Phở Saigon Express – Vietnamese
Steaming bowls of fragrant broth take center stage at this vibrant eatery, where the comforting aroma of star anise and slow-simmered herbs invites guests into a bustling, aromatic space. The kitchen balances the warmth of traditional soups with a symphony of textures, offering everything from the golden, peppery crunch of salt-and-pepper wings to the cool, garden-fresh snap of hand-rolled spring rolls. It is a lively destination where bold, savory flavors meet the casual ease of a neighborhood favorite, perfect for a quick, soul-warming escape.
605, East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 https://www.phosaigonexpress.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Phở Saigon Express
Dairy-Free at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chinese Fried Rice, Lo Mein Soft Egg Noodles and Tofu Spring Rolls (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Thai Noodles, Salt & Pepper Calamari and Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saigon Rice Plate, Drunken Noodles and Veggie & Tofu Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soda or Bottled Water, Beer & Wine and Fresh Coconut Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Halo Halo, Crispy Tofu and Tofu Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad, Tofu Sandwich and Custard Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Spring Rolls (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Phở Saigon Express
Phở Saigon Express in Escondido has 23 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saigon Rice Plate, Pad Thai Noodles and Shrimp Spring Rolls (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Phở Saigon Express
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own Beef Pho | 18.1 g | 99.7 g |
| Combo Beef Pho | 6.3 g | 89 g |
| Saigon Rice Plate | 0.2 g | 61.2 g |
| Saigon Vermicelli Bowl | 0.2 g | 61.2 g |
| Drunken Noodles | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Veggie & Tofu Pho | 2.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Pad Thai Noodles | 88.8 g | 29.2 g |
| Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) | 53.9 g | 28.1 g |
| Chicken Dumplings (8) | 1.1 g | 27.8 g |
| Halo Halo | 31.1 g | 26.1 g |
| Salt & Pepper Calamari | 15.2 g | 24.1 g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 15.3 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) - $11.99: Fresh spring rolls with choice of shrimp & pork, shrimp, pork, or chicken served with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Rolls (6) - $12.99: Fried egg rolls with choice of pork or veggie served with fish sauce or sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings (8) - $12.99: Chicken dumplings served with house soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Wontons (8) - $12.99: Freshly made cream cheese wontons served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Calamari - $18.99: Fried calamari tossed with onions & garlic served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Wings (9) - $18.99: Fried chicken wings tossed with onions & garlic served with sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Shrimp - $22.99: Spicy salt & pepper fried shrimp tossed with onions & garlic served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tofu - $17.99: Battered fried tofu platter served with house soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Spring Rolls (2) - $13.99: Traditional Vietnamese spam fresh spring rolls served with peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef or Sugarcane Shrimp Spring Rolls (2) - $13.99: Fresh spring rolls with choice of beef or sugarcane shrimp served with peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura (8) - $17.99: Crispy shrimp tempura served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Spring Rolls (2) - $11.99: Fresh tofu spring rolls served with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders (4) & Fries - $12.99: Crispy chicken tender strips with fresh french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cabbage Chicken Salad - $16.99: White meat chicken cabbage salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing topped with peanuts & mint Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $16.99: California grilled teriyaki chicken salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lotus Salad - $18.99: Shrimp and pork mixed fresh vegetables lotus salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing topped with peanuts and mint Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Steak Lemon Salad - $18.99: Rare tender steak lemon salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing topped with peanuts and mint Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Ham & Pate Sandwich - $11.99: Traditional Vietnamese ham and pate spread on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, mayonnaise and soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Sandwich - $11.99: Grilled teriyaki pork on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, mayonnaise and soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Grilled teriyaki chicken on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, mayonnaise and soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Sandwich - $11.99: Vegetarian tofu with mayonnaise on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, and soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Sandwich - $13.99: Grilled teriyaki beef on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, mayonnaise and soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Sandwich - $11.99: Scrambled fried egg on fresh baguette with pickled carrots, cucumber, onions, cilantro, mayonnaise and soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Pho Noodle Soups
- Build Your Own Beef Pho - $17.99: Beef pho noodle soup with up to 5 choices: rare, well done, flank, fatty brisket, tendon, tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Beef Pho - $16.99: Rare steak, flank, fatty brisket, tendon, tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pho - $19.99: Fish balls, shrimp, imitation crab, squid Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pho - $16.99: White meat chicken rice noodle pho soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie & Tofu Pho - $16.99: Vegetables & tofu with choice of vegan, chicken, or beef broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew - $19.99: Traditional Vietnamese beef stew soup with choice of rice noodles, bread, or rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Soups
- Egg Drop Soup - $15.99: Fluffy egg drop soup with egg, peas, carrots, and tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $15.99: Spicy hot & sour soup with egg, peas, carrots, tofu, and mushroom Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Soup - $18.99: Spicy Thai lemongrass flavored coconut broth with rice vermicelli noodles Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue) - $19.99: Spicy beef rice noodle soup with beef & pork blood Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Saigon Rice Plate - $20.99: BBQ teriyaki combo pork, chicken, shrimp, steamed egg meat loaf served with jasmine rice and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon Beef - $24.99: Sizzling tender filet mignon beef sautéed with onions & garlic served with salad & steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Fish - $22.99: Battered basa fish fillet stir fried with fresh basil, onions & garlic in house brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $17.99: Orange chicken served with steamed rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Fried Rice - $18.99: Fried rice with egg, peas, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Noodles
- Lo Mein Soft Egg Noodles - $18.99: Soft egg noodles stir fried with fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodles - $18.99: Spicy pad kee mao flat rice noodles stir fried with egg and fresh vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai Noodles - $18.99: Rice noodles stir fried with egg topped with peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saigon Vermicelli Bowl - $20.99: BBQ teriyaki combo pork, chicken, shrimp, egg rolls served with rice vermicelli, salad & peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Custard Flan - $5.99: Custard flan au caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Halo Halo - $6.99: Assorted mixed exotic tropical fruit with rainbow jelly topped with coconut milk & shaved ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tri Color Bean Pudding - $6.99: Tri color bean pudding topped with coconut milk & shaved ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Boba Smoothie - $5.99: Choice of various flavors including Thai tea, avocado, mango, taro, etc. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee - $5.99: Strong drip filtered coffee with choice of black or condensed milk
- Fresh Lemonade - $4.99: Freshly squeezed lemonade
- Fresh Coconut Juice - $6.99: Fresh coconut juice served in a shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Soda or Bottled Water - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Orange, 7up, Root Beer, Pepsi, or Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beer & Wine - $6.99: Choice of domestic/imported beer or house wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Phở Saigon Express
- Is Phở Saigon Express dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Phở Saigon Express has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chinese Fried Rice, Lo Mein Soft Egg Noodles and Tofu Spring Rolls (2).
- What can I eat at Phở Saigon Express on a dairy-free diet?
- Chinese Fried Rice, Lo Mein Soft Egg Noodles and Tofu Spring Rolls (2) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Phở Saigon Express have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soda or Bottled Water and Beer & Wine.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Phở Saigon Express?
- Build Your Own Beef Pho, at roughly 99.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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