Vietnamese noodle at Pho Ca Dao - Mira Mesa

I've been going to Pho Viet Cali (also on Mira Mesa/Camino Santa Fe, closer to the 805) during lunch several times and always wonder how another Vietnamese noodle place a few blocks away to the east compare. Pho Ca Dao is located in a much larger store than Pho Viet Cali (blog here) with newer interior. It exudes a more modern and successful look than the usual mom and pop Vietnamese pho places.

With the intention of comparing Pho Ca Dao with Pho Viet Cali, I ordered my usual - Tai Nam Gan (which has slices of raw eye-of-round steak, well done flank, and soft tendon) and a plate of egg roll. The noodle's soup base was ok, so were the rest of the ingredients, and the egg roll was just not quite as good. They do serve their food quick for the lunch crowd, which is a plus. But I couldn't say much more other than if I'm in the neighborhood craving Vietnamese noodle, I would go to Pho Viet Cali.

Bottom line:
An "ok" place to do quick lunch, food does come quickly. Their large store also means less wait during the lunch rush.

Type of food:
Vietnamese

Price range:
~$5 a bowl of noodle