Fantastic broth that's full of flavor, crystal clear, and completely grease-free. The restaurant itself is super clean and spacious, so you never feel crammed in while eating. Staff are fast, polite read more

Pho 85 - 1. Combo 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food is delicious and staff are super welcoming ! Art decor is also super cool! Will come again! read more

The fresh noodles are my favorite. We got seated right away and the food came out quick. Staff are friendly and attentive. Inside is modern with paintings on the walls. Also had a good avocado smoothie read more

t was my first time at Pho 85, and I'm so glad I tried it! The food was delicious. The broth in the combo with fresh noodles had so much flavor, and the portion was very generous. The restaurant is clean, cute, and welcoming. The service was excellent and very fast, which made the experience even better. I definitely recommend Pho 85 to my friends, and I'll be coming back to try some of the other dishes. Can't wait! read more

Pho 85 - Combo 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Good pho and solid vermicelli bowls. Service is quick and parking is easy. We had filet mignon pho - dark broth, heavy clove scent and flavor, lean delicious beef. Good portion of rice noodles. The clove flavor was a little heavy but we got used to it. The broth excelled after adding some heat from the jalapeños and sriracha, along with some hoisin. The vermicelli bowl was a large portion and had all the typical fixings except mint, which I missed. The egg rolls were crisp and savory. The pork was a little smoky flavored but not as good as other places. It seems like the pork was breaded and/or deep fried. The nuoc cham (fish sauce) is a little too sweet and needs a bit more lime juice. The Thai iced tea is excellent. You can get it with or without boba. Strong on tea flavor... great if you like that. Single, all-gender bathroom. read more

Pho 85 - Grilled pork and egg roll vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I visited Pho 85 on August 7, 2026, and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the vegetable pho with fresh noodles, and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was incredibly flavorful, the noodles had the perfect consistency, and the tofu was perfectly crispy. Everything came together for a comforting and satisfying meal. I honestly have no criticisms--everything about my visit was spot on. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it a great place to enjoy a warm bowl of pho. I highly recommend Pho 85 if you're looking for top-notch pho with fresh ingredients. read more

Pho 85 - 23. Vegetable Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

New modern Vietnamese restaurant that opened a few months ago but their service and operations is horrendous. Came right at the beginning of a lunch rush and they only had 2 people working the outside. Store was starting to fill with orders and requests being forgotten or wrong. A group of people came in and cleaned their own table. Also no official waitlist as a customer that came earlier lost their seat to someone who just came in because he was waiting outside. The food was solid. I got the pho special #1 and the broth was clear and had a nice beef broth flavor. The fresh noodles were also good. The bun thit nuong had charred pork but it was dry and on the sweeter side. Veggies were fresh. They did get the order wrong and forgot the egg roll. Had to remind them and a hot egg roll came out later. Spring roll was decent sauce can be better. Service definitely needs to be improved. Waited long for food and drinks. Female server was sweet but they don't seem to be trained or have experience. She had trouble using the handheld machine while taking our order. Reviews here seem to be inflated due to them offering a free Thai tea for leaving Yelp review. read more

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We were all pretty hungry and decided to stop by Pho 85 and highly Yelp recommended. It turned out to be exactly what we needed! We ordered the #1 Combination Pho with oxtail, and wow--it was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich, flavorful, and clearly simmered for hours, with deep beef flavor and fragrant spices. The oxtail was incredibly tender, and every bite was comforting and satisfying. We also ordered the avocado smoothie, and it was fantastic--creamy, fresh, and the perfect complement to the hot bowl of pho. The service was excellent from start to finish. Everyone was welcoming and attentive, and the restaurant has a modern, hip atmosphere that makes it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Pho is one of Vietnam's most iconic dishes, traditionally made with a long-simmered broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and quality cuts of beef. Restaurants like Pho 85 continue that tradition by serving authentic Vietnamese comfort food in a warm, inviting setting. If you're looking for outstanding pho with a rich, flavorful broth, tender meats, excellent service, and a great atmosphere, I highly recommend Pho 85. We'll definitely be back. Cheers! read more

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If I could give this place five extra stars, I absolutely would. We arrived around 2:00 PM for a late lunch, and the restaurant was packed. Despite how busy it was, the young waitress and young waiter did an incredible job running the show. They greeted us right away, took our order immediately and our food arrived surprisingly fast. While we were there, a difficult situation unfolded with another customer. He insisted on taking an entire table for four by himself. When the waitress politely suggested that he use a table for two instead, he became very aggressive. She handled the situation with remarkable professionalism, stayed calm, spoke respectfully and never let it turn into a scene. The young waiter was right there supporting her and together they handled the situation calmly and professionally. Watching them made me realize how challenging it can be to work in customer service. Not every customer is easy, but they both handled a stressful situation with grace, skill and professionalism. Extra stars to both of them for the outstanding service. They were an incredible team. read more

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I haven't had really good pho since I was in Vietnam a couple of years ago. I ordered some chicken pho through door dash and it was a pleasant surprise. Very delicious and so nourishing. I can't wait to try a pork banh mi now and other items. I'm taking my friend there for her birthday! read more

Very clean. The service was fast and friendly. We ordered the combination noodle salad and the combination pho soup. The chicken was very juicy. I'm not from the area, but definitely recommend. Everyone in my party was placed with their food. read more

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One visit and it's already up there on my list. Ordered #3 pho tai (rare steak pho) and a side of beef balls with regular noodles. There's an option to get fresh noodles. Good broth - tasted clean and wasn't bland, salty or that oily. For the vegetable plate, they automatically cook the bean sprouts. It was 8:15pm and it's about 15 minutes away, so we were hesitant to go since they close at 9pm. Called to check and they said not a problem at all. A few others came in after us and got seated, and we saw others get turned away (because it was already past closing time). We didn't feel rushed at all - good customer service! Good space and well lit. Easy parking in the plaza. Totally satisfied with the pho and would definitely get again. They have other items on the menu that look good to try next time! read more

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I really loved my experience at Pho 85! I came here with my partner for the first time, and the food was just so delicious! The chicken pho was flavorful, comforting, and tasted really fresh. The egg rolls were also crispy and so good! Everything came out hot and fresh, and we both really enjoyed our meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to. I'm already looking forward to having that chicken pho again! read more

Pho 85 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

2nd time here with my 9 yr old son and he absolutely loves pho. We get a large and share a bowl with him, he eats everything up. His regular will be a ube smoothie with boba everytime he visits. Will most likely be getting him his own bowl soon. They do have a child bowl option. Thank you for opening up a pho place closer to home that we don't need to travel so far for. Great location read more

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I gave 2 stars for the nice waiter who took my To-go order but the food was not for me. I ordered a Vietnamese sandwich (Bánh mì thịt nguội) which tasted like a white sandwich that could be found at airport stores. It was $5 more expensive than Đức Hương và Thiên Hương sandwich. The French bread also was super hard and dry since it had no other fillings as traditional Vietnamese sandwich with pate, hot chili pepper, cilantro, or pickle daikon and carrot. I've not tried their "Phở" but I won't coming back any time soon with this bad experience. read more

Pho 85 - $13.15 for a super dry and tasteless Vietnamese sandwich. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here around 7:55 pm on a Friday with my girlfriend! PARKING: this restaurant is in a plaza so there was plenty of parking. PLACE: used to be where mochinut was so it is pretty small and there are a few booth tables and it isn't hugely spacious so it could get crowded quick if it is busy. SERVICE: only one or two servers on the floor so could take a little bit for your order to be taken but they were pretty accommodating and fast! FOOD & DRINK: Thai tea & mocha smoothie - Thai tea had very good flavor, my girlfriend wanted boba but they didn't have any at the moment; mocha smoothie tasted more like coffee but watered down. Special grilled shrimp, grilled pork, and egg roll - portions weren't huge as I expected but since a lot of meat came into the bowl I understand and also since it is for one person as well. Definitely could have used some more sauce than just a grilled flavor but overall solid, could have a choice between salad, vermicelli, or rice. Filet mignon rare steak pho - meat kind of tasted like every other pho but overall really good broth and I love to dip my meat in a variety of sauces but overall not bad for quality. A great pho place, 5 stars for good service but since it is their grand opening they had a raffle which was nice for every $20 spent you get a ticket. read more

Pho 85 - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Checked the new Pho spot in the South Bay. More and more spots keep popping up, so the competition in the area is getting tough. The pho here tasted great. I didn't feel heavy or bloated after. Everything was fresh. I wish they gave you more hoisin and sriracha sauce. The restaurant is small, so it may not be the best place for a large group. I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Pho 85 - #5 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Lots of parking and the restaurant is very clean. The waiting staff might need some help but the team overall is doing a fantastic job for being a new business. Interior decor is a bit weird since it's all Roman aesthetics, I guess Julius Cesar loved Vietnamese noodles? The pho broth is a bit salty for my taste but overall it's very decent. I love that they give the options for fresh noodle, not many pho reustraunt have this option as this is only the real way to eat pho (other spots uses vermicelli noodles in their pho and it's not the authentic way to eat this meal). They do not cheap on the sides of veggies or meat, there is plenty. read more

Pho 85 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Been here a few times now, and it definitely stands out from the other pho spots in the area. The broth is clean and flavorful, and the option to get fresh noodles is always a huge plus. I had the #11 a side of meatballs, and it was delicious. The shrimp spring rolls were fresh and tasty, and I appreciated the crisp bean sprouts and fresh basil that came with the pho. The restaurant is clean, the service is always friendly, and even the ice chips are a nice touch. Prices are a little higher than they used to be, but that's just the reality these days. Overall, it's a spot I keep coming back to, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're craving a quality bowl of pho. read more

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Best phở in South SJ imo. You get a ton of food for $21. The broth, fresh noodles, and meat all taste delicious! Servers, cooks, and employees are all nice too! Will definitely come back again! read more

Pho 85 - #1Phở Đặc Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Parking: huge parking plaza with plenty of spots Interior: clean, modern design, multiple tables for different group sizes. Wait Time: None to be seated and about 5-10min for food. Weekend lunch was not busy. Items Order: 8/10 Grand opening pho $12 - small size bowl with well done flank. Broth was on the sweeter side but I liked it. It was clear and very flavorful not too fatty. Got fresh noodles and it was bomb! Meat was tough and not much portion. read more

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First time trying pho 85! Definitely delicious broth, great sized portions of meat and fresh noodles served. Super cute ambiance inside the restaurant and love the cleanliness. Service was also great! A little pricey compared to other pho places but their quality and service exceeds others! They give discounts to healthcare Kaiser employees, awww shucks, I wish it was to other healthcare workers too like me! I also got a complimentary Thai tea Will definitely be coming back! read more

Pho 85 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Newly opened pho restaurant in the south bay. Service is excellent. Shout out to Linh, our server. She explained the menu items, filled our waters constantly, and was very helpful compared to other Vietnamese restaurants who mostly leave you alone. Thanks Linh for the awesome service! Nice decorations and environment with music playing in the background. Menu has soup, but also rice dishes, sandwiches, drinks and smoothies. Ordered the pho special #1 and beef stew. The food is tasty and gives another option for pho and rice dishes. Prices are standard, starting $17+. We will be back! read more

Pho 85 - Pho special #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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With the high ratings on Yelp and Google, I came in expecting this to be one of the best bowls of pho in the area. It also looks fairly new, so I was excited to give it a shot. I'll start with the positives because there are definitely some. The fresh noodles are fantastic. Easily some of the best I've had in San Jose. They have a great texture and hold up beautifully in the broth. The portions of meat are also generous, and the beef itself is high quality and flavorful. If you're someone who judges pho by the noodles and amount of protein, you'll probably leave happy. That said, the broth is the heart of pho, and this is where it lost me. First, it wasn't served piping hot. I could sip it straight from the spoon without blowing on it. For me, pho broth should arrive almost boiling, continuing to cook the thin slices of beef and staying hot throughout the meal. Flavor wise, it was also far from traditional. The broth was heavily seasoned with dark, roasted spices. I picked up strong notes of star anise, clove, and nutmeg, and the overall profile felt more intense than balanced. Instead of being light, clean, and refreshing, it came across as dark, meaty, and over spiced. It just didn't have the delicate depth I look for in a Vietnamese pho broth. I burped up cinnamon/spice the next day. Not good The oxtail wasn't as tender as I expected, and the beef meatballs had an oddly floury texture and flavor that overpowered the meat. I also would have liked more onions and was surprised there wasn't any culantro. Small detail, but I also missed having extras like fermented garlic or fresh chilis available at the table to customize the bowl. Even the decor felt a little disconnected from the food. It wasn't bad, just not the vibe I expected when walking into a pho restaurant. Overall, I can see why people like this place, especially for the fresh noodles and generous portions of quality beef. But for someone who believes the broth makes or breaks a bowl of pho, this one didn't hit the mark. I wanted to love it because of all the great reviews, but for my taste, it leaned too heavily into bold spices and away from the clean, comforting character that keeps me coming back to traditional pho. read more

Aside from keeping the former Mochinut walls, Pho85 minimal renovations have the store looking clean, refreshed, and brightened. They got some nice sturdy menu boards. I've eaten here a few times during their series of promotions and will say, it is pretty decent in flavor, but it is also pretty salty. A little skimpy on the bean sprouts when you have to share it with multiple parties. Im guessing you can always ask for more. Haven't had anything but pho. Will consider trying other things since it is close to work. read more

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FLAVOR (3/5): Not the best bowl of pho you can get in San Jose. I tried their shrimp spring roll appetizers but their peanut sauce did not do it for me. It was almost too gelatinous and didn't have much peanut essence to it at all. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (3/5); Very small restaurant. Came here because of a meet and greet but that was probably the most social media worthy moment from my time spent there. SERVICE (3/5): Owner is a nice lady. However we went outside to participate in the meet and greet as she ushered us to and we came back to all our food we were still eating to be clear away. Our fault for not packing it up first. Took a while to get someone to write our orders for us. TAKEAWAYS: Nothing really stands out about this spot, other pho places would rank higher in my list. read more

Tu was a great server, food came out promptly, it was such a comforting meal. Highly recommend! read more

Pho 85 - Tu was a great server, food was delicious, came out prompt, it was such a comforting meal. Highly recommend. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Fast and yummy. Service is amazing food taste delicious Clean and peaceful place. Music makes it wonderful read more

First time visiting after receiving multiple recommendations from friends and family, and I'm so glad I listened! The service was quick and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Quick service, friendly staff and clean welcoming environment . Will definitely be back! read more

Pho 85 - 3. Filet Mignon Rare Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The chicken wings are cooked perfectly! They are crispy with a little bit of a sweet and salty glaze. The pho broth was the best I've had, we drove all the way from Fremont to try it out and it si not disappoint! We will definitely be back !!! Service was excellent! The restaurant was extremely clean and with nice decor on the walls read more

Pho 85 - Chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered Spring Rolls, Pho combo, and Pork and Egg Roll vermicelli. A6: The Spring Rolls with shrimp were excellent and fresh. The rice paper wrappers were soft, making them one of the top 3 in town imo! No.1: The Pho combo was an absolute delight! It included ox tail, beef, and a flavorful soap. The beef was tender and juicy, while the ox tail added a unique and delicious element to the dish. A little bit pricey but worthy. No.34: The Pork and Egg Roll vermicelli was alright. The meat portion was smaller compared to other restaurants, and the pork and fried egg rolls were just okay. However, the vermicelli with vegetables was absolutely delicious! The sauce had a unique sweetness that set it apart from other vermicelli dishes. The brown sugar milk tea was made with fresh milk and was not too sweet, which was a nice touch. The Thai tea was average. They were free during the grand opening promo period. The restaurant was modern and clean, and I particularly enjoyed the paintings on the walls. read more

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Pho 85 broth is one of the better ones compared to what you get around the area unless you drive down to east side San Jose. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is clean. read more

Pho 85 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nice newer place that's super clean and bright! Nice artwork on the walls and looks very modern! Waitress greeted us right away and sat us. Super friendly and very attentive. The food was solid. The portion of the rice plate was lighter than what I'm accustomed to, but the flavor of the BBQ Lemongrass chicken was there. The beef stew was good, but doesn't have the depth of flavor that we're accustomed to, but it was good! The fried chicken appetizer was more up my wife's alley! The chicken itself was great! Fried really well all the way through! Light and not greasy at all! The sauce is up to the individual. I don't care for sauce, especially if it's sweet! My wife loved it! So if you love sweetly sauced wings, these are the ones! It's NOT super sweet at all! Don't want y'all thinkin' it was dipped in Kool Aide! lol But I, personally, don't care for sweet foods unless it's candy or a dessert. It's across the street from Kaiser! read more

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Been wanting to try this place out since good authentic Asian restaurants aren't as prevalent in this area. We came in around 5pm and it wasn't too busy. Very clean and modern vibes inside. We ordered a #4 and #14. Both came with a good amount of noodles and meat. The meat quality really stood out to us - they were good cuts and very tasty! I love that they have a nice well rounded menu. Our usual go to is Pho Teresa because it's right by our house, but we will also be coming back to Pho 85! Over all a great first experience. read more

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The short rib is fine and size well. Soft and easy to ripped off from the bone. The other beef stew with bread is a little too overcooked and stiff and soup is not thick enough for dipping purposes, and the carrot is hard enough seems undercooked. read more

Pho 85 - 2. Short Rib - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing service, very quick and friendly staff. The pho is even better. Come here if you want a great mom and pop style eat

Service was great. Broth was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly bouncy. Clean environment as well. Happy to have a new go to pho spot in the south side. Will definitely return and recommend. read more

Greatly great Pho - best I have ever had Had combo 1 Tons of delicious high quality meat The broth is to die for Chose the fresh noodles - where have these been all my life Also had the chicken wings They were perfectly cooked crips and coated with just the right amount of sauce Great service Great ambiance - clean and pleasant read more

Pho 85 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We had lunch here today forth first time. Pho 85 is located in the corner of Cottle and Beswick Dr. next door to China Delight. They took over the Mochinut spot that closed in January 2026. We walked in and went straight to their front counter. We were shown to a table and given menus. We hadn't been there for 3 minutes and we were asked for our order. My goodness lol , we just sat down and have never been here before. We told the young lady we needed more time. The inside looks exactly the same as Mochinut except for replacing the Mochinut sign, with a Pho 85 sign above the angel wings painting on the wall. They also painted over all the pained doughnuts except for one. They packed as many tables as they could in there, because the space is small, but it works. They did great filling that space. We were finally ready to order. The waitress came and we ordered the shrimp spring rolls for our appetizer without bean sprouts. My hubby ordered #36 the pork and grilled shrimp rice plate and I ordered the #31 the grilled pork, grilled shrimp and egg rolls with no bean sprouts in the salad. Our waitress had a look on her face like she was upset and didn't want to be there. When I reminded her, kindly, about no bean sprouts in any of our food, she just stared me down with a look of disgust. She also didn't write our order down. I had a feeling that things were going to go wrong because of that and I was right, unfortunately. Our shrimp spring rolls arrived first. They came out within 7 minutes. I noticed that there were no bean sprouts, yay! However, one of the shrimps in the roll had three dark black spots on it. And they were not small spots either. There was no way I was going to consume this and I was surprised that they served this to us like that. I got the attention of our waitress and her superior came by as well to look at it and apologized and said they would remake it. It took 10 minutes for the remade shrimp spring rolls to come out. And guess what? They filled it with bean sprouts. So here we go again. I had to tell their manager that I told our waitress that I can't have bean sprouts and that we can't eat this. She looked pretty pissed off but took it back to have it remade again. Finally after waiting 15 minutes. They brought out the new shrimp spring rolls and they were made right. They did, however, forget to put the crushed peanuts on our dipping sauce.....oh well. The shrimp spring rolls were just okay. They were very plain with just rice noodles and lettuce with shrimp halves. No cilantro, carrots or anything else. The peanut dipping sauce was good. We added some sriracha to it and that made it better. Our main dishes took over 30 minutes to arrive and both orderes were wrong. They gave my husband a pork and rice plate with no shrimp and with 2 egg rolls he didn't order. Then my order arrived and all I got was pork, 1 egg roll chopped up and plain lettuce with bean sprouts lol . I mean really? At this point the whole thing was just laughable. This is why it's critical to write a person's order down! We had to explain to them what the was wrong and that took awhile. Instead of leaving leaving my husband's plate and bring out some shrimp on the side for him, they took his whole plate away. What a waste. He could have at least started eating the pork and rice. I guess since he didn't order the egg rolls they didn't want him to eat them. They were already on the same plate. At least let him eat them since you messed up his order. I had to show them a picture of what I ordered and explain to them I only didn't want beans sprouts. I did want the pickled carrots, daikon radish and cucumbers on it. I wanted it just like the picture but with no bean sprouts. Finally our food came out correct but all the pork and shrimp were ice cold and overcooked to the point of having trouble chewing it. I have never experienced anything like this before. I have to say it was very frustrating and disappointing to say the least. There was one employee who apologized and was very sincere about it. She was very sweet and didn't charge us for the shrimp spring rolls, which was kind of her. I just can't justify coming back here. I think there needs some improvement with customer service. I also think they need a better system with taking down orders that will avoid repeated mistakes and wasted food because of those mistakes. And please don't serve cold food to your customers. Overall, a very bad lack of communication and understanding of what we ordered. Numerous mistakes with our food, because of not properly communicating to the kitchen. And the quality of the food was just not there. Dried up grilled pork and shrimp that is served cold is not acceptable. The white rice was also dried up and old. I hope they can learn from these mistakes and improve their business. read more

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