“Excellent service! The food was very fresh and tasty. The drinks (iced coffee and coconut water) were also delicious. They have whole coconuts as well! I ordered a to-go order that was very quick and still incredibly good after getting it home. The shrimp in the shrimp vermicelli was very flavorful and sauteed in a sauce, not just regular cooked shrimp. Very tasty with fresh mint, Lettuce, and sprouts. I really liked the steamed veggies as well, I added a little salt to taste but they were very fresh and a great mix of veggies. The chicken and steamed rice was also good. The prices were very reasonable too!“
“Food is great. I've come here a few times and brought others. No one had any complaints about the food - every dish prepared well. Service has been a hit or a miss. Some have checked after serving food, others ignore until flagged down to ask for check. My water would be empty as well.Parking: Multiple businesses in this area. Sometimes can't park near restaurant.“
“I had the best 2 meals of my trip at Thanh Tinh Chay! I got diagnosed with celiac disease 3 years ago and haven’t had great Vietnamese food since, but this place is incredible. Every single thing is vegan and gluten free, but you would never know because it is all so flavorful and delicious. As I was eating the Banh Mi sandwich I couldn’t believe the bread was gluten free, but our lovely server confirmed that it was a homemade recipe that took over 2 years to perfect. Many other items are made from scratch in house as well! The customer service is phenomenal as well, everyone is so kind and we were treated to complimentary desserts which were to die for! Especially the creme brûlée! I wish I lived in San Diego so I could eat here weekly, but I’ll be back every time I visit!“
“We went for lunch. It's a small easily missed place. I'm glad we found it. The food was Really good. We all had different things. The pho was full of stuff and the broth was delicious. The shrimp fried rice had lots of shrimp and was enough for tomorrow's lunch. The vermicelli bowls both pork and beef were very good. Everything we expected. It was worth the u-turn. We will be back.“
“This was super yummy. I've never had the skillets here, but the flower paper dishes are delicious. Having them in little Saigon in Orange County, this is the best spot that is close to that caliber here in San Diego. I definitely recommend.“
“Wow! Found this place by coincidence, but can't wait to come back. We ordered a Mom's Pho to eat there and a Filet Mignon Pho to go. Both were very delicious, even the to go one that we heated up later at home. The broth was exquisite and no MSG! We also had the grilled pork spring rolls and the grilled pork sandwich, and they were both yummy and devoured in short time. The best part of this place is definitely the chef and owner, Tam. He took time to come out and welcome us and talked about how he prepares his dishes. You can tell that he has a passion for his food and it comes out in all the flavors of his dishes. Thank you Tam and can't wait to come and try more dishes.“
“Still great food but a much smaller menu in their new location. I haven't found a single menu item I wouldn't have again. A variety of vegan food items are available with quick service. The ONLY downside is the LOCATION with a small, cramped parking lot. Narrow parking slots with multiple businesses make parking a serious challenge. Only saw one handicap parking spot available.“
“I can see why they call this Aces! It is definitely the top of the deck when it comes to Louisiana boil complete with potatoes, corn, crawfish, shrimp, clams, mussels and the most delicious broth, this was a meal to remember. Also got gumbo which did not disappoint!“
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“Very impressive Banh Mi sandwich here at Bale French Sandwiches! Their price is unbeatable, all the Banh mi are under $6.5, and their size aren’t too small. It’s like a 6 inch sandwich, perfect for one person. The sandwich has a lot of stuff inside, it’s filled with veggies and meat. I ordered a BBQ pork and a beef Banh mi, both are awesome. I highly recommend this place, plus their service is so friendly!“
“I've driven by countless times and never knew what it was. I won't make that mistake again. The food is varied and all good. From Pho to curry. Everything was made fresh, and we were all happy. The only miss was that there was no mint with the fried eggrolls.“
“wow wow wow! I came here yesterday and it will now be my go-to place when I am in Mira Mesa! Talk about express, I was nervous that I wasn't going to make an appointment in the afternoon, but chose to eat lunch here anyways. I was in and out within 45 minutes. You sign in outside and wait for someone to bring you to your table. Right when you sit down, the menus are there. Within a few minutes, the waiter came asking for our orders. I urgently scrolled through ordered pho and egg rolls. A cart came with our waters and drinks. about 5 minutes after that our eggs rolls came. About 5 minutes after that, all our orders came and there was 4 of us. By the time we finished eating, we had only been there for about 30-40 minutes. We would of stayed longer but felt like we needed to leave as they wanted to clear our table for the next group. If you are short on time and want a delicious meal, come here! I have never had such fast service, the food was hot and delicious, drinks were continuously getting filled. Normally, start to finish would be about 1.5 hrs to 2hrs, we were out and full in 45 minutes. The price alone is another reason to come here, way cheaper than other places i have gone to. Ample seating and they have it down with seating arrangements. I can't wait to come back!“
“Such a great experience. Best pho in SD. The fried food is always crispy af. The veggies are always fresh and never wilted. The broth is always flavorful and piping hot.At times, the restaurant can get busy and the staff certainly wears multiple hats. Don't let this bug you or pull away from your experience overall experience. I've found it only adds to the fun and is a part of supporting a family owned, small business.The boss lady who is in charge is a great host and always makes sure her guests are taken care of. I haven't found a better pho place in the US.“
“Been missing banh cuon and stumbled across this place. They have a limited menu and specialize in banh cuon dishes. I ordered the special order banh cuon plate which comes with three different types of meat, side of veges (bean sprouts, cucumbers, and herbs) and sauce. The banh cuon was good but a bit too peppery. The restaurant was hard to find but its located in the corner plaza with a supermarket. Service was quick and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes.“
“If you like private this is the place, a bit out of date but really good Boba and Pho.I highly Recommend checking it out!Parking: It's right before the gas station on the corner.It's a busy street easy to miss.Kid-friendliness: It seems family owned and they're about the same height as kids........kid's need to eat too right?Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of room for Grandpa!“
“Food was great, the Thai tea was cheap and very fresh, came with free salad and ice cream, and the ambiance was also very pleasing. But most of all the service and quality of food was outstanding. Would recommend this top tier restaurant to people looking for a good asian fusion dining experience.Dietary restrictions: I got a drunken noodle platter but realized that it had nuts, which I am allergic to. They exchanged the plate without hesitation or charge, and they were nice about it too. Great service.“
“I came here the other day with my family for lunch (but it was basically my breakfast)! I had a small bowl of Hu Tieu Mi Nuouc: it contained shrimp, ground pork, bbq pork, liver, squid, fish balls... green onions, celery, fried shallots~ this was really tasty and it came out nice and steaming! I loved the shrimp, not over cooked and super clean. Everything was really tasty, and it was even tastier with the squeeze of citrus. Personally the tips of the celery (given on the plate with the bean sprouts) were too bitter for me. I liked the sliced celery 'as is' in the soup. I think if I come here again I'd order the hu tieu - dry noodle rather than with the broth. My mom had one of the dry noodle ones and it came with a "ragu" tomatoey sauce with the ground pork and it added a lovely sweet flavor to the bowl. In addition, it was nice to sip the broth on the side. To drink, everyone was given water with lemon. And then I ordered ca phe sua da. The iced coffee was light and strong. If you know Vietnamese coffee, I'm sure you know what I mean. This one had a good...vanilla type of flavor to it? It was really nice to drink. In addition, my mom ordered the fresh pennyworth drink with mung bean (rau ma tuoi) and it was sooo smooth. Very nice to drink. Not too sweet and not bitter at all. 10/10! I liked it, reminded me of the one I had in Vietnam. The workers here were really kind and spoke good English. They checked up on you to make sure the food is good. And when I ordered my Hu Tieu they confirmed with me if everything in the description for the bowl was ok for me to eat. So it's pretty customizable! The service was fast and food was delicious. There's a good amount of seating inside this restaurant! I can't say much about the other items on the menu, but I HIGHLY recommend that you come and try one of the Hu Tieu!!“
“Food is great the people are friendly it’s a dive kind of shop but the food is great the only thing that would be better is if they take card it’s cash only and ATM is across the street in the grocery if they had an ATM in there it would be awesome.“
“Love this mom and pop noodle spot. Owner / chef always got a smile on and comes out to ask how is everything. I always get the phnom penh noodles dry style. Absolutely love the pork bone soup you get on the side. This spot is definitely a hidden gem with an at home feeling. Service may be slow when its busy but you got to appreciate their hustle for only 2 people working!“
“Hoai Hue is truly a gem in the City Heights restaurant scene. Specializing in central Vietnamese food, you will be able to experience so much more of what Vietnamese cuisine has to offer, aside from the typically known Pho or Banh Mi. There is a parking lot next to the restaurant, but it can be quite tricky scoring a spot on this busy section of El Cajon Blvd. It gets packed at the restaurant during peak meal times, so make sure you give yourself some time to get seated. Trust me, it’s definitely worthwhile! Hoai Hue is a medium sized restaurant, very clean, well lit.If you’re not too familiar with Vietnamese food, not to mention central Vietnam’s cuisine, their menu has photos to help guide your eyes. Also, the servers are all fluent in English so they can help you select from all the dishes they have. Hailing from Saigon, central Vietnamese cuisine was not what I grew up with, but have had a few dishes and variations here and there. I just love Vietnamese food in general so this restaurant was nothing short of delivering. My family was visit San Diego and wanted to see how the Vietnamese food here was like. I remembered how much I had enjoyed this restaurant, so I took them here.We got 4 orders of each item to share family style. The Banh Beo was smooth and tasty. The Banh Nam was soft and had the perfect ratio of ground shrimp to rice cake. The Banh Loc was a a hit with everyone as well. The Banh Canh Tom Cua was just delicious. The broth was well balanced and they are very generous with the extremely tasty house-made shrimp balls. Everything was so authentically delicious that my family added a bowl of Bun Bo Hue at the end just to try it, even though we were all stuffed!Just writing this review is giving me cravings for their food! So if you like Vietnamese cuisine, then do yourself a favor and head over to Hoai Hue and treat yourself. You deserve it!“
“My mum and I love this little restaurant! Bún riêu and bún măng vịt are always our go to along with chả and their lemongrass sausage. The ginger dipping sauce is delicious! Service is good here and it has a chill atmosphere. One of our favorite places to eat in San Diego.“
“I've driven past Pho Van's neon light sign quite a few times when venturing into City Heights for Vietnamese food, but have never eaten there until now. It's easy to miss the sign on the side of the restaurant, advising of Parking In The Rear, as you drive past the alley right before the restaurant. There are also lots of street parking all around if you miss the rear parking lot.The restaurant was pretty much full house, with 2 small tables available when we went for lunch. The ladies are quickly dotting around the restaurant to take orders, run food and clear tables. They are very helpful with any questions or requests you may have. The man working seemed a bit confused the whole time he was trying to help out the whole time we were there for lunch.As it was a cold day, my partner and I were craving noodle soup, but something other than Pho. There is a nice selection of other noodle soups offered, aside from Pho here. I ordered Hu Tieu My Tho (#86) with Shrimp, Pork, Fishballs & Imitation Crab. It usually comes with glass noodles, but changed it to the wide flat rice noodles. My partner ordered the Bo Kho (#62) which is the beef stew with wide flat rice noodles.Service was good, except for an odd situation with the confused male worker that I mentioned. He brought over the Bo Kho my partner order, however it had skinny rice noodles and not the wide flat rice noodles ordered. He then told us that they made a mistake and put skinny noodles and asked if we were okay with that. We looked at him with confusion, not knowing how to respond, as we've never been asked if we would be okay with a mistake that the restaurant makes. Before we were able to tell him that we want what we ordered, one of the ladies yelled to him that it was for a different table and he just picked it back up and gave it to the the correct customer. As the "mistake" was resolved on its own, I didn't hold this against them for my review. Now, if it wasn't for someone else and he expected us to tell him if we'd be okay with their mistake, then I would have had an issue with their service.Usually when we order Pho, it comes out really quickly, but these noodle soup dishes took a lot longer than usual, but that's okay. The large size was indeed large and we couldn't finish our bowls. They sure don't skimp at this restaurant and are very generous with the proteins and offerings that accompany the noodle soups! Large at many other restaurants are about the same as the small size here. Both dishes were good and we got our hot noodle soup fix for sure!I will definitely be back for more meals in the near future and will have to try their Pho next time!“
“What is lacking in interior was made up in my meal! Stir fry chicken & vegetables was delicious! The lean cuts of CB sicken reminded me of PF Chang’s yet the price was much more affordable. The sauce was equally delicious with great amounts of healthy vegetables steamed perfectly! I can’t wait to return to try her Pho.“
“Omg I love this banh mi; it is one of the biggest banh mi I've ever had, there so many meat inside and sooo good, and it is very cheap too. I would love to return and bring all of my friends because I also enjoy the environment at the store. It's very warm and comfy.“
“I've been going to the DT one for over 10 years, and recently had this location since I moved to the area. It is just as delicious & comfortable as DT. I could drink their broth all day long and their calamari is my favorite in San Diego. Always a good & satisfying time when I go!“
“The best egg on banquette sandwich! The menu claims you can do over easy but you will always get scrambled. After trying several times I forgave the egg shenanigans and just went with it-it’s so delicious. You will not be disappointed if you pair with their pour over coffee.“
“The parking lot is very small especially if you drive a big vehicle so be careful when you go.I went here because the reviews were pretty good and I was in the area looking for Vietnamese food. This spot is an authentic spot down to being somewhat crowded.I had the pho with the sliced rib eye steak and brisket.Our pho arrived pretty quickly which was good because they were pretty busy. One thing I always do is I have to try the broth before I put anything in.I took a sip of the broth and it was ok… it wasn’t the best I had. I tasted fresh compared to others but it seems like lacks some flavor to me but it could been just me. The steak tasted like every other steak I had at the pho spots however, their brisket was really good! I enjoyed the brisket a lot if I come back I will order double of the brisket.Overall, it’s definitely not the worst nor is it the best. I tell everyone to give a place a try for themselves despite how others review it because to each their own.Parking: Very small lot in the back and a weird driveway be careful when you drive in.“
“What a delicious hidden gem in City Heights! Seriously! If you don't know where it is, you are missing out! One of my friends told me about this place and I had to try! But you have to get there early, because they do run out of things. I love their noodles! Great flavor with vegetable and tofu! I'm trying to eat healthy. They also have some sweets like sesame balls with black bean paste. The man working behind the counter is really nice! He knows what I want when I walk in...and some mornings, if I get there around 10, he shakes his head, and I have to get something else. Cash only. I REPEAT CASH ONLY!“
“It's an unassuming shop that has a good variety of banh mis (sandwhiches) among other typical Vietnamese Deli selections. The sandwhiches were pretty good and fairly priced. They definitely hit the spot when you've got that craving! The staff is very friendly, if a little bit sparse. They do work quickly to get yoru order prepared. I liked their selection of banh mis, they've got the classics and few others for the uninitiated. The bread was great, crunchy exterior and soft on the inside. The shop isn't much, but if you're there for a quick bite it's not that much of a factor - cause all you want is that banh mi flavor! Would return to grab another bite!“
“Tim Ky Noodles provides an excellent and cost effective catering service for company lunches. We recently ordered lunch for 25 with 5 star service and delicious cuisine. Pricing was well within our budget of $25 per person, more than generous portions with leftovers for 10, flavorful selection of specialty noodles. The best part of our lunch experience…Tim provided exceptional customer service superior to any local Michelin restaurants which simply can’t compete given their disingenuous customer interactions. We’ll be back for our next business lunch if not before!“
“This hole in the wall is so delicious!! The food is great and the staff is so nice and really helpful about explaining the menu! I’ve been here a couple times and around dinner it has been consistent and flavorful. Great pho for a rainy day and smoothies for the warmer ones! Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area!!“
“Visited 11/2/203Well another Tasty Vietnamese, Soup, Chinese Family Owned and Run Restaurant under my Belt. 11/2/2023After seeing this place on Yelp and their Website I just had to give it a try for Lunch. In a strip mall with lots of free parking is a nice clean Restaurant with lots of seating and Friendly Owners and Staff.Nice selection on the menu and will custom make your dishes per your request.They kept checking with me to see that I wasn't in need of anything and that the food was satisfactory. As for the food I ordered,,The Garlic Noodles with added Shrimp. Great Flavor and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.Next time I want to Try The Phad Thai Noodles with Shrimp and Filet Mignon. Looks Amazing. Next I Had to Try The LA Style Short Ribs as they looked Fabulous in The Pictures. First they give you a very generous portion as you can see in my pictures.And Guess What ? They Taste as good as They Look. Grilled in a very tasty sauce with grilled Onions and served with Steamed Jasmine Rice and A Delicious Asian Cucumber Salad.I wanted a extra serving of that salad. All in All the food was very satisfying and I enjoyed it very much.I will come back to try more of the menu without a doubt.And by the way I took home half of these plates for Dinner.Leftovers Never Tasted So Good. Worth a Visit.“
“First time here and it was so amazingly delicious! Service was friendly and extremely fast! Clean and homey environment. Everything was so fresh and the portions were fabulous! Price was also reasonable. We ordered the Crispy Chicken Wings (the orange sauce that it came with was so good), House Combo Rice Vermicelli with egg rolls, House Combo with white rice and veggies, and a Taro smoothie with boba. Everything was 5/5. Highly recommended!“