I recently ordered catering items from SJ Eggrolls for a birthday party I was hosting, and it was…read moresooo delicious! I ordered a tray of 20 nem nuong rolls and 40 pieces of their banh khot. Both items were so generous and actually fairly large! It also came with a side of their orange sauce for the rolls and fish sauce, veggies/herbs, and chilies on the side for guests who love spicy. Definitely larger portions and super affordable. We picked up the items 30 mins before our party started, and they were still fresh and crispy throughout the whole night! I was expecting the banh khot to get soggy/be soggy but it held up very nicely. I love the way they packaged everything and would 100% recommend for those who need easy finger food for their parties. Also ordering from them was very easy. I did it online a week in advance and they texted me at exactly 530p to let me know it was ready for pickup. Inside was a little small, considering it's mostly pickup and go, but loved how quick and easy everything was!

Parking is plentiful in this plaza if you park far. Location is a bit hidden. Very minimal seating…read morebut they have small Vietnamese Street food style chairs outside. Banh khot: 4.5/5, great flavors, not too oily Net eggrolls: 3.5/5, lacking a bit of flavor and must be eaten fresh. After an hour, it gets super dry Love that they don't skimp out on veggies. Pricing: mediocre, a bit on the higher end.

Definitely a place to try when in San Jose. Parking can be a bit if a hassle since there isn't that…read moremany. They have a large grilled seafood selection and a little bit of everything here. I like how they have a large variety from every area of Vietnam. Bún đậu mắm tôm platter and the shrimp and pork belly salad served with shrimp chips was super delicious and refreshing. The chicken and purple sticky rice was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Garlic fries was well seasoned but lack crispness. The stir fry crab glass noodle texture was good but flavor was lacking. Large open dining area with plenty of seating. Staff we knowledgeable and super friendly. Food came out fairly fast.

Everything we tried was really good! Blue Monkey Cafe & Restaurant has a fun, casual atmosphere and…read morea nice variety of food. One of the coolest touches is the big blue monkey hanging from the ceiling, which definitely makes the place memorable and gives it some personality. Good food, fun decor, and a unique vibe. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Four years later and I'm still giving this place 5 stars! I've tried other bánh cuốn places around…read morethe Bay Area, but this is still the benchmark for me. There are other places I can go as backups, but when I want the complete bánh cuốn meal, this is the place to go. Food (5 stars) + The Đặc Biệt is still the #1 order here. It's a huge plate and you get a little bit of everything: the plain rice rolls with shrimp sprinkled on top, bánh cuốn stuffed with meat, pork roll, egg roll, and their crispy fried shrimp cake. Everything complements each other perfectly. + The rice rolls are soft and fresh, and I especially like the ones stuffed with meat. Pour their sweet and savory fish sauce all over it and add some of the red chili peppers if you want some heat. Excellent! + Their fried items are also what separates this place from some of the others. The egg roll is crispy and the fried shrimp cake actually has a nice big shrimp on there. Even the slightly steamed bean sprouts and herbs work perfectly with everything else on the plate. + This time I ordered the smaller plate with just the meat-filled bánh cuốn instead of the Đặc Biệt. It's around $15 and is actually the perfect amount for me where I'm full but not overly stuffed. However, for only a couple bucks more, I'd still recommend the Đặc Biệt. You just get so much more food! Service/Ambiance (3.5-4 stars) + Service is pretty standard for a Vietnamese restaurant. They're not constantly coming around to refill your water, but if you raise your hand or flag someone down, they'll come over and help you. Nobody is looking the other way pretending they didn't see you! + The restaurant itself is pretty small inside, but they have a much larger outdoor seating area. We came during lunch and didn't have to wait long. + I brought my dog Marley so we sat outside. It was a warm day but there was enough airflow that it was actually pretty comfortable. - One strange thing I've noticed during my last two visits: the water has a slight soapy taste. Maybe that's proof they do an excellent job washing their cups, but they could probably use an extra rinse! This time I just brought my own water. 4 years after my original 5-star review, nothing has really changed for me. I've had plenty of bánh cuốn around the Bay Area and this is still the place I compare everyone else to. The service and ambiance might only be around 3.5-4 stars, but I'm not coming here for fancy service. I'm coming for bánh cuốn, and the food is still 5 stars!

Our dad favorite place. He truly can skip this place whenever we in San Jose…read more His favorite is ban coun combination. I'm trying their bun rieu today and it's not disappointing. The broth is delicious, tofu and rieu was delicious and the toppings of fried shallots are very generous. Everything was consistent. Workers keep place clean as soon costumer living. Definitely recommend if you haven't tried it yet. Can be very busy during rush hours and weekends.

This Vietnamese restaurant has been around for decades and has been a family staple for us for…read moreyears. We've probably eaten here 50+ times with family and friends, and one thing I can say is that they are 100% consistent. We've never had a bad meal here. There's a great variety of Vietnamese dishes, so everyone can usually find something they like. The chả cá (fish) is one of their popular dishes and a favorite. They also have good chicken phở, broken rice, vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, roll-your-own options, and plenty of soups beyond phở. You can order individual dishes or share family-style, which makes it especially easy when coming with a group. It's very casual, family-friendly, quick, and straightforward--nothing fancy and probably not where I'd choose for a date night. But for a dependable meal with family or friends, it's a great spot. Kids like it, parents like it, and my mom likes it--which says a lot coming from an older Vietnamese person who knows her Vietnamese food! The staff is always efficient and nice, and after all these years, the food remains consistently good. The biggest downside is parking. The entire shopping center has become so busy with restaurants that finding a spot can be overwhelming, especially during peak hours. Also, keep in mind they do not take credit cards. Bring cash, or you can pay electronically through options such as Zelle/Venmo. Overall, this is one of those longtime neighborhood restaurants we keep coming back to because we know exactly what we're going to get: good Vietnamese food, plenty of choices, friendly service, and consistency.

This Vietnamese restaurant offers a spacious, clean dining area and a pretty large menu with plenty…read moreof options to choose from. The staff greeted us warmly and provided friendly service throughout our meal. I ordered the rare beef pho, which was fine but fairly average in flavor. My friend ordered the vegetarian noodles, and those were actually quite good. Overall, the food didn't really stand out to me, but nothing was bad either. I appreciated the comfortable space, cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety on the menu. I'd be open to coming back and trying something different next time.

Everything was yummy! We ordered the bánh bèo, bánh ram ít, and bún bò Huế, and everything came out…read morequickly. Even though we went on a less busy day, there was still a steady flow of people coming in and out, and the service was fast. The pork skin on the bánh bèo was nice and crunchy, and the bún bò Huế tasted authentic and flavorful. Overall, a great spot for Vietnamese food with quick service!

If you are planning to try this restaurant out, I'd highly recommend a weekday and avoid the…read moreweekend (unless you like waiting in long lines surrounded by cigarette smoke). Overall, the environment was very loud, overwhelming, and smoke everywhere you walked on the outside. As for the food, I had the Bun Bo Hue, Banh Xeo, and Banh Ram It. I enjoyed the BBH, as it was pretty flavorful. However, I was disappointed when the tables did not have extra spices and sauces that I could utilize to add into my food. The Banh Xeo was pretty filling. One downside of that experience was that the nuoc mam tasted very diluted and lacking flavor. And for the Banh ram it, it was okay. I was expecting it to be crunchy, but it was more of a mochi texture than anything. It was definitely a one time experience for me. Tried this place once and I don't think I'll be back.

It's legit you win my 5 star vote…read more I follow k.traaaan and he did not just hype it up for the people out there. This is the spot for some authentic ReaL Bun Bo Hue. I got a large tonight and couldn't even finish my food. The amount of meat and noodles you get is so worth it my ladies! They order, serve, get you in and out. Packed with some hangry people. Ohhhhs well, I was hangry too.

It's been a while since the last time I came here. Here is my today's experience:…read more - Service: quick and attentive. Customer needs to pay up front and only by cash or debit card. Don't forget to bring your cash! - Food: I ordered Bun Bo Hue dac biet and Hu tieu kho. + Bun Bo hue dac biet: Honestly, the BBH broth was not flavorful like I had before. Maybe the food quality is inconsistent. Anyways, their meat was fresh and tender. + Hu tieu kho: their Hu tieu kho really surprised me. It was flavorful, both the sauce topped on noodle and the broth. Most of the toppings were fresh. Only the crispy pork fat didn't taste good and had an unpleasant smell. - I've seen a review saying that the staff was unprofessional. I can confirm that it was true. One staff was eating while working:( Overall, this local restaurant is famous for its BBH and that's what most people come here for. I hope they can maintain the quality of their food and provide better training for their staff.

Our sever, Any, was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. We will be back…read more Thank you!

Had Amy as our waitress and she is great and very helpful. Would go back to this place especially…read moreif Amy is covering us! Thanks for the awesome food aswell

I have to come back here another time! I'm told that this restaurant used to be smaller and that…read morethey've expanded. The bahn cuon here is really good -- the rice noodle is so fresh and soft and chewy. This was my favorite and the variety was so appreciated as well! It's also surprisingly filling and I would definitely get this next time I'm here. The fish sauce was also delicious as well. (this is in reference to the dish Banh Cuon Tay Ho Dac Biet) Bahn Beo were good sizes and nicely steamed. I wish there was a bit more sauce because I was running out at the end. Toppings are appropriately sized as well Personal take, I didn't really enjoy the fried pork rind topping as much and would have liked more shrimp, but once again, personal preference. I didn't quite enjoy the Hu Tieu, but my friend liked the soup! It's a little too plain for me. I do love the feeling and texture of eating thick, round rice noodles. The banh xeo that came on the side was hard to crunch through, I felt like it was probably sitting on the side for a while. Vibes were nice -- there's a call button to ask for service. Menu has a lot of items as well (e.g. pho, rice plates, etc), so there's something for everyone if you come with a big group! Our server was also really attentive and sweet -- he came by and asked if we wanted additional dishes/bowls since we were sharing food!

I promise... I'm not a hater. I'm really just telling it how it is. The quality has gone down over…read morethe years, while the prices keep going up. But I'll let y'all be the judge. Let's get into it. B1. Bánh Cuốn Tây Hô Đặc Biệt The only solid item on this combination plate was the ground pork floursheet. Soft texture, flavorful pork, and a good balance with the black fungus. The yam tempura and mung bean tempura, however, were pretty below average. No crunch, little to no flavor, and they tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. The ground shrimp floursheet was disappointing. There was barely any shrimp and mostly just flour sheet. I was sitting there wondering, "Where's the shrimp?!" The fermented pork roll was cool. It was definitely fermented because it had a strong, sour pork aftertaste. Not bad, though. T2. Cha Giờ Thịt Nướng This vermicelli bowl was not it. The pork had the classic lemongrass aftertaste, but it was very light. The texture was also dry, and the portion was pretty sad. It was essentially a salad with noodles, five pieces of pork, and 2 small egg rolls. Egg rolls were skip-worthy.. they barely had any filling. And don't even dare try their pho here either. Sources: Trust me. Yelpers, where are all the great Vietnamese restaurants at in SJ?!

My go to pho place! Love their pho but also really like their wings and Thai green tea.read more

Amazing food and service, love it here! Will always come here. Classic neighborhood spotread more

I'm a bit conflicted about this place. The restaurant is small and not very fancy, but the food is…read moreaffordable, the portions are generous, and the taste is good. It's not outstanding, but it's definitely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service ruined the experience. As soon as I sat down, I hadn't even had a chance to look through the whole menu before the server kept touching my shoulder and repeatedly pressured me to order. I found it very rude and uncomfortable because I really don't like strangers touching me. The older lady did it to everyone in our table, and she didn't seem to realize she was making our entire group uncomfortable, and it affected our whole dining experience. So, would I come back? Absolutely not. One visit was more than enough. I'm not willing to deal with that kind of pushy service again.

The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles…read moreas well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal.