Always friendliest service…read more Pho hit the spot today. The sever was talking loudly (Vietnamese) into the kitchen window then paused shortly and looked back in the window and yells "to go!" I laughed at that one. Good crowd in this Sunday lunch. CritDicks

This is such a great, authentic Vietnamese spot in North County--definitely a go-to for our family…read more What we love: * Outstanding service: We've visited three times over the past 16 months, and they actually remember us each time. They even give my kids lollipops, which is such a thoughtful touch. * Kid-approved dishes: My (picky) kiddo always orders egg fried rice at Vietnamese restaurants, and this is hands-down his favorite version. * Consistently good food: The vermicelli bowls always hit the spot, and the egg rolls are fresh with reliable quality every visit. * Crispy pork spring rolls: Super tasty, generously filled, and perfect for sharing. The peanut sauce that comes with them is especially delicious. Overall - great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere make this place stand out. We'll keep coming back!

We were in Carlsbad to drop off family at Legoland. We decided to visit the Windmill…read more District Pho was one of many businesses in the Windmill's food court. We enjoyed the vermicelli noodles with pork and tofu. The pork was flavorful. The tofu was very well prepared. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Ordered the Nem Nuong spring rolls here and everything tasted pretty good except upon first bite I…read moreknew something was missing based on their menu description - the crispy wonton! I did go back to the counter to ask for the crispy wonton on the side but they said they were out. I came at 12pm on a Thursday, but I do feel like it's a game changer ingredient. Something small but adds soo much to it and I think it should have noted when ordering if they were out. The other components of the spring well were pretty tasty. The meat had the grill marks, but could have a little more flavor to it. Peanut sauce was a thinner consistency but flavor was there.

My dish was sooooo good! I wanted Vietnamese food, but didn't want pho because it's too hot. This…read morewas perfect -- refreshing, healthy, and huge serving (for me); ended up taking the rest home. I was worried there wasn't going to be enough veggies, but look at the photo, after I mixed everything in I found this place randomly, and so happy I did. Will def come back to try the pho when I'm in the area. Other notable mentions: service was good, but I imagine it being slow if it were busy bc there was only one person running it. Interior is nice and clean, ambiance very calm and welcoming.

I really enjoyed their pho…read more Perfect balance between peppery and sweet. Staff was nice, place was clean, and it's in a great location for my friends and I to meet up in Good prices as well and their rice plates are delicious. Will definitely be coming back again and again

Windmill Food Hall is a fantastic food location for anyone visiting Carlsbad. It is very close by…read moreto the outlet and flower fields. Parking is plentiful. There are many food options to choose from. From tacos, donuts, dim sum, pizza, burgers, there's something here for everyone. Prices are quite affordable. Seating is somewhat limited when crowded but isn't impossible to find. The tables have QR codes where you can order directly from the phone. There's also a water station. Overall, I enjoyed my time here and would recommend others to come visit.

I came here for dinner after visiting the Flower Fields and ate at El Puerto Street Tacos…read more The food was so-so. Was really expecting some delicious grilled carne asada and pollo asada. What we ended up getting was parboiled meats that didn't even have a hint of being on the grill and it only had any flavor because I dipped every bite in salsa. Also the atmosphere of the food hall was chaotic and noisy with kids running all over the place. Seating was first come first serve and the place was packed so we had to circle around a couple of times before finding a table that was just vacated. The one positive was the people working the hall and clearing the tables were helpful and friendly. Honestly, do yourself a favor and skip this place and go further south on Paseo Norte Rd to the Green Dragon Tavern just on the other side of Palomar Airport Rd. The food was so much better and the atmosphere of the place was so relaxing and made the entire dining experience so pleasant.

Highly recommend!!!…read more We left no crumbs. The food was fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki came out sizzling hot, we love it when food comes out hot! The crunch shrimp roll was fresh and delicious. We asked for the vegetable potstickers fried rather than steamed, super delicious! Our kids loved the character bao buns with chocolate inside. The atmosphere was relaxing but not too quiet. They played rnb music inside that we could hear from the outdoor patio. Service was professional and attentive. We will be returning!

Was here a few weeks ago and my husband ate at the restaurant and got a few things to-go for us at…read morehome. The order was completely incorrect. I ordered the garden ramen noodles and I got a chicken ramen instead, wrong broth and everything, and the other ramen had tofu in it when we asked not to, and a few other things that were incorrect. The kaarage chicken they gave us were 3 small pieces, not a full order like we asked. My husband called and told them that they got the order wrong, the person on the line said to call tomorrow to get the charges reverse by their manager, so my husband did that. It's been nearly 4 weeks, those charges are still not reversed, no refund like they claimed on the phone. We used to love coming to this place, but how sketchy they are with money grabbing and not refunding people is a new level of low.

Wowie wow wow! Walked in and the worker was talking to two…read morecustomers at the cash register. Within a second of walking in, he looked up stopped his conversation. And said welcome for two? have that table right there! I was shocked, immediately feeling more than welcome. So now my hopes were high. Ordered the pork fried rice, house pho, and lotus stem salad with shrimp. Where to begin my goodness, I'm salivating writing this review only one day later. Let's start with the salad, never would I order this in my life but my girl knows her Asian cuisine very well, it was the first thing she picked. And my god, freaking unbelievable every bite I had was so so tasty! That dressing is incredible along with the onions, I don't know what they do to them but man oh man they were delightful. Now the pork fried rice, what a hit! The pork is sliced so unbelievably thin and with so much flavor too, and the fried rice was all very good. Definitely not the best fried rice I've had but it was still quite tasty, I feel it was just slightly on the dry side for a fried rice. But flavor was very tasty and some bites were not dry. And the pho!! Kabang, another hit!!! The broth, noodles, everything. And they serve it with beans sprouts and jalapeno which is a must add!! The crunchiness from the bean sprouts ties the whole bowl together! Will I be back is not even a question one should ask. Boy am I glad to have tried this place!!! 9.5/10 Lost .5 points because of the fried rice. What a beautiful spot!!! Apologies for no pictures I tend to forget when on a date.

Nem nuong spring roll - comes with nem nuong sauce!…read more- crunch and flavorful - delicious!! Pho & rice dish was okay. I would come back for nam nuong. Lots of parking spaces Nice service- very nice

I hiked 8 miles to Potato Chip Rock and afterwards, was feeling a bit dehydrated or kind of like a…read moretire with no air, so after resting for a couple of hours, I found my body asking for soup and salt. And when that happens, it's usually a piping bowl of ramen or pho that will answer my body's asks, so I checked out this place! This restaurant is in a strip mall a few blocks from the pier (ok maybe more like a 15 min walk) literally next door to Sunshine Kitchen. Sunshine Kitchen had a lot of diners inside and out, and I felt a little FOMO while I stuck to my decision to eat at Pho Bowl & Grill. They have two tables for outdoor seating and since no one was sitting outside and the temp was nice enough, I asked to sit outside. No problem for the guy taking care of me. He was the waiter, the guy answering the phone, the guy making sure take outs/deliveries were happening and cashier, and he got it all done! What a magician. He was pleasant enough as Asian service is about getting down to business so he took my meatball pho and diet Coke order and got to work on it. Meatball pho was delicious and piping hot and the side veggies were all fresh and abundant. Meal was very casual, I ate and slurped in peace and then went inside to pay. Great, low key spot that makes good pho. Id definitely return.

If im comparing this to the pho options in Little Saigon, it is definitely not the best I have had,…read morebut it IS the best for the oceanside area. The portions are a great size for 1-2 people, and they are very quick to deliver. The restaurant is spacious and the staff is very friendly! They have a "challenge" where u can eat a giant bowl of pho in under 30 minutes, you get the whole thing for free! They also give coupons out for your next use if you pay in cash It is the best pho in town with great portions!

I highly recommend Pho Saigon Express located in Escondido. They are open through 9:30 pm. We came…read more5 minutes before closure and they still managed to accommodate us. There were plenty of parking spaces around the vicinity and the place was well kept. We loved the ornaments hanging from the ceiling which added authenticity to the atmosphere. The owner in the pink dress was very nice and accommodating. We ordered two small pho #1 bowls and were surprised by how much stuff in it. They were packed with noodles and meat. We enjoyed the soft and tender flanks, tendons and brisket. The soup was flavorful. We'll surely stop by again in the near future.

It is so tough to find legit Asian food in Esco & I definitely need to come back as a dine in…read morebecause I got this order to go. Well Done Steak: I loved how generous they were with the steak. Egg Rolls: Meh, not tasty. Double check your to go order before you leave. There were no utensils, no napkins, only 1 Hoisin sauce per bowl.

Pho‑Ever in Encinitas is a total find! I'm gluten-free and usually nervous about Vietnamese spots,…read morebut here the rice noodles and fresh herbs make it super easy to enjoy. Broth is rich, clean, and comforting (perfect after a morning walk on the beach). The spring rolls wrapped in rice paper are light and crisp, and I love that you can customize your pho exactly how you like it. Staff are super friendly and the place has a nice, casual local vibe. If you're around Leucadia or Solana Beach and haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor...your taste buds will thank you!

long time regulars at the PHO-EVER in Vista. we were in Encinitas for an event and excited about…read morefinally giving this location a try. very disappointing experience. really one-and-a-half stars generously rounded up to two. it was Wild Card Weekend and the Rams-Panthers game was playing on the TVs. couldn't help but wonder if that was always the plan or if PHO-EVER inherited the space and kept the sports bar feel. that and the two guys running the front of the house were the two pluses. the kitchen was definitely on the way downhill side of the experience. don't usually count so heavily on the photos to tell the story, but in this case the pictures really are worth a thousand words. the Nước Chấm was the sorriest excuse for a dipping sauce I've ever had in a restaurant. all that's best about Vietnamese cuisine, the bright, fresh, balanced flavors was AWOL. sweet, spicy, tangy, salty, and umami were all absent. would you guess the sad little veggie strands were carrots and daikon? the orange color's the only hint. the Chả Giò (egg rolls "filled" with ground pork, carrots, jicama, and taro) were under stuffed and undercooked. the wraps were mostly hollow inside and the wrappers soggy in the middle like they were fried in old oil that was too hot and when the ends were done, the centers were not. the BANH MI (baguette sandwich with grilled pork, cucumbers, pickled carrots. daikon, cilantro, jalapeños, and pâté aioli) described as "loaded" on the menu, would be more accurately characterized as skimpy. the grilled pork had the flavorless taste, texture, and appearance of being lightly poached in water. the PHO GA (chicken breast meat in chicken bone broth) was the most disappointing dish of all. the "soup" part (described as a rich chicken bone broth on the menu) had less complexity or richness than dish water. the "chicken breast" had the flavor and texture of a congealed and formed rolls of chicken in a deli case. sad. sad. sad. ps: the "leftover" pho was on the kitchen island when our nineteen-year-old got home from work. he finished it after adding a heaping spoonful of Better Than Bullion chicken base without either of his parents saying anything. yeah, it needed that much help ...

Ignore all the 1-star reviews. If you want something fast on a Friday-Sunday night go to McDonalds…read more There is a reason things can take some time and why they are always packed - ITS GOOD FOOD (and it's a scratch kitchen where everything is prepared fresh). This is some of the best food in north county. Great vibe, indoor, patio and side walk seating. Just a straight up great locally owned and operated business - nothing else to it - Every dish I've had is phenomenal - Pad Se Ew, Chow Mein, Beef Pho, Pineapple Fried Rice with Curry powder is exquisite, bring a date and split a few plates. Or order for pickup and eat it at home. Eating in wait time for food usually like 20-30 mins (order an app, or a drink and chill). Togo orders usually around 45-90 mins. Thanks for all the hard work and incredible food Birdseye staff!! Encinitas loves you.

Heard a lot of great things about Birdseye and was excited to go for a late lunch l. We managed to…read moreget in right before they closed their lunch service. I ordered pho and my partner ordered a steak plate. Food was good, but portions are small. We ended up eating again soon after. It's awesome that they source locally and use organic ingredients. This is reflected in the price and makes sense why they would charge more than your average Vietnamese or Thai place.