Went here with my family. We ordered 2 Oxtail Combos, Beef Rib Pho, a kids pho with lean brisket, vietnamese coffee, and a mango smoothie. The broth was very flavorful. Meat was soft and had the right amount of fat. The meat for the beef rib pho was something you could call a dinosaur bone, it was huge. The meat fell off the bone. For the noodles, you get an option for regular sized or big sized. We all got regular sized noodles. The Vietnamese coffee was good. The mango smoothie was delicious. It didn't taste powdered and grainy. It was refreshing and had a good mango flavor. We got seated promptly and the food came out quickly. The food came out about 5-10 minutes after ordering. Inside, there were beautiful paintings on the wall and a mini golden disco ball on the ceiling. read more

Always excellent service with great portions. The bone in beef is cooked perfectly and pairs very well with the broth to add a deep richness to the soup. read more

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Super bomb, sick ambience, cool chopsticks, and great company! Went here for some pho for the first time in the city and loved it. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Really good pho spot in San Jose! The broth was rich, flavorful, and clearly had a lot of depth to it. I got the oxtail pho and the meat was incredibly tender and fell right off the bone. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh. The restaurant itself was clean and had a really nice atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely one of the better pho spots I've tried in the Bay Area and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the oxtail pho! read more

TIME: came here at 6:40 pm on a tuesday, was kind of packed, but still got seated at a small table in the middle for two. PARKING: is in a plaza center so not really hard to park anywhere at all. INTERIOR: very nice and casual seating, just a good handful of seats so if it's busy it would probably be hard to grab a seat unless you would want to wait SERVICE: you just get seated down, they take down your order, wait for food, and then you can either wait for them to come up and check you out or you can just get up and go to the front register and get checked out. FOOD: KOBE PHO - sooo good, the meat came out first, we got it torched and the meat came with onions which i added into my pho and it was so good. the meat is very tasty and not hard to bite at all. EGG ROLLS - super delicious, piping hot, good serving size, and great amounts of filling OVERALL: never had kobe pho and i'm glad it did. solid pho place that i loved trying. kind of different in a way read more

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Food: 9/10. Had the Special ox tail pho. Service: 9/10. Perfect after a 12-hr shift. The only thing was they were out of fresh noodles that day. Will have to come back to try it with fresh noodles! Tables are wayyy too close together though. I could hear everything the next table over was saying. Plus please provide more napkins! read more

My child and her father dine at Pho Duoi Bo quite frequently. Because I am generally not a fan of this particular meal, I've always declined the offers of coming here. Today, that all changed and I can understand Pho Duoi Bo's hype... Lemme start off by giving their BUY 10 BOWL, GET 1 FREE offer. This loyalty stamp program is a rarity and the business owner's generosity should 100% be celebrated. With that said, my BD is extremely forgetful and never actually gets anything stamped- LMAO!!! The menu offering is strictly pho. Beef pho, chicken pho, seafood pho.... They got it all. The only exception would be the appetizers: eggrolls or chicken wings. I like the sweet and simple approach- this simplifies things tremendously and the business focuses on their craft. WIN, WIN! Dinner consisted of: * Phở Đuôi Bò Đặc Biệt [SPECIAL Oxtail Pho Combination] * Tai Filetmignon, Nạm, Gân, Sách [Filetmignon steak, Well Done Flank, Tendon, Tripe] * Hành Dấm [Onion Vinegar] * Café SữaĐá [Vietnamese Ice Coffee] Herbs come out first and that is the initial foreshadowing of how your meal will essentially be. Pho Duoi Bo provides a nice portion of blanched bean sprouts, Thai basil, sliced jalapeños, & lemon wedges. Everything was top tier kinda fresh- vibrant green hues, the appropriate crisp factors proving the veg hasn't been sitting out or cut waaay waaay in advanced. The pho comes out shortly after along with the thinly sliced vinegar onion. For those of you who have never tried the onions, please do! This gives such a nice, tangy, bright, and crunchy factor to the meal- it helps balance the typical fatty broth. Both banh pho and banh pho tuoi were delicious- cooked well, portions were good, and they don't charge extra for the fresh version. The worst thing you can do is pay extra for some fresh noodles that end up being NOT SO FRESH with other pho establishments. Meats were plentiful and I enjoyed the chewy bite in my tendon chunks. My only honest complaint was wanting the broth to have a more depth flavoring of the spices and aromatics found in a legit bowl of liquid gold pho broth. Still very good but it just could have been ever so slightly better. 5/5 stars and that says a lot coming from someone who generally doesn't care for pho. The coffee alone is worth a return visit!! Food is great, the establishment is clean, and the service is really kind. I see you, Pho Duoi Bo!! You're absolutely doin' your thang and you're killing it in the kitchen!! Job well done! read more

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I think this might be the best pho I've had in San Jose. The broth is so flavorful and the cuts of meat are so meaty and tasty. The oxtail is a good addition to the pho, though it does make it pricier but it's worth trying if you're visiting Service is pretty fast and efficient. Despite having bit of a line we were seated fairly quickly after the wait. Also served pretty quickly after being seated. Restaurant is fairly casual and has some nice paintings as decor on the walls Overall highly recommend read more

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Pho Duoi Bo was buuusy at 12AM. I was worried we'd be cut off from being served, so it was nice to know they keep letting people in to dine until the actual closing time at 12:30AM. (I know of some restaurants that stop taking dine-in if it's close to closing hours.) The pho was good! I ordered #5 (Tai Filet mignon, Chín). Portion of meat/noodle was a little smaller than what I'm used to since I usually am fully stuffed after eating pho, but that wasn't the case here. Staff were pretty quick, despite the many customers. It's not a large place, but they fit as many tables as possible in the space. Glad I was able to dine here and appreciate the late hours! read more

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Came by myself around 1pm on a Saturday. It was pretty busy but I was seated in about 10 minutes. I came specifically for the #2 combo. It didn't seem that big when it came out, but it turned out to be very hearty. I'm a pretty big eater and it was more than enough to fill me up. The beef slide right off the bone! They gave me scissors to cut up the meat; the scissors were so useful! The broth flavor was on point. Not oily at all and not overpowering with spices. Absolutely loved it. The noodles were soft and the other meat was very good. This was definitely one of the better beef rib pho bowls I've had. San Jose has not shortage of Pho spots and I've tried over a dozen. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Special Combo #2- With Short Rib - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Definitely on top of my list for pho! Got there a little before 1pm and there was a wait. Make sure to write your name on the clipboard inside. It was a hot day but the heat doesn't keep people away from pho! Probably waited a good 15 minutes or so. Ordered the pho tai bo vien (rare beef w/ beef balls). You can choose between the regular and fresh noodles. My go to is the regular! Broth tasted flavorful and clean. Good portion of everything. Vegetable platter comes with boiled bean sprouts. Good sized place. The walls have really nice paintings on it - whoever did them is so talented! It looks like it was mainly two people handling everything. Easy parking in the plaza. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Pho tai bo vien w/ regular noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It was delicious! I got the #5 with filet and lean brisket. The meat was very tender and the broth was delicious. -1 star because I ordered the salted cream Vietnamese coffee, only to be told when it came out that they no longer had the salted cream. Had I known that, I wouldn't have ordered it. Also, no rice at all. It's noodles or nothing. More expensive than other places but you can taste the quality. read more

Returned again and had a great experience. It was our first time trying the the fried chicken, and it was pleasantly juicy and sweet, crispy and delicious! I also once again enjoyed the chinese donut. The broth was so clean and flavorful, the noodles firm and generous. We tried the short rib this time and it slid off the bone, very tender! Great spot and will come again. read more

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Took my family out to the new pho spot in town. Food: 5/5 You have the option of getting regular thin chewier noodles or fresh flat soft noodles and we all got the fresh noodles. Each bowl was loaded with meat! Often times when I picked up noodles, there would be meat slices that get picked up too. We got two orders of the short rib pho special and there was SO MUCH meat on the bone! They gave us scissors that we could use to cut the meat off. The short rib was very soft and good. Ambiance: 5/5 There is a good amount of parking in the plaza. There is a nice art mural in the background and lots of seating for different party sizes. The tables are big enough to fit several bowls of pho. They play modern music here and there is a screen to see which songs are playing. The pho is affordable here because you get a lot of meat and you will leave feeling very full! Service: 4/5 There is a pitcher of water with a lemon inside that you can pour yourself. My family of 4 ordered 4 pho bowls and I liked that we got two plates of vegetables to share. The waiter only mentioned the number of our pho order so it took awhile to differentiate which bowls was which. I usually ask for rare steak on the side but it costs $1 extra so I didn't get that and it we still red in my broth so it was fine. It was really good with high quality meat. I highly recommend this spot! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - 6. Tai Filet Mignon, well done flank - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Quick and efficient service! Can customize pho with whatever type of meat you want. Large portions, tender meat, good broth! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The second i tasted a sip of the broth, I knew this was going to be the best pho i've ever had. There was so much flavor in the broth, I ended up drinking nearly the entire massive bowl. My stomach didn't appreciate me for that - but it was delicious and i'd do it again. The meats were all very tender and high quality - I think the amount of meat wasn't the most generous i've ever seen, but I think it was reasonable in terms of portion size/balance. The bean sprouts they give you are blanced, so they're not crispy. Personally, i like the raw bean sprouts, but that's just a preference, still amazing overall. We also got a lychee tea which was a little sweet, but very good overall. This is my new favorite pho spot, I will be here regularly. read more

I loved the pho--it was easily one of the best bowls I've had! The broth had so much depth and was perfectly seasoned without being too salty. You could smell and taste the different spices before even taking the first bite, especially the cinnamon and star anise. The filet mignon was incredibly tender and complemented the broth perfectly. I also enjoyed the noodles, although they were slightly softer than I personally prefer. The portion size was generous and very satisfying. Overall, the pho was flavorful, aromatic, and well balanced. I would definitely order it again! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Filet Mignon 4. Pho Filet Mignon Rare Steak - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 Party of: 2 Time: around 10pm Meal: Dinner 2. Short Rib Special Combo / Pho Suon Bo ($22.75) 14. Pho Filet Mignon Steak, Well Done Flank, Tendon, Tripe ($17.98) *Sale Tax - 10% ($4.07) On the way back to SJ, the hubby and I decided to actually stop to have a meal. There weren't many options for late night on Tues, so we decided to try out the pho here. We walked in and were seated immediately. Tho it was actually pretty busy for a random Tues night. My pho was good. Lots of meat, veggies, etc. The broth was a little on on sweeter side for me. The hubs mentioned that as well. Both I balanced it with a bunch of hot sauce. I know they are more known for their kobe bowl, but idk. It didn't seem like it was gonna elevate the pho, so I decided against trying it. Maybe an excuse for a return. Good pho tho a lil pricey. Extra points for staying open late on a weekday. REVIEW #4065 read more

Pho Duoi Bo - 2. Short Rib Special Combo / Pho Suon Bo ($22.75) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's okay. Came here due to high help rating. It was decent seafood pho with minimal protein added on for $17 but the part that made it just okay was I was so thirsty post dinner. Will have to try other places in the area. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service is quick and great. The server was quick to seat us and take our order. She was very knowledgeable and answered my questions well. The place looks clean and well maintained. There is plenty of seating and the condiments are always topped off. Food is great and flavorful. Bowls are reasonably priced for the type of meat they use read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Thai Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Husband really want to try this place and I am glad we did because it was really good. The food came out really fast. We also did not wait long for our table. The broth is flavorful. I didn't have to add anything else. I got the combo oxtail pho -comes with oxtail, beef and tendon. The meat is tender. The broth is awesome. Husband got the beef ribs. The meat is so soft, tender and pullout the bone. There is a lot stores in here so be prepared to wait for parking spot. Its a busy place. read more

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place is ok but a bit messy on floor. may be because it was very busy when i went there on saturday. basically, you just order phở here and for foods: * phở đuôi bò đặc biệt: the broth is clear but i will say need a bit more flavor. since this phở is combination or the complete one, i will say meats not that much but tripe and tendon are so good. for the oxtail, i think need to cook a bit longer in order to make it tender... * phở tái kobe: i will say the same broth as phở đuôi bò đặc biệt but the meats for this phở is torched and perfectly done by the staff... prices are average, i think. just a comment: please fix the bathroom lock for security purposes ~ lol... read more

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I visited Pho Duoi Bo in San Jose, CA [2465 Alvin Ave] on Monday, 06/29/26, around 11:30 AM. I came here because I've seen a lot of social media buzz (specifically Instagram) associated with this restaurant. For lunch, I ordered the #2, which was the SPECIAL Short Rib Combination Pho, priced at $22.75. I must say that this bowl of soup was beyond flavorful and filling. The meat from the Short Rib was generous in portion, the broth was tasty and the additions of other meats/veggies were great. My pho included basil leaves, squeezed lemon juice, jalapeño peppers, and sriracha sauce. The service was attentive. The inside of the restaurant was amazing, especially with the gold-forward details and wall art. The sauces and utensils were even nicely organized for use at the dining tables. Overall, I was impressed with the execution of the SPECIAL Short Rib Combination Pho. SPECTACULAR! I'm from the 209 area, so the drive was well worth it. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

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We were in the neighborhood and decided to stop by after seeing the great Yelp reviews. I'm so glad we did! We came around 1 p.m. on a Sunday, and the restaurant wasn't crowded. We were seated right away, and seeing lots of Vietnamese customers made us feel like we picked the right place. After looking at the menu, it was clear that the signature here is the oxtail pho. The giant bowl looked amazing, but I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered the #4 rare beef pho while my husband got the signature oxtail pho. When the food arrived, my bowl looked a little plain compared to his overflowing bowl of oxtail and other cuts of beef. Luckily, he shared some with me, and it turned out to be the perfect combination. The broth was absolutely delicious. It was rich, flavorful, and served piping hot. Honestly, it's one of the best pho broths I've had, and I enjoyed it even more than Pho Ha Noi. The beef was tender, and my husband loved how much oxtail came with his bowl. The restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and they even have a buy 10, get 1 free loyalty card, which was a nice surprise. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

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My go to spot for Pho in San Jose. Broth is authentic and well seasoned..and caters to my palate perfectly. Service is fast and friendly. Highly recommended read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Pho is unique, delicious, and the best part... they are open late!! I got the pho Kobe, which is not really offered at typical Vietnamese pho shops, so I decided to give it a try and yeah, this was really good! What they do differently here is torch the Kobe beef, plate it on the side, and you eat the smokey savory beef slices as you are eating your pho (I always get fresh noodles, they are better trust me) the beef was soft, tender, and had a fantastic bite with the fresh pho noodles. Also the soup was incredibly beefy, and a bit oily, but I actually like that in my pho soups! it's a pretty decent sized restaurant, and I absolutely love they are open late whenever I am craving some pho. However the lighting is actually so bright in there, that is my only feedback, but the pho itself is delicious! read more

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4.7 stars with 1,000+ reviews? You know I had to pull up and see what this spot was all about. Egg Rolls (Pork & Shrimp) You can skip this appetizer. The filling looked to have carrots, glass noodles, minced pork, and shrimp. It had a good crunch, but the filling itself was pretty flavorless. The sweet chili sauce was just okay, but honestly, it was needed to add some sort of flavor to the egg rolls. Special Short Rib Combination The short rib had a decent flavor and was slightly tender. All of the meats were solid quality, and the tendon and tripe were nice additions. However, I wasn't a fan of the broth. It had a beefy flavor, but there was also a noticeable MSG-like taste that I didn't enjoy. I got the skinny noodles, and my goodness.. they were extremely overcooked. The noodles were mushy and chopped up, which really took away from the experience. Special Oxtail Pho Combination My fiancée had this one. It's essentially the same combination as the short rib order, but with oxtail instead. Again, the noodles were overcooked. The oxtail itself was good, but the texture was oddly inconsistent. One piece was pretty tender, while another was noticeably tougher. Some pieces also had much more fat than others. I'd say if you're already in the area, sure, give it a try. But personally, I wouldn't drive 20+ minutes just to grab pho here. This is a one and done for me. read more

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Open until 12:30 AM daily. We arrived quite late, maybe around 11 PM, and there was a waitlist. The service was kind of nonexistent and lagging but quite typical for a pho shop. The floors were dirty with food still there, too. Giving them some slack because they're open late and I would think they've been busy and working hard all day. I know their name translates to pho oxtail but no one in our group ordered it. We each had different combinations and one chicken pho. When our bowls came out, my first thought was the serving size was small but in a big bowl. However, once I started eating, it was definitely plentiful and filling. The broth was slightly too salty for my liking but it was still aromatic and tasty. The chicken pho was said to be delicious as well, as it had a clean and definitive flavor. It was also served with a side of nuoc mam gung to dip the chicken in. Overall, good late night pho spot. read more

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Pretty good for late night pho, for me it's all in the broth and it was good! Full of flavor, and the store was very busy!!!!! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Chicken pho (thigh) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here for dinner one day and heard about it online that they serve northern vietnamese style pho. I ordered the chicken pho and the beef rib combo pho. Both pho came out hot, I really like how the soup was hot and not cold at all. The chicken pho was okay - not my favorite that I have tried but good amount of meat. The beef rib combo pho had also a lot of meat and good size, but the broth itself was a bit too sweet for me. However, this can be adjusted with some lime. I would say that their beef pho is better here for sure compared to their chicken one. Also, it's nice that they also have option of different noodles. read more

Such a good spot! I've been here 3 times in the past couple months. I always get my pho with the fresh noodle and it's so much better in my opinion! The broth is sweet and full of umami! All the meat is so tender and well cooked. Would come back to get more for sure. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - 14. Tai Filet Mignon, Nạm, Gân, Sách - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place has easily become one of my favorite spots for a steaming hot bowl of pho. The meat options are great, the broth is super flavorful, and they put a ton of green onions in your bowl. It's a bit farther for me, location-wise, but always worth the drive! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious! Worth the 20 min drive. Came in at 10:30pm, no wait, quick service. Ordered number 19 and 15 and sooo good. Love the generous green onion and cilantro. Giving 4 because the chairs and table were little dirty and we asked to moved to another spot. And I don't think nuoc Mia was fresh. Ordered 1 and there was a gap, but also tasted super sweet and didn't hear the machine running or anything. Would come back! read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Soo glad we found this place! Now we have a favorite chicken pho place to go to. Got the combo and the breast only chicken pho. Broth was flavorful, good portion of noodles and chicken. Loved that the soup came out temperature hot! We also loved the eggrolls, very peppery and enjoyed that it had shrimp in it! The sauces were good along with their chili sauce. Place has plenty of seats inside. Parking is good too. Service was kind and quick. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The beef broth is some of the best tasting I've ever had. I love this place. The #1 or #2 are can't miss. read more

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If you're looking for a solid bowl of pho in East San Jose, Pho Duoi Bo is definitely worth a visit. The pho was flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. The broth had a rich taste, and everything tasted fresh. Great place to satisfy a pho craving, and I'd happily come back again. read more

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Staff was really nice. I didn't see the option for the food challenge since I saw it on social media. Food was amazing. I love the amount of oxtail in the pho. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Oxtail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best Pho I have had in a while. Very northern style. Get the fresh noodle! Breadstick is a bit oily but manageable. read more

The ox tail and the short rib pho is the bomb! They were even featured in the SF Chronicle for their amazing Ox tail pho! Super tender delicious and doesn't have that msg feeling from other places. They are generous with the meat and super friendly. Must try! They have beautiful drawings on the wall to transform you somewhere scenic and outdoors. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We love Pho and this place did not disappoint! I got the Beef Rib Dinosaur fall of the bone Pho! My wife got the Oxtail Pho combination. Both Pho had good Aroma and broth had wonderful flavors to them. Service was fast and efficient. Place was packed and people was in and out with people. Definitely be back if we are in town again. read more

Pho Duoi Bo - Ox Tail combination pho! 4/5 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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