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    Pho Now

    4.7 (774 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    Tram N.

    I had a great experience at Pho Now. I ordered the brisket and beef ball pho along with the fresh spring rolls. The spring rolls were fresh and delicious, and the dipping sauce was outstanding it really elevated the dish. The pho was excellent, especially with the fresh noodles, which paired perfectly with the flavorful broth. The brisket and beef balls were tender and cooked well. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend!

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    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.

    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.

    Elaine G.

    Solid pho spot in an unassuming strip mall. We were close by and craving some noodles so did a quick yelp review to see what was close by. We thought about going to the east side but we were feeling hungry and decided to give this spot a try. Service was prompt with a cute little robot whose only job was to bring drinks. The servers were great.. Food was super delicious If we are around the area, we'll be back

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    John L.

    Pho Now has been on my must try list for a while now. Since I had some pho the other day, I got a vermicelli bowl. I got the combo because I wanted to try the egg rolls. This was a good size portion and everything was fresh. The shrimp were huge! I enjoyed the fun vibe of this restaurant and I had great customer service. Looking forward to going back soon to order a bowl of pho.

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    Elizabeth N.

    Went with my sister and my bestie a few times when this place opened. This style of pho was a bit different than others but I wouldn't say it was less tasty. It was still pretty good. I really like the convenience since it's walking distance from where I live.

    C1 pork shrimp and egg over rice on a sizzling plate!
    Janan D.

    Place is amazing! Good portions. The rice plates were phenomenal. The grilled pork was marinated so well. Shrimp was also uniquely cut like a triangle! Would go back to try other items on their menu!!

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    Benny W.

    We were seated and greeted right away upon entering the restaurant. They have an extensive menu. We ordered the Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Over Rice On A Sizzling Platter and the Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Rolls With Vermicelli. The waitress gave us a complimentary appetizer. It consisted of Egg Rolls and a Fresh Shrimp Roll. The Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Over Rice On A Sizzling Platter was still sizzling when it got to our table. The Grilled Pork on both entrees were tender and flavorful. The Grilled Shrimp wasn't overcooked. The Egg Rolls were crispy and crunchy on the outside. The prices were fairly reasonable and they were generous with the portions. We were surprised with the free appetizer. We will definitely be back to try their Pho.

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    Trudy M.

    Tried a new pho place for us. Friendly service. Even by the robot delivering your beverages. Very clean establishment. Love the decor. We ordered the beef pho (large) And sizzling rice with pork chop and shrimp. For appetizer: spring rolls. Fresh and tasty! We both enjoyed our dishes. Definitely will return.

    Custom pho: filet mignon and fatty brisket
    Tamy B.

    Pho Now is hands down our favorite spot for pho in San Jose. I love coming here with my family--it's close to home, super convenient, and always a great experience. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes you get. The pho is consistently delicious, with rich, flavorful broth and fresh ingredients every time. It honestly tastes like the best pho in San Jose to us. The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's a perfect place for a casual meal with family. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pho without breaking the bank!

    Jay H.

    Came here in a Friday night and it's legit. Lively, busy, clean with great service and food. They even have a robot that helps deliver food and drinks to your table. I got the vermicelli and my wife got the pho. Both were so delicious and had big portions. The veggies were fresh and they had all the sauces you need to enhance your dish the way you like it. Don't miss out on this spot!

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    Raymond M.

    The kumquat iced tea wasn't for me since it had a strong floral, perfume like aftertaste. The pho dac biet was also okay, the broth had a strong herbal flavorful and aroma that I wasn't a fan of. My favorite were the spring rolls. They were fresh and tasty.

    Large #1 with pickled onions and an iced coffee
    Scott S.

    I was the first customer here on a Saturday morning right when they opened at 10, and had a great meal. I ordered fewer dishes than I'd normally eat, but that turned out to be a good thing. I had a large #1 with raw onions and a no-milk iced coffee. I'm not sure if the pictures do it justice, but this was almost a comically large bowl. I typically have a big appetite, but this was ridiculous. A mountain of noodles, all the meats, a ton of soup... I have literally never seen such a large bowl of pho besides eating challenges. $19 isn't cheap but for this quantity and quality it's kind of a bargain. And as for quality, this place delivered. Complex and rich broth, perfectly chewy noodles, all the meats and tendon and tripe exactly right. I have no notes other than I didn't quite finish the broth because I just simply ran out of room. Shameful, I know, I hate wasting food but there just wasn't any way I was finishing. Normally I'm against adding condiments like hoisin and ESPECIALLY sriracha to pho as I think it ruins the flavor, but I did experiment with adding a very small (like a teaspoon or less) of fish sauce and I did find that it added a pleasant little something to the broth. Herbs don't count of course, I guess if I was nitpicking they could have been more generous with those. Although it just might be that the bowl is so comically large that it makes a normal amount of herbs seem insufficient by comparison. I had a dining companion who had the #14 Kid Pho with well done brisket, and pronounced it "the best pho ever". And keeping with their portion size, it wasn't that much smaller than what I'd consider a normal adult portion. So I guess one tip is come hungry and under-order because they are not messing around with the portion sizes. When I do come back I'd also like to try a vermicelli bowl and some of the appetizers, they look delicious. Just not combined with the pool of pho, unless I was splitting it. The coffee I had was great, strong and not too sweet. Oh and the service was also very nice, we were quickly seated and they checked on me and my slow-eating companion many times. Inside it's very clean and bright, with high ceilings and music playing. Not a bad place to linger while you attempt to eat 5 lbs of pho.

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    I went to this place today, even with the current boycott and must say that, Not ALL Asians are bad...

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    The pho was very good. We love the beef ball pho with the fresh noodle. The coffee drink also is great.

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    Been here twice already and it's so consistent. Always can eat here the food is amazing and service is top tier!

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    Leung Noodle

    Leung Noodle

    4.1
    (256 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    My go to spot for Hu Tieu Nam Vang. I get the #2, which is the same as #1 but comes with extra bone…read moremarrow. Also got to get the Chinese donut on the side too! You have the option to choose what style you want and then what type of noodles you want. I like this as can always switch it up. Even so, I still get the same thing each time. The portions are big, at least for me. I'm always so stuffed when I leave. I love their pickled garlic and thai chilis. Their thai chilis are extra spicy here. There's usually a line, so I recommend coming early, as the place is not too large. I love that this place is more affordable than my other spot. Parking in this plaza can be a pain though. You got to get lucky, or come early.

    Pretty solid Hu Tieu spot in San Jose, and the best part is you can customize your bowl!…read more I came here a while ago and got the soup version of the Hu tieu nam vang, but was craving a dry noodle dish and came back today and it did not disappoint! The physical menu here is so unique, it's like a plaster board idk I thought it was a nice touch. I ordered the Mi Kho #2, so got the dry noodles with their special sauce and a side of the bone marrow soup, and this was DELISH! add some of the chili vinegar and chili oil and chili pepper and this will make it a perfect noodle dish. I usually add a bit of soup to my noodles to help it emulsify and easier to mix! Tucked away in the small plaza and parking can be brutal during weekends with the small spots, but on the weekdays it's a breeze to park here!

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    575 Miishien

    575 Miishien

    4.7
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    7.7 mi
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    great place for rice noodles! i like this place more than some other places because of the variety…read moreof options like vegetarian and chicken. I do wish they had a soup option for vegetarians but it's pretty hard to get a good veggie broth so it's understandable. what we got: cucumber salad (5/10 yums): I think the reason why I rate this so low is because of preference. I almost always get cucumber salad at restaurants. However, this cucumber salad was just a tad bit bland and had WAY too much cilantro. I usually do like cilantro, but it was way too much. hot and sour woodear salad (7/10 yums): Although I did enjoy this, I do feel like I've had better woodear salads before. This one had a strong lemon taste which kind of threw me off, but I personally liked the onions that went with it. chicken rice noodles (10/10 yums): my GO TO. I like how it is refreshing and not too oily or heavy. I love how there is an option for low salt, which I usually go for. Golden triangle (8/10 yums): I usually prefer soup rice noodles, but this is a great option for vegetarians. It is heavily spiced and has the option for spicy or non-spicy.

    Had 575 bookmarked for so long and was super excited to finally try yesterday! Came for dinner and…read morewas seated right away at 6pm. Staff are friendly, spot is pretty small but kid-friendly and self-serve utensil tables. The Wagyu Soup Noodle bowl was super bland. So much so that my partner had to add a ton of chili sauce, and I had to add other seasoning toppings. Would be open to trying the beef noodle soup next time but the Waygu soup bowl wasn't it. Pig ears were pretty good but sliced super thin.. thinner than the onions..

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    Udon Mugizo - San Jose

    Udon Mugizo - San Jose

    4.4
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    7.3 mi
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    Kid friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    Got the tonkotsu udon & niku bukkake udon. For the tonkotsu udon, I could really taste the fish in…read morethe broth. Nonetheless, udon's always a comforting meal. Noodles are cooked perfectly. Good portion! Spicy garlic edamame was a great appetizer! We also got the hot sake & Sapporo (so refreshing)! Good service with friendly & attentive workers. I was surprised to see how big the space was! It's dimmed inside but still good enough light. No issue with parking - plenty spots available around the restaurant.

    We usually go to the Mtn. View location and finally decided to try this one…read more This place is pretty crowded during the week nights and we had to wait about 20 mins. Once seated, service is good and food came out pretty fast. Interestingly, they have a few more dishes in their menu that are not offered in the Mtn. View location. We ordered: - Chicken Karaage: Crispy outside and tender inside. The portion size is on the smaller side and wasn't served as hot (temp) compared to the Mtn. View location - Crispy Onigiri Bites (with Chashu): Excellent. Chashu is tasty and the onigiri is crispy. This one is available only at this location. - Miso Black Cod (2 pcs): Delicious. Soft, melt in your mouth buttery and flavorful - Nabeyaki Udon: Light and satisfying. Quality is same as Mtn. View location - Unagi Siero Set: This is a pretty big set good enough for 2. Comes with eel over rice in a steamer basket, veggies in a steamer basket, fried tempura and side of udon. In general, food is equally as good as the one in Mtn. View with minor differences. There is always a line if you come during peak time. Parking lot is small and you may need to find street parking.

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