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    Pho 85

    4.7 (160 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Trevor N.

    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.

    Gina M.

    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!

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    Don L.

    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!

    Pho tai with beef balls & regular noodles
    Jenny Y.

    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!

    Inside very spacious
    Michael N.

    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

    Pho special #1
    Garrett T.

    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!

    Thai tea
    Alaine M.

    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.

    #5
    John L.

    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.

    Kevin P.

    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.

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    Sai R.

    We're very glad that there's a nice pho restaurant open nearby! The portions are big and the taste is great too! We have been coming regularly! The staff is friendly and the environment is clean.

    Quoc H.

    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.

    Anna L.

    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.

    The vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls is delicious. Got a free milk tea

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    banh cuon is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes, and I've had a fair share in my lifetime, and…read morethis place has literally the BEST banh cuon I've ever had! Banh cuon Dac biet 1000/10 - it's freshly made you can just tell. It comes with the meat filled one and the shrimp one, and let me tell you, the rice flour roll itself is so flavorful, soft and silky. I've truly never had anything like it. They put a generous amount of meat inside this banh cuon and it complements so well with the fried shallots. Bun rieu 9/10 - the soup was so umami and flavorful, they included a big crab ball inside with tons of tofu and noodles, portions in this dish are generous as well. I think the main star dish here is the banh cuon though It only took me so long to try because every time I come, there's always a super long line but luckily today there was no wait! This place has been on my radar for 4 years! They also cater so if I ever just want to eat banh cuon in the comfort of my home I might just order a big platter to eat and share with my friends!

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    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.

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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.

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