Recently came here for lunch and it was so good I now have it on my lunch rotation list! It's kind of in an odd area, but well worth the trip. Definitely gets packed during lunch, but the service is so quick, I can always squeeze it in during an hour lunch break. There's plenty of tables, so no matter how packed it gets you still feel like you have space. I love the vermicelli bowls with pork or chicken, and the chicken plate is perfect for the days I want something lighter. Packed full of flavor and great portion sizes... highly recommend read more

Solid little pho restaurant. Quick, easy, and the staff is always friendly! There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu offers standard Vietnamese rice plates and pho! Parking can be tricky but we've always found a spot to park when we are picking up our order. read more

The pricing is a bit high compared to the overall dining environment, location is somewhat isolated, the dining setting is the low end pho spots. Pho priced around $18-20, small portion. There are many pho restaurants offer similar or even better quality for less price. I ordered the seafood pho, broth was clear and flavorful, I felt quite thirsty afterward, may be lot of MSG. On the bright side, staffs were friendly and welcoming. The food was served in a short time which I appreciated read more

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Super convenient if you're staying at the Fairfield. It's a no frills, simply decorated joint with solid pho. Menu is limited but clear. Pricing is decent. Service is mom and pop vibes. read more

Pho Bel-Air - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Small cramped room tables too close together . No wait area for take out orders . Tap to pay payment method didn't work and couldn't enter card number manually . Tried to pay with cash but they didn't accept one of the $20 bills because it had a slight rip on the edge. Walked out with getting my order through and everyone looking at me which was embarrassing so I went to the pizza shop next door and wow tap to pay works in there. Seeing that the place was packed its a bit hard to imagine everyone paid with cash or card .If I was being negative I would say they were being discriminatory but they have a lot of customers so food must be good but I guess I'll never know . Anyways pho bel are you guys need to tighten up because you lost a potential weekly customer . -0 stars read more

I've been coming here for a while. Today when I ordered and paid with Apple Cash, their system didn't work and they made me try again. I looked on the transactions and it showed there were two pending for here. I ended up leaving with no food and then taking $63.14 Hopefully I can get those two transactions reversed and get my money back. I guess it's time to try elsewhere. read more

Pho Bel-Air is located in a small strip mall with 3 other tightly bunched restaurants, like Starbucks, Slice Pizza, and Sam & Curry. Parking is really challenging in this small parking lot. The service was friendly and prompt. [Disclaimer] This review is only for a drink. I got a Thai Ice Tea. It was flavorful, with a strong tea taste, but mellow and creamy once you stirred it together. I'll be back to try a meal. read more

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During my business stay in San Jose, my cousin, Ryan, met up with me at my hotel, the DoubleTree, for a late dinner on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Most places around the area were closing soon. Through yelp, I found PHO' BEL-AIR. Kudos to them for keeping later hours than others on weeknights. We actually could have walked to the restaurant from the hotel as it was not even a five-minute drive. There was sufficient parking in the lot of the small shopping centre and we found a space right away. The venue looked tiny from the outside, but once we walked inside, the place proved to be pretty decent in size. From the stacked chairs outside the front door, I assumed that they offer outdoor seating, but patio seating was already closed when we arrived. We came in past 9 without reservations to a dining room with only a few tables occupied. We were welcomed and seated to a table immediately. The single dining room has rows of marble top tables and wooden chairs. On the night of our visit the place appeared to be clean and tidy. Pho Bel-Air's menu is short and sweet with four APPETIZERS, 1.5 pages of NOODLE SOUP options (choice of BEEF, CHICKEN, VEGETABLE), and a last page of BEVERAGES, SMOOTHIES, and PEARL DRINKS. Below are what we ordered. 108. AVOCADO SMOOTHIE (SINH TO BO, $7.25) - Yummy! 109. STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE with Boba (SINH TO DAU, $7.25) - My cousin, Ryan enjoyed this beverage of his. 3. FRIED EGG ROLLS (CHA GIO, 4, $9.60) - Very good! These Vietnamese egg rolls were fried to a perfect golden crisp. I was super happy that they didn't use the weird wrapper that bubbles up and gets chewy. 2. VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS (GOI CUON CHAY, 2, $9.60) - I loved how the tofu slices were the same length as the rolls instead of small, cut up pieces. 11. RARE STEAK (PHO TAI, SMALL $17.25) - Yay for offering size options for pho! Is it just me or have most other Vietnamese joints gotten rid of bowl sizes for pho? I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to order a small bowl here. The soup was not bad, the broth was just a little weak in flavour. Service was extremely friendly and warm. If in the area again, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back for more rolls and a smoothie. read more

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everything about this place is just as awesome as the owner! walking in, he was very welcoming and kind. we had the rice place with chicken and shrimp, presented beautifully and the chicken wasn't dry. the place was pretty packed and had a good space for seating, but we were still taken care of fast. Would come here again for a comforting meal. read more

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The server was super nice and sat my group (12 ppl) almost immediately. The place was pretty spacious for a small restaurant. I got the chicken noodle soup and the flavors were simple but perfect. I added some sriracha and hosin to my bowl which added even more flavor. The broth was flavorful and the shredded chicken was nice and tender. This was a solid bowl of pho but didn't really wow me. read more

Pho Bel-Air - 20. Chicken Soup with Rice Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First off I saw very good reviews for this place plus it was right by the hotel I was staying at. I ordered pho, chicken and rice and some shakes. I was disappointed because the pho noodles were extremely soggy and overcooked. The shakes were just okay tasting. Service was okay as well. read more

Pho Bel-Air - Chicken and rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came by here to pick up some food. Been told my people that the pho here is really good. I may have even been here before years ago?! Im more of a vermicelli plate person as opposed to pho. The chicken vermicelli plate did not disappoint. First, it was PACKED with tender and well spiced chicken. The noodles held up to being doused in sauce. The greens were fresh and crisp. The only thing I would have liked is if the items were layered like they would be if you are in. The to go box had partitions and the greens and peanuts were separate from the noodles and chicken so I couldn't mix them up as I do. But, minor issue. The food came out fast. A bonus was that the plate was so big it fed two of us! Well, that and an order of spring rolls. Crispy goodness. read more

Nice Vietnamese eatery. Located across the parking lot of our hotel, Springhill Suites. Enjoyed the beef pho. Would recommend for a quick meal. Service was friendly and attentive. Not very noisy and it appears that they have a brisk takeout business. read more

This is some of the most delicious Pho I have ever eaten. My daughter and I were in town for a dance recital, and were thrilled to see restaurants in the same parking lot as our hotel. She had never tried Pho, so I thought it was a great opportunity. The food tastes so incredibly fresh and the portions are giant. read more

Pho Bel-Air - Vegetable Pho and beef brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

久しぶりにPho Bel Airに戻ってきました。4ヶ月ぶりくらいになると思うんですが、ひと口食べた瞬間、「なんでこんなに間を空けてしまったんだ...！」と、自分にツッコミを入れたくなるくらい、やっぱりうまかったです。 特にビーフシチュー。もうね、スプーンが止まらない。旨すぎて一滴も残せない。むしろ、器を軽く傾けて、最後の一滴まできれいにすくいたくなる。肉の柔らかさ、スープの深み、どれを取っても完璧。そしてなにより、めちゃくちゃ食べやすいんですよね。するするっと入ってくる感じで、気づけば完食。しかも量もちゃんとあるのに、ぺろっといけちゃう。これは危険な美味しさ。 そしてサービスも素晴らしい。店員さんたちは全員優しくて、対応も早い！中でも、ちょっと頭の光り方が素敵で、メガネをかけた中年男性スタッフさん、あの人ほんとすごい。無駄のない動き、細やかな気配り、見てて気持ちがいいくらい。料理のスピードも早いし、待ってる間も安心感があります。 最近は日本人のお客さんも増えているようで、納得の味。あの優しいスープの深みは、日本人の舌にもぴったりハマると思います。 というわけで、次は4ヶ月も空けずにまた来ます。本当にここは"ただのフォー屋さん"じゃない、"帰ってきたくなる場所"です。おすすめ。 read more

Pho Bel-Air - 今日の大好きなビーフシチュー！うまかった。 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I needed something for lunch because the hotel restaurant was closed and I'm so glad I came here!! If you're walking to this spot don't make the same mistake as I did and go to the back! The entrance is across from the Fairfield, opposite the Main Street. It's a small building but still with plenty of seating and feels very homey. You can tell this is a family owned business and I love that vibe. I only ordered to go, but the customer service was great. I got the small chicken soup with rice noodle as well as fried vegetable egg rolls. It was ready in about 10 minutes so very fast! Even though I ordered to go I had to see what the egg rolls were about while they were fresh. They came out piping hot and fried hard which I like! They were very crispy and I really enjoyed the sauce they came with. Even after my 10 minute walk back to the hotel the rest were still amazing! It's hard to tell from the pictures but considering I got the small it came with a lot of noodles which is a win for me. Maybe it could have used a little more chicken but the serving size was more than enough. I thought the broth was very flavorful and had good "body". It was ~$30 for my meal which was pretty expensive to me, but also I am not used to the California prices. Still worth it and would come back if I'm in the area. read more

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Of course we were craving pho! No one was opened so early near Coleman Costco but Pho Bel-air so we gave them a try. We arrived after 9am, service was fast since it was not busy. I got chicken pho and dad got tendon only pho. Broth was good, it was a noodle overload for both of us. They have a large television in the center of their establishment we got to watch the news while we waited. Pros: 1) hours of operation 2) we each got our own plate of garnish 3) parking 4) fast service Cons: 1) pricey for what we got 2) hardly any meat :( read more

Local treasure. The food is fantastic and the owner/operator is a gem. He is always smiling and always courteous. Recommend 100% read more

Pho Bel-Air - #13. Rare Steak and Well-Done Brisket Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went to a management class at the hotel next door so during break we were looking for lunch! We were standing outside and someone came out and said this is the spot .. so we went in! My boss and I ordered the chicken pho with egg noodles!! OMG it was incredible!!! Our other co worked ordered the veggie pho and he said it was amazing as well!! Kinda in a mall you would not expect to be so great but it was delicious! They took our order and brought our food so quick!! Definitely heading back there! Thanks to the family that suggested we gifs it a try read more

The food here hits so hard. The grilled meats for their vermicelli bowls are charred and the fish sauce is the perfect amount of salty/sweet. I get it with extra veggies and no noddles for a low carb version. Bless the owners for doing that for me. I also like a side of broth to sip on. It has good depth and a slightly different flavor from usual pho. I think it's a little bit sweeter, but either way I love it. The place is clean and they have a moderate amounts of seats. My current go to Vietnamese restaurant! read more

Pho Bel-Air - 60. Grilled Pork and Shrimp with Vermicelli Bowl, pho, 50. Beef Stew Soup with Rice Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing from the moment before I even walked into the restaurant. Wait staff is so attentive and gracious. Food is delicious. Order was mostly appetizer size bites. read more

Probably the BEST pho I've had so far in the Bay Area. The owner is very nice, says hello, please & thank you to customers. The food is REALLY good. Only thing is one time (out of 4 though) the noodles were a little less portion, so I had to ask for extra because I was hungry, but the extra noodles were more than enough. One thing that might sway you from coming here though is the pricing. It is literally the most expensive pho I've seen in the Bay area. Pho Tai with around 15% tip is already $20+ & when I added extra noodle the one time I got less portion it was $25 with tip. I don't think a bowl of pho should cost THAT much, but at that point we're being really picky about a couple bucks. But when I like a restaurant I keep coming back, so that matters if you eat somewhere multiple times per week/month. The environment & ambiance is nice though. Very spacious & they play popular, calming American pop music right now. read more

Had a late night Pho run at Bel-Air tonight and everything was so good. The food was delicious -- especially the egg roll, which was super crispy and flavorful. What really stood out though was the service. I believe our server was named Than, and he was the only person serving and also running the cashier, and he handled it all like a pro. He was quick, friendly, and did everything with a smile, even though he was clearly super busy. Super impressed by how smoothly he managed everything. Definitely coming back! read more

Food: delicious; Service: on point; Ambiance: good for families or a romantic evening out.

I'm a give this place four stars it's not your bougie pho spot. If you're looking for someplace, where are you gonna sit there and take pictures inside the restaurant I look all cute and fancy this isn't it? If you want some please with great pho and pleasant service then you hit the nail on head here. The flavor of the broth itself hot spicy seasoned. Oh my goodness I really loved it. I ordered the fatty brisket. Yes they don't give you a whole bunch of meat, but it's just enough and it's tender with the.Pho. And nine of the 10 times you really gonna enjoy it. I did. read more

Pho Bel-Air - Fatty brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Small restaurant but I barely find the right authentic taste (less greasy soup) for Cambodia beef stews anywhere in the Bay Area and this is the first one in Vietnamese style that has very little greasy soup to eat compared to other beef stew places anyway it's tasty, authentic food similar to Cambodia dishes of beef stew. Must try it read more

Pho Bel-Air - Beef stew soup with egg noodles (way less greasy than others beef stew in the Bay Area) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We have been coming here for many years but we haven't been back for several months. The last time we were here we were not all that happy with the raw beef pho. The broth was watered down and the portions of raw meat and noodles were seriously lacking. We always order the number 11. This time the beef pho was different, the broth was very aromatic and flavorful. The noodles were cooked just right and not mushy. The portions of noodles and raw steak were very generous and more than I could eat in my small bowl. The service was very fast and friendly. We were talking to the owner and she did confirm they had a Chef change in early spring of this year. The bowls of pho we had today were delicious and we will be returning again soon. read more

Pho Bel-Air - #11 raw steak beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho Bel-Air is a good spot to get some good pho. But something about it just didn't feel authentic. I'm talking about the broth. The broth lacked the depth and richness that I'm used to from great pho restaurants. Unfortunate. The spring rolls are pre-made, but I feel like most places are? Spring rolls were just meh. Egg rolls were good though. Service was fine. Parking abundant, but seems like it could fill up quite quickly. With so many good pho places around, I'd pass. read more

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Delicious and super fast! I highly recommend the hot and sour seafood soup and pho. Their pho is not loaded with msg flavor and you can still taste the spices. A new fav! read more

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Bustling lunch spot with very quick service. The pho was standardly delicious. It's what I expect from a pho spot from the noodles, meat quantity, and broth quality. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving pho! Also there is a parking lot out front with ample parking and even outdoor seating! read more

Pho Bel-Air - Pho 17. Rare Steak, Tendon and Tripe Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Had the best service from the sweetest owner!! He was so nice and smiley. The food was delicious and it came out quick! We were so hungry because it was so late that I actually devoured it without taking a photo first. My 3 things I need for a good bowl of pho: flavorful broth, not overcooked noodles, tender meat. And this place checked all those 3 things off for me! I will definitely be coming back again! It's also conveniently located near the airport so if you have a flight that lands before 10pm, I would recommend!! read more

Came here because I was in the area! This is a small family owned business and we were seated immediately. I ordered the rare steak pho, the steak was overcooked to my liking and the broth could have been more flavorful; however, it was a very generous serving size and quick service! read more

Pho Bel-Air - 11. Rare Steak Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I been here several times. Fast service! Friendly environment and Clean. The food is delicious very flavorful. I love their egg rolls, spring rolls etc. I highly recommend this place. Try it out! read more

Fantastic pho! I stopped by after the 49ers game for a late night meal, and the place was loaded with with others from the game. Despite the crowd, the owner was impressively attentive, quickly preparing tables and providing great service. I ordered vegetable soup to share with my sister, and it was delicious; lots of noodle and vegetables. The broth was so flavorful that we almost finished it all afterwards. I also tried the chicken noodle soup that my grandparents ordered, which was also delicious, with a savory broth. Overall, it was a great experience with great service. Would love to come here again! read more

Pho Bel-Air - 30. Mixed Vegetable Soup with Rice Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I sadly don't have a picture of my order but!!! The food was pretty good and a pretty decent price. We went in a little late probs the hour before closing time to grab a quick meal before heading back home, the person who greeted us was very nice and friendly. It was cozy place to chat with a friend while eating. The portions were a pretty decent size to match the price I got the vermicelli noodles and a cup of water on the side and I believe my total was 19$. At some point I started to get full a little half way down the bowl. Would come here again if I get the chance :P read more

The worst broth of my life, maybe it was a bad day for them. I don't know, but it was absolutely disgusting and I will never be back ever again. Cold soup with big hard broccoli. read more

This place was really great I definitely recommend coming back. Food and customer service was great. Thai had great energy which also made the experience really good. 10/10 if you not coming here ya mama a *** read more

Dropped in for a quick lunch while I was at a training nearby with a coworker because it was walking distance from the location. This pho restaurant was pleasantly good, but in a location that I probably wouldn't visit again just because the parking lot is really small. The broth was aromatic and flavorful, all you could ask for in a bowl of pho. The restaurant was small and the seating was cramped, but they had all you could need for a quick bite. I would drop in for a quick bite again if in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. read more

Service was great, ordered my food and it came out pretty quickly. The food was so tasty, and the noodles were cooked perfectly, and broth was flavorful. Place was also clean inside and thao was the best waiter. read more

I eat here often, and I must say the service is exceptional. The staff is very pleasant and has a wonderful sense of hospitality. The food is, of course, especially delicious -- I highly recommend anyone in the area to come and visit! read more