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    Xin Chao Eatery

    4.1 (282 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    House Special
    Dung N.

    My friend was raving about this spot, so we finally checked it out on a chilly night back in May of 2024. I got the House Special and they got a bowl of pho tai chin nam. I also ordered their Hawaiian Sunset mocktail. My bowl of pho was loaded with filet mignon, back ribs, brisket and meatballs. The broth was lacking flavor, so I was a bit disappointed in my bowl. Their bowl came with rare steak, brisket, and flank. Their bowls come with generous portions of meat, but lack a hearty broth. My drink was a little to sour for me, but still refreshing. Overall, a decent place for pho- maybe it was an off day for them.

    Faye L.

    I took my mom here today for first time as we nearby . Hot pho and rice plates are always welcomed on a rainy day . I usually adore the service as the staff has mostly been amazing. Today our server was lackluster. Took our order and never came back to check on us so it was me getting up to get things . I asked a helper if our rice plate came with soup and she said no but then our server came up to set down the side of soup . Water refills weren't offered until we asked at the end along with to go boxes and the check . The House special Pho $18 is small but the filet mignon slices and rib bone are the best components . Broth wasn't very hot . The rice plate $20 had three items which were generous and tasted pretty good . My pet peeve is when a server stands there with the tablet for you to pay and tip. It's awkward especially when service wasn't very good . Tip options are automatic 18/22/25 post tax here . Hoping to return with family another time when the usual staff works .

    View from front door
    Fred S.

    The short: Nice ambiance, good service (but they do get very busy at dinner time), and the food is always good and out quickly. Bahn mi is a winner; pho serviceable; milk and Thai teas are worth it during happy hour only -- half off. Classy and trendy, perfect spot for a dinner date in Del Mar. The long: I have been to this restaurant over a dozen times and surprised I hadn't reviewed it yet. Pho tai 4/5. My kid says 5/5 and me and my wife rate it a bit lower 3.5/5, but my daughter loves the pho here. For a family night out you can't go wrong as there are plenty of options that are delicious. Bahn mi w/ grilled chicken is 4.5/5 this is as close as a place will get to perfection. The sandwich is delicious and they are mostly generous with the chicken. On an occasion or two, the produce was sub par and they immediately made things right if you talk to management. If you order extra chicken, $5 bucks will more often than not get you a second generous serving. On rare occasion, they'll be more stingy w/ the extras. (Probably depends on how busy they are and staff) Pork bahn mi 3.5/5 it's good, not memorable. I prefer the grilled chicken, personally. If you don't want chicken though, the pork sandwich isn't going to disappoint. Drinks. They look pretty, but they aren't competitive with the milk teas across the lot. For $6 bucks, your money goes further at omomo and happy lemon just a stones throw away. They have happy hour.. apparently only for high school and college kids; (silly distinction... bad management decision imo.) so if you can get the teas for 3 bucks I guess it's worth it. Else, do yourself a favor and save the money or spend it at Omomo. I order water when they ask full price; try it for yourself and you'll understand why. Service is generally nice here, but it can be a mixed bag. I don't think I've gotten the same wait staff once, but for the most part they are all friendly... just overworked and maybe the place is understaffed at times. Presentation 5/5 the food is prepared and presented beautifully; sometimes it doesn't come out piping hot.. which I always expect, that would be my only complaint. Overall 4.5/5, I'll round it up because yelp doesn't allow for 1/2 stars (it's more 5 than 4 in my book). One final point, the place is trendy and a nice place for a date, don't expect authentic convoy like experience. I'm rating the experience and restaurant for the clientele they cater to and on that end they hit the mark... one of the better eateries in Del Mar.

    Nicole T.

    This place is amazing for asian food for the area, since Del Mar does not have many choices when it comes to this cuisine! If you're looking for a very authentic rich broth in your pho, this is not the place for you as the broth on the pho is lighter and not as heavily seasoned. But it does satisfy any craving and is a quick stop when you're in the area I highly recommend their chicken egg rolls. I was surprised at how juicy they were, and they were fried to perfection! Would definitely come back specifically for this The rice plate was good, but part of the rice was a bit stale (im assuming they dont sell many rice plates daily as most all tables had pho) but I took the leftovers home to recook the next day and it was great

    Shrimp pho
    Margo C.

    The pho is very good here--serving portions are generous and the broth is tasty. The bubble tea is also decent. Service the first time I was here was better than during my second visit. I am not a big fan of the seating here, which is limited and not super cozy or comfortable. I noticed their take out is pretty busy and might prefer that next time,

    Marissa N.

    Pretty bummed. Ordered tofu spring rolls, like it says on the receipt, and when I got there I reminded them that I ordered a large thai tea because they didn't bring out a drink with my pick up order. The host/server tells me they don't have Thai tea and proceeded to set up the credit card machine. The receipt shows I was charged for a large Thai tea so I asked if I could get some kind of drink since I was charged and they came back with a small milk tea which at the time I didn't realize was not a size large. When I got home and opened my food it was shrimp spring rolls, not tofu spring rolls and I can't eat shrimp. So I had to toss my order. Disappointed!!!

    Hair on tofu?!?
    Robyn S.

    I really deliberated for a long time about posting this one for so many reasons. I had been wanting to try Xin Chao for a while now because I live in the area and it looked really cute and tasty. I love supporting local businesses. Let me start by saying that had this not happened, I would have given them a solid 4 stars. The service is friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with cute decor and serveware. Had just the hair on the tofu (which looks from the photo like maybe it was just a crack or possibly a string from corn or the bean sprouts due to my old camera, which I assure you was in fact a hair), I might have "swept it under the rug" and not mentioned it because everything was so beautifully presented and I noticed it instantly and was able to remove the piece of tofu from my plate easily and I didn't see any more tainted pieces, I may have still given them the 4 stars. However, as I was eating the chicken eggrolls, I noticed an uninvited visitor crawling around on my plate. Actually, to be more specific it dropped off of the piece of lettuce that I had wrapped around the egg roll I was actively eating onto my plate. As hard as I try, I cannot unsee this. In fact it makes me weary of eating out in general these days. I get a bit queasy when I think about it. I would have loved to have embraced it and been like, "Bonus! Added protein," but I just can't get there in my mind. I was there on a Tuesday and they had mentioned when I arrived that things were slower than usual because the head chef was off that day. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. And I understand when you are using the freshest ingredients this could happen, but usually aren't there washing protocols in place? Hopefully this was just an off-night. I'm sad that I will not be returning as this is the type of place I would have frequented regularly. You can see the food looks beautiful and from what I tasted before I noticed, I definitely would have returned had this not occurred.

    Caili C.

    We came by craving something comforting for dinner when we found this spot for pho. The pho itself was solid, I liked the broth and the house special comes with a nice variety of brisket, beef rib, flank steak and meatballs. The beef rib was a bit difficult to eat but pretty tender. My friend got the oxtail pho and while we were both excited to oxtail, the meat was a bit tough and the wide noodles here were a bit off and too chewy. We also ordered the spring rolls to share which were good but I wish the peanut sauce had more kick to it.

    oxtail pho
    Molly Z.

    3.5 stars. I've been to Xin Chao twice and my first visit was much better than the second. Service, ambiance and portion size are all solid, but my review comes down to the pho. I got the House Special Pho during my first visit and this was good. The broth could've been more rich, but I was happy with the amount of meat and the texture of the thin noodles. We also got the Chicken Egg Rolls to share, which I enjoyed! I decided to be a bit experimental during my second visit and opted for the Oxtail Pho with wide noodles. Unfortunately the oxtail was pretty tough, and the wide noodles were falling apart in the broth. The summer rolls were average, but overall was pretty disappointed by my second visit. I'd probably still come back if I'm in the area and craving pho, but would stick to the thin noodles.

    Phi tai with extra meatballs
    Christine M.

    We wanted to eat Asian food around one Paseo that's why we ended up at xin chao eatery. The place was nice. This service was also good. But the food was really mediocre. we got shrimp spring rolls to share and each of us got a bowl of pho. I ordered a pho tai plus some extra meatballs. The spring rolls were OK, nothing really special. But the sauce was kind of tasteless. The pho soup was OK. The meat was a little tough and I probably got one big beef ball cut up into 4 quarters. If it's not because of the location, we probably would not have eaten here. they are plenty of better pho places around town.

    Tofu fried rice
    Huyen N.

    Cleanliness: 4 Food: 3 Service: 3 Outdoor and bar seating available. The bowl they served pho in kept the broth nice and hot for the duration of the meal, which is a plus. However, with it being so hot, I guess it's hard for the server to deliver the bowl without rushing to place it on the table. The result? Hot broth spilled on the table and onto my partner without an apology. The server saw it but just rushed away. Pho broth was a tad sweet with a hint of sourness, which was a little odd. The brisket was too tough and chewy. I did like the individual garnishes and condiments provided. No sate, so don't ask. They have the thicker chili paste and Sriracha available, though. We sat close to the kitchen window and were able to hear everything between the kitchen and FOH staff. The man in the kitchen was loud and sounded like he was yelling at the staff, but unfortunately, it's how the older Asian generation speaks. They sound as though they're yelling with a raised voice, but no. However, it made me feel bad for the servers because listening to that all day can make you feel some sort of way. Overall, it was ok. Not a place I'd have on my go-to list but a place I can finally check off my to try list.

    Sweet chili wings
    Grace R.

    3.5 A solid choice for North County San Diegans. Parking is a breeze at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, which is a definite plus. I visited for lunch and found the menu to be somewhat limited, but that can be a nice way to simplify your choices. I ordered the shrimp summer rolls ($9), sweet chili wings, fish sauce glazed wings (6 for $13), and the oxtail pho ($17). The shrimp summer rolls were neatly presented, and the shrimp were pink and plump--definitely a treat! The restaurant was kind enough to split the wings for us, allowing us to sample both flavors. The sweet chili wings brought to mind Mae Ploy sauce, while the fish sauce glaze had a nice balance that I appreciated. The wings themselves were decent, but not the star of the show. Now, let's talk pho: the broth had a slightly sweet note, and the oxtail was tender and flavorful--definitely the highlight of the meal. At $17, it's a good value for the generous portion size. Overall, it's a nice spot if you're looking for something quick and satisfying. The friendly and efficient service made the experience even better. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit!

    Pho

    Beef pho is the best I've ever had and one of my favorite on earth. It's seriously that good.

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    Delicious rare steak pho with flavorful broth. Crave this on the weekly!! And excellent, quick customer service

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    A much needed respite for Pho / Vietnamese food in Carmel Valley!! Love this spot - fo sheezy.

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    Ask the Community - Xin Chao Eatery

    Can they accommodate for a gluten allergy?

    Hello! We have quite a few gluten-free options, and our pho, which is our specialty, is gluten-free.

    I msg used? I have msg migrane allergy

    thank you for contacting us about your dietary restrictions. MSG is a naturally occurring byproduct in many of our key ingredients like soy sauce, and it is also used as a flavoring in some of our dishes. We can do our best to communicate dishes… Read more

    Do you have many vegetarian dishes? Do you offer Vietnamese pancakes?

    On their menu they have a green leaf near their vegetarian options. Which all seem to have a theme of tofu in them. I wouldn't say it's diverse, but it's available. (Since they are fairly new, the menu is small).… Read more

    When will they open?

    They opened this week (9/12/2022). 🎉👍

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    Hoai Hue Restaurant

    Hoai Hue Restaurant

    4.3(654 reviews)
    15.8 miCity Heights
    $$

    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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    Hoai Hue Restaurant - Broken rice with grilled beef and shrimps

    Broken rice with grilled beef and shrimps

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    Goi Cuon - Rolls and rolls

    Goi Cuon

    4.5(895 reviews)
    14.8 miHillcrest
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    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 - Banh mi

    Thanh Tinh Chay

    4.9(1.4k reviews)
    15.8 miCity Heights
    $$

    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.

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

    Thanh Tinh Chay - Water they serve, it has lychee and lemon.

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    Water they serve, it has lychee and lemon.

    Kingfisher - The flan was a great end to the meal

    Kingfisher

    4.3(686 reviews)
    17.3 miGolden Hill

    We had dinner here on March 16th. Food quality and taste was pretty good…read more Service was good too. The ambience and decor was nice. What was unfair and fraudulent was the tax. They already mentioned that 20% service fee will be included. We were OK with that. However, the tax amount that was calculated was not correct. In San Diego, the tax % is 7.75%, however, this restaurant charges almost 10-11%. I was about to tell the server this, but my daughter and wife told me to let it go due to politeness. I don't think I will visit this restaurant again just because of their fraudulent practice.

    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)

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    Kingfisher - Hokkaido scallops $39

    Hokkaido scallops $39

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