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    Pho Now

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

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    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Short rib rice and Vietnamese egg roll
    Ben T.

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

    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.

    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.

    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!

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    1 year ago

    The best pho place in San Jose pretty cool robot waitress))) great spring rolls egg rolls and THE BEST FILET MIGNON PHO

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    2 years ago

    Very good. If you are looking for good Vietnamese food, this is your spot. Everything that we ordered was amazing.

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    1 year ago

    The Best Pho in town and i've been coming here since i move from LA! Clean and good customer service!

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    1 year ago

    Friendly staff service, nice ambiance. Difficult to find vegetarian options, would have liked a veggie pho option.

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    2 years ago

    Probably the best Pho in San Jose. I've been going to Pho Papa for years but I think this place has them beat.

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    2 years ago

    The service is very great, we love the pho came here with my family on Sunday and the music very nice and relaxing. We will come back here!

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    2 years ago

    One of my favorite pho places I've tried in the Bay Area - loved the egg riled and house pho with filet mignon

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! Feels like we are eating at home! Awesome restaurant and place to be!

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    1 year ago

    good food I would say, I must start by enjoying this delicious foo, people seems very very polite and helpful...

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    1 year ago

    this food very delicious and clean,clean environment and best service ,fast service and good quality

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    2 years ago

    Pho NOW! RIGHT NOW! Very good pho. Salted lime drink very good. Also robot waiter! Very clean inside and staff friendly. GO PHO NOW NOW!

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    2 years ago

    One of the best pho I've ever had and great customer service, very clean and neat bathrooms. I definitely recommend it.

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    2 years ago

    The food was great, portion sizes are generous and excellent service! Will be returning!!

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    The pho does not have much flavor. Taste very bland.Does not taste like authentic pho.

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

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

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

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

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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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    Tay Ho - 26. Bun Rieu

    Tay Ho

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    no line for party of 5 lunch on a tuesday even though the restaurant is pretty packed. food comes…read morefast, the banh cuon plates are DELICIOUS and i highly recommend n6 mi - egg noodle, soup on the side but the sauce inside is good b1 banh cuon dac biet - has all the meat options as well as the noodles with and without filling. i personally am not a fan of the yam tempura or the mung bean but the other meats were good b2 banh cuon - just the tempura and the gio

    Wow, Tay Ho really upgraded their space! They renovated and there's so much more room in the dining…read morearea now. They also expanded the menu and pretty much hit every Vietnamese staple you could think of. Tay Ho has always been known for their banh cuon, but the uncle told me they wanted to bring more Vietnamese options to the area for people who can't always make the drive down to SJ. I appreciate that as someone always wants Vietnamese food. The banh cuon hits as expected We also tried the banh beo, and unfortunately that one was a miss for us. It looked promising, but the batter was a little too thick and the ratio of batter to toppings wasn't ideal. The table next to us got the banh xeo though, and that looked so gooddd. I'm getting that next time. Tay Ho, whether Santa Clara or SJ, is always in my rotation. Happy to see the Santa Clara location expanding and offering even more options!

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    Tay Ho - 11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    Tay Ho - A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

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    A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

    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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    Chicken Salad (Half)

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