I came with my toddler for a mommy and me dinner date. We normally go to different pho spot around the corner but I decided to give this place a try. We came around 5:30 and there were a couple people inside. They said to sit wherever and my toddler chose the back. I regret sitting back there because one of the employees was on their computer and dinner break. I felt like I was intruding. We ordered quickly and thankfully food came promptly. I may come back during the weekend to see if its busier and the vibe would be different. read more

Pho This Way - kids pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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As a Vietnamese girl, I eat a lot of pho, but this one stood out for their unique take on Vietnamese cuisine, including a stellar big bowl of pho with more than enough meat! The snails and crispy egg rolls were a must, My new favorite pho spot! The owner took good care of us and was friendly, kind, and funny. The art and ambiance is unmatched inside, and they have a big tv to entertain you with all kinda of creators and influencers trying their food! Very popular here and on social media. 10/10 read more

Pho This Way - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I finally got to check out Pho This Way recently and it was a really great experience. The staff was very warm and inviting and was eager to serve my friend and I. We ordered the net egg rolls, crispy chicken with stir fried noodles and also the crispy fried noodles with beef. Everything was so good especially the egg rolls. Not a lot of places make egg rolls like this. I highly recommend it! The server noticed that my friend and I were sharing food and he came up to us and offered extra plates and also extra utensils. That was very observant and nice of him. What's funny is that the restaurant was playing AI generated songs about the restaurant which was really cute. Definitely a great spot for Vietnamese food in Vietnam Town that's simple yet flavorful. read more

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Solid Vietnamese food with an extensive menu! Love the pho dac biet and the bun thai. The broth on both noodle soups is deep and rich. They also have hot pots, which I have yet to try, but looking forward to coming back. Service is prompt and courteous, and the place is clean and homey. read more

I came here for a holiday dinner. My anm suggested this place and ordered for us. She definitely has great taste in food because the dishes she picked out were all so good! We ordered a bunch of dishes, kind of like family style, so we were able to try different things. My favorite is the shredded chicken and banana blossom salad. It was so refreshing! And that fish sauce that comes with it goes so well! I definitely kept going back for more. The stir-fried beef tendon with chili paste was also good; I love that kick! The salt-roasted shrimp and squid were also pretty tasty; that crunch... yum! The fried chicken cartilage was good too. The shaking beef macaroni was only okay for me. The beef was soft, but the dish tasted bland. The seafood fried rice was pretty tasty, though! I would come back to try their pho, though. Definitely next time! I tried their sugarcane juice, it was OK. Not to sweet which was nice. read more

Pho This Way - sugarcane juice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally got around to trying Pho This Way after driving past it so many times. The reviews looked promising. We came around 6pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was half full. We got a table right away. Service was nice and fast. I got the phone 2 toppings - rare steak on the side and meatballs. The broth was very flavorful and the fresh noodles was nice. I also like how much veggies they give including tbe green onions in the pho. The portion was huge. My friend got the bun bo hue. The flavor was a bit mild but they did not skimp out in the meat. I love all the little touch the restaurant put in like the logo inside the pho bowl. And they even had their own song! read more

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So first of all, Pho This Way is my go to In Vietnam Town, it never disappoints! Great food, great atmosphere, great service! But did you ever notice their music playing in the background! It's a damn "Pho This Way", Quadruple Album! I mean, how many restaurants do you know have their own theme songs, let alone, have 50, that's right fifty songs dedicated to celebrating their wonderful establishment! My friends and I were shooketh, by how much we enjoyed their OST! It really sets the mood, while you're having your meal. So the next time you're having Pho this way, take a listen to the music and you'll be like damn this music hella good. I'm Pho real! It's really pho you! Overall: 20/10 Music: Priceless read more

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Pho Quest Stop #81 **4.5 Stars** I'm not Vietnamese but I eat a lot of pho. While new places pop up all the time, it's rare to find something novel Pho This Way is among the newer establishments in Vietnam Town and already well-reviewed The interior is modern and clean and the menu is fairly straightforward with appetizers, Vietnamese rice and noodle soups, and even a robust selection of vegetarian items But what caught my eye is the first pho option above the Dac Biet choice that is usually the "special" or all inclusive choice Pho Trôn This Way: Mixed Vietnamese Noodle. It's an option I've never seen at all the pho spots I've tried Simply put it's like a clever hybrid of Hu Tieu Nam Vang and pho yet done really well The owner recommended more of the sweet soy sauce over the dry noodles and a splash of their hot chili oil, both of which really enhanced the dish Combine that with meat cuts with minimal gristle and fat, loads of fresh sprouts and herbs, and a savory hot broth with a touch of sweetness and I was very happy I wanted to ask where the idea came from and whether it was just a new take or had been a family recipe for a long time But this part of town isn't for the sit down conversation or for long multi hour meals...instead its the perfect spot for quick and comfort eats that fill that a craving that you didn't know you had Pho Trôn This Way $17.95 ~ This Way Dry Mixed Vietnamese Noodle / Cha Gio $11.95 ~ Egg Roll Pho This Way (San Jose, CA) I've tried over 80 pho restaurants in San Jose, the U.S. city with the largest population of Vietnamese-Americans. Here are my favorites: My Pho Quest Rankings: [San Jose, unless noted] ============ 1. Pho Ha Noi - BEST Pho (Overall & Northern Style) 2. Pho Y - BEST Pho (Southern Style) 3. Pho Kim Long - BEST Chicken Pho 4. Turtle Tower (SF) - Pho Dac Biet 5. Pho Ga Hung - BEST Cau Bun Rau Muong 6. Pho 79 (Garden Grove) - Pho Dac Biet 7. *Pho This Way - Pho Tron Dry Mixed Vietnamese Noodles 8. Pho Papa - Pho Dac Biet with Special Beef Short Rib 9. Pho Tick Tock - Pho Tick Tock 10. Pho Nguyen (Milpitas) - Pho Dac Biet read more

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First time visiting Pho this way. Friendly staffs and good food. I recommend for people to come and try! read more

Pho This Way - Left-over big snail shell! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

NOTE: Although you can pay with card, my friend got a small discount when paying in cash. The discount was pretty small and I don't remember exactly how much it was, but it would be a good idea to bring cash if this is important to you. Was having a particularly bad day as a result of an interference with my original lunch plans that forced me to have to quickly find a new place to eat at. My friend was in the mood for pho and we saw this place while walking around Vietnam Town, so we decided to give it a try. The servers were very friendly and the ambiance for the most part seemed alright. It was around 2:00 when we got here so there weren't that may people, and the water they provided us with had that bit of lemon flavor that restaurants sometimes have. I decided to get the Pho Dac Biet with the fresh noodles, which had a nice, savory flavor without being too overwhelming. Usually I'm a bit picky when it comes to food but I was able to finish the entirety of this soup, and the meat on the bone comes right off. My friend mentioned that the lemons provided also seemed juicier compared to others, which is an added bonus for those who enjoy a lemon flavor. Overall it was a pleasant experience that made my day go from bad to decent, and the food was fulfilling enough without making you feel too full from finishing the entire bowl. The experience is enough for me to be willing to return at a later time, whether on my own or with other people. read more

Pho This Way - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I picked this place because my partner and I were looking for a place that had pho for a family member, but we were in the mood for something cold. She ordered the Stir-Fried Seafoods with Garlic Noodle, and I ordered the Taro Seafood Salad. The garlic noodle was flavorful and cooked well. There was a lot of purple onion in my seafood salad, and I am not a fan of that much onion. But i was satisfied with the amount of seafood in it, and I was pleasantly surprised with the taro pieces: I thought they would be crispy, but they were still soft and retained their taro flavor. The service was fast. And the ambiance was very fun based on the decor. read more

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When I walked in I was immediately attended to by the staff who was quite friendly food was fresh and came pretty fast i came from Las Vegas and enjoyed the service read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

If you come here, you have to get the Shaking Beef with Garlic Noodles. It is my absolute go-to order and it never fails. The aroma alone is incredible, and if you love garlic, the noodles are perfect. Highly recommend!" read more

Pho This Way - Shaking beef with garlic noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Location: in Vietnam town. Parking can be limited. Food: We did not expect it to be this good! Pho Dac Biet: definitely one of the better tasting ones. The broth is rich and has a mild taste of msg. Well balanced though. You can get fresh (wide) or the regular thin noodles. Portion size is good. Fried chicken wings with fish sauce: Tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Comes on a bed of onions and peppers. Fried chicken yellow rice with garlic fish sauce: solid. They do chicken well here. Fried chicken egg noodle with garlic fish sauce: noodles could be more seasoned but otherwise the dish was good. Ambiance: clean, light, and fun atmosphere Service: service was good. We were quickly attended to and they were available if we needed anything. They speak Vietnamese and English well. read more

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New pho spot at the center of Little Saigon. They have a good variety of dishes to choose from. Cute menu design too! I got the Bun Bo Hue, as there were so many good reviews on here about the broth. It was really flavorful and just the right amount of spice for me. No pork blood, but there was A LOT OF MEAT and they didn't skimp on noodles either. A very hearty and delicious meal! Neeeed to come back and try their Fish Sauce Chicken Wings and Pho Ap Chao next time! :) read more

Pho This Way - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wowza! Their food is delicious. I got the fried rice encased in omelette with pork chop, and stir fry noodle with see food. Both are super yummy! read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This restaurant is very nice and has great decorations. The bun Bo hue is pretty fire! read more

Pho This Way - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Bun mam hotpot is very good with fresh seafood and a variety of veggies. The portion is surprisingly large, it is enough to feed 3 people. I also like the snail dishes here. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time her e and can't wait to come back! Need rib in the pho was massive and tender! The grilled pork chop plat came with 3 hinge juicy pork chops! Sweet and savory the perfect marinade! A lot of options here in Little Saigon but you must come here! read more

Pho This Way - Delish - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is very nicely decorated and cozy. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Feel free to ask for any recommendation. The food portions are large and good. Their special pho has soup on the side with extra meat. Overall, good place for large party and variety of vietnamese food. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was good, Food was Good and Plenty. Clean Place , Staff were all very nice. Reasonably Priced. I recommend this Place, I will definitely be going back. read more

Had some friends visiting California and we decided to check this place out. The food was delicious, the coconut juice was fresh and the portions are huge. Would definitely come back. read more

Pho This Way - spicy stir fried rice noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

These guys do so much more than the typical pho, rice and vermicelli dishes! We had squid with chili paste appetizer and clam in lemon grass and herb soup. They are both fantastic. The clams tasted super fresh! The server provided great suggestion and was friendly! read more

I got the special combo pho! Good soup. Good beef bone! And Kaj was so amazing and helpful!

My mom and I came on a weekend to try out this new restaurant, and I will say - the service is incredibly FAST. If you are hungry and looking for a full meal quick, this is probably a great spot for you. After submitting our order, we received our food within less than 4 minutes at most. The food was just OK to us - we each got our usual favorites (we are Vietnamese), shaken beef and pho bowl with short ribs. Their portions are not bad, with a lot of food; however, we thought the quality was just ok. If I were to come back, I'd rather try out their finger food than a full meal. I will note - I saw their sign said they're currently only accepting Venmo, Zelle, or cash at the moment. I wish this was posted somewhere more easily spotted (since you only pay at the counter after your meal). Keep this in mind if you intend to come with only credit cards in mind. read more

Pho This Way - Pho with short ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time here, we like the ambiance, the services was excellent, and the FOOD WAS AMAZING!! Too bad, I forgot to take a picture cause I was so hungry lol The Dry Beef Noodle soup was delicious!! I would definitely come back and bring my family!! read more

This is the best place for sea food. It even has a happy hour food menu. The clams, mussels, oysters are perfectly cooked with various spices: lemon grass, Vietnamese cilantro, finger mint, etc. delicious. read more

Good variety of food choices...food taste authentic and decent... attentive service. We had the beef pho and bun bo hue. we also ordered papaya salad, a bit salty due to the ferment sauce but it tasted good, got to chug down quite a bit of water afterward lol read more

The food and service was amazing, very fresh ingredients and best pho have had in long time . Definitely will be back for more . read more

Pho This Way - Best pho in town !!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The pho come out fast. The broth smells like the aroma pho' lol. Don't you worry if the pho sits long that it will be soft. I'm not sure how they time their pho noodle when serving it but it actually doesn't get soft, and in fact, you might even want to let it sit for a little bit to soften a little. When it came out to me, it wasn't hard hard but it was med soft enough for you to bite into it. But I think I like my noodle to be a little bit more softer. But not to the point where it starts breaking noodles, then that is just all bad, lol. The service was good. I think what happened was if you come in a big group, it is always a good courtesy to ask if we can do an individual ticket. So we ended up didn't ask and they put it all in a ticket. But went up to the register and paid our own individual dishes via Vemo or Zelle. So do keep that in mind. That was a little hassle. read more

Pho This Way - Pho and they offer fresh noodle too. I wish I would've gotten the fresh noodle but I was debating lol - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've tríe pretty much every item in the menu. Yet the Mì xào gà giòn always steals my heart each time I come here. Highly recommend this spot for Viet food lovers. read more

Pho This Way - Mì Khô Gà Chiên Mắm Tỏi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My friend and I had a long awaited reunion. We decided to get authentic Vietnamese food since I don't get to have it where I live. We decided to meet around 530pm. We walked around and decided to come here. A couple patrons but overall modern and clean. One unisex bathroom in the back. I ordered pho with fat noodles - rare steak. There's an option for thin noodles as well. Initially, I thought it wasn't enough food but later it hit me and I was quite full. The noodles were soft and there was plenty of beef. My friend got the salad which I thought was unique and actually looked quite delicious. She wanted to get a smoothie too but their blender as broken. Our water was refilled. Pay in the front by the cashier. read more

Pho This Way - salad - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with my family last minute for a weekday meal. Apparently lots of places were closed on Wednesdays in this area, but we didn't know that. We were excited to see this place open though! I ordered the pho dac biet with fresh noodles. I liked it, but I thought they added way too much green onion in my bowl. It didn't feel like there were much meat in there besides that short rib. My dad + brother ordered the same thing but with thin/pho noodle. They said their noodles were a bit dry. They liked the broth, but left a lot of noodles...and they aren't usually the type to have leftovers....the green onion was much more reasonable in their bowls. My mom ordered bun bo hue. She said it was pretty good. We also got a papaya salad as an appetizer. It was just okay for me though. read more

Pho This Way - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Before roaming around on Story Road, we stopped here for lunch. We ordered fried chicken yellow rice with garlic fish sauce, fried chicken egg noodle plate with fish sauce and yang chow fried rice. I'm not sure why this place has such high ratings, our food was just okay. The fried chicken on both the rice and noodle dishes were plentiful, but without the sauce, it was bland. The egg noodles were clumped up together and it tasted like yakisoba noodles (not in a good way). My daughter's yang chow fried rice consisted of small pieces of squid, shrimp and steamed pork roll. My memory of yang chow fried rice consists of shrimp and bbq pork. Well, I did not see any bbq pork in the rice. For both the fried rice and the noodle dish, a piece of lettuce was placed underneath the food. I'm not sure whether they it was for decorations or for eating because the hot food made the lettuce super soggy and greasy. As for the rice dish, the menu listed it was "yellow" rice. I'm not sure what the difference is compared to regular white rice. There was nothing special about it. When we arrived, we were the only customers and throughout the whole meal and before we left, we were still the only customers. read more

Pho This Way - Fried chicken yellow rice with fish sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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To be honest, if not for the Pho Ha Noi signage above the doorway to the temporarily closed La Barrique, which gave us the impression that the former was closed, I wouldn't be writing this. Mind you, that's not to say I never would've made it here - not only did the vibes look great as we passed by, but the reviews from Yelp friends were so positive! So, as disappointed as I was to miss out on trying arguably the most popular (and, possibly, best) pho joints in San Jose, getting to check out Pho This Way seemed like a solid consolation prize! In the time since I came here, I've managed to make my way to Pho Ha Noi and I've actually found that Pho This Way compares pretty favorably in a couple of ways. While it's far smaller in size, I love how it never felt cramped even as more folks started to trickle in. What's more, the pace of everything didn't feel as frenetic - workers weren't always rushing past us and it never felt like we were being nudged out (not that we loitered). As for the menu, it's not super extensive, but it still has a solid variety of the basics with some house specialties to offer - from your typical Cha Gio (fried egg roll), Pho Dac Biet, and Bun Bo Hue to their Cha Gio Re (fried net egg roll), Fried Chicken Cartilage, and Shaking Beef with imitation meat. -- CHA GIO - Fried Egg Rolls...$11.95 As boring as it is to say, this was pretty standard, for better or worse. Every piece was decently sized, crispy, and fried to a nice, golden brown. As for the filling, it was tasty enough, but I'd be hard pressed to say it was super unique either. -- PHO DAC BIET - Special Combination Beef Pho with Rare Steak, Welldone Brisket, Flank, Tendon, Meatballs, and Short Rib...$17.95 This looked great, but it was just okay otherwise. The soup was very flavorful and the meats were fine (albeit scant in portion), but the rib was super fatty and I didn't see any pieces of tendon. The thin noodles were awful, though, as they were stuck together like a ball and could only be torn into shreds. Considering how we didn't get any of the more unique items nor any of the dishes that seem to be the most popular, it's entirely possible that we just didn't get the best that Pho This Way has to offer. At the very least, I can't help but wonder if getting their flat noodles would've been the better choice, as ripping the thin noodles apart made that delicious broth turn all starchy and cloudy. All in all, if what we had was even remotely close to three and a half stars, I would've considered rounding up on account of how friendly and attentive the service was. However, there's no way to get around the fact that what we had was like the definition of middle of the road. read more

Pho This Way - Cha Gio - Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Not bad, but I actually much preferred the non-pho dishes over the pho here. The pho broth was a little lacking flavor, but the meat was very tender and good quality! I highly recommend getting the fresh wide noodles over the thin noodles here, especially cus the thin noodles got so soggy that we could no longer lift them up without breaking. And DO NOT forget to try their chili sauce provided on the table; it truly elevated the pho to another level. My favorite dish I tried here was the Fried Chicken Rice Plate with fish sauce. The chicken was super fragrant and cooked perfectly tender, crispy, and juicy. It's also a great balanced dish, and on the cheaper side compared to other items here. The Shaking Beef was pretty good too, but definitely get the chicken instead. I also enjoyed both their Thai tea and watermelon juice very much! Service was pretty subpar at the time we went. Restaurant wasn't that busy yet lacked to check up on us consistently. Awkwardly waited a while before being able to flag someone down for the bill. Also, we tried ordering a smoothie but our waitress told us their blender wasn't working. We ordered their watermelon juice instead and watched them blend it in their supposedly "not-working" blender, so not sure what that was about. read more

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Ordered the Phở Đặc Biệt and was pleasantly surprised by the portion of meat that came with it. The broth was flavorful and had some sweetness to it. The only downside was the short ribs were difficult to eat and barely had any meat and was mostly chunks of tendon. The vibes were good overall! It was kinda bizarre because they had a full tracklist of songs they produced themselves. I appreciated the variety of song genres advertising their food, but it could be annoying to hear it repeat if you stay there long enough. read more

Pho This Way - Phở Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

PORTIONS: filling PRICE: reasonable SERVICE: table side, but you pay at counter AMBIANCE: clean and modern FLAVORS: Pho (3/5) subtle and light Fish sauce chicken cartilage (2/5) too hard? Might be over fried Taro salad (4/5) fresh and full of textures - don't love squid but that's personal preference Beef tendon (4/5) similar sauce to chicken cartilage read more

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Had a craving for pho ap chao (basically steamed rice noodles but left unseparated and deep fried). Yelp pointed me here and we ordered a regular pho (solidly good bowl of combo beefy parts). I really enjoyed the pho ap chao since it was a bunch of noodles stuck together and deep fried so there was a lot more surface area to catch all the sauce. Would definitely come back to eat again. read more

I came here to try after having passed by one night and smelled how fragrant the phở broth was. My husband had the Bun Bo Hue and I had the Egg Noodles with Fish Sauce Chicken quarters. My husband said the soup was alright good; it wasn't spicy for BBH and was lacking in meat and veggies in comparison to their competitors elsewhere. The egg noodle and fried chicken was pretty good. Crunchy skin and the meat wasnt dry! I liked the sauces that goes on the chicken. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California