Pho Hoa

Welcome to Pho Hoa, a Vietnamese restaurant located in San Diego, CA. This unclaimed gem offers a wide range of Vietnamese dishes, with options for delivery, takeout, and reservations. The menu at Pho Hoa includes appetizers like Goi Cuon, a refreshing combination of rice noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, pork, and shrimp rolled in rice paper.

For the noodle enthusiasts, Pho Hoa offers a variety of pho noodle soups, from the traditional Pho Tai with eye round steak to more adventurous choices like Pho Tai, Nam, Gau, Gan, Sach with a mix of steak, tripe, tendon, and flank. Rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and special items like Banh Mi or Pho Bo Kho are also available for a flavorful dining experience.

Many customers have raved about the quality of the pho at Pho Hoa. Aaron O. praised the tender meat pieces and quick service, while Vincent T. declared it the best he has tasted in the US. Others appreciated the efficient service and flavorful broth.

Despite the tight parking and communal seating, patrons keep coming back for the delicious pho and quick service. So if you're craving a comforting bowl of pho in San Diego, make sure to stop by Pho Hoa for a satisfying meal.

Pho Hoa Menu

Location

Address: 4717 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 283-6431

🕓 Work Hours
MON 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TUE 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
WED 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
THU 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
FRI 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SUN 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • steps or stairs
    Yes
  • QR code menus available
    No
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Aaron O.

    16 July 2024

    I really didnt know what to expect from SD pho but this place was really good! Got the number one and all the different beer pieces were so tender. The server was quick to bring us food and drinks and made sure we were good. The interior felt very spacious which was good because we had a big group of people during our visit. A must try if you want some good pho in SD.

  • Author: Morina H.

    03 July 2024

    I love the phõ here!They don't have any egg rolls or spring rolls which I love, however their service is very fast and efficient!Barely speak english but if you give them the number order you want and size..they will be out in less than 7 minutes literally!I usually come for lunch really quick and I am always in and out!Place is clean,no bugs or loud conversation so I give it a 9/10!

  • Author: Food P.

    17 June 2024

    Pho Hoa, used to be my "go-to" spot! In fact, when I travelled (even to Vietnam) this is the place I always went to go eat at. I could not wait to get back and eat there again. Well, I guess after 30 year removed, things have changed a bit. The Pho is still good. But I thought the broth had become darker, and tasted less beef like, and more salty. I ordered Pho Dac Biet. The portion sizes were good, and prices were on Par for 2024. I just felt like the Pho quality was not as I remembered. The brother used to be very clear and light color, yet had a strong beef flavor. I guess that is very difficult to accomplish unless you are a master soup maker. Anyway, still a solid bowl of Pho, and you cannot go wrong with Pho Hoa.

  • Author: Angela W.

    11 June 2024

    I almost scratched my car six separate times in the Pho Hoa parking lot but I would (and will) brave that lot again for more pho from here! As with many places in little Saigon, Pho Hoa is a test of bravery. Not the food, but the parking. Cars were lined up in the dinky lot like my teeth pre-braces. As in, completely misaligned. After wedging my car (and it's not even a big car!) tenuously in the ambiguous triangle of space bordered by a Toyota van, a yellow bollard, and what might have been the handicap parking, I marched through the restaurant doors into a spacious, bustling dining area. I came very early in the morning after some errands, and there was already a constant flow of customers. When i saw that a majority of the clientele (and servers) were older Vietnamese men, I knew I was in for a glorious bowl of pho. I also knew this from the fact that they ONLY served drinks and beef pho. There might have been one or two items that did not fall into the category of thin rice noodles with various cuts of beef in a spiced soup, but even those were hot soup/noodle adjacent. I had looked at the menu beforehand so I ordered quickly. And when I say quickly, I mean that from sitting down to getting my order took maybe 7 minutes if I round up. I got the #6 pho (medium) and a iced Vietnamese coffee. The coffee was very strong, sweet, and smooth with a satisfyingly thick mouthfeel. The pho was HUGE with large portions of both noodle and beef. I am kind of scared to see how big the large size is. Their fresh veggies were clean and not mottled or wilted, and they had real sriracha. The broth is the heart of pho to me, and Pho Hoa nailed it!! Not so overly spiced as to become pungent, but instead the perfect beefy, complex base for all of the different toppings and seasonings found at the table. Their broth was not too salty, so I could add more and more different flavors as I made my way through the bowl. A squeeze of lime was absolutely refreshing with the rich soup. Paired with their perfectly cooked rice noodle and I was in heaven. Sometimes pho gets kind of cloying to me the longer I eat it, as the noodles start breaking down into the soup, but that wasn't the case here. The noodles were firm and I could add many flavors to keep things fresh and interesting. If I had to pick a word to describe the soup I would say homey. Not as bold as many other places I've tried, but with so much goodness steeped in to each sip! I was stuffed and I still persisted in finishing my bowl, that's how good it was. And for the price I paid, this was totally worth it. I realize I haven't even talked about the meats yet! The tripe was clean and crunchy, the tendon was soft, and the brisket was the perfect level of fatty. The steak was cooked quickly in the hot soup and thus very tender. All of their meat was cooked appropriately according to their characteristics, and there was a lot of each type. On all levels this was such a strong bowl of pho. At the end I heaved myself out of my chair and dragged my waterlogged (souplogged?) body to the counter to pay. Do note that they charge quite a steep processing fee ($1.25) for credit card use. Once you've paid with debit or cash, be sure to nab one of their nice vinyl stickers for free, made for their anniversary I believe. As a water bottle sticker person, this was the cherry on top of this delectable meal! Did I have to do 4D chess to extract my car from my parking triangle? Yes. Would I risk my paint job again in this lot? Absolutely!!

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