Probably the best pho you can get outside of the east side. BBH 5 stars. Spring Rolls 5 stars. Rice plates 5 stars. Only bad thing about them is they close whenever they want. Been disappointed showing up craving pho and seeing a closed sign. But when they're open they're SOLID read more

Pho Luc Lac - Spring Rolls 5 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Short review: If you go here, get the house special Pho Luc Lac Longer review: Fine Vietnamese spot but the quality isn't close to the Viet restaurants in east side of San Jose. Between the Pho Luc Lac and the Thit Kho (pork belly rice), the Pho Luc Lac was the standout simply because of the quantity of meat and noodles. However, the meat quality in the pho wasn't great, and the broth was a bit unexpected since it's soy sauce based rather than a traditional pho broth. Pros - The pieces of Bo Luc Lac in the bowl were good - The large portion of meat and noodles in the Pho Luc Lac Cons - Overall quality of the meats outside of the Bo Luc Lac were low - Waiter never came by to refill the water for our entire 50 minute visit - The soy sauce based broth of the house special Pho was a bit strange for my taste - The Thit Kho was meh, the meat pieces were tough and dry but the sauce at the bottom helped keep it somewhat alright read more

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The banh mi lemongrass and beef short rib sandwiches were SO GOOD! Fresh, wonderful flavors and protein tender. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Hands down some of the best Vietnamese food in the area! The pho broth was super rich, fragrant, and hit the spot, and the Bò Lúc Lắc (shaken beef) was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous, service was friendly and fast, and everything felt super fresh. Will definitely be back regularly! read more

Loved this place! I chose the right spot for a good Vietnamese rice plate and bahn mi. The grilled pork rice plate and the bahn mi were delicious and had a decent price as well. In addition to that, the customer service was great!! Would def come back read more

Came here during the weekend when Pho sounded great on a rainy, wet night. The service is friendly and quick! We were seated right away. Ordered the Chicken Pho (regular size) and it's a meal for two! The broth is great - definitely need to add the sauces at the table to customize it for your liking. Generous amounts of tender, moist chicken breast. Loved the fresh bean sprouts (also very generous). They could have possibly given more than 2 jalapeno slices and maybe more Thai basil. The lime is fresh and juicy to squeeze into the broth. The spring rolls are also very tasty. Taking 1 star as the siracha at the table was a little watered down :( read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Located in a strip mall, decided to stop by here for lunch and got the pho and bun Bo hue to try. Overall a decent place to go to if you're in the area. Pho noodles were a bit on the softer side but still enjoyable. Portions were generous, soup was better than average. Bun Bo hue is lighter is flavor than your traditional BBH (less shrimp paste flavor) but still was flavorful. Both soups came piping hot, and service was quick! read more

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Love this spot! Great service and yummy food. We get their spring rolls, pho, and fried rice.

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

My go to Vietnamese spot! The broth is delicious and always consistent. I also appreciate how clean this place is. I've been here a few times now, and it's consistently good. The pho has a clean, flavorful broth, not too sweet or oily and the meat quality is really good. The bo luc lac is the standout for me. It's well seasoned, tender, and comes with a salad and tomato rice. Definitely worth ordering if you want something other than soup. Service is efficient and friendly, and food comes out fast. The place is casual, nothing fancy, but it's clean and comfortable. Prices are fair for the portions. read more

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We came in almost to closing, and they still served us. We got the Beef Pho and the Special Luc Lac. Both were delicious. I would definitely come back for the beef pho. Thank you for the great service. read more

Restaurant is great and has lots of great options. Fast and great service as well. Their pho is one of the best in San Jose (broth was great). read more

Always good food & service. My fave is the Thai tea and the staff are always quick and attentive.

One of the best pho spots in the Bay Area! 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. read more

Food was incredible. We ordered the chicken chow mein and vegetarIan egg rolls. Both we delicious!. Portions were generous as well. Service was good- helpful and fast. Clean restaurant. read more

Amazing spring rolls definitely coming back here! And the workers are so welcoming. Hope I can come back to try their bun Bo hue

Food was delicious. The servers were nice and the Bo Luc lac was 10/10. Would come here again. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Had the Beef Combination Pho good flavor and good quality meat would definitely come back ! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Had the Beef Combination Pho good flavor and good quality meat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho luc lac is the best! We always love coming here and it's consistently good. Def recommend!

Came here on a chilly night. I had their bowl of the House Pho and it was amazing! Whenever I get pho, I douse it in sriracha and hoisin. However, this House pho came out with extra stuff in the broth that made it taste perfectly that I didn't add any additional hoisin at all. I did add sriracha for spiciness but not as much as I usually do because it was already so flavorful. The meats included were tender and the tendon pieces were nice and thick. I will come back. As for service, it seemed like the standard level of service you'd get at any pho place -- efficient, minimal words and pleasantries, fast, and then they won't bother you again until you wave them down. Which is actually how I like it! read more

Great pho, loved the broth flavor, spring rolls are delicious, peanut sauce has a kick, service was fast but didn't need them much. Will be my new go to pho spot. read more

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Decided to try Pho Luc Lac delivery tonight because I was in the mood for something different and hadn't had pho for several years. Ordered the Eye Round and Brisket Noodle Soup and the Spring Rolls. It arrived quickly and the broth was nice and hot. Everything was nicely packaged so there were no spills. I really enjoyed the pho. The broth had a good flavor that tasted even better after adding the onions that accompanies it. The brisket was fatty, but tasted great. It came with the usual side ingredients you get with pho: noodles, bean sprouts, basil, onions, chives, lime, jalapeño, and two small containers of mystery sauce. There was enough pho for two bowls, but I would have liked a little more meat. The Spring Rolls, which had shrimp and pork in them, were fresh and scrumptious. They came with a large container of peanut sauce. My only complaint is the peanut sauce had too much red pepper in it and was too spicy for me. I can't handle spice. Overall it was a delicious meal. I can't wait to order it again. read more

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I didn't realize there was a pho place in this plaza and I would drive into this plaza many times. I enter through the El Pollo Loco side which is also the reason. There should be a sign near the the entrance of the parking lots for all the shops. I always go to pho places on Capitol Expressway or the one in Cambrian area on Northwest Camden Ave. Only reason I found out about it is because one of my friend told me about it yesterday. I ordered the large dac biet and forgot to take a picture of the pho before I put the condiments in. The smell of the broth was really good. I always taste my broth without any condiments or lime to taste the broth and it was on par to a lot of the famous pho locations on Capitol Expressway and Story. The broth was not bland as the 1-2 star reviews say it was and I like my pho broth bold. True 80's asian kids can tell the broth has been simmered for a good duration because the bone flavor was definitely there. The gia via (coriander seeds, star anise, cinnamon stick, etc) did not overpower the broth but I wish it had a little more of that flavor to make it a little potent. The pho was on the sweet side which makes me believe that they did not use graduated sugar and instead, they probably used rock sugar which is what you want restaurants to use in their beef broth. They did charge for the nuoc beo and hanh dam which sucks but it seems like this is now the norm at most pho places in the Bay Area. My kids like the pho here also. They said it was better or on par with other locations in San Jose but it didn't beat one location for my youngest son. The prices are similar to other pho locations so if you live in South San Jose on Blossom Hill exit or west of 101, you should try this place out if it's closer than going to Capitol Expressway. Regarding service, we didn't expect much when it comes to family owned Vietnamese restaurants. Usually we ask for everything we need when they take our order or when they bring the food out. They brought everything we asked and it was quick. They also came to ask if we wanted more water in between our meal which was surprising since it's usually unheard of. So the service is definitely better than most Vietnamese pho and noodle places when we ate here today. I will probably hit this place more now since it's closer to my house when my family needs a pho fix and I'm too lazy to make my own pho. Check this place out if you are in the area. Also a note, try the broth first before u add the hoisen just in case it's already sweet for your taste. You can also add 1-2 spoonful of nouc beo in the broth to stabilize the flavor a little. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I visited here twice in the last week, and this spot was super busy both times. Definitely a local favorite for pho. And I see exactly why. The service is standard, the ambience is standard, but the food is the real winner. I ordered the house special pho which comes with a special soy sauce pho broth - garlicky and spicy and unlike any other broth I have tried before. They add a generous amount of meat and the soup is always piping hot. I highly recommend to check out this spot if you're under the weather or craving delicious pho! read more

Pho Luc Lac - House special - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The bún bò Huế tasted surprisingly authentic for a pho spot--and spicy AF. The only thing missing was the banana blossoms, but I'm not complaining because I don't have to drive down to SJ for it anymore. It's also a pretty clean place, which made me happy since I mainly picked it because of the ZERO violations/ health score and because a few reviewers said the bún bò Huế was legit lol. Plus, everyone there was super friendly. read more

Came here cause a friend recommended the bun bo hue but I ended getting the bun thit nuong. Forgot to take pics, but honestly I liked the bun thit nuong more. They definitely grill the pork fresh and it has a nice charred flavor. read more

Yikes, what the heck happened to this place? The last couple of times I came here, the meat in the pho wasn't as tender. Now I notice that the last 2 Inspection reports from the Santa Clara County shows a substandard facility in terms of cleanliness and food safety! I'm very disappointed! Will not be patronizing Pho Luc Lac moving forward! read more

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Love this place. The portions are a good size and it's clean. The place is small, but I like it. Service is always good, and the food comes out quickly. read more

I come here to eat my favorite dish, which is their spring rolls. I get to take my kids to Taekwondo and enjoy my spring rolls while I wait for them to come out The spring rolls are delicious and fresh! Their peanut sauce is also good and goes great with the spring rolls! The staff is very cheerful and greets you as soon as you come in. The place is always clean and is cleaned constantly as soon as someone leaves. This is my go-to spot! read more

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Solid pho spot. The broth here is so comforting and consistent! I've tried the beef pho but love getting the seafood one with egg noodle. It's got a clear broth but tastes super flavorful still. Love that it's authentic and closeby. Also tried their passionfruit lemonade and it's very refreshing. Service is quick and attentive! I've also doordashed from here and it's just as good. Definitely worth trying, you won't regret it! read more

Pretty tasty Vietnamese spot. Nothing crazy and spectacular but food is on point and tasty. I loved the spicy beef pho...the flavors were really tasty but it burned my mouth for some reason. Could be peppercorn but it wasn't spicy? Not really sure, but was tasty regardless. Seafood pho was interesting but was just a basic broth, not too much flavor. Rice vermicelli bowl was tasty and pork was grilled to perfection. Service was fast, everyone was friendly and food came out quick! Line was quite long outside read more

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We love this place. Not a lot of great pho options in south San Jose right proper. Majority of the good places are on the east side and I'm happy to have a geography discussion if someone wants to bring me a map LOL. Our go to orders are the short rib banh mi, combination pho, and or the shaking beef with TOMATO rice. read more

Very impressed with this place! First off, very clean restaurant which I always appreciate and find makes the dining experience SJ much more enjoyable. The food is fantastic. I ordered the veggie pho and the veggie spring rolls. Generous servings, fresh ingredients, excellent flavors. Will definitely be back! read more

Delicious pork belly. Never disappointed with Beef combos. This one of us must go restaurant when we are hungry. Great service. Waiter and waitress are very friendly. read more

Pretty good viet food. The service was excellent. The restaurant has homely decorations and feels cozy. It's also very clean. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Not bad. A bit pricey. Service was good. Food was decent. Would I go back? Yes, when I am nearby.

My new favorite Vietnamese spot in the area! I came with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait time. It gave very homey vibes, we tried a variety of dishes including the com tam, banh mi and the bun thit nuong. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dishes and the portion was a great size! I would definitely come back. read more

I have tried a ton of Pho around bay area and by far this is the best one. My family love this place and the staff.

I was on the hunt for bun bu hue. And decided to try this place out. It's a bitter away than my usually spot. But their soup is spicy and filling. They don't have a lot of seating,we end up sitting near the bathroom. My brother got the classic pho with the beef balls and tendons. He liked it a lot. He will full. The bun bu hue comes with pigs blood, the meat loaf, and other meat. The shrimp paste and chilli sauce made the noodle and soup even better. read more

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Finally a decent Vietnamese restaurant in my neighborhood. The tables were clean. We sat near the bathroom so beware noticed the high traffic of waiting. We were seated quickly. It took a little bit to get the menus and then order. The combination bun with shrimp pork and egg roll was good. Each component well cooked. The beef chow fun had a good flavor. The pho was good. The broth was a bit star anise heavy but worth trying again. The prices are reasonable. Kids approved. read more

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