The only place in the world that knows how to cook the authentic North Vietnamese Pho. And yes, I've been everywhere. A couple other dishes are special too, the crispy Pho Ap Chao and the banana brule (the caramelized banana burned in rum).Vegetarian options: Some limited non meat veggie rice and noodle dishesParking: Go inside and ask for the remote to open gate to private parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho DAC Biet, Phở ÁP Chảo Comes with Fried Noodle, Soup, Bun Cha
Rick S.
Great little place for a nice beef pho on a cool November afternoon. The small beef was a pho was more than enough. Spring rolls are huge and tasty. I'd say it's kind of a hole in the wall but it's actually more quaint. Truly tasty and authentic. Service is efficient.
James B.
Absolutely the most authentic Vietnamese taste. Its got three stars so you know this is a delicious place. This place is a landmark for more than 3+ decades now? Old owner sold everything including the recipes to the new owner to carry on the tradition.
Lisa Nguyen
The flaming bananas are amazing!
Kat N.
After sitting down, we were automatically served a cup of hot tea. We started with a small bowl of pho and wowow the meat was so soft and tender. Kudos to the restaurant for not only having authentic Sriracha in these rare availability times as well as their own house made sauce. Word of warning, that house spice is really spicy. The size and price of the bowl is pretty fair for being in downtown San Jose. We also got the fried pho topped with Gravy, which was also excellent and finished with the fried banana, which was surprisingly doused in liquor and came flaming. Overall pleasantly surprised.
A Z
Overpriced place. A bowl that’s normal is considered large and 1 beef pho cost $15. And the taste is not even good. Crazy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jxey G.
Total rip off fake pho spot with eye gouging prices And poor quality food My noodles looked swollen and soggy Ordered brisket pho and got shredded steak Service was terrible I asked if it was brisket and he told me there's brisket and steak (I didn't want steak the #1 only said brisket unless I'm blind but either way there was little to no briskest in there These people are charging 16$$ !! With sticky gross tables the ambiance was definitely not a vibe Will never come back or order pick up again The quality of this place DO NOT MATCH THE PRICING
Helen N.
A hole-in-the-wall type of pho restaurant, this establishment has been in business for many, many years. Consequently, it has a less modern appearance compared to other restaurants, but the food has always been consistently good for me.The customer service at this place is very fast-paced. If you're expecting the typical American restaurant with excellent service, you might not always find it here. Some of the employees also speak broken English, which may give the impression of rudeness or harshness. However, they are actually really nice people. They just come in to work, cook the dishes, and bring it to the tables with their quickies ability to do so. If you're solely interested in the food, I wholeheartedly recommend this place!My go-to orders include the crab meat egg rolls, fried banana, grilled shrimp and meat with vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, fried pho noodle dish (pho so chau), Banh cuon, and the regular pho. As someone who is sensitive to MSG, I have never had a problem after eating the pho here and believe that the broth served in this restaurant is of high quality.My boyfriend loves the Vietnamese coffee here, and I personally enjoy ordering the freshly squeezed orange juice.Parking around the restaurant might be difficult, but they actually offer free parking in a gated lot if you ask the employees inside.
Philippe G
Excellent surprise in San Jose: an authentic vietnamese restaurant held by a friendly family. The Pho soup is definitely the best in town, generous, with fresh herbs and soybean sprouts. Became my favorite lunch place during my stay in San Jose.
Clarence E.
Mediocre Pho that was truly lacking a depth of flavor for the broth...one of the most important components. Same goes for fried egg roll. It's rare for me to ignore the basic 2 items to test the kitchen quality. I didn't finish either. Service was prompt and ambiance was okay. It was in a convenient location but didn't meet my expectations. Sorry but I'd pass since there are lots more to choose from in the area.
The food and portion is good for what it is priced. If you're looking for a quick pho warm soup fix in a cold day, I would SUGGEST it. Their host was quick to sit me and take my order right away. The restaurant doesn't really present a theme for a pho restaurant even on the outside.
Brandi C.
The broth doesn't disappoint (and we all know it's all about the broth when it comes to pho!) The ambiance is unassuming but quaint. It's becoming a fast lunch spot favorite!
Alyssa A. L.
Great pho place with good food, the spring rolls were especially good. The pho portions were decent, larger portions would be nice but running a business is rough right now. Would definitely go here again
James Donohue
Authentic menu, great for a quick lunch in town. Good cost/benefit lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
THE QUANTUMTALK BEE
Take the 68 bus to Almaden Ave in San Jose and walk right in. The restaurant will keep you comfortable with hot tea and smiles. I ordered pho with pork and shrimp.-wendyquantumtalk bee #quantumtalkbee?Universal Newspaper#quantumtalkbfo?Food
The only place in the world that knows how to cook the authentic North Vietnamese Pho. And yes, I've been everywhere. A couple other dishes are special too, the crispy Pho Ap Chao and the banana brule (the caramelized banana burned in rum).Vegetarian options: Some limited non meat veggie rice and noodle dishesParking: Go inside and ask for the remote to open gate to private parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho DAC Biet, Phở ÁP Chảo Comes with Fried Noodle, Soup, Bun Cha
Great little place for a nice beef pho on a cool November afternoon. The small beef was a pho was more than enough. Spring rolls are huge and tasty. I'd say it's kind of a hole in the wall but it's actually more quaint. Truly tasty and authentic. Service is efficient.
Absolutely the most authentic Vietnamese taste. Its got three stars so you know this is a delicious place. This place is a landmark for more than 3+ decades now? Old owner sold everything including the recipes to the new owner to carry on the tradition.
The flaming bananas are amazing!
After sitting down, we were automatically served a cup of hot tea. We started with a small bowl of pho and wowow the meat was so soft and tender. Kudos to the restaurant for not only having authentic Sriracha in these rare availability times as well as their own house made sauce. Word of warning, that house spice is really spicy. The size and price of the bowl is pretty fair for being in downtown San Jose. We also got the fried pho topped with Gravy, which was also excellent and finished with the fried banana, which was surprisingly doused in liquor and came flaming. Overall pleasantly surprised.
Overpriced place. A bowl that’s normal is considered large and 1 beef pho cost $15. And the taste is not even good. Crazy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Total rip off fake pho spot with eye gouging prices And poor quality food My noodles looked swollen and soggy Ordered brisket pho and got shredded steak Service was terrible I asked if it was brisket and he told me there's brisket and steak (I didn't want steak the #1 only said brisket unless I'm blind but either way there was little to no briskest in there These people are charging 16$$ !! With sticky gross tables the ambiance was definitely not a vibe Will never come back or order pick up again The quality of this place DO NOT MATCH THE PRICING
A hole-in-the-wall type of pho restaurant, this establishment has been in business for many, many years. Consequently, it has a less modern appearance compared to other restaurants, but the food has always been consistently good for me.The customer service at this place is very fast-paced. If you're expecting the typical American restaurant with excellent service, you might not always find it here. Some of the employees also speak broken English, which may give the impression of rudeness or harshness. However, they are actually really nice people. They just come in to work, cook the dishes, and bring it to the tables with their quickies ability to do so. If you're solely interested in the food, I wholeheartedly recommend this place!My go-to orders include the crab meat egg rolls, fried banana, grilled shrimp and meat with vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, fried pho noodle dish (pho so chau), Banh cuon, and the regular pho. As someone who is sensitive to MSG, I have never had a problem after eating the pho here and believe that the broth served in this restaurant is of high quality.My boyfriend loves the Vietnamese coffee here, and I personally enjoy ordering the freshly squeezed orange juice.Parking around the restaurant might be difficult, but they actually offer free parking in a gated lot if you ask the employees inside.
Excellent surprise in San Jose: an authentic vietnamese restaurant held by a friendly family. The Pho soup is definitely the best in town, generous, with fresh herbs and soybean sprouts. Became my favorite lunch place during my stay in San Jose.
Mediocre Pho that was truly lacking a depth of flavor for the broth...one of the most important components. Same goes for fried egg roll. It's rare for me to ignore the basic 2 items to test the kitchen quality. I didn't finish either. Service was prompt and ambiance was okay. It was in a convenient location but didn't meet my expectations. Sorry but I'd pass since there are lots more to choose from in the area.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food and portion is good for what it is priced. If you're looking for a quick pho warm soup fix in a cold day, I would SUGGEST it. Their host was quick to sit me and take my order right away. The restaurant doesn't really present a theme for a pho restaurant even on the outside.
The broth doesn't disappoint (and we all know it's all about the broth when it comes to pho!) The ambiance is unassuming but quaint. It's becoming a fast lunch spot favorite!
Great pho place with good food, the spring rolls were especially good. The pho portions were decent, larger portions would be nice but running a business is rough right now. Would definitely go here again
Authentic menu, great for a quick lunch in town. Good cost/benefit lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Take the 68 bus to Almaden Ave in San Jose and walk right in. The restaurant will keep you comfortable with hot tea and smiles. I ordered pho with pork and shrimp.-wendyquantumtalk bee #quantumtalkbee?Universal Newspaper#quantumtalkbfo?Food