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    Pho Now

    4.7 (851 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PHO NOW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Grilled Pork and Egg Rolls Vermicelli
    Ashley B.

    Love coming to this place whenever I'm craving pho! My go-to order here is the wok-seared filet mignon pho, since the meat is tender and the broth is flavorful. If you're feeling something cooler, though, their vermicelli bowls are also fresh and tasty. I personally like the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls the best, but you can also get ones with shrimp, lemongrass beef, or tofu. Pho Now is located in a plaza with plenty of parking along Capitol Expressway. The servers here are friendly, and my orders have always come out quickly. Would love to give some of their rice plates a try in the future as well!

    Reyna L.

    Number 4 with a chia lemonade :9 very healthy tasting, not overly salted. Was seated as soon as I arrived. Very VERY clean.

    Oheono B.

    Place looked clean until the employee used the same towel to wipe both the tables and chairs (I saw it with my own eyes). Pho didn't have any rich flavors to it and a bit on the saltier side. Ate the meat and threw away the rest. Not bad but not good.

    Spring rolls
    Cynthia P.

    This restaurant is my boyfriend's absolute favorite! This was my first time coming with him. It is located in a plaza with lots of parking. Service was quick. We ordered the spring rolls and wok stir fry beef pho with fresh noodles. We also got a salted kumquat plum tea. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed how fresh the spring rolls tasted and the dipping sauce was an incredibly great pairing. The pho was really flavorful. I understand why it is my boyfriend's go-to order now! The drink we ordered was also super refreshing and came with chia seeds. A bit on the sweeter side for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely come back again!

    Sunny S.

    I visited Pho Now today, and it's clean and organized restaurant. The staff were friendly, and I ordered the #1 Special. The broth was flavorful, and the meats were nicely trimmed. They have a great variety of dishes to choose from! The only minor downside was that the serving of bean sprouts was a bit small amount. Overall, it's one of the better bowls of pho I've tried recently. I will definitely be back!

    Chicken pho

    The pho was really good, nice and steaming hot when it is served Really good customer service

    Loc D.

    Pho ngon và nhân viên thân thiện quán sạch sẽ và thoáng mát rất đẹp. Sẽ quay trở lại nếu đến san jose lần tới.

    Short rib rice and Vietnamese egg roll
    Ben T.

    Come here all the time and everything is consistent and good. Service is also amazing

    Spring rolls
    Wendy A.

    I was first introduced to this place through a Yelp elite event. Loved their pho and broth - and the little robot servers - that we keep going back! They have good drinks, interesting stuff in the TVs, and soothing music. I particularly appreciate their plating as you can see here with the spring rolls.

    Com tam pork chop
    Kelly T.

    Tried this place for the first time with my family and found it pretty average overall. Bún thịt tôm nướng: 3.5/5 - Decent but nothing special. Sizzling cơm tấm: Basic and disappointing since they used regular rice instead of broken rice. The hot plate also caused oil to splatter everywhere. I didn't really like having bell peppers on my com tam, it was an interesting take. Nem spring rolls: 3.5/5 - Good, but I've had better. Service was good, but I wasn't impressed enough to come back.

    Eggrolls
    Saochi K.

    I ordered pho #9 and eggrolls. I have say the pho broth was seriously lacking flavor. I never add fish sauce but I added a lot and it was still bland. The eggrolls were extremely stale. I only ate 20% of the pho. Service was fast tho. The restaurant was clean.

    Menu
    Dexter B.

    The house special hits so good. There's a lot of volume in the Pho, which is not common with a lot of other restaurants so this just adds on. The service was super quick and very friendly. The ambiance of the place is soo random, but I'm into it. Just random figures and statues everywhere, but it made me want them for myself. They have videos playing of influencers who have eaten at this spot as well.

    Rainier F.

    We happen to be the area looking for a spot to eat at after doing errands. I have been wanting to try one of the newer Pho restaurants in South San Jose, Pho Now. We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon for lunch recently. Pho Now is located in a nice large plaza off Capitol Expressway. Lucky grocery store and the popular Cha Cha Sushi is located in the same shopping plaza as well. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot out front. The Vietnamese restaurant has nice modern cultural decor. Colorful fun Asian characters and some Japanese art are present in the front and counter area. It is spacious and clean with plenty of tables for dine in. We ordered 2 shrimp and pork vermicelli and 1 kids bowl with beef balls. Everyone enjoyed their delicious food. Our vermicelli bowls were huge and looked appetizing. The shrimp was juicy while the pork was unfortunately chewy. Noodles were tasty. My son said his kids bowl was yummy and the beef balls were scrumptious. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pho Now. The staff were nice and accommodating. There was a robot server that brought over cups of water to us which I thought was a nice touch. The price point was in the higher side for Vietnamese food in the area but the dishes are large proportions. The vibe was family friendly and bustling. We hope to be back to try other dishes on the menu.

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    Love that all the veggies used here are extremely fresh and the portions are generous

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    Love this pho spot the food is always amazing and the stuff are so friendly. Definitely one of my favorite spot in San Jose

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    575 Miishien - Yunnan Rice Noodles (very similar to Vietnamese Bún [vermicelli] noodles)

    575 Miishien

    4.7(804 reviews)
    7.7 miWest San Jose
    $$

    We came by last month (sorry late review) and stopped for a Friday dinner with the family. We got…read morelucky as we were seated quickly but a busy line formed shortly after. The little ones really liked the porcelain mascot character inside. They had high chairs for both kids making feeding easier. You order off the QR code and we got the pig ear and pickled cucumbers to start. The pig ear was great but I think the family likes a bit more flavor with the cucumbers, some were ok but some did not have much vinegar at all. We then shared the signature Wagyu big bus and wife got the spicy beef miishien soup. The signature broth was creamy, milky and so delicious! The kids loved the noodles and flavors. Wife's beef noodle soup was good, she did enjoy our broth more. We will make this a regular stop for good food especially with the upcoming cooler months!

    I did a DoorDash to go pick up order…read more I liked how my order was ready for pickup in a branded insulated bag. And that the noodle dishes (chicken and wagyu) had a light broth. The cucumbers were also refreshing. The cold cut chicken was unfortunately tough and the dip appeared to be unseasoned. The individual beef dish didn't stand out - other than the fact it was salty. The place looked inviting when I picked up the food. Parking was plenty.

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    Signature Wagyu Beef Cross-Bridge Miishien Black Truffle | @whaevaeats

    575 Miishien - Very yummy and delicious food. The soup is so tasty

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    Very yummy and delicious food. The soup is so tasty

    Paik's Noodle - Stir-fried Noodle ($14)

    Paik's Noodle

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    I've been to Paik's Noodle several times and have also tried locations in other cities! I forgot…read morewho originally recommended this place to me, but I'm glad they did Their prices are super good and their food is consistently good. I get the jajangmyeon ($10.95 for a small) every time, mostly because the noodle texture is TOP TIER. The noodles are thick, chewy, and springy, and they pair really well with the jajang (black bean) sauce. There are also plenty of ingredients mixed into the sauce, although I find it a little salty sometimes. The tangsuyuk (sweet & sour pork, $15.95) is super crispy, and I really liked the tangy sauce with it. I personally prefer dipping the pieces in the sauce so they stay crispy, but you can also pour the sauce over if that's your preference! The restaurant can get pretty busy on weekend evenings, with waits usually around 10-30 minutes. There's plaza parking available nearby. Would definitely recommend if you like or want to try jajangmyeon!

    Paik's Noodle has multiple locations around the Bay Area and it's about the same experience at…read moreevery location I've visited. I ordered Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. The noodles for both dishes have a pleasantly chewy bounce to them. They are thick, satisfying, and cooked perfectly right. The Jajangmyeon's black bean sauce was savory with a touch of sweetness and contains peas, onions, and pork. The Jjamppong has a spicy seafood broth with squid, mussels, pork, and veggies. Every meal comes with pickled yellow radish on the side to help cut through the richness of the meal. Service is not what you come here for. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated and a part of that was because they skipped our name on the waitlist. They claimed they called it, but we were standing less than 15 feet away from the front door and never heard a thing. The music the restaurant was playing outside didn't help. Once sat inside, it is a turn-and-burn operation. Food is ordered, dropped off, payment is collected, and nothing more. Again, don't go here for the service, go for the noodles. The atmosphere is casual and bit cramped. It has a cafeteria-like feel inside and can get a little noisy. Parking can be tricky especially when busy since they share a small parking lot with neighboring businesses. Bottomline, Paik's Noodle is good for a quick and solid bite but that's about it.

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    Fried Dumpling ($8.50/8)

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    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    4.4(484 reviews)
    4.8 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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    New Tung Kee Noodle - Smile

    New Tung Kee Noodle

    4.2(473 reviews)
    7.8 miNorth Valley
    $$

    TK Noodle stores have been in San Jose for decades. New Tung Kee Noodle is the best one! I prefer…read morethis location and Calaveras'. The location itself is always busy and the parking lot is full due to the plaza's popularity. The store itself is your regular fast food noodle place. Upon seating, you may be instantly asked by staff if you know what you want to order. The menu itself has an endless combination of noodle and rice stick noodle soups. The soup itself is mostly the same for all noodle bowls. You have the option to get one type of noodle or two! The meats are as listed. If there's any confusion, the menu images are accurate depictions of the entrees. Service is quick and they'll always make sure you have water. The store itself is also kept clean. I love how they have kept the dividers up for the booths even after the pandemic. Personally it makes me feel more separated from other diners and the menus are helpfully present on the plexiglass walls. Will be back for a quick lunch if I'm craving a bowl of tasty noodle soup!

    Absolutely LOVE this place. Have been going to the Calaveras location since childhood before this…read morelocation opened. I wish they brought back different sizes since the portion is a bit big for me but this is literally my comfort food spot besides this pho spot I also love. Service is always pretty quick even with a wait or a crowd and the staff is always friendly. Ambiance is casual and easy to converse although it can get loud depending on the time.

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    5. Beef Stew with Tendon Rice Stick

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