Egg rolls were good and crunchy. Pho was delicious. Service was good. Definitely a good pho stop for a cold day.

After a long time, I tried Pho Saigon again and lo and behold, was disappointed again. We ordered Teriyaki Chicken and Pad Thai. Teriyaki was basically absent, the Pad Thai was as bland as can be and dry. There's not even an option to choose the spicy level. We ordered through Grubhub and those two dishes and 4 dumplings were a whopping $72. Delivery Fee, I get that at almost $5. But a $10 Service Fee???? You kidding right? So overall, Saigon employs tastebud-less cooks that delivery boring foods. Stay away. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Wire - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

I love the variety of Vietnamese Filipino and Thai so yummy. So fast service and friendly service.

Accessibility: the parking lot was very busy, even on a Wednesday night around 7:30 PM. There are a few accessible/disabled parking spots available but you end up having to go around other cars in the parking lot to get to the ramp then go up the sidewalk toward the entrance. The door to enter is a pull/push door. It is very well lit inside and low tables with movable chairs if you are in a wheelchair or other. Experience: it's really cute inside and very well lit. The Teriyaki Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Vegetables was very good. read more

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After a beautiful wedding at Los Willows and a fun stay at Pala, I still needed something hot and soupy to bring me back to life, especially with the full impact of my head cold hitting (this was Halloween weekend). We decided on Pho Saigon Express because it was closest to us as we headed home, and open early on Saturday morning (9:00am). The menu is *really* extensive. Their dishes range from Chinese to Thai, to Vietnamese. We ordered the following: - Egg rolls (3 pieces), ~$6.99: Hot and fresh egg rolls. Kind of expensive for an order of three, and not the thickest eggrolls, nor the tastiest eggrolls. Just okay. - Combo beef noodle soup, ~$13.99: The broth was good, but lacked the depth that other restaurants have. The bowl and its contents was also less than we expected, especially for the price. - Bun bo hue soup, ~$14.99: Nothing special... Solid bowl of noodles, but kind of small for the price. - Iced Vietnamese coffees (2), ~$5.50: Good cups of coffee. They brought the already combined coffee and condensed milk to us, which was different. Overall impression of Pho Saigon Express: okay. All the food was just okay -- not the best, not the worst, but nothing to write home about. Like another reviewer had mentioned, the price is kind of steep for the quality (and quantity!) of food. Customer service was good, though!! Our server was quick to refill our waters and check on us. read more

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This place is just great, ... Great yummy food, excellent service, wonderfully illustrated menu (lots of pictures). Priscilla, the manager, is really the heart and soul of this place !! Always a smile to spare, upbeat and ever so caring. She makes every guest so welcomed and special. It's my new favorite eating local as I feel welcomed, get great food from a rich assortment of Asian food. The ambiance is casual but sweet. The restaurant & parking lot are always full, regardless the time of day. Must say something ... ;-) Sam N., a very satisfied customer read more

Pho Saigon Express - Priscilla, the heart & soul of this very fine eatery - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Food was okay, sometimes I think it lacks flavor. Customer service seems to always be rushed. They always ready to get you in and out. They should have a drive thru if that's the case. The place can be much cleaner! Especially because they have napkins, and utensils laying around the entire day at the table. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Shrimp soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Priscilla is very nice and welcoming. The food and drink are also great. 10/10, thank you Priscilla

This place has been my favorite for years! Every time you walk in you are immediately greeted with a smile. I've had my fair share of several items on the menu and can confidently say they are delicious, authentic, fresh and well portioned. Waiters are on point with refills and other needs. The overall atmosphere is colorful and has a comforting family feel. The owner is amazing and truly does remember her customers, she even remembered my usual as I was about to order read more

I normally don't write reviews...but this place has the best pho I've had in San Diego. The ambiance is nice and quiet. The woman who works in the front is so sweet as well as all of the staff. They are so playful and kind. I highly recommend this little gem. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of their menu! read more

Pho Saigon Express - P P16. Rare Steak, Well Done Steak and chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Horrible experience. I don't like writing bad reviews but I think this time it is warranted. To be honest, I am not sure why they have so many stars. This is the only pho place in the area that was open after 9pm. I came in 30 minutes before it closed and there were a few patrons so not sure if they were preoccupied with cleaning up and shutting down. We ordered some pho thinking it will be a quick and easy meal. Nope! The noodles in our pho was seriously undercooked. It doesn't take much time to cook pho noodles. I felt like they completely rushed it and it tasted awful. We've asked them to fix it and thought they would just give us new noodles. However, all they did was microwave the bowls. The noodles came out overcooked and the soup came out way too hot. Not to mention all our rare steak became well-done steak now. It was not appetizing and it took way too long to eat because it was so hot. Not only that, the basil that comes with it was so wilted and did not look fresh. They did not have the original sriracha sauce. With all that, I am never coming back here again. read more

I ordered the cabbage chicken salad. It was good but way too much meat. Usually when people order a salad they want the focus to be on a salad--not an overdose of chicken. I hope Pho Saigon Express considers reducing the amount of chicken and lowering the price. read more

Was really craving pho but everything was starting to close, decided on this spot last minute, ended up getting their chicken pho and rare steak flank pho, broth was really good! Hit the spot. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

So bummed! I used to come to this place all the time. And came recently and honestly it just was not good. It was dry and all the love and flavor that used to be put into the food was gone. But I'll go back to give it another try again read more

Driving by we saw this restaurant with a lot of people eating so the old saying go where the crowds are! We parked and went inside! Just a short wait and we were seated. Our server was very sweet and knew every item on the menu. I ordered the Rare Steak Pho and my wife ordered the Shrimp and rice and salad. The pho was fantastic the broth had a wonderful intensity of flavor. Better than other Pho restaurants we have visited. The meat was also good with chilies and basil and bean sprouts a little soy and some sriracha made it all fantastic. My wife's shrimp was great 8 pieces and all we're so good. Then we ordered some egg rolls (Pork) very moist not dried out. Over all food is 5 out of 5. Service also 5 out of 5 We will return and if you are in the area it will be a great place for your next meal. read more

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Food was okay. We had the Vermicelli with chicken and egg roll and Vermicelli with Beef and egg roll. When we walked in it was in the early evening and the restaurant was empty. Nobody greeted us when we walked in other than me asking where to sit? The young man said you can sit anywhere. The service was very poor. They never checked on us when we got our food and after we finished. I had to walk up to the counter to pay for our meal as they never provide the check. We will never return do to our poor customer service from the two staff members young female and male. Time to find another Vietnamese restaurant in Escondido with better service and food. Any recommendations from my Yelp Peeps? read more

I only had the Bahn Mi sandwich, and I've had far better. The bread was OK but the ingredients lacked taste. The menu was huge with pictures and a lot of the items looked very good. But I'd skip the sandwich. read more

Overpriced food. Food came out quick but it's not as good as other pho places. Don't waste your money here and go somewhere else.

Stopped here on the way home and was very happy with everything. I enjoyed all the flavors of the food. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, and clean. Our order came out quickly. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more

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This place sells very bad. The first time I came, I ordered rice with ribs but the rice was not cooked and the cabbage was bitter. The second time I came, I ordered fried egg sandwich for my husband. They did not make it as I wanted and charged me a lot. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture. 2 eggs for $8. Fried egg sandwich $13. I will never come here again. I advise you not to come here. If you come, ask the price before ordering. read more

We were in the area and decided to give this place a try after seeing all the reviews! I'm really happy we did, we really enjoyed it a lot When you walk in, they have a sign encouraging you to grab a menu and seat yourself. The restaurant seemed busy with only a few open tables. I noticed that the staff seemed to greet a lot of people coming in by name - definitely a lot of regulars! The menu is really expansive and has TONS of options. Vietnamese and Chinese style cuisine mostly. The service was fantastic and the food came out hot, fresh, and fast! We wanted to try so many things, but we settled on the items below: Salt & Pepper Shrimp: This might have been our favorite. Shrimp tasted fresh and the coating was delicious. It wasn't oily at all and had great flavor! Dumplings: Lightly pan fried on the bottom. The server asked us if we wanted to add some and we just said yes - cause who can say no to dumplings? Well-done Steak Pho: We got the large size since it was only $1 more (which was probably too much food). Very generous serving with tons of noodles and additions. We asked them for extra fresh jalapeños which they brought out right away for us. The beef was really tasty too! Kung Pao Chicken; Flavor was on point, but I think we would have enjoyed slightly larger pieces of chicken. It had a really nice spice to it, especially with the dried red chilies. Overall - fantastic and fast service, generous portions/pricing for dishes, tons of options. We definitely will be back! The workers were all very kind and attentive. I noticed they checked in on tables frequently and seemed very appreciative of everyone coming in. read more

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We had a great meal with generous portions and super reasonable prices. Service was prompt and the food was tasty. My friend is vegetarian and there were tons of options for her, which we appreciated. There was plenty of seating and tables arranged for groups and some privacy. read more

We ate here last night for the third time. It was an awful experience. The food waa barely mediocre, completely overpriced. The man serving us was in dirty clothes, a broken cowboy hat and crocks. Barely understood what we were telling him, never stopped back to check on us, didn't know the menu. The woman who managed the place was very kind and knowledgeable but we spent $75 on a meal that was barely edible. We won't be going back. read more

This place is consistently amazing. Place is huge. Can not recommend it enough. Service is delightful and I've never ordered something I didn't enjoy. The pork eggrolls are my favorite served with fish sauce lettuce and mint...ask for the chilli oil read more

The sweetness of this spot is so rare nowadays. We've been here many times and the experience is unmatched. Service is always top tier. Staff is always very hospitable and friendly no matter who helps you out. Thai tea from here is soooooo good. Flavor of the food is always consistent as well. Some of our favorite menu items are chicken fried rice, banh mi's, chicken pho, and the vermicelli. Ambiance is always very lively as well. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for something delicious and cozy. read more

Food was delightful, but the portion was not generous. Skimpy portions for a late night snack... read more

Pho Saigon Express - So darn small portion for a $13 meal!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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I really can't say enough about this place. It is always a delight to be welcomed warmly by Priscilla and the food is always delicious. Today's dinner was seafood chow fun. Huge portion and everything morsel was perfectly cooked. Loved it! Thanks for always making great food and having such terrific customer service! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Seafood Chow Fun. Wide rice noodles sautéed with a delicious assortment of seafood and vegetables! - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Excellent vegan pho, super glad I found this place. Really hit the spot, super good value. Can't tell you how much I appreciate a solid broth. read more

Visited 9/7/2022 Wow What a great Asian Place to eat. It's a combination of Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese With a large menu incorporating all three Cuisines. Inside has a very nice ambience with lots of Seating and nicely decorated. Service was good but could use a little tune. The food I tried was tasty and pleasant to the pallet. I tried three Appetizers. The Dumplings were a favorite for me. The Shrimp Tempura was delicious and I would definitely try them again along with the dumplings. The Shrimp Spring Rolls were fresh and nice with the Peanut Sauce for dipping. The Shrimp and The Dumplings can be ordered in 4 Piece or 8 Piece. For the Main Dish I went with The House Special Combo N1 Bun Dac Biet Saigon Vermicelli Noodles. A large bowl with a combination of BBQ Grilled Shrimp, Pork, Chicken and Egg rolls. Nice way to go with a large portion. I'm looking forward to visiting again to try more of the menu. read more

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We love this place for a nice bowl of pho! They are very quick and the pho is great. The service and style of the restaurant are relaxed and casual, perfect for a weeknight meal, and we would say decently healthy for eating out too. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Classic beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

BE CAREFUL that they don't add extra tip to the amount. I went on March 1, ordered 2 Sm Pho (P1) and Spring Roll (A2). Amount was supposed to be around $50, including tip. I see a credit charge for $60+ posted on my statement. read more

Best authentic Vietnamese food in Escondido! Met the current owner, very hard working individual! Highly recommend supporting a local business! read more

This is a great little collective Asian spot. The staff here were helpful and friendly. The place was clean, and followed all the Covid protocols. They are also very reasonably priced, and have a very extensive menu. I got the dumplings as an appetizer, which was pretty standard and tasty. The chicken pho was very good with nice tasting broth, bite sized chicken, and non clumpy noodles hehe. The portions are a good size, and I had enough pho to bring gone for lunch the following day. read more

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Good, and consistency. Have been there 4x. Menu is broad, tasty. Staff is warm, and helpful.

Pho is the Vietnamese penicillin!!! We have been going to Pho Saigon Express for many years and the quality of the food remains consistent and onolicious !!! Before COVID-19, the place was always packed and busy, a sign of quality and delicious meals. During COVID-19, still busy with many locals ordering take out or eating at the outdoor patio. Everything is really good, especially on a cold, rainy day!!! Food is cooked from scratch and it is truly authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The fried calamari is the best and my favorite (make sure your significant other eats this too, or you'll be shunned for your garlic and onion breath)!!! This is a family owned business and they make you feel right at home. The dishes is fresh and aromatic with a very clean authentic taste. Priscilla and her family is a true gem in Escondido. Excuse me now...my egg rolls and fried calamari are here !!! It amazing that Priscilla recognized me with my mask!!! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Nice entryway!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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I'm glad this place is able to stay open and do outdoor seating! Their food was delicious and I was happy they opened so early! We got a little bit of everything - salt and pepper calamari, grilled pork spring rolls, grilled pork vermicelli, grilled pork banh mi, meatball pho, rare steak pho, bun bo hue, and combo crispy noodles. They were all great and hit the spot! Service was really friendly and quick. They also kept the place really clean! read more

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Don't skip this place! It's quick, fresh and you'll always leave satisfied! Definitely get the egg rolls and ask for some chili oil to dip them in. Yum! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Delicious everytime. Vermicelli noodle bowl w chicken is one of my faves. Fresh and crunchy with the bean sprouts and crushed peanuts. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Went here cause I was on a liquid diet. Egg drop soup was delicious! Husband enjoyed his pho. Lots on the menu, definitely will be back to try more. read more

I found a piece of hair in my food. I'm really grossed out. I had to throw it all away. I had to throw away. $27 worth of food. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Found hair in the C1. Lo Mein Soft Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Fresh bright flavors that totally healed us after a night out.‍ Ready in 15mins with great service. This place always hits! read more

Pho Saigon Express - C17. Drunken Noodles P29. Wonton Soup A5. Shrimp Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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