The menu is very small but the food here was excellent. The spring roll I got was generous in portion and tasty. The beef rib in the pho falls off the bone and was so tender. Our waiter gave us spicy sauce that complemented very well with the pho broth. The staff here were friendly and attentive and we will be back for sure!
A fantastic family owned shop! The house pho was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. Sam was kind, friendly, and personable. Hes a one-man team running the storefront while mom and pop are in the kitchen working on orders, so please be patient. If youre going to this place, make sure to come early because they do sell out prior to their closure times! 10/10 would come back here.
Family owned and operated and the quality is on point! The food is delicious. The Vietnamese coffee is to die for. The vibe is chill. This place is already turning out to be quite the local gem! Go here… you will not be disappointed.
The pho is so so so good! The spare ribs fall off the bone and melt in your mouth. I came and tried everything on the menu and it was all delicious. I am stuffed and so happy to find such a great new spot. I will definitely be coming back here. The service was great, and the place was spotless. I cant stress enough how much you should come and try this place! Well worth the price.
Great service and the food was some of the best Pho I’ve ever had!!! 10/10 will be back!
Wow, amazing food and super kind staff! They only have two dishes on the menu but those two dishes are both exceptional…so why would you even need more?! The soup is the most flavorful soups we’ve ever had in San Diego.
If you ever questioned who gets all 5 star reviews. This place does and deserves more. Food and service are top tier. Our Airbnb happens to be right above it and I love pho so I had to try it. If I lived in San Diego, I would definitely be a repeat customer. Highly recommend!
This place has got pho and spring rolls perfected. Their menu has a few items but those items are worth every bite. The owners are super nice and attentive. They make you feel special and are so appreciative of you giving them business. I definitely recommend to anyone that wants tender, fall off the bone meat in a warm comforting broth. The spring rolls are HUGE. The decor and color scheme is so fun and inviting. 10/10 for sure.
Great food, good customer service, reasonable price! Sugar cane/coconut juice is the bomb! Highly recommended 👌 👍 ❤️
Freaking PHOnomenal pho!! See what I did there :D, but really though the best pho I ever had! Rich flavor that doesnt really need anything added, the perfect fall of the bone meat, noodles feel like they arent just there like other places and my favorite of them all their sugar cane drink! If I could I would take home gallons of that stuff not too sweet but sweet enough and thats the best! Its a place you have to experience yourself.
PHOREAL the best one, meat falling off the bone, delicious broad and soft noodles and much more making it so different and unique. Make sure you start with the fresh spring rolls and end with with the coconut, sugar cane drinks. To add it all up the service is excellent. Highly recommended it **
One of the best Pho places that I have ever been. Everything about their food is done right and properly. The beef in their Pho is so tender and the broth….the broth is just Pho-nomenal. I have nothing more to say. They are new in the area but definitely worth a visit. I rarely give reviews, this one deserves it.
PHOnomenal. Broth alone is so freaking good. They make a house chili sauce that just elevated the broth. This will be the place I get that 32oz of brother for those cold winter days :)
I kid you not, the best pho in san diego hands down. the broth and the quality of the meat beats any place. the hospitality and the atmosphere is as if you knew the server for years. 9.5/10
Hands down the best and cleanest pho spot in the South Bay! Their broth is on point and the sugar cane drink is so good!!!
The house special pho was delicious. The owner is super friendly. We will definitely come back. I would also recommend trying out the cococane and their vietnamese coffee.
This is the BEST PHO in NATIONAL CITY!The BEEF RIB PHO absolutely PHOnomenal and something different from the traditional rare steak, brisket, and tripe variety.Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed.I paired it with the coconut/sugar cane drink and it was heavenly.Ill be coming back over and over again, good job guys. Whenever I crave for pho, this place will be my go too.
Phenomenal. As the name implies. You can immediately tell if you’re a Pho lover, the food definitely tastes very good. Simple menu yet flavorful. Ambience is great with high ceiling, it may look small place but spacious on the inside. Price is worth it.
I met the owner before the restaurant opened. A friendly and engaging person. He looked forward to serving the surrounding community with his Pho and Spring Rolls. My wife and I came in on a weekend and ordered the beef rib pho with shrimp spring rolls. It was an incredibly savory broth with very tender ribs. The noodles, along with the added herbs, gave it an earthy aromatic flavor. The shrimp spring rolls (2) were fresh, tasty, and the veggies crunchy. Beverages were fantastic. I had the sugar and coconut mix. My wife straight coconut. As you can surmise, by this review, we will be back.
Came here for lunch and we were told we were the last ones. Waiters are friendly. The food is phenomenal.
Very Awesome Customer Service. Clean and friendly establishment that welcomes their customers. The Pho is soul food! Everything tastes amazing, I defiantly enjoyed my meal!
I love everything about this place. Their food is delicious and the coco cane is amazing! Service is on point and the vibes are there! I’ll recommend this spot to everyone I know!💯
Menu only has a few items so you know they have their stuff down! Service was great and the vibes were chill! Highly recommend
The food is so authentic taste and so sumptuous. Family owner are so friendly and they treat us like family.
Man Its was lit 🔥 Highly recommended 👌 😋 and Im from the south ribs falling off the bone So if you Love Pho .They spin on it Tastes great.
I tried their sugar cane drink and it was super refreshing. Great service and great people as well
Owner was very nice and made sure the customers were taken care of. The food was delicious, chili oil was the best Ive ever had and the pho was incredible.
The perfect bowl of pho! I love beef ribs!
The hot sauce for pho is so good and very spicy
I recommend this place who loves pho .The service and friendliness is nothing short of outstanding
Awesome food for a great price. We could have got half the food we did and been full. 10 out of 10.
No words to describe, only thing I can say THIS IS THE REAL DEAL, come and see it for yourself
Best Pho ever!
Delicious! Owners are the best!
Best tasting Pho...
Good food great service
I will definitely be back!!!
Its Phonomenal
Best food ever
SIMPLY DELICIOUS 😋
Super cool place, the menu has 2 rich options and the restaurant is cute. Big recommendation!!
Very rich food
Total reviews rating 5
52 Reviews for PHOnomenal 2024:
Review №1
2023-12-07 22:45:18Ive been hearing a lot of great things about this pho restaurant. I order 2 house special phos, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls and Pork Spring rolls. The broth in the pho was on point. It was full of flavor. The spring rolls are pretty big and they are fresh. I highly recommend you try everything they have. They have a simple menu which makes it easier for them to focus on the quality of the food I believe. Which in return makes everything really good. The service was really good and friendly. I will be back here again.
Review №2
2023-10-26 19:22:20Wow! Just perfect PHO! I recommend this place. I’m super picky when it comes to palette and Cleanliness! And this place checks off all five stars. And then there’s Sammy - friendly smile takes care of you very personable. Next time I’ll dine in Sam. House pho and spring rolls. Honestly no fuzz here ! And that’s why they get five stars all the way !
Review №3
2023-12-01 01:51:48My new Pho spot. I highly recommend this place. The house special, with beef ribs in the pho, is the only option you need. Got treated like family, and I feel as if I was family. Owners are really friendly and know what theyre doing. Im glad they opened up. No way Im going anywhere else for Pho.
Review №4
2023-10-03 19:08:07I had the pleasure of dining at Phenomenal in National City, and let me tell you, the experience lived up to its name in every possible way! Upon arrival, we were greeted by the extremely friendly and hospitable Sam, who prepared an unforgettable meal.Sam took the time to explain to us that Phenomenal specializes in one type of pho, and its a Cambodian-style masterpiece called House Special. We were intrigued by this unique product, we decided to try it out. The House Special Pho is served with ribs and meatballs, creating a delicate blend of flavors and textures that is simply out of this world.Simmered short ribs, beef bone broth, and perfectly marinated meatballs blend together to create a harmonious symphony of flavors that makes our taste buds dance with joy. The photos and videos we took (yes, we couldnt resist immortalizing this moment!) We hope to give you a glimpse of the delicious flavors of this pho.Besides pho, we also ordered spring rolls. Portion sizes are generous and the freshness of the ingredients shines through. We ordered two dishes, but in retrospect, only one would have been enough, as the abundant pho awaited us.The atmosphere of Phenomenon was also a pleasant surprise. They played a video of imported cars with hip-hop music in the background, adding a unique and lively touch to the atmosphere. The volume of the music was perfect, allowing for comfortable conversation without overwhelming the experience.Cleanliness is paramount and Phenomenal excelled in this department. The restaurant and restrooms are maintained extremely cleanly, contributing to an overall pleasant dining environment.What really sets Phenomenal apart is the exceptional service provided by Sam. He checked on us multiple times to make sure our meal was perfect. His warm personality and engaging conversation added joy to our dining experience.In short, Phenomenon in National City is an absolute gem that lives up to its glowing reputation every moment. If you are a Pho enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, this is a destination not to be missed. I cant wait to go back and enjoy their house special Pho again.Truly extraordinary!
Review №5
2023-07-29 01:29:18This is a great local, family run shop. Very simple menu but man is the pho incredible! The broth is so very rich in flavor and depth. The meatballs are fantastic too! The rib meat was very tender and fall off the bone. And I loved the coco cane drink. Love this place! I will be back
Review №6
2023-10-13 13:55:51From CT showing love to a great family owned restaurant all the way out in San Diego! The Pho was amazing and the menu was just as elegant! Highly recommend and worth every sip of my hard earned money has ever been spent on! Large portions and awesome vibes, couldnt ask for a better experience! Thank you, much love from CT
Review №7
2023-07-25 19:33:21First visit and WOW!!! Pho that have So much flavor. The Beef Rib pho really is fulfilling. Great presentation on the pho itself.Picture and taste perfectly as it looks.Sugar cane drink is very refreshing, great for a warm afternoon. Thank you to a great team that provided us this amazing experience.
Review №8
2023-09-23 05:40:14Trying out the PHOnomenal!! The beef broth was so soothing and delicious for a little drizzle of rain in National City. Customer service was outstanding always checking in and making sure we were good . I really enjoyed the scenery of the place big large windows you can see the outside. Good lighting. Very clean and family friendly!!! :)
Review №9
2023-09-15 23:19:07Our first meal of the day driving through heading back to the Central Valley. Pho was AMAZING. Entire family couldn’t stop saying how good it was. Shrimp and pork spring rolls were huge! Cococane (coconut and sugarcane juice) very refreshing. Gentlemen was kind and checked on us regularly.
Review №10
2023-12-03 22:53:24I rarely give time to write a review but this place definitely deserved my time and the 5 stars. The menu was really simple and straight forward and just by looking at the menu list, you know that they mastered their food. The staff or maybe the owner was very welcoming and accommodating, 10 stars for Customer Service! I love the Pho, the meat was really tender! Addicting! I understand the hype on the reviews now.