Phở Duyên Mai

I do not have any complaint about this Pho at all. 1. The staff was friendly and courteous. 2. My order came very fast! 3. The Pho was hot. The noodles were silky smooth but not over cooked or mushy! The meat was very tasty and tender! I got a large bowl and was very pleased with the portion size. The crowd was a big mixture of people, and the place was very busy! I loved the food, and will go again next time I am in San Diego! Probably my new favorite place!

i’ve had a lot of pho over the years n this place is honestly one of the very best i’ve ever had! the broth was so tasty n there were a lot of meat. we’re obsessed with the nem nuong as well. the service was good n despite there being a line- the wait time wasn’t even long. it is now my go to pho place with my family!

Pho Duyen Mai is amazing! My daughter ordered the pho with rare steak and I had the vegan fried tofu with lemongrass and pepper sauce. We also shared the vegan tofu spring rolls. Everything was so delicious. The portions were really big and we left feeling full and happy. The service was excellent too with friendly and quick staff. Highly recommend this place for great food and a great experience.

Friendly, quick lunch. Jalapenos were not spicy, small filet mignon meat portions, and no cilantro in the soup. Delicious bean drink. Everything was fresh and flavorful.

Decent pho and rolls. Little more expensive than others I been to but flavors was good! Not as much meat or side garnish as others but decent. Pricing a little high for lunch. Order pho and summer roll and total was $26 plus tip being $31 for lunch.

I had pho, the broth was very flavorful and they were generous with the meat. The Thai tea was also delicious, tastes made in house and very concentrated. Prices are very fair also.

This was my first time dining-in. The first time I tried food here was takeout. Shortly upon walking in and "checking in" on the iPad, I was greeted and led by a server. She placed a menu on a table, returning with an iced water and asking if I was ready to order. I asked for a large #29 (Tai gau; slices of rare steak + brisket), pointing at the number to hopefully avoid confusion since I don't speak Vietnamese. Instead, for some reason, I was given a #23 (House Special; slices of rare steak, well-done steak, briskets, flanks, tendons, tripe.) I specifically didn't order that one because I've never had flanks, tendons, nor tripe. And since I've never had them before, I didn't exactly realize/recognize them in the soup. It had plenty of meat, but I don't think I care too much for the texture of tripe. It would have been nice to get the soup I actually ordered. I only hesitated to say anything until I saw the receipt, because it's been a while since I've had pho, and I thought maybe I'd remembered it differently. But my receipt confirmed that my order was indeed wrong. Nevertheless, the soup was pretty good--piping hot, with lots of noodles--and the toppings were fresh. My server checked in once or twice, but was pretty hands-off. The other staff were observant, treating patrons decently. A very efficiently-run restaurant. Ambiance-wise, the tables were kind of close together, enough where you could hear your neighbors' entire conversations. There was gentle music playing the entire time, but pretty low in the background. So, I'd say noise-wise, it was moderate. Additionally, there was a small restroom (women's and men's) at the back of the restaurant. My server never returned with my bill, so I went to the front counter to pay (maybe this is standard practice in Vietnamese restaurants?). The cashiers (two guys working the front) were kind, and quickly accommodated me when I asked for a Thai tea to-go. It was pretty standard, but I would've preferred chewier/fresher boba, in a perfect world. Overall, it was an adequate restaurant, and I'd try it again, ensuring I got the right order next time.

Pho Duyen Mai never disappoints! They open at 10am, which is perfect when you're craving pho early in the day. The service is fast and friendly, and the food always comes out hot and fresh. The pho broth is hands down one of the best in town—rich, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. It’s my go-to spot for authentic Vietnamese pho. Highly recommend!