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    Pho Now

    4.7 (838 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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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!

    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!

    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.

    Chris A.

    This place is so over priced with little value for your money. Paying over $20 for Pho that has so little meats, it shocked me and I will not coming back to eat at this place.

    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.

    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.

    Eggrolls
    Andy V.

    We got here right when they opened and it filled up pretty quick. The service was so friendly and the waitresses were on top of it! The ambiance was really nice and clean with a lot of cool statues on the counter. The food was amazing. My son and I both got the custom pho w meat and a side of the beef ribs. Everything came out nice and steaming hot and the meats were really tender. We got the eggrolls appetizer and I like it because the use the springroll wrappers to fry instead of your typical eggroll wrappers. ALWAYS ask for chili oil because they keep it refrigerated behind the counter. The Coconut drink was refreshing and not overly sweet! Definitely a great first experience and I recommend this place 10/10!

    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.

    Beef pho
    Omar S.

    Service was amazing and efficient. I love that they are very quick as well. The broth was so delicious and the vibes were immaculate.

    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

    Vermicelli Bowl (Combo)
    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.

    Combination fried rice , before they gave me the Chinese sausages.
    Syda C.

    This is a very cutesy Pho establishment. Very clean, service is great. We ordered the pan sear pho and my husband got a house special pho. Between the 2 I like the house special . We also got a combination fried rice . Everything came out nice and hot.

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    Cute robot. Solid Pho. Excellent service. Clean and spacious seating area. Ladies room was clean and kept up. I'll be coming back.

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    SJ Eggrolls

    SJ Eggrolls

    4.1(252 reviews)
    3.3 miEast San Jose
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    I recently ordered catering items from SJ Eggrolls for a birthday party I was hosting, and it was…read moresooo delicious! I ordered a tray of 20 nem nuong rolls and 40 pieces of their banh khot. Both items were so generous and actually fairly large! It also came with a side of their orange sauce for the rolls and fish sauce, veggies/herbs, and chilies on the side for guests who love spicy. Definitely larger portions and super affordable. We picked up the items 30 mins before our party started, and they were still fresh and crispy throughout the whole night! I was expecting the banh khot to get soggy/be soggy but it held up very nicely. I love the way they packaged everything and would 100% recommend for those who need easy finger food for their parties. Also ordering from them was very easy. I did it online a week in advance and they texted me at exactly 530p to let me know it was ready for pickup. Inside was a little small, considering it's mostly pickup and go, but loved how quick and easy everything was!

    Parking is plentiful in this plaza if you park far. Location is a bit hidden. Very minimal seating…read morebut they have small Vietnamese Street food style chairs outside. Banh khot: 4.5/5, great flavors, not too oily Net eggrolls: 3.5/5, lacking a bit of flavor and must be eaten fresh. After an hour, it gets super dry Love that they don't skimp out on veggies. Pricing: mediocre, a bit on the higher end.

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    Banh Khot Plate comes with full veggies, pickled carrots/daikon & dipping sauce

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    Net Eggroll Small Plate comes with full veggies, pickled carrots/daikon & sweet fish sauce

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    Banh Cuon Bun Moc Ong Ta

    Banh Cuon Bun Moc Ong Ta

    4.3(444 reviews)
    3.9 miEast San Jose
    $$

    Parking outside is free if you're within white lines, otherwise if it's yellow it's time-limited…read more We were seated immediately upon entering on a Wednesday afternoon. The tables are fairly close together since it is a small restaurant. Banh cuon special was chef's kiss I loved that it had a variety of foods and textures. Rice rolls were soft and chewy, fried shrimp was crispy, salad was refreshing, and meatloaf rounded it out. To top it off, there's spicy fish sauce that added another kick of flavor. No other notes on this dish, it was perfect to me!!

    Four years later and I'm still giving this place 5 stars! I've tried other bánh cuốn places around…read morethe Bay Area, but this is still the benchmark for me. There are other places I can go as backups, but when I want the complete bánh cuốn meal, this is the place to go. Food (5 stars) + The Đặc Biệt is still the #1 order here. It's a huge plate and you get a little bit of everything: the plain rice rolls with shrimp sprinkled on top, bánh cuốn stuffed with meat, pork roll, egg roll, and their crispy fried shrimp cake. Everything complements each other perfectly. + The rice rolls are soft and fresh, and I especially like the ones stuffed with meat. Pour their sweet and savory fish sauce all over it and add some of the red chili peppers if you want some heat. Excellent! + Their fried items are also what separates this place from some of the others. The egg roll is crispy and the fried shrimp cake actually has a nice big shrimp on there. Even the slightly steamed bean sprouts and herbs work perfectly with everything else on the plate. + This time I ordered the smaller plate with just the meat-filled bánh cuốn instead of the Đặc Biệt. It's around $15 and is actually the perfect amount for me where I'm full but not overly stuffed. However, for only a couple bucks more, I'd still recommend the Đặc Biệt. You just get so much more food! Service/Ambiance (3.5-4 stars) + Service is pretty standard for a Vietnamese restaurant. They're not constantly coming around to refill your water, but if you raise your hand or flag someone down, they'll come over and help you. Nobody is looking the other way pretending they didn't see you! + The restaurant itself is pretty small inside, but they have a much larger outdoor seating area. We came during lunch and didn't have to wait long. + I brought my dog Marley so we sat outside. It was a warm day but there was enough airflow that it was actually pretty comfortable. - One strange thing I've noticed during my last two visits: the water has a slight soapy taste. Maybe that's proof they do an excellent job washing their cups, but they could probably use an extra rinse! This time I just brought my own water. 4 years after my original 5-star review, nothing has really changed for me. I've had plenty of bánh cuốn around the Bay Area and this is still the place I compare everyone else to. The service and ambiance might only be around 3.5-4 stars, but I'm not coming here for fancy service. I'm coming for bánh cuốn, and the food is still 5 stars!

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    Banh Cuon Bun Moc Ong Ta - Outdoor Seating

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    Banh Cuon, #1 special.

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    Thien Long

    Thien Long

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    3.1 miEast San Jose
    $$

    This Vietnamese restaurant has been around for decades and has been a family staple for us for…read moreyears. We've probably eaten here 50+ times with family and friends, and one thing I can say is that they are 100% consistent. We've never had a bad meal here. There's a great variety of Vietnamese dishes, so everyone can usually find something they like. The chả cá (fish) is one of their popular dishes and a favorite. They also have good chicken phở, broken rice, vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, roll-your-own options, and plenty of soups beyond phở. You can order individual dishes or share family-style, which makes it especially easy when coming with a group. It's very casual, family-friendly, quick, and straightforward--nothing fancy and probably not where I'd choose for a date night. But for a dependable meal with family or friends, it's a great spot. Kids like it, parents like it, and my mom likes it--which says a lot coming from an older Vietnamese person who knows her Vietnamese food! The staff is always efficient and nice, and after all these years, the food remains consistently good. The biggest downside is parking. The entire shopping center has become so busy with restaurants that finding a spot can be overwhelming, especially during peak hours. Also, keep in mind they do not take credit cards. Bring cash, or you can pay electronically through options such as Zelle/Venmo. Overall, this is one of those longtime neighborhood restaurants we keep coming back to because we know exactly what we're going to get: good Vietnamese food, plenty of choices, friendly service, and consistency.

    This Vietnamese restaurant offers a spacious, clean dining area and a pretty large menu with plenty…read moreof options to choose from. The staff greeted us warmly and provided friendly service throughout our meal. I ordered the rare beef pho, which was fine but fairly average in flavor. My friend ordered the vegetarian noodles, and those were actually quite good. Overall, the food didn't really stand out to me, but nothing was bad either. I appreciated the comfortable space, cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety on the menu. I'd be open to coming back and trying something different next time.

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    Bun Bo Hue An Nam - Pho Tai

    Bun Bo Hue An Nam

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    3.7 miEast San Jose
    $$

    I'm currently an MBA student at SJSU, and my mom came to visit me on Labor Day, so I brought her to…read moreBún Bò Huế An Nam since it's conveniently close to campus. 我目前在 SJSU 念 MBA,勞工節那天媽媽特地來看我,所以就帶她來這裡吃飯。 She ordered the bún bò Huế and had zero complaints, which honestly says a lot because she can be pretty tough to please when it comes to food. 我媽媽平常對吃的要求很高,所以這次她完全沒有抱怨,對我來說已經算是很高的評價了。 I ordered the #7 large, and the portion was extremely generous. 我點了七號大碗,份量真的非常足,最後吃不完還得打包帶走。 Full disclosure: I'm a smaller guy, so your mileage may vary, but I would definitely recommend coming hungry. 老實說,我本身食量比較小,所以每個人的感受可能不太一樣,不過我還是建議大家空著肚子來。 The flavor was rich and satisfying, and the sugar cane drink was excellent. 味道濃郁又順口,甘蔗汁也非常好喝,清甜又解膩,和整餐搭配得很好。 Overall, this was a very enjoyable Labor Day meal with my mom. 整體來說,這是一頓很愉快的母子勞工節午餐。 Good food, generous portions, and a convenient location near SJSU. I would gladly return. 食物好吃、份量十足,而且離 SJSU 很近,地點也很方便。我很樂意再次光顧。 Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards. 誠摯推薦,並致上我最崇高的敬意。

    It's been a while since the last time I came here. Here is my today's experience:…read more - Service: quick and attentive. Customer needs to pay up front and only by cash or debit card. Don't forget to bring your cash! - Food: I ordered Bun Bo Hue dac biet and Hu tieu kho. + Bun Bo hue dac biet: Honestly, the BBH broth was not flavorful like I had before. Maybe the food quality is inconsistent. Anyways, their meat was fresh and tender. + Hu tieu kho: their Hu tieu kho really surprised me. It was flavorful, both the sauce topped on noodle and the broth. Most of the toppings were fresh. Only the crispy pork fat didn't taste good and had an unpleasant smell. - I've seen a review saying that the staff was unprofessional. I can confirm that it was true. One staff was eating while working:( Overall, this local restaurant is famous for its BBH and that's what most people come here for. I hope they can maintain the quality of their food and provide better training for their staff.

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    Bun Bo Hue An Nam - Bun bo hue $18.25

    Bun bo hue $18.25

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    Bun bo hue $18.25

    Vit Dong Que - Banh Bot Loc

    Vit Dong Que

    4.3(368 reviews)
    4.0 miEast San Jose
    $$

    this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and…read morethis is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it.

    The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles…read moreas well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal.

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    Vit Dong Que - Bun Bo Hue - $18.5

    Bun Bo Hue - $18.5

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