Noodles in San Jose, CA

“One of my favorite marketplaces in San Jose. The classic Tonkotsu ramen is what I order most times. The bowl of noodles comes out quick. It can certainly get crowded at peak times so be prepared to wait in line. The market itself has a ton of unique things including Japanese confections that aren’t readily available in the US.“

“Good good good. The dumplings are juicy and delicious. The beef noodle broth is tasty as well as the minced chicken. The noodles themselves are okay. The green onion pancake is crispy fried to satisfaction.

I like ordering a few small things so this place is great. Good spot.

The Dan Dan noodle I was absolutely not a fan of. Not for me.“

“I went to this place many years ago so I can’t really compare it to now and how much it’s changed because it’s been so long. After seeing an Instagram post about it I had to come and try the tom yum wings. Never had tom yum flavor wings before and it was interesting. The wings were thick and seasoned just right. As soon as I dipped into the sauce I knew it was about to be on. I got a combo plate too which I believe was $14 but upgrading to garlic noodles +3 and extra for the eggroll it came to about $20. The combo was good, came with a salad too. Next time I’ll try the fried rice. This location was nice and clean and the service was fast. She kept updating me on when my order would be done.“

“Newly opened restaurant serving hu tieu nam vang, from the same family that owns the famed Nam Vang restaurant off of Alvin. I always order hu tieu dry (soup on the side) and the soup is excellent. Been here already twice and also tried their spicy hand pulled noodle dish (hu tieu NK dai) which is now my fave! I plan to come back here whenever I’m craving either one. The place is clean and well kept. The Yelp reviews seem to stem from a rough grand opening, but I think they’ve gotten better since then.My only wish is that the hand pulled noodle dish would have more noodles, it felt heavy on the meat & veggies. I’d also like to suggest adding a bottle of sauce to tables for patrons to add more to their hu tieu if they need more, but for me the served portion was perfectly fine.“

“this place is the bomb. food is just so full of flavor, all of it. totally recommend.“

“This new spot opened up. It’s located inside a building called the “Culinary Block” inside a large parking lot for take away orders only. Overall, the price is good for the quality and quantity of food. I got the Northwest Lianpi noodles, Xinjiang Rice Noodle With Beef Shank, Meiling Congee, Homemade Yogurt, and Homemade Plum Juice.Liangpi: The noodles were soft and slightly bouncy with a nice chew to them. Very unique texture! It came with three sauces to mix into the noodles so you can adjust the spiciness however you like. The flavor was very balanced and it was easy to finish the whole thing without getting tired of the flavor.Xinjiang Rice Noodle: This dish was very flavorful and a little on the saltier side compared to the other dishes. Nice if you are into something heavier in flavor. It’s not as spicy as it looks and comes with a thick round rice noodle.Meiling Congee: This dish was pretty special, the flavor profile is very subtle but well balanced. I haven’t tried something like this before. It has a tiny hint of sweetness and has a bit of a nutty soymilk flavor and bits of lotus seed inside. Like a dessert porridge. Very tasty!Homemade Yogurt: This yogurt honestly has a phenomenal texture and I would definitely recommend it! It’s almost like a mix between mochi and liquid yogurt in the slightly stretchy texture. The flavor is good too since it’s just a tad sweet and just a tad sour.Plum juice: Slightly sour and sweet juice that is refreshing to go with food and increase appetite.Overall, I would say the food here is pretty good because the owner really pays attention to the quality! The food is well seasoned and balanced. Can’t wait to try the other things on the menu.

Parking: Plenty of parking“

“This restaurant is very spacious and has a lot of seats, and a lot of parking. The service is very good, I am very satisfied. I tried the Bun Rieu here, but the flavor was not very great. 6/10. Everything else is OK. I also tried Thai Tiger, but it was very bland. 3/10“

“Very good food, always fresh. I come here every other week. Overall, the quality of the food is excellent. It would be better if they had seating, as they do not. But overall, it's a fantastic dumpling spot with many other great options on the menu.

Rating meaning:
5 stars = Outstanding
4 stars = Great
3 stars = Decent/Not returning
2 stars = Not returning
1 star = Worst“

“Dough Zone is a great budget-friendly Chinese restaurant. While some of the dishes may not look perfectly traditional in terms of presentation, the taste is fantastic and authentic. We ordered the juicy xiaolongbao, well-filled chive pockets, minced chicken noodles, and wontons—all for around $40. Definitely worth it for the price and quality!“

“good place，“

“I've been here before and the food was good so I thought I would try it again. Was in the mood for a hot dog. Since I didn't feel like driving downtown to find a hot dog vendor,I came here. I got the coney and Texas. The taste is great,but the bag tipped on the way home so they were kinda messy.its very clean inside so I probably should have eaten there.will probably come back again“

“We had fish pot noodle, steam soup dumplings, pan fried soup dumplings, and chili oil wonton. These are very delicious. We also ordered a stir fried broccoli chicken which is a bummer. Instead of sliced chicken breast like in the menu picture, it’s fried chicken chunks like in sweet and sour chicken. It’s also very oil and salty. Other than that dish, the rest are really good!!“

“I ordered the chicken laab, and it was prepared fresh to order. All of the ingredients were extremely fresh and flavorful!

This restaurant is very clean and welcoming like you are entering an extension of this families home!“

“We saw the ad on fb and browsed through photos on Google maps. We decided to dine there yesterday and the service is very nice, fast turnaround and prices are very reasonable. It’s a gem.“

“Update 07/2024:
Remember to try the roasted ducks!
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Cheap but authentic Nanjing Cuisine. The duck blood rice noodle soup is a must try. The duck blood is directly imported from China, so as the sausages and bacons.“

“This place was so good! The food came out hot and fresh and the service was excellent. They have chili oil and soy sauce at every table to enjoy with your meal. The garlic noodles were delicious and I paired that with the lamb dumplings which were mouth watering! Their hot sake is delicious to which compliments any choice.“

“absolutely love this authentic northern-street thai offerings. highly recommended.“

“The beef noodle was absolutely delicious! The beef was incredibly tender and soft, making it so enjoyable. The owner was also very generous, offering us complimentary chicken wings and wonton puffs. Everything was fantastic, and we’ll definitely be back again!”“

“I've been going here frequently for dinner with my kids for the past 2 months since they started martial arts in the same plaza. The food is decent and the staff are very friendly. I was surprised that it's not more crowded compared to other pho places. But it could be due to the location.“

“Had the yellow noodle combo dry and some hot tea. It was 1045 and they let me stay until after closing (which I find rare in San Jose). The noodles had so many textures and layers of flavors that you can't ignore the complexity of the dish. Nice sauce that gets hit with your dip in the broth. Fresh veggies and noodles.

I spoke to the owner and she was so friendly and professional. You can tell there is a lot of care for the customer and the experience.

Surprised it took me 6 years in the Bay to get to this place. Definitely recommend!“

“This restaurant is nice and clean. Pho's broth was delicious and rich for most people. As for me, the broth was alright, Fresno pho's broth is better for sure, like pho 9. Combo pho, either thin or thick noodle, is a "must get" if you like the bone rib in your Pho, for appx $17.95 and an extra $6.95 for extra brisket. Vietnamese thick noodles mixed with veggies and chicken were interesting but not my favorite. The seasoning of this dish was mostly from the standard sweet and spicy sauce with a hint of sourness in most vermicelli dry dishes. The steak stir-fried dish was almost perfect. Our first steak dish has a piece of black hair on it but was quickly dressed by the owner, and we got a new dish after 5-10 mins. The steak was juicy and delicous. Flavor on point, and yes, I would get the steak again!! Stir-fried chicken with crisy noodles was alright. It's like eating a sitr fried dish with fried noodles instead of rice. Vietnamese iced coffee was nice and strong. Fried squid was fresh and crunchy, but I could use a little more salt to the seasoning based on my palate. Services were fast and worth it. We didn't have to wait longer than 10 mins for all of the dishes to come. This place definitely received my quality, but not quantity.“

“Update: 09/25/24
The service was really bad. It was super slow there were only two other tables that were occupied by people dining in alone. They never made any check ins and never came to refill my water. The chicken pho lacks a ton of flavor. The pork sandwich was amazing! By far the best thing! The spring rolls are good as well. Service is 1 star and food would be 3.5.

Amazing pho! Make sure to check this place out!

Vegetarian options: Tons of options

Dietary restrictions: Tons of options

Parking: Tons of spaces

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I had trouble with choosing over dinner and wanted to try a new place. I made a large order of house chow mien, s&s pork, mapo tofu, chicken with nuts, beef with broccoli, mixed vegetables, fried wontons, and fried cream cheese wontons an hour before closing and they were able to make the food ready within 20 minutes. I picked it up for take out and saw the space to be warm, welcoming, and clean. Staff were friendly. Food picked up was hot. When I got home food was fragrant. All the food I listed above tasted so good. Not salty and not too sweet. Just right.

My family and I are looking forward to try other stuff from the menu and try their soups too. Great job to the staff.“

“Crab fried rice & thai tea was yummy :)“

“The noodle soups and fried flour cakes are 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽!“

“Excellent service and food“

“This place is great!
It is a low key place with about 12+ tables.

Our table of 4 all ordered the hieu tieu with different noodle combo

It is excellent 9/10 star
We all had the dry type with side of soup. What’s special here is you get up chose up to TWO different noodles and they have 6 GREAT choices.: original rice (banh pho), thin egg wheat noodle, thick flat wheat noodle, clear (taro starch?) noodle, large fresh flat rice, fresh banh canh (large tubular rice noodle)
I specifically had the fat flat wheat noodle and the clear noodle. Nice fresh noodles It is dressed in a nice brown sauce topped with pork meat and 2 quail egg and a large shrimp with some veggies. The flavor was excellent. The broth was also packed with flavor but very light and the pork bone also very clean taste.

Highly recommend!

I also like my other favorite hieu tieu restaurant. They are different but both excellent. This is lighter with great noodles choice.“

“Our go to for pho! We are so lucky for this restaurant to be in our neighborhood. Always consistent. Don’t be afraid to just walk in and seat yourself (lol) they will get to you :).Dine in, take out and delivery are all good. Had pho and multiple rice plates. Yum!Thank you to this family business! We will continue supporting you.“

“One of our comfortable food spot, especially when no one is open in the afternoon.
No 6 is just a bigger portion of no 5. The soup is thick but warm. Full of flavor. The only downside is probably yes you can see there are crab meats but no, you probably won’t be able to taste them anyway but the soup is strong flavored. Make sure you add Chinese donut to it too.
We also love the hot crepe roll during the weekend. Perfect between the crunchiness, favor, and freshness.
Cash only. Tips are appreciated.“

“Very good rice noodles！A large portion of food, I have a light taste and my mom prefers more flavor， I ordered the mushrooms and she got the tomato beef, we both are very satisfied the noodles. Staffs are very friendly, they call us immediately when they found my mom left her hat in the restaurant. Very good service!“

“Unpretentious setting, but the food is incredible. The pork belly and cabbage was completely unlike any other pork belly I've had- instead of crunchy with a sweet sauce, this was melt-in your mouth soft, set off by crunchy cabbage, and with a sharp vinegar based sauce. Fantastic! The Hong Kong noodles with seafood were a treat- I've never had a crunchy noodle dish before, and it set off the seafood well. Finally, the salt and pepper shrimp were perfectly prepared- crunchy and spicy, and I couldn't stop eating them!“

“If you love authentic TRUE VIETNAMESE tasting pho come here ! It is so delicious and nutritious and it leaves you wanting more. The number 14 is filet mignon with rice and vegetable sides and mini pho broth soup. Impeccable. All the ladies as well are sooo so kind ! Shout out to them ??? I suggest this place “

“Rarely do I goto noodle houses like this but went with a friend today.
Flavors were pretty good and size was solid as well. Can't say anything was bad and it was above my expectations.

Pricing is also quite fair for the portions so worth a try.“

“More stores like The Great Mall, may find cheaper prices when it comes to clothes + Restaurants and food Markets. So on and on.....yes.“

“Finally tried Thai mama for the 1st time tonight. I’m so impressed, sorry I don’t know your name but the young man taking orders was super helpful & helped me make great choices. Lots of delicious vegan options which makes a nice change. We’ll be back.“

“Best Tempura donburi in the Bay Area!! You can always request to have Tempura lunch/dinner instead of donburi too!“

“Bowl was small and I was left hungry. The #2 dac biet dry $16.25 is the same as #1 but with an extra bone. There weren't a lot of meat on the bones. It is pointless to get an extra bone. The egg noodles tasted fine and that was the best part of this bowl. The other stuff were boiled and needed the sweet soy sauce on the table to taste good. Service was weak. No water refills and the restaurant was not busy.“

“One of the restaurants that open late in the area. Crispy chow fun w/ beef is decent. Grilled fish w/ thin noodle is delicious with a big portion. Quick services and nice staffs. If the customers forget any belongings, they will hurry to return.“

“very delicious and many healthy options! very filling 😁“

“Although Mi Quang Co Thao is a bit off the beaten path, the food is absolutely worth the trip. Their Pho is a standout—light yet flavorful broth with a rich depth of taste. It’s refreshing and doesn’t leave you feeling thirsty afterward, which likely means they use minimal MSG, relying instead on the natural flavors of fresh ingredients. The beef is tender, and the noodles have the perfect texture, making every bite satisfying.

Overall, if you’re a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, this place is a must-visit. The location might not be the most convenient, but the quality of the food makes it well worth the journey!“

“Hole in the wall with the yummiest Hu Tieu in the Bay Area. Very authentic and taste just like something you’d get on the streets of Vietnam. The portion is Huge! I got #1 with soup on the side with a order of yutiao. It came with all the inners and seafood. 10/10 would recommend!
The building might be old, but the food has so much authenticity and vibe is immaculate. Chefs kiss.“

“I mean, if you haven't eaten their sushi, you are missing out. Best tuna sashimi in the bay. The atmosphere is cozy, service is fast, we are making this our to go sushi place. My wife is vegetarian and there are a lot of yummy vegetarian rolls

Vegetarian options: The veggie tempura roll is amazing. I am not vegetarian but my wife is and I pray she doesn't finish hers so I can eat what's left“

“Pho was delicious, first time there. The hospitality was good.“

“First time there and it was the best in San Jose for me I wish they would accept credit card because I rarely carry cash anymore and my order was to go I didn’t know I got so little veggies for my Pho. But other than that I was very satisfied.“

“Gỏi Vịt rất ngon, $14 một dĩa gỏi Vịt lớn hai người ăn không hết! Tiệm rất đông khách nhưng nhân viên rất lịch sự.“

“This SJ Quan Ngon is located right inside the Grand Century Shopping Mall Food Court.
I have been eating at this place a few times and always enjoyed the food here. They offers some of my favorite Vietnamese dishes that includes:
Bun Bo Hue(Hot and Spicy Udon Noodle Soup) King Crab Noodle( Bun Oc Rieu), Beef,Chicken, King Oxtail Pho Noodle Soups, House Special Fried Rice, Wontons Noodle, Shaken Beef with tomato Red Rice, Beef/Chicken Vermicelli, Chicken/Beef Salad, and Delicious Fermented Fish Noodle Soup( Bun Mam) and many more options! Huge Portions and Decent Prices.“

“Authentic Vietnamese food! The owner is so sweet. Highly recommend.“

“Ordered the Seafood Bird's Nest as part of a large group catering order and it was delicious with a ton of seafood at a pretty good price/value. Large amount of crispy noodles with a thick broth. Combo of fish meatballs, squid, fish, shrimp, mussels, and plenty of veggies too! The order for the large group was well labeled and delivered on time.“