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    Pho Luc Lac

    4.6 (746 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Pho Eye Round Steak Noodle Soup
    Xace L.

    AMAZING QUALITY. WOW. ALWAYS IMPRESSED. the most authentic, healthy, high quality ingredients used. Not to mention the servers at Luc Lac are absolutely handsome and gorgeous. Ultra authentic; dis what u need bro

    Combination Fried Rice
    Brandon H.

    Best hole in the wall pho spot!! Service is amazing, they always do their best to take care of everyone. Pho broth is always very clean and flavorful, and you always gotta get fresh noodles. Combination fried rice is one of the best I've had, so flavorful and huge portion. Spring rolls are so fresh and fish sauce wings are perfectly crisp and taste amazing. We got the Thai tea to wash it all down and it was 10/10. Can't recommend this place enough, just go eat there.

    Teena T.

    Came here for the first time after hearing great things about this place. I ordered a "bun dac biet" and my husband ordered a pho thai. the food came out quick which is nice! the pho broth was very flavorful. my order came out and i was able to take a couple of bites of the thit nuong and it was really good. i liked it. unfortunately i didn't get to try the shrimp or eggrolls as i noticed a strand of hair in the bowl which quickly made me lose my appetite. a worker came by (guy with glasses) and asked how everything was and i told him about what i had found and he was very very apologetic about it and even offer to remake my order or any other food item i wanted.but with the restaurant closing within 10 mins, i said it was ok and passed on the kind offer. to be honest if the employees weren't so nice and took accountability i would've given this place 0 starts if i could but thanks to great employee, the service was worth the stars i gave. maybe one day ill come back and i hope this wouldn't happen again but as for now, ill pass.

    Regular Size Beef Combination Pho ($16.95)
    Rachel L.

    Out of all the pho spots in SJ this would definitely not be my first pick, but it's not a horrible option either. I got the Beef Combination Pho and the broth was on the salty side. The meat looked over cooked but once I ate it it was still soft. They don't give a lot of meat though. Good amount of noodles which I appreciate. All they did was take our orders and give our orders. Had to ask for sauce tray because they forgot. Place is super casual and a good amount of people in a weekday lunch! Overall: 3.8/5

    Pad See Ew
    Eric S.

    I've been at least 20 times, and i've put my family on Pho Luc Lac too. Fried rice is sometimes absolute fire with perfect wok hei, and sometimes kind of mid, maybe depends on the chef. Pho here is consistently great and the bun bo hue is one of the best in the area. My girlfriend is obsessed with the hue and we go like once a week for it. Service is solid and typically pretty quick. We love seeing the same folks around since it's family owned and we are excited to try their new menu item, the "Pho Luc Lac" which is a darker, umami broth twist on their usual pho. It combines their (also delicious) Bo Luc Lqc marinated Filet dish

    Salvatore P.

    Pho Luc Lac on Branham Lane in West San Jose is definitely worth checking out! I stopped by for lunch today and ordered the pho with steak and meatballs, and it was honestly one of the best bowls of pho I've had in a long time. The broth was hot, rich, and full of flavor, and the steak and meatballs were both delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and the portion was very satisfying. You can tell they put care into preparing their food, because every bite was flavorful and enjoyable. I'm really glad I decided to come here for lunch today. The food completely hit the spot, and I left very happy and satisfied. I will definitely be coming back again soon and highly recommend Pho Luc Lac to anyone looking for a delicious and flavorful bowl of pho in West San Jose!

    Bbh, pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye, pho ap chao (crispy chow fun) and Bo luc lac (shaken beef) with tomato flavored rice. Yum yum!
    Jen N.

    Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was great to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ!

    Combo fried rice
    Jean L.

    The fried rice is really good, and the pho broth has such a deep, authentic flavor. Service was great too! Tried their drinks for the first time and they were solid. Definitely a good spot!

    The back of the restaurant
    Yeldis M.

    We came here bc I was craving Spring Rolls. And to my delight the peanut butter sauce was pretty delicious! It had a hint of spicy-ness which for me was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is also super casual. The service is as good too although the young gentleman was on his phone both time we wanted to get his attention. My bf Beef Plate was good he says. He certainly finished it all.

    Hot Jasmine green tea
    Diane W.

    We came here today for the first time for lunch. We both love Vietnamese food, so we were excited to see what they had to offer. They are located in the Branham shopping center off of Branham and Rose Ave. They share a huge parking lot with other establishments in that center. When we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. I noticed that all the tables were taken. They were very busy. The inside is very nice and each table has a caddy with silverware, chopsticks and napkins as well as hot sauce and hoisin sauce. We studied the menus we were given. Ice water was brought out to us while we were deciding on what we wanted. We ordered two hot jasmine green teas to start with. For our appetizer we ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls. My hubby decided to get the grilled shrimp rice vermicelli bowl and I ordered the Shaken Beef rice plate with tomato garlic rice. I was asked how I wanted the beef to be cooked. I chose medium rare. Our hot teas came out right away followed by our spring rolls. The tea was hot and soothing. The spring rolls were delicious with the peanut sauce it came with. Our mains, came out next. My hubb loved his grilled shrimp rice vermicelli bowl. He also liked the side of fish sauce that came with it. My Shaken Beef plate was absolutely delicious. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and was so tender. The flavor of the beef, with the peppers and onions, with a savory sauce, was so good. The tomato garlic rice was also tasty. I liked that there was some salad on my plate as well. The dish was amazing. Both main dishes we received had generous portions and we thought the prices were decent. The staff were so nice and attentive. Our overall experience was excellent. The food was very good as wells as the customer service. We look forward to returning soon.

    shaken beef
    Gina N.

    I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite. I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :)

    Nothing left in the bowl! SO GOOD

    Yum! Demolished the food! Pho Luc Lac is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose, and I had an incredible experience at this place. The food was tasty, fresh, and perfectly cooked, with authentic Vietnamese flavors that made each bite truly enjoyable. What is more, the staff provided excellent service--they were friendly, caring, and warm but never seemed to rush their customers. What impressed me about the restaurant is the quality of food and services they provide together with big portions of food. Clearly, this is something that the restaurant takes great pride in. I strongly recommend Pho Luc Lac to everyone who is willing to enjoy some authentic Vietnamese food in San Jose. I will definitely visit there again!

    Pho Bo Luc Lac ( Shaken Beef)
    Eric N.

    Friday night at 7pm, it was poppin'! Waited about 15 minutes for a party of 6 Service was quick and attentive, as expected at a viet restaurant. Pho Luc Lac: Beef was tender and flavorful, but the broth was a little too salty to be honest Drunken Noodles: star of the show! Highly recommend to order this and share with your party Pad Thai and Bo Luc Lac were good enough, nothing to harp on though. Good alternative if you don't want to head over to east side, but if you do come, get the drunken noodles!!

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    23 days ago

    My go to pho place! Love their pho but also really like their wings and Thai green tea.

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    Amazing food and service, love it here! Will always come here. Classic neighborhood spot

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    Pho Luc Lac in San Jose, CA! I've been a few times, and have enjoyed the food each visit. The vermicelli rice bowls are huge and delicious!

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    1 month ago

    Amazing food and service! Would highly recommend it for pad Thai and banh mi. Great portion sizes.

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    Ask the Community - Pho Luc Lac

    When do you guys open back up from Vietnamese New Year?

    We are open now

    Is there multiple noodle options for the pho like specifically egg noodle and flat noodle?

    Yes... I always asked for the egg noodles instead of rice noodles and it's no problem not sure about the size of the noodle so I think there's no choice for that

    Are you open today?

    Yes we are open

    Do you add sugar to your pho broth?

    Yes we add rock sugar

    When did your restaurant open?

    October 2019

    Are you temporarily closed? When will you re open?

    We will reopen august 3rd!

    Do they offer a catering menu? Would love to get a tray of egg rolls for a party!

    When will the combination vermicelli with the shrimp, pork and egg rolls be back? The best!

    Hi. Not sure at the moment. We are still waiting to hire another full time kitchen staff so we can have everything on the menu again. We are really struggling to find good help

    How's their bahn mi and are their spring rolls authentic and yummy?

    Spring rolls authentic and delicious!!

    Their phone number isn't operating. Anyone know what's up?

    We were there last 10/16 they were having issues with pipe bursting i think... they had water people and electicians outside

    Are you on door dash?

    Yes, they are on DoorDash.

    Do you have a website or a menu? It will be very helpful

    Their menu can be found from Doordash. Not sure if the price from Doordash might be slightly different from the restaurant, at least this shows you what's on their menu.… 

    What is the business phone?

    Hey, our business number is (408) 520 - 3453.

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    Kunjip

    Kunjip

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    I came here with my husband and cousins at around 8pm, and there was still a wait but that wait was…read moreworth it. There wasn't much space inside if you're waiting for your table. Just a small corner of seats, so I waited in the car. It took around 45 minutes for us to get seated, but after ordering, the food came out relatively quickly. This is now my go-to spot for galbijjim. I remember thinking right after we left the restaurant that night that I was already looking forward to our next visit. The rice cakes in there were chunky compared to most places, which made it a more enjoyable eat. It was my first time having sooyuk and I loved the cuts of meat in there, especially the tendon. I might just have to come here again on my next visit to SJ.

    interesting experience today…read more.. most of the pieces of meat in my galbi tang had way more cartilage than usual. i tried to cut it off but did not really help much as it was very chewy. noodles were also overcooked and supeeerrrr chewy. banchan sizes were really small, especially for 2 people. I am really surprised at the portion we received being way smaller compared to what i typically get when i doordash or order for take-out... and i order take-out from here every week or two! my friend got hounded for a tip in the parking lot after paying which was really off putting. at first they said they couldnt read what he wrote. then, when he clarified- she took about 5 minutes begging for a tip in the hot sun... the thing is- he didn't want to tip as we didn't receive any service at all. all they did was just take our order and give us our food. no check-ins during our meal. they took away our water before they even took our card to pay.... it all felt super rushed near the end. out of all the times I've had take-out from here, this dine-in experience missed the mark for us. debating on if it is worth it to come back. very disappointing as this was my friend's first time trying this place and he drove all the way from east bay!

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    Kunjip - #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

    #13 Cheese maeun galbi jjim ($82)

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    Uzumakiya - Spicy Uzumakiya Udon

    Uzumakiya

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Thank you so much for bringing back your amazing udon!! My friends and I were all so excited to see…read morethat they had udon on the menu again. We went back as one of my final meals before I got my wisdom teeth removed, and it was the best decision that I could've made. - Aburi Shime Saba: must get, fire - chicken karaage: crunchy and yom - uzumakiya udon: YAAAAAAAAA - hojicha panna cotta: creamy rich deliciousness I'm so happy and relieved that they chose to listen to customers' input and that the quality is just as good as it was prior to the menu changes. UDON JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED

    Tried the Uzumakiya Udon, Tonkotsu Ramen and Hojicha Panna Cotta…read more The big difference between the Uzumakiya Udon and Tonkotsu Ramen is the broth. Uzumakiya had beef broth, supposedly oxtail broth. It's lighter in consistency than the ramen broth. Tasted more meaty without being heavy or fatty. The noodles were thicker but not chewy. The chashu (pork) slices that came with it was tender with just enough fat to give it the umami flavor. The Tonkotsu Ramen had the thinner noodles. The broth was creamier and richer than the beef broth but not bold or complex compared to other ramen broths I've had but still has a nice balance of flavor between the pork and dashi. Had the same chashu slices. Had more umami flavor than the Udon. Love the Hojicha Panna Cotta. Very smooth consistency. I felt like I'm eating something fancy but not heavy. Combination of light roasted tea and milk flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness. Enjoyed this the most. They had a $3 discount on their Udon. Food came out quickly. Staff were welcoming.

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    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    4.4(481 reviews)
    6.2 miDowntown
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    Mom and pop known for Hu Tieu Nam Vang, which is a Vietnamese pork and seafood noodle dish. Place…read moreitself is clean, with a little parking lot, and service is nice and fast. Close to SJSU. I got the Hu Tieu Nam Vang dry style with both the hu tieu (rice noodle) and mi (egg noodle). It was very tasty and a texture lovers dream. Bouncy noodles, crisp veggies, succulent pork and shrimp. The broth that comes on the side has a nice sweetness. Overall, great food and highly recommend!

    It's been about a year since my last visit, and I'm so glad I came back. They're well known for…read moretheir Nam Vang noodle soup, and it did not disappoint. The broth is fresh, clean-tasting, and the portions are generous. They also offer a great smaller portion called the Baby Noodles, which was perfect for the kids. The restaurant appears to be family-owned and operated, and everyone there is incredibly kind and welcoming. They regularly checked in on us, kept our water and tea refilled, and made us feel well taken care of throughout our meal. When we packed our leftovers to go, they even offered to refill our soup container for us--now that's exceptional service! It's the little things like that that keep customers coming back. They're currently offering 10% off during the month of July to celebrate their 10-year anniversary, which makes it an even better time to visit. I'll definitely be back and look forward to continuing to support this wonderful local business.

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