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    Pho Central

    4.8 (256 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    pho tai bo vien
    Christina C.

    came here bc it always smells so good! decently priced and quick service. i'm a bit picky with my pho but it's good. nice clear broth. would love to come in for happy hour and try some of their other options

    Dinner
    Ivy Jane A.

    We went here for the first time. We ordered chicken pho and well done steak pho. Both soups costs about $13 each. The broth tastes really good. My son love it so much. The service is friendly and quick. We went around 5:30pm so it was not that busy. They serve us our food within 15 mins. The ambiance is okay. They have TV playing sports. Floor is clean and the parking space is big enough to accommodate lots of customers.

    Sou L.

    I ordered the pho combination and it was bland! The tendons were a bit tough. The place is clean and quaint with several tables available for dine in. Disappointed that they offer disposable utensils and only one sriracha packet. Service was nice hence the extra star.

    Chicken pho added veggies
    Kelly R.

    This is a wonderful spot to have some great Vietnamese food and sit outside in the patio. I had the chicken pho and added veggies. I love that you can add extra meter of veggies to anyone of the soups. Hubby had a pork banh mi, and spring rolls. Will definitely be back. Our server was super friendly too.

    View from the restaurant to the courtyard
    Kris G.

    We are on a quest to find our favorite pho in north county. After a late night, I was really craving some flavorful pho broth and Pho Central had good reviews. Located in a shopping plaza in an area that mostly has office buildings, it was quiet on a Saturday morning, but there still were people coming to get their fix. You order at the counter and then they bring you your food to the table. The cutlery was all disposable, but the dishes and bowls are reusable if you are tracking that sort of thing. (It was a question on Yelp lol) I had the pho with rare beef. I enjoyed it. Was hoping the broth would be a bit more flavorful, would definitely get it again. My bf had the spring rolls with chicken. He liked them and enjoyed the peanut dipping sauce. We need to try the bahn mi next.

    Rare steak pho
    Michelle R.

    Delicious rare steak pho with perfectly tender beef and a rich, flavorful broth that warms you up with every sip. Simple but outstanding.

    Wing C.

    Didn't expect their pho to be so good in this random food plaza at Carlsbad. The owner was so friendly and sweet. Def worth 5 stars!

    Pho  Combo Beef
    Meg C.

    I ordered Pho for pick up- when I got there the food was ready. I should say that the beef tendons and steak were very tender. The soup was delicious and not salty. There's a generous amount of meat, noodles and vegetables. I do like the overall taste! Will go back again when I'm craving some Pho.

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    Ismael P.

    The layout of the restaurant is interesting. There is a big bar-style table at the entrance that you need to walk around to get to the front counter. The service was friendly. The spring rolls were lacking pork and shrimp, but were refreshing. The peanut sauce was good. The pho broth was decent, but the noodles didn't seem fresh since they were all stuck together in a uniform square when served. The pork banh mi had fresh bread and veggies. The pork itself was fatty and didn't have much flavor. I would've preferred more of a bbq or lemongrass flavor to take the sandwich to the next level. The Thai tea was tasty. Overall, the ambiance is interesting and the food is mediocre.

    Shrimp spring roll and soup
    Amber R.

    The food is delicious!!!! Super kind staff and very attentive. I got a small soup and shrimp spring rolls. Would 100% come here for lunch again

    Bun thit nuong. It really is much smaller portion than it looks
    Susie T.

    The food here is cheap! BUT the portion is very small. I've heard from many people i eat like a little bird. I usually just nibble a bit here and there from all the food at the table and I get full. Here, I finished all my food and is STILL hungry. The com thit nuong is pretty good, but the pho was very bland. It tasted like water with a bit of sweetness. My sons bun thit nuong was just mostly lettuce and not very much noodles or meat. I guess this is Carlsbad/vista? They just don't make asian food catered to real asian tongues. You order from the counter and eat outside. The food came out lightning quick, that was impressive. My only problem here is the portion is ridiculous!

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    It's very to go pho. Lack of flavor and service was ok. Not a place really for sit down pho.

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    The chicken pho is phenomenal! So delicious ! Plus the staff is so great creating a welcoming environment.

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    Service is great, very friendly! Food very tasty and not that pricey compared to other Pho spots.

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    Food was really good, staff was really nice, overall really yummy pho in a great location! Will be coming back for sure.

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