VIET NOM

The pho here was excellent. The broth was rich yet clean, with a deep, slow-simmered flavor that wasn’t greasy at all. The noodles were perfectly cooked, soft but still springy, and the beef was tender and fresh. The herbs and sides were crisp and aromatic, and everything came together really well. It’s the kind of pho that feels comforting and satisfying without being too heavy. On top of the great food, Trinity was very friendly and attentive, which made the overall experience even better. Definitely a place I’d come back to for pho.

The service was really good and fast, there were only 2 servers but they worked efficiently and the food came out so fast like less than 10 mins. The grilled pork spring rolls were good and not something I’ve had before bc there was some fried crunchy aspect that was good. The bun was pretty standard nothing spectacular but the short rib pho and pho nom broths were really good and tasty. One thing though is the phos didn’t automatically come with bean sprouts and the other stuff but when he asked us if we wanted and we said yes then he gave them so that wasn’t a problem just surprised because I thought all pho places give bean sprouts, mint, etc. overall good place and recommend getting here before 6 or a little after because there was a line shortly after 6pm

"I finally found a new Pho spot that I have to recommend! As a huge fan of soup-based dishes, this is the only place that truly hit the mark for me. The broth is perfectly balanced and flavorful—the Pho here is simply amazing. I also want to mention the service. I was helped by a server named James, who was incredibly efficient and attentive to everyone. He handled his duties perfectly and was so helpful. I highly recommend everyone give this place a try; you’ll feel right at home. I can’t wait to go back!"🥳🥳🥳

I recently visited Viet Nom and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the pho short rib and pho short rib meatball, and both bowls were packed with tender, flavorful meat and rich, aromatic broth, which is exactly what you want in a pho! But what really stood out during my visit was the service. Our server, Kenny, was exceptionally personable and kind. He made us feel genuinely welcome, checked in thoughtfully throughout the meal, and added a warm, personal touch to the whole experience. That kind of service really elevated the meal.

Spring roll was nice and fresh. Comes sliced in half. Pho was great. Best slices of meat I tasted in pho. Broth is on the lighter, cleaner side. Found the lighting to be a bit too bright. Our server Trinity took good care of us!

This place is a gem! The broth was incredibly flavorful and clear, not too greasy but packed with depth. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet (house special) and the meat portions were generous and fresh. The service was fast, and the basil/bean sprouts were super crisp. Definitely my new go-to spot for a comforting bowl of noodles!

Seriously? How did this place even get more than 2 stars? We’ve traveled to Vietnam and have had pho all over south cal and this has got to be the worst pho we’ve ever had. It was bland and came out cold. Forget the egg rolls; it was god awful. The sauce wasn’t even fish sauce. It was soggy and was not crunchy at all. Their wings were good. But that’s it. The guy that took our order was not friendly. He looked like he hated his job. The majority of the reviews here are either fake or people don’t even know what real authentic Vietnamese should tastes like. Avoid this place!!

I ordered the boneless rib pho, and it was a very generous portion! Taste-wise, it's amazing too. I added some chili oil and white pepper for spice and flavour. Do beware that the place has a wait time if you come visit due to how busy it is, but it is definitely worth coming to!

This cozy shop with delicious pho hit the spot on a drizzly December day! We got the short rib pho and it was excellent!

Had the beef brisket pho! Was big enough to share with my daughter. Both loved it. Clean and aesthetically appealing little spot!

Great service! got all our meals in great time and super satisfied with the taste! the egg rolls were delicious really recommend

If you're looking for a great bowel of pho, come give Viet Nom a try. Their featured bowl of pho, Pho Nom, offers two bone-in beef rib along with sliced short rib, sliced brisket, and meatballs in pretty well flavored broth. With the highlight obviously being the bone-rib rib, the meat was so tender that if fell off the bone immediately with the slightest touch. The side veggies were also very fresh and complimented the dish well. The restaurant itself is pretty cozy with offering a handful of tables and bar seating. Still, the waitress the day I went was very friendly and quick with the service. If I find myself in the area again, I could see myself coming back for another nice warm bowl of pho.

Service from Trinity was attentive and fast. The food was very good with authentic Viet flavors. The peanut sauce had a touch of tangy (maybe rice vinegar), and the Pho was very tasty.

from the moment we were outside, we could smell the delicious aroma of the food! tony was super helpful and really nice. he made sure my hubby and i were taken care of. now onto the food. The moment the food was brought out, I could smell the aroma of the broth, and my mouth was already watering. The meat is super tender, and I just love how the broth has so much flavor in it. If you guys do decide to put any of these sauces, make sure to ask them for the lemon grass sate! 10/10, will be back again!

I was just telling my hubs that I rarely crave Vietnamese food. BUT! Wow. This place is amazing. Broth felt clean but still flavorful. The short rib (boneless, for ease) is where it's at! Tender and has that mouth-watering meat flavor that has you craving more. 10/10, highly recommend, would come again.

Both time I've been, they were a little short staff and service was slower. Stay patient! short rib pho, wow! Pho short rib, meatball and Pho nom were very delicious. Tender, flavorful beef. Chili tamarind wings are yummy. Lychee and passionfruit lemonades are refreshing. Parking was easy, great meal.

Viet Nom is a solid spot for a bowl of pho near the La Jolla area. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Wait times can get long so plan accordingly to put your name down on the waitlist. Wifey and I stopped by for dinner around 6pm and there was about a 15 minute wait. Inside, they have a casual setup with a decent amount of seating. We ended up getting the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls, Meatball and Boneless Short Rib Pho, and the Pho Nom. Overall, everything that we had was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. All of the staff here are friendly and welcoming. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews. Viet Nom is Viet gang approved!

Came from LA to try out this place in San diego The pho was pretty good and the service was awesome. Would recommend if you're craving pho on a rainy day!

Good bowl of pho! Yum Was definitely worth a try. Need to come back to try the Phonom

So far so good. I'm super hungry and this is the first time I haven't seen a line out the door. So it's my first time here. My server is kind. She even cared that I was a little cold :) My first sip. I like!

Very flavorful Pho! Fresh condiments (cilantro, Thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño, lemongrass paste, limes). The short rib slices tasted great but a little more fatty than I prefer. Located in a busy plaza near UTC Mall Small dining area but they were able to optimize space to fit small to medium groups. Service was fast and friendly. Place was a little warm (no a/c). I hate this parking lot, spaces are too tight. Their menu is online (QR code) https://www.vietnomsd.com/menu

This restaurant is located in a plaza less than 1/2 mile away from UTC. Parking is ok as there were plenty on a Saturday afternoon when we walked in at 1700. The place is small with only 6 tables and bar seating for 10 and there is a sign up list on the door so this place can get busy. Service is kind of slow as there is only one person in the front serving. We came here because of the bone in short rib pho. The ambiance is mixed as the music was playing all genre. It is clean and there is only one restroom that can use a little help. Our appetizers came out and we had to ask the server for plates and utensils as it got busy. There was a couple waiting by the door for 15 minutes as there were 2 tables that needed to be bussed and again only one server, waiter, bus boy, phone in order as he was trying to do it all. For the price you pay here they can at least hire one more person to help out. We had to ask and waited a while for the veggies to come out after our soup was served to by that time the broth was not piping hot for the veggies to cook anymore. When I went up to the counter and asked he said he forgot. We asked for extra bowls for the kids to share and he forgot also so we just used the plates for the egg and spring rolls. We ordered: -Pho Nom with nomsen tamago. Again the waiter forgot to bring out the nomsen tamago so I had to just tell him to cancel that part of the order. The short rib was good and tender as it just fell out of the bone. The rest of the soup was ok and nothing special about it. -Short Rib Boneless. Nothing special and not worth it. -Grilled Pork Spring Roll. This is pretty good and has a crunch to the bite. The sauce had a small kick to it and this is just a try but would not pay eight dollars for four small pieces as elsewhere is bigger and better. -Egg Rolls. Nothing to rave about either and for 7.50 for four small pieces, again there are better places to go for your money. No fish sauce with the veggies as they served it with the chili thick sauce, now you know this is not authentic. -Thai Tea no ice. This is just like any other Thai tea wherever you go so nothing to rave about. *the mint leaves were brown and wilting* why would you want to serve that????!!!!!! You may think that this review is a bit harsh but in reality I am being kind as the service was the most horrible experience ever and I even spoke to three other families and they said the same thing. People were going up to the counter now to get what they needed as I did the same for the to go soup container and the bill on two separate occasions. This is just a hype and if you want good Vietnamese food go somewhere else. This is an Asian fusion and you really do not get the authentic taste of the Vietnamese food. Plus the service is bad. They could not even print out a receipt for me as they said they are out of paper. Pricey for non authentic Vietnamese food.

I ordered the Pho nom and it was amazing. Especially if you're looking for the extra protein. Love the interpretation of pho. Highly recommend

Jordan and Sabrina were great servers. They had really really good flavor and the food was great.

Ordered the short rib boneless pho and the egg rolls, both were amazing! Broth was flavorful, meat was tender! Service was quick and attentive!

I ordered the short rib with egg rolls. There was fast service and the dinner was delicious . Trinity and Nico were very attentive overall!

The food here is great! I had the beef shortrib bowl, and it made me happy in the cold weather. The dish was very visually appealing and the broth was flavorful.

We ordered on DoorDash and I was very impressed! The food came super hot and the flavors were solid. I could taste the lemongrass on the grilled pork and the pho broth was super rich and aromatic. We ordered the short rib + meatball pho and bun thit nuong. Both were delicious! Next time I want to try more of the sides and the tamarind wings which look delicious.

Came here after a long day in the hospital - I just wanted a nice hot dinner in peace - ordered a nice bowl of pho and it was delivered quickly and the broth was still very hot - also ordered a fancy jelly drink for my dessert though rn I can't remember the flavor - but I sat in silence enoying each spoonful of that delicious savory broth with the noodles that unstuck from each other (it can be a problem!), and the nice mint and bean sprouts. So happy to have this for my dinner after a very long day.

In town and decided to check Viet Nom out. Their menu is limited in options and pretty pricey for a bowl of Pho. I saw one Pho Nom was $29 which contained meatball, short rib, and a rack of rib. I got the Pho short rib meatball $20 and it's okay. The broth was interesting, it had a strong star anise flavor. Some may enjoy it, some won't. I thought it was okay. I also wished they gave me more Pho noodles since it was a little bit. Overall: Pretty pricey. Average Pho. If it was cheaper, I think place would be better. Or if they give more portions.

Best wings ever! Tastes like orange chicken but 10000 times better. You gotta try this

Packed on a Wednesday night but we were able to get in quickly! Super flavorful broth, tender meat, and a decently sized portion :)

Server was very kind and service was super quick. Food is good and the soup is hot which I really appreciated. You scan the QR code at the table for the menu!

Solid 5 star place! Simple menu options, but does it really amazing on each menu. Small but Very homie ambiance, and the server was friendly!

Better than pho cow cali. The broth here tastes more real and rich. The restaurant itself is pretty small but its cozy. The server was really nice and the food came out pretty fast!

Came in for lunch this Tuesday, pretty cute interior. Tala welcomed us in and helped us with our order! Shared the Pho nam, and the others got the boneless short rib pho. Pho nam 5/5 Meat was really tender and gave the soup a nice broth. Good portion for two people. Boneless short rib 3/5 (according to my family eating it) Not enough meat and said flavor was lacking Overall, fulfilled my pho craving!

Food was amazing! Service was spectacular! Ambience was so great! Would highly recommend

Trinity and Nico gave great service at Viet Nom. They were friendly and helpful, and the Thai tea was really good. Would definitely come back.

We got the pho nom, and it was so good. it was honestly so fresh and light. there wasn't an overwhelming amount of msg like other pho spots. the flavor was very flavorful and the mean was next level. the meat balls we're good but the bone-in short rib, sliced short rib, sliced brisket were SOOOO good. so soft and literally melted in your mouth. the bone in beef was fall off the bone and so tender. by far my favorite and the price was good too! We got che for dessert, and it was really good, not as sweet as i wanted but you need to wait for the ice to melt and mix in with everything. overall service was good, our server was really nice and ambiance reminds me of an asian fusion restaurant. there is a smaller menu but they make up for that by perfecting their meals.

Time for lunch and we stopped this place. Something new to get so I opted for the Pho with bone in meat. Along with that order was chicken wings. I also ordered the featured lemonade to boot. Jaylen was our server and he was attententinto out needs. We didn't have to wait too long for our order. The Pho only comes in one size... huge so you better bring your appetite. It was a very satisfying lunch.

We ordered the pho nam and it was really good the meat was very tender. We also ordered the other phos and it was really great.

This place was surprisingly good. We really enjoyed our meal. We had the pho, nem cuon and bun thit nuong, and shared them between two people. The staff was very friendly and the place was packed.

Soo delicious this is my go-to spot! 100/10 no complaints. Tala and Trinity were very welcoming and nice servers as well.

Found this place on Yelp since we were craving pho, Friendly service & great food! Totally recommend this place!

We enjoy eating here. Pho is always the best and their fried chicken wings. Thai iced tea is really good. Always coming back here to eat with family.

Came here randomly with my family. It was a good sign that the menu was pretty limited, as they usually means that they specialize in those items. Sadly, not the case. The restaurant itself was basically a converted counter serve place, and the servers were both very kind. The broth is sweet but for the price tag it's not worth the hype. Similarly, I got the bun thit nuong and the portion was almost laughable compared to other Vietnamese establishments. It was only after did we realize this is the same group that loves to gloss over cuisine, like Flama Llama and Formoosa.

Food is really good, and ambience is cozy. Servers are very nice and accomodating. Definitely coming back!

i was visiting san diego for the weekend and took my parents here since they were craving viet food. the decor and vibes of the place are very cute! they had amazing customer service and the waiter was very kind. pho short rib: 4.5/5 - the pho was pretty good and so were the meats! i added sriracha and hoisin to enhance the flavor. bun thit nuong: 3.5/5 - i usually love this dish but it felt like this one was a bit lacking. the egg rolls were a bit sour? the meats were the better part of the dish we came at around 5pm on monday and were seated immediately. after we finished eating at 6pm, people were starting to wait outside, so it does get busy during dinner time! the parking lot is super spacious. overall this location was very cute and their food was pretty decent. im biased to the pho from san jose but happy with this experience!

Food is always great here. I always get the short rib pho and shrimp spring rolls. Servers are attentive. Ambiance and cozy and relaxed. Overall I would give restaurant 4.5/5.

Great service and our waiter was funny. Tried the Vietnamese coffee and it was super strong.

My husband always like here, fresh and delicious! And the service is good, we are very happy to come here!

Boneless Short Rib Pho Take out. It was good. $20 after tip. I don't think I'm a pho person.

Delicious Pho right here in La Jolla! The star anise just hits you as the piping hot steam wafts up.

Food is awesome! Service is fast Ambiance is chill and comfy. Great Pho in la Jolla. Definitely recommend trying this place out .

Amazing food service and ambiance, the pho nom has such amazing rib meat, it falls right off the bone, great flavor in the broth too. 5/5 will be coming back

Food: It hits the spot! We are visiting from out of town and were craving something soupey. I got the pho short rib and my bf got the bun thit nuong. I really enjoyed the pho broth, meat was tender, noodles were cooked just right. My bf and I also liked the bun thit nuong but the pork could be more flavorful. The eggrolls that came with it were crispy (tasted like home). Only con was the thai basil that came with the pho wasn't that fresh. Drinks: passionate fruit lemonade was a perfect balance of sweet and sour. Parking was easy it was in a plaza. We did walk in on a Friday night and there wasn't a wait. The interior design was really cute and we both thought the "Viet Nom" name was creative.

Tala and Trinity were super friendly and the food was delicious! I ordered the Pho Nom and loved it, and my girlfriend had the shrimp spring rolls. The place was welcoming and cute inside. Definitely recommend!