17 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Carlsbad

“We were in the mood for Vietnamese food and came across this spot online, it was my mom’s first time trying it. We mentioned this to the gentleman helping us and he gave some suggestions. We got a vermicelli noodle bowl and an order of pho. Our food came quick and the portions were generous, he even gave my mom a small bowl of pho broth to try on the side. We LOVED it! Very light but still super flavorful. My mom ate every bite—she was very happy with her meal! The man who helped us was very attentive and checked up on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying everything. At the end of our meal he gave us a Thai tea to try as well and it was also yummy!
He mentioned that this is a local, family owned business and these are the types of establishments we love to support.
The place is small but cozy and extremely clean. You can tell they take cleanliness seriously, which we appreciate.
We’ll definitely be back and recommend others in the area to check it out as well :)“

“Great food beautiful atmosphere very fast service and very large portions. Brought back great memories“

“great spot with great food. I always feel welcome when I go in there“

“Nice Pho spot in San Marcos. Clean, comfortable restaurant in the strip center. Located at a main intersection, about 3 blocks off the freeway. Very nice mural and photos. Staff are knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. Food is very good. Fresh and flavorful. Thai ice tea is good. The wontons in the soup are great! Highly recommended for 1 to 20 group size. Great lunch spot. Super fast service.“

“NiNi was our server…she and the kitchen crew were exceptional! Nini was kind, happy, efficient and attentive. GREAT service and also…tasty food. Air conditioning wasn’t working but we still enjoyed the food and service! We had an excellent dinner. Thanks!!“

“Food is great and the cleanliness on this restaurant is amazing.“

“Tried out this banh mi shop on our vacation and it was so good. We got the pork meatball sandwiches which were delicious. The seasoning was perfect and the meatballs were not dry like other places. The baguettes were crispy on the outside and soft in the center. If you come here, you HAVE TO get the Vietnamese coffee. We also tried the flan, which was good too.“

“Ordered a grilled beef sandwich and a taro smoothie with boba to go, but I ended up eating it inside because it felt right! The taro smoothie was not the best (however the boba’s texture was perfect). The sandwich was good, I added some hot chili sauce and Hoisin sauce to give it more flavor, the quality of the beef they used was mid (had fat and pieces that were hard to chew) and they could have been more generous with was amount of meat they put in the sandwiches. My server (Minh) was a very sweet and helpful guy and the service was very quick. They had the food ready in 5 minutes.“

“Have discovered this place maybe about a year ago, and fell in love. Almost everything I’ve tried has been very delicious and pretty flavorful, they’re many dishes that are light and fresh like the Vermicelli noodles. As well as filling and savory like the Lemons grass shrimp with rice. Highly recommend it here and to try as many dishes as possible!“

“healthy and delicious food. Good customer service 😋“

“I had the vermacelli noodles with beef and egg rolls. Soooo good! The beef was tender and tasted like it was bbq’d. Everything tasted great! 👍🏼👍🏼“

“NiNi was our server…she and the kitchen crew were exceptional! Nini was kind, happy, efficient and attentive. GREAT service and also…tasty food. Air conditioning wasn’t working but we still enjoyed the food and service! We had an excellent dinner. Thanks!!“

“The vibe here is super chill. There is lots of seating and it can get pretty busy. They play Vietnamese-style covers of popular music which is a nice touch, it makes the experience very relaxing and unique. The servers are attentive and very friendly, especially Christina the new waitress. I highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant over others in the area!“

“Good pho, 3.5/5. Really enjoyed the broth flavor, pretty good fresh noodles, meat was a bit sub par extra chewy texture and fat around edges. Given the hefty price per bowl, and restaurant name, should improve quality of meat served.“

“Great Manu to choose from, great price too!“

“Delicious food and great service!“

“We absolutely love Birdseye Kitchen! The imperial rolls are some of the best around — crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. The chicken pho is a must-try; the broth is rich and comforting, and the portions are generous. Every time we visit, the service is excellent — friendly, attentive, and fast. The restaurant has a warm and relaxed vibe that makes it perfect for both lunch and dinner. Definitely one of our favorite local spots, and we can’t wait to come back!“