44 Best Soup in San Jose

“Absolutely fabulous. The Kimchi Che gae, Doin Jang Chin Gae, Dumpling soup, Kimchi jeongal, Yuk Ghe jang, potstickers, flaming fondue chicken, wings, spicy chicken… I could go on and pretty much list everything on the menu but suffice it to say EVERYTHING I’ve had here is so delicious and the banchan options rotate and are always scrumptious. Family run, kind and accommodating staff. I’ve been coming here for almost a decade and I highly recommend it. WONDERFUL!“

“A lovely spot for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese food. The dishes are full of flavor and clearly made with care. Portions are just right, and the pricing is more than fair for the quality you get.

The staff are friendly, fast, and attentive, which adds to the overall relaxed and welcoming vibe.

The interior could use some refreshing—the chairs and overall decor feel a bit worn and dated. That said, the experience is still very positive, and the food absolutely makes up for it. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!“

“Sandwiches is good n had a very friendly server“

“We decided spontaneously after a visit to the Lick observatory to dine here. All the staff were super professional, friendly and quick. What I really enjoyed was that our waiter made an extra effort to help my parents (their English is a bit basic). The food was on the table in no time and was delicious and hot. I tried the pasta with steak and gorgonzola and didn’t regret it!“

“There are those rare instances that You feel Thankful about The Dining & The Experience of Dining. B3-Boyz Dhaba takes the prize for that, imho. If you crave Authenticity in Tamil Nadu & Kerala cuisine then You are in that Zone here at this Restaurant. My wife & I came here for lunch on the Happy Occasion of PONGAL. We were warmly greeted by the Hostess Owner & the food was Splendid. The Chef: A Keralite was formerly with Taj Coramandel, Chennai for years & the flavor of the food we savored put that Stamp of Authenticity to the Meal Experience!“

“Delicious & #shrimplythebest shrimp garlic noodles & shrimp chow fun. Tender & tasty beef ribs pho & beef ribs sizzling🫶“

“Went to lunch here and oh my gosh the soup was absolutely delicious!! Bomb ox tail noodle soup never had pho with that meat before and it is scrumpcious!! Loved it!!! Totally recommend it!!“

“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.“

“Love this place !!! Great food very welcoming ! I recommend to anyone“

“these are the best sandwiches I ever had . There house sauce is amazing good customer service I always get my orders on time“

“The best food and service.“

“The brisket is tender and juicy. Our go to comfort food with large portions. I love the open patio dining too.“

“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!“

“Very nice and good food I love it“

“Update: 09/25/24
The service was really bad. It was super slow there were only two other tables that were occupied by people dining in alone. They never made any check ins and never came to refill my water. The chicken pho lacks a ton of flavor. The pork sandwich was amazing! By far the best thing! The spring rolls are good as well. Service is 1 star and food would be 3.5.

Amazing pho! Make sure to check this place out!

Vegetarian options: Tons of options

Dietary restrictions: Tons of options

Parking: Tons of spaces

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

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

“It's hard to find excellent Korean food in the South Bay, so when I come across a good restaurant I always have to give praise! Sogongdong Tofu Town piles on the flavor and I never feel like I’m eating bland, Americanized Korean food. If this were LA, I might bump it down a star because the food scene there is so competitive. But many restaurants here can’t even deliver the basic flavors right, so I’m thrilled to discover this place conveniently tucked in an Hmart. The soondubu jjigae (”tofu soup”) here is stellar and as good as any that you’ll find in K-Town LA!“

“I recently dined at Năm Giao restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by their bánh beo. It was not only delicious but also served piping hot, with the perfect combination of toppings. The crispy pork skin and fried shallots added a delightful crunch that complemented the bánh beo exceptionally well.While the Bún Bò Huế was good, I felt it could benefit from a deeper flavor profile. However, the highlight for me was the chili oil they offer—it was delicious, with a nutty undertone and just the right spice level.I appreciated the variety of options, including a cooling herbal drink, which added a unique touch to the dining experience. The restaurant boasts a spacious layout with plenty of tables, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Overall, Năm Giao offers a delightful culinary journey with standout dishes and a comfortable ambiance.“

“Amazing chicken everything! Salad, pho Hainam style all most wonderful.
Family run place in an are with many Vietnamese choices. Consistently the best for all things chicken.
Service is always with a smile, especially from the cooks“

“Great food but can get busy - they need a bigger place with more workers“

“Best Erik's I've ever been too. This is my GoTo for work lunches. Same friendly staff every time, fair prices, same high standard of cleanliness, and quick and accurate service. I wish all businesses we're like this Erik's location at The Plant. Great job all the way around!“

“I’m always looking forward to my next meal here! I must say, Pho Dac Biet was my favorite. 😍“

“A great food 5 star 💫 service friendly highly recommended. ☝️“

“My favorite deli of all no lie! Yummy turkey walnut pesto. 🦃🥑🥬🧀🍅🍞😁“

“Great place for lunch!! 😋“

“Pho Wagon offers a solid, casual Vietnamese dining option. I ordered their most popular dish—the chicken pho—which was clean and comforting, but surprisingly mild in flavor. I even added a side of vegetable broth and still found myself reaching for the Sriracha to give it that extra kick.

The shrimp spring rolls were a highlight—fresh, light, and paired beautifully with their rich peanut sauce. I also tried the chicken fried rice, which was decent but not particularly memorable.

Overall, it’s a reliable spot if you’re in the mood for something light and simple. I’d dine here again, but it wouldn’t be my go-to for pho cravings.“

“Ever go to a place and you ordered a dish that looks/sounds good and you order it and it was so delicious that when you go back again it will be the only thing you order. My wife brought me home Honey Walnut Shrimp. I received it cold but the size of the shrimp made me go wow! It was delicious and I couldn't finish it. The following week I went back and told the counter guy my last week experience, I own a restaurant and I know they love positive feedback. Guess what I did? I ordered it again and ate it in the parking lot in my car. It was very hot and much better than I expected. I'm now afraid to try anything else. I looked for shrimp & lobster sauce but did not have. That WAS my go to dish!“

“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!“

“I recommended very highly but you got to remind them to give you your pickle. They’re always forgetting to put the pickle in the bag 🥒“

“I ordered takeout at the counter and the staff was very friendly. She told me it would take ten minutes. I arrived back early and sat down outside and before I could get up to go in she brought my food out to me outside. Good service and good food.“

“Great sweet and sour chicken. The chicken pieces are really big which could be a plus or minus depending on how you like it, but the sauce was great, chicken not overcooked, and good fried rice.

The place is tiny, but compared to other tiny Chinese takeout places, not stuffy and very clean. The hostess was very polite and I noticed that tables were bussed very quickly.

This area of SJ / Santa Clara can be really hard to find good "basic" Chinese takeout, but if you're looking for all sorts of bite-sized pieces of chicken, beef or pork in a familiar variety of sauces, this is the best option I've found within a 10 minute drive of PayPal.

Parking: You'll have to get lucky with curb parking on the Alameda or down one of the residential side-streets. All dedicated lots in the area are "X parking only", and this place has no lot of its own.

Wheelchair accessibility: No weird thresholds or floor warping, standard height tables with movable chairs. Sidewalk in acceptable condition.“

“Very good food . I actually like it“

“It really is TRUE that when you're here you're family! Recently, a family member suggested a particular restaurant, where myself, my sister, my grandson and my grand daughter in-law, and my great grand daughter and great grandson could all catch up with each other. But, when I, instead, recommended Olive Garden, it was enthusiastically agreed to, right away.
The healthy comfort food, and the caring and anticipatory homey service, again confirmed to us that this is a good place for families.
My great grand kids' Mom had gone to get something out of the car, and their Dad had taken his 2-year old son to be changed. So, only their 5-year old daughter remained with us at our table. When our Server asked what drinks we wanted, our 5-year old pointed to two different flavor drinks on the kids menu, one by one, and ordered both of them. Our Server wisely said, with a smile, Maybe I'll wait til your Mom and Dad get back. After her Mom and Dad returned, they told us that she was actually not ordering two drinks for herself, but that she usually orders one drink for herself and one for her little brother. If our Server had not asked our 5-year old for her drink order, or meanly refused to bring her what she wanted, she might have been upset, which may have led to a potential scene. But our Server was polite, respectful, smart and friendly. In other words - no problem.
When we were finishing our meal, we were thinking about asking for doggie bags, to not waste the remaining tasty generous portions. But, we didn't need to ask, since our Server, because of apparent good training and valuable experience, asked us first, if we would like some boxes and bags. Of course, we accepted them, and when we left, we left with some tasty reminders, for later, of the good food we'd enjoyed. But, we also remembered the good time we shared with our own family, and the Olive Garden family as well.
No problems. Good times. Happy memories. Grazie and Ciao! Thanks and see you next time!“

“I visited a couple weeks ago and complimented the cashier of how amazing the Pho was. I ordered the Chicken Pho and my goodness, I haven't had Pho this good since I lived in Washington state 2022. I'm a huge fan of Pho and have tried every Pho restaurant I can get my hands on. This so far has been my favorite, thank you for sharing your love in the broth, I can taste the passion and the hard work making it.

The staff were super friendly except the senior busser, which is totally fine I still appreciate all the hard work. I also like the idea of placing paper on the tables to prevent mess. Super clean and worth the wait.

A++++++++“

“Fast service, fresh bread, great service. Easy online ordering.“

“We live in Sacramento and mIss the days when we could get Una Mas regularly there. Stopped in today at this location and it was amazing as always. Love the grilled fish burrito - fresh fish cooked to order - AMAZING as always. And the hot sauces are perfection. If you live in San Jose consider yourself lucky and go to this Una Mas!!!“

“Ming's garden food tastes similar to what you would get in a much pricier restaurant. It is a super good value. I ordered the veggie Fried Rice / Chow Mein combo plate. I chose pork as the meat. It came with egg drop soup, and an egg roll with sweet-and-sour sauce as well. Thank goodness, the egg roll is small or it would have been too much food for me to eat. Fresh vegetables and tender pork, light and fluffy rice not overly salted -- these factors are what make this restaurant great. I love the wok-seared ingredients that have a deliciously smoky flavor. I ordered take-out and the food was neatly packaged. In addition, they provide exceptional Customer Service. Five Stars, 👍“

“Delicious! The food was magical! I ate alone and I felt like a � Queen. The service was fast and the servers very polite. Is worth the drive from San Leandro“

“There are those rare instances that You feel Thankful about The Dining & The Experience of Dining. B3-Boyz Dhaba takes the prize for that, imho. If you crave Authenticity in Tamil Nadu & Kerala cuisine then You are in that Zone here at this Restaurant. My wife & I came here for lunch on the Happy Occasion of PONGAL. We were warmly greeted by the Hostess Owner & the food was Splendid. The Chef: A Keralite was formerly with Taj Coramandel, Chennai for years & the flavor of the food we savored put that Stamp of Authenticity to the Meal Experience!“

“Panera does a great job of catering and the customers love the food. Panera will deliver to your home or business.“

“There’s Nick the Greek in LA and when I visited Valley fair was happy to see it. Service was great! Very friendly and helpful greeted with smiles and the quality of the food was way better here than in LA, portions of the meat in my nick fries and beef/lamb gyro was perfect juicy and very enjoyable, overall this place is great! Need more locations in LA!! Downey would be great for a location“

“A heartfelt thank you to Andres and the Mexico Lindo team. You went above and beyond to make my Dad's memorial lunch such a wonderful atmosphere for our family and friends. The food and patio were perfect and Maria was so thoughtful. Thank you for all the special touches.“

“Great food and friendly service. Epicurean delight indeed 👍🥰“

“The good is always good. As in clean, you know what you are getting good. Hot food hot, and cold food cold. Fresh and well prepared. And my people there at The Plant are wonderful. Can't get any better. Shout out to Dani, who is always so kind.“