PhoEver Encinitas

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. :(

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.

Good pho, 3.5/5. Really enjoyed the broth flavor, pretty good fresh noodles, but the meat was a bit sub par in terms of texture and fat around edges. Given the hefty price per bowl, and the name of the establishment, this should be improved upon. Bahn mi (Sandwich) w/ beef 4.5/5 Great smoky bbq flavored beef, hearty veggies and very good all around sandwich. No complaints here. Service was very good, 4.5/5 Ambiance was better than expected 4/5 Overall 4/5 Good, and could be great with minor tweaks to food quality / pricing.

Really great service! The bun rieu soup was tasty. Most Vietnamese restaurants don't serve this soup so I had to try this one here and I was not disappointed. Thought the egg rolls were a bit cold when they arrived, like they were pre fried. I would say prices are quite expensive, $70 USD for 2 adults and 1 child.

This review is for my recent meal purchased (crispy chow mein) for take out on 7/15/2022, the noodles were moldy. I didn't see it until the food was brought home - moldy noodles should be tossed out, not attempt to cook. What if it makes your customers sick? I'm skeptical about coming back again.