50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

“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.“

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

“One of the best banh cuon in San Diego! The menu options are straight forward just banh cuon, the topping options and 2-3 different kinds of soup limited time only, until they run out or if they even make it for that day. The place is not fancy, so just eat and go or take to go. They have party trays too, just call in advance.“

“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“

“Good service, good atmosphere, great food“

“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.“

“This is a small hole in the wall gem. The sandwiches are around six bucks ! When was the last time you got a made to order flavorful sandwich with all the fixings for that price ? The super pleasant stuff was fantastic . We tried their spring rolls and other steamed rice cakes . I heart this joint and can’t wait to come back for the catering“

“Thanh Tinh Chay is an absolute gem for plant-based Vietnamese cuisine! The flavors are fresh, vibrant, and incredibly authentic. The pho is rich and satisfying, the banh mi is perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the variety of mock meats is impressive. The staff is warm and welcoming, making the dining experience even better. Whether you’re vegan or just love great food, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!!“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“#SanDiego #Pho_Hoang_Express

“San Diego Top-Notch with excellent refreshing soup”

I visit here every time I go to San Diego, and I think I've been there about 4 times already.

When determining the level of an American-style Vietnamese restaurant, the things you must check or the common features of famous and popular Vietnamese restaurants are as follows.
- Rich, savory and amazing soup
(Typical of well-used seasoning)
- Pork barbecue full of fire flavor
- Fresh and abundant herbs and vegetables
- Low price and huge quantity
- Appropriate ratio of Asian and Western guests (about half and half)

This is a place that satisfies all five of the above. The cool, clear style of the soup makes you feel refreshed, and the fragrant pork, full of fire, goes well with rice or noodle dishes. We provide plenty of fresh herbs, keeping in mind the essential elements that enhance the taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

There are one or two more famous places besides this one (Pho Ca Dao, Phuong Trang), but this one, which is not a chain store, is my favorite.“

“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.“

“The food is decent and authentic. Vietnamese coffee is extremely good! There is also plenty of vegetarian selections. Price is very reasonable.

Parking: There is a free parking lot at the back. The parking entrance is small and you may miss it easily.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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:)“

“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 🖒“

“Good authentic food. Great service“

“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.“

“Excelente comida 🥘 y atención“

“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.“

“Food is always worth the trip“

“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“

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

“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“

“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 ?“

“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 👍🏻“

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

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

“this place is amazing and the prices are very affordable, i tried my first avocado smoothie here and i was blown away. they offer party trays too. very friendly people.“

“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“

“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“

“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“