Tasty, fresh, reasonably priced pho and banh mi. Plenty of seating options in the Windmill Food Hall.

I work nearby and go to the Windmill often. Vietnamese food is my favorite generally but not at this place. I go on my lunch break and all restaurants are supposed to be open by 11:00 am. This place is always running late to open so when you're on your break you need them to open ON TIME. So when I have decided to wait for them to open the service is rude, the prices are high and the portions are small. The food does taste good though but there are too many negatives that I find myself eating at other places within the food court instead. Also, all restaurants in food court have an A rating posted. The Vietnamese place is the only restaurant with a B rating. Just one more reason not to eat there. read more

Delicious pho, rich broth, fresh toppings, fast service. Will definitely come back! I highly suggest this place

The pho and customer service was great. The ambience of the place was very lively. The broth and noodles were cooked well and the portion sizes were big as well. read more

Another great place for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Since it's in a food court area, finding seats can be a bit of a challenge near the weekends. I'm definitely coming back here again whenever I'm in the Carlsbad area! read more

First time coming to the windmill food hall and decided try out District 1 Pho. The food wasn't too bad. I had the nem nuong spring rolls and the banh mi. The banh mi was kind of dry. The ratio of bread to filling was a bit off, there was way too much bread. I did appreciate how they had the jalapeños separate in the wrapping. I tend to take those out of the sandwiches. The spring rolls were pretty good, I definitely enjoyed it more than the banh mi. Overall, my first experience was alright. I'd consider coming back and maybe trying other things on the menu. read more

District 1 Pho - Nem nuong spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Located inside the windmill food hall and conveniently across from the carlsbad flower fields. They have a bunch of different viet food options (vermicelli bowls, rice plates, spring rolls) but we were there to try the pho. You can "BYO" (build your own) for $13 with a few meat options like brisket, tendon, trips, chicken and rare filet mignon. I got the rare filet mignon. First off, we waited almost 40 minutes for two bowls of pho. Which is... Ridiculous. Then when we got our order the noodles were all clumped together at the bottom like they had been sitting out for a very long time. The broth itself was on the sweeter side. It was flavorful but I didn't love the sweetness. Just an average amount of meat too but the meat was very tender and tasted really good. For the price, the wait and the taste of the dish, if I came back to the windmill food hall I'd definitely try something else. read more

District 1 Pho - Pho with rare filet mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The pho and com tam are good, though not exceptional. On the other hand, the vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled pork stands out--tasty and refreshing. Service was quick, and parking was easy since the location is in a food hall, making it a convenient stop for a meal and exploring other food stations. read more

I got Pho Tai (rare filet mignon) and was very impressed with it. They give you a pretty generous portion for such a good price. I had a lot to take home with me, making the serving size almost two meals. The service was also very quick. Definitely going back to try some of their spring rolls too! read more

District 1 Pho - Ph Ti / Ph With Rare Filet Mignon - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We saw this place was rated really well out of all the places at the Food Hall, but we were disappointed by the quality of the food and service provided by District 1 Pho. We ordered the Com Tam / Broken Rice Plate (with chicken and shrimp) as well as the BBQ Spring Rolls. The best part was sadly the rice.. The chicken/shrimp were very dry and the Spring Rolls were not what we were expecting. The taste was off and we couldn't eat it. We ordered online through Yelp (Grub hub) and it took awhile for it to get made. It would be quicker to go up to the counter and order there. Also, the person that was working the counter was SO rude. The older couple in front of us asked for an extra bowl for their food and the person working looked like it was the biggest inconvenience. The older couple was apologetic and very thankful and the worker just rolled her eyes. When we went up and told them that we had a Togo order, they were so happy they didn't need to do anything more than just hand us the food. There are so many other great options at the food hall that I would rather go to than here! read more

As you may all know, district 1 pho is inside a food hall in Carlsbad. It's hidden in the back corner next to the "library". District 1 pho's service has been pretty attentive overall we've eaten here. You can't expect too much since they are a food hall, but overall their staff are pretty friendly and knowledgeable with their dishes. It's also a plus to know their staffs also remembers the menu by their dish names in Vietnamese. :) Pho is perfectly seasoned. I'm a very picky eater when it comes to pho broth. I prefer to have it flavorful as is before adding extra condiments and herbs. If you like extra spice, be sure to ask for their hot chili oil. You won't be disappointed. They always include our side condiments when necessary. Lime cured beef salad is also delicious and well balanced. You get a umami flavor with the citrus lime and sweetness. They also include "chips" (shrimp chips?) on the side when eaten. You can sort of compare it to the Asian version of ceviche or chips and salsa. Overall, I would recommend trying these dishes. read more

District 1 Pho - B Ti Chanh / Lime Cured Filet Salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Huge free parking lot shared with other establishments. Located inside a food hall, all the way in the back. You order, pay and get a buzzer. Once your order Is ready, buzzer rings, you pick up your food and bring it to your table. Lots of tables available, high and low, shared with all the other food options in the hall. No service. You clean up after yourself. They don't have any extra plates, only to go boxes. They only sell water bottles. Communal free water available at fountain by entrance, cups provided. Restrooms by entrance. Pho tai, fried tofu, broken rice pork were all very good. Hassle to get up every time you need anything, like napkins, etc. Otherwise great spot for hanging out and eating delicious pho. Outside communal tables available. read more

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Hmm. This place seemed promising. Simple menu and has all the goods I like. I ordered the chicken pho. It has nice noodles and chicken is white meat breast. That's where it stops. The broth tastes like chicken flavor Maruchan instant ramen. Didn't taste like the chicken pho spices I'm used to like fish sauce and those other flavors. 2 stars because the kiddos ate it. Go figure. read more

Delicious flavor, fast service. Hot Pho with big chicken slices and plenty of noodles and generous garnish portions. Plenty to eat and take home! Will be back again. read more

District 1 Pho - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My husband picked up two steak vermicelli bowls. They were the worst vermicelli I have ever had. Seriously the worst and it's a simple dish. The salad was from a shredded salad kit. I had some browned carrots in mine. So little beef I am so pissed. I can't believe we paid $17 for each. It was the smallest amt of food for this price. Absolute rip off. Avoid this place. We should have driven the extra miles to go to PT Eatery in Kearny Mesa. read more

Most underrated pho spot in Carlsbad! You should definitely stop by and try there!! One of my regular pho spots I go to, I would definitely recommend the Pho Tai or spring rolls there!! read more

** 3.5 STARS ** I've beed to the food hall a couple of times now. On my most recent visit, it was rainy and cold outside so a nice bowl of hot pho sounded delicious. District 1 Pho has your typical pho, but also has banh mi, bo luc lac, vermicelli, rice plates, and appetizers. I decided to make my own bowl with rare filet mignon and well done brisket. The broth was actually very good and had a nice, clean flavor. The filet was just okay, but the brisket had some nice fat to it which was nice. Overall, I thought the pho was very good here. The reason for 3.5 stars is the cost. I know it's a new food hall so the rent is not cheap, but $15 plus tax for a single bowl of pho is pretty pricey considering the same bowl of pho would be $10 in SD, OC, or LA. read more

I was craving pho for dinner yesterday so we looked up the nearest pho place to our hotel and it took us here. I got the pho dac biet and my son got the plain pho. Broth flavor was delicious, good amount of noodles, but very few pieces of meat for the price. Customer service was the worst part of our experience. Lady who took our order was extremely rude and we most definitely won't return. read more

We've been here previously and thought it was convenient and decent for food hall food. Today, we were sorry we returned. Agreed with lack of service, the girl at the counter was curt and unfriendly. The soup was cloudy (most likely from having been reboiled all day) and SALTY AF. I regret feeding my child the noodles as I could only take 1 bite of her leftovers before feeling completely grossed out. Really disappointing and unsure what happened here. read more

The pho here is delicious and the options are great and loved different options besides just pho. However, we all went with pho and it did not disappoint. The pho is quite expensive than other pho establishments in the area, but you can build your own pho, which is great. I usually make my own pho at home, but it's nice to have the choice to go somewhere a few minutes away from home to pick some up or dine in. I was not expecting delicious pho in a food hall, but this place proved me wrong. I'll be back here if I ever want a quick bowl of pho on the go. read more

pho is really good the meats are very tender and tasty would definitely come back and would recommend it. service was also great. read more

District 1 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Food was OK and over priced. Next time i crave for PHo, I'll go somewhere else and avoid this place.

The girl at the register needs to know how to be in customer service and learn how to smile and fair treatment to everyone. I asked her a question regarding the menu and she felt irritated when asked and pointed me on the menu then got back on her chair and phone. If you want more business, you need to treat customers the same. Smile is the best medicine girl! read more

It's food hall pho, but flavor of broth was decent. Portion fairly generous. We ordered twice from here on our stay at Legoland. Kids enjoyed the pho, quick time from ordering to picking up food. Good option for cold weather. read more

So this is one of the many restaurants inside the Windmill Food Hall! The bahn mi was definitely calling my name (love any kind of sandwiches) All the vendors give you a little buzzing thing to let you know when your order is ready. The cashier lady was super polite! The bahn mi had great flavor but was a but wasn't very filling. But still super yummy! read more

If you're looking for fire Vietnamese food in the Carlsbad / San Diego area, District 1 has got you covered! Found this spot while exploring the Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad located right off the 5 freeway & instantly became a fan. Their pho does not miss!! We ordered two pho bowls and egg rolls to share with our friends & it was enough to feed 4 people for our lunch. Starting with the pho - the broth is deliciously flavorful. It was really tasty without being heavy. They give just the right amount of toppings (I feel bad at other places when they give too many and it ends up being wasted). For vegetarians you can order the pho bowls without protein if you'd like. As an appetizer we shared egg rolls which come with 4 per order. They were crisp and not too oily or overwhelming. Definitely recommend adding them to your meal to share with others (or enjoy them all yourself haha!) The staff is super friendly & offered us their recommendations on the menu. If you're in the area, drop by District 1 & say what's up to their amazing staff && enjoy good Vietnamese food. read more

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Omg! Totally didn't expect their pho to be the ABSOLUTE BEST! Their pho is so food. Great broth. Great meat ingredients. Great noodles. Absolute killer. If you like pho, don't doubt this place at all. I'm so happy I tried this here. read more

District 1 Pho - Pho (with all the beef stuff) - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Located toward the back of the Windmill Food Hall. Normally I would not go for pho in a food hall since we have plenty of locations near home, but it was a chilly day and my daughter request pho. I didn't have high expectations, but boy was I surprised. The portions were large, the flavors were on point, the cuts of meat were tender, and the broth wasn't overly oily like most pho places. The bean sprouts were slightly brown, but the basil was nice a fresh. I definitely recommend nice hot piping bowl of pho on an overcasted day! read more

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A lot of people think Vietnamese food is just pho. Due to French influence many exotic dishes was created Diced steak is favorite among them. The steak here is on point The mushroom and jalapeño was the kicker in the taste. The only thing they can improve on with this dish is having a fried egg on top and go with better quality rice. I would come back again and recommend this place. read more

I must say that I think that this is one of the better places to dine in the food court, BUT compared to other pho places, this place falls really short in quality. The noodles were on the tougher end and the soup didn't taste very authentic. I don't think I'm super picky about pho, but once you've had authentic pho you can't help but compare. The prices are fair and the cashier was nice in explaining what sold well. I don't know the area super well because I was on vacation, but if there's another better pho place around I'm sad i missed it :( read more

We had gotten three different dishes from here and they were all amazing! The guys helping us was really nice and friendly! He encouraged us with different options of what we could get and it was extremely helpful. The food was amazing and so fulfilling defiantly going to make this a stop when we come back to town! read more

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Having 'enjoyed' the fine culinary cuisines at Legoland during the past few days, the various restaurant options located in the food court was a pleasant treat. Especially the Pho. We were greeting quickly and sat down in the many table options. We ordered a few bowls of Pho along with the spring rolls which was made to order and ready to pickup within 10min. Overall quality of the food was very good. Lots of ingredients in a delicious broth. Strongly recommend. read more

Customer service is everything. Tall brown hair girl at register yesterday had the worst body language. We came in from driving from LA and wanted to grab something open at our hotel so we decided to run in and order right before it closes. She was not tooooo happy about us ordering close to closing. I get it you wanna get off but this is not my problem and work is work till it's done and closed. I'm hungry you're open I'm ordering. Or refuse service. I came in happy and excited to see this cute food court and I wish I didn't order there. Food was ok. Not the worst, but I also live near westminister which is central for Vietnamese food, so compared to that it's ok... to be honest, service again is everything and it's experience she made it the worst. Fix your attitude or don't work there. read more

This used to be my go to - good pho - but the price has gotten outrageous. It's $18 bucks for a bowl of pho and it's not even a sit-down restaurant. It's a food court. I just can't do it anymore. Plus, there's are some other really good options in Carlsbad now. Sorry guys. You got too greedy. read more

We thought it was a restaurant but it turned out to be a small place inside food court. We ordered Pho Special $18. The cashier was not friendly when I asked her for water. She pointed to get water somewhere else. We ordered 2 bowls and she gave us so little veggies to share. It was more like a self-serve so I think it was expensive for $18 since you still needed to clean up after yourself. I think next time I would rather drive 6 miles out to Pho Truc Xanh to get better friendly service. read more

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Little skimpy on the protein! They also messed up a simple order and had to go back in for them to fix it. read more

District 1 Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tried the vegetarian pho and spring rolls w/o pork. Originally wanted the veggie pho with chicken broth for personal preference but they didn't have some at the time unless I wanted to wait, which I didn't. Glad I didn't because the vegan broth was super flavorful and I loved it!! I'll definitely be back for that alone. Spring rolls were just okay, a little bland but I think it's because I got it without the pork, so take that into consideration! Excited to go back! read more

Not recommended. Came after LEGOLAND. Order the first time, the food is ready and I'm standing right in front of the staff and she knows it , but she still helped all the other customers first and let me wait there for over 20mins. read more

Food was great! Service was a little slow. But that is okay, everyone was on break when I wanted to order. Ambiance is cool, the food hall was a cute place! I was so happy they had vegan Pho there, it was delicious. read more

The pho here was pretty good and I've had pho all around Cali. Although it was good, the price you pay in comparison to the proportion you get might turn some people off. read more