Vietnamese eatery with a modern vibe specializing in noodle soups & banh mi sandwiches.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–9:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8991 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 271-7199
Website: https://phobanmaisd.kwickmenu.com/index.php
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Reviews
fredric reyes
My wife and I dined here the morning after Christmas. We were greeted right away by a friendly server. We were able to sit down very quickly and order quickly too. Very fast service. We ordered 2 appetizers the surf and turf rolls and spring rolls. We also got 2 phos. Very delicious and really hit the spot. Authentic and welcoming!
… moreJay P
Food quality is not the same 5 years ago. Prices have gone up as well. You get what you pay for.
… moreHiep Le
There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego and the quality can vary, but this one is solid. Despite a wide variety of menu items, the food is consistently good. Typical of most Vietnamese restaurants, service is not the best. It’s in a big shopping complex so parking is relatively easy. If you’re looking for good Vietnamese food, this would be one of my first choices.
… moreNicole Goebel
Waited for 10 minutes. Food was decent. Soups were hot, that’s always a plus. Also ordered the stirred fried rice noodles, it’s a bit too soupy for my taste. But there is plenty of meat, seafood and veggies. The Egg Crepe with shrimp was good.
The service could be a little bit faster. The best thing for this place is that it opens to 10 pm.
… moreThe service could be a little bit faster. The best thing for this place is that it opens to 10 pm.
Wendy L
I was visiting my family in San Diego and they wanted to meet up at Pho Ban Mai in Mira Mesa. We usually go to a different Pho place down the road but, to be honest, I wasn’t sure I’d like this place because of the low reviews.
I was quite surprised to find I really enjoyed the food here!
Pho Ban Mai is nestled within the same plaza where Rite Aid, Boiling Crab and Seafood City are located. It was a little hard to find because the signage wasn’t as visible.
We were seated quickly but we had about a dozen family members and we were split into separate tables. Note: This restaurant is not made for large groups; however, the staff were accommodating and made it work.
Because of the smaller group seating, the orders were placed by table number. For example, there’s a QR code which launches their menu and you would place your order from there. It’s pretty cool actually. But if you’re someone who does not have a smart phone, you’ll be ordering the traditional way through a server and, from our experience, the language barrier was a challenge.
We ended up placing 3 group orders due to our split tables but we were able to ask to pay on one big check.
A few things we ordered from our table:
* Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and Egg Rolls) – This is great for sharing. The dish itself is plentiful and you have your carb, protein, and veggies. This came with an egg roll, which is filling on its own.
* Grilled Pork with Broken Rice – This came with a side of pickled veggies and a perfectly rounded scoop of steamed rice. I believe you get the option of fried rice or steamed rice but we opted for the latter. The taste was delicious!
* Pho #1 – House Special Noodle Soup – It’s just standard that we order the first pho option whenever we go to a Vietnamese restaurant. The broth had a good flavor and it wasn’t oily.
* Beef Steak Cubes with Fried Rice and Salad – Bo Luc Lac is a family favorite. The beef cubes are always tender and juicy and comes on a sizzling hot plate. It’s perfect served over steamed rice. And the nuoc cham (fish sauce) flavors the dish with a sweet and salty umami.
Overall, everyone enjoyed the food. Ordering was a little chaotic but we were able to get that settled quickly. I’m glad we gave this place a shot – the ratings are low but I guarantee you, you’d be surprised how good it is here! You won’t know til you try it!
… moreI was quite surprised to find I really enjoyed the food here!
Pho Ban Mai is nestled within the same plaza where Rite Aid, Boiling Crab and Seafood City are located. It was a little hard to find because the signage wasn’t as visible.
We were seated quickly but we had about a dozen family members and we were split into separate tables. Note: This restaurant is not made for large groups; however, the staff were accommodating and made it work.
Because of the smaller group seating, the orders were placed by table number. For example, there’s a QR code which launches their menu and you would place your order from there. It’s pretty cool actually. But if you’re someone who does not have a smart phone, you’ll be ordering the traditional way through a server and, from our experience, the language barrier was a challenge.
We ended up placing 3 group orders due to our split tables but we were able to ask to pay on one big check.
A few things we ordered from our table:
* Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and Egg Rolls) – This is great for sharing. The dish itself is plentiful and you have your carb, protein, and veggies. This came with an egg roll, which is filling on its own.
* Grilled Pork with Broken Rice – This came with a side of pickled veggies and a perfectly rounded scoop of steamed rice. I believe you get the option of fried rice or steamed rice but we opted for the latter. The taste was delicious!
* Pho #1 – House Special Noodle Soup – It’s just standard that we order the first pho option whenever we go to a Vietnamese restaurant. The broth had a good flavor and it wasn’t oily.
* Beef Steak Cubes with Fried Rice and Salad – Bo Luc Lac is a family favorite. The beef cubes are always tender and juicy and comes on a sizzling hot plate. It’s perfect served over steamed rice. And the nuoc cham (fish sauce) flavors the dish with a sweet and salty umami.
Overall, everyone enjoyed the food. Ordering was a little chaotic but we were able to get that settled quickly. I’m glad we gave this place a shot – the ratings are low but I guarantee you, you’d be surprised how good it is here! You won’t know til you try it!
Fay M
We placed an order for pick up, but they also have outdoor dining. The chicken noodle soup is yummy! My husband loved the vegetable tofu soup in chicken broth. Spring rolls were excellent too! We all chose the soft fresh noodle for our soups. Our order was ready in 15 minutes.
… moreTony Tran
Parking: Plenty of Parking in shopping plaza
Ambience: Traditional Vietnamese dine in
Service: The service can definitely be better. I walked in and they asked how many. I said table for two and the guy just said table 7 like I’m suppose to know where their tables are. Only contact with my server was to place order and pay. I think the chef brought our food and no refills on our drinks
Food: The Phở broth was a bit bland. The calamari was also a bit bland but the crispy garlic, and grilled onion in there was on point served with the dipping sauce all together. The Banh Xeo was great with lots of fresh vegetables.
Military Discount: No
Overall: I always try Phở every time I venture off somewhere new. This place was loaded with meat which I love but wouldn’t go out of my way to revisit.
… moreAmbience: Traditional Vietnamese dine in
Service: The service can definitely be better. I walked in and they asked how many. I said table for two and the guy just said table 7 like I’m suppose to know where their tables are. Only contact with my server was to place order and pay. I think the chef brought our food and no refills on our drinks
Food: The Phở broth was a bit bland. The calamari was also a bit bland but the crispy garlic, and grilled onion in there was on point served with the dipping sauce all together. The Banh Xeo was great with lots of fresh vegetables.
Military Discount: No
Overall: I always try Phở every time I venture off somewhere new. This place was loaded with meat which I love but wouldn’t go out of my way to revisit.
Brent Warner
Pho Ban Mai Restaurant is about as close to authentic Vietnamese food as possible outside of Vietnam.
I ordered B6 and it was excellent – would highly recommend.
Food is quick. Service is great.
Will update following repeat visits on consistency.
… moreI ordered B6 and it was excellent – would highly recommend.
Food is quick. Service is great.
Will update following repeat visits on consistency.
Lisa Chamberlain
Good Vietnamese Cafe. The steak and eggs are a great lunch. The crepe filled with savory meats or tofu is good and impressive looking. The pho is delicious. I usually go for the bun (rice noodles with lettuce and warm meats/egg rolls on top.
… moreGeorge Ha
For being 80 miles from Bolsa, this place is super authentic coming from a GG Viet born and raised. The banh xeo stayed impossibly crispy, the banh beo is on point, and the cha ca thang lon could feed 3 and was very good. Service was polite and expedient.
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