I very seldom give 5 stars so here it goes :) 5 stars because I think it's the best beef broth I had in a Pho restaurant in San Diego North County. I usually take a Pho 'sate' (basically beef broth, noodles, and some chili in it) with veggie and Tofu as mentioned in my initial review. First not all Pho restaurants offer vegetarian Pho with beef broth, but the real plus here is the soup, fine, tasty, delicate, full of perfume and flavors. There is also plenty of fresh veggies and tofu in it. There are several Pho options in Escondido, San Marcos and Vista but Pho saigon express is by far the best I've tasted (and I tried pretty much every other places). Super friendly service. Plenty of room and tables, large private parking around the restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

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Delicious food! Good customer service ! Love this place. Recommend the tofu vermicelli

Good food will come back and the phones really good. The location was easy to find and plenty of parking

I always mean to take a picture when we are here to add with the review, but finish everything before I remember. BEST pho, best service, best vegetarian options. My family comes here all the time, we've had it in restaurant and to go for an easy meal at home. Vegan option- you can ask for the veggie pho with a plain or vegetarian broth. I get the veggie pho with veggie broth every single time and every time it is amazing. We also get the veggie spring rolls. Priscilla is the host and is extremely thoughtful, she knows everyone who comes in, will remember past orders, and is very friendly. 10/10, we don't bother trying to find any other pho place around because this can't be beat. read more

This place was so go! I ordered the combo beef soup with meatballs, salt and pepper chicken wings, salt and pepper crispy calamari and a Thai boba tea. The soup was so hot and delicious but there was a lot of tripe which I don't normally mind but it was amor more than I'd like. Also the boba was good but I would've loved whipped cream on top lol. And the chicken wings were so so good! Can't miss them! Oh he calamari taste a little fishy but it had good flavor. read more

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The lady who is up front (from what I've read is named Priscilla) answered the phone when I called and I got a great feeling about the place- she was very kind and welcoming. My husband and I ordered our food from the vegetarian menu and they were able to make easy accommodations (leave off the egg on the food, switch regular milk in the Boba for coconut milk). The server (also really welcoming and hard working) was knowledgeable about what we needed as vegans, so we felt comfortable knowing our food would not have any hidden surprises. We had the veggie and tofu pancit and the spicy vegetable and tofu drunken noodles. It was all fresh and delicious. We will come again in the future! I read lots of reviews about the veggie pho so when the weather isn't so hot, we'll need to try it. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vegan Pansit with tofu and a watermelon Boba with coconut milk - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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The food was absolutely amazing, I ordered a pho and the broth was probably the best I've ever had. The service was great and the vibe was cool too. Definitely would come back. read more

I can't believe I haven't done a review for this place since I've been coming here for over 10 years. Their pho is always spot on and the best around by far. Not too fatty and always flavored perfectly. I love their egg rolls that come with the mint and lettuce for rolling. My husband always orders the yellow curry and I find myself sneaking bites of that as well. Always wonderful service. Must visit if you're in the area. read more

Our usual order : beef pho, spicy wings, salt and pepper calamari and shrimp. I knocked off a star because shrimp is almost never cleaned and that's just gross, but the flavor of food is sooooo good. Love the manager, she is great with customer service and remembers you every time you go in. The inside of the restaurant is pretty outdated and could use some updates, but it doesn't stop us from eating here or ordering in. read more

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Not horrible but definitely not up to par with the rating and not a bargain. Would only go back in a pinch and would probably regret it when I get the bill Egg rolls : were decent but they didn't include the mint that was stated in the menu (was take out so hence the issue) Orange Chicken : no residual sauce to enjoy with the rice and overall was mediocre Chicken Wings : description stated as salt and pepper but there was no pepper (and they have a tinge of an odd spice). It's $1.99 extra if you want it spicy - I guess that is how you get the pepper. The sweet and sour sauce they provide with the wings is not good read more

Don't go! Food was meh. Service was a catastrophe. I use to come here a lot but the service and food has been slowly in decline. My most recent visit was the straw that broke the camels back so to speak. Buddy handed me 7 menus at the door and said pick a spot. Then buddy got super frustrated when we had questions about the pho brisket and if they had a lean version. Dude pinched between his eyes and made faces like a frustrated child while we were asking. Then when they brought the food out they didn't know what each plate was. We just had to figure it on our own. And I'm certain the pho broth they served was not what they use to serve, not very flavorful at all. Anyway needless to say I'm never going back unless there is some kind of zombie apocalypse and they are the only place open. Update: the food definitely made sick. Not going back! read more

The amazing business woman behind this restaurant always greets with an amazing smile and remembers my family's order! Great food and amazing service read more

Wanted to try this place because I was craving soup. Ordered the bun bo hue and it was really good! Lots of meat and veggies and I was satisfied with the meat portions because I had to give my bf some since I couldn't finish! Will come here again to try other dishes! read more

Meh There were enough good reviews to try it. Seemed mediocre in flavor. Won't be hitting it up again. Just our preference. We got the chicken lo mien and the chicken vermicelli. read more

Came here because I was happy there was a pho restaurant closer to my house then most so wanted to check it out. Took a while to get some service, we had our menus closed and waited for quite a bit and eventually someone came order. I kept my order simple, pho tai, my go to order for any pho restaurant. Cost $7.99 for a small which is more than most places but not by much. What really got me was how tiny the service sizes are. I left the shop hungrier than I came in. I got pretty small hands, about a inch bigger than an iPhone 7. And my hands still a bit bigger than the bowl. Was pretty disappointed. Restaurant seems pretty dirty also, there was hoisin sauce on the painting at the top. How did it even get there...?!?!?! But, I will say, the food did taste very good. Kind of only thing I can think about that was positive. read more

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I used to come here often and stopped due to how busy they are during lunchtime. I tried it again today and it was ok. I ordered a shrimp pho and the shrimp look questionable to my liking. It is the first time my shrimp look like this in a soup. read more

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Favorite Vietnamese place in Escondido. The only thing that bothers me is their fried chicken. Almost every time I always find a piece or two not fully cooked. Batter is good, flavor is good and quality of chicken is OK. A little friendly advice you can't fry different size pieces of chicken at the same frying time. For example in the picture the smallest chicken drum and bigger one was cooked at the same time leaving the small one fully cooked and leaving the big one not fully cooked. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Only place we go to for pho! Always a hit for our out of towners especially since they have so much more than just pho.

I've been coming here for years for high quality Pho! But recently, the last couple of times I've stopped in, I've noticed the veggies in the pho are past their bad/rotting. I haven't gotten sick yet, but I have to pick out the veggies to avoid the bad parts. A bit concerning. I also don't recommend the orange chicken/lo mein- quite flavorless. Bummed that this spot has gone down hill. read more

Great place for quick lunch and the food is amazing. I e been here multiple times and they stay consistent with their quality and taste. read more

We've been to this establishment too many times to count over the course of eight years. It continues to be our number one spot for pho. As soon as the chilly weather rolls around, pho cravings awaken. Even my picky eating toddler will slurp all of her pho noodles and broth. Besides the delicious food, the service here is always amazing. There's one server in particular we see all the time and he's always so kind! The owner Priscilla is a friendly breath of fresh air every single time. We love the food and people here and look forward to eating here for many more years to come. Thank you for everything pho Saigon express! read more

Fast service, friendly atmosphere, and the food is delicious! Honestly there is something for everyone! We keep coming back for our faves! Definitely give this place a try!! read more

I absolutely love the pho from this place! They give you the biggest portion with everything you would want to put in it. They waitresses are very kind and attentive and the restaurant really has a nice atomosphere too it. read more

Great place to get yummy pho and always fast and nice service! The receptionist remembers you from the first visit

It's been a while since my first review. Still has the same great service & food. We've dined and have been ordering delivery for many years. The food is always tasty and there are so many things to choose from. Without a doubt, always add an order of the pork egg rolls. So savory & delicious wrapped in fresh mint & lettuce and of course dipped in their tasty fish sauce! read more

Sigh... Disappointment. Let me start by building your trust that we know what good phở is. My wife is Vietnamese and grew up in East LA, frequenting Westminster. We ate pho weekly for years in San Jose. We know good (and bad) pho. We can overlook the un-warm service, the lack of ingredients (very little thai basil and jalapeño), the tough beef slices, and the fact that their version of "large" is "regular" anywhere else. We'd let all of this slide IF they nailed the broth. Well, the broth, which defines great phở, was just bad. There is a spice in their broth that absolutely dominates and overtakes any other flavor--I'm pretty sure it's star anise. It's one-note and might as well be star anise and water, which is how it tasted. I like writing glowing reviews more than bad ones, but yelp is about the truth. I recommend you seek phở elsewhere. read more

Been coming back here for years. Under new management this place has really changed drastically. Great food, great staff and never disappointed. As every other place around, prices have increased but I can honestly say this is now the best Pho place in Escondido. read more

This place looks small on the outside, though once inside depending on the time of day you'll be seated right away. The Hostess is great and also the owner. Her name is Priscilla, and she is friendly and always smiling. She makes it a point to come by each table to make sure everything is good or to take your order. All the other staff are friendly and if you ask they will help you pick out something if you are not sure. The prices are unbeatable and personally I would recommend Either the Chicken Soup or the coconut curry Chicken with sticky noodles. If you want a appitizer, the shrimp and pork spring rolls with peanut sauce is very good, or just go with the egg rolls. I would recommend this place to everyone. Come on and enjoy. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Large Chicken soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

If I could gove this place 10 stars, I would. They are so nice and welcoming and their food is so fresh. I love their Chicken Pho and it has become my comfort food on bad days. Love them! read more

I really wanted to make this pho spot my goto. I gave them multiple chances, ordered on weekly occasions at a point in time. The inconsistency and spoiled food has caused me to write this one star review. On a good day their pho is one of the best with so much flavor. Their calamari is my favorite. Today is the second time I have ordered their spring rolls and it be spoiled. Today the pork inside smelled bad and tasted awful. The cucumbers for the broken rice and vermicelli dish were also bad. They tasted pungent. The first time I had food that was not fresh, I was disappointed but wanted it to work out so badly that I gave them another chance. Today was our breakup point. I called them to let them know that some items they were serving was bad quality and not servable. The worker apologized with no solutions. He informed me that the manager would call me back which never happened. If you choose to eat here, I recommend dining in so that you can return your food if it comes out with spoiled items. I wouldn't blame you if you wouldn't take the risk. read more

The pho here was disappointing. It lacked some freshness and not as much flavor as other places I enjoy. Services was fast and the place is interesting looking. The high prices for marginal food will most likely keep me away. read more

Ordered pho takeout. Quick & easy process. We ordered the Well Done Steak Pho, Chicken Pho, Chicken Fried Rice with Shrimp and Thai Tea Boba Smoothie. The pho came in to-go bowl containers perfect for eating the pho out of/store. The pho came with plenty of bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeños. Both the pho had great, strong flavor even without added Hoisin sauce. The beef was perfect, not fatty at all and great quality. The fried rice was tasty, needed a bit of spice, but that's solely preference. The Thai Tea Boba smoothie was tasty. You could taste the Thai tea flavor but it wasn't too sweet. My family and I loved our order. read more

Pho Saigon Express - P17. Well Done Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Picked up pho and spring roll. It was okay, but a bit pricey and tasted okay. The place looked a lil run down, but there were a lot of people in there for lunch. Service was okay nothing special. read more

I am so sad. My coworkers and I ordered the drunken noodles for lunch because my coworkers and I ordered them last week and they were amazing! But this time they were not good, they did not taste the same, some parts were so cold, the cabbage tasted like chemicals. I was so disappointed, I was really looking forward to my lunch ‍ read more

I like their food. Their teriyaki is great. Wish there was more meat in the dishes but it's great still

While their food is tasty, their Vegeterian Curry Soup ($12) and Beef Stew Soup ($13) prices are not commensurate with the very small portion sizes I received given what I usually see in North County this summer. Please see the attached pictures. The Vegetarian Curry Soup was 1/3 empty, and the Beef Stew Soup was almost 1/2 empty! I would be a little more undersranding if they were located in a high priced area like San Francisco or certain parts of SoCal, but they're in Escondido/North County! I would also be more understanding if their food was "artisanal," just bought from a local farmer's market, and the beef was local, organic, grass fed and pasture raised--but they're none of that according to their menu. Also, the Vegetarian Curry Soup is of course just veggies, so plus the tiny portion size I received and again it being $12, it is basically a rip off. Albeit a tasty rip off as it did really taste great. As an added note, the prices I mentioned above do not include the sales tax, Uber Eats Service Fee, Uber Eats Delivery Fee, and a 20% tip for the driver. I don't mind paying for all those fees for the convenience of an app-base delivery service, and being a bit more generous tipping the driver considering they're an essential worker, but if I am paying that on top of the food from the restaurant, I expect portion sizes that are reasonable for the price and quality. Moreover, this restaurant's prices for their small portion sizes are not commensurate with the exact dishes I have ordered from about 4 different Vietnamese restaurants in the area during the pandemic. At those restaurants, the portion sizes are a lot more for the same, similar or a slightly cheaper price compared to this restaurant. Everything about this experience was excellent, except for the portion sizes. Again, the food is delicious, in fact, their beef stew soup was made very well. But I just wanted to let yelpers know what they can expect ordering from this place so they won't be surprised like I was or have some hungry people after their meal. To be fair, this might have been a fluke experience, as it was my first and only time ordering from this place. So I might order again from them, and if so, will update this review accordingly. But, as of the moment, I do not feel like comimg back for a while. read more

Pho Saigon Express - This is how their vegeterarian curry soup arrived--only 2/3's full. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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My girlfriend and I tried this spot out when we moved to Escondido. The pho here is amazing, tons of flavor. They also have some variety of food; my girlfriend likes to orfer their pad thai noodles. Service is pretty quick and when I'm in for a quick bowl of pho, I'm usually in and out within 30 minutes. For as long as I am in Escondido, this is my go-to spot for pho. read more

This place hands down has the best pho that Escondido has to offer. I normally get the bun bo hue and and they consistently deliver a quality soup. I'm usually don't like tendon because many places don't cook it for long enough and then it ends up too chewy- not this place! Even the tendon was the perfect amount of melty-soft texture. Prices are affordable and the owner/staff are very friendly. Definitely a local favorite of mine read more

Pho Saigon Express - P26. Bun Bo Hue Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

The lady who served us was hilarious and made great recommendations. Went for pho, ended up ordering pho of course. This menu is very large so there are lots of choices. The rest of the party ordered the shrimp and rice plate and the tofu fresh rolls. Only thing I wanted was lime instead of lemon for my pho. Next time! read more

First time I came here the service was good and more importantly, the food was great! My Fiancé and I got bun Bo hue and P12 (rare steak & fatty brisket pho). When I got my bun Bo hue, I was expecting blood cubes, but didn't get any so I requested and gave me a side of it. It was a great experience and thought of giving this place a 5 star.. On October 7, 2022, I came with my Fiancé again and with his brother. This time, we ordered Pho Gà (chicken pho), P12, and Beef Bahn Mi. Our server was a bit rude and impatient when we told him that we needed more time to look at the menu. He literally came back 1 minute later. So my 5 star from previous visit went down to 4.5. About 15 min later, we got the Pho. I was super disappointed and dissatisfied when I saw the Pho Ga (chicken pho): this was literally topped with just 5 pieces of chicken breast. I was expecting some chicken hearts, chicken gizzards, some chicken thigh pieces, chicken skin, or some pieces chicken breast. And the fact that we had 2 pho bowls, the plate they give with basil, bean sprouts, lemon, and jalapeño only had 1 stem of basil! Like what the hell is going on.. And when the beef sandwich (bahn mi) got to our table, i was surprised how small it was and barely had any pickled carrots, raddish, or whatever veggies that usually comes with it. I've been to many Vietnamese restaurants before and lived with Vietnamese family for at least 6 years, so I am not just familiar (a beginner) with their cuisine, but I am well acquainted with them. And this explains my 3 star rating for this place. read more

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