Noodles in San Jose, CA

“This is the best Taiwanese night market food I have ever had. Its also the only Taiwanese night market food I have ever had. And now I want to go to Taiwan and visit the night markets. Everything I have ordered from here has been fantastic. The size and quality of the steak has differed slightly from time to time, but I have never been dissatisfied. The sizzling steak plate is really good. I prefer the pepper sauce to mushroom sauce, but sometimes I get combo.. The corn soup and noodles and egg are always great. They don't have any gluten free options (would be great if they offered a rice noodle) , so my wife can't eat here, but when I am dining solo its sort of my go to now. They are fast and efficient as well. the restaurant itself is small but tidy. I can't recommend this place enough, and looking forward to exploring the menu further.“

“This is a special review, and I’d like to highlight one of the employees, Mr. Gao. We visited the Cupertino location, and my dad accidentally left his bag there (with his phone and water bottle inside). When I called the restaurant, I mistakenly reached the Milpitas location.

Even though Mr. Gao doesn’t work at that location, he went above and beyond to help us. He personally contacted the Cupertino store, reassured me, and explained that they have security cameras, so they would be able to locate the bag. His calm, thorough, and responsible approach meant a lot to us during a stressful moment.

We already love the food at DH Noodle, but this experience really showed the integrity and sense of ownership your staff has—qualities that matter deeply to us. Huge shout-out to Mr. Gao, as well as the Cupertino team. Thank you for the outstanding service.“

“We stumbled into this restaurant while walking through the mall. It’s a fairly large and clean space with a plethora of tables to accommodate customers. Their key dish is the Cambodian style noodle soup which we ordered, dry, with soup on the side. The soup and noodles were quite delicious and I would certainly go back to eat there again.“

“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“

“Excellent food and service! Some of the most authentic Chinese noodles I ever had. I have traveled to China before and had these dishes. The food here is just as good. Further, the dishes here are regional based (Central China). That means not many Chinese restaurants have these wonderful spices/ flavors. Highly recommended!!“

“We celebrated my brother in laws birthday here. They had seating available for 7 adults and 2 children. We ordered so much I couldn’t count. The appetizers came very fast! The egg rolls were super delicious! The pho hit the spot! Especially after a long day of traveling! The kids finished their food and there was nothing to take home! AOTA house had great small bites and refreshing pho! I would recommend for a casual night of dining and also a great grab and go!“

“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.“

“Absolutely loved my visit here. The hotdogs are out of this world Juicy flavorful and served with toppings that perfectly complement every bite. The staff is super friendly and the service is quick making it a great stop for lunch or a late snack“

“KV Noodle
KV Noodle is a casual spot known for its flavorful Asian noodle dishes and quick service. The menu offers a variety of noodle soups, stir-fries, and rice bowls with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable, making it a good choice for a fast, satisfying meal. The ambiance is simple and unpretentious, ideal for a casual lunch or dinner. Overall, a solid option for noodle lovers craving authentic, tasty Asian comfort food.“

“I’ve been CEO noodles since its grand opening. Already ordered multiple time for my family and friends. Highly recommend the takeout foods in canned containers if you want to save up for one week in fridge, ask the staff for the canned items, they even give you discount for order over $300. My friends all love the beautiful glass bottles from 8oz to 16oz, especially the veggie appetizer paired with rice,noodle or even salad.“

“This has become my favourite place for noodles and dumplings! Their noodle quality is fantastic - very much like hand-pulled noodles, they have that beautiful lightly chewy texture and the flavour of their sauces are good too.
Xiaolongbao are good quality as are the wonton in chili oil, but my favourite is the beef noodles, they make the best lunch or dinner.
Prices are great for the quality you get - if you're hungry, check the portion sizes because they're on the smaller end compared to what you might expect from westernised places, but for me this makes it super easy to have a few dishes to try at a time!
I will be a regular here 😁“

“Absolutely fantastic! Broth is rich and flavorful, the meat in the beef stew literally melts when you bite it. The spring rolls are spring rolls and super savory egg rolls. The noodles are cooked perfectly! The staff are attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself is clean, inviting, and homie. I cannot suggest this place enough. Plus being just across from the hospital makes it a super accessible location. My wife REQUIRES we stop here before every obgyn appointment.“

“good place，“

“We got the nanjing roasted duck and beef noodle soup here, and they were both very delicious! I would definitely come back here again. The roast duck was cut well, and its skin was very crispy. The sauce was special and complemented the duck well. I can see why this was highly recommended here. As for the beef noodle soup, it was on the sweeter side, and the beef tasted like it was red braised. If we get the same next time, we definitely need to get some plain rice to balance the saltiness and sweetness.“

“Food was tasty enough and the lunch special was decent, but it shouldn’t take more than a half an hour to get your food for one when there are only three tables after the lunch rush is already over. I will go back and try again because of the quality and affordable prices, but hopefully it doesn’t take so long next time.“

“We love how fresh these buns are manually made. They are delicious with a few different interesting flavors. The spicy mince pork and tofu buns are our favorite. It still tastes good the day after. It may seem pricy, but the portion of each order is large, so it's totally worth the money. Only gets 4 stars from me because the frozen wonton have so little meat. They tasted great though, but not much filling at all. Generally, we're happy with the food and the super fast service. Definitely come back for more bao buns, but probably not the wonton.“

“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.“

“My mom and brother who live in the neighborhood recommended this restaurant to me and now whenever we come to visit from the right coast, we always come to here to eat or takeout. My brother eats here weekly. They have the kind of favorite dishes from our childhood and their pork-crab roe soup dumplings are the best! I also love their smashed cucumber salad. The service is also great and the servers are friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend it!“

“We were trying to eat at another restaurant but unfortunately Tuesday is a rest day for many restaurants

We got the

extra crispy fried egg rolls 4.5/5 stars

Pho with beef ribs 4/5 stars. my son thought broth a bit bland but I told him he eats too salty. I thought it was fine...Then he agreed it was 4 stars

Very disappointing was the pho ap chao 1star/5 (crispy fried pho noodles with beef). The sauce was very bland. The beef was good(not doctored chemically) but the sauce was very unflavorful.“

“We really enjoyed our meal here. The green bean stir-fry was crispy and delicious, the Mongolian beef was tender and full of flavor, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. Definitely coming back again!“

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

“Excellent service and food“

“✨ Where to find the best tamarind fish fillet in the Bay Area! 🐟

This family owned small business has the best Vietnamese x Thai Fusion dishes. Their chicken wings are a MUST GET. The perfect crunch and bursting with flavor. They also have combos that comes with a side and salad for under $20 and does catering!

Service is the best and it’s the cutest spot!“

“I passed this restaurant all the time but never gave it any through. Being a rainy day, my wife wanted to try it. I had #5 on the menu, WOW !! Just like how mom uses to make it. It's an authentic original flavor from Vietnam. Not the fusion BS food that's pop-up restaurant is doing now a days. When I went to pay the bill, i looked in the kitchen and saw all the cooks were old in their 60s +, I understood why the flavors brought back memories of the pass. Yes, it's $$, but it's about the same as everywhere now.“

“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 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!“

“Omg such good pho. The broth is on point excellent. The noodles are so good. They don’t have the “fresh noodles” but the normal noodles they have taste so fresh it’s amazing. I’ve now had it 4-5 times and every time the noodles amaze me. I’ve been to many pho places as old as this one (my friend told me it’s been here for 30+ years) and they always fall off at the noodle. But not this one. Pho Thi #1. Truly first place.“

“We came pretty early and the place was quiet; lots of parking in the lot. It was most delicious pork noodle soup I’ve ever had! The soup was clear and non greasy which is uncommon with pork broths. I ordered the H5 soup and the bowls were massive! I was about to explode by the end of it. Staff were incredibly friendly as well and very attentive! Highly recommend!“

“Thiên Long Restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with plenty of seating, though it can feel a bit cramped during peak hours. The signature grilled fish dish, served with herbs and rice noodles, is a standout, providing a fun, interactive dining experience.

The chef’s special beef stew is flavorful but slightly oily, and vegetarian options are limited. Service is friendly, with complimentary rice crackers and shrimp sauce as a starter. While some diners wish for more whole fish options, the DIY grilled fish wraps make for a unique and enjoyable meal.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“So glad they’re open early. It’s a perfect spot for a comforting bowl of pho to start the day. The broth is rich and flavorful; you don’t need to add a thing. I also love the complimentary tea and the full set of condiments — even culantro, which is such a nice touch. Simple, delicious, and done right!“

“OMG! I have been looking for this flavor for 3 years straight, from Canada to California. This tasted like the noodle soup stores in my grownup neighborhood back in my hometown. This brought back lots of fun memories from childhood.Their Shrimp Wonton Egg Noodle Soup and Shrimp Wonton with Egg Rice Noodle Soup were delicious. The Vietnamese iced milk coffee was strong ?The restaurant was quite small, so the seating was cramped. But, they had both indoor and outdoor seatings.

Vegetarian options: Don’t bother. There’s no vegetarian dishes here.

Kid-friendliness: Kid high chairs

Wheelchair accessibility: Better stay at outdoor seating because the indoor seating is quite cramped.“

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

“Cute locate. Love the ambiance inside! The service was fast and on point. (Fyi, Wasnt busy when we went) The owner was so accommodating and helpful! Great personality!
I can't tell you how delicious every dish was ! Will definitely go back and recommend it to everyone in the San Jose area or passing through!“

“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.“

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

“Presentation wasn't great but food was tasty. Price was reasonable. If owner is reading this. You can do so much better with proper bento boxes for your bentos. And sushi rolls on a round plate in 3 long rolls might not be the most eye pleasing.“

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

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

“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.“

“Visited last week for dinner and ordered the Bird's Nest. I placed and paid for my order at the kiosk. When the food is ready you get a text message on your phone. Within 10 minutes the food was ready and it was nice and hot for a cold night. Also, it appears you can order on their website for pickup.“

“It's a decent spot to get some pho in San Jose! Seating is pretty cramped and there can be a long waitlist on the weekends, but it's worth a visit!

The broth can be on the oily side, but the flavor is good! Light and not too salty. They are really generous with the portion of beef! Almost more beef than noodles!! The beef rib special is yummy and high quality! The two of us shared this and it was FALL OFF THE BONE tender!“

“Ever go to a place and you ordered a dish that looks/sounds good and you order it and it was so delicious that when you go back again it will be the only thing you order. My wife brought me home Honey Walnut Shrimp. I received it cold but the size of the shrimp made me go wow! It was delicious and I couldn't finish it. The following week I went back and told the counter guy my last week experience, I own a restaurant and I know they love positive feedback. Guess what I did? I ordered it again and ate it in the parking lot in my car. It was very hot and much better than I expected. I'm now afraid to try anything else. I looked for shrimp & lobster sauce but did not have. That WAS my go to dish!“

“pretty decent ramen inside of mitsuwa. we got the medium and it was actually a lot of food. broth was rich and noodles were good but i wish that there were a few more types of toppings on the ramen because it was quite meat heavy with large slabs of pork“

“Can’t find you a better deal. Rice plate 2 item bbq for $12. It’s a $20 min for credit. No min for debit. The roast pork should have better skin, since the one here the skin didn’t crackle all the way thru so it’s a little tough. But the meat is super tender. The roast duck is not as fatty and it’s super flavorful“

“Usually dont goto down town but did today. Overall I think they were pretty solid, the sampler plate was a bit expensive but nothing was bad on it. The orange chicken was actually quite good and I'd recommend it.

Overall it's a decent spot with relatively good pricing.“

“This is a small place hidden in the corner of a quiet strip mall but the food they served completely surprised me. The menu comprises standard Chinese dishes (mostly Cantonese), nothing too fancy. We ordered salt and pepper ribs, beef chow fun, Chinese broccoli with beef, and beef brisket stew with daikons. All of them were scrumptious, way beyond our expectations. The amount of food was huge given their very reasonable prices. Even their homemade chili sauce on the tables were delicious. We then found out the chef before moving to the US was actually a chef at a famous Cantonese restaurant in China. We highly recommends this place.“