10/10. The chicken pho was delicious and was genuinely the best I've ever had, and I'm a pho expert. It's family owned and everyone there is so kind, service was amazing, prices weren't bad, the portion for the small was perfect and the outdoor seating area was very cute. Will definitely be coming back all of the time. read more

SB Pho - Small Chicken Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Honestly I don't even think this is authentic Vietnamese pho. Who would use vegetable as a replacement of bean sprout? For a small beef pho for $18+ only took me two bites? I would not recommend it! With fresh spring roll the wrapper is way too soft and doesn't hold everything together at all. I am extremely disappointed that this restaurant is definitely not authentic Vietnamese pho and how unsatisfied this can be. I would not recommend any Asian restaurants around here, the quality is not great (extremely poor) and serving in a highly popular place like state street is definitely not worth it. If anyone wants real authentic Asian foods, please go to LA. For example, if you are looking for Thai food, go to Thai town, if you are looking for Korean food go to Korean town, Chinatown, or other places in LA that serve better quality of foods. For those who rated this restaurant 4+ STARS, I am sure they are definitely not Asian to know the real authentic Asian foods. Asian immigrants or Asian American can tell if the quality of the real authentic Asian food is better or not. Blind people don't understand the quality and authenticity of the food so whatever they think it's good then is good but to me or any other Asians, they would definitely feel the same way too. What a disappointment. I can promise you, my pho broth tastes so much better than this. read more

SB Pho - Extremely small, it only took me two bites. This is very disappointing and not worth $18+. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

SB Pho was an okay experience overall, but unfortunately nothing that really stood out to me. The setup is casual straightforward where you order at the front first and then find a seat. They also have a cute little outdoor courtyard area, which is a nice option if you want to enjoy your meal outside. I ordered the Pho and a Strawberry Boba. The pho was probably the weakest part of the meal for me. The broth tasted a bit bland and was lacking some of the depth and richness I look for in a bowl of yummy pho. The meat was also a little chewy. One interesting difference was the instead of the usual bean sprouts, they served shredded cabbage with the pho. I thought that it was a fun variation and gave the bowl a different texture. I also tried the fresh rolls, they seemed a little bit dried out, and the rice paper had become somewhat hard and too chewy. The dipping sauce, however, was really yummy and helped make them more enjoyable. Surprisingly, my favorite part was the strawberry boba. I wasn't expecting too much, but I was really enjoying it! This spot is more casual, the service was nice, but the food didn't quite wow me. If I was in the area, I would want to try their other offerings like the Bahn Mi. read more

SB Pho - Pho, Fresh Rolls, and Strawberry Boba - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food is meh. Rice: meh. Ban mi: meh. But the cabbage salad add tofu for $17 portion is just ridiculously small, it's like a side dish. For $17. Never again. Best Vietnamese in SB? No. Edit: Owner says they ran out of larger containers but they weigh 'the ingredients'. Sure they do. That portion on a normal sized plate is not $17. It is a rip off. Avoid this restaurant. read more

SB Pho - Ban mi for scale. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Great family homemade Vietnamese authentic food. The bulgogi bahn mi is delicious. It's a hit spiced but very flavorful and fresh. Also the pho is so tasty and heavy pour The parking is free for 75 min in the adjacent lot. It's hard to find the space so look for unit 10 read more

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Broth lacked flavor. Very small portions for high price. Will stick with my other pho spots instead.

I love this cozy nook. There's a lot of fun options on the menu like boba and banh mi, but we ordered hot soups for the cold winter afternoon. They offered cabbage instead of bean sprouts which was flabbergasting but when we asked for bean sprouts, they brought it to us. The soup was the perfect amount of hot temperature, which wasn't scalding but warmed up my soul. I thought the noodles were a bit over cooked since they were choppy and sticky to each other, but my love thought they were fine. I inhaled the soup though. Super flavorful. Would come again. read more

SB Pho - Large Veggie broth, Vietnamese Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Ambiance on patio at Victoria court was lovely. Quiet, brick with climbing ivy. Food was great and they bring food out to patio. Enjoyed my meal. Boba texture not great. read more

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the BESSST chicken pho I've ever had in my life (I've had many chicken pho's from Seattle, Bay Area, etc). The broth is insanely rich and flavorful, chicken cooked to perfection...honestly a solid 1000/10! read more

SB Pho - Large Chicken Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

They use cabbage instead bean sprouts and just a few small basil leaf. Sriracha and hoisin sauce bottles aren't clean. read more

I got the pho beef rib eye. The broth had no depth to it, just tasted like salt. Noodles were on the overcooked side. Also I wasn't given any bean sprouts, instead they served cabbage on the side...the lime was brown and Thai basil was old. For the amount you're paying you'd think you'd get quality ingredients. The restaurant was very hot inside, so I sat outside. The service was quick, you just pay and order at the counter. read more

SB Pho - Pho beef rib eye - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I came here specifically for Pho after reading the great reviews, but unfortunately I was left disappointed. I ordered a large bowl of the chicken pho, which included fresh toppings such as basil, jalapenos, one lime, cabbage and bean sprouts (upon request). The one thing to be aware if ordering the chicken pho, is that the chicken is cut up into bite sized pieces which sink to the very bottom of the bowl. I was expecting the chicken to at least be larger in size and noticeable. It left me wondering if they accidentally served me a veggie pho, but eventually I came across the small chunks of chicken. I was also hoping for a rich flavorful broth, but that wasn't the case and it seemed to lack seasoning or something. I can't pinpoint what was missing, but I have tried more flavorful pho's from other places. The pho wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best either at a price point of $17.99 for a large. The service was fast and friendly and the restaurant itself is very cute and clean. They also have outdoor seating in the patio area, with heaters provided if dining here at night. Overall, everyone has different expectations when it comes to food but this place just wasn't for me. read more

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Food was great. Pho tasted like it had very clean ingredients, no MSG. Beef stew and banh mi also very good! The portions are small and expensive but it's a gem to find a good pho place in SB. They do show you the bowl size when you order. The service was great. read more

Pho was yummy ! Veggie pho included nice vegetable assortment, beef pho was tender and rich .

Absolutely amazing pho! We loved it so much that we ordered extra to take home. The ambiance inside and outside the restaurant had a wonderful, relaxing vibe. What truly made the experience incredible was the warm hospitality of the staff, everyone was friendly, welcoming, and engaging with pleasant small talk. I will definitely be coming back. Even reheated at home, the pho tasted fresh and flavorful, a real sign of quality ingredients. Highly recommended! read more

SB Pho - Bravo. We made it! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The food tastes good, but portions are small for the price. I ordered the vermicelli noodles and spring rolls for pick up. If you look at other reviews, this is a consistent theme in the feedback. read more

This place is AMAZING!!! My first time trying Vietnamese food and I'm so hooked. The Pho was amazing, as was the curry and spring rolls! Highly recommend! Nice local family too! read more

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SB Pho is always excellent - great service, the beef pho always hits the spot, and don't sleep on the pork tenderloin spring rolls or the banh mi (hands down best bahn mi I've ever had, get the pork tenderloin for sure!) 5/5 would definitely recommend! read more

I discovered this place 2 years ago when it was still 4 Eggs and Pizza and was so happy to find a hidden gem tucked away with authentic tasting Pho! There's indoor and outdoor seating and it's nested away between some small businesses in Victoria Court. It's typically pretty quiet and good service. If you want something a little more refreshing this summer I'd recommend the vermicelli bowl! read more

SB Pho - Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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We found SB Pho on Yelp and went to the restaurant without the reservation. SB Pho is not on the main State Street. It's inside this little europe style food court, which is very cute. We got our table right away upon arrival. We sat outside since it's not that cold and really enjoyed the environment there. We ordered their PHO with beef ribeye small size ($15.99), which was amazing! The broth was super delicious, which was over my expectations.The beef rebeye was very tender. They use the cabbage to replace the bean sprouts, which I was worried about in the beginning since this is not how traditional PHO does, but it turned out very good. They also don't use MSG in the soup, which is very healthy. We also tried Lavender Chamomile Hot Tea ($5.99/pot), which smelled really good and tasted good as well. It's a good bombination with our PHO. The service was good. We will definitely recommend SB Pho to our friends and will visit again to try some other dishes in the future. read more

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This restaurant is a nice little place in the Victoria Court shopping plaza. Close to the parking at Victoria and Chapala - easy in and out. The inside seating is pleasant but small. There is outdoor seating however. Service was good and fairly attentive. The vegan bahn mi were really tasty! Tried the vegetarian pho too, which wasn't too bad. It seems like maybe the pho portions were a bit small. Tried also the egg rolls and also the squash blossom. All that we tried was pretty good. Happy to find this place! read more

The pho was good overall, with a nice, flavorful broth. However, it was missing some traditional sides like bean sprouts, which was a little disappointing. It's also a bit pricey, around $20 per bowl. read more

I came here because I was craving something soupy and pho sounds just perfect. The owner suggested their new spicy pho and it was delicious and flavorful! My only thing is the noodles were a bit overcooked that it was breaking. Other than that, I very much enjoyed the environment and the new spicy pho that hits. Oh, can't forget the Thai tea too. 10/10!! Would love to come back if I ever come to visit Santa Barbara again. read more

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Have you ever had your expectations exceeded? Have you tried something new because it's time. That's what happened here today. I ordered the Bo Kho (beef stew). The flavors! How they enhanced the beef. I'm glad I optioned for the baguette. The crunchy yet soft texture made for great dipping into the spup's broth. I am well pleased and that's rare air! read more

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It was fine. Kind of bland. The ingredients seem fresh. I took it to go, so maybe it's better to eat it there out of a bowl and have more of the full experience. Plus, I ordered it to go and I saw two people come in after me and get their orders before me. When I went inside, I was told oh it just came up when I saw that it was sitting there. read more

Well, the front lady was absolutely superb. She handled everything with efficiency and with a smile, however, the food was far short of authenticity. I had pho. The broth had none of the pho spices flavor. It was just beef broth, very light, a bit oily and bland. I added a lot of hoi sin but condiments are meant to enhance, not be the make-up for the lack. Portion was really small for the price too. Husband had Bahn mi and it was also a small portion with barely any meat inside and again, quite bland. We cannot recommend but hope they will do better, at least match the photos featured in the ad. The courtyard was very charming. read more

Incredibly small portions for a high price. The server stated it's because Santa Barbara locals don't eat much, but you can get much larger portions for much cheaper (and more delicious) at different pho spots in SB. Flavor was more on the sour side. Spent 40 for two people and left hungry. Unfortunate. read more

I've tried many pho places and this one was quite underwhelming. Broth did not have that much flavor and it only came with one choice of meat. For more than $20 for one bowl I'd expect it to have more toppings, which I ended up paying extra to add more protein. It said bean sprouts on menu but I was given cabbage so I had to ask for them. Service was good, attentive. Ambience was cute, I sat outside since it was very slow bc it seemed like the owners family were in n out hauling product. Overall, I would not come back here :/ read more

Stopped by on our way back to the bay from San Diego. When we walked in, there was no one to greet us. Then a man came from outside and seemed rushed. No greeting and vibes did not feel friendly and welcoming. We got 2 small bowls for $40. Barely any meat and you only get 1 option. Sides came with cabbage instead of beansprouts. The broth was good, that was about it. We waited family long for 2 simple bowls and for just being the only costumers there. Mid way into our meals it seemed the family of the owners came and were in and out of the kitchen with kids. Again, no friendly greeting or checking in to see how we were doing. After we ate, we just walked out, still hungry. Would not recommend this place. read more

Hidden inside a quiet courtyard, SB Pho is an unexpected little joint that specializes in pho and Korean-style pizza. I'd heard about this place through a YouTuber I followed and when in SB, I had to give it a try. Originally called "4 Eggs and Pizza," SB Pho unfortunately no longer serves Turkish breakfast eggs and had gotten rid of a lot of their pizza options. We ended up trying their vegan pho and a Korean-style pizza (small). The verdict? The pho was fabulous, with a broth I'd never had before: it was super flavorful and fronted with star anise, which took it over the top. Highly approved! The pizza, while nice and chewy from its sourdough crust, wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It took a while to get it (as it's made to order), and for a small, personal pizza, it was steep at $15. Plus, not a lot of chicken on the pizza, as advertised. Sadly, it fell flat of our expectations. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the pho-- as for the others, they were just-okay. read more

SB Pho - Vegan pho-- so good! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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It was one of the nights we stayed at Santa Barbara and craved for something hot during the cold night. We have searched up and SB Pho stands out during our search. It is near the upper of State Street away from the Pier. It was inside a small comlex that felt like a little walking area with Europe. Small street with shops around and arised stone walking steps going up to the higher part of the walkway. It was a small pop and mom shop with nothing fancy but does have its unique decorations. It is the first type of restaurant. Menus are at the counter so it is easy to go through and make the order with the possible husband of the shop. There is only one type of broth and allows you to choose a type of meat or veggie to add in your soup. It does offer 2 different sizes of bowls and many types of Asian drinks. The broth of soup does not contain MSG which was stated throughout the menu and the signs on State Street. We have decided to order the following: - 4x bowls of Ribeye Pho 3 regular and 1 large - Great, This broth is really good and it has no MSG. They have replaced bean spouts with shredded lattes which are still pretty good. The soup comes out super hot which is the perfect way to serve the Pho since we are putting raw ribeyes inside. Ribeyes were super tender after a few seconds submerged into the soup. It is not the largest size meal but you can always add more rice noodle to beef up the bowl. Great soup and taste. - Pot of Lavender Chamomile tea - Great, everyone enjoys the tea. - Taro smoothie - Ok, it was a little sweet for me but with decent taro taste. Overall, we had a really good experience at SB Pho. We sat at a table outside and felt like we were in one of the European streets. It was a really warming meal and will definitely return. read more

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Very disappointing experience. The food was expensive, flavorless, and came in very small portions. On top of that, the service was rude and unhelpful. Totally not worth the money. read more

SB Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

No frills, just good pho. Great variety of Vietnamese and Korean options on the menu. It's a small, quiet, casual spot just off the main drag of state street. Stopped by on a cold weekday around lunch time where I was craving a hot bowl of Pho. It took about 10-15 minutes to get our food for dine in. The price is a bit steep for the portion sizes but I guess that's what you pay for a prime location in a busy area. The pho itself was delicious but my partner found it a bit greasy. There were plenty of condiments served, and the cashier was kind and courteous. read more

Food is not authentic Vietnamese pho or spring roll. The food is very Americanized. Very small restaurant. No private bathroom in restaurant but has to used public bathroom with code to enter for the whole plaza to use. Not many sitting tables inside or outside. If you want a quick bite yes but if you want authentic Vietnamese than not recommend. The lg pho was very small. read more

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Service was excellent and the restaurant is cute and cozy. The food tasted like what you'd expect from traditional pho, it could use but more meat in my preference but they do have an extra meat option. They give an add ins which are all pretty typical (like lime, jalapeños and basil) except they give cabbage instead of bean sprouts (the bean sprouts are per request) which was different. Nonetheless the experience there was pleasant. read more

I'm pretty picky and it was my first time pho, it was very delicious , the service was nice nothing extraordinary , we sat outside not in the restaurant as it felt too cozy and too warm for our liking, overall would come again! read more

SB Pho - Pizza Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The large was smaller than i'm used to, but it was delicious. I loved the little courtyard the restaurant was in and the service was good.

I had a really bad hangover and pho always hits the spot and so does this place! I ordered the ribeye pho and some tofu spring rolls. The pho broth was really rich and flavorful. Came in steaming hot like I like it (8/10). The sprinkles were your basic tofu spring roll, but can never go wrong with it. The peanut sauce it came with was nicely presented (9/10). I do feel bad because there was only two people working and felt like she was all over the place. read more

Everytime I went to 4 eggs & pizza, the restaurant had been mostly empty. I don't know how they afford the downtown SB rent. The restaurant is tucked away behind Arigato and Daisy's and most people walking on State wouldn't know its existence. My daughter, the little pho connoisseur would rank 4 eggs & pizza first place. 1. Four eggs and pizza 2. Noodle city 3. Saigon noodle house 4. Phamous cafe (which used to be better than noodle city, but really declined a lot in the last few years) I hope 4 eggs&pizza continue to exist, actually I wish they move to Goleta. I know Goleta has more competition, but the place serve the best pho will get way more business here from people who are appreciative of a good bowl of pho. read more

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My experience here was complicated. The broth was really good. Incredibly small portions. Very over priced, they are doing this because of the location. Took longer than a normal pho place to come out of the kitchen. It came with none of the traditional pho veggies of Thai basil, bean sprouts, and jalapenos. This place seems to be run by a very nice family that seem to genuinely be trying to do a good job. I want to see them do well and I want a good pho place in downtown SB. So please please get larger portions and bring out lots of pho veggies for the soup. I can forgive the price and it taking longer. Good luck. read more