Located inside the food court of grand century mall in little saigon san jose. We came for the lunar new year festival and had a great time dining here. Can't believe how great their phos tasted. The size and flavor were both astronomical. I liked it! Lemongrass chicken was very good too. The woman working there was friendly and welcoming and even recommended the dish. Highly recommend it! read more

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Located inside the food court. - 4.8: #1 banh khot. Excellent. Shrimp are small, and without any type of saute sauce, but the rest is great. perfect crispy edges, and moist interior. It was also great when heated up in an air fryer the next day. They have an extensive menu. read more

Quan Ngon - #1 Banh Khot - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We visited the food court to have some banh khot and broken rice (from the stall next door). The banh khot was tasty, and the edges were crispy! It came with a side of lettuce, herbs, and fish sauce. They had a pancake-like consistency, so the bottom part was not as crispy. We will definitely come back in the future to try other dishes! read more

Quan Ngon - 1. Bánh Khọt Saigon (Vietnamese mini shrimp crispy pancakes) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm going to give this place 5 stars because it has everything I want..first and foremost this place is super convenient for me to grab a quick bite to eat on the way home from work. That's probably why I come here a lot. It also has two dishes I really like..pho and bun bo hue. Ever since I moved into the area I have been coming here to grab dinner after work. The pho and bun go hue are good. Hits the spot every time. The lady behind the counter is also super nice..she pretty much knows me by now. I either get a bun bo hue or a pho with rare meat on the side..both with lots of hot sauce and chili sauce. Side note..this place is located in the grand century food court. No frills..but good Vietnamese place that is convenient what more can a girl ask for. Plus since it's in a food court a table for me myself and I is always available. read more

3.5 STARS Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: around 3:30pm Party of: 2 Meal: Lunch 4. VUA Bun Oc Rieu KING Crab Noodle I was going to have lunch with a friend and he suggested coming here. I've never been to Grand Century, so I figured why not?! He knows I adore checking out new spots. We explored a few places at their food court, so only grabbed a bowl of noodle soup. I was going go pay with a CC, but they seem to prefer cash, so my friend paid since he had cash. As a result, I have no idea how much this bowl was. Flavor wise, I like my noodle soups spicy, so I wish they gave us more hot sauce. I sent my friend up to ask for more since he speaks Vietnamese. He came back with a little sauce container of hot sauce and what I think was shrimp paste. At least I got that lovely fermented flavor. I just wished it had more spice to cut into it. The size of the bowl was plenty. We couldn't even finish it. And they gave us a good amount of veggies to add. Glad I tried this spot out. Tho next time, I may need to bring my own hot sauces. REVIEW #3580 read more

Quan Ngon - 4. VUA Bun Oc Rieu KING Crab Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Vietnamese; no english, can get by. Order by number. Vast array of beef and chicken combos. Ordered Lemongrass chicken, 2 thighs, cucumber and lettuce salad, rice, and soup. $18.00. Cash only. ATM there which serves all the stalls. Most are cash only. All the stalls are owner operated. Extensive menu selection in all the stalls. Closer to home style cooking than free standing restaurants. Soup tasted like mix between canned broth with green onion, maybe cilantro. Light, salty. Chicken thigh marinated in fish sauce and grilled to caramelize parts of it. Not dry because of fat in thigh. Very salty. Couldn't finish. Too salty with the salty chicken broth. Soup bowls better. Not a repeat order for me. Salty soup with salty chicken was salt overload. read more

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Incredibly delicious. Came all the way from southern CA and it was worth the trip. Food was hit and fresh. Fish was cooked to perfection. Definitely a 5 star meal. It was very affordable also. read more

Quan Ngon - Garlic shrimp. Incredible.... - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Okaaaaaaaaayyyy, Quan Ngon!! I see you!!! I'm not sure why it took me this long to actually give you guys a go but I'm glad I finally did. My family and I decided on trying out Grand Century's food court for lunch and after a brief walkthrough, Quan Ngon seemed like the best option. The menu is pretty extensive with about 30 different options. Pictures are clearly posted against the wall but be advised that they do not contain any pricing. Lunch for the day consisted of bun mam [fermented fish noodle soup] & pho bo [beef noodle soup]. Food took a bit of time but I'm not complaining if that means fresh made foods. Each order came fully equipped with fresh herbs & condiments for extra flavoring/dipping. Both broths were good but the bun man was the better of the two. The noodles were cooked well and didn't become mush as the meal continued. 4 stars. I wouldn't mind grabbing lunch here again and with the number of options to choose from, you couldn't possibly get bored. read more

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This food stall is located in the Grand Century Mall food court. I've passed by these guys hundreds of times but have never ordered anything from this stall -- I think largely because I have never heard positive reviews about them. I ordered #1 on the menu which is the Banh Khot Saigon translated as 'Little Saigon Mini Savory Pancakes' -- and it came with a side of lettuce, cilantro, herbs, and fish sauce for dipping. My date ordered the Com Bo Loc Lac (#29) which is their version of shaken beef paired with tomato rice and pickled veggies. I'll save y'all from the underwhelming details but my order (#1) came out about 5 minutes after ordering, and my date's order (#29) came out about 45 minutes later. I know it was because we were dining there on Lunar New Year weekend, but come on -- my dish was completely cold by the time the rice plate came out. Yes, we honor the rule of 'no one eats at the table until everyone has their meal' -- old school but it works for us. Anyway, there needs to be a better system for dishes on a single order to come out of the kitchen about the same time, or at least plus or minus 5 minutes. Also, I know times are tough but charging for a ToGo box after having your guest wait nearly one hour for one of the dishes was no way to create customer loyalty (and she was very unpleasant about it when we asked even though she applied an unexpected surcharge). Finally, the entire menu board has no prices next to each item. That tells me they can upcharge when they think they can get away with it because there is no transparency -- and no published prices for customers to reference. It's a 2.5 star experience for me. P.S. cash only. Even though their register has all the major credit card symbols, they only accept cash. read more

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I have eaten at this Quan Ngon inside Grand Century Mall a couple of times now. I enjoyed the large portions sizes and prices are pretty decent. The Food here are also pretty good as well to my liking. They offers some of my favorites that includes: Hot and Spicy Udon Soup(Bun Bo Hue), King Crab Noodle(Bun Oc Rieu), Beef, Chicken, and Oxtail Pho Noodle Soups, Beef/Chicken Vietnamese Salad, Wonton Noodle, Shaken Beef with Tomato Red Rice, Bun Mam( Fermented Fish Noodle Soup, and many more!! Looking forward to try other items on the menu!! July,2024summertime read more

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After getting coffee across the plaza at Lacaphe, we decided to visit little Saigon inside of Grand century mall. This place still look the same and of course we had to visit their food court. On a Sunday afternoon, I'm surprised the area wasn't as pack. We end up eating here and decided to order 2 things. The pork chops over rice (comes with a side of soup if you dine in) and of course their banh khot. The pork chops were a little fatty compare to other places and a little salty for my taste. However, the banh khot on the other hand were delicious and the amount of herbs made the overall dish better. The owner was sweet and she gave us a couple free drinks. I would come back for their banh khot but will pass on the chops. read more

Quan Ngon - #20 grilled pork chops with Chinese sausage over rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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5 stars for this amazing dish and restaurant's service! I have tried a couple other vegetarian Banh Khot in San Jose and they don't even come close! Writing this update because I recently tried ordering through DoorDash for pickup and somehow my order didn't go through even tho I had a receipt. The restaurant handled that situation like pros and I happily got some Banh Khot in my belly that night! Best to order at the shop. read more

4.5-4.6 stars for food court foods. Although cash only, this place inside the food court makes the best authentic foods here. Great wide menu selections and quick service. Highly rated. If they ever accept cash, I will rate them a 5. Takes about 10-12 minutes to get your order when they are busy with others. Comfortable tables & chairs everywhere. No stress. Not many customers since pandemic during weekdays. This is my 5th time coming here in the past 15 years, and they haven't failed me. Yes, bring cash please. Note, not all restaurants are open on weekdays, compared to weekends here. Got my lemongrass chicken plate fix. Portions too generous. It was a plate that can make 2-3 people feel very full if shared. Comes with the lemongrass chicken pieces, cucumber lettuce salad, fully cooked egg, vinaigrette, soup, rice, and salted mustard greens in your tray. Very full! Loved the little dish, tray, and bowl. You get real fork, spoon, and knife for dining in. Not plastic utensils like most other places these days. Foods tasted excellent. Not dry. Last time, I had the huge Bun Bo Hue which was also very generous too. Including the can of coconut drink, I only paid $20 cash. Not bad at all. That's everything included into the price, taxes included. Must love cash businesses if they are very good. Inflation dollars well spent. Feeds a few. Yes, I do plan to keep coming back if in the area. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Delicious meal! Large portions and generous amount of veggies that are fresh and go along your meal. They're cash only! The staff was nice. We couldn't finish the banh knot, so we asked for a to-go box (they charged 50 cents), but when I heated it in the microwave at home, literally was still crispy and tasted like it was just made. Would definitely go back! read more

Quan Ngon - Banh Knot - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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You can never go wrong with the delicious and crispy mini pancakes ! The banh khots are a solid size with juicy shrimp. They are very generous with all the greens fixings too! Our family is not a fan of the fish mint so I usually ask them to leave that out. They are always crispy with a nice chewy center. The owners are very nice and work quickly to make your order fresh. read more

4.5 STARS That awkward moment... When you're the only customer standing there waiting to order... The staff looks at each other, says something in their native language... Looks at YOU...exchanges a few more words. Looks at YOU again, then starts giggling. Ummm... Then, you think to yourself... OMG, do I have a BOOGER hanging out of my nose? Oh wait, I have my mask on. *Phew* Not sure what was so funny but damn, they make hella good Bánh Khọt! I was actually looking for Quán Huế but realized I was in the wrong food court. Opps. What the hell, I'm here anyways so decided to try Quán Ngon. Yes, it's inside a food court in a dated mall (Grand Century) with a bunch of OGs smoking outside but don't let that deter you. Some of the best grub is in the hood. The staff here doesn't wear masks and/or wears it as a chin guard. M E N U Picture menu with numbers which makes it easier to order (about 30 items): from mainstream pho to bún bò huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and bún mắm (fermented fish noodle soup). CASH ONLY. BUT, they're on DoorDash so you can place a pick-up or delivery order. F O O D * Bánh Khọt Saigon: Vietnamese Mini Savory Pancakes (8 pc - $12.50): https://bit.ly/3bYbuiS ***Served with a side of fresh romaine lettuce, perilla leaves, rau ram (Viet coriander), mint, and cilantro. I think they forgot the pickled carrots and daikon. ***Vegetarian version available with mung beans instead of shrimp. The bánh khọt are like mini cupcake versions of bánh xèo (Viet pancake). They were hot and deliciously crunchy on the outside with a moist, custardy center. Love the delicate crispy edges. Light coconut flavor and it's topped with a firm piece of shrimp (properly de-veined). The lettuce and herbs were fresh, clean, and crisp. The accompanying nước chấm was so on-point with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy with some funk. It's spicier than the norm which is my preference since I always find myself adding more chili sauce. Make a bánh khọt wrap with the accompanying lettuce and herbs, and dip it into the nước chấm (fish dipping sauce)...and enjoy ALL the contrasting textures and flavors. HELLA GOOD. S E R V I C E The bánh khọt is made-to-order and my takeout order took 20 minutes on a quiet Friday with no line. To kill time, go to Nước Mía Ninh Kiều several stalls up for pressed-to-order sugarcane juice. A M B I A N C E Dated and dark food court (the mall was half lit) with retro swivel chairs. The seating area was open. FYI, this really isn't your typical shopping mall; they mainly sell jewelry, jerky/dried snacks, knick knacks, and dollar store stuff. P A R K I N G Easily found parking during Friday lunch but that's so not the case on weekends. It's chaotic with bad drivers who will run yo ass over if you're not careful. Overall, 4.5 stars but rounding down for their lack of mask usage. If you're in E Man Jose area getting your Viet food fix, def try Quán Ngon for their bánh khọt! read more

Quan Ngon - #1 Bánh Khọt Saigon: Mini Shrimp Pancakes | 8 pc - $12.50 (CASH ONLY!) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Was in the area hungry and needed to kill some time.. and saw that they had bánh khọt here. I usually eat bánh xèo often and my mom makes it at home... so with a similar flavor profile, and a craving of that complex mix of herbs, lettuce, and that delicious fish sauce, I ordered it. To easily sum it up.. I personally think it is on the pricy side.. but it is a business after all.. not something you're making at home. As far as the food though... omg.. DELICIOUS!! Best place (that isn't my mom's cooking) to get some bánh khọt. They don't skimp on the lettuce and herbs... you get a lot!! And finishing my meal with some fresh sugar cane juice from Nước Mía Ninh Kiều completed a very nice lunch. read more

Quan Ngon - bánh khọt - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Foods are good but service is very bad. When I go to the restaurant the lady is not welcome her face very sad. When I need something the lady is sigh deeply. read more

My favorite bon quot in Sj. They use to have more variety in herbs. The texture and flavor is just like da nang.

Quan Ngon has a wide variety of intriguing Vietnamese dishes, so we decided to try both the little Saigon rice cake and the hot & spicy Hue udon. This was my first time trying Vietnamese rice cakes - they were super crispy, and it was interesting topping them with a bit of fresh lettuce and herbs and dipping them in the sweet & sour sauce before eating. The hot & spicy hue udon was flavorful but wasn't actually spicy. It came with pieces of lean meat, slices of Hue pork sausage, blocks of congealed pork blood, and even a piece of pork hock. The noodles were nice and chewy and definitely very filling. read more

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Ordered #1 LIttle Saigon Rice Cakes (banh khot). Texture was perfect -- crisp on the outside. Came with a generous serving of fresh lettuce and mint to wrap. Nuoc mam was one of the best I've had. I haven't had banh khot often so I don't have much to compare these to. They look like small versions of banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) but not as flavorful or loaded with stuff. But it was a nice snack. read more

I got the bun rieu! The food was so good and the portions are huge! The owners are so sweet. Loved it here. Would recommend! 10/10 :) read more

Quan Ngon - Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall, a solid place I wouldn't hesitate to return to. It's Vietnamese food made well. I got the banh khot chay/vegetarian banh khot ($12) and my sister got the #27, com tam ngon ($15). My banh khot chay were wonderfully crisp when I sat down to eat them after walking around the area. I appreciate how they had cut a vent into the container. The bountiful lettuce and herbs I was given were fresh and vibrant. I loved the contrast between the crisp exterior and soft mung bean paste. My sister's com tam ngon lived up to its name - it came with a bone-in pork chop, shredded pork skin (bi), cha trung, banh cong, broken rice, nuoc leo, pickled mustard greens, and cucumber slices. Everything I tried from her plate was perfectly palatable. I especially liked how peppery the cha trung was! read more

Quan Ngon - Banh khot chay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Chicken salad - chicken was old and dry. Tasted like it was reheated. Way too much onions. This is not worth $15 Banh Khot - very crispy and good. Would go back just for the this. read more

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The best of savory cupcakes in Bayarea, hidden germ. I passed by with my family many times in Grand Century but never pay attention Quan Ngon & finally I dont really care the others food or beverages on menu because version banh khot is the best , make me keep eyes on & spend $$$ & forget diet & the fish sauce dip in. For sure I'm more in sweet tooth but can't resist this special banh khot here. I believe the owner and her daughter are very attentive and great service. Let's wrap salad with these yummy cupcakes & put into mouth. read more

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It's a nice little mall. I had the #1 shrimp pancake to go. My 1st time having it & I thought it was good. I'd come back for that for sure.

Not sure if I will ever return again... tried two of their noodle soup. The spicy beef udon ( Bun bo hue) was ok, but the crab noodle soup ( Bun rieu) was not good at all, tasteless. What bothers me the most was their cleanliness. They only accept cash which is fine. But after handling cash , the same hand goes directly into the veggie bucket to grab the side veggie and distributed onto the plate for customer...and the same hand goes to grab spoon and chopstick etc.. no glove no wash hand .. how disgusting is that ! And they do all of these right in front of you at the open counter like who cares if people see it or not ..:( read more

My go-to spot for bahn knot (egg cup-shaped bites with shrimp on top, sorta like a frittata, but wayyy better) in San Jose. They make them fresh, so they're always perfectly mega crispy and big. I like to call ahead to avoid the wait ~20 minutes when I've made 2+ orders. It's located in a shopping center food court, so super casual with plenty of dining tables. read more

On Monday, I was in the area and wanted to stop food plaza to get lunch. Hadn't been here for a long t8mr, since COVID. They had roped off every other table and only a handful of stalls were opened for business. This one was open and the lady was super friendly. I always like the picture menus on the board to make it easier to order by number. Since my Vietnamese is rusty, I tried to order in Vietglish (not sure if I just made up that word)! Since there were few customers, the food was quick. I blessed her business as it must be hard with their business essentially so reduced. I try to support local businesses as much as I can. I order to go to bring it back to the office. Bo luc loc rice plate. It was pretty good! The beef was tender, rice was flavorful, like the pasta and veggies sides. Highly recommend this place. Order take out and support these businesses or they won't be around. read more

So glad to found this little GEM.. It's inside the food court of Grand century mall with QUALITY food and AFFORDABLE price!! Me and my bf walked by this place to pick up some beef jerky on Monday right after the SIP was lifted. I was so happy right when I saw the worker taking COVID precautions seriously (worn mask and gloves). My bf got #1 (banh khot) and I got the bun bo hue. The BBH was so flavorful and they gave hella meats. As for the banh khot, it was made to order, so it took a little bit longer, but it was WORTH ITTT! It was hot, yummy, crispy and came with fresh veggies. Couldn't take picture of the banh khot bc my bf destroyed it hella fast.. Overall, solid Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose! support your local Vietnamese restaurant. read more

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10/27/21 Daaayum... I think I just had the best Vietnamese takeout of the last 365 days, er .... 1 year for those who freak out at big numbers. One thing that should be noted--y'all need to head down to your local Safeway/Ralphs/Whole Foods and check out prices on fresh basil and mint. Then order here. They frickin' give you $50 worth of herbs with your order! Look, if you got a recipe calling for mint or similar, don't buy at no Whole Food's k?--just order it here, get free Vietnamese food, and enough mint to make 20x whatever it is you needed it for. Pro tip. You're welcome. 1. Banh Khot $12.50: Gotta be honest with you--I don't get this. I mean, I do buy this, but I don't understand it. It's fried hollow cups of mystery with a shrimp sitting inside, served with a ULTRA LARGE bag of fresh herbs and lettuce. Like um, do I wrap a cup in lettuce? Shouldn't I put something in the cup? Well, f it, whatever--I never found this dish all that good tasting either. UNTIL TODAY. W T F. This version of the cup is thicker, meatier, and OMG so crispy! Crunchy outside, soft and moist insides. Even the shrimp was cooked perfectly, not dry or rubbery. Best I've ever had anywhere of this enigma of a dish. 10/10 7. Bun Bo Hue $14.99: God, their soup is just over-the-top flavorful. So concentrated with animal juices to the degree that there's a dark brown hue. They also supplied hot sauce for you to mix in, and man it's HOT (perfect to me)! And all the innards and outards........ all the stuff nightmares are made up of for the lesser eaters out there, which means heaven for us! Even got some pig's feet (though I prefer it cooked a bit longer), and some other guts, and some Vietnamese sausage too. Yeah, the best also. 10/10 28. Com Bo Luc Lac $16.50: AND WWWHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT............ how is this possible!?!?? The best "shaken beef" I've had in 5 years!!! The steak is so tender and juicy. Yes, it's Asian tenderized, so, no... this ain't gonna compete with Alexander's, but it's like 80% of the way there compared to Newport Seafood (the most famous Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant I know of, which is in SoCal). Just epic. The rice was nice too, as well as the macaroni noodles (yeah, never seen that before at a Vietnamese place either.) 10/10 If #Doordash gave out prizes, I'd be voting for this here place. 5/5 #vietnamesetakeout #vietnamesefood #vietnamesecuisine #banhkhot #bunbohue #shakenbeef read more

This is the best pho I've had in San Jose, and I love pho. The broth is incredibly flavorful and delicious, no MSG, just pure broth and flavor. The rice noodles are fresh and soft. The portion is huge, for $18, I'm stuffed, but not heavy or lethargic. The owner is a beautifully kind and generous lady who's been here for ten years. This place is such a hidden gem and I hope your experience fills your stomach and fullfills your soul. Makes me miss Vietnam so much. Thank you to this beautiful business! read more

Quan Ngon - Phở Đuôi Bò #6 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I am surprised by the low ratings for this place as I found that the bahn khot (#1) to be quite tasty. Granted that was the only thing I have ever tried here but it was good enough where I ordered another one after eating the first one. They are yummy and made fresh to order but they are on the lighter side so you may need to order something else in addition if you are hungry. For a cash only food court, I thought the prices would be cheaper but welcome to the Bay Area! Be patient as they make the bahn khot to order but they are worth the wait! I would try them again! read more

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Rice porridge was freakin amazing! They used real Asian chicken! -the ban bo hue was very good! Perfectly flavored and loaded with hella meat! The beef pho was ok! It was flavorful The sausage was made perfectly and it was very tasty! They give you all the sides and condiments to whatever you order For a little food court stale their food was very decent! Very affordable and not to pricy! read more

Possibly the best Com Tam I've had. The pork is tender and savory, soup has a ginger taste that really cleanse the palet read more

Quan Ngon - Maybe the best Com Tam I've had. The pork chop is real tender and savory. Definitely a must eat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I had goi ga (chicken salad) here for the first time and it is as authentic as it can get. The sauce had a strong ginger taste which I love. Every ingredient tasted fresh. The chicken meat was perfectly cooked. I will definitely head back to try their other dishes! read more

Quan Ngon - Goi ga (chicken salad) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Probably one of the worse stalls in the food court. The rolled onion beef was not grilled at all. It looked and tasted like it was steamed! Seriously. The beef was a little chewy because of that. Menu on the wall clearly shows grill marks. Many choices elsewhere. read more

I'm drooling thinking about the banh khot. It's so perfectly crispy. Love all the veggies it comes with. I'll be back in the San Jose area this Sunday and I'm going to definitely hit up this place again although I was just here two weekends ago. read more

Quan Ngon - Perfectly crispy banh khot - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Vegetarian options brought me back to childhood! I'm a big fan of their vegan Bun Bo Hue. Sweet, spicy, savory and tangy all at once - the broth was very flavorful and reminds me of the real thing when I used to eat red meat and when I went back to Vietnam. Noodle texture is on point with generous servings of mock meat and vegetables. It cured my cold that morning and was a warm welcome into San Jose. The vegetarian rice cakes with lettuce and pickled daikon were also a good side - although a bit less flavor than the soup. I believe there was mung bean on top as well. Regardless, reminds me of when my mom used to make me in the mornings. I was told San Jose has an impressive Vietnam town and the one restaurant I ate here was already better than most of the restaurants I grew up eating on the East Coast... read more

Quan Ngon - Vegan Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for a quick lunch and the food was ok. But guess what...? When I asked for a Togo box for leftovers food, they charged me $.25 - so insane read more

Quan Ngon - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California