Phở Hòa

First time here traveling from out of state. Plenty of seats. Walked in and welcomed with the strong and aroma flavors from Pho. Menu is very simple only Pho and drinks. Inside is old fashioned and simple. No chili oil on the table. That's an essential condiment. Sure they might have only if you ask. Staffs should ask customers as they make an order. Here comes my 3-star rating. Really enjoyed the first couple of spoons until I found a small hair in my bowl. It looked like an eyelash. Kinda ruined my experience. I didn't call for attention. Just finished and paid. Was on a long flight didn't want to make a big deal. They also accept cards.

Phở Hòa is one of the best spots for comforting, authentic Vietnamese pho! The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced you can tell it’s been simmered for hours. The noodles are fresh and the portions are generous, with plenty of tender meat and crisp herbs. The service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming perfect for a cozy meal any time of day. Everything tastes fresh and consistent every visit. If you’re craving a hearty bowl of pho that hits the spot every time, Phở Hòa is a must-visit!

The banh mi was really good. The bread was so good that I wanted to eat two. Of course, the meet. Pho is normal. And the food comes out very fast! Great!

This old school gem opens early so my husband and I went for breakfast. Service was brisk. I got the everything pho - came with a pile of fresh herbs and asked for the chilli oil on the side. Went so well with it! I have thoroughly enjoyed my pho! Broth wasn’t overly salty or sweet, meat was tender, noodles were silky- and that’s how I remembered it in Vietnam. My husband got the braised beef that came with half baguette. The meat chunks were mainly fatty/chewy. He didn’t really enjoy it. So skip it and have pho there instead. The Vietnamese coffee was also smooth and wasn’t overly bitter. I’ll definitely revisit when in San Diego the next time!

Phò Hòa in City Heights/Talmadge is a classic, fairly authentic Vietnamese pho dining experience. I give this spot a solid 4.4/5 stars. It’s not the greatest I’ve had, but it’s definitely up there. The layout of the restaurant, the busyness, and the carts they use remind me a lot of being on the train in Vietnam. To say they’re on top of the tables is an understatement—the staff are constantly available, cleaning, and ready to take your order at any second. My friend and I ordered brisket, rare steak, and tripe pho. We loaded up our bowls with basil, jalapeños, hoisin, sriracha, and chili oil. The broth was good, the meat was tender—particularly loved the brisket—and the portions were good. For some reason my bowl had a smaller portion of noodles, but there’s plenty of meat, so I’m not complaining. I think that the broth could use a bit more complexity, perhaps more anise and a longer steeping time with more bones. All in all, it’s a solid pho though. Lots of seating, fast service, a range of meat cuts—basically a no-frills, classic pho eatery with good prices and a no-nonsense atmosphere. If I had to choose other pho places to rank above this one, I’d say Pho Sao Bien or Pho Minh are slightly better in terms of broth quality.

Personally the food wasn’t that good idk how someone can mess up a pho. Its one of the worst I’ve tasted in a while been wanting to try out around the area for a good one this one is not good the service was excellent but the food is a 3/10 wouldn’t recommend

No frills authentic Vietnamese pho. Delicious broth, plenty of rice noodles and a good selection of meats! Do not expect much of a service though, most servers speak little English, mostly numbers. So you have to say a number of the dish you want. I would recommend 17. Serve time is under a minute!! Faster than a fast food restaurant. For a $12 bowl of amazing pho with lots of noodles and meat it is hard to find a comparable value in San Diego.

Server was RUSHING us to order and was very CONDESCENDING towards us. I was trying to confirm the order and he kept tilting his head to the side like I was dumb. I got very upset and had to say something to him because that attitude is uncalled for especially when you are working. I asked for his name and he immediately said im sorry and failed to provide his name. I spoke to other workers and they were quite pleasant but whatever that man was going through, please keep work and life separate. I hope you are doing better. The pho wasnt that good. The beef soup for my daughter was actually surprisingly good. Meat was tender but the pho had barely any flavor. Menu was only pho mainly and soup based meals. I didnt read the fine print I guess and hoped to see more on the menu as a variety. Walking in, there is no counter to get served. I waved and they pointed at an area and thats when the rudeness began. I sat down and asked if there was a kids menu, the waiter looked back, DIDNT SAY A WORD, then walked away shaking his head. I advise to go check out JJ Sushi and Pho or any other pho spot. I can't believe the experience I had there.