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: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Currently closed
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 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Wontons (8) - $12.99: Freshly made cream cheese wontons served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Calamari - $18.99: Fried calamari tossed with onions & garlic served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tofu - $17.99: Battered fried tofu platter served with house soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Spring Rolls (2) - $11.99: Fresh tofu spring rolls served with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders (4) & Fries - $12.99: Crispy chicken tender strips with fresh french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cabbage Chicken Salad - $16.99: White meat chicken cabbage salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing topped with peanuts & mint Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $16.99: California grilled teriyaki chicken salad tossed with vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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, 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, Pescatarian 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, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie & Tofu Pho - $16.99: Vegetables & tofu with choice of vegan, chicken, or beef broth 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: High-Protein, 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, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, 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, Pescatarian 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: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Custard Flan - $5.99: Custard flan au caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Halo Halo - $6.99: Assorted mixed exotic tropical fruit with rainbow jelly topped with coconut milk & shaved ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tri Color Bean Pudding - $6.99: Tri color bean pudding topped with coconut milk & shaved ice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Boba Smoothie - $5.99: Choice of various flavors including Thai tea, avocado, mango, taro, etc. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, 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
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