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    Pho 21

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Drenched booth seats, food on the floor
    Lianne C.

    First time at this restaurant and it's busy for Sunday lunch. We joined the waitlist and only took about 5 mins to get seated at 12:10. Upon arriving to our table, the booth was drenched and my mom pointed it out to the server. He ended up just sweeping underneath the table because there was tons of rice and noodles that were spilled by kids. They quickly told us to scan the QR code to order, it took a minute or two to load properly, which was a little annoying. Added our orders to the cart, heard the order go through in the back. I received my iced coffee rather quickly via robot. The servers delivered the veggies to our table for pho, but didn't bother mentioning they were out of cumin lead and saw leaf until we asked. Pho comes with a lot of soup, the meatballs are cut in half, 7 halves per order. The rare beef is portion is a little smaller compared to other restaurants. The small pho noodles seemed bouncy and chewy at first, however they started to taste like they were falling apart. The restaurant is really busy , from all the people lining up at the cash register to all the robots coming by our table. We sat closest to the register and had a view into the kitchen as well. The restaurant is well decorated with a nice atmosphere, but the foot traffic and rush makes it hard to keep clean and makes it feel hectic.

    #21. Gỏi Cuốn |  Vietnamese Spring Rolls
    Eric H.

    Came here on a Saturday for lunch with some friends. We were seated right away. You order through QR code for the table. The WiFi was pretty bad and the UI for ordering was bad. It was confusing whether our orders went through or not and we had to keep asking. Food was alright. Big portion but quality was not good. My friend found a hair in his Pho and I found a metal tie in my stir fry egg noodles. Unacceptable! The waiters didn't seem to care at all. Would not come here again

    No Thêm Bò Viên | Extra Meatball
    Anh S.

    We ordered summer rolls with no pork and 2 orders of the #3 Pho Suon Bo, beef short rib pho, with a side of meatballs. We waited about 45 minutes for a table. When we finally sat down, the table was still wet with crumbs soaked in the water and puddles left on the table. The little sauce dishes were dirty too, and we had to ask for clean ones. They were extremely busy, but customer service was basically nonexistent. The whole vibe was almost like, "Hey, you're lucky you got a table." Not even the crack of a smile. Everyone just looked disgruntled. The summer rolls came almost immediately with peanut sauce, but unfortunately they were terrible. Both ends were left completely open, so everything fell out as soon as you picked them up. They were mostly filled with wilted and browning lettuce, vermicelli noodles, and a measly half shrimp. Bland with basically no flavor. The pho came pretty quickly after that. The broth tasted like water. Incredibly bland. My short rib was so chewy and tough that I couldn't even pull the meat off the bone with a fork. I didn't eat it. I actually showed them how tough it was and that the meat wouldn't even tear away from the bone. Their response was basically, "Well, next time will be better." No problem. There won't be a next time. I'm genuinely confused how this place is so busy with food and service like this. I guess being open until 2 AM is a selling point, but at that hour I'm not sure this was much of an upgrade over McDonald's. The one thing we actually liked was the cute robot that brings drinks and some of the food to the tables. Honestly, the robot is the reason this review gets 2 stars instead of 1. Major fail for us.

    ##1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho
    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza on S King Rd in between Burdette Ave and Flanigan Dr THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - POPPIN - Yelp waitlist check-in - QR code at tables to access menu to order through online or wait for a server to come to you to place your order THE MENU (yes, there are typos, but that's how it shows on their end): - most liked items from the menu - deserts & fresh juice - appertizers - beef pho - chicken / seafood pho - hu tieu / special soup - rice plate - fried dishes - veggies - side order - smoothies - coffee - fruit tea - milk tea - house special drink WHAT WE ORDERED: - #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn - #26. Garlic Chicken Wings | Canh Ga Toi - #1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho - #3. Short Rib Pho | Pho Suon Bo - #51.Shaking Beef Pasta | Nui Bò Lúc Lắc - D1.Avocado Smoothie | Sinh Tố Bơ - B7. Mango Green Tea THE TASTE: - #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn - aunts loved this - #26. Garlic Chicken Wings | Canh Ga Toi - crispy outside, juicy inside, but plain - #1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho - aunt liked this - #3. Short Rib Pho | Pho Suon Bo - I liked this - #51.Shaking Beef Pasta | Nui Bò Lúc Lắc - aunt liked this - D1.Avocado Smoothie | Sinh Tố Bơ - aunt liked this - B7. Mango Green Tea - I liked this CUSTOMER SERVICE: - aunts didn't submit the order from the online QR code, so we had a server manually take our order - service is quick

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    Jenny D.

    This restaurant is one of my family's favorite Vietnamese restaurants. It is crowded but spacious so we don't have to wait for a table. We have eaten here with extended family before so they are accommodating. We ordered the Shaking Beef Pasta (51) and the Stir-fried Seafood with Crispy Egg Noodles (55). The crispy noodles are fresh and crunchy, blending well with the seafood. The pasta is tasty and cooked to perfection, served nicely with beef bites. These are popular meals and they're delicious. Overall, this restaurant has quick service, good pricing, and large portions. I would recommend this spot for anyone looking for Vietnamese food in San Jose. This restaurant is one of my family's favorite Vietnamese restaurants. It is crowded but spacious so we don't have to wait for a table. We have eaten here with extended family before so they are accommodating. We ordered the Shaking Beef Pasta (51) and the Stir-fried Seafood with Crispy Egg Noodles (55). The crispy noodles are fresh and crunchy, blending well with the seafood. The pasta is tasty and cooked to perfection, served nicely with beef bites. These are popular meals and they're delicious. Overall, this restaurant has quick service, good pricing, and large portions. I would recommend this spot for anyone looking for Vietnamese food in San Jose.

    #2.Phở Tái | Rare Pho
    Christina H.

    This place always has a line to dine in. When we came, there was a 10-20 minute wait. When we left, there looked to be 30+ minute wait. The pho is really good here. 5/5 The last time I came, I tried the shaken beef rice plate. I didn't like it but didn't hate it. 3/5 Service is quick even though the restaurant and servers are extremely busy. They get a lot of phone and to go orders! We were in and out after eating, but plenty of families were there enjoying their meal and chatting.

    Omar S.

    Never disappoints 10/10 !! I got some delicious beef pho. The service was fast and super efficient. Location was also not too busy though I've heard on the weekends there's long wait times. Prices are reasonable and I love that they have booths.

    Closed notice
    Allie R.

    Closed sign on the doors and windows today. Doesn't seem to be closing permanently, but no reopen estimate.

    #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn ($9), #22. Egg Rolls | Chả Giò ($9)
    Elena N.

    Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner Takeaway Time Ordered: around 9:15pm Picked Up: about 45 mins later Placed Order: BLogic Systems thru their website #1. Phở Đặc Biệt - Special Combination Pho ($17.50) - 3 Limes #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn ($9) #22. Egg Rolls | Chả Giò ($9) #31.Hủ Tiếu Nang Vang - Cambodian Pho ($17) - Nước | Soup, Hủ Tiếu Dai | Clear Noodle ($0.75), Giá Trụng | Cooked Bean Sprouts *Extra Limes - 3 Limes *Free Drink (Min $15 Order) - Flan Cake (Free) *Sales Tax - 9.375% ($4.99) On the way home to SJ, the hubby and I decided to grab some pho. After looking around, I picked Pho 21. When we arrived around 9:45pm, we noticed this was the old Lee Noodle House. Ah, memories! Vibe is def different - robots delivering some items, booth style seating, etc. When I arrived, our order wasn't ready yet, so I tried to find a spot to stand and wait. There were quite a few ppl waiting and no real area to get out of the way. I had to keep moving around so I wouldn't be an annoyance. One thing I noticed, before I got to the register to tell them I was here for my order, the girl in front of me, placed her order and got it before mine was even ready. Weird, cuz I placed mine about 30 mins before I arrived. Not sure how they prioritize making their orders. The pho was fine. As were the apps. They didn't give us any of the extra limes I asked for. I had lemon at home so made it work. The bean sprouts were also not cooked. I think they just give a generic side of sprouts, lime, jalapeno, etc, to everyone. So not sure why it's even an option to order that way on the site. The free flan was a nice sweet treat, tho it was slightly burnt. Might be more fun and an experience to eat in resto, but for takeout, be prepared to wait longer for your pickup order. REVIEW #3984

    Amy C.

    I've visited Pho 21 twice so far, and it's a solid pho spot. First time, my boyfriend and I came here for a late dinner. We both got pho and spring rolls along with some drinks. They were all very tasty and perfect for a cold day! I remember that I liked that they have a cool robot bringing us our drinks. Second time, I got takeout from here. Parking here is very touch and chaotic in their lot. I luckily parked in the next door plaza and just walked over. Food is still pretty delish! The place is clean with indoor and outdoor seating.

    Jonarose V.

    It's been quite some time since I've had to do a bad review. I've heard many reviews from friends both having good and bad experiences. For my personal own experience, yeahhh... it was bad. I did come in late at night to curb my craving and finally decided to give this place a shot. I semi regretted it after everything. Walked in, was quickly seated. However, while walking to my seat I almost slipped because the floor was wet and had water spills on the floor, I pointed it out but nothing was done about it. Secondly, order system was decent and quick but when it came to delivery and look of the food. It was sub par. My dish hardly any meat at all. It felt the proportions were 80% noodles and 20% protein. Like yea I get it, but not this. Additionally, the broth... I questioned where the flavor was. It lacked the depth and savory goodness at other Pho spots I've been to in San Jose. At this point, it was just a darker "flavor" water. That was it. I literally just ate what I could find of the protein in my bowl, paid and left. I hope to try this spot again in hopes of improvement, but not anytime soon.

    #1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho
    Stacy S.

    It was solid. Only Pho spot that opens late. There's a yelp waitlist. It gets busy after 9 when other Pho spots close. Onsite parking, but lot isn't huge- it can get pretty packed. Left around 9:40p and several cars were pulling up. When I arrived I saw two homeless guys in the lot, but didn't see them bother anyone. One of them was talking to the air... Just be aware. Got here around 8:30p after Pilates and met up with my bf. I arrived first and was seated at a booth immediately and water came right after. Only other interaction with an employee was when the food came out and the check was given. Place looked clean, constant stream of customers, average noise level (Depending on who you're sitting next to anyway. A group of gen z came in and were sat across the aisle from me and one of them was very chatty. Can clearly hear her, but not the other patrons from other tables around me.) Ordering is from a QR code at the table on your phone. Check was brought to us when they saw that we were done with our meals. Employees are quick! What we ordered: #1 Special Combination Pho with wide noods #31 Hu Tieu Nang Vang (Cambodian Pho) with wide noods I love wide noods. I also tried to order the side of onions and add to order after submitting the first initial order, but it didn't add. I ended up just removing it. Couldn't bother with trying to figure it out at the time. The kitty robot server brought over the noodle garnishes/toppings after the order was submitted. So cute! Both bowls had a decent amount of noodles. The combination pho had a variety of meat, a good handful of it too! Almost just as much meat to noodle ratio. I appreciate that they didn't skimp on it. Standard beef broth. Beefy flavor, but not heavy. Hu tieu with soup. I find that wide noodles don't really work well with dry (broth on the side) version-- noodles break too easily. For those not familiar, the broth is pork based, tastes light and leans a liiiiiiiiiittle sweet rather than savory like beef pho. Broth is solid, but had better. Doesn't come with as much protein as the beef pho. 2x restrooms with code lock. I already forgot the code. Hand air dryer, no paper towels (if it matters).

    Screen usually sits like this for a full minute or two before loading. The worst!
    Nick N.

    Food: five stars Web app for ordering: negative ten million I don't know what blogicsystems is but they are costing this business real money, it is slow and barely works. For our group, it took 20 minutes to get the web app to load well enough to get out order in. Easily slower than ordering actual food.

    ##1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho

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    What time does the restaurant close?

    They close at 2AM

    Do you offer banh tuổi?

    Yea we do have Banh Tuoi

    What are the egg rolls made off?

    Our Egg Rolls made from pork, eggs, shrimp and vermicelli with fish sauce

    What is the thin white noodle called, trying to place an order online don't know which one to choose?

    Thin is more popular. I think its better for you

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    SJ Eggrolls

    SJ Eggrolls

    4.1(256 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Brigadoon, East San Jose
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    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!

    Place is simple yet nearly and nicely setup. 3 small tables if you liked to eat in…read more Service was good: he told me right. Way it would take about 18-20mins for 20 net egg rolls. So I patiently waited. Food came at that exact time. Cane sugar drink was good. Passion fruit drink was ok. Easy parking, right outside. Will come again.

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    Banh Khot Plate comes with full veggies, pickled carrots/daikon & dipping sauce

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    Thien Long

    Thien Long

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi•East San Jose
    •$$

    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.

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    Bun Bo Hue An Nam - Pho Tai

    Bun Bo Hue An Nam

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    2.0 mi•Roberts-Walnut Woods, East San Jose
    •$$

    Food: Best BBH in the whole Bay Area. There is a reason why they are called Bun Bo Hue as their…read morerestaurant name and it sure lives up to its name! I drive 45 mins to come here to get my fix. It's that worth it. Ordered a small and they give you so much. It's better than Joe's Pho in Dublin or San Leandro and actually gives you more serving here. Parking: It can be a bit messy out at the parking lot, small spaces, crowded so come prepare. Be patient. Service: They are fast and efficient. You sit down they will come take ur order within 5 mins. Ambiance: Typical pho restaurant, nothing fancy, we aren't here for the vibe but for the noodles. 5 star Vietnamese noodle. I would give it 8 stars if I could. Will definitely be back again very soon.

    I'm currently an MBA student at SJSU, and my mom came to visit me on Labor Day, so I brought her to…read moreBún Bò Huế An Nam since it's conveniently close to campus. 我目前在 SJSU 念 MBA,勞工節那天媽媽特地來看我,所以就帶她來這裡吃飯。 She ordered the bún bò Huế and had zero complaints, which honestly says a lot because she can be pretty tough to please when it comes to food. 我媽媽平常對吃的要求很高,所以這次她完全沒有抱怨,對我來說已經算是很高的評價了。 I ordered the #7 large, and the portion was extremely generous. 我點了七號大碗,份量真的非常足,最後吃不完還得打包帶走。 Full disclosure: I'm a smaller guy, so your mileage may vary, but I would definitely recommend coming hungry. 老實說,我本身食量比較小,所以每個人的感受可能不太一樣,不過我還是建議大家空著肚子來。 The flavor was rich and satisfying, and the sugar cane drink was excellent. 味道濃郁又順口,甘蔗汁也非常好喝,清甜又解膩,和整餐搭配得很好。 Overall, this was a very enjoyable Labor Day meal with my mom. 整體來說,這是一頓很愉快的母子勞工節午餐。 Good food, generous portions, and a convenient location near SJSU. I would gladly return. 食物好吃、份量十足,而且離 SJSU 很近,地點也很方便。我很樂意再次光顧。 Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards. 誠摯推薦,並致上我最崇高的敬意。

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    Bun bo hue $18.25

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    Tay Ho - 26. Bun Rieu

    Tay Ho

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    7.9 mi•Newhall
    •$$

    This is a review specifically for their new banh mi…read more I've wanted to see what a banh mi from Tay Ho would be like ever since I saw them with a tray of them for a special event a couple of years ago. After an expansion of the restaurant they finally have banh mi on the menu and it was worth the wait. First, the foundation of a good Vietnamese sandwich is the bread, and it did not disappoint. The outside was crusty and flaky - definitely going to have crumbs everywhere when you eat this. The bread was warm and the inside was soft, but they also hollowed out the bread to make more room for fillings. I had the bbq pork which is my go to for their bun (vermicelli rice noodle) and it's just as great here. Grilled, a bit sweet, a bit savory, and a hint of smokiness makes it the perfect match to balance the freshly pickled vegetables and pairs well with the cilantro and jalapeño. They used a minimal but sufficient amount of mayo and I don't like pate so I asked for that to be skipped. Don't come after me

    Wow, Tay Ho really upgraded their space! They renovated and there's so much more room in the dining…read morearea now. They also expanded the menu and pretty much hit every Vietnamese staple you could think of. Tay Ho has always been known for their banh cuon, but the uncle told me they wanted to bring more Vietnamese options to the area for people who can't always make the drive down to SJ. I appreciate that as someone always wants Vietnamese food. The banh cuon hits as expected. We also tried the banh beo, and unfortunately that one was a miss for us. It looked promising, but the batter was a little too thick and the ratio of batter to toppings wasn't ideal. The table next to us got the banh xeo though, and that looked so gooddd. I'm getting that next time. Tay Ho, whether Santa Clara or SJ, is always in my rotation. Happy to see the Santa Clara location expanding and offering even more options!

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    Vit Dong Que - Banh Bot Loc

    Vit Dong Que

    4.3(368 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Little Saigon, King and Story, East San Jose
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    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.

    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.

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    Pho 21 - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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