The phở broth is on point the owner Jessie makes sure that all her customers are taken care of. She shows great pride and passion in her craft. read more

Listened to tik tok and made my way on over to try their secret menu item of wagyu pho. Wagyu was superb. Stop by just to try it and see for yourself! We were seated quickly. Plenty of space. Went there on a Monday night and staff were very friendly and attentive. Tried the egg rolls and the shaken beef with garlic noodles too. Garlic noodles were okay. Seemed more like basic spaghetti to me with lots of seared garlic but beef was nicely presented in a sizzling platter. Presentation is key here. Great photo representation as soon as it comes out. I'd recommend this to any locals living in PB and it's worth a drive to try too. The center it's located in also has a lot of parking and they have a wide variety of unique drinks to try too. read more

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Customer service was amazing from the moment we walked in. The staff was super friendly, attentive & made us feel really welcome the whole time. The ban xeo was hands down the best I've ever had. It was perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. Every bite was so good. The pho was just as impressive. The broth was rich and flavorful and tasted like it had been simmering for hours. I tried the wagyu pho, which I had never had before, and I'm really glad I did. The wagyu was tender and melted in your mouth and paired perfectly with the broth and fresh herbs. The atmosphere was great too, and they're dog friendly which was a really nice bonus. Overall this place is easily a 10/10 and I definitely recommend it if you're looking for great pho and amazing service. read more

Pho Time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I came for the pho but i will definitely come back for the bun cha Hanoi. Amazingly delicious only place in san diego I know of thats serves this dish. The service friendly the ambiance very spacious and open love the high ceilings making it feel like your outdoors when you actually inside. read more

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We've been coming here for years now! It's a family owned restaurant and they've renovated the entire place so it looks modern and beautiful now. I usually always ordered the house special pho and substitute the raw meat to lean brisket with chili oil ( can't never go wrong ). But since they've renovated the place, they also added specialty menus. I love their jumbo beef rib pho it's so delicious and the bone is so huge! The garlic filet mignon pho is also delicious, its soup has a very distinguishable taste. We also love the garlic noodle tiger prawns and shaken beef garlic noodle. The sugar cane shrimp was delicious too and of course their egg rolls is always a hit! Everything here is satisfying except the hot stone pho it's like a hotpot style. I did not really enjoyed that. They serve the raw meat in a separate plate and what you do is you put it in a hot stone bowl with soup in it and allow that itself to cook the raw meat but it doesn't really cook the meat very well for me. I'm not a fan of raw meat and the taste of it is something not I would ever enjoy. So, it's a no for me and I would also not recommend. Theres A lot of seating and they are usually not very busy but I like their pho, it's authentic in my own opinion. I've been to other pho restaurants and some of them don't have satisfying flavors. Service is great! They are kind, attentive and friendly. read more

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Recently renovated, it's a completely different restaurant inside, the food is exceptional and authentic. Service was warm and welcoming. I was surprised by how good everything was, their Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crêpes) were super thin and perfectly crispy, better than many of my favorite restaurants in Westminster. The Cơm Tấm had real Broken Rice and the bbq meats and the meatloaf were excellent, the side soup pho broth was on point. The Bánh Mì sandwiches also caught me off guard, the baguette had the perfect crackle on the outside and the bbq pork was wonderful mixed with crunchy veggies and peppers. OG southern Vietnamese food right here in pacific beach! Looking forward to eating here again soon read more

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This place was perfect for the rainy day we went. Staff was very friendly and checked on us quite often. They were also very nice and made recommendations for us. The egg rolls were particularly good and my hot rock meal had a little of everything. The beef rib was particularly good! Also don't skip on their specialty drinks - the coconut matcha was awesome! read more

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Came in for a late lunch/early dinner. It was quiet but inviting. The wait staff was very friendly and sweet. Made sure our order was correct. We ordered the Vietnamese omlet which doesn't have shrimp, only pork. It was crispy and tasty, very well made. The chicken salad was my husband's favorite. It was fresh and healthy. Lastly, the garlic rice and steak was ok. Not sure if I would order it again. read more

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Wow, everything was absolutely outstanding - the service was warm and attentive, every dish was incredibly fresh and full of vibrant flavors, and the prices were such a pleasant surprise. Truly the most delicious Vietnamese restaurant in San Diego! read more

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Newly remodeled Photime, so sleek and modern. This spot is so spacious and absolutely love the service. The staff there is so friendly and welcoming. The food was very good and filling. The hot stone pho bowl was super hot and flavorful. I also ordered the lychee fruit tea which was delicious. Thank you Photime for your hospitality. If you are in the area please stop by you will not be disappointed. read more

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Everyone there so cute, the food is really good and. nice. I enjoy Pho a lot, and the servic itself is incredible, you guys shoud viist it. Everyone there is funny because the service is peak and really cool. Please vosit read more

Pho Time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Wanted to try another new pho pace and this one had some kind of exposure on social media that caught our attention. Sat right down, restaurant was open, airy and clean. Decorations were actually pretty well done for a pho spot. Food was out fast, staff was attentive, and everything was delicious. Not much you can say about pho...it's one of those #iykyk things. The broth is what makes it. This was really good. Noodles, portions, and proteins were all great. Will repeat. read more

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