Pho Anh And Grill - La Jolla

I found the pho to be quite bland, and the broth lacked flavor. I've had much better at my usual spot, Pho Hoa, but it was closed, so I decided to try this place since it's close by. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The male staff member was incredibly rude. In our party of five, he only brought out two glasses of water, and when we requested more, he responded with an attitude and still didn’t provide them. When a family member asked for a refill on the two waters we did receive, he muttered something under his breath about water in a disrespectful tone. His behavior was very unprofessional; if he was tired, he should have just gone home. To top it off, as we were leaving, I overheard him making rude comments in Vietnamese, which I understand, and it was quite unpleasant. I will definitely not be returning or spending any more money here.

I visit this place frequently; it's truly a hidden treasure. The food is genuinely authentic, and the service is fast. The ambiance is serene. As for parking, there is ample space since it's located in the plaza next to the Mission Federal Bank. However, please note that there are no ramps for wheelchair access.

This was my first experience with pho in California, and it was fantastic. The flavor was incredible, and anyone who says otherwise simply doesn't understand what authentic Vietnamese cuisine is all about. The service was good as well. I definitely plan to return for more!

Still terrific!I chose the BBQ pork bahn mi sandwich and the grilled shrimp spring roll. Whoo! What a wave of savoriness!The shrimp paste spring roll is like eating shrimp on steroids TONS of flavor and umami. The French roll on the bahn mi sandwich was perfection crusty and crackly on top, soft on the inside. The pickled vegetables were crisp and yummy. Delicious!

The service was fine, except the waiter had his thumb in my dad’s rice when he brought it to the table. He left a thumb print. Food was very bland and expensive. We had the fried tofu and rice. No real flavor at all.Parking: Plenty of parking.