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    Xin Chao Eatery

    4.1 (293 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tofu pho
    Nina H.

    I'd had Xin Chao on my radar for a few weeks and finally wandered in after work ready to treat myself. I kicked things off with the shrimp spring rolls and ordered the vegan tofu pho. The spring rolls? Outstanding. They were packed with filling, and the peanut sauce deserved its own fan club. I demolished that plate so quickly I think my fork developed whiplash. The pho arrived and I dove straight for the vegetables. Sadly, they seemed less "cooked" and more "introduced to warm broth". It felt like someone gave them a quick pep talk, rinsed them off, and wished them the best of luck. Still, I remained optimistic, thinking the broth would bring everything together. It did not. That broth had enough sodium to negotiate peace between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. One sip and I could practically hear my blood pressure filing a formal complaint. I ended up asking my server for hot water to dilute it, and the bowl they brought out was so enormous it made my original bowl of pho look like the kid's menu version. An honorable mention goes to the lime that accompanies the complimentary bean sprouts- the wedge they served was so tiny I thought it was included for emotional support. I gave it my best effort, but the pho ultimately defeated me. I took it home and diluted it even more, hoping to salvage it. Special shoutout to my server Julia, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire experience- kind, friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. Even though the pho and I were clearly not meant to be, her hospitality made the meal much more enjoyable. The spring rolls are a must try if you come in here, but the pho might be anyone's guess (or taste, in this case). My tip would be to have ample drinking water on standby.

    Visit April 2026: bar seating available
    Jeff R.

    Visit April 2026 Located in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center in the upper lot from Sky Deck. Tiny but popular little pho shop. Came here on a Saturday night and all the tables were in use so we settled for bar seating. I've never eaten inside truth be told and we had only stopped here for egg rolls to munch on whenever we head up to the OC or LA lol. Their fried egg rolls are really good so of course we started off with them, an order of 9. I do wish they had given more lettuce to wrap them in. More of a kitchen prep issue. There menu is fairly small, at least compared to other Vietnamese spots I have been to. I was torn between "The TCN", tai chin nam, which is rare steak, brisket, and flank, and the "The TNG", tai nam gau, which comes with rare steak, flank, and fatty brisket. I'm a nerd so TNG caught the attention of my Starfleet tricorder but lost me at fatty brisket. I liked my dish. The portion size to price ratio was fairly good. I've had similar size bowls at other places and they were $20+ while this was less than. Broth was bright and not too greasy. Tender pieces of beef. A good stop when you're in the area and craving pho.

    Ryan S.

    Still our go-to place for delicious Vietnamese food. Love their Vermicelli noodle bowl. Lettuce and noodles very refreshing on a hot day. Lots of grilled pork. This dish fills me up. They have the best Vietnamese iced coffee around!! Our server Maya is very friendly. We like that she recognizes us and says hello when we come in. Great service! Restaurant always clean. Love open feel. There is outside seating also.

    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.

    Vermicelli Bowl
    Katherine S.

    Good Viet place for non-Viet people; adequate for Viet people. Food: 3.5/5 I'm Viet, and it's really hard to impress me when it comes to Viet food. This place is not bad! But I've had better in my family's dining room. For the San Diego area, this is a solid pick for phở. The broth is decently flavorful. I understand this is for food waste, but I do wish the phở herb dish had more basil by default. The bún is fine, too. My asian friends like this place, and their standards for Viet food are more normal than mine. Service: 4/5 The workers are nice, and they are very attentive to fulfilling special requests. They were not distant or overbearing. Atmosphere: 4/5 It's a clean, nice place that is as it claims to be: a casual eatery. The music is not overbearing. I would recommend this place for a family meal, a lunch with friends, or a date for an established couple. Final rating: 3.83 (rounding up to 4 on Yelp)

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    David W.

    Xin Chao Eatery is a casual Vietnamese spot in Del Mar. This visit was characterized by friendly, attentive service and comforting food. THE FOOD * Chicken Banh Mi ($12): A well-constructed sandwich. It started with light, warm, and fluffy bread filled with moist grilled chicken. The cilantro, jalapeños, onions, and carrots were bright and fresh. * Next time, I will ask for extra pickled vegetables to better balance the ratio of bread to filling in each bite. * The Sides: The banh mi was accompanied by warm shrimp chips and a flavorful side of bone broth, which was a nice touch. ATMOSPHERE & LOGISTICS * Vibe: A relaxed environment with modern decor, featuring neon accents and clean, round light fixtures. * Seating: The space is functional. There are about 35-40 seats total, including an 8-seat bar and some limited outdoor seating. SERVICE The hostess set the tone with a kind greeting and it continued with friendly, attentive service throughout the visit. OVERALL A great spot for a comforting Vietnamese meal with family or friends.

    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 .

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    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

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    Summer rolls that I ordered take does not taste fresh. The peanut sauce tastes like stale.

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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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    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… 

    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).… 

    When will they open?

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

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    Pho Duyen Mai

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    10.0 mi•Kearny Mesa
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    We had lunch on a weekday at around 11:30. The parking was full, but we were lucky to find a street…read moreparking around the corner from the restaurant. The place was crowded with the lunch crowd but there were tables available. No reservation necessary. No waiting lines out of the door. We were seated immediately. The ambiance is of a relaxing dining room where you can actually enjoy conversations without being rushed. It's a nice place to meet with friends and family to catch up over delicious and reasonably priced food. I had well-done steak pho, and my friend had steak vermicelli. We ordered vegetable spring rolls to share one each. Everything was delicious. The well-done steak in the pho was not overcooked. The pho had so much meat, and the condiments were fresh. The soup tasted great with deep garlic tastes although it was salty so I did not really drink it. The service was prompt and attentive. They came to refill our water a few times. We need to go to the cashier and pay. It's in a small mall in Kearney Mesa, so the lunch time parking is tough, but expect that, it's an excellent place.

    I've been coming to Pho Duyen Mai since it first opened, and for a while, my family was OBSESSED…read more We were here at least once a week, birthdays, lunch, dinner, or honestly any excuse because the food was just that good. Unfortunately, over the years, I feel like the quality has really declined. The rice has been cold and hard, the egg rolls just aren't the same anymore, and some of the food doesn't seem as fresh as it used to. It's disappointing because this used to be one of our go-to family spots. We don't come nearly as often anymore, but every once in a while we'll give it another try hoping things have improved. Unfortunately, we've been disappointed more often than not lately. I really hope they're able to bring back the quality they had when they first opened because we genuinely loved this place. Parking was always easy since it's in a big plaza, but with Easy Does It opening, the plaza seems to be super packed lately too.

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    Phuong Trang

    3.9(2.6k reviews)
    10.3 mi•Kearny Mesa
    •$$

    Phuong Trang has been a San Diego staple for decades. It first started in Linda Vista in 1988,…read moreserving traditional Vietnamese family-style meals before moving to its current home on Convoy in 1992. Today, it's one of the most well-known Vietnamese restaurants in the city, and after this visit, I can definitely see why. One of my favorite things about coming here is the location. Even though it's right in Convoy, parking has never been an issue for me. I usually avoid the area because finding a spot can be a headache, but Phuong Trang has a large parking lot that makes stopping by so much easier. I came in for a quick takeout lunch. One thing to know before you go is they don't accept Apple Pay, so make sure to bring a physical card or cash. The staff was incredibly welcoming. They greeted me when I walked in, gave me plenty of time to look over the menu, and never made me feel rushed. That kind of hospitality really stood out. I ordered the Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli and the Shrimp, Pork & Jellyfish Salad. The salad comes with shredded green papaya, celery, cucumber, carrots, shrimp, pork, jellyfish strips, fresh mint, crushed peanuts, and shrimp chips.The salad was refreshing with plenty of shrimp and jellyfish throughout. I especially liked the crunch from the green papaya. My only complaint was that the dressing felt a little one dimensional. I wish it had a little more brightness to bring out the fresh herbs and vegetables. It was still enjoyable, though. The Char-Grilled Beef Vermicelli was my favorite of the two. It came with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, pickled daikon and carrots, crushed peanuts, plus five grilled beef rolls wrapped around scallions. The beef had a delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The only downside was that the inside of the rolls was a little chewy since it didn't get the same char as the outside. Even so, every bite was packed with flavor, so it wasn't enough to take away from the dish. Between the friendly service, quick turnaround for takeout, and solid food, I can see why Phuong Trang has stayed so popular for all these years. I'd happily come back and keep working my way through their menu.

    This one makes me so sad to write because Phuong Trang was THE place my family ate growing up. We…read morewere here basically every weekend and anytime my parents didn't cook dinner during the week, we were here lol. We also came here for birthdays, graduations, celebrations, pretty much everything growing up. We have SO many memories here and the food was always so good. But the last couple of years, every time we've been here, it's been a miss. We recently got some food to go and the noodles had a really weird/off smell and we ended up not eating them. The squid was also not edible at all, we could barely chew or bite through it. The chicken was really overcooked and fried so much that the meat was super dry and fibrous. And it's not just this one time. We've noticed the same thing when we've eaten here in person too. The cơm tấm dishes always seem to have an off smell and the rice has been hard and cold. I honestly hate leaving a review like this because this place was such a big part of my childhood and my family has so many memories here. I really hope they can get the food back to how it used to be because I would love to be able to enjoy this place again.

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    Goi Cuon

    4.5(915 reviews)
    14.8 mi•Hillcrest
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    Family-owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    First time here. Found them on Yelp. Giving them 5 stars because for simple reasons…read more They catered to plant-based/vegan and vegetarian options. We phoned in before driving there and they answered all our concerns and questions. The staff were all very friendly, very accommodating, and the place was organized and decorated. The plating/presentation was nice, and the food was decent. The pricing was also reasonable. The only thing to keep in mind is that parking is a bit limited, and was a bit busy and not as easy to get into--also, the restaurant has you order up front and they'll bring you the food to your table. The water is self-serve. Overall, a good first time experience. We're not from the area but would definitely come back to try more items on their menu.

    i kept seeing this place pop up and i finally tried it. i loved it!…read more i got their combo 1: - crispy shrimp spring roll - shrimp & avocado spring roll - pork egg roll - shrimp egg roll - chicken dumpling - iced jasmine tea (unsweetened) - vegetable soup it was so delicious! i want to come back to try their pho. the service was great. you grab your own water, but a server will come by to take your order/bring your food/bring your check. you pay at the counter when you're done. there's a small parking lot outside, but i recommend going when it's not peak hours so that you can snag a spot. the restaurant doesn't seem to have AC, they do have a giant fan blowing in the back. but i would recommend bringing your own mini fan if you're going to dine in!

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    Kingfisher

    4.3(714 reviews)
    17.3 mi•Golden Hill

    I am so happy I was able to make last minute reservations to Kingfisher for right when they open at…read more5pm on a Saturday! They only had a table for 5 but we ended up having 6 people in our party. They were so kind to be able to accommodate the additional person! They had personalized menus that greeted my party and it wished my friends a happy birthday!! They actually got to take the menus home! This was really a nice touch, I appreciated the details. We family-styled everything which is honestly the way to go so everybody can try a little of everything! It was majority of our party's first time dining there. We started off with some drinks, I got the Non-alcoholic Guava Mocktail and I got to try what was the equivalent to an espresso martini too. Definitely liked the guava drink better because it tasted like guava nectar juice (kind of like Kerns or Jumex). The Expresso Martini had fresh mint in it and it tasted earthy which wasn't my cup of tea. For food we started off with the Heirloom Tomato Salad which was DELICIOUS!! I don't know what they put in the Vietnamese Green Goddess (probably fish sauce since all the dishes basically had this) but it was magnificent and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Then the Scallops and the Black Cod came out. The Scallops came in a set of 3 and we cut them in half so we could all have a taste. The sauce on this was DIVINE!!! It was citrusy but still really flavorful bursting with umami. I'm literally starting to drool reminiscing about it xD We wanted to keep it to use on other dishes because it was so good. The Black Cod was also delicious. It had fried skin attached and a sesame soy glaze. Next up came the Beef Tartare and the Wagyu Steak. The Beef Tartare was probably the least flavorful out of everything we ordered, but it was still well seasoned. My friend said it was really spicy but it might have just been her bite because I didn't think it was spicy at all. I like that the give you the option of leafy greens or shrimp chips to eat it with. The Wagyu though, was an all-star dish. It was the crowd favorite for sure, we all enjoyed not only the steak but the picked baby eggplants that come with it, and the sauce was phenomenal!! Lastly came the Dry Aged Duck which is what they're known for. It was definitely the biggest fish out of all. You were able to eat the duck with two different sauces, one they called a "Fish Sauce Chimichurri" and "Vietnamese XO sauce" which is more so satay. My friends liked the XO sauce but I liked the Chimichurri better. They had actually forgotten about the side of Buttered Rice but I was told it was incredibly flavorful on its own so we still asked for it. It had more than just butter in it, there was dried shrimp and sesame seeds, and it was made with coconut milk or something because it had a sweet but savory taste to it. I saved some of my duck and Wagyu to eat with it which was actually pretty good. Overall I liked that they brought out the dishes from lightest to heaviest and especially after they brought out out 2 sides of Buttered Rice we were all satisfied and full. It was the perfect amount of food. Honestly EVERY dish was different but amazingly dank and I think it's the fish sauce in everything. They were also sweet and kept the cake we brought in the fridge, placed the candles on it for us, and even after we sang they cut the cake for us!! 10/10 would recommend coming here for not only the food but the impeccable service!! Since we had a larger party there's an automatic 20% gratuity already added to the bill, which came out to be $555! (Look at that angel number!)

    We came here during Restaurant Week which was probably our first mistake. For $75, it just wasn't…read moreenough food. Looking at pictures from other nights, most of our food was half the size or missing some major component. For example, the egg noodles had only a few very thin truffle shavings compared to what I saw online. They also lacked the real truffle flavor. The chocolate dessert was half of its normal size. Overall, everything is extremely overpriced and lacks flavor. The food was so bland across the board and it felt like we were being skimped out not on just the size but the flavor too. We eat a lot of Asian food and the taste wasn't even close to matching our expectations. All the workers were very friendly, but the food came out very slow. They also gave us a printed out menu for our anniversary with our last name on it which was spelled wrong. I don't care about that, just thought it was very funny. The restaurant was smaller than we expected, but we did enjoy the colors, the layout and the overall ambiance. Wouldn't go back!

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