Chef “Uncle Tram” and his family run Pho Minh, a six-table pho restaurant at 4468 Ingraham St in Pacific Beach, 92109, where the star attraction is a bone broth so closely guarded that even the co-owner—Tram’s own sister—is only allowed to observe part of the preparation. The family previously operated out of Spring Valley before opening a location on El Cajon Boulevard in the Little Saigon district, and this Pacific Beach outpost offers a streamlined version of that menu built around their signature pho. A feature in the UCSD Guardian praised the broth’s depth and heart, noting that Tram developed his proprietary stock recipe over years of working in well-regarded kitchens before launching his own restaurant. Vietnamese dining runs deep on this stretch of Pacific Beach, and Phở Time - Vietnamese Fusion on Garnet Ave offers a fusion-forward counterpart just a few blocks away. Beyond pho, reviewers highlight the crispy spicy chicken wings, summer rolls, banh mi, and a menu of vermicelli bowls and fried rice platters. The compact dining room has a no-frills, counter-serve atmosphere that keeps prices low—earning a “very inexpensive” classification—and turnaround fast. Pho Minh holds a 4.6-star Google rating across more than 300 reviews and a 94-out-of-100 health inspection score. The kitchen is open daily except Tuesday from 11 AM to 9 PM, with the cross street at Garnet Ave making it easy to find. Sushi and sashimi fans nearby can also visit PB Sushi on Garnet for hand-rolled options and sake.