What I love about this place is that it's more than just tofu. It's a local owned Vietnamese business that also has other snacks and food ready to go. In this case, I got the summer rolls freshly rolled with shrimp, noodles, and veggies. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Summer rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Found Thanh Son Tofu thru Yelp when searching for Pandan-flavored soy milk and fresh tofu, great find! Food highlights: * Fresh firm tofu - Good texture & taste * Plain fried tofu - light, not greasy, great to eat over rice with your favorite greens & sauces for quick meal * Plain soy milk - Tasty flavor, good with iced coffee * Pandan-flavored soy milk - sweet, fun color with subtle flavor, great on its own or mixed with iced coffee * Bánh cuốn - 1st time trying this, now I can't wait to have it again. Steamed rice rolls with mushroom filling, served with bean sprouts, herbs, chau lua slices, & nước chấm dipping sauce. Such a great light meal! Shop is simple but clean, offers many dishes, staff are helpful, affordable prices, business accepts cash & card. Parking available in shopping center (park further down for more space!). read more

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Found this place through some research in Yelp and did not disappoint. This place serve so many varieties of Vietnamese snacks, desserts, tofu etc. I really wanted to try everything, but I got mostly their tofu products (lemongrass chili tofu, regular fried tofu, fried tofu onion and tofu pudding with ginger sauce). My favorite was probably the lemongrass chili tofu as the taste was so unique and I have never had this kind before). I am a really tofu lover and thought their tofu texture was so good (perfect crunch on the outside and soft in the inside). Service was friendly and they are taking credit card for payment too now. I'm definitely coming back in the future! Lemongrass chili tofu ($7 per pound) Regular fried tofu and onion tofu ($3 per bag - about 8 pieces per bag). read more

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Came an hour before closing Banh Bo Nuong: nope, no pandan flavor. Tasted like eggs only. Tofu lemon grass: thought it'll be more flavored. Still good Xoi: good texture, durian had best flavor. Pandan light Goi cuon: not bad! Must get banh cuon when I'm back read more

I feel like things are as fresh here anymore. I'm not sure how long the drinks have been sitting around and then selling it. I always get their koi mon and I feel like it wasn't as fresh as I'm used to. They had a buy 3 get 1 free deal for these which maybe was the first sign to why they were trying to rapid fire sell these. They are also known for other things like easy Togo food and tofu, but specifically for their drinks and Che I probably wouldn't return bc the lack of freshness. read more

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Customer service is terrible. I had bad experience with the young lady, her attitude was rude. Raising her voice when talking to the customer showed no respect at all. read more

A hole-in-the-wall gem. If you're looking for some quick vegetarian meals, you have to come here. My parents always comes here for the lemongrass fried tofu. It's so cheap and affordable. I usually like to eat it with some rice and I add a bit of the Costco sesame dressing to the tofu. Oh, I also add spicy chili oil for some spice! They make really good dessert tofu pudding with ginger syrup here! My fave dessert. So silky and smooth. Next time I want to try the pandan tofu pudding dessert! Friendly nice staff. **Cash only** #supportsmallbusiness read more

Came here for some fried tofu. Really enjoyed the garlic flavored one. Quick counter service and pre-wrapped items. Nothing fancy just a quick take out spot. read more

Just stopped by for banh tet and was so happy to find them here. I picked up some of their delicious fried tofu/ dau chien also. I was quickly in and out of there and the staff was helpful. read more

Good size parking lot out front. Pretty good size store inside with a lot of Vietnamese desserts, fried tofu, banh cuons and snacks to choose from. I only tried the che with tapioca pearl balls with yellow mung bean inside and the banh cuon. Both were good! I recommend eating their banh cuon the day of though. I saved half for the next day bc I wanted to savor it but the rice noodle was wet and mushy already. No bueno. There is a lot of che to choose from with a name written on top in Vietnamese. Luckily my Vietnamese friend was with me to tell me what it was or ask the ladies working there. Otherwise I would have no idea! Lols read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Excellent fresh tofu and to-go food, but the location is hard to find, and parking spaces are tight

I saw this place being recommended by a few Chinese. I got a soft tofu pudding with ginger syrup and coconut milk. It was really delicious. They have different types of Che which is a type of traditional Vietnamese dessert. Definitely a slice of Vietnam outside Vietnam! read more

Thanh Son Tofu - All varieties of Che - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Where else would you go for some fresh dessert tofu (tau fu fa)? Why Thanh Son Tofu, of course!  They sell their dessert tofu by the bucket (think the containers seen pre-packed at grocery stores), and they have both the original and pandan flavors. You also have the choice of including the ginger syrup or coconut milk with your order.  Since I'm the only one who eats the dessert tofu, I ordered only one container. The tofu was silky and smooth. I was surprised it was warm too. The ginger syrup is quite thick, and a little does go a long way. I skipped out on the coconut milk this time, since I was craving something more traditional.  The total cost was $4.00. They share a parking lot with several other restaurants, and parking can get busy/full. You could try parking in the local neighborhood if you don't want to deal with the parking frenzy during peak times. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Fresh dessert tofu with ginger syrup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

When u buy food at Thanh Son, u must ask the food price before u purchase. U also need to calculate the total, too. All of food has no price tag. CashieRos give u the credit visa receipt, but no receipt shows how much it costs for each item u buy. read more

I was craving che (Vietnamese dessert drink) and dessert tofu last week, so I stopped by Thanh Son Tofu around 6pm last Sunday. It was $4 for a giant bucket of silken tofu with ginger syrup and $3-$6 for a small and large Che, respectively. I thought it was a bargain and everything was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet, giant portions, and the lady working even gave me a free Che since they were near closing. No complaints from me, and I'll definitely be back for more Vietnamese desserts in the future! read more

I thought this place closed down? They seem to be opened now. If you want the best goods you have to come early, I came around 4pm and almost everything was out, at least the good stuff. I got a soy milk jug and some random treats and it came out to $18, when did stuff get so pricey? The soy milk didn't taste as soy like and thick as before, very watered down this time. read more

Tofu is awesome Service is sometimes hard bc some can't speak English. So we just point Service has been great even if we don't speak at all. Love places where you just grab, point, and pay. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

4-4.5 stars overall, but rounding up for the variety of items you can purchase. Thanh Son Tofu was starting to get crazy busy by 9:15am on a Sunday, but I also went during Lunar New Year, and it was likely busier than it normally is. They have a small space, but managed to squeeze a LOT of items in. I came specifically to try their chả lụa for this visit, but they do not have many items labeled or priced. Some of their staff speak better English than others, but it's highly recommended you come in with someone who speaks Vietnamese, or you have photos/written list of what you're looking for. I ended up trying: -Chả Lụa La Do ($6.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SyBMlgMoASlLZLAlMHot-A&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Delicious, and I thought the flavor and texture was perfect. The chả lụa was cooked perfectly, and I liked the amount of peppercorns- highly recommended! -Chả Lụa Xanh ($6.75): I'm not sure if this is the correct name for what I purchased, but it was on the receipt. This might've been cha chien (fried version of chả lụa)- whatever it was, it was also flavorful and delicious! Highly recommended. -Bánh Ít (Red Beans, Plantains/Bananas, $2/each, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CQHC9ScOkwMVa37bHsscyw&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Not very good. The sticky rice was solid, but they didn't have much flavor. We tried one with plantains/bananas and also one with red beans- skip! I will definitely be back to Thanh Son Tofu in the future for more chả lụa, and also to try their tofu (fried version and sweet tofu dessert) and bánh cuốn. All staff were wearing masks correctly at the time. No indoor or outdoor dining was available. Parking can be difficult to find in this plaza when it gets busy during the weekends, but there are a good number of spots. It's just really squishy to get in and out of this plaza. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Chả Lụa La Do ($6.50)- 4.5/5 stars - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my go to spot if I need ingredients for offerings like fried tofu, soft tofu dessert, banh uoc, xoi and che. They have so many options for xoi and che but you have to early. I grew up across the street and my sisters and I used to walk from our house across the street to stop by here to pick up some food. Our parents work early and come home late so we have to cook for ourselves and the ready to go make it easier for us. read more

Great spot for fried tofu and soft tofu pudding. Prices have creeped up a bit but it's still very affordable for homemade tofu. The lemongrass chili is probably my favorite. read more

I've been here a couple of times and many more times I asked my friend to buy fried tofu for me from this place. I like that they have the seasoned fried tofu sold by weight $6/lb. They also sell the mushroom and lemon grass fried tofu cubes that I love so much. The only thing is that they are inconsistent with how much salt they put on the tofu. Sometimes they are pretty plain and other times, you could taste the salt. The tofu textures are usually good though. Firm but soft inside and the tofu taste different than if you would buy the wet-packaged tofu from the supermarket (even if you fry them yourself). They also sell lots of other vietnamese snacks, finger food, desserts and fresh soy milk. If you're into tofu, I recommend to check out this place. Don't come too late in the afternoon because they do run out. read more

CASH ONLY Quick and Easy eats. Lots of selection and great vietnamese tofu and snacks items. Sandwiches are great. read more

They have one of the best tofu and sugar syrup in the area. Super fresh serving of hot silky tofu with ginger sugar syrup for $3.50! The workers are fairly attentive and will help you with your order. They have tons of different Vietnamese desserts like che, flavored sticky rice, fried tofu, prepared lunch items, bánh mì sandwiches. I came in to try the bánh mì but keep in mind this is not a bánh mì deli. They don't have pate or Mayo and only 5 sandwich options. My "combo" was a few slices of Vietnamese pork patty and xa xiu pork belly. $5.50 for a 9 inch sandwich (longer than most places). Come here for the fresh tofu and che desserts, skip the sandwich! read more

Thanh Son Tofu - "Combo" bánh mì sandwich. I think they call this one #1 Ba Chi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummy lemongrass tofu. I always buy 1-2 pounds and bring it home to cook with mushrooms. It's only $6/lbs too. Affordable! read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Do not come to this food venue!!!. On January 28 came in the store to purchase a frozen sauteed goat at the price $29. The man works behind the kitchen told me the food is good to try. The package does have a label without where it came from, ingredients and price label. It looks suspicious! Asked the man who works there and he told me the sauteed goat meat is good but doesn't know how the goat is prepared and cooked. I called yesterday February 2/6, to ask them why the meat so chewy but the manager did not want to talk to me. Then I came the shop today, February 7 to return and have an exchange for others, but still they refused to accept and talked to me. The family came from Vietnam with English barriers under Communist regime influence. And with know-how to conduct business practices in Vietnam but doesn't work and apply in United States. I gave my phone number to a employee there. I hope the owner will call me!! Please be aware what you're going to buy. There's no sign posted in the store in January 28 with the note, "No Exchanges No Returns," But today the employees shown me there one on wall behind the cashier, check your order before you leave this shop. This is like Scam!!! They're crooked. T. Bui Palo Alto read more

Excellent ready to eat tofu and many other small Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls, banh cuon, etc. Service is the normal and prompt. read more

It's not easy to find really good Tofu Fa in the Bay Area. What a surprise that's is, right? We really like the tofu fa here. It's made fresh daily and for a large container- it's $4. We asked for ginger syrup instead of the regular sugar water. They also have fried tofu and other Vietnamese desserts. They're ok. Tofu fa is the spotlight here. Friendly staff. read more

Nostalgic I've came here since I was just a little kid! They've definitely remodeled and modernized the place. Although the store itself is fairly small, they offer many items! They offer : - their SPECIAL and delicious TOFU (3 types fried : mushroom, lemongrass, and plain // soft tofu great eith sugar and ginger) - Banh Trang Chon - Xoi // Sticky Rice (Pandan, Red, Purple, etc Sticky rice) - Coconut jello - Jello - Fried Bananas - Fried Crab - Vietnamese Dessert - Housemade Soy Milk (sugar free, pandan, and added sugar) and so much more! Definitely a to go place to visit! I'm going back for some more fried bananas tomorrow morning.. read more

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Tofu tofu and tofu... Lemongrass tofu, mushroom tofu, plain tofu, silken tofu, marinated tofu....oh my! $20 got me 1 lb of Lemongrass tofu ($6 per lb) and lots of mushroom tofu. Between the 4 of us, they will be gone in 3 days. The Lemongrass is a little bit saltier. But, with rice or noodle they are perfect! This is our new favorite now. Usually, I divvied them to 2 big containers. Freeze one for later and try really hard not to finish the 1st container within a day. Air fry them for 4 minutes at 370F for low carb high protein (high in sodium) snack. Sorry, no picture! We ate them all already read more

Summary: Everything here are fresh and super tasty. It is at a strip mall filled with local Vietnamese merchants (salons, supermarket, herbal shop and clothing stores) Plenty of parkings. Best one is silky tofu dessert with 'perfectly' sweet ginger syrup. It is indeed the best in the Bay Area. Remind me so much of my childhood with the 'tofu fa' granny at the market. $3-4 It is best serve warm and you can control how sweet you want. Fried tofu- you can get $2 or $5 portion. Tasty and healthy. We liked the green onion one. Next time, we will try the spicy option Spring roll with tofu - it is so good my meat lover kid said she can be a vegetarian. Steam rice pasta with pork- solid Fried egg rolls- great tasting with well seasoned fillings. (I usually don't like egg rolls because many places have sloppy fillings) Beef jerky papaya salad - didn't eat it yet but it looks so good. Nothing can go wrong w papaya salad. ;). There are so many options. We don't speak Vietnamese but they are very patient with us. read more

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I came in and bought a few things: che ba ba ($3), banh bot loc ($6), 2 lbs of banh cuon thit ($14), and cha lua ($6.50). I've been to a few che places in San Jose and this place is my favorite so far because the che ba ba was solid! The banh beo was good too! This place has an assortment of che (Vietnamese dessert) including your typical staples (che bap, che dau, che troi, etc) and some pre-packaged meals like banh beo, banh uot with cha lua, etc they also have soy milk and other things as well. The only thing I wish they had that I didn't see was banh bo read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Banh bot loc, Che ba ba, banh cuon thit, and cha lua - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My go-to spot to get desserts such as chè or tofu in ginger syrup (tàu hũ nước đường) . I've gone to this place so many times ever since I was a kid and it's always nostalgic whenever I come back. read more

I usually visit Thanh Son Tofu for their rice noodles (bánh ướt), pork ham (chả lụa), and various desserts. On my recent visit around 9 AM, I spent a total of $72 on food. However, when I got home and cut into the pork ham (the one with the red string), I immediately noticed the texture wasn't fresh and it was super sticky. Taking a bite confirmed my fears - it was incredibly sour. I ended up throwing the entire thing away.I called the store to inform them about the issue and to check their product. The lady on the phone suggested I bring it back for an exchange, but since I had already discarded it, she said there was nothing she could do. I made the call just to inform them, not expecting a refund or exchange, but the response was disappointing.This experience has left me quite disheartened. It seems like they might be reheating unsold items from the day before and reselling them in the morning. I'll be avoiding this place, especially early in the day, and I'm losing hope in the quality of their food. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Pork ham - threw this whole thing into the trash bin - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place has everything you need for street foods (Vietnamese food). 1) Banh Bot Loc 2) Goi Kho Bo 3) Sweet desert (Che) I gave this place five stars for its price and variety of everything read more

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This is the only place to find quality tofu. It tastes really good, especially the spicy ones.

The price is not super cheap compare to Banh Beo To Lan like 15 mins walk (50 pieces for $7.50) The che here is $2.50 / cup But it's good. Not too sweet. Nuoc dua is not very concentrate. But the only thing I like about the che is they are not sweet at all. Which is very good. Banh day is $2.50 / piece Tofu $1 for 4 Service is not as friendly as Banh Beo To Lan either read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Not very concentrate nuoc dua. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a no frills shop. The place to visit whenever I crave for fresh soy milk, Viet desserts like silken tofu with ginger syrup or fried squares of tofu with lemongrass or mushroom embedded into the creamy centers. For a $1, you can get 4 squares to snack on while you run all your other errands around town. Well, that's what I did. Sure, your fingers end up being a little greasy, but you just ate tofu and so in a way, it's like your bad deed just cancelled itself out. Situated in the corner of a really asian plaza, don't expect to sit here. You stride in, pick up delectables, pay and stroll right out. It's been here for at least a decade; it's doing something right. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Fried tofu squares with mushroom or lemongrass. 4 for $1. Great snack - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Just moved to the bay area and was surprised at how difficult it was to find a fresh tofu place. Lots of standard Vietnamese deli food. They have fresh pandan soy milk ( gotta be early for these), a large variety of desserts, and freshly fried tofu. Get the chili tofu!! I always end up just snacking on half the bag instead of saving it for dinner. After a few days, the tofu also poofs nicely in the air fryer and it gets a nice crunch. They also have banh mi, steamed buns, and lots of other yummy things. Go take a look! Parking lot is pretty tight, but I've always found a spot. read more

Food is delicious and affordable. I get the papaya salad here, a big craving of mine. It amazes how versatile papaya is. If you think cooked ripe papaya is good, raw uncooked papaya is completely different but just as good and refreshing. It comes with dried pork jerky and dried beef liver (the pricy part of the dish and my mom's favorite). It comes in 3 sizes -- small, medium and party sized tray. I get the medium for 12 dollars but it is a generous portion!!! Sauce is yummy and i use the leftovers to dip sliced baby carrots in. read more

Thanh Son Tofu - Papaya salad - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

A deli our family frequented once or twice a year for years. It's been at least a year since we've been back. We recently revisited purchasing some dessert drinks (che) and food trays. We noticed the deli no longer has giant vats of che or even tofu. The che were all packaged into individual cups. We were concerned about them being sour and going bad after reading a review. With hesitation, we bought three cups of che. We grabbed a few other deli goods individually packaged to go as well. We noticed the deli's arrays of offerings have gone down to scarce offerings. They were known for their tofu and soy milk. We saw no tofu on display for sale as they used to. The freezer was almost empty. The table, which used to have a large spread of to-go foods, was less than half filled with sad-looking items as if they had been picked over days ago. Unfortunately, as we feared, two out of three che have gone sour. I contacted the deli to warn them of the spoiled food. Instead, the young gentleman on the phone inquired how far I lived and suggested that time, it was the long drive that could cause their food to go spoiled. We live ten minutes away. Customer service was a huge disappointment. We will never come back again or recommend this place to any friends of ours. Through this disappointment, we were advised to another tofu place on Silver Creek Road, and we were delighted to find the difference between this new store and this place is night and day. read more