Pho John

Name: Pho John
Address: 960 Story Rd, San Jose, California, 95122, US
Telephone: (408) 920-9603
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

$$ • Vietnamese, Salad, Seafood

Hours:
960 Story Rd, San Jose
(408) 920-9603

About Pho John

Pho John is a restaurant in San Jose, often described as a new favorite spot. The food receives high praise, with multiple reviews calling it the best pho ever had, amazing, so good, and unmatched with a homemade taste. Specific dishes highlighted include the P1 Phở Sườn Bò Cắt Vuông Đặc Biệt, ribeye pho, ox tail special pho, beef pho, and the A2 Chả Giò egg rolls. The bo luc lac is also noted as one of the best, being tender and flavorful. The broth is consistently praised as rich, balanced, aromatic, flavorful, savory, and perfect. The restaurant is noted for using no MSG and all whole foods. Portions are generous, and the food comes out fast and fresh.

The service is exceptionally friendly, making guests feel very welcome, like family. Staff are described as patient, sweet, super helpful, and beyond nice, offering great recommendations and checking on tables. The owners personally chat with guests. The ambiance is calm, relaxing, clean, and inviting, with a beautiful setup for holidays. The shared plaza parking lot can be tricky. The restaurant is recommended for date night and is known for its Karaoke Nights from Thursday through Sunday, where staff encourage singing and the atmosphere is lively.