Mignon Pho + Grill

Nice beer list, plus cow blowing a bubble.

Spring rolls--fine.

Lemongrass garlic fries--neither especially lemongrassy nor garlicky.

People were very excited about this pomegranate limeade, to the point of ordering seconds.

We only took one pho picture because they looked exactly the same.

Cow Ate My Shrimp (That's actually what it's called).

Pig a Chick.

 

You get a little bowl of broth with the broken rice dishes. 
The broth is actually really good!  Much better than the first time I (Jenne) came here.

Rating: Two sideways thumbs
Date: 12/10/11
Time in: 1:30 PM
Time out: 2:36 PM
Servers' recommendations: Anything with a thumbs up on the menu. Filet mignon pho.
What we ordered: Cow Ate My Shrimp, Create Your Own Pho with Tai, Pig a Chick with Fried Egg, filet mignon pho, egg rolls, lemongrass garlic fries, 2 pomegranate limeades, 1 regular limeade, 1 Diet Coke.
Number in our party: 4 (Sarah H. and Tracie as guest critics today)
Final check amount: $62.72
Notes: 

• Everything was adequate, but not amazing.
• The waitress was careful to mention that the broth is more subtle than at most other pho restaurants.
• I (Miko) strongly prefer the Tai rare steak to the "filet mignon" in pho.  It's too soft and thick.
• Egg rolls are pretty delish, but not any more delish than at other places.
• Lovely selection of alcohol. 
• You get free refills for fountain drinks.  Very rare for pho restaurants!  

RESTAURANT INFORMATION
Address: 3860 Convoy Street, Suite 116, 117
Phone number: 858.278.0669
Website: http://sandiegopho.com
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Parking: Crowded lot with teeny spaces.
Ideal group size: 1-8
Available vegetarian options: Vegetarian pho, tofu.
Noise level: 3