I really like this place. But I only ever order one thing. It is this:…read more C12 Com do bo luc lac Sizzling cube steak filet mignon with red rice. It is DELICIOUS. See picture. Staff is friendly, restaurant is clean.

Pho came with lots of meat! Will definitely be visiting again, mh friend and I couldn't finish the…read moreportions.

We come to Phở Tàu Bay a few times a year--it's close by, a family-run spot, and they have late…read morehours (10 p.m. on weekdays). I like supporting local businesses, and they offer variety--phở, cơm tấm, and more. Food (4 stars) + I had the large phở đặc biệt ($17) and added a rib bone (+$3). The broth had that deep color I love, and it was packed with meat. Honestly, I couldn't finish--it was a generous portion! + My wife had a medium phở (around $15), steak and brisket. Honestly, the medium and large aren't that different, but she enjoyed it, finishing the meat. + My youngest had the kid's phở (about $9) with steak. It's generous for a kid's portion, and the steak was tender. ~ My older daughter had shaking beef (around $18). The plate was very colorful because it had a ton of veggies on the side. It even had an avocado as one of the side veggies. I love that. The beef was a bit dry, but the dipping sauce helped. Service/Ambiance (3.5 stars) + They're open a little later than many pho places, which is a plus for a late phở craving. ~ Family-run vibe, but a drink mix-up and a side-eye instead of an apology was a miss. ~ Chairs were going up near closing--didn't feel rushed, but you notice it. We'll be back--sometimes you just need that local phở fix, even if there's room for improvement!

Big warning -- cash only! No credit cards, so come prepared…read more I stopped by Pho Tau Bay after getting back into town from a SoCal trip. I ordered the #1 Special Combo, and the kids shared the #7. Pho Tau Bay is not the best pho in town, but it definitely gets the job done when you are in a pinch. Portions are big and they are generous with the meat. The broth is smooth and flavorful, making it a solid, comforting bowl overall. Service was friendly and fast, which is always a plus. There is usually Vietnamese music playing on the TV, giving it that classic local pho spot vibe. We also grabbed some desserts to go -- Vietnamese yogurt and lychee jello -- and my kids loved them. Pho Tau Bay is a staple in our food rotation and a dependable go-to when we need a quick pho fix.

The BEST chicken I've had in any Bay Area restaurant! The steamed chicken is really clean and…read morerefreshing while also being healthy. The grilled lemongrass chicken is the juiciest chicken I've ever had! Truly an underrated gem in downtown San Jose

This is an amazing restaurant that people sleep on! Yes, only chicken, no beef. Unbelievable…read moreflavor, tremendous sauces. So right on the price for the quality. I love it here! I've tried quite a few things but my personal favorite is the lemongrass chicken. Juice drippin', finger lickn' and never disappoints!

Definitely one of San Jose hidden gems. Pho 54 never fails to serve up delicious bowls of pho…read more(chicken or beef). Been going here since I was a kid. I haven't really been to Pho 54 up until recently, when I remember how good their food is. Also, how generous their portion, and veggies plate are. $17 for a large bowl is actually a great deal (imo their large bowl can feed two people). The staff are all so very friendly and attentive. I came in to place a to go order; the friendly lady, who greeted me when I walked in, brought me some ice tea while I waited. The gentleman who took my order was also very nice and polite. If I could remember correctly, the old lady behind the cashier is the boss. She's very nice and friendly, too. Overall Pho 54 truly gives you a mom and pop kinda vibe, which it really is. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the service is always fast and consistent.

This place was nearby my work and I decided to try it out. This pho place is located in a dinky…read moreplaza with very limited parking spots. A little hole in the wall type of place, but that's usually where the best spots are! The interior is still the late 90s and early 2000s feel which I love! It wasn't too busy when I stepped in on a Monday night. I ordered to-go for the #2 regular size. To my surprise, the portion size is so huge that I saved some for my lunch tomorrow! They accept cards by the way. I made sure to ask as well before I placed an order. They give you A LOT of veggies as well! Meat portions are very good for to-go which is a plus. Most places don't give you a lot of veggies.... Soup was great! The whole meal was! Customer service was quick and nice. I would come here and dine-in in the near future.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty so we were seated right…read moreaway. The staff were very nice and allowed us to take our time ordering. They also were very accommodating when we asked them to bring out a different type of chilli or when we switched some hot water for tea (the hot tea here is also by the glass and not a teapot). My family ordered 4 dishes: canh chua, cá kho, walnut shrimp, and ngêo xào. The dishes were pretty large in size and we had extra to bring home. The shrimp batter was crunchy but the shrimp themselves weren't that good. The sauce also was not evenly distributed. The clams were huge and the sauce was not too salty like some places. The catfish was caramelized perfectly though I wish there was more fish. The canh chua was my favorite though. We got the large (which was too much for our family of 4) and the ratio of vegetables to soup to fish was excellent. Overall a pretty decent place for some Vietnamese Chinese comfort food.

I recently dined at this restaurant and had an unpleasant experience. The food was just average,…read moremaybe a 3-star meal, and while the waiter was polite, service was slow because he seemed to be the only one working. The restaurant has a family-run feel and is fine for a casual lunch, but what disappointed me most was the owner's dishonesty. We ordered two bowls of combination soup, which should have been about $16 each plus tax, or around $35 total. However, the receipt came to more than $42. When we asked why the price did not match the menu, the owner said she had added $2 per bowl for a large size, even though we had not ordered that. Then, when we pointed out another $0.50 charge for takeout, she said it was a mistake and refunded the amount. I was disappointed by this practice because it felt like extra charges were added without asking, and the bill included items that should not have been there. Even small amounts can add up if this happens regularly. My recommendation is to check your receipt very carefully, as I found the owner's honesty questionable.

My family of 4 arrived at 630pm for Father's day dinner last Sunday as this was hubby's choice. The…read morerestaurant was pretty much busy with a couple of vacant tables that needed to be cleaned up. We were greeted instantly and waited about 5 mins for our table. There are about 12-15 tables for party of 4s, maybe even a few tables more as there were 2 large groups there with tables put together to accomodate them. There are TV screens at every wall for you to watch the FIFA World Cup soccer game that was in progress. The menu was brought out instantly and after we ordered, sauces/utensils/bowl for trash and water was brought out. I like that each table has a service button which works effectively and the response to attend to our needs is met promptly. We ordered the following: 1. Hu Tieu Xao Bo (Beef Chow Fun): Different from the Chinese version. A very large portion with a generous amount of ingredients esp vegetables and noodles. It was well flavored though a little on the sweeter side. Not dried nor too moist as some restaurant has way too much sauce making it very soupy. My 13yo barely dented the plate. 2. Pho Ap Chao Bo (Crispy Fried Noodle w/ Beef): Another large portion with a generous amount of ingredients. Well flavored but on the sweeter side. My only disappointed was that the crispy noodles were in broken bits instead if small chunky square pieces and there wasn't much fried noodles to begin with compared to the beed chow fun dish. My 10yo also didn't finish this. 3&4. Hao Nuong Moi Hanh (Grilled Oysters with green onion oil), Oc Mong Tay Mo Hanh (Grilled razor clam with green onion oil): Comes on a sizzling plate so it's very hot. Shellfish is cleaned well as I didn't taste any sand and there is no ocean smell. It's cooked perfectly and has a nice crunchy texture. It taste good but the green onion oil could more flavorful but I guess that's why there are sauces for you to dip. 5. Oc Len Xao Dua (Top snail in coconut sauce): Cleaned well and tip of shell cut perfectly for us to get the snail out easily. Creamy and not too salty but on the sweeter side. 6. Muc Ong Nuong Muoi Ot (Grilled squid seasoned with salt & chili): This was my favorite dish as I love anything squid and octopus. It was grilled perfectly as it's not over/under cooked and there is a nice crunch to it. It was nicely seasoned, not too salty or too spicy as you can taste the flavor of the squid. Overall, the service was good ans I enjoyed the seafood dishes we ordered. They were yummy dishes to pair with a nice cold beer. Although some dishes is on the sweeter side but it's not overly sweet and the flavor can easily be adjusted with sriracha or soy sauce if preferred.I'll definitely will return with hubby in the future as I dont think my boys enjoyed it as much as we did.

We'll definitely be back more often…read more The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and even the steamed white rice was delicious, which says a lot to us Asians! My mom especially enjoyed the meal, and we were happy to find quality escargot and snails prepared so well. The service was fast, attentive, and friendly. Our server's warmth and personality made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is lively and energetic. It feels more like a fun happy-hour destination, with Coronas and Heinekens on nearly every table. The crowd seemed to be mostly coworkers and groups of friends rather than families or couples on date night. The music is loud, but it fits the vibe perfectly. Parking was plentiful and easy, making the visit even more convenient. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood, good drinks, and a fun social atmosphere.

Pho No.2 truly exceeded my expectations in the best possible way. Daughter who found this online to…read morecelebrate her birthday we decided to explore. From the moment I stepped inside, the service was warm and efficient--a place where you feel valued without feeling like you're being watched. The restaurant is spacious and has a welcoming, open atmosphere. The pho was exactly what I needed on a chilly rainy day: a rich broth with clean flavors and generous portions of meat that weren't dry or overcooked. You can tell they care about their broth because it has that depth you only get when someone is doing it right. The fresh noodles were perfect, and the herbs were fresh. I'd definitely give it a perfect 5 stars.

Ordered two pho bowls to go and total came out to $40 (they add 3% surcharge for credit card)…read more The bowl was so tiny and skimpy for $20. The broth itself isn't bad though. There are way better pho places throughout San Jose and for a more reasonable price. Hard pass for me.

this location is located at the food court in grand century mall. i came on a weekday, so the food…read morecourt wasn't as hectic as it is on weekends, but it was the busiest stall out of all the other establishments. the cashier was very nice and talkative. the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, about 5 minutes. we ordered the #2 and #3 (#2 hu tieu nam vang kho, #3 hu tieu nam vang nuoc). #2 on the menu says without soup, but not to fear, it does come with soup, it's just on the side with a big piece of pork in it. the #2 dry noodle also comes mixed in a sauce. #3, which was what i got, was very tasty, clean, and flavorful. the portion sizes are great for the price. worth a try!

I have been here for more than 10 times eating only HU TIEU NAM VANG (dried & dai) ... It is very…read morevery tasty. For less than $19 and it came with 2 BIG prawns along with other condiments. Give it a try. You will not regret.