Here is a drafted 5-star review that balances the "soft opening" kinks with high praise for the food and space, while addressing the negative reviewers with a bit of a sharp, protective edge (toned down just enough so Yelp/Google doesn't flag it for community guideline violations!). (5/5 Stars) - Excellent food and space, don't listen to the haters! I've been here a couple of times now, and Pho San Jose Tully is easily becoming a favorite. Since they are currently in their grand soft opening phase, there are a few minor, expected growing pains as the team finds their rhythm--maybe a tiny wait or a small hiccup while checking out--but nothing that takes away from how great this restaurant is. The space itself is beautifully remodeled, incredibly spacious with tall ceilings, excellent lighting, and plenty of parking outside. They even have a dedicated area for kids to play, which is a fantastic touch for families. The staff is friendly, the service is remarkably quick, and the prices are great for the quality of food you get. As for the food, I ordered the pho with bone marrow, beef slices, and beef tendon. Absolutely stellar. Rich, savory, and perfectly executed. On a side note: I've seen some of the reviews complaining that the broth is "weird" with no authentic pho spices or that the Sriracha tastes odd. Frankly, those people are flat-out lying or don't know what good pho is. I can cook. If anyone wants to debate that, I'd gladly call them out in person because the food here is top-tier. Definitely check this place out and give them some love during their soft opening! read more

Pho San Jose Tully - Entrance - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Final Thoughts: 2.40/5 New Viet food place that opened up on Tully road. They replaced Coffee Lovers. My friends and I wanted a simple dinner today. This spot is close around here and so we decided to go here. They are still in the soft opening stage, so perhaps a one star isn't quite fair for them. You would really have to give me a terrible experience for that to happen. Will be a 2 stars for today. With some improvements and more training, hoping they'll be alright. Food: Gỏi Cuốn (Spring Rolls): 3.0/5 This is a very interesting case and mix-up. My original order was gỏi cuốn (sping rolls), however, what I received was gỏi cuốn chay (vegetarian spring rolls). Two differences here: 1) the protein and 2) the dipping sauce. For the regular spring rolls, they use shrimp for the protein and include a hoisin peanut dipping sauce. Per their menu, the vegetarian one uses tofu as the protein and has a soy sauce dipping sauce. What I received today was the vegetarian spring rolls combined with the hoisin peanut dipping sauce?? I'm not actually complaining about the dipping sauce because I do like this dipping sauce, but it's just interesting how there was confusion with order and with constructing the dish. The rolls are 90% vegetables, 8% vermicelli, and 2% tofu though, so...yea. Very refreshing for the heat though. Filet Mignon Hot Plate: 2.0/5 Contrary to the description of this item, this plate was served just warm at best? Again, very interesting because the description states "All hot plates served HOT, with baguette (bánh mì), pate, red pork, egg, Vietnamese meatball (xíu mại), tomato, and pickled veggie". The pan looked like it was aluminum and was hardly hot. Not sure where the pickled veggies went. Bread was not my favorite at all. Definitely not bánh mì Đức Hương quality. Flavor was just alright. Meat is tender and mostly already cut up. My recommendation is that it needed more of a sauce component and temperature would be better retained on an iron cast pan. Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef): 3.0/5 This is teir stir fried filet mignon with white rice/red rice. My friend chose red rice today. The rice was quite mushy, even for me who tends to lean more on that side versus a dry rice consistency. The meat was tender enough. Of note, typically the onions and bell pepper or veggies are very caramelized in the sauce. There was 1) no sauce and 2) no caramelization at all. The food did come out fairly quickly, so perhaps the veggies did not have much time was spent on the pan. I'm fine with a raw onion, but I know that's not the typical or preference for a lot of others. Again, this dish could really use some more sauce to it. --------- Quality: Aiight? Their food came out fairly quickly, so I'm not sure. Their veggies are very fresh and has that nice texture to it, which I like. Made or order? Hmm maybe? My sping rolls were fine, but my friend's hot plate really wasn't that "HOT" as emphasized in their menu. Price: Average Prices for the dishes will range from $17 to $21. This seems like average pricing for these dishes within the SJ/Bay Area. For 4 of the vegetarian rolls, it was $10, which is better than other places that give 2 for $8 ish. Given what the dishes were though, the prices seem appropriate. Service: Would benefit with some additional training Definitely still within the training period. One of the waiters was trying to take our order. It took some time to actually find the item and input it. Some clarifying questions needed to be asked, as well. We pointed and said the items multiple times and there was still some miscommunication. Just by the looks of my dish, you can tell there was some miscommunication on multiple levels. My order was for the "regular" spring rolls with the shrimp and hoisin peanut dipping sauce. What I received was the vegetarian spring rolls with hoisin dipping sauce. If it was a mix up with the spring rolls, then it should have been with a soy sauce dipping sauce instead of the hoisin sauce. Customer service wise though, they are quite nice, but again, could benefit from some training. So interesting that it took like 3 people coming out to serve us our food, but was so difficult to get some to bring us the check. My friend did end up just going up to the front counter to pay. Ambiance: Spacious Interior is huge. Very standard Vietnamese restaurant. Lots of seating and tables inside. They do have booth seats and regular tables/seats. My preferences is always the booth seats, but they let us choose. Location/Parking: Not the best location This location is right on Tully Road and I actually can't say it's the best location. Getting out can be kind of a nightmare, but there is the option to go out onto King Road, which may be slightly better. There's parking in the back and doesn't seem to be super crowded, so fair space. Will have some tighter turns though, so just a caution. read more

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I've been a fan of the original Berryessa location, so I was excited to try their new Tully location and it didn't disappoint! You really can't go wrong with the pho here, but my favorite dishes were the Bò Lúc Lắc, Bún Thịt Nướng, and the Bánh Mì Chảo. The Bò Lúc Lắc with pasta noodle was incredibly flavorful, and the pasta had the perfect texture. The Bún Thịt Nướng was absolutely delicious - can't go wrong with any of the items in this bowl. The Bánh Mì Chảo was such a unique dish and definitely worth trying if you're looking for something beyond pho. The staff was friendly, welcoming and attentive. I'm glad they opened a second location in this area. If you've enjoyed their original Berryessa location, you'll love this one too. We'll definitely be back! read more

We frequent PSJ location in Berryessa so naturally we want to check out this new location at Tully road. Today is their first soft opening day to the public. This place replaced Coffee Lovers. Our family of 5 ordered pho San Jose, pho tu chon x 2, pho dat biet, hot plate with filet mignon and chicken wings. We also ordered giblets as a side order. For drinks we ordered penny wort with mung beans, penny wort with coconut juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, coconut juice, and ube coffee. We were greeted with a server the minute we sat down. They started us off with water and took our drinks order first while we are still deciding on what to order for food. Moments later a second server came to check in on us. For a soft opening day, I'm surprised they have a lot of help. We put in our food orders and the server did an order read back to ensure everything is correct. The orders got sent instantaneously to the kitchen via the portable electronic system. No chance of the order getting lost or misread. Food came out quickly as ordered. I love the pennywort mung bean drink and my sister in law loves her ube coffee. The boys said the pho broth was clean and tasty comparable to the Berryessa location. My filet mignon hot plate came out looking so beautiful and tasting so delicious. The location is newly renovated with comfortable booth seatings. They even have an area for the kids to play Tumble Tetris. We will be back to try other items on the menu like the rice plates and bun rieu. Also, I want to try more items from their drink menu. I highly recommend this place. Their soft opening hours are 10-3pm everyday except closing on Thursdays. read more

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Been a regular to Pho San Jose since the beginning at their first location and now that this one is down the street from me, I'm excited to come here daily for lunch. I think I've been here everyday or so it feels like. First the decor is different from their first location, so it's a breath of fresh air. I love the giant store front sign, you can see it from afar. The Hermes orange booths really pop and ties everything together. The giant chandeliers are like ufos hovering over your head and the artificial turf in the play area is a nice touch. They have artificial trees inside and out with a mix of real plants which I love. Don't get me started on the fish tank, it's made of what looks like bulletproof glass and looks amazing, I seen them add more fishes today. The service was fast and quick, was greeted right away as I walked in, got a seat and as I was waiting for my friend I got to sit and enjoy the fish tank. I ordered a thai tea and the server asked what level of sweetness I wanted it at; rarely do I get asked that at asian food restaurants. The food came out quick and the broth piping hot. Now to the food. My go to item is the Pho San Jose with a side of bone marrow, I like a fatty pho. The last few times I decided to change my orders because I plan to try all the new items at least once. The nui xao bo was really good, the pasta was cooked right, the meat was tender, and the sauce had a balance of sweet and salty. The egg-rolls and springs rolls were fresh as usual and the shrimp filled donuts are one of a kind, you can't find it anywhere else. They're still in the soft opening phase so of course there are kinks that need to be ironed out so people should be more understanding towards the young staff. Like the sign I seen at the store "be a buddy, not a bully". read more

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Well... this was .... an experience. If you told me that a child cooked my meal for me I probably would be more understanding. Bo Luc Lac 2/5 - Came out pretty room temperature, borderline cold. Vegetables (onions/bell peppers) were basically raw entirely. Usually bo luc lac comes with a lot of the sauce that the meat is rendered in to give more flavor to the vegetables and overall meal, but there was no extra sauce in this meal. Red/tomato rice whatever, came out mushy and pretty cold. "Hot Plate Filet Mignon" 3/5 - Dish interestingly came out just warm. There was no sizzle that you would see from similar Bo Ne or I guess, this is more similar to Banh Mi Chao. Baguette came out pretty much cold, like you left it out for a few hours to get stale. Did have extra sauce though for the flavor kick. I'd like to add +1 to all the reviews stating that you don't get service. There was no one to flag down, and when I went up to pay in the front there's a small group of about 4 of them just chilling up there. They are still new so this isn't a 1 star scenario but I think all of these things need to be worked out before you even open as early reviews make or break how well you do especially for a location such as this where the plaza is very annoying to get to. read more

I understand it's a soft opening right now, but I hope the management will take my review as supportive feedback. I hope to return another time to improvements! I liked how the place was decorated/renovated compared to what it was previously. The tables/booths were placed with more thought and there was a nice aquarium to look at instead of the kitchen. We were greeted by staff upon arrival, but other than that and taking our orders, no one checked in on us and we always had to wave for attention or water. It's not a good look when there are 5+ employees chatting with each other at the register when customers are in need. The drinks were so sweet that I had to water mine down a bit. I loved the spring rolls and thought they were reasonably priced. The sprouts were yellow, not fresh, and came out...warm for some reason..? That was a first for me. The Bún thịt nướng was delicious, but had clumps of fried onion that were almost impossible to chew. I ordered the variety pho bowl with fatty brisket, tendon, and bone marrow. The broth lacked a lot of spice and flavor that other restaurants in San Jose have. The fatty brisket was fine and the tendon was a little too firm for my liking. I was really excited to see bone marrow as an option for my bowl. The first bite of it was nice and buttery. The second bite, however, was straight. up. GAMEY. I was mortified. The taste was so strong that I INSTANTLY lost my appetite and didn't bother to finish the rest of my bowl, which was basically half! The cherry on top was the lady behind me cracking so much pepper into her bowl that the whole restaurant could hear LOL Lots to improve, but hope this place can step it up! read more

Pho San Jose Tully - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho San Jose opened a new location and we had to try it! Love the vibe and decor, with friendly service. Pho dac biet was amazingly flavorful, not sweet and reminded me more of a northern style broth. Get the fresh noodles!!! I tried my son's shaking beef dish and it was delicious. My both my wife's chicken and fish soup and my daughter's make your own pho were hits! Spring rolls were as fresh as you can get! Definitely looking forward to trying them again soon! read more

5/5 Just tried Pho San Jose and it quickly became our new favorite neighborhood spot! The Pho Special was excellent -- rich, flavorful broth with a nice ginger kick that really stands out (exactly how I like it). I wasn't expecting the hu tieu and their drinks to be this good either, but everything hit the mark. Super happy to finally have a solid pho place so close by. Definitely coming back soon! read more

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My new favorite pho spot! Meat was fresh and tender, broth piping hot and flavorful. Pennywort coconut juice was refreshing. Staff were super friendly and the restaurant exceptionally clean. 10 out of 10, would eat again! read more

Pho San Jose Tully - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

YAY for their second location! And their extended menu too! I loved their special pho, Pho San Jose, with the riblets, but their hu tieu Sate did not disappoint!! I've had their Bo Kho, Com Ga, Hu Tieu Tron, I mean.. everything is good!! Can't wait to come back to try some of their other dishes and drinks too! read more

Pho San Jose Tully - Hu Tieu Sate and Passionfruit Soda - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been looking forward to Pho San Jose's second location opening since it's much closer to home, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The restaurant is modern, clean, and easily one of the best-designed pho spots I've been to. The pho was outstanding, and the smoked brisket took it to another level. It was incredibly flavorful and made the bowl unforgettable. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and delicious food. Also, I love that they have a kids play area (awesome touch). I'll definitely be back! read more

The smoke brisket pho is delicious. Brisket was cooked well and I will definitely go back!

I came to this location today for first time. The service wasn't so good. I asked for " Hành Trần" but the serve is not know what that is and said OK but it never came to my table or at least on top of my bowl of Phở. The price is very much the same like other Phở places. However, there is missing of the smell of traditional Phở, portion of noodles is OK, not a lot of meat for Special Bowl. The little plate for vegetable is not something that I am expecting ( a little bean spouts, lá quế and nothing else ) the hot sauce is too much of vinegar mixed inside the bottle ( not the regular Sriracha) the broth is very bland nothing special taste left behind after you finished your meal ( i did not even finish my bowl ). There is not anything standout that I would recommend this place since we have quite different or better Phở places in San Jose. AL. read more

I've been a fan since their Berryessa location so I had to give this place a try! I love the interior decor and friendly staff. This place exceeded my expectations and has a very nice selection of menu items. I had the chicken rice plate. So good! read more

This place just opened, but it already has some problems. The bean sprouts were yellow and not fresh. We ordered two special phở, and they only gave us a few basil leaves and a tiny handful of those same yellow sprouts. The broth wasn't even hot--just lukewarm. They charge for everything, even green onion tops, which every other phở spot includes for free. Their add‑ons are also overpriced compared to similar restaurants. The soup tastes okay but leans too sweet. Bottom line: you can eat here, but it's pricier than others. I'd rather go to Thien Huong for their $13 phở--better price, more basil, and fresher sprouts. read more

Food was delicious! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Definitely a must try if you want a cozy spot!