Pho Tan is definitely one of my favorite places for authentic Vietnamese pho! I've eaten here many times, and the broth is always rich, flavorful, and tastes just like authentic Vietnamese pho. The flavors are well-balanced and really remind me of the traditional taste of Vietnam. read more

Food was quick and fantastic! The people and interior were very welcoming. Hidden gem--would definitely come back!!

My fiancée and I are regulars here, and it's easy to see why we keep coming back. Parking is never a hassle, and the service is always friendly and fast. You're never left waiting long. The beef spring rolls are a must-order. They're delicious, and most other pho places around us don't have them. I always get the filet mignon pho. The meat is incredibly tender and better than what I've had at a lot of other places. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, tasty bowl of pho. read more

As a Vietnamese person, I'd say Pho Tan is pretty solid. The pho is good, and I recently tried their bun bo Hue for the first time. It's not the best bun bo Hue I've had, but for a place that doesn't specialize in it, it definitely does the job. Overall, a reliable Vietnamese spot with good prices, especially for Poway. read more

Disappointing is all I can say. The food has usually always been amazing! Fresh! And well made! My wife and I have been ordering here for 2years. We live right around the corner and normally love coming here. Sadly my wife had a spinal injury that she is actively recovering from so we don't get to make it inside much any more. However we order on door dash! Well knowing we are paying more todo so but still wanting to enjoy their food. This recession has understandably affected all. So when our orders came a little smaller we didn't complain and understood there must be some adjustment. Well this time I ordered the large of my normal order instead of combo 1 Bun; I did a Combo 2 Bun. The difference is simple 2x's the proteins or 3x's the proteins. My order arrived sadly small as normal orders. When I call to ask if maybe I received this in error they continued to agrue that there is not a regular size or large size. At this extent I'm upset! It's been 2years! I know what sizes you have and what they look like when they come out! As well as years of food pics from this establishment. But maybe it's a miscommunication. I head down to the shop to discuss and show the difference. They continue to argue that this is the correct amount and size. I said okay. I understand, I am disappointed because I've been coming here for two years. They stopped me there... oh two years okay we fix. All they did was add a handful of noodles and act real nice. F**k this place. I will never send a dime your way again. You can have a change to size and I can be unhappy about it. That's okay. But if you think being disrespectful to a loyal customer is okay. I will make it known what you are about. This place is circling the drain quick. I'd spend your money else where. They clear don't care for the community around them. read more

Pho Tan - After the "fixed it" see how there is the same exact amount of meat and egg roll (the proteins) as the original order. - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

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This place was really nice to go to when craving Pho. It has a home-y vibe and is really chill inside. The spring rolls were my favorite, the park was so delicious. The pho was pretty good and I felt satisfied from it. We had to ask for a couple of extra things and the service was nice when we needed stuff. Large parking outside with lots of ability to park. Really decent place that I will come to again! read more

Pho Tan - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

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Service was very friendly and welcoming. Got the bun bo hue (but forgot to take a pic lol) and it was really good and savory! Also got summer rolls and they were really fresh. Food came out fast after ordering, and there was a tablet you can place an order with. The egg rolls were pretty average, I liked the summer rolls way more. My husband got the pho and said it was good. Portion size is average for the price though. I've yet to try the pho, but will have to try it the next time I come back. Really love the service and that'll probably bring me back the next time. read more

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The broth didn't have enough flavor and leaned a little too sweet. I had to add hoisin and I usually never put extra sauce in my pho. Unfortunate, but not horrible. It would suffice if you have a pho craving and are nearby. read more

Paid by card. Pho Tan is located in the plaza next to Tong Sake and offers a lot of plaza parking. This is my family's go-to pho place in the area for dine-in and take out, and we never have issues ordering. They offer inside dining only. We are always welcomed right away and able to be seated immediately. As soon as we are seated we are given an iPad to order. The food comes out quickly and is consistent. Our family's go-to orders are spring rolls, chicken pho, vermicelli, bun bo hue, beef stew, and special pho. I would recommend this place and will go back. read more

My new fav pho place in north San Diego and dare I say.. maybe in ALL of San Diego?? So glad I found this place. The pho broth is clear, flavorful and delicious! They stick to the basics here which I love. Pho broth with different meats you can choose from- rare steak, tendon, flank, brisket, meatball. They also have chicken pho and vegetarian options. Their egg rolls are also delicious and a favorite of mine.. a must when I order here. Can't wait to come back to try some of their other menu items like BBH, rice plates The service here is incredible! The owner/manager is the sweetest, cutest lady alive and super friendly. They were very attentive, always checking on us and refilling our water. Ambiance feels like a really homey Vietnamese shop. This is the place to take my picky Viet parents which is saying a lot xD Located in same plaza as North Park Produce, right next to Starbread, plenty of parking! read more

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Been looking for a good Pho place near me ever since we moved to Rancho Peñasquitos. Been to the Tong Sake House and noticed this place next door. Ordered the signature Pho. The broth was very good. And there was a ton of beef in the soup. The noodles were done perfectly, I hate when the noodles are overcooked and they fall apart. They have both the standard siracha sauce and a house made chili sauce, that's always a plus in my book. Prices were decent for the amount of food that you received. The only weird thing is that you order from a tablet, but pay at the counter like normal Pho restaurants. All in all it was pretty good. Will definitely be back. read more

We are always interested in trying a Vietnamese restataurant for the first time, and we stopped here for lunch while shopping in Poway. It was a good choice. For lunch we had ... Pho Combo 2, choosing Rare Steak and Brisket (4/5) -- Very good amount of meat. Broth flavors were good but could be more assertive. ($17.50) Hue Spicy Beef Noodle (4/5) -- Bún Bò Huế is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes, and this version is very good: beef tendon, beef shank and pork hock with sausage, Vietnamese ham, and congealed pork blood. The broth was flavorful but not as spicy as I'd expect. ($20.00) Service was welcoming and good.. Being on a corner, the restaurant has great natural light. Decor is simple, reminiscent of restaurants in Vietnam. Parking in the shared lot was easy. Pho Tan is on our list to visit again. read more

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This place is open late, until 10pm. We came here craving some pho on a weekday. The inside is a little small, but there were plenty of tables. You order your food on a tablet, and food came out really quick. The pho was tasty, and the egg rolls came out piping hot. Would come back! read more

Pho Tan - Egg Crispy Eggrolls - (Cha gio) - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

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The most legit Vietnamese in San Diego continues to impress with new items on the menu. Swing by! Super clean, great staff and family operating out best and no non-sense uber healthy Vietnamese right here in Poway! Follow the great smells and smiles! read more

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Excellent pho in poway!! Service was prompt and attentive. Pho was hot and delicious! The broth was flavorful and the meat tasted of high quality! Excellent ratio of meat to noodle! Definitely a stand out for pho and a must visit if you are looking for excellent Vietnamese cuisine! read more

Pho Tan - Pho Dac Biet (House Special) - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

we got the bun bo hue, broken rice with pork chop, and vietnamese coffee. the bun bo hue was really good! tasted authentic spice wise but would say it was definitely a lighter tasting broth. their chili oil was really nice and i liked how they had a lot of variety in condiments. i like how they gave a variety of veggies, both green and purple cabbage, the banana root, and bean sprouts! they also gave a bunch of herbs! i would say the tendon in the bbh did taste a little funky but the texture was good. the broken rice with pork was so good! the pork chop was a little crispy and caramelized on the edges and had some char but was still juicy. the vietnamese coffee was good, but a bit small for the portion u get read more

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Loved the service and the food. Our 2 servers were super friendly during our recent dinner. Always smiling and very quick. Broth in pho taste good and bowl is a big serving. Eggrolls were smaller in size than what I'm used to but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Pretty big shop with a good amount of tables. read more

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I got the beef stew for him. My daughter got the plane five out of five stars come support your local business. It's delicious plain and simple and earned a five star review. read more

This is the best pho in the area! The crispy tofu is the actual best! They are mom and pop restaurant and the service is very good. I've eaten a lot of pho in the Poway, Mira Mesa and Rb areas and this one takes The cake. The shrimp pho with egg noodle is the best flavor of broth me and my lady have had! It needs no extra sauce it's just that good. We will def be regulars. It's soo dang good here and we love it! read more

Pho Tan - Egg noodle pho, crispy tofu, Shrimp Spring Roll (Goi cuon tom) 2 rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

Pho Tan Poway wonderfully combines modern and traditional elements of Vietnamese dining! My favorite Vietnamese dish is Bún Bò Huế (BBH) and had a good feeling once I saw "Spicy Beef Noodle" under Pho Tan's 'Specials' section of their menu. Pho Tan's version of this dish is flavorful and fragrant! Lots of lemongrass, fresh veggies, and tender proteins; I thoroughly enjoyed every part of my meal. My soup arrived to my table well before my beverage did, but once it did my lemonade was bright and refreshing. While I currently live near Little Saigon, I was extremely impressed to discover this Vietnamese eatery in the Poway suburbs. The dining room is clean and comfortable, with friendly and attentive customer service. Consider Pho Tan the next time you're looking for Vietnamese food around North County! read more

Pho Tan - Spicy noodle soup special, Bun Bo Hue! (BBH) (& a lemonade) - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

I really like this pho place! It's small and cozy and service is good. All their stuff I tried today were really good. I will definitely come back when I'm around the area read more

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Was hoping to find an alternative to our usual Pho Cow Cali in Mira Mesa but Pho Tan did not live up to the reviews. I like ordering from a tablet but service could be more attentive especially when the water cups are so small. We ordered the lemon grass beef noodle soup and the Pho Tai. The broth in both soups just really lacked flavor. Spring rolls were standard. read more

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Best Vermicelli in San Diego! The meat was tender and packed with flavor, and everything tasted fresh. Also tried their new Thai Green Milk Tea --creamy, fragrant, and delicious! Definitely worth trying and pairs perfectly with the food. Highly recommend Pho Tan! read more

Pho Tan - Bun Thit ( Grilled Pork ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

My family of 4 really enjoyed everything we ordered! We got the signature pho , egg rolls and Vermicelli noodles. Everyone loved their food. The staff was super sweet and friendly too. If you're around there, definitely give this place a try! read more

Pho Tan - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

This place is wonderful, we had a great visit. The food was amazing, also the pho broth was definitely it. Around 20 dollars per person. Thank you read more

I love how they open late night and close at 10pm! The service is beyond amazing, the owner lady is so kind to my young family. The food is amazing, portions are huge. I loved my pho and crispy egg rolls. There's plenty of parking and the restaurant is very spacious. I'll definitely be a new regular here! read more

Pho Tan - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

So, I've eaten here like six times in the past 2.5 months. The bun bo Hue is probably their best dish, but they do all the main food groups (pho, vermicelli, banh mi, etc) fairly well also. They also serve Vietnamese iced coffee the way I like it; crazy sweet and crazy strong. If I could, I'd give this place Pho TEN stars. read more

Pho Tan - Amazing Hue Spicy Beef Noodle ( Bun Bo Hue ) - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

We had a great time. Good food, good service, spacious, clean, bright place. We love the beef stew pho. We will be back read more

3.5 stars for Pho Tan Was hesitant to try pho in Poway but we were surprised how tasty and piping hot the broth was! I thought the broth was a bit sweet and that's how my daughter likes it but my husband thought it was a bit salty. A few limes ‍ and sriracha fixed it for me. There was a lot of protein in our bowls which is a plus for me. Flew back to SD on Friday night at 8p and noticed Pho Tan opened until 10. Ordered four bowls of pho and we were happy campers! The servers were nice and checked in on us a few times. We will be back! read more

Food was great! Very OG Vietnamese dishes. Their bun and pho noodles were perfectly cooked and seasoned. And nothing was overly salty. Just great Vietnamese flavors. Good job chef! read more

Clean, spacious, newly remodeled pho restaurant tucked in the corner of the North Park Produce shopping center. Staff are friendly and service is quick. The pho broth is rich, flavorful, and served piping hot - just the way it should be! They have a good variety of meat combos, a chicken pho, and even a vegetarian pho. If you're not feeling noodle soup, there's also a great selection of broken rice dishes, vermicelli, stir-fry dishes, and sandwiches. We ordered pho tai (rare steak), the shaken beef (bo luc lac), and a broken rice plate. Everything was very tasty. Glad to have this pho place in Poway! read more

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Updating my review: I have to watch my blood sugar and was really sad, thinking I couldn't eat at Pho Tan anymore. However, they were super accommodating and replaced the rice noodles with cooked bean sprouts. I really appreciate the flexibility! Confirmed no glucose spike with my glucometer! read more

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First of all when you walk in it smells very nice, they have incense burning so it takes away that gross pho restaurant smell and is very pleasant. The employees are very nice and you order your food on a tablet at your table and they bring your food out pretty fast after that. Their filet mignon pho is very delicious. Broth is made right and the tender meat just melts in your mouth and they give you fresh garnishes with it. We will def be back! read more

Amazing service and amazing food! The pho was perfect and the short rib had a ton of flavor. Will definitely be coming back!

I love their Bun Bo Huế here, very authentic. Service is friendly. Will come back to try their other dishes as they look so good on the menu. read more

Amazing Pho!! Truly some of the best I've ever had. Love the touch of lime in their water - super refreshing. Clean tables, and well organized sauces on each table which as a sauce girl I *loved*. Wonderful service. We also got the rice bowl and vermicelli noodle with pork. Every dish delivered, but the pho's flavor just blew me away. Definitely coming back here! read more

Not the same quality as when they first opened. Still good but not great. Bun Bo Hue has less of the authentic ingredients. read more

Pho Tan - Vietnamese Near Me - Poway, California

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...la niña and pho. gtfo with your psl. perfect for those days when poway temps dip below 70 decent pho. broth is average. spring rolls are on the small side read more

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Great service, great pho and consistent as always, ordering in the iPad made it simple. Broth is savory and not bland or too salty. Hard to find good pho places anymore. Our go to spot for sure moving forward. read more

Pho Tan: "B" or "3.8 stars" meaning "Good: a solid choice if in the area, but not a destination restaurant." Executive summary: If you live in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, or the east side of Scripps Ranch, I think Pho Tan may be your best bet for Vietnamese food without having to drive further. Bright, spacious, easy parking, friendly service and good food, definitely a happy discovery for me. Sunday night last week, we didn't feel like cooking and craved Vietnamese food. I noticed the new Vietnamese restaurant on Yelp a few days before, so this was a great opportunity to try them out. The decor is neighborhood Asian style - not fancy, but comfortable, and better than many. Lots of windows, spread out seating, and something I love about Vietnamese restaurants, all you can use cutlery, napkins and sauces. Pho Tan currently has a special - free coffee with $20+ order. The owner, Julie, served us, and she kindly substituted a lime-aid for me, since drinking a Vietnamese coffee at dinner time would have easily kept me awake until 4am. Pho Tai Chin (Rare beef & lean brisket) " B " : I ordered the rare beef to be on the side, but they forgot. Nonetheless, the broth had good beef flavor, a hint of sweetness balancing the savoriness. I could taste it wasn't just msg in boiling water, but broth that had been boiling and reduced for some time. The beef and bean sprouts tasted fresh, with a good portion of noodles and protein. Com Thit Nuong (Grilled pork with rice) " B " : One of my favorite dishes. The bad places, one bite of the pork and you can tell it's not fresh. Definitely not the case here. A very good blend of smoke, sweet, and savoriness. If the pork had a bit more char and was served hotter, it would easily get a "B+." Canh Go Sot Dac Biet (Fried chicken wings) " B- " : I expected the more traditional, non-breaded style of wings (like from Ngon Ngon To Go in Mira Mesa), but instead, the breading made the wings feel a little like from a pub with sweet & spicy sauce rather than from an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. They were still pretty good. Nicely marinated and fried, with the meat still tender and juicy. Soda Chanh (Lime-aid with club soda) " B " : I like my lime sodas really strong, with lots of lime juice and a good amount of sugar to balance it out. So this wasn't the best I've had, but it's still very good. The lime tasted fresh, and the club soda had good fizz. And, it was free (sorta)! Overall, Pho Tan easily makes it to my "revisit worthy" list. And if you're in North County, not wanting to deal with Mira Mesa or Convoy traffic, this place is it. Hands down, better than any of the Pho Ca Dao's in the area. ------------------------------------------- Food Grading Scale: A+: Life changing. You remember these bites for the rest of your life. Occurs very infrequently and when it does, you'll know it. You don't even know how to further improve it with a magic wand. A: Wow! Excellent. You felt happy biting into it. You're considering whether it's life changing, but know it misses the mark. A-: Very very good. Whatever it is, it's one of the best, but you can think of further improvements. B+: Very good. Very enjoyable, not to the point of "impressive," but worth revisiting. B: Good. A solid example of whatever it is, offering enjoyment, but not enough for making an effort to get. B-: Not bad. If in a pinch to eat something, this offers some enjoyment and is a reasonable option. C+: Mediocre plus. Pretty average, but with one or two positive characteristics you can identify. C: Mediocre. "Meh". Very average. Not bad enough to make you angry, but nothing good about it at all. C-: Bad. You recognize it for what it is, but a very bad rendition. Your foodie self is a little pissed, and feeling like a dummy you ordered it. D: Awful. Whoever cooked it should be ashamed of themself. Somehow, you still managed to swallow a bite. F: WTF is this? Inedible. One chew, you had to spit it out. Fire the chef. read more

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