Back in the days, Phương Trang was THE Vietnamese restaurant everyone went to. They're the last of…read morethe original Vietnamese restaurants in this area, as all of the others have long folded. I've been here countless times over the last 4 decades. While it's still good, the quality went south after the husband passed away a few years back. The wife and her kids are doing their best to keep the place afloat, but business has been slower with all the competing Asian restaurants in the Convoy district. What we normally like from here are the fish sauce wings and the buttered wings. The 7-course beef is also good here. The baked catfish is also really good. My mom was friends with the owner's wife so we came here often when my mom was alive. We still come every once in a while with my dad to support their business. Family owned and run. It's not fancy, but it does have some of the traditional Vietnamese dishes that you wouldn't find at any of the pho restaurants.

Food: authentic, fresh ingredients (no bruising on the basil or cilantro)…read more Service: quick, attentive. Parking: huge lot with other stores. The MNGO shop next door draws in a crowd so some of the parking fills up. Went at 5pm on a Friday, plenty of parking to choose from, but QUICKLY filled after 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!!

Really solid place for viet food & all the employees here are really sweet!!…read more Combo platter (7/10): not on the menu, but if you want to try multiple appetizers they'll offer this to you! Overall not the best I've had & I wish the fish sauce had some more spice to it, but it was solid! Banh loc had a nice chew to it too Banh canh tom chua (7.5/10): I am not the biggest fan of shrimp but this dish was still really solid, perfectly seasoned, & noodles weren't overcooked! We ordered the small size and it was a very large portion imo! Bun Bo hue (9/10): prob the best I've had in SD. I have no complaints! Also not too salty and well seasoned. Meat was tender and not dry. I'd get this again!!

First time here. Found them on Yelp. Giving them 5 stars because for simple reasons…read more They catered to plant-based/vegan and vegetarian options. We phoned in before driving there and they answered all our concerns and questions. The staff were all very friendly, very accommodating, and the place was organized and decorated. The plating/presentation was nice, and the food was decent. The pricing was also reasonable. The only thing to keep in mind is that parking is a bit limited, and was a bit busy and not as easy to get into--also, the restaurant has you order up front and they'll bring you the food to your table. The water is self-serve. Overall, a good first time experience. We're not from the area but would definitely come back to try more items on their menu.

such an amazing selection of high quality, fresh and delicious spring rolls! i absolutely loved it…read morehere. the worker/owner? was super sweet and handled almost everything FOH by himself. i got combo 1, which included crispy shrimp rolls, 2 spring rolls, a dumpling, soup, jasmine tea(!) and the most delicious sauces i've ever had. whatever the garlic sauce was i continue to dream about it to this day. I can't wait to come back to SD for another amazing, affordable and refreshing meal at Goi Cuon! It would be so perfect for this hot weather

ill die for this shit 10/10…read more im not even vegan friendliest service amazing quality so many items but consistent great ambiance

We found this place on a whim just looking for a veg Banh mi, but once we sat down we realized this…read morewas more than just a sandwich shop. The menu is a bit overwhelming at first because they have such a huge selection, this is truly an Asian vegan dream. If you've got some childhood meat dishes you're craving, chances are they have a plant based version here! Their dessert was also top notch, they are individual sizes and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad thing, because I would have demolished an entire cheesecake. The service was also wonderful, the server told me about the restaurant's owner and history, she was so kind and offered us an extra portion of a banh khot so we would have gave equal amounts to try. They also offer free lemon water (more like unsweetened light lemonade) which they constantly refill. The server said they made it all in house daily. It looks like a hole in the wall at first glance, but truly is a gem of a place!

this time we got the garlic wings, which were still super crispy & garlicky…read more this was my first time trying clay pot rice - like the coveted toasted rice at the bottom of a rice cooker, but a whole dish. they brought it out sizzling & the rice was perfectly crispy, not hard. we got it w beef, which was super tender. & it was a good portion - the pot was deeper than it looked the soft-shell crab plate came w 2 crabs, which didn't seem like much at first but it was filling. again they had the perfect texture, crispy without being hard. they were big enough to get a good amt of meat & yellow crab fat, & they were tasty & well seasoned. they came w a lil drizzle of a sweet brown sauce, which added contrast without being overpowering. & the masago rice had enough flavor from the roe without being fishy. (on the side came a random salad of just lettuce, grape tomatoes, & raisins in a sweet dressing - it didn't rly add anything but i was happy to have some veggies.) the tables were p full this time but service was just as fast. all 6 dishes we've tried so far have been great!

The flavors, portions and unique options at this unassuming eatery are fantastic. The cuttlefish,…read moremango and plum salad had an exquisite balance of spicy, sweet and tangy notes. The chef knows what they're doing because the textures of this salad were very well conceived as well--top layer of crispy fried shallots, chewy layer of thinly sliced cuttlefish, and expertly julienned mango plus plum in a delightful fish sauce/chili dressing. Fiancee got the fried soft shell crab, which was delicately prepared and served with a sweet and savory oyster sauce-esque topping. Neither of us had ever seen Vietnamese rice infused with fish roe before, but this dish was served with it and fiancee thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

Kingfisher has become more than just one of our favorite restaurants--it's our son's favorite place…read moreto eat, and every visit feels like coming home. The food is consistently exceptional, but the duck and the pasta are absolutely must-orders. Every bite reminds us why we keep coming back. What truly sets Kingfisher apart, though, is the people. Rick and Jennifer always go above and beyond to make us feel like family. Their kindness, hospitality, and genuine care make every meal special, and they always make our son feel so welcome. Great food brings you in, but it's the incredible staff that keeps you coming back. We can't recommend Kingfisher highly enough.

Came here on a Friday with a reservation for a party of 4. There is no parking lot available so you…read morewill have to find street parking. The restaurant is very trendy and a perfect spot for a date or intimate dinner with a small party. For appetizer we ordered house-made baguette and French butter, duck liver pate, and kanpachi crudo. The baguette with the French butter was so fresh and tasty. It was hard to stop eating it. The pate was also delicious and the kanpachi crudo was one of my favorite dishes of the night. We also ordered the crispy chicken wings, house made egg noodles and smoked dry aged duck for entrees to share. The winds were very flavorful and the sauces that came with it were a great pairing. The noodles the smoked duck was a great size for sharing and came with lots of veggies and sides. The duck was perfectly cooked and delicious. The noodles were yummy but were outshined by the rest of the dishes. We ordered the pickled papaya and marinated cucumbers for sides. In hindsight we definitely had too much food and probably didn't need the sides but both were great compliments to the other dishes. For cocktails I ordered the nuoc mami but ended up preferring the water buffalo. Both were good but I did really enjoy the clarified pho reduction in the water buffalo. Service was friendly and attentive. They packaged up our menu nicely as we were celebrating birthdays. Overall I had a great first time at Kingfisher and would definitely recommend a try.

We've been here for so many times. It's only now that I get…read morethe chance to write a review and give this pho place a 5star. We were here on Friday before the Father's Day. This is the only place we love to go when we are craving for Pho. The ambiance is amazing and their staff are excellent in every aspect. We enjoy the food and drinks. Different selections of pho, favorite is the fillet mignon and the oxtail. Their bahn mi beef and bone marrow was an excellent recommendation by our server. For appetizers we always order the fried and egg rolls and spring rolls. For drinks always ordering the fresh coconut juice and jasmine tea. By the way, parking is not a problem, we always parked at the parking garage, $5 fee, and a walking distance to the restaurant.

We finally gave this pho spot a try, and it did not disappoint! The pho broth was incredibly…read moreflavorful and instantly brought back childhood memories of eating pho in Việt Nam. You can really taste the care and authenticity in every bowl. One of our favorite things is that they offer fresh flat noodles, which are always our go-to and made the pho even better. We also ordered the wings, and they were perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious! The bánh xèo had great flavor as well, though I do wish it had been a bit crispier. Even so, everything we tried was very enjoyable. The staffs were very friendly. I love the interior designs! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and left very satisfied. Great food, authentic flavors, and definitely a place we'll be coming back to again and again!

This is our spot whenever we need party trays of bánh cuốn / banh ướt. The banh cuốn is fresh,…read moresoft, and perfectly balanced with toppings (bean sprouts, sliced cucumbers), making it ideal for gatherings or potlucks. Their bún riêu is also good - it comes with a mountain of fresh vegetables, and the broth leans on the sweeter side, which I personally enjoy. Comforting, flavorful, and hits the spot. The inside of the restaurant isn't much but let's be rieu (haha) you're not here for the vibe or decor.

Very good food. The pho was delicious and full of flavor. Will definitely come back!…read more The service was wonderful!