50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego

“The pho was amazing! I honestly don’t like pho that much, but this place has a unique broth and huge portions. The drinks are super authentic, too! The servers, Trinity and Kevin, are super friendly and kind. I recommend this place.“

“Comedically and unnecessarily large menu considering many of the items are slight variations of others or the same items with different protein options. The Helen Korean scallion pancakes were my favorite as well as their desserts but everything was tasty and I would love to come back many times to try more.“

“My one and only place for ordering party trays. Their food is absolutely delicious and their customer service is just amazing. Highly recommended !!“

“Great food and great service! Pho Nom has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and flavorful. The pho was comforting, the portions were generous, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. Special thanks to Olivia and Leyna for their excellent service — they were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely come back again!“

“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!“

“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 am a big vietnamese coffee drinker and this place is amazing! Been going for years and they never disappoint. Lines get long on weekends but they move quickly (plus all the cute North Park dogs you get to pet in line doesn't hurt either)

Would definitely recommend giving this place a try!“

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

“Good service, good atmosphere, great 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!!!“

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

“We were so excited to find this place open on the 4th of July! Our waitress recommended the Cubic Filet Mignon Fried Rice, the Tijuana Roll, and the Tiger Roll, and every single dish was absolutely amazing. Everything was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, and we had such a wonderful dining experience. We can’t wait to come back and try their pho. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“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.“

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

“With 10 eateries in this tiny strip mall on a main road, you have a lot of choices. Choose this place. Fast friendly service. Great food at reasonable prices. Large portions. Want it mild? No problem. Like it spicy 🔥 they do that too.“

“Food was great. Prices very reasonable. Service left room for improvement. Our order was taken in a timely manner. Food was served in a reasonable time, fresh and hot. Waiter was polite.
After Food was served the waiter never came back. ( to check if everything was ok, if we needed anything else, box to bring home leftovers, get/pay check, etc. )“

“This is my favorite Vietnamese spring roll place EVER. The combo #2 is my go-to. For $14, you get so much variety: traditional nem nuong roll, fried tofu and shrimp, soup, and the special pho roll (my favorite and so different, you can't find this anywhere else!) The icing on the cake is that the combo comes with a complimentary jasmine tea. This is the perfect refreshing meal if you want something light yet fulfilling year round. I haven't gotten around to trying the rest of their menu, but I definitely will considering combo #2 is my tried and true.

Featuring my half-eaten food pic, I had an epiphany mid-bite that I should write a review since I've gotten combo #2 so many times.“

“The broth was head and shoulders above most other pho places, with plenty of aromatics and onion.
The pile of basil I was given would have satisfied a large ruminant.
The bathroom was in a slightly dire condition, however.“

“Stopped by here for dinner, we had the number 1 basically everything in it, broth was good and plenty of meat, we also got the egg rolls which was also very tasty, only thing that was so/so was the ube boba next time we will try the thai flavor, but all in all the best place to get pho in San Diego“

“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.“

“I love this place it’s food is amazing and the staff is very kind. Curry soup is the best thing on the menu.“

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

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

“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 😀“

“Great food and fast service. If you’re crossing the US border, stop here before continuing your way home or heading to the airport—you won’t regret it. Great prices and good portions of food make it definitely worth your money.“

“Good authentic food. Great service“

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

“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“

“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 🖒“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

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

“Excelente comida 🥘 y atención“

“Food came out quickly. Good quality.“

“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.“

“The food here is AMAZING! I got some fried rice, and it was so fresh you could taste everything so vividly. Sandwhiches are super fresh and bread is amazing. The staff are multilingual, and very kind. Their wide range of food is sure something to take advantage of. I will return!“

“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!“

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

“Really enjoy going to Saigon Corner! The food is delicious and the portion sizes are generous! Their coffee selection is also top notch! The iced Ube Coffee and Vietnamese Salted Coffee is superb! I find myself walking in frequently! I highly recommend!“

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

“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!! ❤️“

“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.“

“Nice service,good food and nice environment“

“Small venue. Excellent Vietnamese coffee served. Restrooms available. Big screen TV available for viewing. Lotto card scratcher machine located inside. Hot Spot available as well. Live music on weekends. Owner is very nice. Lots of regulars. Always busy. Clean atmosphere. Serves food upon request. Beer also served nights & weekends. Always satisfied.“

“Food is always worth the trip“

“Canh bun is the best in town“

“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.“

“A fantastic sandwich for a fantastic price. The veggies are always plentiful and fresh. Could there be more meat? Sure, but for $6.25 per special combination really can’t complain. It’s perfect for the price. I can’t recommend their coffee though, it’s more bitter and burnt tasting than most Vietnamese places.“

“I’ve been to a lot of restaurants in San Diego, but my mouth is literally watering while I’m writing this review 😂 Pho Time is the name of FLAVOR! The broth was rich and well seasoned, everything tasted incredible. The portions were HUGE for the short rib 🤤 As I was leaving, I was looking at the menu planning what I’ll ordering next time. I’ll be back 100%“