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    Pho Papa

    3.8 (800 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Soup, Noodles
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Kelley T.

    There was a noticeable wait when I arrived on a Sunday afternoon. After waiting for a while, I was finally seated. The tables were pretty close together and there wasn't that much room to walk around. I ended up ordering the pho chin ve don (number 10) small and it was very filling. The pho came out right away and was piping hot. The broth was flavorful and tasty and the meats were very tender. I wished the pho noddles were a bit firmer as I found them to be soft. Overall a very good meal and would definitely take my family here for a nice bowl of pho.

    Victor L.

    Southern style Pho where broth is more flavorful with rich beefy aroma slightly on the sweeter side. It is worth the drive no matter where you are in the Bay Area. The large bowl is huge with generous tender beef. Customer is good and pay after you eat at the check-in typical of Vietnamese restaurant. You can order extra condiments like onion. This is my favorite Pho place in Northern California.

    Andy V.

    Service was quick and friendly. Once we ordered, the food came out within minutes. Love that they have outdoor seating because it was really hot up there. We got 2 bowls of Pho tai, gau, bo vien (Rare beef, fatty brisket and beef meatballs). Everything was delicious Except their fatty brisket. Barely any meat on the brisket, fat wasnt rendered down enough so it was real chewy, and it came in tiny square pieces. Definitely different from your other traditional Pho places. Other than that, it wasn't bad.

    Dac biet and oxtail soup side
    Quoc H.

    Parking: Large plaza with a lot of spots but quite packed. Interior: very viet authentic vibes, moderately clean, not that spacious. Good up to medium size groups or splitting up bigger groups. Wait Time: No wait mid afternoon weekend and food came in about 5-10min Items Order: 6/10 Dac Biet $17.35L - Some of the meats ran out but they're literally a pho shop?? Also it was during the day so dinner crowd did not even arrive yet. Noodles were very mid but there was no mention of fresh noodles options. It looks like they have it but you need to ask because not on menu. Meat was average but small portion. Broth was actually solid. Sriracha is knock off not standard. 2/10 Oxtail Soup $9.9- THEY FREEZE THEIR OXTAIL AND SERVE IT COLD!!! The broth from the oxtail soup was lukewarm when it arrived unlike the hot broth from pho! The meat inside was also cold. This means their oxtail was premade frozen and just defrosted with the broth. On top of that the oxtail portion is extremely small and tough meat. HORRIBLE QUALITY SO AVOID Card Fee $2.93 - no mention on menu either

    Dac biet special. Barely any meat and broth is really dark not traditional northern style more southern style.
    Matt V.

    Pho Papa gets a lot of hype, but my experience didn't fully live up to it. On the plus side, the outdoor seating is a nice touch, especially if you want a more relaxed, casual vibe. Service was quick and efficient, which I appreciated. The meat itself was tender and clearly good quality, so they're doing something right there. That said, the broth was a letdown for me. It leaned too sweet and had a darker profile than I prefer, which took away from that clean, balanced pho flavor you expect. The bigger issue though was the portioning. I ordered a special and it came with no meatballs which was odd for a "special dac biet", and the amount of meat was surprisingly small. It honestly felt like there was barely any protein in the bowl. You could clearly see a lot of noodles, which is not what you want with pho. At most other spots, the meat is layered generously on top to the point where the noodles are almost hidden. That wasn't the case here. Overall, it's a decent spot with good service and tender meat, but the broth and portion size need work. I'd come back if they fix the balance and start being more generous with the meat.

    Number 4 small with no flavor no love in the broth
    Cheryl G.

    Finally tried this place an it's no for me. Menu is a one pager with a variety of drinks to choose from. I had the number 4 small with thin noodles. You can choose thick but there's no fresh option. Bowl was brought out super fast, piping hot. I don't mix anything into my broth at any pho place. I like to try the pureness of the broth origin. The number 4 with brisket and steak looked good but it missing everything. No love in the broth what so ever. No depth or flavor it was not good. It tasted bland and sad. I texted my husband and said I'm not bringing you here.

    Alice H.

    Everything was delicious, and the service was incredibly fast. I ordered my usual order, the #1 Beef noodle soup with the special beef rib, and it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful without being too salty, and the variety of beef cuts added great texture.

    Anh P.

    Come back after a long time, their food always hits just like the first time! This is one of the top pho spots in the Bay Area for sure! I always order pho dac biet, a very filling meal with huge beef portions (brisket, raw, tendons, rib etc). Their pho broth is a highlight, it's northern style with a clear broth and very flavorful. Unfortunately we arrive too late when the store is almost close, so they ran out of fresh rice noodles (which I highly recommend ordering if you have a chance - fresh noodles have a very smooth and silky texture). Still quick service & clean store! I always recommend this pho spot to all of my friends!

    Beef Rib Special ($8)
    Alisa B.

    It's a decent spot to get some pho in San Jose! Seating is pretty cramped and there can be a long waitlist on the weekends, but it's worth a visit! The broth can be on the oily side, but the flavor is good! Light and not too salty. They are really generous with the portion of beef! Almost more beef than noodles!! The beef rib special is yummy and high quality! The two of us shared this and it was FALL OFF THE BONE tender!

    2 Phở Đặc Biệt (1) & Phở Chin (9)
    emily d.

    My and my parent's favorite pho spot in the bay and SJ. Always go to 1. Phở Đặc Biệt for them and 9. Phở Chin for me. Best broth with easy service and nice interior and exterior seating. Also large servings for the price point and never disappoints, I always look forward to this coming home.

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    Juliet T.

    Growing up, I've usually had Pho Papa as take out but for this visit, I dined in with my friends. I ordered a small (#4) Pho Tai, Chin with flat noodles. The broth was good and clear, but nothing spectacular. I liked that they were generous with their meat though! The sizing was also the perfect portion for me. The restaurant is pretty small/cramped, I think I elbowed the people behind me a few times (sorry!). There were a lot of little flies flying around and a few spiders/cobwebs in the window corners.

    Sarah C.

    Pho Papa is good! But..... I got the #1 and wanted to sub the tendon with the meatballs, and didn't know I was going to be charged a sub fee. I know you could add it for additional price but damn! I should just said no tendon. It would've been nice for the server to ask. They also charge a 3% fee for card so cash is preferred for this place. I got an order of the hanh dam which I like putting sriracha over it. Super good. Besides the substitution issue, everything was fine. Didn't realize pho got super expensive over the past couple years. After paying card for 2 small bowls of pho (1 with substitution) with the hanh dam, the total after tax was $43.24! Without tip! Wow. I tipped $8, but but no pho is ever worth paying over $50.

    Kevin D.

    The pho had a rich broth. They didn't have the fat noodles when I went. The pho was good but it's pretty average compared to other pho restaurant.

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    Do they take card or only cash?

    Both.

    Do you have any vegetarian pho and vegetarian options?

    No. This place is not vegetarian friendly.

    Is the business open for dine in now?

    Outdoor seating is now open

    What's the best soup I am sick so that's why I am asking?oh sorry to be pacific for cold and fewer?

    they put so much MSG not good for your health ok

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