Yeah sure 5 stars is fine I ordered the signature pho. The meat was good, ribs had good flavor. Didn't care for the meatball but all the other toppings were good. Soup felt different than usual. Tasted stronger use of spices and herbs, particularly anise. And a bit sour. I never had tangy pho and that was before I put the lime juice. I guess there are different variations to pho and I am just not knowledgeable. read more

Service was great. One gentleman that had the difficult job of seating, bussing and waiting. Polite during the whole meal. I made sure I left a tip for him. Pho Nom (3/5) the broth was a bit on the sour side for me. Maybe it was the onions in it but I wasn't expecting that in a pho. All the meat included was excellent. Short rib, meatballs and beef flank. Chili Tamarind chicken wings (3/5) wings reminded me of orange chicken. The white coconut sauce made it better but wasn't hitting it as a good golly moment. Cruller (4/5) was my first time to eat one with soup. Actually was fun to have as an extra condiment for my soup. Loved the small hole in the wall vibe. Roomy for sitting. Price was just about average for Pho spots. Customer service was top tier. Menu was small and simple. The Pho just wasn't a big winner for me. read more

Watch out for reviews for free Thai tea drinks, inaccurate reviews. I was very disappointed by their lack of flavor in the phở. It's kind of embarrassing to see how Vietnam is being represented by this in the dish. I'm not sure if I came on an off day, but it was really disappointing. Poor server worked by himself on Sunday with no help, and it gotten busy. read more

We hadn't been back to this location in quite some time because of our previous experiences, but this latest visit was actually a pleasant surprise. I'm not here to talk about ambiance, decor, or the overall dining experience -- this review is strictly about the food. The main reason we stopped coming before was because they changed the rib plate from two larger ribs to three much smaller ones. Personally, I wasn't a fan of that change. The smaller ribs felt noticeably fattier and didn't have nearly as much meat, so over time we just stopped returning. Recently, we decided to give the place another try and ordered the same dish again. To my surprise, the larger two-rib portion was back. That alone was a huge improvement. I've always enjoyed their pho here as well. The broth has a flavor profile that stands out from a lot of other spots -- rich and flavorful without feeling overly greasy or heavy. The bowls are also generously filled with quality cuts of meat, which is something I definitely appreciate. That said, I'm still landing at four stars because while the larger ribs returned, something else seemed to change. In the past, the ribs had this nice char to them, almost like they were grilled or pan-seared before serving. That slight crisp and smoky flavor was honestly what made this place stand out from other similar spots. The ribs on this visit were still good, but they didn't have that same finish that made them memorable before. Hopefully they bring that back, because I really think that detail was what separated them from the competition. read more

Was good. Finished the whole bowl. Service nice. Ambiance oretty as well. Fuego fuego fuego read more

Viet Nom - Was good. Finished the whole bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for a quick lunch near the office. The inside had plenty of tables for parties of any size. Service was fast and friendly. The soup base was a little too sweet for my liking, but otherwise a solid pho option in the area. read more

Viet Nom - Pho short rib, meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little pho spot! Pho was flavorful and delicious. Staff is welcoming and friendly!

Love this pho place! I live walking distance from here and always have a great experience. Food, service, cleanliness is all 5 stars.

Viet Nom is a quick-stop shop for a hearty and filling bowl of pho. We walked into this place expecting a Vietnamese restaurant but was welcomed to a modern organized pseudo-cafe equipped with bar seating, aesthetic decorations, and a photo-op wall. The menu was succinct with only a couple items, which helps with my choice anxiety (opposed to the typical Vietnamese restaurant with 80 menu items). The beef ball & short rib pho ($18) had great flavor. The beef had a nice chew and the meatballs were filling. The broth was on the salty side. The (free!) Thai Tea was sweet! Our server was attentive and quick. For managing the entire shop he did a great job. Didn't realize this place was owned by the same people at Yun Tea & Steamy Piggy. There are other family-owned Vietnamese shops if you care about that. read more

Viet Nom - Beef Meatball & Short Rib Pho, Boneless Short Rib Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This review was from a visit last year. My family and I were in the mood for some good pho and Yelp led us to this location. Service: The young lady that assisted was very nice but she had a companion with her (not staff) that she was having conversation with. I didn't realize that we had to hand over our cup to have our water refilled (or was she supposed to go over to the table?). Either way, the place was small enough that I didn't really have to venture to far, and after handing over the glasses, they were refilled immediately. 4 of 5 stars. Food: We ordered the most basic off their pho menu: Short Rib pho. Although the broth was very good, the noodles and meat IMO was a bit lacking; good taste but lacking versus the places I've been to. 4 of 5 stars. Overall: As a quick fix, this place will do. If you expect more, look elsewhere or order an extra bowl as they serve just one size of pho: between a SM and Med. read more

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Came for a last minute dinner since traffic was bad heading south. We ordered the pho nom, short rib, spring rolls, and chili tamarind wings. The food was beautifully plated. The pho came out nice and steamy. It came in one bowl size, which was plenty. The broth had a strong cinnamon taste that caught us by surprise. We definitely enjoyed the noodles and the meat. James really enjoyed the wings! The spring rolls were massive and each cut came with 2 pieces of shrimp. Service was quick and the ambiance was nice with cute decor. read more

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Updating my review to 4-stars. Flavor is still on-point, but our meat was very tough... that I think they cooked ahead of time and heated up, versus having the rare beef pieces. A little disappointed with that, since I barely ate the meat. But the flavor of the broth is so good, that I'll come back and consider this one of my favorite pho spots! read more

Viet Nom - Nomsen Tamago (poached egg) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had the pho nom special and it was delicious. The beef rib was tender and flavorful. Highly recommended read more

Viet Nom - Pho Nom Special - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The skinny: Clean bathroom Great service Food ok The lengthy: We needed a quick place to get dinner close to the UCSD campus. This place had good reviews. We were greeted and seated quickly. We ordered two bowls of Pho and two orders of spring rolls. Pho: meat amount was good, broth not strong in collagen but strong in five spice Spring rolls: good amount of shrimp but also lots of noodles, peanut sauce too spicy for the kids There were a lot of people coming in and out for phone orders. This is probably because the shop is small and it wants greater reach. But this was difficult for the one hostess/waitress on staff. She did a terrific job but had way too much to do. Fewer tables and another staff to help handle only phone orders during the busy times would be my suggestion. Overall, food was decent but not amazing. The soup recipe could be improved: more beef bones, less five spice. I recommend making the peanut sauce non-spicy to reach a wider audience, since sriracha can be added by any spice-lovers. A few adjustments and this place could do really well. read more

We stopped by Viet Nom for a quick lunch before heading to the zoo. The space immediately stood out for how clean and nicely put together it was. Bright, tidy, and comfortable without feeling busy. We ordered the Pho Tai, Pho Nom, and an iced coffee. My Pho Nom came with three big short ribs and meatballs, and it felt like a generous bowl. The short ribs were tender with good flavor, and the meatballs had a nice, springy texture. The broth was smooth and rich but not too salty, and it stayed hot through the meal. The Pho Tai was very tasty as well, with thin slices of beef that cooked perfectly in the broth and stayed tender. The iced coffee was strong and sweet, with the condensed milk adding a creamy finish that balanced the savory soups. Service was friendly and efficient. We were greeted right away, and the food came out at a steady pace without any long wait. Overall, it was a solid lunch stop. Good portions, comforting flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you're especially hungry, the Pho Nom with the short ribs is a great choice. read more

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Service was excellent! Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was also very good. We ordered spring rolls and brisket pho. Food came quickly. Family enjoyed every bite. Would come again if in the area. Parking was a breeze. Place is not that big but turn around time is quick. read more

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Great first visit. Came in for a late night dinner at 9pm on a Saturday. No wait but a full restaurant. Ordered egg rolls and their boneless Short Rib pho. Everything was super tasty and fresh. The broth and the meat were flavorful; I didn't even bother adding sauces to it. Filling portion. They ran out of ice when we first arrived but the two servers handled it well. Ice was ready 10 min after. The kitchen also forgot to make our egg rolls but we wanted them anyway. Glad we did cause they hit the spot too; piping hot. Service was friendly from the two gentleman, no complaints. Will def be back. read more

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Beware: Most of these comments are fake bc they offer a free drink for a review. Service was ok but the pho nom didn't taste like an authentic Vietnamese pho. It had a tangy taste and the broth kind of had an interesting smell to it. read more

Viet Nom - Pho nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for a great bowel of pho, come give Viet Nom a try. Their featured bowl of pho, Pho Nom, offers two bone-in beef rib along with sliced short rib, sliced brisket, and meatballs in pretty well flavored broth. With the highlight obviously being the bone-rib rib, the meat was so tender that if fell off the bone immediately with the slightest touch. The side veggies were also very fresh and complimented the dish well. The restaurant itself is pretty cozy with offering a handful of tables and bar seating. Still, the waitress the day I went was very friendly and quick with the service. If I find myself in the area again, I could see myself coming back for another nice warm bowl of pho. read more

Viet Nom - Pho Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I had to come back to this place! Trinity and Sabrina are amazing! The service is very fast and the food tastes really good. Seating is limited but people generally eat fast here. read more

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Good: Trinity was a great server, very friendly. Free drink if you leave a review. Chicken wings were decent. Restaurant is clean and fun atmosphere. Bad: the pho broth was only okay, eggrolls were so so and the price is slightly higher than most other pho places. read more

Viet Nom - Short rip pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Viet Nom is a solid spot for a bowl of pho near the La Jolla area. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Wait times can get long so plan accordingly to put your name down on the waitlist. Wifey and I stopped by for dinner around 6pm and there was about a 15 minute wait. Inside, they have a casual setup with a decent amount of seating. We ended up getting the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls, Meatball and Boneless Short Rib Pho, and the Pho Nom. Overall, everything that we had was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews. Viet Nom is Viet gang approved! read more

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First time here and appreciate the service from the get go. I came to dine in and Trinity was extremely helpful and attentive. I ordered the pho w/ beef & meatballs w/ a side of sliced onions. Broth was very delicious and rich. Order came out very quick and refills on water were on point as well. Broth came out hot, did appreciate that. The music was also a vibe. I ordered an eggroll, but took it to go. Definitely need to come back to try the pho w/ ribs. read more

Viet Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here! Service was accommodating and fast! Great team always moving around. Ambiance wise really liked the music, very chill and homie feel. Food wise, presentation is okay chipped bowl. Taste wise, on the sweeter side for pho broth. Thanks for the good service! read more

Viet Nom - Pho short rib - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing pho. I'm picky when it comes to pho broth and you can tell this is legit -- no cloudy stuff accumulating at the bottom when the broth sits. It's clear and clean but so flavorful. Perfectly cooked noodles. I also like that the beef cuts are on the slightly thicker side and very flavorful/tender. My new go-to spot for pho! Prompt service and cute ambiance. read more

Viet Nom - Boneless short rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Very flavorful Pho! Fresh condiments (cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño, lemongrass paste, limes). The short rib slices tasted great but a little more fatty than I prefer. Located in a busy plaza near UTC Mall Small dining area but they were able to optimize space to fit small to medium groups. Service was fast and friendly. Place was a little warm (no a/c). I hate this parking lot, spaces are too tight. Their menu is online (QR code) https://www.vietnomsd.com/menu read more

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This restaurant is located in a plaza less than 1/2 mile away from UTC. Parking is ok as there were plenty on a Saturday afternoon when we walked in at 1700. The place is small with only 6 tables and bar seating for 10 and there is a sign up list on the door so this place can get busy. Service is kind of slow as there is only one person in the front serving. We came here because of the bone in short rib pho. The ambiance is mixed as the music was playing all genre. It is clean and there is only one restroom that can use a little help. Our appetizers came out and we had to ask the server for plates and utensils as it got busy. There was a couple waiting by the door for 15 minutes as there were 2 tables that needed to be bussed and again only one server, waiter, bus boy, phone in order as he was trying to do it all. For the price you pay here they can at least hire one more person to help out. We had to ask and waited a while for the veggies to come out after our soup was served to by that time the broth was not piping hot for the veggies to cook anymore. When I went up to the counter and asked he said he forgot. We asked for extra bowls for the kids to share and he forgot also so we just used the plates for the egg and spring rolls. We ordered: -Pho Nom with nomsen tamago. Again the waiter forgot to bring out the nomsen tamago so I had to just tell him to cancel that part of the order. The short rib was good and tender as it just fell out of the bone. The rest of the soup was ok and nothing special about it. -Short Rib Boneless. Nothing special and not worth it. -Grilled Pork Spring Roll. This is pretty good and has a crunch to the bite. The sauce had a small kick to it and this is just a try but would not pay eight dollars for four small pieces as elsewhere is bigger and better. -Egg Rolls. Nothing to rave about either and for 7.50 for four small pieces, again there are better places to go for your money. No fish sauce with the veggies as they served it with the chili thick sauce, now you know this is not authentic. -Thai Tea no ice. This is just like any other Thai tea wherever you go so nothing to rave about. *the mint leaves were brown and wilting* why would you want to serve that????!!!!!! You may think that this review is a bit harsh but in reality I am being kind as the service was the most horrible experience ever and I even spoke to three other families and they said the same thing. People were going up to the counter now to get what they needed as I did the same for the to go soup container and the bill on two separate occasions. This is just a hype and if you want good Vietnamese food go somewhere else. This is an Asian fusion and you really do not get the authentic taste of the Vietnamese food. Plus the service is bad. They could not even print out a receipt for me as they said they are out of paper. Pricey for non authentic Vietnamese food. read more

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The service was quite fast, our server was really friendly, the atmosphere is pretty nice, good place to eat with friends. Not too expensive, and the food is pretty alright. read more

Viet Nom - Pho short rib, with sriracha and hoisin sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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In town and decided to check Viet Nom out. Their menu is limited in options and pretty pricey for a bowl of Pho. I saw one Pho Nom was $29 which contained meatball, short rib, and a rack of rib. I got the Pho short rib meatball $20 and it's okay. The broth was interesting, it had a strong star anise flavor. Some may enjoy it, some won't. I thought it was okay. I also wished they gave me more Pho noodles since it was a little bit. Overall: Pretty pricey. Average Pho. If it was cheaper, I think place would be better. Or if they give more portions. read more

Viet Nom - Pho short rib, meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in for lunch this Tuesday, pretty cute interior. Tala welcomed us in and helped us with our order! Shared the Pho nam, and the others got the boneless short rib pho. Pho nam 5/5 Meat was really tender and gave the soup a nice broth. Good portion for two people. Boneless short rib 3/5 (according to my family eating it) Not enough meat and said flavor was lacking Overall, fulfilled my pho craving! read more

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Bad, only 3 options. Meat was thin and holes in, fatty. Broth was not good. Service wasn't good, didn't get checked up on Small, space, limited seating. Also WAY too pricey for pho read more

Viet Nom - Boneless Short Rib and Thai Tea Veggie Rolls: SO GOOD - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Time for lunch and we stopped this place. Something new to get so I opted for the Pho with bone in meat. Along with that order was chicken wings. I also ordered the featured lemonade to boot. Jaylen was our server and he was attententinto out needs. We didn't have to wait too long for our order. The Pho only comes in one size... huge so you better bring your appetite. It was a very satisfying lunch. read more

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This is my second time here. The environment is not very clean, and the floors are extremely dirty. On top of that, the bowl they gave me had a chipped rim, which is incredibly dangerous. I honestly don't understand how that happens. I won't be coming back. read more

Viet Nom - chipped rim bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Both time I've been, they were a little short staff and service was slower. Stay patient! short rib pho, wow! Pho short rib, meatball and Pho nom were very delicious. Tender, flavorful beef. Chili tamarind wings are yummy. Lychee and passionfruit lemonades are refreshing. Parking was easy, great meal. read more

Good things: Service and vibe of the place. I can tell the server's been workin hard. Importantly, the bad thing: pho. - boneless short rib was really tough/chewy - like the other review said, broth was sour before I even put the lime in?? read more

So far so good. I'm super hungry and this is the first time I haven't seen a line out the door. So it's my first time here. My server is kind. She even cared that I was a little cold :) My first sip. I like! read more

Viet Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here randomly with my family. It was a good sign that the menu was pretty limited, as they usually means that they specialize in those items. Sadly, not the case. The restaurant itself was basically a converted counter serve place, and the servers were both very kind. The broth is sweet but for the price tag it's not worth the hype. Similarly, I got the bun thit nuong and the portion was almost laughable compared to other Vietnamese establishments. It was only after did we realize this is the same group that loves to gloss over cuisine, like Flama Llama and Formoosa. read more

Viet Nom - Bun thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

First time visiting Viet Nom. Pho broth is very rich in flavor. Service was prompt and ambience is relaxed. Perfect meal after a long day. Trinity and Sabrina servers very polite and pleasant. read more

The pho was decent, especially for La Jolla. I should include that I'm used to pho in San Jose which has one of the best pho places in California. One of the main perks of this place is that they stay open "late" by San Diego standards of 10 pm. We actually tried going to a few other Vietnamese spots beforehand, but they either closed early or shut down 20-60 minutes before their posted hours, so we ended up here. The food itself was okay not amazing, but not bad either. Unfortunately, the Thai tea was a letdown. It tasted very watered down, like mostly ice with barely any tea flavor, and it didn't seem sweet at all, almost like the sugar was forgotten. On a positive note, the service was great, which definitely helped the overall experience and is the main reason I'd give this place 3 stars. If you're looking for something to eat on a Friday night when most places are already closed, this isn't the worst option but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Viet Nom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Wanted Pho after having too much Mexican the last few days. Cute little place in shopping center with large parking lot but mostly full. Trinity seated us within 10 mins on Friday night which was great. Love the short ribs options and prices were really good considering the portions and meat quality. Ordered wings, spring rolls, summer rolls, and pho. As you can see from the pictures, all presented very nicely and super yummy. Sabrina was great serving us and everyone was very friendly. read more

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