50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego

“Absolutely loved this Pho place! The broth was super flavorful and rich, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The portions are generous, and the meat was really tender. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of the best Pho spots I’ve tried — highly recommend it! 🍜🔥“

“This little place is way beyond any description or expectation. I am not vegan and this is by far the best food I’ve ever had at any Vietnamese restaurant. They make you feel as though your long lost family was making a welcome home meal just for you. Everything about it is remarkable.. so here I am doing my best to remark on it. You are missing something wonderful if you do not go and have a meal there. Did I mention they are exceptionally health conscious…“

“As a Vietnamese San Diego local, Ngon Ngon to go is the best Vietnamese spot in San Diego. Ngon Ngon to go offers the most authentic dishes such as Cha Ca, Bo Luc Lac, Bun, Com Chien, Bun Cha, and Banh Mi. The restaurant is located at the back of the Vinh Hung supermarket and the service is on par.“

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

“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!“

“More than just a Bahn mi shop. Cali Baguette is an authentic Vietnamese eatery. Besides an amazing selection of sandwiches (btw you can actually smell the fresh baguettes being baked!) There is a multitude of snacks, drinks and desserts! The service and very warm hospitality are just as impressive as the food 👍 I will definitely be back again AND again!“

“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.“

“Don’t order with your eyes because you won’t finish… trust me, it’s that good! They have to have the “best” Viet BANH CUON (steamed rice rolls) in town! Also the best BANH Mi Chao (Beef, sausage, meatball, eggs, and French roll skillet) for a great value too! I will most definitely come back again …and I live 30 minutes away in East Chula Vista! I highly recommend. 5 STARS!!!“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

“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.“

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

“I'm Vietnamese and can be picky, if I'm going to spend money on eating out it has to be good! After much review, I chose this place and glad I did!
The pho here was very flavorful and reasonably priced. The service was kind and fast. So glad we found this hidden gem in Escondido! I loved the location and the interior of the restaurant, makes for a comfortable experience. We had the pho, spring rolls, and filet mignon (bo luc lac) and iced coffee. Everything was so good!“

“Its pho is one of best pho I enjoyed in SD. Its soup is light but has deep flavor. Even for a regular size, the portion was huge. Its popcorn chicken appetizer was good too (agree with other reviews).

P.S. Parking can be a bit tight during peak hours.“

“this is my favorite place to go eat pho. The broth is so delicious full of flavor!! my kids love the grilled pork chop & egg rolls !! soo freakin good! The spring rolls are also soo delicious. 10/10 recommend !! the staff is so polite and friendly !! Cannot leave without dessert the 3 bean color dessert or my coconut boba smoothie, can’t forget the Vietnamese iced coffee. 🙂🙂🙂“

“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“

“This place was so good, it’s up there now as one of my favorite pho’s. I got the chicken pho, the chicken pieces in there were perfect without any fat or hard grizzly bits. Their broth has really good flavor, seasoned well. I also tried their chicken banh mi and the bread was perfect, the chicken was seasoned well and it was overall very satisfying.“

“Good service, good atmosphere, great food“

“The owner was very kind and I came with my family even though I asked for takeout, the man told me to go with my wife so I wouldn't worry, he would take the food to the car, nice action on his part and everything we brought was very delicious, thank you ?“

“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 🖒“

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

“I normally drink 200mg of coffee or more a day and feel nothing. I was wired and shaky from the normal Vietnamese coffee in not a great way. Even at night I’m feeling it. It’s really delicious just be careful. How much caffeine is in this? Genuinely curious haha“

“This is our favorite new neighborhood restaurant. Max was helpful with recommending the chicken wings as a starter. The Rib Eye Pho and Rib Bone Pho were amazing. We’ve also enjoyed the calamari on a previous visit. Abi was helpful in keeping our drinks replenished. All the staff create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, which will keep us coming back for years to come.“

“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!“

“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 😀“

“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“

“Excelente comida 🥘 y atención“

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

“BEST HIDDEN GEM EVER!! Our server (forgot his name) was so chill and awesome to talk to! The pho was immaculate and the Thai tea was so delicious, it brought me back to memory lane! The vibe here is so chill and I love the atmosphere of it! 11/10 for those needing something healthy and tasty late at night! Will come visit again for more! 😋“

“Amazing nem nuong (pork sausage) rolls! Got three rolls that came with a yummy peanut sauce dip and a pho delivered through Door Dash and everything was packed super thoughtfully. All I had to do was pour the broth into the noodle bowl and agitate it a little with the chopstick to get the noodles unstuck, which it did very easily. The amount of broth was exactly perfect for the noodle bowl.“

“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.“

“It was my first time trying this place out. I must say that I will definitely go back. The food is authentic. I ordered a chicken & shrimp vermicelli. The shrimps were fresh, charbroiled chicken was flavorful. My friend ordered the G-Beef pho, and he was very impressed. We usually go to Xin Chào Eatery in Del Mar. and I still think Xin Chào Eatery is better (but also pricier). But this place is pretty solid for PQ neighborhood. Service staff are owners themselves, who are authentically Vietnamese. They are polite and speedy. I didn't go to the restroom today, but the environment is bright and clean. I will return.“

“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.“

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

“This food to go restaurant, cook so good and delicious, the price is good too cheap than other restaurant , I love they cook. I think a lot people liked too“

“This is a good place. I came in on Friday and ordered the shrimp pho as I’m Catholic. But all of my buddies food look delicious.

I would prefer they take the tails off the shrimp but some people like the flavor those bring to you food I assume.

Overall good place for random work lunch, or by passer. The menu is simple and rich.“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“It has only Pho menus, no other side dishes. When you order the menu, it comes out real fast. Fresh broth, tasty pho, fresh basil. Price is very reasonable. We ordered Pho no. 1(X L bowl), it was $14.00. If you use a credit card, they charge a processing fee, so we paid cash.
This is one of my favorite Pho restaurants in San Diego.
The only down part is communication; the servers seem to not understand English well, so if you ask something, there is big chances they bring some other things or miss.
*We were with my service dog in a stroller, they welcomed.“

“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“

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

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

“Loved my impromptu dine-in experience! I was waiting for my car to be fixed and found Pho Ha Noi on Google since it was a short walk away. The dine-in experience is basic & straight forward - you order at the counter and they bring the food to you when it’s ready.

I tried the grilled shrimp vermicelli noodle bowl and an iced Vietnamese coffee to-go. The server was very friendly & efficient and the food was delicious! I loved the pickled vegetables, the veggies were fresh, and the shrimp was sautéed with perfectly crisp/golden garlic & onions. I would definitely eat here again since I’d like to try a tofu dish 😊“

“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.“