We got the sizzling fish (36b - bun cha ca) to share and it was our first time having it! The fish came on a sizzling plate with onions and lots of dill so if you don't like dill this won't be up your alley. It was cool how we got a bowl of hot water and made spring rolls ourselves on the spot to wrap everything. Beware you do end up smelling like smoke after because of the sizzling plate. We also got a bo kho. Service was very fast and takeout containers were self-serve which we liked. Also cash only! read more

Thien Long - 36B. Bún Chả Cá Lã Vọng (2 Người An) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place was busy when we went and do a little bit noisy with all the different conversations going on. Got the shaken beef and bbq short ribs with broken rice. Both were delicious. The ribs had too much fat for my liking but the meat I did eat was cooked well. The shaken beef took awhile to be served but it was cooked well. Broth tasted like tinola (a Filipino dish). Side note they only accept cash or Zelle. read more

Thien Long - 47. Com Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food here is pretttty friggin good. It's one of those places where you step in, and boom, fragrance. The fragrance of meat, that bommmmmb-diggidy fish sauce anddddd the item they have on that menu. But you come here for that fish. Get lots of it. It's amazing man. read more

Didn't really get any food since I was already full but I did try the fried catfish and it was pretty yummy, I mostly just further B19 mango drink and it was really delicious! read more

Thien Long - B19. Sinh Tố Xoài Trân Châu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Other than the food portion it was pretty good. Service was good and the place was clean. read more

Thien Long - The cà la vồng portion is quite inconsistent, Saw another table with twice as much. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've dined and picked up from Thien Long MULTIPLE times, and it's never disappointed. It is very authentic Vietnamese restaurant in a very busy plaza. The ambiance is super casual and it's great for large groups as well. read more

I have been to the restaurant as well as ordered through DoorDash. I think they have a great selection / wide variety of food options on their menu which I really like because my family has very different food tastes in terms of Vietnamese food & we are all able to order all of our favorite dishes! read more

Thien Long - Nui xao Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This restaurant has been my go to for many years. They never had failed me. From service, food and wait times. I've been a customer since their original location in North San Jose in the 90s when I was a kid. They are a true gem that offers delicious Vietnamese dishes. Try everything, you won't be disappointed! read more

Thien long had been around for as long as I can remember and the staple of this place is the sizzling fish platter. It comes with an assortment of veggies, mam ruoc (the stinky stinky) sauce, noodles, and rice paper. This platter can serve 2-3 people as it depends how thick your rolls are. I've tried a few other dishes over the years but the fish one is the best. Most of the tables will have offer this. Another way I like to eat it is ordering it with half beef so you don't get tired of the fish. This pls e looks dingy inside but don't like that fool you. That means the food is great. read more

Thien Long - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been to Thien Long plenty of times throughout the years (over a decade) and it's been a generally reliable Vietnamese restaurant with comfort dishes. Our usual orders include the grilled fish (with rice paper), shaking beef with tomato rice, fried flour cake with egg (personal favorite), various pho (combination, rare beef + tendon, chicken, etc.) and all of them have been quite delicious. Food comes out pretty quickly. Service is straight forward. Good amount of indoor seating with multiple TVs on. Parking can get chaotic in this plaza since it's usually quite busy here. read more

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I've been coming here with my family for years and the food remains consistent. They have a huge menu so there's something for everyone. I personally love their hu tieu thap cam and the pho ap chao. Of course their specialty item cha ca la vong always hits. Keep in mind they are cash only! The parking lot is as worse as it gets. read more

Thien Long - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite place for the grilled fish dish and the huge shrimp pork beans sprout crepe. This place never disappoints. Food comes out always hot and fresh. The food speaks for itself. The grilled fish combo comes out on a heating dish accompanied by fresh lettuce and herbs, noodles, dipping sauce. The rice paper wraps is extra cost. The huge crepe is always piping hot so need to eat it quick before it gets soggy. Service is fast and easy. They take your order give u your food and that's it. Place is packed with tables and I know when to go to avoid the rush. read more

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Best Vietnamese food in the area. Authentic and unique dishes. 3rd time. Wrap the food in wraps, great sauces and soups.lot of dishes to try. 3/2025 read more

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Wow! I ate one bite and was on my knees thanking God that I am lucky enough to live in a place where I can get such amazing food. What an institution this place is! Got the bbq chicken and the char was perfection. Perfect smokiness and not too sweet. Their sauce was super flavourful as well. Thank you for serving us! read more

Wow! I have no words. I've always been in this plaza but had never visited this place until now. I'm so glad I went with my friends for a girls' dinner. We tried the grilled turmeric fish with dill, and we were blown away by how good it was! Some of us didn't know how to make the rolls, but our friend showed us, and the server explained how to eat them. Oh my gosh, it was incredibly delicious. I couldn't stop eating! You have to try it--it's a showstopper and definitely worth it, but please note that it does contain peanuts. read more

Those crispy little fish nuggets (cha ca la vong) will keep making me go back many times

Turmeric Fish for 2, yes please! So fresh, so good, not greasy, and plenty for 2 adults. We also ordered a side of fermented shrimp sauce which was AMAZING. Roll it all up, spoon the sauce, DONE AND DONE. Can't wait to come back and do it again! read more

I don't like cooked fish so I didn't get it. We got the bo lúc lắc which was good. My sister and her husband loves the turmeric fish. They were disappointed that it didn't come with the banh trang. I'll be going head again. read more

Thien Long - Bo luc lac with a salad. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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9/14/24 Got #36b with the rice paper rolls so the total came out to $38. Service was super fast the food came and in about 10 minutes. The portion is huge, just one order could easily feed 3 people especially bc they give a lot of rice paper rolls. It comes with regular fish sauce and a much stronger fermented fish sauce (paste texture). Definitely recommend going here read more

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This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in California, hands down! Very unique dishes and it is all amazing. I recommend TL for all of you that is craving real and authentic VN cuisine. read more

I recently ordered chicken pho and I was surprised by the quality of the chicken because it was so tender and juicy! The soup was really tasty as well. They included plenty of chicken and lots of sides as well. I usually don't get chicken pho, but this one filled my soul right up. I ordered to-go and service was quick and simple. :-) would recommend the chicken pho!! read more

Thien Long - Chicken pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The turmeric dill fried fish is SO good. Had it twice now and I'll keep going back for it. Bun Cha Ca La Vong 36B get it right. Will definitely feed 2 people. read more

My favorite thing to get here is the Bun Thit Nuong--the pork is delicious, fatty, with grill marks, and I always crave it when I'm home. The egg rolls (cha gio) is classic delicious Vietnamese egg rolls. read more

Came here with a friend on a Saturday lunch. He had been here before and recommended their 36B Grilled Fish tray with rice paper add on, perfect for 2 people. The tray comes on top of a grill so that everything on it stays hot. It had a lot grilled fish, onions, and nuts. On the side they gave us the rice paper, warm water, dried dragon fruit, cold rice noodles, lettuce, mint, and cucumber. We also asked them to give us fish sauce. The proper way to eat this is to dip the rice paper in the warm water first. Then place it flat on your plate and add what you'd like inside. I typically get one piece of fish, some onions, lettuce, rice noodle, and a piece of cucumber. Then roll and fold it up, dip it in fish sauce, and finally take a bite. The assembly is definitely worth it, it tastes amazing! read more

Thien Long - 36B: Grilled Fish - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was delish came out super fast the restaurant was empty when we first got there on a Wednesday but quickly filled up. Everything was so good the portions are big so make sure to come hungry! read more

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Lẩu Thiên Long ngon và giá tốt. Nhiều rau cải và thịt, đồ biển. Ăn hai người còn dư đem về. Good hot pot, reasonable price. read more

This was a pretty great Vietnamese spot. Stopped by on the weekend for lunch. I had the fried crispy noodles with beef and vegetables. It was really delicious and flavorful. The staff were friendly and attentive. This is a CASH only place, so plan accordingly or there's an ATM machine in the restaurant as well. Highly recommend! read more

Came here specifically for the Cha Ca La Vong (36B) , and left quite satisfied. Cash only spot, but Zelle is also accepted. Very casual eatery with wide open tables and a bustling atmopshere. More local hangout space than quiet meal spot. It does get pretty packed at peak hours, but still manageably so. Service is pretty fast once you get your order in; definitely peak fast and efficient! Despite it getting busy we still got checked in on and weren't forgotten so kudos to staff for taking care of us. You settle the bill up front after you're done though, which took us a little bit to realize, but no harm in a slow chat after the meal is done. We just rolled with their stir fried beef and grilled fish combos (36A and 36B) for simplicity of a 4 person group and quantity-wise it worked out pretty well. My first exposure to turmeric fish wraps, but it was one heck of a first to be sure. We seemed to get a complimentary order of a fried sesame batter served with a tangy (and potent!) fish sauce. Both orders were fantastic on flavor and texture of the main meats; not a single dry piece and flavor was well balanced without anything being overwhelming. All fixings were pretty darn fresh. Figuring out how to optimally wrap things was a rather entertaining ordeal but we worked things out pretty fast. Only critique/downside is the beef platter tends to get a smidge *too hot* with the burning flames underneath so there was a tendency for it to burn. Since we had them put out to stop them burning it ended up with some of the onions still being a bit raw on the fish side though. Seems like the fish plate is a bit better off with raw veg buffer than the beef so a bit of practical balancing would do them some good and avoiding scorch marks. read more

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When in SJ, been here twice and had the sizzling fish aka 36b, bun cha ca. Healthy and delicious. The fish is laid on onions, dill and peanuts on a sizzling platter; accompanied with a platter of rice noodles and vegies (green curly lettuce, cucumber, leafy herbs), fish sauce), and a bowl of fermented shrimp sauce (a tad too pungent for my tastebuds). Our appetites were satisfied! Side notes: *You can add rice paper $3 (I asked the server how many pieces and she said 18) *Once you are seated and order placed, service appears to cease. I asked for a box to take food home and the server pointed me to the back shelf to get my own. **CASH only, pay at the back counter read more

Thien Long - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Fresh, tasty, exquisite Vietnamese food. Always a local gem for my family and I. Food comes out quick, but service is sometimes a tad slow during peak lunch hours read more

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I love coming here because their fried fish spring rolls are so yummy.. the order is for 2 but it's big enough for a family of 4. Their service is good, staff are very attentive and welcoming. It's cash only so come prepared. This is a must stop when in San Jose!!! read more

Thien Long - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is the best cha ca la vong (turmeric dill fish) in the Bay! Everything is so good here. Pho, beef salad, rice plates, you name it. But seriously - you have to try cha ca la vong first and foremost. One order can feed 2-3 people and it's so fresh, tasty, and delish. Service is quite nice. If you ask to modify something or get extras of anything, they are prompt and polite. Unlike Pho Kim Long (sorry - I love their pho and bun rieu but let's be real, they can be very rude!). I wish this was next to my house. I could eat here every day. read more

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Revisited while in town, and it didn't disappoint. Of course our go to was the fried catfish with fresh vegetables. Always a hit at the table and such a fun experience! It literally brought everyone together. You'll receive a bowl of water, a large platter of fresh herbs/vegetables, noodles, a large sizzling platter of fried catfish with onions, veggies, with peanuts, and a plate of round rice paper. Your goal is to dip the round rice paper in the water to soften, then add all the fresh goodies with the fish, and lastly, roll it up to make a spring roll. I'm talkin yum heaven!!!!!! We also ordered: Fried wontons- deelish! My second fave. The Filling consisted of flavorful shrimp and ground pork. Then, dipped it into some hot chili sauce... even better. Beef soup with noodles- ok, I didn't care for the broth too much, a little on the saltier side. Crispy chow fun with chicken and vegetables- My third fave. I literally thought the chow fun was a fish cake, but it was actually a rice cake that's been fried- it went perfect with the chicken and vegetables! Always a great experience here with friends. Cash only! read more

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I've been here before and wanted to eat the grilled fish again so on my way to San Francisco, I stopped by. It wasn't busy on Friday for an early dinner. There were a lot of people who came by for takeout orders. Bun Cha Ca La Vong (5/5): The grilled fish is so good. I love that it comes out on a hot place to cook the onions and keep the fish hot. The tumeric and dill add good flavor. I added the rice paper for $3 and eating it as a spring roll is the best. Depending on how hungry you are, this could feed 3 people instead of 2. The portion is a good amount. The veggies and noodles add a perfect freshness to the grilled fish. I like that they have photos of items they serve on the walls. That is the epitome of a Vietnamese restaurant. Keep in mind this place is cash only! There is a parking lot but it gets packed since there are a lot of different stores in the same plaza. The service is nice and quick as well. Definitely a good place to try. read more

Thien Long - 36B. Bun Cha Ca La Vong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Family brought me over to this place, and the food was AMAZING. Everything my family ordered was packed with flavor and they give so much per serving! We had about 5 different dishes and they were all delicious!! The food also came out really quickly. I will say that we were there around 3pm on a weekday, so it wasn't too packed. The service and ambiance of the restaurant itself are more on the average side, nothing too special, but nothing bad! The food really makes this place 10/10! I also like how all their takeout packaging is just at the back of the restaurant so you can just get it yourself and you don't have to wait for a server. This place is great if you just want some really good food and nothing too fancy. Highly recommend! read more

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This place can definitely get busy and they only accept cash. The service is good. Their Banh Xeo is huge and delicious. It was cooked perfectly. I do wish it had more meat inside because it was mainly filled with bean sprouts. I enjoyed the Bon Chien Trung the most. It went so well with the sauce and I liked the texture. Definitely one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. I will definitely be back to try the other food items. read more

Thien Long - Bot Chien Trung - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The service here is impressively fast! We were seated and served in no time. The fried fish are absolutely delicious--they give you a good amount of fish and it taste so fresh. Very refreshing and full of flavor with the dipping sauce. The bot Chien is street comfort food. Definitely a must-try if visit. read more

Thien Long - 36B. Bún Chả Cá Lã Vọng (2 Người An) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Authentic Viet restaurant for sure. I went there around 2pm on a Saturday and it was around a 15 min wait. It seems like this place is always packed but I can definitely see why after trying out their popular items on the menu. Service was fast paced due to all the tables consistently filled. ***They only accept cash or zelle when you checkout! What we ordered for 2 people Spring rolls - shrimp, veg, pork wrap in rice paper. It was delicious, they perfectly marinated the grill pork resulting in extra hint of flavor. Usually other places only use boil pork or just shrimp. The peanut sauce was a little watery though. 36B - Bun Cha Ca La Vong - grilled fish with thin noodles and vegetables. The plate came sizzling hot with white/green onions, peanuts, and fried fish. Soak the rice paper in warm water and place the noodles, cucumber, mint, lettuce, and fish all together. It comes with two dipping sauce - regular fish sauce and another umami salty shrimp paste. I recommend using both. The bite was refreshing, crunchy yet soft, and fish was tenderrr!! So delicious and it's a huge portion. We couldn't finish it between 2 girls. read more

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While visiting San Jose on a weeknight with my family, we needed a place to eat that stayed open a little later. Luckily, we stumbled upon this gem, which closes at 9 PM and serves all the Vietnamese staples you'd hope for. Despite walking in with a party of 10, the staff quickly rearranged tables and seated us right away. The restaurant had a lively yet comfortable atmosphere--about half full, with a steady flow of diners. It's not fancy or over-the-top, just a simple, no-frills spot that focuses on great food. We ordered a mix of rice and pho dishes, and everything hit the spot. The flavors were authentic, portions generous, and service efficient. If you're looking for a reliable Vietnamese meal in San Jose, this is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Raising my rating after my recent visit. This time around, I must say... the Bun Cha Ca La Vong is SOOOO GOOD. Probably the best you can get in town. I have been to Pho Kim Long many times, which is their main competitor... but Thien Long takes the cake for best tumeric fish! The fish is fragrant and very flavorful. The portion was perfect for two of us to share. Great date night food!! The vegetables were all fresh and well cleaned. They gave a lot of variety too. I will definitely be back to eat this again. Overall, medicore pho... but amazing fish wrap!!! read more

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