50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near National City

“Enjoy the pho 🍜 at this restaurant is very delicious 🤤“

“the service is great and fast plus the food is awesome 👌 💯“

“We tried this restaurant two nights ago, for the first time. I called and placed an order, it was ready in like 15 minutes for pick up. Brought it home and devoured every bite! We got the BBQ Pork rice plate, BBQ Chicken rice plate, steak Pho, and egg rolls. It was enough for my husband, two of my children, and myself. It was absolutely delicious!“

“Excellent 🍲 Pho, the spring rolls are very good. The place is small but very cozy.“

“I loved !!! great food and service“

“Classic..................“

“My friend invited me to her favorite pho spot, House of Pho, for a girls' lunch, and I can't believe I hadn't been here before—wow! While pho is their specialty, I decided to try the BBQ chicken rice plate, and I absolutely loved it. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, served with fragrant rice and a delicious side of broth that added an extra comforting touch.

The portions were generous, and the flavors were on point. The service was quick and friendly, making the experience even better. Whether you're in the mood for pho or something else, House of Pho is definitely worth a visit. I’m already looking forward to coming back!“

“good food and awesome customer service“

“Let me start with the good: the food is fantastic. Everything made from scratch, incredible mock meat variety, house-baked gluten-free bread — this place clearly cares about what they're putting out. My banh mi was one of the best I've had. And the hospitality was lovely — they comped two desserts and 10% off when they heard it was my first visit. And seeing 2000 items on the magazine menu was pretty wild. That said, as good as the banh mi was, I wasn't even really full afterward. I would have loved to add an appetizer, but that's where things get strange. Almost every savory item on the menu — entrees and appetizers alike — is at least $25. No sides. No smaller plates. No range whatsoever. I've been to fine dining spots and casual joints, and I have never encountered a restaurant with zero price variation on the savory menu. It's genuinely unlike any pricing structure I've seen. So if you want to actually leave full — an appetizer and an entree — you're at $50 before dessert ($9) or drinks. The quality of the food is high enough that I don't regret the spend, but the lack of a lighter-priced option feels like a missed opportunity. A $10-12 small plate would go a long way toward making this a place I'd visit regularly instead of occasionally.“

“Nice staff. Great food. They serve you a plate of salad w/ homemade tofu and a pitcher of lemon water with no extra charge once you're seated. At the end they serve you ice cream, no extra charge too!“

“The food here is delicious..ate there twice and can't wait to go back.“

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

“Their food is good and prices are decent, I have been here 3-5 times and always get a spring roll with pork and shrimp one time it had a big hair rolled in the middle they immediately remade it, honestly I am still pretty grossed out, they need to be more careful when making their food.“

“Had their egg rolls with the rice paper a year ago from a co-worker who brought a tray in to work. Haven't stopped thinking about it.

But somehow, it wasn't as good as I remembered it. Still good but a little too dry and too salty.
Bahn mi was great.

Not much of a seating area so beware if you plan on eating in.
They only take cash.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not much room for wheelchair“

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

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

“I really enjoyed the vegetarian Pho and the fresh coconut. The Tofu spring rolls were okay. I’m sure the meat spring rolls are more tasty.

Overall great experience, really good Pho base. Super Fast service. Perfect meal on a cold day.“

“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.“

“Phine ass pho and women ya digg“

“Decent Pho and Vietnamese option in proximity to downtown. I ordered their house special beef pho that comes with multiple different cuts of meat. Broth and meat quality was decent but I’ve had better. Staff were friendly, attentive, and no wait. Good prices for the quantity of food received. Relatively easy parking.“

“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 😀“

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

“bueno y limpio...el mejor PHO DE LA REGION“

“Went for lunch with family on a whim. Family was happy with the choice. We went specifically for sushi, and I picked 4 rolls with appetizers. Family thought fish was fresh, food was delicious. Drank the passion fruit with food, refreshing. We agreed we need to return to try more dishes. Looks like regulars take to go. We were only ones for awhile catching up. Gradually mix of groups came in by the time we headed out.“

“Their menu is very simple but the food is great! I love their soup(s)!“

“When it’s cold and rainy or you just want some hot food to warm you up or test if you’s taste still works!!! Best place to be“

“In a city where coffee is mediocre and the shops are performative, Saigon Coffee stands among the few offering truly delicious selections. I ordered their original and was delighted and how bold and rich the flavor is. As someone who suffers from phlegm coughs, the drink gave me no such issue.“

“Good service, good atmosphere, great food“

“Wanted to try the authentic-ness of the place I like it and i would go again, I would definitely recommend some people cos' you know everyone has different taste buds Lol , and their customer service was awesome 🖒“

“Food came out quickly. Good quality.“

“Authentic Vietnamese place serving only 4 dishes. But if you like made to order banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), cha lua (steamed pork loaf), or best of all, gio chien (fried pork paste), you really won’t be disappointed. These simple items are much better than what’s available elsewhere because of the ingredients and because of their freshness. Yum!

Note: You can reheat the fried pork paste in an air fryer at home and it still tastes good, but when it just comes out, the smell of it is so irresistible!“

“Excelente comida 🥘 y atención“

“This place is so small but so yummy . I went there to order to go around 8 pm Super Bowl night.. it’s expected it was a slow night . I got to go since the lady told me they close early it was No problem at all .. service was good super friendly . I always make sure to come when she’s working she’s super helpful

I been here for few months always get Pho Dac Biet, egg rolls and chicken wings .“

“It was the best pho on a rainy day. And it was the best banh mi I’ve ever had! I realized later that I had left my credit card behind, but luckily I was able to get it back even though the shop was closed. I’m truly grateful to the staff member who welcomed me with such a warm smile. Thanks to you, I was able to end my last day before the flight feeling happy and warm. If I visit San Diego again, this is definitely a place I want to come back to.
감사합니다❤️“

“I was staying close by and ordered some to-go. OMG!! I have never had rolls so unique and good. And I'm SE Asian!
Coconut dipping sauce. Muah! The secret crunch on the inside of the spring rolls... Very unexpected.
The twin cities SE Asian communities need to adopt some of these ideas. I wish I was staying longer so I could try more. Hats off to you. Highly recommended.“

“I’ve been coming here for many years, and I’ve traveled almost all over the world, but I’ve never found Vietnamese food that tastes like this place. The flavors are truly special and consistent every time.

I was also lucky enough to know the owner, Jonathan. Rest in peace. You will be terribly missed. Who is going to come to my table and yell “hello friend” now? It will never be the same without you.“

“Good authentic food. Great service“

“Authentic and delicious. Definitely my go to when it comes to catering and lunch when I’m in the area“

“Food is always worth the trip“

“Ordered 4 dishes for takeout. The heavenly papaya salad, garlic chicken bowl, fried shrimp noodle bowl, and the pho fried noodle. Didn’t care much for the papaya salad. The dressing seems to be missing something. Taste diluted. The chicken bowl was good and flavorful. The shrimp noodle bowl was good but wish they give more shrimp. There was only two shrimp. The fried pho noodle was oily and the noodle was hard. No taste at all but just oily. I do wish they have more options tho. And the portion was pretty small and pricy.“

“Canh bun is the best in town“

“BEST Ice coffee I’ve had in a long time. I had chugged quite a bit before the picture. I ordered the large coffee and strong and #11 SW special combo and already ate half before I was compelled to write a review. I also ordered the L Pate Chaud Chicken pastry and it was so buttery and flakey it didn’t even have a chance of making it in the picture. I can see why the coffee is #1 ordered nothing fancy but definitely a coffee lovers wonderful surprise, and for a sandwich shop! I’ll definitely be coming again especially for the coffee!“

“Absolutely the most of the most! The veggies are abundant fresh and crispy. the pork is tender and flavorful and the tiny rice noodles are hot and well cooked. they serve it with large lettuce leaves that you wrap all the goodies up as a Vietnamese burrito. and dip it into a flavorful sauce called fish sauce but it is not fishy and does not taste like fish. Tops! Every dish is tops. and the soups are also fun to try. A fun meal pretty much describes the Saigon Restaurant. Thank you, Victor. He's the top cheese there. I'm so happy this restaurant survived the pandemic.“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“Came here for lunch on a Sunday.

The atmosphere is super welcoming and the staff is very friendly, the food is very good and priced well. A lot of different menu offerings, I got the filet mignon pho and a lychee tea.

There are a few other items that caught my eye. The tables around me got a variety of different foods and everything looked very appetizing. The portion size is great. I recommend this place for sure. Ample parking, right down the street from main area of PB“

“I went with my wife, my brother and one of my sisters. It was about three minutes before eight p.m. when we got there and my brother asked me to go in first. What I didn't know was that they close at eight and my brother, a long time customer, wanted to see if they would let us in or tell us it was closed before he got out of the car. Fortunately, they let us in despite the late hour. Not only that, they recognized my brother and fussed over us as if we were a group of celebrities. They were very polite and friendly despite the fact that we were keeping them at work after their closing hour. The food was excellent and was was served very quickly since we were the only customers there.“

“Awe man - I love this place, I would go to my grave saying it’s probably my favorite Pho place…… but, I had to leave a comment to tell you guys… as a soup restaurant, you really really really should be using containers for to go orders that don’t spill when slightly tipped. I was really upset to find a slightly tipped cup of soup completely emptied in my bag and soaked my car, which other food items - I mean cmon guys“

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

“Excellent sandwich shop! It is very clean and spacious. The service is quick, friendly and helpful. Prices on all the items are very fair, especially for this area. The egg rolls are some of the best around, and don't miss the taro shake.“

“Absolutely the best I’ve tasted Better than pho ca dao and cow pho and any other places. It would be my reg spot if it wasn’t so far. The price is a lil higher but so worth it I’m telling you. I ordered #1. There’s a language barrier and I ordered more noodles and meat but only got noodles but it was still so good. The salt and pepper chicken was ok but not the typical I’m use to. I had a couple try it they liked it but it def was different. Menu is amazing so much to pick. Taro boba avg but presentation of everything is so good highly recommend. I’ll be returning def“