It's a decent spot to get some pho in San Jose! Seating is pretty cramped and there can be a long waitlist on the weekends, but it's worth a visit!
The broth can be on the oily side, but the flavor is good! Light and not too salty. They are really generous with the portion of beef! Almost more beef than noodles!! The beef rib special is yummy and high quality! The two of us shared this and it was FALL OFF THE BONE tender!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Violet Nguyen
This is the perfect comfort meal for a cool, rainy day—nothing beats a hot bowl of noodle soup. Pho is the famous Vietnamese noodle dish loved around the world, and Pho Papa brings its own unique twist that makes it truly special.
The ingredients are fresh, and the beef broth is tasty. There are indoor and outdoor seating, and the foods come quickly after we order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
narae kim
The pho has a clean, refined flavor with most of the oil removed. The plates are spotless, and the bean sprouts and mint are fresh. The portions are quite large, and you can enjoy real coconut water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Hanwei Wang
The food is fantastic! But the waiter is extremely impatient. I ask about the price, he angrily points toward the page and saying that it is written here. This is unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Mel Sabarez
Pho Papa never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and always fresh. Every dish tastes like it’s made with care, from the rich, comforting pho broth to the perfectly cooked meats and fresh toppings. On top of the amazing food, the service is excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick. The staff makes you feel welcome and valued every time. Highly recommend Pho Papa if you’re looking for great food and outstanding service! Our favorite place everytime we visit San Jose.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph W
4.5/5 Broth is amazing ! Clean and with flavor. Nice mouth feel Got the #8. Generous portion, came out hot and quick. Wish the tendon was a little more melt in mouth. Steak was a little shriveled for my liking but nice and tender. Can choose from wide or thin noodles. Will def come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
LordFarquaad
Came in found some table with me and wife. The waitress was very aggressive after I asked her to bring some water and didn’t give us anytime to order. I asked 3 times because I was dehydrated and no response infact they actually forgot about us. I even asked the guy that brought us food and still no water was given to us. Bad customer service people have nasty attitudes wouldn’t go here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paul Pham
We were recommended this place by our family during our visit in San Jose and boy, it brings back my memory of Saigon before I left the country in the '80s. Typically that aroma and taste of Southern-style pho and maybe I was a bit sentimental but it was perfect!
Wow first pho stop in San Jose coming from SF, and wow, the pho here is unmatched. Great food, fast service, authentic atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenta
Self proclaimed Phonatic here, I’ve ate Pho from Toronto to LA to SJ, Pho Papa is by far, hands down, the best bowl of Pho I’ve had in my 3 decades of living in this earth. The soup was like a hug from a long lost Vietnamese grandmama. The atmosphere and restaurant was so clean and authentic. I would highly recommend anyone to try Pho Papa at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
joe
Some of the best pho I've had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Ross
My wife and I love some good pho. I came across this place looking for lunch. Judging from the crowd running to the doors to be seated, I got the vibe this was the right place. Sevice was quick, and the pho was great! I'll definitely be back!
Food price is hiking now.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
It's a decent spot to get some pho in San Jose! Seating is pretty cramped and there can be a long waitlist on the weekends, but it's worth a visit!
The broth can be on the oily side, but the flavor is good! Light and not too salty. They are really generous with the portion of beef! Almost more beef than noodles!! The beef rib special is yummy and high quality! The two of us shared this and it was FALL OFF THE BONE tender!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is the perfect comfort meal for a cool, rainy day—nothing beats a hot bowl of noodle soup. Pho is the famous Vietnamese noodle dish loved around the world, and Pho Papa brings its own unique twist that makes it truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho DAC Biet, Tendon, Steak, Pho Noodles, Beef Noodle Soup, Noodle Soup
The ingredients are fresh, and the beef broth is tasty. There are indoor and outdoor seating, and the foods come quickly after we order.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pho has a clean, refined flavor with most of the oil removed. The plates are spotless, and the bean sprouts and mint are fresh. The portions are quite large, and you can enjoy real coconut water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food is fantastic! But the waiter is extremely impatient. I ask about the price, he angrily points toward the page and saying that it is written here. This is unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Pho Papa never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and always fresh. Every dish tastes like it’s made with care, from the rich, comforting pho broth to the perfectly cooked meats and fresh toppings. On top of the amazing food, the service is excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick. The staff makes you feel welcome and valued every time. Highly recommend Pho Papa if you’re looking for great food and outstanding service! Our favorite place everytime we visit San Jose.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
4.5/5 Broth is amazing ! Clean and with flavor. Nice mouth feel Got the #8. Generous portion, came out hot and quick. Wish the tendon was a little more melt in mouth. Steak was a little shriveled for my liking but nice and tender. Can choose from wide or thin noodles. Will def come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came in found some table with me and wife. The waitress was very aggressive after I asked her to bring some water and didn’t give us anytime to order. I asked 3 times because I was dehydrated and no response infact they actually forgot about us. I even asked the guy that brought us food and still no water was given to us. Bad customer service people have nasty attitudes wouldn’t go here again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We were recommended this place by our family during our visit in San Jose and boy, it brings back my memory of Saigon before I left the country in the '80s. Typically that aroma and taste of Southern-style pho and maybe I was a bit sentimental but it was perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Wow first pho stop in San Jose coming from SF, and wow, the pho here is unmatched. Great food, fast service, authentic atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Self proclaimed Phonatic here, I’ve ate Pho from Toronto to LA to SJ, Pho Papa is by far, hands down, the best bowl of Pho I’ve had in my 3 decades of living in this earth.
The soup was like a hug from a long lost Vietnamese grandmama. The atmosphere and restaurant was so clean and authentic. I would highly recommend anyone to try Pho Papa at least once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best pho I've had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I love some good pho. I came across this place looking for lunch. Judging from the crowd running to the doors to be seated, I got the vibe this was the right place. Sevice was quick, and the pho was great! I'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food and very good service.
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