Pho La Jolla

I regularly eat here and the food is descent. Probably the best Vietnamese food in the local area. Personally I like the Chicken Pho. Prices are reasonable and service is good. I eat here on a regular basis and enjoy it. The older family who runs the restaurant are friendly and I will keep coming back.

My wife and I shared a bowl of pho. The service was very fast and friendly. The food, exquisite. We stayed a while chatting and asked for a BBQ pork banh mi. This was no problem and again served promptly and happily and again delicious. We are staying at a nearby hotel and was happy to have such a chill friendly happy tasty place nearby.

I was definitely worried after reading the reviews but I really wanted pho and this place is really close to me so I figured I’d try it. It was pretty slow so the guy let me sit where I wanted outside. I wasn’t in a hurry so the reviews about slow service wasn’t a problem, but my pho came out within 10 minutes. I think people need to be a little more patient when they come to a family run restaurant with older owners, or just in general. I was concerned that the broth or noodles would taste like dirty water because I’ve been to places like that but the pho tasted fine. It wasn’t the best pho I’ve ever had but for a little mom and pop place in a little strip mall it was good. I’m kind of wondering about the reviews saying it was bland because do you know that you’re supposed to add the lime, basil, sriracha, & hoisin sauce to your liking? It didn’t taste bland to me at all. I only had the chicken pho so I can’t speak to anything else on the menu but you get a nice big bowl for a decent price & it’s yummy.

Please do not let the negative reviews keep you from coming here. This is a humble Vietnamese restaurant that knows its flavors without needing to be anything fancy. If they aren’t busy, you can walk in to the front and they’ll let you pick your seat. There is a variety of options on the menu but we ordered the chicken pho and the number 4 pho. It came with a plate of jalapeños, bean sprouts and thai basil to accompany the pho. The serving size was really large and worth every penny. You get plenty of noodles and broth. The broth was SO flavorful and tasty and clean. You get plenty of meat in the bowl. We left feeling very full and and satisfied.

Frankly, I don't understand why people are complaining. I am a French Asian person, and after eating lots of restaurants, including Vietnamese ones, I can say the Pho is very good. The Broth is among the top ones I got in my life. So yes, I guess people complain because the restaurant's boss is not very amiable so I guess this is not appealing to the Americans, but if you want a nice Pho, this is the place to go. Very underrated restaurant... - From a top-tier French Foodie.

Let me say first that I live in Westminster so I’m used to really good Vietnamese food. I went with about 8 family members and everyone thought the food was a but pricey. It’s because the area is expensive and rent is expensive. Half of my family liked their dishes (pho was apparently good). The other half didn’t like their dish much (the bun and bun Bo hue weren’t as authentic as could be). But it was crowded and open late so I assume the locals like it since there aren’t many Vietnamese restaurant options in the area. It’s probably very tasty for La Jolla/San Diego.

Great place to dine in. Affordable Vietnamese dishes and foods were satisfying. Must try their spicy beef pho. Service was great though you have to wait 10-15 minutes for the food to get on the table. Can be seated outside or inside depending on your choice. Covid safety measures were implemented wisely in this location.