Noodles in San Jose, CA

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“What a hidden gem! The snowflake potstickers are so crispy and juicy, best enjoyed in the restaurant! My son gets so excited to go here before his baseball practice. My daughter loves their soup dumplings, and the fried rice is our family favorite. Staff is always kind.“

“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“

“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.“

“A decent place to grab a quick bite. I ordered some of their popular hotdogs and it's good. All the sauces are not too over powering, you can still taste the hotdog and other toppings on it. I will be back to try the others on the menu.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent service and food“

“good place，“

“The restaurant is small but homey. Love the Nanjing duck, duck blood vermicelli soup and Xian Saozi noodle. The Xian Saozi noodle is super spicy so be careful. The waitor was so nice that he re-cooked it to be mild spicy. It tastes so yummy! I would definitely come again.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Thai food with a Vietnamese twist. I always order the grilled shrimp short ribs combo. Comes with garlic. Noodles and salad and rice. Also ordered the yellow curry and coconut rice. Absolutely delish!! BE WARE- your order will take at least 20-30 min to be ready to pick up.. I have been irritated with the time, a couple times they told me 15min and they had me waiting for another 10min after that. So I just don’t even bother to pick up my food any sooner than 25min“

“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.“

“Pretty great rolls here at KAI Japanese Restaurant. Had their chicken bento as well which was fine, a bit better then some places honestly but their scallop roll was fantastic.

Pricing wise their about what you expect for a Japanese restaurant in the area so worth a try for sure.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“I asked to have some veggies added my Wonton Egg Noodle Soup pick-up order. I received an extra container with cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, and carrots. I added Hoison and Chili Paste sauces to flavor and it was delicious! The vegetables cost an additional $3.85 making it seem expensive. But the generous portion size allows me to get two meals. I'll do this again!“

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

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

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