VanAnh McCormick
This is one of those “hole in the wall” experiences that serves authentic Vietnamese food – the way my Grandma used to make. I come here at least once a week to get my cravings fixed.
The food is fresh, hot, fast, and always delicious. My go-to are the Banh Beo, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Nam, and Banh Bot Loc. Service is great and welcoming, and they will remember you if you come a second time.
Everything is well-priced, but they are cash only. There is an ATM inside, and a 7-11 around the corner. With that said, I can walk out with a meal, drink, and lunch for tomorrow for under $30.00!
It does not have your “typical” Vietnamese fares: pho, goi cuon (spring rolls), etc. However, the dishes served here are those you wouldn’t find at normal Vietnamese places! Definitely worth a shot to try something new in the cuisine.
… moreVy Phùng
The food is amaIng. If you looking for a perfect vietnamese taste, this is the best. I highly recommend bun bo hue and fried chicken wing. They have a good service to customer too. If i can i will give them 10 star.
… moreChris Xu
Amazing food. Truly one of the best Vietnamese meals I had and I have had plenty. All the noodle soups are amazing. The salad taste fresh and very tasty. One of the hidden gems of Asian food in San Diego!
… moreLisa T
Wonderful Vietnamese restaurant with a variety of great options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We ordered their highly rated bun bo hue noodle soup, bo luc lac and crispy fried chicken wings.
… moreRod Gullo
Excellent Bun Bo Hue! The best I’ve found in San Diego and Orange counties. My wife and I now always get the large Bun Bo Hue, so she can have the leftovers again the next day for lunch. Update: Got two regular Bun Bo Hue. The quality, taste were excellent, and portion size was fair. Service is very fast, so this restaurant is a good choice if you have limited time for your meal. Please remember that they accept CASH ONLY. Prices have increased about 20%, but the quality and portions remain the same. Update: Got two large Bun Bo Hue bowls. They were excellent as usual. Prices increased a little more. Update: Got a large Bun Bo Hue and a Dozen Fried Chicken Wings. The soup was excellent as usual. The wings were big, meaty, and coated in a crunchy tempora batter. They were way bigger than Hooters wings. Update: Got two large Bun Bo Hue bowls. They were excellent as usual. Update: Got a large Bun Bo Hue bowl, and a Bun Hen(clams and vermicelli) bowl. Both were excellent. Update: Got a Bun Hen bowl and a Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong bowl. Both were excellent. Update: Got two large Bun Bo Hue bowls. They were excellent. Prices have increased.
… moreSang Le
Really love this restaurant… they have all the authentic Hue food here! I love the bun bo hue n the clam with Vietnamese cracker thing… everything tastes exactly how they supposed to… they will be seeing me more often now when I’m in town lol
… moreKrystal Dang
Absolute hidden gem among the myriad of other Viet restaurants in the city. Known for their Bún Bò Huế, this place has been around for decades now and still one of the best. The food is still quite affordable around $13 a bowl these days. They are also cash only.
They provide nice catering sizes as well for many of their dishes which has been a great way to bring some good food for potlucks. Although you will have to bring your own pot for the soup based dishes.
The atmosphere is very reminiscent of visiting your old grandma’s house. They’re always blasting loud Vietnamese music and playing clips of Viet food being prepared on the TV really bringing a nostalgic atmosphere to older times in Vietnam.
… moreCleo Chan
The food here is incredible! Easily some of the most authentic Vietnamese cuisine you’ll find in town. Unlike the usual phở spots scattered around San Diego, this place introduced me to a whole new side of Vietnamese flavors. Just a heads-up: bring cash!
With so many unfamiliar options, it took us a while to decide what to order, but we ended up with two amazing dishes:
#18: Cháo Lòng (Porridge with Pork Tongue & Heart)
A rich, flavorful porridge with a thicker consistency, paired with unique cuts of pork offal. Definitely worth trying if you’re feeling adventurous!
#21: Bánh Bột Lọc Lá (Corn Starch Cake with Shrimp & Pork in Banana Leaf)
This dish reminded me of a mix between har gao and char siu—delicate yet packed with flavor.
Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re ready to explore beyond the usual phở!
… moreAshley LeBourveau-Truong
Small, cash-only restaurant that serves fantastic vietnamese food. Everything is very good, but they’re known for their bun bo hue, which you can also order ahead to bring home (you’ll have to bring your own pot). We’ve often gotten bun bo hue for home here, but they’ve got a good selection of dishes all for a really reasonable price. The restaurant can get busy so I recommend going earlier in the day.
… moredi cố
Bún Riêu is the best I have ever eaten. Chicken Wing too. Love it.
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