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Pho Viet Express

3.7 (194 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Spring Rolls, Pork Chop Plate and #61 , and a kids pho
Lara S.

Been going here for YEARSSSS (even back before I had kids lol) and all I can say is that the food is amazing and flavorful each and every visit. This restaurant has honestly became one of my comfort go to's Viet restaurant and I will forever stand by that. Their pho here is also absolutely flavorful and super yummy. Staff and service is overall great, friendly and attentive. 100/100

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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.

Rice, shrimp spring rolls and garlic fried shrimp

I always love the food here! The customer service is great and the food always taste amazing!

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

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?

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!

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Yummy food. Cute retro vibes with the fish tanks and the server was really attentive. I love a chill spot that has good ass pho. Thank you

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

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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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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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