PhoEver Encinitas

My kids and i were in the mood for Phó and this was the closest phó to us. We saw the ratings but decided to go anyway. We got there 2 mins before happy hour specials were over and the waiter said we were good to get it. Yay! We ordered eggs rolls and phó. The eggs rolls were hot and crispy, and the phó came out hot and so flavorful. We told our waiter and he said they boil their protien for hours, use the freshest ingredients, and don't use msg. That's it, no msg. It was delicious. You can really taste the natural ingredients. If you're looking for a delicious bowl of phó, come here. We eat phó frequently and would happily say that this is the best phó we've had in SD. Our waiter was welcoming, nice and accommodating. Happy hour specials are a great idea. Thanks, see you again! I rated them four stars because we haven't tried their other dishes. By the previous ratings, i hope they fixed the issues.

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. :(

Very nice place, clean with nice atmosphere, music and some TVs. The pho is always excellent, as well as egg rolls. Our go-to’s. I usually dine in, but today did take out and was pleasantly surprised by how nicely everything was prepared and packaged. Really quick service as well and very friendly staff. Best pho in the area!

Food is pretty expensive for what you get. Still really good though, we got the BBQ spring rolls, fried shrimp and pho. The spring rolls seemed a bit small but the shrimp was good. Pho was flavorful and good. Service can be a bit slow, sometimes you have to flag the staff down but overall good place, just overpriced.

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

I’ve dined in and ordered thru app for take out. Food is great. Service always quick and friendly. Totally recommend. Family favorites: pho, bun bo hue, banh mi and chai goi.

We have been eating there and enjoying the food for a couple of years now. The last 2 times we went there it went downhill fast. The chicken wings were our favorite and now they are dry and flavorless. Our main dishes were vermicelli and protien. Hate to give a negative review but we can't go back atthis point. It was borderline gross. We couldn't finish our meals.

This was, without question, one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever had. The server was dressed in pajama-style clothes, a T-shirt, and slippers completely unacceptable for any dining establishment. While we were eating, he sat on a bar stool at the bar , directly right front of us and began scratching his upper and lower back under his shirt. It was beyond unprofessional!! it was disgusting. It didn’t stop there. When he brought our bill, he wiped his mouth with his shirt right in front of us. I have never seen anything so unhygienic in a restaurant setting. As for the food, terrible quality. Nothing about this place met even the lowest standards! This restaurant needs serious management intervention. We will never return, and I would strongly warn others to reconsider before dining here.