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Pho King in San Diego

4.4 (139) 4658 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, United States

Categories

Vietnamese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

Location on the map

San Diego, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 619-285-1111
Site: https://phokingsandiego.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:10 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:10 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

139 Reviews for Pho King 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-05 19:19:33

Hủ tiếu nằm vang protein is a bit dried, I am not a big fan of the minced meat nor the intestines. tThe soup flavor wasnt too bad but all together with the dried basic salad dishes, this left more room to be desired.

Review №2

2023-11-25 16:41:49

Best Pho! Very nice staff, quick service, large portions and so flavorful! Highly recommended

Review №3

2017-05-21 01:28:03

Good service, tasty food, reasonable price and easy to find a parking space. Unfortunately, there was no air conditioning. Even though the ceiling fans were on, we were still sweating while were eating... Also, the menu had little to no pictures

Review №4

2023-02-28 20:22:02

I ordered meat balls, brisket pho and take out to school. Its very delicious and quality. Im highly recommend this restaurant👍

Review №5

2022-10-17 03:00:58

Pho King offers very good Vietnamese food located in Little Saigon, SD.

Review №6

2020-10-09 03:37:02

I order #32 It was delicious.I order a side of veggie rolls they were ok.The lady that took my order was very nice and explained to us how you actually eat this that was very nice of her to show us. The parking is not that big but if your lucky youll find a good spot. I didnt really wait for my food too long, that was good. This place is very known around the community and I can see why.

Review №7

2016-08-30 16:03:07

Small hole-in-the-wall mom and pop place with little English spoken and mainly local Vietnamese come here. I love a good bowl of noodles so I came here and was SUPER happy. It was delicious and large and the flavour was everything I wanted and more. Nice waitress, very polite but dont expect to get waited on hand and foot. They take your order, bring you food, bring you bill. Just like Asia :)

Review №8

2020-02-07 05:44:15

A great selection of pho and hu tieu, and delicious shakes and drinks to match. The staff is friendly. Try the charbroiled beef spring rolls (ask for them since theyre not listed on the menu.)

Review №9

2023-10-21 23:33:44

Very friendly place the foods are very delicious and excellent . Việt Nam coffee very excellent

Review №10

2023-06-24 14:49:51

It wasnt just great, it was Pho King great.

Review №11

2022-08-18 12:47:48

I ordered some food for a picky kid and he loved all of it. The flavors where over the top and everything was so fresh. We ordered the egg rolls, spring rolls and a fried rice. Those where the best egg rolls I ate in a long time. The spring rolls where crispy and fresh, came.with fresh mint and lettuce on the side.

Review №12

2023-08-28 19:36:55

Favorite pho place

Review №13

2023-10-03 04:27:50

Authentic and delicious!

Review №14

2021-11-30 19:09:41

I ordered chicken pho through DoorDash as a pickup order. My order was ready to go when I arrived, however my first impression was that the restaurant was in chaos. There were storage boxes strewn throughout the dining room floor, and they seemed to be understaffed. This also translated into the quality of the food.My chicken pho had the most strange odor, almost like dirty socks. The shrimp spring rolls also emitted an unpleasant aroma, definitely did not seem fresh. I had one taste of each item, then proceeded to throw the food away. It was inedible.I heard so many suggestions to try this pho, but was very disappointed with the food.

Review №15

2022-09-11 03:33:43

Hu Tieu King Kho is the best glass noodle bowl in Southern California. Absolutely delicious with a mix of rich flavors. Every time I visit San Diego, I make a visit here just for that noodle dish.

Review №16

2021-09-29 19:14:59

I would give them a ZERO if I could. They consistently mess up your order, and you couldnt go back to return it if you want to, because it is incredibly difficult to find parking. Imagine ordering takeout of rare steak pho, only to get home & find out you were given a bunch of tofu & steamed bok choy. Incredibly disappointed & will definitely not return. Strike 3. :(

Review №17

2016-08-25 00:03:44

The food is great but the services isnt that great, it isnt bad either but they could do better...

Review №18

2014-09-03 05:09:28

The best Pho in San Diego. Yes the name is fantastic but so us the food. I always get the brisket and meatball pho and it always hits the spot. Also highly recommend the egg rolls wrapped in lettuce. The service is decent and prices are great. Check this place out.

Review №19

2019-02-25 18:48:47

One of the best vietnamese spots in SD!

Review №20

2023-05-01 02:45:35

Great pho soup located on el Cajon Blvd. Helpful and accomodating staff.

Review №21

2022-01-11 17:54:01

My favorite pho place in San Diego!!! What I recommend though is the Hu Tieu. Its very similar to pho except they use pork broth instead of beef broth and they have egg noodles combine with rice noodles. Its soooo good!!! Definitely a must try if youre every in the area

Review №22

2019-03-17 00:06:40

Good food. Beware of the prices listed on their website. I got 2 large phos and chicken wings, should have been a total of $21.50 (including tax). I get there and they charged me $30! The reason I picked the place is because of their prices listed on their website. Not going back.

Review №23

2016-06-16 02:43:41

No complaints! The Pho was greay. It wasnt boiling hot, so I could eat it right when they brought it out. Price... pow... perfect! The girl explained the sauces and which one she didnt... boom! Nice. I luv the name... its why i went there. Pho king... more like Pho Emperor!!!!

Review №24

2020-07-05 20:53:38

The red chili paste will change your life! The broth is excellent anyway but add a couple spoonfuls of this paste and get ready to return for bowl after bowl of this delicious pho! Excellent broth to ingredients ratio! This has become our favorite pho restaurant in all of San Diego!

Review №25

2023-09-06 06:13:58

Pho King is very very good!

Review №26

2020-04-25 17:52:07

This is one of the best and oldest Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego. I love coming here. Friendly service, great atmosphere, family-owned. Price is fair. Highly recommended!!

Review №27

2019-06-05 14:00:19

Been here a few times now. Had the mi nam Vang with a friend yesterday for lunch. Consistent in the flavor and isnt bad. Im still looking for a place to replace my San Joses favorite place.

Review №28

2018-12-27 04:37:07

Good food. But it seems like everybody there had a cold and was coughing and nobody was covering their mouths, so I got kind of grossed out. Ive been telling her for a few years, but I think this will be my last trip there.

Review №29

2019-09-08 20:57:35

Glass noodle soup is tasty and their pennyworth and mung bean juice is best

Review №30

2019-08-21 04:04:56

Love the flavor of the brother with the number 10 pho king beef pho and my kids slurp it up fighting over more broth. Spring rolls are crunchy and delicious and cant have rolls without the peanut sauce

Review №31

2014-09-03 05:27:58

My favorite pho in San Diego. Funny name, serious food. Sometimes the staff isnt very good at their English, but the pho is great. The brisket and steak pho is so good. The egg roll appetizers are great too. Highly recommended. Pricing is good too.

Review №32

2019-01-05 21:01:31

Cheap food. Banh hoi chao tom is very good. Hu tieu is very good. Services are ok.

Review №33

2017-07-20 03:45:53

Any other Pho spot on El Cajon/University is better than this. Most people go because of its name and they want to post onnsocial media. I went twice and both times it was not good taste at all!

Review №34

2018-03-08 17:30:41

Long story short, we ordered take out, they took our order down wrong and/or charged us for stuff we didnt order. We ordered two meals a spring roll and a cup of soup... What we got where 3 meals and a spring roll... overall food was ok, nothing amazing but not bad by any means.

Review №35

2020-07-12 05:45:38

Its not the Pho that shines here, despite their awesome name. Hands down, best Hú Tiĕù in SD. Service and other menu options are on point as well.

Review №36

2019-07-18 03:10:51

My friend says If you come for the Phó, eat the Phó. .... and then get a massage after.

Review №37

2020-07-15 20:23:15

Their food is delicious however sometimes the orders come light. I eat here very frequently because I work next door and if they are in a hurry or its a busy time they will serve you less

Review №38

2019-10-18 22:48:57

I always eat here when Im in the neighborhood. My mom used to live by here and she recommended it. Theres honestly a lot of stuff I can get here that I cant get at other Vietnamese restaurants

Review №39

2014-07-09 04:35:22

Below average pho place. Waitress spoke very little English and couldnt answer simple questions about the menu. Not surprising in itself for a pho restaurant, but would make it very hard to order if youre not familiar with Vietnamese food. I ordered a large pho with rare steak, well done brisket, and meat balls. Garnish was old bean sprouts, what looked to be Chinese celery, and lime wedges. Wheres the basil or sawleaf herb? Soup was decent, but was missing the brisket. Wth. Guess Ill be sticking with Pho Ca Dao. Dont waste your time here for pho.

Review №40

2019-07-15 21:05:01

Came in to this restaurant and I knew this place was pho king good! The pho king employee was kind and friendly. I had the Pho King Pho which was great! I’d eat here again for sure!

Review №41

2016-01-04 03:21:26

I dont go here for the pho as there are better options such as Pho Ca Dao, and Pho Hoa in the area. The Hu Tieu on the otherhand is BOMB. My favorite being the Hu Tieu King Kho (dry) which they give you pho noodles, with a combination of meats, shrimp, soup on the side, and their delicious sauce. Pair that with a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice and you got yourself quite the meal.

Review №42

2022-09-12 20:02:05

This place is honestly thee best in San Diego! Nothing fancy, no special decor, just honestly, fresh and authentic pho and Vietnamese food.

Review №43

2018-03-23 01:24:53

Oh very quality dishes with even more spiritual soup if i ever needed a hangover remedy to transport me back to Vietnam this is the spot.. Even their sweet and sour chicken is delicious much luv for this spot

Review №44

2021-02-27 20:13:23

Im from Fresno so sorry, the food was not that good. There wasnt any condiments for the pho 😌 Staffs were nice though.

Review №45

2021-09-14 19:33:17

Hu tieu Nam Vang (Nam Vang soft noodles) is good! However..finding a parking might be a real pain sometimes!

Review №46

2018-07-15 00:37:51

I have to say it was pho king nasty the broth was watered down and the place seems so unsanitary.. why not clean up and place the vegetables in a organized place. Wait until the inspector shows up.

Review №47

2017-03-17 20:25:57

Had the rare steak pho, soup was tasty. Noodles were over cooked though and way too many noodles. Need more soup, less noodles.

Review №48

2018-12-20 05:30:48

This place is my favorite pho place I love my spring rolls with that yummy peanut sauce and my chicken pho with all that shiracha sauce and lemon and Sprouts really friendly place

Review №49

2020-01-12 18:14:56

Stick with the vietnamese food the Chinese menu wasnt as good to me compared to other places. But the vietnamese bowls and the pho were soo good!!

Review №50

2019-12-18 17:19:42

Pho is really good but they use MSG, which makes my heart race. Cant eat here anymore.

Review №51

2015-12-25 13:25:38

We had a bun thit nuong, and it was godly!! The quantity and quality for this kind of price is truly amazing! A must go!

Review №52

2019-02-13 04:40:51

Me and my family are regulars at this place. WE LOVE their food!!Highly recommended.

Review №53

2014-12-02 23:06:08

Pretty good pho that my family and I enjoyed thoroughly! Will come again when were in the area.

Review №54

2018-10-24 20:42:21

Best pho in the area hands down! Wont go anywhere else and the service is great

Review №55

2017-04-27 01:24:30

This place is one of the freshest best pho restaurants Ive ever had

Review №56

2020-08-05 06:54:28

This is my favorite spot! They never disappoint. The staff is helpful great customer service.

Review №57

2017-08-22 23:46:58

This is my go to for great Pho. I get pho chin and Thai ice teas. I love Pho King.

Review №58

2017-05-31 05:53:46

Really good Vietnamese food! The Sinh tố bơ (avocado smoothie) is really good here

Review №59

2022-12-16 10:29:26

Cool name, good soup, and helpful service.

Review №60

2022-09-04 03:05:45

Great food with reasonable price. Parking can be difficult sometimes.

Review №61

2018-05-11 19:27:44

Been going here for years, best pho in San Diego.

Review №62

2019-07-13 01:30:49

Awesome pho and THE BEST SPRING ROLL DIP SAUCE IN TOWN

Review №63

2019-10-17 02:35:16

Best pho in San Diego. Friendly service also!

Review №64

2019-08-23 20:49:12

Very good vietnamese food, washroom is clean, fair price...

Review №65

2019-02-13 04:29:28

Absolutely love this place. Best Pho around!

Review №66

2017-10-29 22:51:44

Good food, good price but parking can be tough.

Review №67

2017-04-23 07:01:37

Good food. Nice and clean place. Parking can be hectic.

Review №68

2018-04-09 05:42:00

The house special tho! Sooo good! Everything that I have had from here is fantastic!

Review №69

2018-03-28 08:38:39

The best dish here has to to be hủ tiếu mỹ tho. Try it for yourself.

Review №70

2019-02-06 03:11:16

Food was ok wasnt checked on and had to wait a very long time for the check probably wont be coming back.

Review №71

2023-05-14 20:14:58

Phó king is great.

Review №72

2018-01-12 02:37:02

Food was good service was excellent Im coming back

Review №73

2017-11-17 01:59:06

Super yummy authentic food. Good service.

Review №74

2019-12-29 04:57:03

Great food great service family atmosphere

Review №75

2018-09-07 04:18:05

They actually have really good food here

Review №76

2019-06-20 18:54:33

Delish

Review №77

2021-10-15 21:06:26

Okay pho. No enough meat even w the special.

Review №78

2019-12-04 22:23:55

Food was a little over priced and service wasnt that great.

Review №79

2016-12-18 16:39:12

Used to be my favorite until my mom pointed out how dirty it was then I found a hair in my food

Review №80

2021-02-15 23:51:57

Quality pho in San Diego, especially with the addition of the chili garlic vinegar

Review №81

2017-06-08 04:13:20

It lived up to its name it was Pho king delicious.

Review №82

2017-01-03 01:24:36

Had the fried rice with pork. It was very good.

Review №83

2020-01-11 16:51:34

Great service and food delicious!

Review №84

2020-02-12 03:38:16

Great spring rolls and pho, inexpensive.

Review №85

2018-08-24 01:13:48

Good food and great staff!

Review №86

2019-12-11 02:37:34

Great service and awesome food

Review №87

2017-08-09 06:11:47

Food is on point very traditional Vietnamese style

Review №88

2018-09-17 21:33:34

Good service great food.

Review №89

2013-08-18 00:05:15

I found hair in my food. Im never going back.

Review №90

2018-11-29 23:19:18

Very good good. Reccomend the spring rolls

Review №91

2022-01-29 03:11:07

Pho #9 is delicious

Review №92

2019-11-14 05:00:34

Best pho restaurant name!

Review №93

2018-09-03 00:01:17

The name says it all

Review №94

2017-12-23 01:12:01

These guys are the phở king best!

Review №95

2020-03-10 04:14:21

Great service and very friendly plus polite

Review №96

2018-06-14 20:48:57

Very good Phő soup.

Review №97

2016-06-20 06:03:20

Best pho in San Diego!

Review №98

2020-03-04 01:35:22

This place is so pho king good

Review №99

2016-11-18 22:05:05

I Pho King love this place!!!

Review №100

2018-10-16 02:59:03

Best Pho in town.

Review №101

2022-02-27 20:31:53

Good Vietnamese coffee ☕

Review №102

2019-01-29 18:02:21

Best pho

Review №103

2021-06-04 12:41:15

So good!

Review №104

2019-02-05 22:31:00

Service and food are okay.

Review №105

2018-10-25 10:39:26

Good food

Review №106

2018-07-16 22:44:45

Very good

Review №107

2016-07-15 07:29:08

Okay pho.

Review №108

2017-08-07 03:17:05

Good food and good services

Review №109

2016-07-13 22:35:18

The pho is so good

Review №110

2018-07-03 04:30:48

Just plain yummy.

Review №111

2016-08-29 05:29:33

Another great Vietnamese restaurant

Review №112

2020-01-09 15:36:50

Like home

Review №113

2020-11-15 01:40:32

Always get the dry noodles.

Review №114

2017-11-25 00:31:51

Loved it. !

Review №115

2019-05-26 16:17:44

Love the food ❤️

Review №116

2019-11-30 03:13:17

The best in the area!

Review №117

2018-12-24 23:08:03

Really good pho

Review №118

2019-01-24 17:17:01

Pho king awesome

Review №119

2018-05-25 03:07:57

Pho King is good

Review №120

2018-04-12 06:21:23

It okay

Review №121

2019-07-28 17:29:02

Review №122

2018-02-25 21:53:02

Clear noodles are o point

Review №123

2017-12-08 01:27:36

Pho da best

Review №124

2017-07-17 08:41:52

I love them

Review №125

2019-05-22 19:31:16

Great food

Review №126

2018-07-27 19:28:53

Review №127

2021-06-15 20:13:43

Food is the best

Review №128

2018-06-24 17:07:13

Love the name

Review №129

2020-03-06 21:21:51

👍👍👍👍👍

Review №130

2019-12-26 19:19:33

Delicious!!!

Review №131

2020-02-21 05:46:05

Review №132

2023-12-08 05:29:15

Airy, clean; rich and diverse food; Enthusiastic - happy staff

Review №133

2019-01-28 00:42:17

Definitely very good flavor, the size of the large portion is enough for someone who is very hungry, the variety of dishes is very wide and the service is friendly, just consider that those who serve speak little English, the restaurant seemed a little dirty to me and therefore Lastly, the place is located in a not very safe area.

Review №134

2016-09-07 13:38:46

An American took me there on a business trip. I ate the pho and thought it was surprisingly delicious (extreme?). There are many Vietnamese-related stores nearby, so the quality may be high for Vietnamese people.

Review №135

2018-01-08 03:19:21

It tastes very good. I asked for the no. 15 I dont remember what it was called but it was in short supply.

Review №136

2019-06-11 18:25:40

I `te, mac da man, o delicious.

Review №137

2017-06-15 17:01:46

My wife is so beautiful and so beautiful

Review №138

2020-02-21 22:59:10

Review №139

2017-07-06 18:08:18

The food is really delicious and the prices are affordable.