Noodles in San Jose, CA

“We always order the regular pulled noodles with option to get as much meat as fits in your palm! Great option for a full meal! Love the broth and noodles, if you need ask to bring your broth hot , because regular temp is always, as you would be eating it right away“

“Located at a random strip mall. My noodle and steak sizzling plate was delicious in that comfort food way. 👍🏻 Husband got the chicken version, which wasn’t quite as good. The corn soup was just ok - didn’t have too much flavor. Waitress was friendly and the food came out quickly. Looking forward to coming back to trying other dishes.“

“The guys here seem nice enough. The food is very obviously all pre frozen and just finished in the wok/steamer/etc when you order. I can't hate too much on the concept; sometimes you just want something quick and simple like that. But it isn't very tasty.

The prices don't seem unreasonable but I wouldn't call them cheap either.“

“I really enjoyed the flavor profile at this place.

You are greeted warmly upon arrival; the space is neither large nor tiny. It is an open-concept restaurant (you can see the kitchen), and the place is bright and clean.

You order via a QR code, and the food arrives at your table quickly.

The portions are neither too big nor too small; I find them just right—whether you're really hungry or want to take some leftovers home for later.

I will definitely be back to try more of the menu (honestly, everything looks spectacular).“

“Been wanting to try this spot for the longest but feel like I would be let down because Nam Vang on Alvin is elite and always a sj staple. Eventually gave it a shot because my brother went give his opinion. Came on a Monday around 5pm. No one in sight... we were the only ones there, which wasn't a good sign, service was great though.

Overall clean and your standard Vietnamese restaurant.

To the food! Man the #1 was honestly as good or little better than nam vang. I did it with broth today since my body needed some thing soupy from the weekend. Meat was very tender, soupy was cleansing my soul, and a lot of flavor from the dried shrimp and ground pork. Chinese donut was fresh it felt like. Only thing the meatball was not sticking together as much as I like (I like Nam vang meatballs better)

Glad I have this place a shot. Probably will go here again soon to try the non broth one.

Also heard it could be same family as owner of Nam Van, which would make sense.

I don’t understand why this place not busy. Maybe location issue. Feel like restaurants there don’t get enough foot traffic“

“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“

“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.“

“I absolutely love Big Fish Chinese Cafe! It’s mind-blowing how delicious and cheap the lunch specials are! The Mongolian Beef and Sweet and Sour Pork were only $15.95 and $14.95, and they even came with broccoli and hot and sour soup! Unbelievably good value. I will definitely be a regular here. Show Big Fish some love!“

“nice clean VN restaurant. the server there, he was really nice!

the food was great too. i had the vermacelli salad bowl with eggrolls and grilled pork and it was awesome.

my friends had pho and different rice plates and they all enjoyed it.“

“I originally wanted to try a different pho spot, but the line was way too long so I decided to give Pho This Way a try instead — and I’m glad I did. The food was surprisingly really good, especially the pho. Their broken rice is also a must try. Great flavor, good portions, and fast service. Definitely coming back“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Absolute Best Dan Dan Noodles & More!
Dough Zone has officially become my go-to spot whenever I have a craving for Dan Dan noodles. The flavor is consistently spot-on, and you can really tell the difference with their homemade hand-tossed noodles—the texture is perfect every time.
It’s also a massive hit with my family. My son can’t get enough of the Xiao Long Bao and the Pan Fried Buns; they are juicy, crispy in all the right places, and always disappear within minutes. We also tried the blanched kale on our last visit, and it was surprisingly delicious—a great fresh addition to balance out the meal.
If you’re looking for authentic flavors and high-quality handmade dough, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!“

“I really enjoyed eating here. The pho is flavorful, the beef stew is rich and satisfying, and the vermicelli with shrimp is fresh and delicious. The ingredients taste fresh, portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. The restaurant feels clean and inviting, and the staff are friendly, attentive, and quick with service. Definitely a spot I’d come back to and recommend to friends.“

“Nice late night place to go besides a few others. Price not to bad, taste depends on you. We split a chicken pho which had really good broth, a little less meat (you can order more if your really hungry) . The spring rolls were fresh. And the milk tea surprised us, jasmine miktea, blk tea mikktea both tasty. So you can put Aota House on your list to stop by. Lots of video screens playibg different stuff.“

“Excellent service and food“

“All the food we ordered is wonderful and tasty. The water is filtered. We had dumpling, baozi, Nanjing salty duck, smoked fish, chao-ma noddles, pork pickle fried rice. We loved them all, especially, dumpling and rice. The portion is large and price is lower than most in the bay area.“

“pros: no service fee hence really good price. Product very fresh, for baozi and other stuff this is very important.

Cons: honestly baozi is very worth buying, other products they are delicious like noodles, but a little bit expensive comparing to the amount they provide.“

“The food was absolutely delicious—we really enjoyed it and will definitely be back to try more. Everything tasted great. The only small suggestion would be to add a napkin dispenser on the tables, which would make the experience even better.“

“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.“

“Small, simple dining room with just a few tables. Most of their business seems to be takeout. Prices are reasonable.

We tried several dishes. The Tom Yum wings, crispy chicken, and mango sticky rice were all good. Unfortunately, the Pad Thai lacked flavor, and the Pad See Ew was just average. The tamarind fried fish fillet was also too sweet for my taste, especially for a savory dinner dish.

Overall, there were some good dishes, but a few items could use more balance and flavor.“

“I was looking for a sushi place the other day and found Kai Sushi or maybe it found me. Let’s just call it destiny but hands down it’s now my favorite sushi spot. Service is amazing. The aesthetics of the place is great. The food was the best part. Every dish I had (sushi, gyoza, nigiri) was amazingly fresh, it tasted amazing. I don’t like eel very much but the Chard eel on the dragon roll was so good it changed my mind on eel. I liked this place so much I had to bring my brother with me for round 2 and it was just as good as the first time. If you’re in the area it is a must stop. Did I mention how nice the hostess. She was very attentive but had a great balance of making sure we were taken care of yet still gave us our space to enjoy our meal. I will definitely be returning and making this my new sushi spot.“

“The BBQ pork spring rolls are awesome. I have visited other Pho places and none of them offer this. I now live in Modesto and I will STILL makes trips out here for them!“

“Second time coming here, and it definitely didn't disappoint! This time we ordered the Thai-style grilled chicken with lime leaves. It was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, and incredibly flavorful. On our last visit, we tried the fish sauce flavor, which was just as delicious in its own unique way.

The whole chicken is a little pricey, but it's absolutely worth trying for the quality and taste. I'll definitely be back to try the other flavors!“

“good place，“

“Dough Zone Dumpling House is a good, modern dumpling place that leans a bit “nicer” compared to your typical dumpling house.

The food is yummy across the board. The xiao long bao come out neat and uniform, with a clean presentation and great flavor.

The noodle dish is simple and satisfying, with a nice texture.

The beef noodle soup has a deep, rich broth.

Even the greens are done well.

Service is friendly and attentive, and a good experience from start to finish. The place itself is clean and modern, with a slightly polished feel.

It is a bit on the pricey side for what you get, especially compared to more traditional spots, but the overall experience helps justify it.

A good place when you want dependable dumplings in a comfortable setting.“

“The taste is authentic Thai, especially Som Tum Laab moo and Koh moo yang. The staff are also very nice and have service mind.“

“My first time try Lao food and it was very delicious! I got the Kao Poon and a sausage. The Kao Poon, perfectly flavored noodle soup, i paired with the spicy Lao sausge, very flavorful. Great combination! Very friendly staff! Looking forward to go try more of the menu.“

“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!“

“The location is very convenient. I drive all the way down from SF once a week just for this noodle soup: number 3 on the menu. See my photo of the menu. The price is reasonable. This place is perfect for solo eater. The layout of the space is so efficient that it maximizes every single inch for the tables and seats. The restaurant is at the plaza where it also has Jersey Mike's Sandwich, Sprouts Farmers Market where I usually purchase my groceries and sandwiches.“

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

“I drive by this restaurant so many times but I never went in there. Finally I decided to take my mom there hoping to find a nice new restaurant. The parking was super easy since they have their own parking lot. The restaurant was clean and the service person was very nice. We ordered pho number one with traditional noodle. It was very good. I definitely will come back and try something else.“

“This location is kinda of hidden, it's located on the right hand side of Safeway. Don't give up, once you find it!! You'll see what I mean. (literally around the corner from Safeway)so worth cycling around one time to stumble on it.
Sorry I didn't take any photos, I devoured my bun bo hue #36
WOW! more than reasonable price. Portion size was perfect.
Such a fresh and clean broth!! DELICIOUS!
Ive had pho and bun bo hue from all around the world, and this is best I've ever had.
I believe it's family owned and ran which we love.
Very clean inside and out.
Very friendly staff, greeted as soon as I walked in the door.
and they waited for me to find them lol
Im sorry but most places would've given up and went home but they def waited for me and I paid with cash.
FOUND MY NEW PLACE FOR DELICIOUS BUN BO HUE right before the weather changes.“

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

“A homey family-run restaurant that does a solid Hu Tieu Mi Trieu Chau. Definitely get it dry with broth on the side if it’s your first time.

They are generous with meats, fried shallots, and crispy pork fat. Chinese donut can be a bit more crispy, but take leftovers home and airfry them! Please come support them - they’re making great food here.“

“Best value and banh canh in san jose. Those of you who aren’t familiar with this dish, it is a a udon noodle Vietnamese soup. It’s a thicker broth than pho and comes with different meat options , like seafood, pork bones, pork blood etc. I love it with fried fish and pork. I’m salivating just thinking about this even though it’s 100 degrees out.“

“This place is a gem. Get the #5 with soup separate. There are very few places left that do the quality this place does. Their wontons are handmade. The chashu tastes great and their bone broth soup is on point. The noodles are perfectly done - never overcooked. Its the kind of food you need when you need comfort.“

“This was my first experience at Scrumptious Dumpling in San Jose's San Pedro Square, but it won't be our last. Loved everything that we ordered, especially the pork noodles. Very attentive service from our server, too.“

“Ruby Tai has a nice variety of food and their flavors hit the spot every time. I always get their Coconut shrimp and Eggplant tofu, they know exactly how to cook it. Very friendly and great service; I got there all the time even when Im not at the mall for shopping. Keep it up guys!!!“

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

“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.“

“This Vietnamese restaurant has been around for decades and has been a family staple for us for years. We’ve probably eaten here 50+ times with family and friends, and one thing I can say is that they are 100% consistent. We’ve never had a bad meal here.

There’s a great variety of Vietnamese dishes, so everyone can usually find something they like. The chả cá (fish) is one of their popular dishes and a favorite. They also have good chicken phở, broken rice, vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, roll-your-own options, and plenty of soups beyond phở. You can order individual dishes or share family-style, which makes it especially easy when coming with a group.

It’s very casual, family-friendly, quick, and straightforward—nothing fancy and probably not where I’d choose for a date night. But for a dependable meal with family or friends, it’s a great spot. Kids like it, parents like it, and my mom likes it—which says a lot coming from an older Vietnamese person who knows her Vietnamese food!

The staff is always efficient and nice, and after all these years, the food remains consistently good.

The biggest downside is parking. The entire shopping center has become so busy with restaurants that finding a spot can be overwhelming, especially during peak hours.

Also, keep in mind they do not take credit cards. Bring cash, or you can pay electronically through options such as Zelle/Venmo.

Overall, this is one of those longtime neighborhood restaurants we keep coming back to because we know exactly what we’re going to get: good Vietnamese food, plenty of choices, friendly service, and consistency.“

“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!“

“Much improved from already decent large portion Chinese food. The lady and son are polite, the lunch special is $12.95 filled and comes out hot n crispy. Its worth it. It may vary when busy, still worth it. Should have taken photo but engulfed it instead. Was hungry. Wo ai ni“

“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.“

“Their Wi-fi was not working so you could not order at the online kiosks and they could not charge you if you had a credit card until later. The people there were not that helpful at fixing it. The food was great I suggest getting the Chicken Katsu.

Update: They finally charged us after 4 hours“

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

“WOw my favorite Vegetarian Restaurant here!!!
There are plenty of Vegan Options!!!Some of my favorites Vietnamese Dishes are made here in a vegetarian styles that are authentic and delicious! From my favorite Noodles soups, ToFu Veggies, Fishes, Vegan Seafoods, Vegetarian Meats, Vegetarian Snacks, Sweet, Desserts, Flavorful Seasonings, Sauces, and so Many More Vegetarian Options!!!!!!!🤤😋
Much Healthier, Tastier, and absolutely more Flavorful!! My new Favorite Spot.🤣 I will be stopping by here on a regular basis!🤣💕“

“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“

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

“love cơm gà roti & cơm gà hải nam.“