PhoEver Encinitas

Vietnamese restaurant · Encinitas ·

PhoEver Encinitas

Vietnamese restaurant · Encinitas ·

Casual Vietnamese eatery with flavorful pho, curry, and Bahn Mi

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120 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 Get directions

$10–20

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"Vietnamese cuisine is available via DoorDash or takeout by calling ahead to the restaurant." - darlene-horn

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PhoEver Encinitas

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"Pho is really meant for a cold wet day much further north of here -- the kind of chilly Fall day where it’s a little rainy outside and winter’s bite is just starting to be felt. We don’t get many of those in sunny SoCal, but it’s a testament to Pho-Ever’s owners that they make it work really well here anyway. With 20 different protein options, you can make the right pho for whatever day you’re having, and the menu is packed with other choices, too, including stir fry, lemon pepper wings, an excellent Bahn Mi, and even more obscure Vietnamese favorites like a Quang-style noodle bowl. Because, you know, you can’t always wait until it’s cozy outside before getting a pho fix." - Mike Schramm

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PhoEver Encinitas

Emma Orosz

Google

Honestly, great pho. And great spring rolls. Except it’s really frustrating when Vietnamese restaurants add in a crispy roll inside a fresh spring roll… not only is it not traditional, but it makes something that is supposed to be gluten free, no longer gluten free. And it’s especially frustrating when they do not disclose this addition. Otherwise, I love how they package the takeout pho, it’s probably the most functional and sensible way to have pho as takeout and they’re the first restaurant I’ve had that does this. Last thing- beware of ordering takeout on their website as a 20% tip is automatically included …. The young guy at the front is very kind and let me redo the transaction. I really did enjoy my food though so I will definitely come back when I am in the area

danielle davis

Google

This was my third attempt with PhoEver over 8 years and I really wish there was a better outcome. I'll say that for service, it was friendly if not short-handed. One person working the front of restaurant, so was taking care of register and all of the tables. The best thing I've ever received from their kitchen is the French baquette roll for their Banh Mi, which I'm pretty sure they source and then neglect to cut in half when specifically promised. The accouterment is tragic, liver globs/ not spread, veg sparse and not really pickled. And they leave all of the seeds/pits in their peppers and cut them really thick so just be mindful of that. Both the chicken and pork in the Bahn mi was dry, rock hard and all fat, tendons and cartilage. As far as the pho is concerned, the regular size for $19 is a waste. As many people have mentioned in their reviews, the pho broth is bland and the chicken was dry. Unfortunately, I'm calling it at 3 attempts and won't be going back and could never recommend so sadly have to rate 1 star. Not the place to go when craving Vietnamese food. Wish Kim's was still open. :(

J A

Google

We used to eat here weekly for their bun and found it fresh and quick, until we tried Pho Cow Cali in Mira Mesa: that was a revelation as to what bun was supposed to taste like! Bigger shrimp nicely grilled, more fresh herbs, better broth. We still will go to PhoEver for a quick bite because it is so much closer, but the comparison sure has dimmed my appreciation of their food quality.

Noel Meza

Google

Consistent quality, an impressive menu, and a casual, laid back atmosphere. The menu features many well-known dishes from traditional Vietnamese cuisine. The food is well prepared and packed with flavor. Prices are reasonable. Serving sizes are huge. You can never go wrong with the Pho. I've tried it several times, and each time it definitely hits the spot. The rice dishes are delicious. It is served with Steamed Rice, and BBQ Pork, Beef, Chicken, Meatloaf, Pork Chop, Shrimp, and/or Egg, or a combination thereof, and with a light, fresh salad. It's the perfect combination of flavor and ingredients, which leaves a memorable, delightful taste on the palette. Exotic specialty dishes are also offered, like the Bún Bò Hué (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) and the Quàng Noodle Bowl. Several sauces are available at each table and/or upon request to increase flavor or complement the taste are offered. My favorite is the fish sauce. Service has dramatically improved. In the past they made some small, innocent mistakes during their busy hours. One time the servers forgot to put in my mother's order. Another time they spilled water on our table as they were refilling our water glasses. But the servers made up the mistakes with their kindness and generosity: on both occasions they picked up the tab! That's what I call great service. The place itself is not a "Fine Dine" joint. It's great for a quickie. Not the best to impress a date or your boss. But it's perfect for a later date or if you want to casually hangout with friends and family. It's a laid-back, super casual eatery, with seating inside. No outdoor seating. Waiters take your order at the table and bring you your food. Restaurant offers take-out. Food is brought out pretty quickly (within 5 min during non-busy hours and 10 minutes during busy hours). Inside is pretty loud. Catch sports games on their 2 big flat screen TVs inside. Overall, great bang for buck. Food is good. Service is good. Pho-Ever has Noelito's seal of approval.

Sarah Parent

Google

This place was fantastic! My new favorite pho place. I got veggies instead of noodles and was so happy with my low carb meal. Highly recommend.

Marina Ouahidi

Google

Not sure why this place is only rated 4.1 stars — it deserves much higher! The food was excellent (I loved my pho), the service was amazing, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. Strongly recommend, and I’ll definitely be back!

Kerrigan Colwell

Google

Wow, talk about exceeding expectations.. ..this place checked all the boxes ✔️ Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in some time ! I stepped out on a limb to try something new and it was delicious ! The Vietnamese Chicken Curry 🍛 will NOT disappoint ! Nolan , the server , carried some really good energy ✨ He was easy to talk to ! Gliding around and checked on me multiple times to make sure I was satisfied !! Let’s not forget about Dat , the cook … He absolutely crushed it 🔥 I was the last customer of the night 🌙 so he had a chance to come out from the kitchen ! Meeting him was the perfect ending to the experience Thanks again PhoEver Encinitas , I’ll be back 😇

Ryan Chong

Google

Unsatisfactory experience. We asked what the diff between regular and ‘fresh’ noodles are, and they said the fresh are wider and my wife clearly said no to the fat noodles. They ended up serving the fat noodles and we asked if they made a mistake. One person told us for the reg noodles were coming out fat that day and the other said that is their regular noodles. After eating, we looked up photos to see if they had regular pho noodles and then pointed it out, and then they finally admitted they served the wrong noodles. Maybe not, but honestly felt like they just didnt want to replace the noodles. Unfortunate they only had one real server that was overloaded, but that leads to bad service.