Absolutely wonderful experience here. The staff is incredibly kind, personable, and genuinely…read morehelpful, especially Mr. Lee, who really made me feel welcome. The pho itself is outstanding: rich, flavorful broth (honestly one of the best I've had), with excellent noodle to meat portions that feel generous and well balanced. Every bite was comforting and delicious. I also had the coconut strawberry smoothie! Tasted very fresh, and not too sweet. Like a TRUE coconut flavor. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

The broth here is scrumptious. The previous pho I had was Pho Bo, and I like this at least as much…read moreas that one. Maybe even more. Professor Google AI does say that authentic pho broth should be clear, so there are people that would consider the broth here "dirty." But I am by no means a pho broth purist, so when I see the little flakes of ambiguous bone marrow, I see umami is what I see. Aside from that, I do see a couple indications that they are trying to cut cost a tad. For example, the veg plate only has a single slice of jalapeño while I feel most other joints would have several. That's not a huge deal as I usually just put one in. However, they are a tad meager on the basil as well, which is bad as I always put in all my basil.

Food was delicious, good service and priced well. Lately it's been crowded during dinner time so go…read moreearly.

Pho Hiep is a Vietnamese eatery located a few doors down from a 99 Ranch in Chula Vista. We came…read morehere for a late lunch after visiting Sesame Place. Inside, its clean, brightly lit, and with walls adorned with artwork and musical instruments. Clean restroom too. The food portions are huge - a large is really large. Quality wise, the flavors are mostly there with some minor issues that make me rate 3 stars: Grilled Pork Bun came in a huge heaping bowl with lots of grilled pork. Most places slice up the pork evenly so its easier to heat. Here, we had a mix of some thinly sliced and some real thick pieces that were more a bit too chewy. Grilled Shrimp Rice - Usually our 5yo loves Vietnamese-style grilled shrimp but he was not a huge fan in the case. The shell-on shrimp were crooked properly but its missing some of the sweet, lemongrass flavors that we've grown to love and expect. Our son wound up eating all the pickled shredded carrots and radish instead. Wife ordered the BBH which looked really authentic with pieces of congealed pork blood and pieces of beef mixed onto a mild, non-spicy lemongrass broth. She liked the dish, but did comment that some of the beef pieces were on the chewy side.

Paris Express' crispy pork belly banh mi lives rent-free in my head--and honestly, I'm not even mad…read moreabout it. The pork belly is ridiculously good: perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and every bite hits that salty, savory, slightly sweet balance that makes you pause mid-bite like "wait...why is this so good?" It's one of those sandwiches where you tell yourself you'll save half for later and then suddenly it's gone. Something about their sauce... I always pair it with their sugarcane drink, which is the perfect refreshing reset between bites.

Decent banh mi for Chula Vista. I first tried these sandwiches through Door Dash but of course I…read morewanted to wait to eat it fresh before writing a review. I appreciated that if you ask for veggies on the side, they will give it to you individually for each sandwich. I've never seen that before. Banh mi shops usually just throw it all in a fat bag and call it a day. I'm not a fan of their dac biet but the heo quay is crispy and delicious, and also not one you can find at most banh mi shops. The bread is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. The veggies are fresh and the flavors are there. Good customer service and fair prices. I now won't always need to drive all the way to City Heights for my banh mi fix!

I spontaneously found this spot while looking for a place to have a late breakfast at…read more Definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone. I have a soft spot for places with hyper-specific menu with small amount of items that they specialize in. The spring rolls were thicc with two "c" and the soup was so delicious. The meat was so tender it fell off the bone! 11/10 would recommend and come back myself. The staff is very welcoming and nice! The restaurant is small and fills in quick so you gotta get on a waitlist and pay attention hard when called. As an entertainment side story that is in no way regarding service here because guys nailed it well for how busy it was: We did have an "interaction" with another guest who was convinced we took her spot in line and were seated at "technically her table." While in reality they never even answered when were called (a person called them inside and came outside to call as well) and somebody else (a party of two) ended up being sat instead of them. When it was our turn, they didn't even call our party by name, the person running the shift just pointed at us and called us up because he knew we also were waiting for an hour and we had a friendly conversation earlier. But yeah, for some reason girly-pop really felt a need to not only tell us they were skipped "because of us" but go on nagging about it lol

Another great pho spot. Also great value. There is a lot of rib meat in the signature pho. The…read morerolls are also one of the largest I've seen. The restaurant is kind of small so when they are short staffed the wait can take a bit longer. But even with that the service was really good and quick.

This was my first time trying Pho Convoy Noodle House a Vietnamese restaurant on Otay Lakes Rd in…read moreChula Vista, CA. I had a craving for Vietnamese Pho. The last time I had Pho soup was 7 years ago when I was living in the east coast. I ordered the large #1 Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach which translates to Rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon and tripe. This soup did not disappoint!! I added the fresh basil, lemon, house sauce, sriracha, and hoisin sauce. The soup was so delicious!! I also ordered the #18A: shrimp spring rolls also very delicious. I look forward to coming back to have this soup again and trying their Banh Mi sandwiches. The service was great and restaurant was very clean. Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

I love their food! I really recommend it!…read more Very good quality and they are very friendly

Everything was so good, my girlfriend and I had came during 3pm with no wait. They took our order…read moreand was pleased with how fast the food came out. Everything was so delicious! Refreshing and seasoned to perfection. We are most definitely coming back!! The drinks were so good too, minty calamansi! Reminds me when Lola would make it for me when I was young!! The seating was pretty nice, if you want a booth or chairs or even sitting at the bar. Everything's spacious and comfortable!!

Amazing service & ambiance. So many good options. A must try…read moreif you're looking for good ramen and other options (:

The food here was absolutely delicious, and the service was truly impeccable. From the moment you…read moresit down, you're immediately taken care of--water is brought right away, and the staff works seamlessly together to make sure everything runs smoothly. The team operates like a well-oiled machine, and it really shows in the overall experience. Between the attentive service and fantastic food, this place is definitely a standout. Highly recommend! The location is large and keeps busy all the time. Great prices and large portions

The food is good and service is really fast. This is my go-to pho spot in the area. The place is…read moreclean and can get busy in the evenings. Expect to be on a waitlist for a bit around dinner time. Drink a lot of water before you go and during your meal though. There's a lot of MSG in the food and you'll feel it afterward.

This is my second time dining here I absolutely loved the shrimp pho…read more I ordered the shaken beef garlic noodles, absolutely delicious I can't wait to come back and order more items on the menu . 10/10 highly recommend

Food and drinks are delicious! I would rate it 10/10 HOWEVER…read morethe one problem is that there are people loitering/ smoking and asking customers for money right at the entryway and patio. These are not good people, Making it very uncomfortable to go inside. These individuals are also Coming inside to use the restroom and smoke in the bathroom. I will not come back with my family, Imagine if one of my kids went inside the restroom while that is happening. please owners do something:(

"If you're going to get Vietnamese food, go to the one on Sweetwater" - my Elderly Aunt…read more Now, my elderly aunt (in her 80's) hardly ever voices her opinion. She was raised to be soft-spoken. So, if she insists on going to a specific restaurant for Vietnamese food, then you know that the place is good. Spoiler alert: she was right. As an out-of-towner, nothing makes me happier than trying a family-owned business, especially when it's recommended by someone (bonus points, when it's someone who's culinary POV I respect). I was meeting up with my Godson & his family. When my aunt overheard that we would be going to meet at a nearby Vietnamese restaurant in National City (which will remain unnamed), she insisted that we go to the one on "Sweetwater" (Pho Mai Cali & Grill) instead. FOOD: Eggrolls - 8.5 / 10 Warm, crispy. Just how I like them. I always appreciate when they are served alongside their signature Vietnamese sweet + sour sauce. The fish sauce is especially pronounced & very welcome. #8 (Pho with Rare Steak + Meatball) - 8.9 / 10 Rich, beefy, umami broth. The steak is tender. The meatballs have an interesting spongy texture. Plenty of long, chewy rice noodles. I don't always get pho when I go to a Vietnamese restaurant (I know, I know, I'm weird). So, when I get pho, it is a big compliment & a vote of confidence. I liked it & would gladly come back. Huge shout-out to the entire team. Service was phenomenal. We were a group of 7 waiting on 2 (coming from work). Our female server was beyond gracious with the numerous times she check-in on us. Especially with not saying a word that we went quite a bit over their closing time (I hate doing that, but it was others in my party that arrived later, & I was overly generous with gratuity in cash). Please support family-owned businesses like Pho Mai Cali & Grill. I would happily come back any day of the week.

I've never dined in at this restaurant and have only ordered through Grubhub so my review is based…read moresolely on how they prepare/package the food, presentation, and taste. Every single time I've ordered everything I've had here has been pretty good so I can only imagine having it fresh in house. They package everything well and accordingly. Their portions are big on certain items. Some of the newly repeat items I've been ordering are their egg rolls, spring rolls, and combination special vermicelli noodle bowl. All 3 have been heavy in my rotation and they do a nice job of serving it well! Their egg rolls arrive almost 1 hour later and is still crispy! Their spring rolls are huge!!! So they are definitely worth the price. Their peanut sauce is okay though it could be better. The special combination vermicelli noodle salad bowl is amazing! Huge portions and includes everything like beef, shrimp, egg rolls, pork, chicken, vermicelli noodles, veggies, and nuoc mam fish sauce. Generous portion that could easily feed 2 and they squeeze everything nicely in the container. I also love how big their container for nuoc mam is because I always need extra of that!

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.