The Pho Shop

Located at 3760 Sports Arena Blvd in San Diego, The Pho Shop is a hidden gem for Vietnamese cuisine enthusiasts. Customers rave about the phenomenal shrimp pho and the richly flavored broth, which is crafted from a ten-hour slow-cooking process, earning it accolades like the silver award for best pho in San Diego. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, enhanced by soothing music that complements the delicious meals.

Reviewers like Stephanie Archer note the stellar service and delightful spring rolls, while others, such as Syndicate Graphics, can’t get enough of the bonding experience with the humble staff. Diners appreciate the sizeable portions, making it an excellent value for your money. The restaurant is conveniently located near attractions like SeaWorld, perfect for a pre- or post-visit meal. From oxtail to shank noodles, The Pho Shop offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes.

If you're in the Midway District or simply craving a heartwarming bowl of pho, this is a must-visit location. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in some of the best Vietnamese flavors San Diego has to offer.

Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking

Stephanie Archer

Jun 29,2025

What a wonderful place! Shrimp Pho was so gooood!! Spring rolls did not disappoint! Service and Vibe was great!

Syndicate Graphics

Jun 21,2025

This place is so good the broth is absolute perfection so much flavor. You can taste the ten hours of slow cooked gold. The staff is humble and location is cozy and comfortable. The music is soothing and relaxing. This place has won the silver for best Pho in San Diego. I give it the platinum award of highest honor. A must if you are ever in the midway district. Great stop before a night of hockey with the Gulls.

A B

Jun 12,2025

Excellent atmosphere, the server was playing Juice WRLD (no kids around though). The place is cozy, good customer service and the pho (Ox Tail and Shank) was very tasty with an excellent portion size. I will be back for sure!

Sasha

Jun 4,2025

The staff is very friendly and was easily able to get a table for three people on a Saturday. Parking is kind of hard since it shares spots for multiple restaurants and a very busy barbecue place on the corner, but we managed to find a spot close by. The portions are very big so make sure to bring your appetite and the quality food is excellent. Definitely a lot of options on the menu to try out so if you don't like something you can definitely switch it up. The staff was very friendly and we talked with the part owner for a little bit and that was a great experience. Very glad we stopped by. And for three people with appetizers it was under 55 which was amazing. Would highly recommend.

xuan phuc nguyen

May 6,2025

The best restaurant. Vietnamese food here is so good. I want to eat here everyday. I like the well done beef Pho noodles soup most. I and my family will come back. You should try once. It is very near SeaWorld San Diego (7 minutes driving only). Having lunch and dinner there when visiting SeaWorld is the best.

Gabrielle CHEN

Apr 27,2025

The food was delicious and great! Love the beef soup broth! Staffs were polite and prompt. I just hope they will be willing to leave the Napkins on the table to be freely used. However, I guess this area has some homeless camps. The owner might be trying to save the napkins from being overly taken.

Tri Nguyen

Apr 23,2025

This place really impressed me! The pho was amazing—rich broth, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. On top of that, the customer service was top-notch. Dien was so welcoming and attentive, which really made the whole experience even better. It’s not every day you find great food and great service in one spot. I’ll definitely be back!

Yarén de la Cruz

Mar 5,2025

nah bro this is THE PLACE to get pho. The servers are super nice, the food is crazy madly good, the atmosphere is so chill with good music. The plates are HUGEEE so the prices are fair, even low for what they're offering. the place is super clean, 15/10

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