11.19.25 2:30pm Our absolute fave pho and bun restaurant, they don't serve anything else, now open 7 days a week. This restaurant has been here for 40 years! It's a no frills, cafeteria style, single family owned business with the kindest people staffed here. One of my doctors recommended this place.
The pho broth is actually real, simmered bone broth instead of powdered soup base like 99% of other pho restaurants. We tested the broth, took it home, and it gelled completely in the fridge. Pho and bun are super fresh, with abundant amount of meat and fresh vegetables. My parents rate this restaurant's pho as the best tasting they ever ate, and they LOVE pho! We couldn't detect any msg flavor in the food.
We overheard another Caucasian male patron, who was there for a pick up order, talking with the owner gentleman and he said he had been a loyal patron of this restaurant since 1997 and he drives down all the way from Castro Valley just to get the to-go pho from here. That has to be an hour's drive one way without heavy traffic.
Currently there are at least 6 story apt buildings being built right next to and behind the restaurant. Parking lot is not plentiful but if dining at odd hours it won't be as busy.
Thank you!
Oleksii Fominykh
it’s huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Loten
It's a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch, best enjoyed with a crusty baguette.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Martin
The OG Viet Spot on the East Side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quan Tran
defintely the best pho spot on the east side, just sad that this place doesn't open for later
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin K
Update AUG 2025: They now have a card machine!
Been one of my favorite pho restaurants for more than 10 years. Make sure to bring cash!
Melony Pedigo
Best pho place in San Jose !! I’m not even exaggerating. Other places charge the same amount and give way less. This place will give you a big bowl. Customer service was the best I’ve had at any restaurant in all of San Jose !!!!!! Well definitely come back again!!!
ehsan ghazi-moradi
Love that they were open early on a Sunday....my hangover cure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelly Huynh
best childhood place, always coming here for the pho and soda chanh (lemon soda). flavorful and delicious for so many years! as a kid, this place would give you free balloons, its a memory core! service is quick and fast, but if you need more time, let them know! they play k-pop videos in the background nowadays ‘cause it’s trendy! remembered that it was mostly paris by night or something like that! love that their interior and exterior haven’t changed, so it feels soo nostalgic! i do recommend people to try it out and servings can be a lot for most people! got me feeling extra full on my tummy!
I love this place staff is very friendly and food really good
Elle Fam
I've been going here since I was a little kid. Instead of having desert, I would get a cool ballon. Haha. Now I'm all grown up now, I still like going to this place. The bowls are big and worth the price. The broth is flavorful but if you like your food bland, maybe this isn't your joint.
Some people get annoyed that their servers don't give them time to order. In a typical viet restaurant, people usually know what they want and they want to provide you fast and efficient service as possible. Just tell them you need a couple of minutes and they'll back off and give you space.
Some waiters are outgoing and some are shy but they're friendly overall. I remember I spilled a pot of tea and I tried to clean it up because I was so embarrassed. One of the waiter was nice enough to tell me he'll take care of it and reassured me that accidents happen.
This place has my approval and recommendation.
Nippyloc408
Top spot for pho hand down very authentic pho
karen Silveira
This place gives home style vibe. The pho is great. I just moved to the area and have been looking for a good pho spot, although I’ve tried a few places I really enjoyed the soup broth they make as well as they give you lots of greens to add to the soup and I love that. The people that work here are so friendly the first time I went in I was sick I had a mask on and ordered to go a kind older lady came and brought me a tea I had mentioned I was only there for a to go order so she didn’t have to worry about extra dishes and she said “I know it’s to go have some tea anyways” honestly I definitely needed and for that and the food I made this my to go pho spot and anytime I order a to go order they always provide a cup of ice tea or hot tea. The only down fall is it is cash only.
Manob Jerky's
Good pho broth. Very authentic 👌 a must try . But the can use some remodeling. Other than that. Foods great , great customers service 👌👍😀
11.19.25 2:30pm Our absolute fave pho and bun restaurant, they don't serve anything else, now open 7 days a week. This restaurant has been here for 40 years! It's a no frills, cafeteria style, single family owned business with the kindest people staffed here. One of my doctors recommended this place.
The pho broth is actually real, simmered bone broth instead of powdered soup base like 99% of other pho restaurants. We tested the broth, took it home, and it gelled completely in the fridge. Pho and bun are super fresh, with abundant amount of meat and fresh vegetables. My parents rate this restaurant's pho as the best tasting they ever ate, and they LOVE pho! We couldn't detect any msg flavor in the food.
We overheard another Caucasian male patron, who was there for a pick up order, talking with the owner gentleman and he said he had been a loyal patron of this restaurant since 1997 and he drives down all the way from Castro Valley just to get the to-go pho from here. That has to be an hour's drive one way without heavy traffic.
Currently there are at least 6 story apt buildings being built right next to and behind the restaurant. Parking lot is not plentiful but if dining at odd hours it won't be as busy.
Thank you!
it’s huge
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a delicious and hearty breakfast or brunch, best enjoyed with a crusty baguette.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The OG Viet Spot on the East Side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
defintely the best pho spot on the east side, just sad that this place doesn't open for later
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update AUG 2025: They now have a card machine!
Been one of my favorite pho restaurants for more than 10 years. Make sure to bring cash!
Best pho place in San Jose !! I’m not even exaggerating. Other places charge the same amount and give way less. This place will give you a big bowl. Customer service was the best I’ve had at any restaurant in all of San Jose !!!!!! Well definitely come back again!!!
Love that they were open early on a Sunday....my hangover cure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best childhood place, always coming here for the pho and soda chanh (lemon soda). flavorful and delicious for so many years! as a kid, this place would give you free balloons, its a memory core! service is quick and fast, but if you need more time, let them know! they play k-pop videos in the background nowadays ‘cause it’s trendy! remembered that it was mostly paris by night or something like that! love that their interior and exterior haven’t changed, so it feels soo nostalgic! i do recommend people to try it out and servings can be a lot for most people! got me feeling extra full on my tummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
medicine for your digestive system
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I love this place staff is very friendly and food really good
I've been going here since I was a little kid. Instead of having desert, I would get a cool ballon. Haha. Now I'm all grown up now, I still like going to this place. The bowls are big and worth the price. The broth is flavorful but if you like your food bland, maybe this isn't your joint.
Some people get annoyed that their servers don't give them time to order. In a typical viet restaurant, people usually know what they want and they want to provide you fast and efficient service as possible. Just tell them you need a couple of minutes and they'll back off and give you space.
Some waiters are outgoing and some are shy but they're friendly overall. I remember I spilled a pot of tea and I tried to clean it up because I was so embarrassed. One of the waiter was nice enough to tell me he'll take care of it and reassured me that accidents happen.
This place has my approval and recommendation.
Top spot for pho hand down very authentic pho
This place gives home style vibe. The pho is great. I just moved to the area and have been looking for a good pho spot, although I’ve tried a few places I really enjoyed the soup broth they make as well as they give you lots of greens to add to the soup and I love that. The people that work here are so friendly the first time I went in I was sick I had a mask on and ordered to go a kind older lady came and brought me a tea I had mentioned I was only there for a to go order so she didn’t have to worry about extra dishes and she said “I know it’s to go have some tea anyways” honestly I definitely needed and for that and the food I made this my to go pho spot and anytime I order a to go order they always provide a cup of ice tea or hot tea. The only down fall is it is cash only.
Good pho broth. Very authentic 👌 a must try . But the can use some remodeling. Other than that. Foods great , great customers service 👌👍😀
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