Absolutely wonderful experience here. The staff is incredibly kind, personable, and genuinely…read morehelpful, especially Mr. Lee, who really made me feel welcome. The pho itself is outstanding: rich, flavorful broth (honestly one of the best I've had), with excellent noodle to meat portions that feel generous and well balanced. Every bite was comforting and delicious. I also had the coconut strawberry smoothie! Tasted very fresh, and not too sweet. Like a TRUE coconut flavor. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

This is my favorite Pho restaurant in CV! The service is amazingly quick. I usually order spring…read morerolls and rare steak pho. Never disappointed! The only thing I would say is language barrier may be difficult with staff/servers, but usually not an issue. It isn't the best decorated but it doesn't take away from the meal.

Food was delicious, good service and priced well. Lately it's been crowded during dinner time so go…read moreearly.

Pho Hiep is a Vietnamese eatery located a few doors down from a 99 Ranch in Chula Vista. We came…read morehere for a late lunch after visiting Sesame Place. Inside, its clean, brightly lit, and with walls adorned with artwork and musical instruments. Clean restroom too. The food portions are huge - a large is really large. Quality wise, the flavors are mostly there with some minor issues that make me rate 3 stars: Grilled Pork Bun came in a huge heaping bowl with lots of grilled pork. Most places slice up the pork evenly so its easier to heat. Here, we had a mix of some thinly sliced and some real thick pieces that were more a bit too chewy. Grilled Shrimp Rice - Usually our 5yo loves Vietnamese-style grilled shrimp but he was not a huge fan in the case. The shell-on shrimp were crooked properly but its missing some of the sweet, lemongrass flavors that we've grown to love and expect. Our son wound up eating all the pickled shredded carrots and radish instead. Wife ordered the BBH which looked really authentic with pieces of congealed pork blood and pieces of beef mixed onto a mild, non-spicy lemongrass broth. She liked the dish, but did comment that some of the beef pieces were on the chewy side.

Paris Express' crispy pork belly banh mi lives rent-free in my head--and honestly, I'm not even mad…read moreabout it. The pork belly is ridiculously good: perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and every bite hits that salty, savory, slightly sweet balance that makes you pause mid-bite like "wait...why is this so good?" It's one of those sandwiches where you tell yourself you'll save half for later and then suddenly it's gone. Something about their sauce... I always pair it with their sugarcane drink, which is the perfect refreshing reset between bites.

Decent banh mi for Chula Vista. I first tried these sandwiches through Door Dash but of course I…read morewanted to wait to eat it fresh before writing a review. I appreciated that if you ask for veggies on the side, they will give it to you individually for each sandwich. I've never seen that before. Banh mi shops usually just throw it all in a fat bag and call it a day. I'm not a fan of their dac biet but the heo quay is crispy and delicious, and also not one you can find at most banh mi shops. The bread is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. The veggies are fresh and the flavors are there. Good customer service and fair prices. I now won't always need to drive all the way to City Heights for my banh mi fix!

10/10! This place has been on my bucket list since they opened. They close when food is sold out so…read morecalling ahead of time is THE best move for you if you're aiming to eat here. My husband and I got lucky and were able to score a parking spot and a table right before they stopped serving food. Their menu is small but so good! Everything is made fresh! Their ribs are so tender and fall right off the bone. Broth is amazing. It was our first time here and we both agreed that we would definitely come back. Seating is limited so call ahead of time or come right when they open! Service is quick, staff are friendly! We'll be back forsure!

Even with the long wait, the disorganized waitlist, tables not being cleared quickly, and what…read moreseemed like only 1 server handling a full restaurant, the Pho itself was absolutely worth talking & bragging about. The broth was clean, smooth, and beautifully balanced with no greasiness at all. The beef ribs were incredibly tender and full of flavor, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture that makes a great bowl of Pho so satisfying! The sugar cane drink was sugar cane did go well with the meal as it was sweet, refreshing, and cold. I was a little disappointed that they were already out of both the shrimp and pork spring rolls, especially since I arrived around 10 a.m. 'ish. They were also out of the fresh coconut mixed with sugar cane, which I was really looking forward to trying. That said, the Pho was amazing. The beef ribs were super delicious, and the sugar cane was, well... sugar caney in the best possible way. LOL :-) I do think they would really benefit from hiring extra staff and tightening/organizing up the flow. I understand they only prep around 200 bowls of Pho per day, but with food this good, the experience could be so much better if the waitlist, seating, service, and availability of menu items were more organized, and ordered ahead so that there is enough for a busy day. I'll definitely be back, because the food was that good. Next time, I'll just try to come when it's not quite so busy.

* Good Vietnamese spot if you don't want to drive all the way to El Cajon…read more* Spacious and clean dining area * Staff are always super sweet and welcoming * Pho is okay, but I really like their vermicelli bowls * Generous portions, especially with the protein * Mango and taro smoothies are both really good and taste like real fruit * Fried calamari is a must-order, huge portion and great for sharing Overall, a reliable neighborhood spot with friendly service, good portions, and solid food.

This was my first time trying Pho Convoy Noodle House a Vietnamese restaurant on Otay Lakes Rd in…read moreChula Vista, CA. I had a craving for Vietnamese Pho. The last time I had Pho soup was 7 years ago when I was living in the east coast. I ordered the large #1 Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach which translates to Rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon and tripe. This soup did not disappoint!! I added the fresh basil, lemon, house sauce, sriracha, and hoisin sauce. The soup was so delicious!! I also ordered the #18A: shrimp spring rolls also very delicious. I look forward to coming back to have this soup again and trying their Banh Mi sandwiches. The service was great and restaurant was very clean. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

All of food is so amazing, I really like the lychee tea. The waitress she's so nice and friendly,…read morekeep asking everything and take care about us

very good. (hitting the seal emote). very nice looking place. very good tasting food.read more

I was in the area and had Pho 7 Cow on my radar, so I decided to stop by. The attached lot has…read moreplenty of parking. There was a bit of a wait to be seated, which is usually a good indicator that this spot is a crowd favorite. We started with the eggrolls. They were delicious and consistent with what you'd expect from a solid pho shop. That said, $11 for six pieces does feel a bit steep for the portion. For pho, I went with the Tai Chin, which comes with well-done brisket and rare beef. They are incredibly generous with the meat portions. I actually finished all my noodles and was searching around for spare strands under the abundance of beef left over, which is a good problem to have. The service was highly efficient across the board. Our food came out quickly, and the staff proactively brought out all the veggies and chilli oil without us needing to flag anyone down. It's a well-run spot that definitely delivers if you're looking for a warm, comforting bowl of pho.

The food is good and service is really fast. This is my go-to pho spot in the area. The place is…read moreclean and can get busy in the evenings. Expect to be on a waitlist for a bit around dinner time. Drink a lot of water before you go and during your meal though. There's a lot of MSG in the food and you'll feel it afterward.

This is my second time dining here I absolutely loved the shrimp pho…read more I ordered the shaken beef garlic noodles, absolutely delicious I can't wait to come back and order more items on the menu . 10/10 highly recommend

Food and drinks are delicious! I would rate it 10/10 HOWEVER…read morethe one problem is that there are people loitering/ smoking and asking customers for money right at the entryway and patio. These are not good people, Making it very uncomfortable to go inside. These individuals are also Coming inside to use the restroom and smoke in the bathroom. I will not come back with my family, Imagine if one of my kids went inside the restroom while that is happening. please owners do something:(

"If you're going to get Vietnamese food, go to the one on Sweetwater" - my Elderly Aunt…read more Now, my elderly aunt (in her 80's) hardly ever voices her opinion. She was raised to be soft-spoken. So, if she insists on going to a specific restaurant for Vietnamese food, then you know that the place is good. Spoiler alert: she was right. As an out-of-towner, nothing makes me happier than trying a family-owned business, especially when it's recommended by someone (bonus points, when it's someone who's culinary POV I respect). I was meeting up with my Godson & his family. When my aunt overheard that we would be going to meet at a nearby Vietnamese restaurant in National City (which will remain unnamed), she insisted that we go to the one on "Sweetwater" (Pho Mai Cali & Grill) instead. FOOD: Eggrolls - 8.5 / 10 Warm, crispy. Just how I like them. I always appreciate when they are served alongside their signature Vietnamese sweet + sour sauce. The fish sauce is especially pronounced & very welcome. #8 (Pho with Rare Steak + Meatball) - 8.9 / 10 Rich, beefy, umami broth. The steak is tender. The meatballs have an interesting spongy texture. Plenty of long, chewy rice noodles. I don't always get pho when I go to a Vietnamese restaurant (I know, I know, I'm weird). So, when I get pho, it is a big compliment & a vote of confidence. I liked it & would gladly come back. Huge shout-out to the entire team. Service was phenomenal. We were a group of 7 waiting on 2 (coming from work). Our female server was beyond gracious with the numerous times she check-in on us. Especially with not saying a word that we went quite a bit over their closing time (I hate doing that, but it was others in my party that arrived later, & I was overly generous with gratuity in cash). Please support family-owned businesses like Pho Mai Cali & Grill. I would happily come back any day of the week.

I've never dined in at this restaurant and have only ordered through Grubhub so my review is based…read moresolely on how they prepare/package the food, presentation, and taste. Every single time I've ordered everything I've had here has been pretty good so I can only imagine having it fresh in house. They package everything well and accordingly. Their portions are big on certain items. Some of the newly repeat items I've been ordering are their egg rolls, spring rolls, and combination special vermicelli noodle bowl. All 3 have been heavy in my rotation and they do a nice job of serving it well! Their egg rolls arrive almost 1 hour later and is still crispy! Their spring rolls are huge!!! So they are definitely worth the price. Their peanut sauce is okay though it could be better. The special combination vermicelli noodle salad bowl is amazing! Huge portions and includes everything like beef, shrimp, egg rolls, pork, chicken, vermicelli noodles, veggies, and nuoc mam fish sauce. Generous portion that could easily feed 2 and they squeeze everything nicely in the container. I also love how big their container for nuoc mam is because I always need extra of that!

Big big fan of Vietnamese food and wanted to venture outside of getting Pho. Finally got around to…read moretrying banh beo and bun bo hue, found the perfect mom and pop shop to try it at. Portions were huge, I had so much leftovers. I don't have anything to compare the BBH and banh beo to, but it was delish. Would def come back to try more on their menu!!

Just moved here and looking for my go to Vietnamese spot. Took my mom here while she was visiting…read moreand we were pleasantly surprised! The space is a cozy mom & pop shop in city heights. The place was packed with Vietnamese so we must have been in the right spot! The fooooood: -Bun Bo Hue Great traditional flavor!! They even have shrimp paste you can add to adjust the flavor to your liking. 8.5/10 -Banh Beo chen This is more of a hue style with the ground shrimp and the fried pork skin on top. Probably my favorite dish. It was light and delicious! 8.8/10 -Banh Canh Cua A crab noodle soup with tapioca udon. The flavor was a bit bland but I added in some fish sauce and it made it better. The crab meatballs had great texture and flavor. 7/10 Overall, this place was delicious and I would absolutely come back to support this mom & pop shop.