The culinary landscape of University City just got a hit of Vietnamese zest with the arrival of a new hot spot dubbed Viet Nom. Nestled in the bustling Renaissance Town Centre shopping plaza, this local eatery is pouring out bowls of steamy, short rib-stuffed pho that's got the town talking. The restaurant is the brainchild of SDB Restaurant Group, adding to their San Diego spread including Convoy's Steamy Piggy and Flama Llama, cited by Eater San Diego.
Frankin Chou, the visionary behind this venture, aims to redefine Vietnamese dining with Viet Nom’s "small, modern Vietnamese pho shop with a concentrated menu." Firing up the grills, diners can feast on the Pho Nom bowl - a dish laden with bone-in short ribs, meatballs, and boneless short ribs, as well as a unique noodle-less pho broth teeming with bone-in short ribs and a medley of vegetables. And for those who lean toward greens, a vegetarian version of their signature pho is also in the lineup, according to a statement obtained by Eater San Diego.
Moreover, the restaurant doesn't shy away from flaunting favorites from Chou's other establishments. Among them are the notable chili tamarind wings from his fried chicken depot Bok Bok Dok, and the Galaxy lemonade - a concoction combining lychee and butterfly pea tea - originally from Steamy Piggy. Sidekicks such as shrimp spring rolls, fried egg rolls, and red bean sesame balls also make a guest appearance on Viet Nom's menu. For those who fancy a dip, deep-fried dough sticks known as crullers stand ready to plunge into the fragrant pho.
With a presence already established by SDB Restaurant Group's selection of eateries, including Kearny Mesa's Formoosa and Yun Tea House and Point Loma's Bok Bok Dok, the forthcoming venture, a ramen house called Oi-Shiba, is set to make its mark in Pacific Beach this coming June, born from the success of its predecessors, as reported by Eater San Diego.
As described on its official website, Viet Nom seeks to offer an immersive Vietnamese dining adventure, luring in patrons with its blend of authenticity and homestyle comfort. Viet Nom makes a pledge to only use fresh, high-caliber ingredients, dedicating themselves to a mission of leaving customers with a memorable Vietnamese culinary ordeal.
Viet Nom has opened its doors to locals and visitors alike, serving its spread of Vietnamese delights from 11am till 9:30pm Sundays through Thursdays and extending its hospitality until 10:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Those eager to partake in this fresh gastronomic journey can find Viet Nom at 8895 Towne Center Drive, Suite #109, in San Diego.
