SJ Eggrolls in East San Jose is offering up some delightful bites. These would be perfect for a…read morelunch or a large gathering as they offer catering size trays. I highly recommend order online in advance as the wait can be about 30-40 minutes. Upon arriving, the inside was packed with people waiting for their orders. I ordered the 6 eggrolls and asked for 3 regular eggrolls and 3 netted eggrolls so that I could try both. The eggrolls come with veggies (lettuce, mint, and cilantro). It also came with pickled veggies and fish sauce. I also ordered 4 of their nem nuong as not every Vietnamese spot offers this type of spring roll. These have grilled pork in them rather than pork and shrimp. It comes with its own sauce which I'm not sure what its made of. The nem nuong were delicious with the grilled pork and there is a crispy component inside, too. They taste fresh and the sauce is tangy. I like the addition of the small chili sauce they give you on the side. The real show stoppers have to be the eggrolls though. They are perfectly crispy and filled with delicious pork filling. The veggies they provide are really fresh and the pickled veggies helps to add more depth. The eggrolls themselves don't feel too heavy or oily either which I really appreciated. The gentleman behind the counter was friendly when I was picking up. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot and can imagine how their party trays must be a big hit!

I was only in town briefly and had a craving for really good crispy egg rolls -- this place…read moreabsolutely delivered. The pork and shrimp net egg rolls were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the bánh khọt egg rolls were just as amazing. I loved wrapping everything in the fresh greens they provided, dipping each bite into the fish sauce, and adding a little sriracha for extra kick. Yes, the fish sauce smell lingers on your hands, but it's completely worth it because the flavors are incredible. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a strip mall, which made it easy and convenient to visit. If you love crispy-style egg rolls, I highly recommend this spot. I'll definitely be stopping by every time I'm in the area.

Second time here. First time tried the make your own spring roll pork platter that was awesome…read moreportion size. Wanted to come back for the second time to tried to seafood so we did that today. Ordered the seafood platter so we can sample everything. Ordered the papaya salad, shrimp, and fried chicken cartilage on the side. On the whole, the seafood is decent b out would prob ordered separate dishes next time since we are not a fan of the blood clams. It might be an acquired taste. Manila clams are good but some folks of my dining party find it to have a bit of sand. The oysters has a cheese topping to it that may be too much for ppl. So yeah the big seafood platter with everything might be more of a 6.5/10 experience. May order individual pieces next time.

blue monkey cafe is so good. the food is delicious, the portions are awesome, and they have a…read morereally nice variety of dishes from different parts of vietnam, including central vietnam. everything came out super fast, but it didn't feel like they were sacrificing quality at all. it's the kind of place where you can try a bunch of different things and everything hits. also, definitely do not skip the cafe sua da. seriously.

So worth the 52 minutes drive. First time having fresh Banh Cuon and I will be back for sure…read more Very straightforward. Service was fast and friendly,y by an uncle. Very casual, local, and homey feel.

I was yapping about my obsession with bun rieu and Devin suggested that we try this spot. I passed…read moreon breakfast so I could have the calories to splurge on the bun rieu here for lunch. It was a really hot day on a Wednesday when we came by. Inside felt stuffier than outside so we opted to sit outside. We did an early lunch slightly before noon, but even on a weekday there were a lot of other customers. Devin got the #1 Special Rice Roll and I got the #10 Bun Rieu. I was a bit skeptical of getting a hot noodle soup on a hot day, but I figured it'd be great to find a solid bun rieu spot closer to me than my current defaults all the way in Milpitas. The #1 came out first and rather quickly, the #10 took a bit longer but wasn't a long wait by any means. The first thing I noticed was that the plate of add-ins was rather unique, I've never received perilla leaves or banana flowers with my bun rieu before. The broth had great flavor and this soup did come with pork blood cubes. I would definitely come back for the bun rieu. Hot soup noodle soup on a hot day wasn't actually so bad. I tried some of the Special Rice Rolls and felt unsure, maybe it's an acquired taste but I wasn't an immediate fan.

There's not much to say but... chả cá, phở áp chảo, bánh bột chiên, and bánh xèo…read more Come here if you want to try some authentic Vietnamese food, family style. P.S. on Wednesday they have a promo for chả cá.

Chả cá lã vọng: A+ Northern region dish, definitely a must…read moretry. Serve on a bed of onions and fresh dill. Great spring roll dish for two hungry peeps. Banh bot chien: B Can't go wrong. Was nice and quispy. -John

This is some good Viet food! I've been coming here for years and I've intro'ed my Viet and non Viet…read morefriends and everyone always found something they loved here. I only have positive things to say. The service is generally quick and nice as well. The Paloma parking can be busy during busy hours so that is something to consider. My personal favorites is the Banh Ram It and the vermicelli pork!

Me and my Fiance came here to try it out since we were in the area exploring…read more The quick breakdown. SERVICE: 4/5 stars. Was seated quickly and helped with ordering. Ice cold water was refilled (at the end of our meal). I only knocked a point due to the refill of water being at the end. Not a huge deal. FOOD: 2/5 stars. Food was well presented and looked great, however it was not hot, but it wasn't cold. It seemed like it had been sitting out for a while as the Bun Ba Hue we ordered was mildly hot...it also lacked depth and spice. We ordered medium spice level as we thought that would be a great balance and not too overly spicy...it was not spicy at all. The soup temperature was mildly hot. Like just above warm really. We also had their vermicelli plate. The plate was cold. The pork was dry and a bit chewy. Almost like it was precooked and microwaved later on. I was not pleased. The fish sauce that came with the plate was sweet. That wasn't something I expected. It did help the moisten the pork. The egg rolls we ordered were not hot at all. The inside were soft and mushy. The crust was crunchy but the inside of the egg rolls were not to my liking. Really expected more due to the name being Hue. My Fiance who's Vietnamese was more critical as she's even more particular than me about her cultural food. Environment: 5/5 stars. Clean and spacious. Will possibly retry this spot if in the area to give it another try.

The Best bun bo hue in town with awesome service! They have good sugarcane here also.read more

This restaurant has A LOT of seating, so my table was seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon. The…read moreemployees were also kind enough to move us to a different room with better AC. There was a little confusion at first since the employee was speaking Vietnamese while we were communicating in English, but we eventually figured it out. Our food came out quickly, and the portions were big and very filling. Each bowl had plenty of toppings, which I really appreciated. The soup was delicious, and I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

Amy was our server and was very attentive and friendly! Food came out quick and was so tasty…read more Definitely lived up to the hype :)

Pho Hà Noi never disappointed me. arrived with a party of 3, just 10 minutes wait in the line. we…read moreall got Pho for a chilly evening. Thank you Amy for great service.

Tay Ho is always filled with customers for good reason. The quality of their food and ample…read moreselection makes for a good spot, especially during a weekday afternoon lunch. Banh Xeo: I appreciated the display and aesthetic of the dish, although I wish that there was slightly more pork. The dish still tasted great, with its fresh vegetables as a side. Fried Chicken with Rice: This dish was simple and had a generous portion size for its price. I loved the tenderness of the chicken & how crispy it was.

This was my go-to Vietnamese spot before I stopped eating meat. The V8. Banh Cuon Tay Ho Chay…read more(Vegetarian Tay Ho Combination) is a really good option for non-meat eaters. There are lots of different items included, so you can figure out which you like best. The tofu is kind of bland, but the vegetarian sauce included is amazing, I could drink it. I usually dip the tofu in the sauce, wrap it in rice paper with cucumber, and bean sprouts, and dip the rolls into more sauce. The presentation of the packaging for to-go orders is a very nice touch! I love the branding and overall look of it.

One of the best pho spots in the Bay Area!…read more Food: 5/5 stars. Food is very hot! Just as it should be. Their Bun Ba Hue is fire! It has spice and rich flavors. Hits the spot and doesn't disappoint! Not too many people can make this dish as it should be made and they truly did a phenomenal job! Always a go-to. Their garlic chicken wings are amazing as well. It's the best out of all their flavors offered. Can't go wrong with ordering it. Crunchy, hot, slightly sweet and garlicky. Service: 5/5 stars. Greeted and seated quickly. Environment: 5/5 stars. Clean and plenty of space between tables. Bathroom is clean and tidy.

Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was…read moregreat to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ!

this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and…read morethis is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it.

Food 5/5: Duck salad was portion really great. The flavor was really good with the addition of…read moretheir sauce. Plenty of salad the meat. Additionally the porridge was delicious! Service 3/5: Average service, staff is nice. Ambiance 3/5: A bit small but overall decent. Tables are a bit close and parking can be rough. But definitely worth checking out. Really great food!