Noodles in San Jose, CA

“workers were the nicest people i’ve ever met, and the food was probably the best i’ve had from America. only thing id fix is their location; i wish i lived closer to this restaurant

my qualifications: i’m chinese and eat out a LOT“

“Who's alright?I just wish they would give you more food for the price.And then the spaghetti was kind of like there wasn't really much going on for it , you know , like I kind of little disappointed , they should just give more meat with how much noodles they just give you“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“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 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.“

“Delicious! I love their spring rolls, easily my favorite place to get them. Their pho is really flavorful. I love getting their beef rib combination. The 1st time we came here, we stopped by again 2 days later. I highly recommend coming here for pho and late night food“

“By the time I got home to eat my food was already cold . I didn't get to eat it. My husband ate his. He liked it. They don't only serve hotdogs they serve other things too like funal cakes burgers and other stuff I just remember what exactly.“

“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 😁“

“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.“

“Very easy ordering online. I picked up dinner at 7:30pm on a Sunday night, and there were still many families eating. Warm and convivial atmosphere. I've tried and enjoyed the pork vermicelli and the grilled pork plate. My friend had chicken pho. We were both super happy with our orders. Fresh ingredients and the perfect proportion of veggies to come w the dish. I find some other restaurants skimp here, but I really love how the pickled carrots and radish and lettuce balance out the grilled meat.“

“good place，“

“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.“

“For the first time, surprised to discover that there’s such a delicious Chinese restaurant in South San Jose. I ordered two dishes: one salt and pepper fish fillet, and one dry-fried beef chow fun. It was really so delicious! I truly love this Big Fish Restaurant! I must come here often!“

“This place makes amazing pho with rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. They also have plenty of other delicious dishes — from rice plates to vermicelli bowls — all made with care. Friendly staff and great vibes. A fantastic spot for Vietnamese comfort food.“

“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.“

“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.“

“A pretty solid pho restaurant in the area. The building is pretty unique, that's all on its own area in a plaza and it looks like a lot prettier prior to a renovation of some kind. It looks that they deleted off some of the walls and redid some of the seating and the colors of a little more muted too. At least there's a gumball machine. Speaking of which, they have an extensive menu with a lot of pho and rice dishes and even some sandwiches and even milk tea! I had to shaken beef and it came with some french fries that were crinkle cut and was not too bad! It was a little chewy even with the meat but it's okay, at least the onions and bell peppers wernt raw or anything else. I absolutely love their spring rolls! It's got the normal feelings like the noodles and the bean sprouts and the shrimp and chicken, but they also put a Chinese donut stick inside too! That made it a little crunchy and I really liked that! The price was also pretty good for the quantity that you received, which wasn't the same that I could say the same for every other dish here at $6. The shaken beef was $17... They also had a milk tea for $6. All of this was pretty easy to order and because there wasn't a lot of people today on a weekday service was really fast and easy. Payment is also easy too as you get up from your table to pay as well as obtain any takeout boxes as needed.“

“We had catered a couple trays of food for a birthday party and Red Chili and their amazing staff were so accommodating and communicative throughout the whole process. Not to mention their food was amazing and perfect for parties. Would not have chose another restaurant. ❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent service and food“

“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.“

“This place really felt like a hidden gem :) the food was 10/10 and super flavorful, the owner was really friendly and wise, & the service was great! Tbh I don’t really know what I ordered but everything tasted amazing, authentic, and I’ll keep thinking about the crisp on the chicken for dayysss. Thank you Hai!“

“Had a really great experience at Dough zone! The cucumbers and green onion pancakes are amazing and so are the dumplings. We have tried the noodles and fried rice as well, and they are good too. Looking forward to trying more of their menu next time!“

“We waited a few minutes at lunch time on a Sunday. We ordered crispy noodle and fried taro with egg and peanuts. The crispy noodle arrived first. I think I prefer a bit more sauce so the crispy noodle can soak it in. The fried taro was a great comfort food. Service was efficient.“

“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.“

“Went here on New Year’s Eve for a warm bowl and tried both the H4 – Nam Vang and the Filet Mignon pho, both with clear noodles. The Nam Vang came with sliced pork, ground pork, and one prawn in a clean, savory broth—light but flavorful. The filet mignon pho was a solid upgrade: tender beef, silky noodles, and a broth that leaned richer but still easy to sip.
I was craving a vermicelli bowl and bánh mì too, but heads up—they only serve pho. No rice plates or sandwiches. Still, if you’re in the mood for Vietnamese comfort food, this spot delivers fast and clean.“

“Thiên Long in San Jose is my mom's favorite restaurant in the entire Bay Area and home of the best bánh bột chiên (Vietnamese Rice Cake) and sizzling grilled fish spring rolls 😍

This was one of our favorite collaborations and a full circle moment. We grew up eating here and had no idea my parents knew the owner. Moments like these make my heart so full.

#bayarea #foodie #vietnamese #sanjose #datenight“

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

“Food taste great, customer service was great just disappointed in the portion:price ratio. I was just expecting more because of other restaurants that I visited. In their defense, I did order to go so perhaps portions are larger when you eat in.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“We recently had a celebration of life ceremony for our Nana and needed food for approximately 80-90 people. Lynn was amazing and was able to help us with the catering order. Food was good and not to mention, they give a good size portion for each tray which goes a long way. I’m thankful for the help they provided to our family.“

“I had the wonton noodle soup and it was delicious! Nice plump wontons filled with pork and shrimp. The broth was tasty and nicely spiced. The soup also had some sliced pork, which was good. Comes with yellow wheat noodles. I would definitely go back and try more items!“

“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.“

“Love the ramen here! So flavorful! Noodles has the right amount of chewiness. This past visit, I found out that they also offer pork cheek in addition to chashu. The pork cheek did not disappoint! Totally recommend this place even if you don't like noodles - they also sell smaller rice bowls.“

“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“

“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.“