50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near La Jolla

“The pho is always good and they give pretty big portions. I've tried the banh mi once too and it was huge and unbeatable for the price. Great place to stop if you're by UCSD and they stay open pretty late which is convenient. The workers are always so nice too!“

“Everything was delicious! We had the bone in short rib pho, shrimp spring rolls, BUN THIT NUONG and chili tamarind wings. The wings were my fave, so crispy and the flavor was amazing! The rib is huge and you get a very generous portion of meat. Will definitely be back to try more items! Also the yuzu lemonade was very refreshing. Ask for TRINITY when you go, she gave us excellent service!“

“I love each and everything at this place. It is located inside a beautiful southeast inspired market. The waitress who took our order gives welcoming vibes and takes care of us dearly. I will go back here again. I haven't tried everything but the chicken is really yum.“

“Photastic dining experience! The Best ever. Great service and timely in food preparation. The place to enjoy Pho in all of San Diego 5 stars review.“

“Good food and good service as always!! We went every time when we were in San Diego. This restaurant high recommend 😋“

“Vietnamese coffee is very good. I love egg coffee at this place.

Parking: It takes 5-10 minutes to find free street parking. Otherwise paid parking garage just a walking distance to coffee shop and only $6/day.
There's a restaurant name Shank & Bone Vietnamese Restaurant on University Avenue it's a Vietnamese Pho restaurant just block away from Saigon Coffee.

Kid-friendliness: Yes kids like to take a walk around the area. Environment looks like a downtown“

“I think this places is hidden gem,
From pho to sushi 🍣 😋 sashimi and super delicious drinks...

Today I enjoyed some hand rolls, first time having them ever and not last!!!! I also ordered their spring rolls and egg roll appetizer but didn't take a picture. Will definitely be back!!!“

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

“The pho and food was savory. The issue that i had was with the staff. The waiter didn't write down one of the order. Had to wait additional 15 minutes to get the rest of the food. The other waiter was in a rush and spilled broth from pho down our isle to the guest down from us. He mopped up the broth but had a giant fan blowing the floor directly towards us. It was disrespectful.“

“I had the spicy beef soup It was excellent, top quality. You have to taste it to believe it. I also had the fried chicken wings . This is a hidden gem of San Diego.“

“Literally the best broth I have ever eaten. If you like pho, then you need to come to Xin Chao. The food is fresh, affordable and most importantly delicious. YOU have to try the Beef broth--to die for.“

“The food was fresh, the portions were bigger than I expected. Arrive was quick and friendly. My son enjoyed his rare steak pho and (delicious!) coconut snowbubble. The shrimp spring rolls were light and fresh. The popcorn chicken was so-so (not as spicy as I expected). The restaurant atmosphere was modest, functional, and clean. The value of this meal was very high.“

“Fast service. Fresh Vegetables & delicious foods. Grilled & BBQ Kobe & Pork are to die for. Egg rolls are tops.“

“nah bro this is THE PLACE to get pho.
The servers are super nice, the food is crazy madly good, the atmosphere is so chill with good music.
The plates are HUGEEE so the prices are fair, even low for what they're offering.
the place is super clean, 15/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Food is delicious with great affordable prices. Definitely worth the drive.“

“I’ve never had a bad meal here. I’ve tried almost everything. The service is real good too. It’s not fancy but it’s authentic, clean and convenient. Best eggs rolls and noodle dishes. Good people run this place. Thank you for feeding me well:)“

“They have great vegetarian options and I haven’t been disappointed with a single dish. Very delicious!“

“2nd time this week eating there. Nice, cozy place, great food, great service. High recommended.“

“The banh mi sandwiches are always wonderful and a dollar or two more than a McDonalds burger. Grilled pork and pork belly sandwiches are all I’ve ever had here (in 20 visits). Some day I’ll branch out 😀“

“Food came out quickly. Good quality.“

“Best food, drink, service and atmosphere I have experienced in a long time. Rivals Michelin restaurants.“

“Friendly to my dog as she was allowed to sit inside. I got pho and com tam take away, relatively small portions for the price but great flavors and maybe it’s just San Diego shrinkflation 👍🏻 Happy with my visit and will return 👍🏻“

“We arrived at this restaurant right when it opened for the evening and barely managed to get a table because it was fully booked. As we dined, the place quickly filled up, and the wait time nearly reached an hour. The restaurant's popularity is evident, so it's wise to make reservations in advance. The acclaim is well-deserved, though, as the food was very good, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.“

“Good place to eat,relax atmosphere,great service“

“I was really craving a warm soup and decided to order pho on DoorDash from Saigon (Loving Hut). The pho was good and had a decent amount of tofu and vegan meats. It was also a large portion, which I was able to turn into two meals. I also ordered a passion fruit tea, and it was refreshing, especially with the saltier soup. The only letdown was the coconut cake; it had an odd texture (almost like wet play dough?), though flavor-wise, it was fine.“

“I loved their manu, easy to read (clear display) and price- friendly! of course the food is very good!“

“Found this little gem through Maps app and it exceeded my expectations. Don't let the little strip mall exterior fool you, the food is legit and the prices are reasonable. Will definitely be adding this to my list of go-to take out places. Service Take out Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes Spring Roll, Marinated Grilled Pork, Rolls“

“All I can say is that pho 🍜 ever pho me! Louise is the best sever there! I would rate the service higher but the last year I had a few bad experiences from
The owner . I believe maybe it changed ‘. I use to go weekly and that decreased! Giving it another chance ! The food is great! Love the rice dessert too!“

“The soup base was good and the portion is fair. Also ordered the Vietnamese coffee, and it comes with a thermal bottle to make sure you have enough hot water for the coffee.

The staff is super attentive and polite. We stayed for around 2 hours while the staff kept an eye on us and came by to see if we need water refills.

Parking: Plenty of parking as the restaurant is in a shopping plaza“

“I love this place, i always get the Vietnamese coffee with ube, and its so good. The spam masubis and macarons are really good as well. Overall, a great place for drinks and dessert. The only thing I will say is that the bathrooms are ok to use but could be more cleaner“

“So glad this location opened up! Hands down best Banh mi in San Diego. Homemade bread, high quality ingredients. The cookies are also absolutely phenomenal! Chocolate coconut. The bbq pork bahn mi is my go to. Great atmosphere, clean restaurant, perfect music“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“I love Vietnamese food, I am the biggest fan, I accidentally found this place the other day I went to better Buzz coffee and it's right behind it on Miramar road Not very far from the UTC Mall, I bought a Vermicelli dish with egg rolls, chicken pork, excellent.
When you walk in the place smells beautiful fresh food wonderful, It doesn't smell like chemicals like many other restaurants, Kris helped me out, She speaks perfect English, fun to talk to, It's a family-owned business, I highly highly recommend this restaurant, I truly look forward to going back, The only thing I would say is I would like to portion to be maybe a little bit bigger but besides that the taste was perfect.

Parking: More than enough parking“

“Great food and beautiful outdoor seating.“

“Yummy pho 🍜👍🏽😀 Friendly. 🤍“

“Excellent banh mi, but so much more: incredible, stoked fusion food. Bahn Mi tacos, fries, breakfast burritos and crazy, fantastic salt and pepper wings. Anything you grew up with had a San Diego taco shop, but with Vietnamese spin and great service. You can't go wrong here.“

“Sipz Vegetarian Fusion Café in Clairemont is DELICIOUS! And ALL vegetarian! That’s right none of this is meat!! BBQ Chicken Appetizer and Tangy Orange Protein: "Chicken" Spice Level: Not Spicy (I forgot to take pictures before starting to eat sooo they give you more than what’s in the photos 🤣) You can even customize which type of protein you want and spice level so you get what you really want! And it is SO yummy!! I haven’t had Chinese in SO long!! ❤️“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Cali Banh Mi in San Diego! My girlfriend and I recently visited and accidentally ordered the wrong sandwich. The staff were incredibly kind and understanding when we explained our mistake. Without any hesitation, they generously replaced our order, making sure we were completely satisfied. The level of customer service here is unmatched – they truly care about their customers. Plus, the sandwiches were delicious, fresh, and packed with authentic Vietnamese flavors. We highly recommend Cali Banh Mi for anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. We will definitely be back!“

“My new favourite. Soooo goood!“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“

“This place is small but OMG! Don't put the food in your mouth when it comes to your table because it is literally steaming hot! The chicken wings are like none I've ever had and fantastic orange chicken, egg rolls etc... DON'T MISS OUT!“

“We love going to White Elephant. My top favorite is their White Elephant noodle soup. It comes with house-made knife cut noodles that’s super chewy, and the broth is full of chicken flavor infused with garlic oil. The white pepper adds perfect amount of spicy kick to it. I get cravings for this soup all the time but especially when it’s chilly. Haven’t found any other Thai restaurants that make noodle in-house! IMO, this is definitely their specialty.

The Lao sausage comes with the dipping sauce and they are so good together. Love that bursting lemongrass flavor and chunks of meat inside the sausages. The sauce is mildly spicy and so delicious.

The garlic pepper chicken is prepared differently from what we’re used to. It’s deep fried in crispy light batter and covered in their house special garlic sauce with red peppers. Mildly spicy and crispy, it’s also full of flavor.

We weren’t a fan of the mango chicken dish despite its fame, mostly because we prefer our food savory rather than sweet. All in all, the batter was perfectly crispy and the idea of using mango was refreshing.

Hope other people will find their favorite dishes at this lovely restaurant run by the hard working, passionate, sweet family!“

“Second time here and the place was packed! QR code ordering makes the process easier and the food arrived in a timely manner. The Banh xeo crepe was crispy, tasty and very large. It is accompanied by a generous stack of fresh lettuce leaves, perilla leaves, and mint. The marinated pork was a little underseasoned but thankfully not overly salty. My kids enjoyed their pho but my son’s dac biet bowl only had a few small pieces of tendon.The dining room is a bit stuffy and a little untidy but even with the electronic ordering, there were still some staff members walking around to assist with requests.“

“Best soup in town, 12/10!!! If you are recovering from any type of illness, their soups do just the trick (angelic wolfberry and wonton especially). The broth is so fresh and you can tell it’s home made - without all the extra sodium and oils.“

“A cozy spot with delicious and fresh food. Simple with a no-nonsense menu and reasonable prices. Try the jackfruit smoothie, such a treat. Welcoming and fast service. Tidy and inviting setting. This would be my go-to neighborhood restaurant if I lived here. Highly recommended!“

“My spouse and I were on vacation. The dinner my spouse was making, it called for a 24-hour Marinate and we were looking at places to eat near the hotel we were staying in. We saw this place across from the Aldi market. My spouse googled this restaurant and saw how affordable the prices are. We decided to try it and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious. We both got Pho, spring rolls, and their Thai tea. The employees were very kind. Food came out hot and fresh. Would highly recommend it and will definitely come back on our next vacation.

Parking: It's in a shopping center“

“Fried garlic pork with steamed rice 😍“

“Tofu fresh spring rolls are delicious! Also the pho is very tasty.“

“First time trying this place and it’s a winner in my book! Service was excellent and the food was outstanding! Definitely will be a place I frequent when in San Diego!“

“Great food and beautiful outdoor seating.“