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Pho Viet Express

3.7 (191 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Andrea Q.

I called in a to go order, and it was ready in 10 minutes. I enjoyed a bowl of pho and some shrimp spring rolls. Their menu has a lot of options, so I will definitely be back.

Pho Special. #1 from the menu.
Cezar S.

Excellent customer service. Very impressive on how organized and clean the place we're. Food was delicious. I ordered their grilled pork chop (very flavourful) plate and my wife ordered their house special pho. The place was clean and each table included all necessary condiments and utensils, which isn't usual. Not so busy on site. However, there were a handful of customers who ordered take outs. Will definitely go back here.

Mystery meat "chicken"

They brought me egg rolls off another table then lied about it. And demanded I pay for them!!!!! And refused to bring a manager. This location needs a great deal of improvement. Lack of accountability from the wait staff is very disappointing. There was clearly an owner/manager here however the server refused to discuss my concern with the manager and bring them to the table. We get viet food all the time but the "chicken" was weird and my wife did not want to eat it. We ordered our dishes with egg noodles. Both of them were brought with rice noodles. The server girl said they would bring us egg noodles on the side. When I asked for them the guy working there who is probably the owner he left to the kitchen and then the server girl's mom came out, took our bowls and said they need to take our bowls back and replace the noodles with egg noodles otherwise they would need to charge us. We weren't even concerned about that, we just wanted to get our food. After that the server girl remembered to ask if we wanted drinks with our food. Our egg rolls were delivered after our soups and to the wrong table where they sat for 5 minutes until they realized their mistake and grabbed them off the other table. The server girl came out and got confrontational about us being dissatisfied with the food and service calling us rude and admitting that her mom was the manager here all along. Server lied. Took our money, gave us bad food which my wife did not enjoy one bit and egg rolls off another table. Disgusting!!!!!! ==== Response to owner's damage control reply: ==== We did not ask to comp the whole meal. Simply the dish my wife didn't eat which I uploaded a picture of here to Yelp AFTER you refused to comp it so checkmate and nice try buddy. You just have been proved to be lying. You are also lying about me trashing your bathroom which is a very disgusting thing to do. You also probably lie about what kind of meat you serve. (After trying your "chicken" I stopped eating it and left the rest in the bowl and only ate the noodles and crab balls) Where does the lying stop?

Beef plate
Alexis S.

Man I've lived in SD all my life but have not dined at this establishment til today The gentlemen who assisted me was quick and efficient I ordered a beef plate and man i wish i came here sooner Enjoy the fish tanks while you wait i was captivated

13. Rare steak, well done flank, beef meatball.
Marc P.

For appetizers I ordered the fried chicken and it was very regular. There was a nice crisp with juiciness but just wasnt flavorful. The sweet and sour sauce did help add flavor to the chicken which overall makes it 7.5/10. I ordered the number 13 and everythingwas perfect from the veggies, broth, and rice noodles and meat. Service was quick and the server was very helpful. Very nice dining area with good lighting and space between other tables. Definitely will be returning!

Spring rolls
Alvin Jarod A.

Broth 5/5 Noodles 4/5 Meat 4/5 Veggies 5/5 Overall Pho rating 4.5/5 Spring rolls 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Notes: Really clean restaurant. Waiter was really attentive and friendly.

Rare steak pho with bok choy and extra lemon just how I like it!
Vianca S.

I have been going here for many many years. I love that they always remember my order and they're so friendly. It's just the best mom and Pop shop you can find. I love that. It's always consistent here and it feels so clean. The best pho spot here in the south east area!

pho tai
Shannon Y.

pretty good pho! not bad for something quick. of course, we all have our pho preferences, but this bowl was really tasty. i ordered takeout, but they made my food super fast! i got pho tai w lots of chili oil! tastes similar to what my mom would make for me back at home!

Spring Roll

The spring roll was good and the service there is great. I ordered and my food was ready in about 10 minutes. The beef plate is flavorful and worth the money. The chicken wings are right. The sauce helps.

chicken spring rolls
Bernadette T.

I can't recommend this family owned pho shop enough! They have a variety of Viet dished including pho, rice plates, and vermicelli. The pho broth is truly delicious, much more flavorful than many other typical pho spots, and you can tell the food is made well. The service is awesome too, they are attentive and check in regularly; thank you Ryan for your hospitality! food ordered - 7. rare steak and brisket pho: perfect amount of meat and noodles, I was full after this! - 29. viet express rice plate: this is a great rice plate because it have 4 different types of meat so a lot of variety! also comes with a small bowl of soup - chicken spring rolls: not on the menu (I believe it is pork and shrimp on the menu but we replaced the meat w chicken) Ryan recommended dipping into fish sauce, and it was delicious!!! Definitely recommend this pho shop in National City and prices are great compared to other spots!

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The prices were extremely affordable the food was amazing and there so many options. The seafood pho is soo good

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11 months ago

Last time I went our shrimp was deveined and the meal was overall fantastic! Updating review to 5 stars. Will be back. Thank you!

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Delicious! Fresh and flavorful as can be. Was a real treat and close to the 54 Freeway.

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10 months ago

We always order a few staples... beef or chicken pho and egg rolls. They never disappoint! The food is amazing and the service is great.

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Great family owned restaurant! Food is simple and delicious, always my quick go to for rare steak pho and a side of fresh spring rolls!

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I give this place 5 stars. This is my friend's pho shop. I love the beef plate with egg rolls.

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6.3 miCity Heights
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It has been a while. But they still have the same friendly atmosphere, and those delicious little…read morerice plates. My colleagues got soup but I got a vermicelli plate with pork and shrimp. I don't know what number it is but it is so good! What I really like about coming here is that it is very down to earth. Most of the customers are from the Little Saigon area of City Heights. I do feel like I've been transported somewhere else. I didn't feel like getting the mung bean pudding so that will have to wait until next time.

Just moved here and looking for my go to Vietnamese spot. Took my mom here while she was visiting…read moreand we were pleasantly surprised! The space is a cozy mom & pop shop in city heights. The place was packed with Vietnamese so we must have been in the right spot! The fooooood: -Bun Bo Hue Great traditional flavor!! They even have shrimp paste you can add to adjust the flavor to your liking. 8.5/10 -Banh Beo chen This is more of a hue style with the ground shrimp and the fried pork skin on top. Probably my favorite dish. It was light and delicious! 8.8/10 -Banh Canh Cua A crab noodle soup with tapioca udon. The flavor was a bit bland but I added in some fish sauce and it made it better. The crab meatballs had great texture and flavor. 7/10 Overall, this place was delicious and I would absolutely come back to support this mom & pop shop.

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Goi Cuon

4.5(895 reviews)
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This is my go to local spot for a quick bite to eat! Never disappoints me and fresh food every…read moretime. MY FAVORITE!! First off, the staff here is so friendly and it's family owned. Always providing amazing recommendation and the service is fast. Second, any item here is delicious. Never had such a unique spot offer spring rolls of any sorts. I love the combo spring roll #1 for only $14 you get a variety of spring rolls and dumplings with a side of soup. Such a good deal! I also love their vermicelli dishes, Banh mi, and pho. If you're looking for a delicious spot in the Hillcrest area, I recommend stopping by for a bite! Food: 10/10 never disappoints, delicious and hearty Service: 10/10 so friendly and fast Parking: 8/10 small parking lot but easy to find spots to park!

So many options for spring rolls! Visiting from out town…read more I love spring rolls so had to try this place. They have combos available. You can use class pass to purchase here. The service was good. They recommended something my boyfriend could have (shellfish & nut allergy). He got the chicken pho I tried shrimp roll, shrimp & Crispy snack roll & beef pho roll. The crispy snack was delightful. Enjoyed the crunch within the roll. Came with 3 sauces- coconut, peanut & another one i dont remember but it was similar to peanut sauce. All tasty You order from the menu at table or you can place to go order at counter. Its smaller space in strip mall.

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Thanh Tinh Chay

4.9(1.4k reviews)
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Not sure if I trust some of these negative reviews, since some of them even said they didn't eat…read morethe food. Others you can't even see their profiles. So, I'll leave a legitimate review along with pictures. Initially, we were ambivalent about trying this place due to the high prices but they also have an exceptional rating on Google and Yelp. 4.9 on both Google and Yelp, that's rare. We bit the bullet and headed there. Parking can be tough but luckily we found parking in front of the restaurant. It was free after 8 pm on a Tuesday. If you go earlier or on the weekends, I would read the parking sign more carefully. There might be free street parking on the left side behind the restaurant. Don't quote me on that. Like I said, parking is not as easy as other places in SD. There are quite a bit of tables to sit in. It wasn't busy when we went. Yes, they do have a very large menu with like 1,000 items. We are not vegetarian or vegan but we have tried vegan places in Denver, CO. We ordered eel Helen pho roll, crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi, and duck wonton noodle soup. The owner also gave us complimentary desserts, vegan corn pudding and vegan creme. She also gave us cookies and two cups of that delicious special water to go. That special water is hands down one of the best drinks I've ever had. Prices range $22-30. -eel Helen pho roll 5 - not real eel but this was very tasty. I like that the rolls don't fall apart easily. -crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi 5 - the bread has a crispy exterior and the inside is moist. The chestnuts and pineapple really pair well together. I devoured this fast. -duck wonton noodle soup 5 - I really like the broth and the noodles. -vegan corn pudding 5 - this has corn with some coconut. It's a light dessert. -vegan creme 5 - this tastes like the real thing. I honestly wanted more.

Holy shit I am so impressed!!! We found street parking right in front. When we walked in we were…read moregreeted by Tran and seated right away. She went through the menu with us and gave us water. Water that tasted so freaking good! She mentioned the recipe is from the Middle East. Tran was so amazing! Plenty of seating inside. We found this restaurant on google searching vegan restaurants. This place did not disappoint. To be honest I knew it was going to be good cause being Vietnamese myself, my mom always used fresh ingredients!! Everything I ate tasted like my mom's cooking and that is extremely rare! Everything we ordered was 10/10!! I have no complaints from anything we ordered. It is expensive but you definitely pay for the quality of the food and you can taste it tooo! Can't wait to come back!!

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Thanh Tinh Chay - Fried eggplant, vegan cafe sua da and a fantastic noodle dish recommended to me. Vegan, gluten free, and so tasty. Yummy yum yum.

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Kingfisher - The flan was a great end to the meal

Kingfisher

4.3(686 reviews)
6.5 miGolden Hill

I throughly enjoyed my dining experience at Kingfisher. My partner and I had a reservation here and…read morewas seated promptly after we arrived. The hostess had a note for our anniversary celebration. They also printed a little celebatory note directly on the menu - a great personal touch. Our server was friendly and answered any questions we had. We ordered the beef tartare, smoked aged duck, and the deep fried sand bass. For the drink we ordered the Seasame Soirée. While our food came out pretty slow, I'd say it was worth the wait. We also enjoyed 2 complimentary glasses of bubbly while we waited as part of our anniversary celebration. The restarant itself is decorated beautifully with a jazzy ambiance. The interior had bits of gold and green with a beautiful pearlescent leafy wallpaper. The bar is located in the center and also doubles as a centerpiece to the restuarant. Restrooms are located in the back - there we many private, clean and spacious rooms. Below is a summary of the food we ordered: Beef Tartare (5/5) - Savory, sweet and spicy beef tartare dressed in fish sauce and thai chilis. Paired alongside fresh herbs like cilantro, shiso, argula and radicchio. The sesame rice crackers were light and airy. Smoked Dry Aged Duck (5/5) - Perfectly cooked, sweet and salty aged smoked duck paired with rice noodles, herbs and 2 different sauces. I appreciated the many ways you can wrap and enjoy the duck. I do wish the slices of duck were either smaller or thinner - it's hard to eat in one bite. Whole Fried Sand Bass (4/5) - I'll always order a whole firied fish wherever I go and this was no expection. I loved the sweet & sour ginger sauce. The fish was a bit over-fried in my personal opinion, but the inside is still very soft and tender. Sweet & Sour Rice Noodles (5/5) - Aboslutely delicious! Slippery and cold rice noodles dressed in fish sauce and other seasonings. It's not overpowering at all and goes great with the Whole Fried fish as well. Seasame Soiree Cocktail (5/5) - A very unique drink made with gin, ginger, coconut, seasame seeds and more. It was very fragrant in the best way. The flavor really develops after the first sip. I love how nutty and decadent yet light this drink is. Overall, I had a great experience here and this is one of the top restaurants I've had the pleasure of enjoying in SD. Highly reccomend especially if you like Vietnamese food / fish-sauce forward dishes. (At least for the dishes I ordered)

Really delicious drinks and food in a beautiful setting…read more We were seated basically immediately upon arrival which was nice. Our waitress was very friendly and gave us a good rundown of her favorites. To order, we ended up going with the beef tartare, the artichokes, and the baguette. The baguette was fresh, warm and delicious. The beef tartare was a standout and had a yummy amount of spice. The artichokes were pretty good but aren't a must get. A point was lost here for the time between receiving those starters and our mains (the scallops and half chicken). They were both delicious, but the gap in time was so large that we had to take most of those two to go to meet our next reservation. Had they came out about 20 mins sooner, we would have had more time to enjoy. Recommend nonetheless though! The cocktails were great as well.

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