48 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego

“Absolutely delicious coffee and not overly sweet. So grateful that they had a vegan option for the classic Saigon Coffee as well. The line was long but the employees worked through it very quickly and were happy to answer any questions. Can't wait to come back!“

“Came here for happy hour and sat at the bar.(+) Cocktails were delicious - Kingfisher Spritz, Golden Hour, and Favored Winds.(+) Happy hour salt and pepper fish was very good.(+) House made egg noodles - super good(+) Wagyu smoked beef rib - really good.( ) Service was nice but we got asked how we were doing by like three different people repeatedly and it got a bit tiring.(+) Vibe is cool. Nice bar, ambience is really nice.“

“To this day, the best vietnamese food I've had. Stopped by with friends again this weekend and were all impressed with the food here. Very accommodating with our allergies (some of our party were vegan, gluten-free). Huge menu, meats and noodles were awesome.“

“Located inside food court of a supermarket, this is such a hidden gem even expected my standard as a Vietnamese. The best authentic, high quality and affordable food I've ever had outside of Vietnam! Every single dish I've tried on the menu was excellent! Highly recommended!“

“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!!!“

“Very positive first experience. Chicken wings (salt & pepper) were tasty and crunchy. Egg rolls were deliciously light. Banh mi and chicken pho were 10/10 - will definitely be back to have these again. Great quality food. Service from Christie was prompt and professional, and her recommendations were a hit! Atmosphere is clean and music is good.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This hidden gem is located in Barrio Logan close by 28th street. Great customer service. It was such a comforting family friendly environment. We ordered the chicken banh mi, rice noodles with bbq chicken & shrimp plus egg roll combo plate and 6 crispy egg rolls. Everything tasted delicious , freshly made and very authentic food. Nice portion sizes and extremely affordable. Must try spot“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is small but OMG! Don't put the food in your mouth when it comes to your table because it is literally steaming hot! The chicken wings are like none I've ever had and fantastic orange chicken, egg rolls etc... DON'T MISS OUT!“

“Our go-to place with friends and family. They have a lot of good dishes for everyone and can accommodate large groups. My little one loves the calamari appetizer, my other child always gets the Pho and my favorite dish is the vermicelli bowls. The staff is super friendly. It's the perfect spot for a casual and enjoyable meal.“

“Filet pho 4.5/5, oxtail pho 4/5, service 5/5, speed 5/5, value 3/5 Overall 5/5 Keep up the good work, ambiance, quality, service all outstanding and justify the premium. Only pho kitchen in mira mesa makes a better broth and overall bowl of pho, this comes in a close second.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 ?“

“Everything here was perfect, excellent customer service, lovely dining experience and tasty Pho!! I've had a lot of Pho in my day and this place made it to the books! Ate every single bit! Rare Steak and Brisket were absolutely fresh!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best vegetarian Chinese food I've had! Really good fake meat, the flavors are spot on, and the portions are really large. It's nice that steamed rice comes with your meal. Highlights are the shrimp, Kung pao chicken, sweet and sour chicken, and the chow mein. Everything was so good, and we couldn't finish it all. Order at the counter and food comes out quickly. Inside is very casual, nothing special, but plenty of seating.“

“The food came out really fast and super fresh. We tried the egg rolls, summer rolls, banh mi with pho dip, and grilled pork banh mi. Definitely best banh mi I have ever had. The service was good, staff was friendly and not interruptive of our meal. The ambience was calm, quiet and clean. 10000/10; favorite place.“

“Some of the better pho I've found in San Diego outside of "little Saigon" in the City Heights neighborhood. The broth is rich and complex, the aromatics are fresh, and the meat is good quality. Service is also great here. Food comes out in just a few minutes. I enjoyed the Vietnamese coffee as well, they serve it in a drip over condensed milk, which is kind of fun to watch. Definitely recommended when seeking authentic pho in town.“

“This place is small but OMG! Don't put the food in your mouth when it comes to your table because it is literally steaming hot! The chicken wings are like none I've ever had and fantastic orange chicken, egg rolls etc... DON'T MISS OUT!“

“I love Mien Trung whole heartedly and no, I do not have any relation to the owners. I am so passionate about this restaurant, it is my one recommendation to everyone and will be my first meal out of a metaphorical prison and my last meal. When I have a birthday I eat Mien Trung. When I have a celebration- drivers license passing, exams passing, out of the hospital... you name it. So many folks have never tried Vietnamese foods other than pho and there are soooo many more foods the culture offers!! Bun bo hue and banh bot loc are my favorite foods in the world. Specifically Mien Trung's dishes. My every event that needed catering if i had the say, it would always be Mien Trung. and even if it wasn't my say that decided the catering, my family would get Mien Trung probably ~80 of our family birthdays!! Banh bot loc, bun bo hue, xoi if you want dessert, coconut if you want drink. Trusttttt favorite food + favorite restaurant!!!“

“Came by for lunch and really enjoyed our meal. We ordered 2 phos and 1 fried rice. Everything came out quickly and super hot. The pho was delicious with great broth, deep flavor, and awesome noodles. The fried rice was also great. Will definitely come back again.“

“Best pho in town hands town! Delicious broth, generous portion size and their tables have little pots of all the essential Vietnamese spicy and pickled things, just like in Vietnam. They also have good spring rolls, egg rolls, and noodle dishes but I can't stop eating pho when I come here so I rarely step out from that.“

“I've been coming to this place since 2010, after months of traveling in Vietnam. This place is hands down the BEST. Authentic, clean, spacious and comfortable. The dishes bring me back to my travels. I love the customer service... always greeted with lots of smiles : )“

“The culinary experience provided by this establishment is truly remarkable. The Pho broth, in particular, stands out as exceptional, surpassing any other we have encountered. It is evident that this establishment experiences a significant influx of customers during both lunch and dinner hours. Furthermore, free 2 hours parking, which adds to its appeal. The service provided by the staff is characterized by warmth and friendliness, creating a welcoming ambiance for patrons.“

“They were pretty nice and were patient. My friend is kinda slow at ordering haha. But it was good pho and a very fair amount. The meat was like 5/10, pho itself 8/10, noodles 8/10, restaurant 8/10.Would of been nice to have some mint, or some kind of flavor like mint and lemon in the water. Ya know just so it stands out.I’ve had the black bean fish that was also very good but a little more pricey.“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing experience, I chanced on this place walking to the trolley station, and let me tell you, I lucked out. Everyone there is welcoming and helpful and the atmosphere is great. The food is sooooo good. I had the tofu stir fry and might have it again tomorrow because I was so appalled. My tummy is rumbling right now just thinking about it.“

“I am so glad I found this place. They have so much different buns to choose from. Of course the #1 is the original, so it's a must try. But I will eventually try them all! They also deep fry them too so make sure to try that out. They also have egg rolls and Vietnamese coffee.“

“We stopped here after my tattoo appointment last week and we were ready to EAT! I was pleasantly surprised at all of the vegan options Goi Cuon had to offer, from the different spring rolls, to the Banh Mi to the drinks. You can order Thai Iced tea or Vietnamese coffee with Coconut milk. Our order: - Vegan combo #4 which comes with 2 different spring rolls, fried vegan roll, fried tofu, and one dumpling. -Vegan Pho - vegan ham, fried tofu, a bunch of veggies -Vegan Banh Mi We asked for no mayo, just to be super safe and not assume they leave it off but they do! We were told that it does not come with the mayo. The food is fresh and flavorful. Oftentimes, vegetarian or vegan pho lacks a lot of flavor and creativity but not at Goi Cuon. We even ordered food to go. My only complaint is that each spring roll in 1 order comes with 1 roll for $3, that's a bummer. Other than that, I wish they were closer.“

“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!“

“I really love how kind the staff is and the quiet coziness of the restaurant. My boyfriend and I have been coming here every Monday evening for the past few weeks after church and the food never disappoints! The pho and spring rolls are solid! The pork bahn mi though.. that was such a pleasant surprise! I can't believe this entire time I was so sure I had to drive to Mira Mesa to get a decent Vietnamese sandwich. This place beats my former go-to shops Cali Baguette and Bale's. Pho Hoàng Express doesn't skimp on the meat, the pork is tender and flavorful, they have a good balance of the pickled and fresh fixings, and the bread is so good! Will definitely continue coming back!“

“Since our local banh mi spot burned down, we had not found a new place that compared but this new place is amazing and their sandwiches are delicious! I would give them 5 stars but if I don't get there early enough, they tend to be out of croissants by noon and they are opened until 7. This has happened to me numerous of times. Other than that, they are awesome!“

“First time here and definitely will be back. My boyfriend and I are even considering making this our favorite go-to spot. We got spring rolls as an appetizer and it started our meal off amazing. Super polite staff, super clean interior, hot and fresh food.“

“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!“

“I'm really like service by man name "Tan or Kenny" always standing out asking my group need anything, he recommended us some of the best foods in menu, and always refill water on time. The soup of PHO was super delicious. We're sharing Lobster, Oxtail, Beef shank Pho, omg that so good, and the Thai tea w Cream is good. Inside was beautiful calm and chill with Jazz music, there also got 4 of a lovely fish tanks inside. I really recommend for everyone's family should come and visit if u guys travel like us. Love this restaurant, We're gonna coming back soon on August. See u guys soon!“

“You better have some good teeth because the meat is very very chewy. I wish the meat was more tender. The sauce is gross. The customer service is not so friendly and welcoming. The guy that works at the front counter was not friendly and he was very rude. Parking is not really convenient.“

“I ordered for pickup. I got the chicken pho, fries, and a rainbow roll. I’m very pleased with everything! The only thing I was not expecting was the fries were not plain…they were a little sweet and had fried garlic. Which was absolutely delicious! But I’d specify that on the menu just in case someone isn’t a garlic lover.Thank you! Will come again.“

“This is our favorite Vietnamese place for lunch or takeout. Their beef soup has the right amount of heat and very satisfying. The family love their banh mi sandwiches. I usually get the bun (vermicelli noodle bowl) or roasted pork belly rice plate.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I come to this place pretty often. It's my go-to place everytime I'm not feeling too well or I just need some good soup! I first found this place because I used to eat at the Pho Hoas back in the bay area and wanted something similar here. I heard this was the original one so I had to come and try! Service is typical asian restaurant service. Their style is taking your order, serving you food, and you walk up to the counter to pay. I usually get the Rare Steak and Tripe and then add the Beef Balls! Soup is always so good and I will continue to come back :)“