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    Tan Dinh Cafe

    4.1 (239 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Bo Ne
    Lisa T.

    Came here for one thing and one thing only -- Bò Né! Tan Dinh has become my favorite place to get bò né. This breakfast dish was so hearty and filling. The sizzling plate comes with a generous portion of beef, 2 eggs, xiu mai, and pate along with a fluffy baguette and salad. I love that you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Service was good and accommodating. We had one order without pork and they substituted those ingredients with an extra egg. This place is usually busy during the weekends, but the wait time isn't too bad.

    Audrey ..

    Came after zoo craving Vietnamese coffee and street food. Tina our server was friendly and even brought us extra broth, chopped cilantro & onions. The broth was flavorful but not salty. You can choose the type of noodle. The fried rice cake with egg was delicious and comes with dipping sauce. Vietnamese ice coffee was strong and authentic.

    Fried rice cake- taro, egg
    Julie S.

    We tried a new Vietnamese restaurant- all the dishes were tasty. The Bo Ne was delicious( better than other places we tried) - we ordered an extra baguette to eat with the beef and dip into the egg, pate. The dry egg noodles were also very flavorful as well as the taro cake with egg. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely want to go back.

    Kristine L.

    Incredible food, but expect slow service for now. We came on a Sunday afternoon. Most of the tables inside were filled or had empty dishes. We came right before the rush. Was seated outside and got our order in immediately. The Hu Tieu and Bot Chien was SO good. Tasted homemade and filled up two people for lunch. Halfway through our lunch, more people came in and out. All of the tables outside were filled, and they were still trying to clean up the tables inside. I ended up going inside for a box and our check. Overall fantastic food - but expect a wait if its busy.

    Menu May 2026
    Jamie Z.

    The best Vietnamese bo ne breakfast I have had in a long time! Their pate is so savory, and paired with the tender beef... I'm still thinking about it 2 weeks later. Worth a visit to get you're in the area.

    Baguettes for Bo Ne
    Eric Y.

    Come for: Bo Ne Know that: ask for baguettes to come out when the Bo Ne is ready I love a good Bo Ne and Tan Dinh cafe definitely hit the mark. Their Bo Ne has steak that is incredibly tender, the pate is flavorful, sausage is meaty, and the egg is delicious. This paired with a crunchy exterior and pillowy interior baguette is all I can ask for. The service is pretty quick. They did bring out the baguettes way earlier than the Bo Ne and so it got cold but the time the Bo Ne came out. Nezt time I'd ask them to hold off until both are ready. As an added bonus, parking is easy because it is inside of Little Vietnam. Overall, come for some great Bo Ne!

    Tony Y.

    I came here to try the Bo Ne. It was my first time tryign this Vietnamese dish. I loved it. It was so good. Beef was tender. Dish came sizzling on the table. Eggs still runny. Sauce was bubbling.Onions perfecty carmelized. Came with a side salad and a big French baguette. I was fearful of not having enough to eat and anting to try something else on the menu. I ordered a plan noodles with broth. The broht with the noodle soup was delciious, nothing I ever had. Clean, sweet from the green onions and chicken used to boil the broth. And a great selection of different noodle selections. Service: Staff is friendly. Staff primarily spoke Vietnamese and struggled with my English but I pointed to the item I wanted. Unfortunately came at the opening of the place, table I chose to sit at had crumbs that probably remianed from the previously night.Bathroom was clean. Staf was friednly and kind. Refilled my water when I finished. I would definitely come back for Bo Ne. Parking is difficult. I came at 10am and there was very few spots in front.

    Sy L.

    The space is cramped. The food isn't particularly tasty. I ordered the Bo Ne. For $20, the portion was pathetic - just two fried eggs and 5-6 cubes of meat. It's overpriced and not special. For a better meal, consider buying beef from Costco. However, the service was subpar; our table didn't have all the necessary utensils and napkins, requiring multiple requests to obtain them.And the water was served inside a espresso cup terny tiny.

    Bo Ne
    Julie P.

    I love bringing my non-Viet friends here and making them try the Bò Né, it's always fun watching their first bite! Honestly, it's just as good as the famous spot, but without the crazy wait, and the place feels cleaner too. The service is friendly and the food always hits the spot. My only suggestion would be to update the menu since it looks a little worn out. But hey, as long as the food keeps coming out this good, I'll keep coming back.

    Boner I mean Bo ne
    Ryan T.

    I'm thankful my cousin in law is Vietnamese as phuc. He basically ordered and got us seated with the fam and showed us the way of his people. He said that this is literally one of a handful of places that serve the Bo Ne dish. The bo ne dish alone is worth a visit if not multiple visits. It's Steak on a sizzling plate with the gravy and oil sizzling in there with a sunny side runny egg. You're also served a baguette that rips with such softness. You can eat it however you want, if you wana use the baguette as the sandwich and put all the foods in there and dip it into the egg and sizzling gravy oil. You could say, the bo ne gave me a bo-ner Omg. And you get the pâté, which is just a poor man's foie gras. Or duck/pork liver. So get that and put that in the sizzling plate and it will all melt together. Jesus mothertrucking Christ what an experience we had. Me and the wife ordered one and we had to order another one to eat some and get the rest to go. Parking here sucks but the parking garage is a safe bet. Might still get crowded but that's just life. There's some outdoor seating too but it can get windy. Which is fine. The other thing, I forgot the name but it's a soup on the front of the menu. Ask to get the noodles dry and then you get the soup on the side. It's like tinola. You swig the soup and eat the noodles. The dry noodles bowl, you want to stir it up because there's saucey goodness at the bottom to mix it up together with.

    Bo ne
    Michelle H.

    Service: Came here on a Wednesday afternoon. Got seated right away and put in our order quickly, but food took a long time to come out. Tables sat before us seemed to also wait awhile for their food. Do not come hangry haha. Food: ordered the bo ne with garlic noodles. The plate came out sizzling, which I liked. The steak was a bit unseasoned, but I liked the sauce and it was tender. Pate was good (made me regret not getting the bread). Overall decent dish and would order again. Ambiance: pretty small place. Tables were not well stocked with utensils and condiments. Had to grab needed stuff from other tables. Some flies seen due to open doors

    Bo Ne
    Stephanie L.

    My friend was really craving some good Vietnamese food in VNtown, so we decided to stop by here for lunch. She got the bo ne & I got the pork & shrimp soup dumpling, which comes with a side of chinese donut & a salad. She rlly enjoyed her bo ne and I tasted one of her meatballs, which were good. I wanted something light & soupy, so the pork & shrimp soup dumpling was perfect. I liked the bok choy pieces that were in it, and the donut is great way to end the meal.

    Amanda M.

    I came here for lunch one day, in particular for the Bo Ne (steak and eggs) recommended by some friends. The Bo ne (steak and eggs) came in a sizzling plate. The meat was tender, sauce was a touch too sweet for my liking. It also had nicely cooked sunny side up eggs, some pate, onions and bell peppers as well. This also came with a side salad and a baguette. Everyone who was eating here also ordered this dish, for $18 it's definitely worth. Also ordered their hu tieu wet version and half rice noodle, half egg noodle. it had liver, kidney, quail egg, fried pork fat, pork skin, slices of pork, pork bone, ground pork, chives, shrimp, squid. It also came iwth a you tiao, chinese doughnut. Portion wasn't that big, but decent flavor.

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    4.1(252 reviews)
    3.0 miEast San Jose
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    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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    4.3(444 reviews)
    0.1 miEast San Jose
    $$

    Parking outside is free if you're within white lines, otherwise if it's yellow it's time-limited…read more We were seated immediately upon entering on a Wednesday afternoon. The tables are fairly close together since it is a small restaurant. Banh cuon special was chef's kiss I loved that it had a variety of foods and textures. Rice rolls were soft and chewy, fried shrimp was crispy, salad was refreshing, and meatloaf rounded it out. To top it off, there's spicy fish sauce that added another kick of flavor. No other notes on this dish, it was perfect to me!!

    Four years later and I'm still giving this place 5 stars! I've tried other bánh cuốn places around…read morethe Bay Area, but this is still the benchmark for me. There are other places I can go as backups, but when I want the complete bánh cuốn meal, this is the place to go. Food (5 stars) + The Đặc Biệt is still the #1 order here. It's a huge plate and you get a little bit of everything: the plain rice rolls with shrimp sprinkled on top, bánh cuốn stuffed with meat, pork roll, egg roll, and their crispy fried shrimp cake. Everything complements each other perfectly. + The rice rolls are soft and fresh, and I especially like the ones stuffed with meat. Pour their sweet and savory fish sauce all over it and add some of the red chili peppers if you want some heat. Excellent! + Their fried items are also what separates this place from some of the others. The egg roll is crispy and the fried shrimp cake actually has a nice big shrimp on there. Even the slightly steamed bean sprouts and herbs work perfectly with everything else on the plate. + This time I ordered the smaller plate with just the meat-filled bánh cuốn instead of the Đặc Biệt. It's around $15 and is actually the perfect amount for me where I'm full but not overly stuffed. However, for only a couple bucks more, I'd still recommend the Đặc Biệt. You just get so much more food! Service/Ambiance (3.5-4 stars) + Service is pretty standard for a Vietnamese restaurant. They're not constantly coming around to refill your water, but if you raise your hand or flag someone down, they'll come over and help you. Nobody is looking the other way pretending they didn't see you! + The restaurant itself is pretty small inside, but they have a much larger outdoor seating area. We came during lunch and didn't have to wait long. + I brought my dog Marley so we sat outside. It was a warm day but there was enough airflow that it was actually pretty comfortable. - One strange thing I've noticed during my last two visits: the water has a slight soapy taste. Maybe that's proof they do an excellent job washing their cups, but they could probably use an extra rinse! This time I just brought my own water. 4 years after my original 5-star review, nothing has really changed for me. I've had plenty of bánh cuốn around the Bay Area and this is still the place I compare everyone else to. The service and ambiance might only be around 3.5-4 stars, but I'm not coming here for fancy service. I'm coming for bánh cuốn, and the food is still 5 stars!

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    Thien Long

    Thien Long

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    2.9 miEast San Jose
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    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

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    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    0.2 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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    Bun bo hue $18.25

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    Vit Dong Que - Banh Bot Loc

    Vit Dong Que

    4.3(368 reviews)
    0.2 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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    Bun Bo Hue - $18.5

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