Needed some noodles and hot soup after my late round at Torrey Pines. Found Pho La Jolla about 10…read moreminutes away south on the 5 freeway. My beef flank and rare steak pho was delicious. The metal bowl was filled to the brim and tasty. A bit disappointed as they did not have the pork egg rolls, just the vegetarian egg rolls. They have a lot of other things on their menu as well. Service was good, waitress was friendly and had the World Cup on (Uzbek vs Colombia). She was like me, a futbol (soccer fan) like me every 4 years, lol. Plenty of parking, tons of table. Pho La Jolla was legit.

Made a takeout order with my roommate who is vegan and her soup was straight up water... My pho had…read moreno flavor whatsoever which is diabolical for a ~$20 pho. Can't speak much on the service but the staff who took our order was chill. The restaurant is located in a mini plaza right next to dominos and has plenty of seats and is open late. I wouldn't recommend this place if you can go elsewhere especially if you want authentic pho.

Honestly the service here is not the best. We were given a dirty table and one of our cups had…read morelipstick on it. The food took a bit long for pho. It wasn't long but it was questionable because everything should be ready-made. The pho itself was on the richer-side. Some of us liked it more than others. I thought it was pretty decent. Overall this was a mid experience. Probably wouldn't come again, but the pho still satisfied my cravings.

James was a really funny waiter and cheered my friend up for his bad haircut. (Really bad haircut…read moreby the way). Ambiance was good aside from my friends haircut, playing nostalgic shows in the back. The ribs were delicious and super tender like my friends bald head.

Sophia was one of the kindest most patient and informative worker. I have yet to come across in a…read morelong time. I hope she stays at this location. Food turned out very well enjoyed it a lot. Prices are exceptional

Avengers Assemble! We ate here a total of three times over a…read morefour day stay in La Jolla. It's so modular and easy to order from the table through our phone app,, it honestly felt as high-tech as Tony Stark commanding F.R.I.D.A.Y. from his suit tbh. Although this was not our first time eating here, they must have changed the business model, as the last time we went was almost a decade ago. Their menu has changed significantly, and although they were excellent before, I think they are even better. We tried pretty much all of the proteins, from the steak, chicken, pork rib, ribs, and they were all excellent very fresh ingredients. The meats were so perfectly cooked and tender they basically fell apart easier than Thanos's army at the end of Endgame lol. We especially love the side dishes. The broccolini was excellent with the sesame sauce. We loved the brussels sprouts as well. And I really loved the beef and mushroom soup. It had such a comforting and rich flavor that it felt like Scarlet Witch used some chaos magic in the kitchen to get it exactly right. French fries were pretty good, and pretty standard. That was the only dish that was average, but everything else was excellent. Good service and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We even brought our pups! The patio was so spacious and chill it basically felt like relaxing at the Avengers compound after a mission. Parking is super easy. It was such a breeze we didn't even need to use Pym particles to shrink our car to fit into a spot. Five out of five stars

Exceptional service and such a great experience! We waited about two hours for a table with kids,…read morewhich was definitely challenging, but Maya was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process. We had two people drop from our party, and she didn't hesitate to help us get seated as quickly as possible. The entire staff was on top of everything, and the food was absolutely delicious. I completely understand the hype now! Despite the long wait, the experience was well worth it. Thanks Maya!

This is the BEST restaurant I have ever eaten n. Waiting to go again tonight and bringing another…read morefriend for the delicious experience! Staff and service was amazing and while the waiting, is long, 100% with it!!!

After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

I like the Mendocino Farms concept and we had a good experience at the first one we visited (it was…read morenot this one) so I was disappointed with our long wait for three to-go sandwiches and a cup of soup. I think I was sitting in the store for at least 30 minutes while a family member waited in our car and watched several people park, get their orders and leave. Two people who ordered after us received their food before we did. I finally stood up and only then did an associate crabbily pack up our order and give it to us. When we first arrived, no one even showed up at the counter for at least five minutes. There was another customer waiting behind us as well. My sandwich (Happy Hippie) was not very good...insubstantial and put together in a blah manner. A family member who had the "not so fried chicken sandwich" said it was too salty. I paid $62 for this order (with a tip, which I had added before the long wait...) It obviously wasn't a good value, This is a beautiful and clean store but a general lack of enthusiasm from the associates, inconsistent customer service, high prices, and mediocre quality food will dissuade me from making any future visits to this location.

Funny how the tables turn. Menya Ultra used to have crazy lines, but now I can bring a group and…read moreeveryone gets seated. Meanwhile, Din Tai Fung has become the opposite experience. It's a good reminder that popularity can be fickle. One day you're the hottest place in town; the next, the crowds have moved on. That's why you have to appreciate your customers while you have them. There are plenty of places to eat and plenty of businesses happy to take your money. I'll take kindness, consistency, and good service over trendy any day. Thankfully, Menya Ultra delivers on the food, too. The noodles are tasty, and I especially love the vegan ramen and black sesame ramen. I'm a sucker for those bean sprouts. We also ordered the Negi chicken, and even the fried pieces stayed crispy. The best part was how attentive everyone was. We felt welcomed, not like we were lucky to get a seat. There's something refreshing about a place that makes you feel good about spending your money there. Trends come and go. Good food and good people are worth coming back for.

Standalone this place serves a decent bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Being next to nagi, for the same…read morepremium price, with a deceptive(ish) menu makes it kind of a weird experience. The best part? There was no/short wait and the ramen still hits and is still really comforting. Tip: The #2 ajitama is $21 (actually crazy for a bowl of ramen) but this is ONLY an extra egg compared to the $19 tonkotsu. They just call it a different name and hide the #1 tonkotsu Tonkotsu: Get At 19 dollars, you get a pretty flavorful creamy broth, slice of chashu, and some mushrooms. Standard but for that premium price it's disappointing. Negi Miso: Maybe skip Compared to the above, this one was a lot more flat. But if you're into miso ramen that's a little bit lighter this could be for you. Besides that everything was standard and servers were friendly. Food: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 5/10

Food is served quickly, the taste is unique, and the space is very large. It is crowded during the…read morelunch hour.

My best friend and I were walking around campus during lunch time. We were craving something from…read moreour days in college. There was a lot of open sitting, but there is no AC so it's very warm in there, so we decided to eat someone else that was more refreshing. The staff was very friendly and took our order quickly. We orderered pad Thai. One was with chicken and the other one was with fried tofu. I also ordered a Chinese doughnut with condensed milk it came with one tiny tub wish it came with two because it wasn't enough to dip the whole doughnut. The pad Thai needed a little more flavor and the noodles were getting stuck together and it was hard to eat them. It did have a lot of food for the price of about 14 dollars. I was able to make three meals out of it. The presentation of the food was aesthetic, but both my friend and I agree that we wish that the ingredients were mixed together.

Great food! Great service!…read moreDrunken noodles and green curry are a must:) Will definitely come back

The bathroom was very clean and the hospitality was very nice. The lighting and ambience makes for…read morea great experience.

Small spot in Sorrento valley business campus. Super casual…read more We ordered Pad Thai and chicken wok. Wok was nothing great (wouldn't order again) however Pad Thai was amazing. Not many good Thai spots in San Diego so this one stands out for its noodles (especially Pad Thai). Perfect -super casual spot for lunch.

There is only one person manning the cashier, running food, being barista, and everything else…read morebesides cooking. She is incredible, but how overworked she is reflects in how slowly the line moves and how long it takes for you to get your food. Food: 4/5 The food is decent! The crispy pork appetizer is crunchy, and the spicy sauce it comes with is delicious and spicy enough. The pad thai was a little soggy, but it's still very good. Be warned: the level 5 spice is as spicy as eating a healthy dollop of wasabi by itself. Service: 2.5/5 Don't get me wrong, the woman manning the cashier and floor is efficient, amazing, and clearly hardworking--she gets things done. But we waited about 30 minutes in line just to get our order in on a Friday. I would not recommend that you come here during your lunch break unless you order ahead. Ambiance: 2/5 There is not a lot of noise insulation inside the building, so loud conversations echo around the room. Outside, the tables are very grimy. The interior is very nicely decorated, and there are lots of shady areas outside. I would recommend this place to someone who works in the area and can call ahead. This would not be my first pick for Thai food. Final rating: 2.83/5 (rounding up to 3 on Yelp)

Such a hidden gem. So many smoothie and açaí bowl options. I got their pitaya bowl and it was…read moredelicious. Everything is super fresh. They have a cute little patio area for you to enjoy it outside as well. We definitely be coming back.

This was probably my second visit here, with the first one being several years ago. I was looking…read morethrough their menu recently and found myself craving an acai bowl on a sunny day, so I decided it was time to come back. One thing I absolutely LOVE about this place is the whole garden café concept. They have two separate counters, one right in front of the parking lot for food orders and another tucked inside the garden for coffee, pastries, and bowls. The Green Power Bowl sounded tempting, but I ended up going with the Pitaya bowl, and it was absolutely DELICIOUS. After the first bite, I could immediately tell the fruits were fresh and no syrups were used and the fruit didn't have that frozen texture that some places use. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. For $12.50, I also thought the portion was surprisingly generous, especially considering the fresh ingredients. The couple taking orders and serving customers were incredibly friendly to me and others, and the whole place had that welcoming, local neighborhood feel that's becoming harder to find these days. I found the garden beautiful, with plenty of outdoor seating whether you want to sit in the sun or find a shady spot to relax. I'm already looking forward to coming back.