pretty bland and dry food. it's kind of like if you're cooking in college and only had a microwave. my friend seemed to like it though and otherwise things were fine. read more

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Random spot my running partner and I decided to hit up to fill our bellies. I wasn't in the mood to try something new at first, and the words "Asian fusion" do not sit well with me. And hipster compostable bowls in the pictures just give me an idea of overpriced food at low quality. She told me, "well we can go to Chipotle next door if you really want Chipotle, I mean, this is pretty much like Chipotle..." Yay for Chipotle style everything! Ended up ordering chicken brown rice bowl with the VN sauce and lime soy vinaigrette. My food turns out great. Decent portion, flavors were pretty legit, maybe not as oily compared to your original lemongrass chicken. Pricing was great compared to Eat Viet, $2-3 adds up. What's great is that they provide me with more than sufficient sauce in an easy squeeze bottle. They don't skimp on the veggies, I can finally feel like a rabbit!! I'm probably going to try the other proteins. Chicken wasn't bad in texture, wasn't overcooked, but I do expect a bit more flavor if it's lemongrass chicken, a bit too bland/healthy for that moment. The store doesnt have the coziest seating but I love the TV screens there. Got to watch some sports while I munch on my food. Service was really quick and friendly. Then again, I was there on a Friday night, this looked more like a hectic lunch spot. read more

Vn Grill - Chicken bowl with all of their veggie choice minus peanuts - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My nephew brought me here on the way home from the airport. It's one of his favorite places and I can see why! He got some sort of tea that was very good and I got a watermelon lemonade which was awesome. It's been a couple months, but I remember they had samples of egg rolls to taste and they were very good. There were a couple sauces that I used on my fresh bowl, and while I can't remember exactly which ones they were, they were awesome. Clean. Cool decor. Family friendly. Very friendly staff who will help you with your order if you are a first time visitor. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. If my lil man had gotten a chance to eat some of the food, I'm sure it would have been CyHawkApproved. Prices are reasonable. read more

Vn Grill - Great food, reasonably priced!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

VN Grill is all about serving traditional Asian Street Food for today's modern healthy lifestyle. That was taken directly from VNG's Mission Statement on their website. That pretty much sums it up. Asian fusion type of dishes, that are flavorful and as fresh as it gets! I've actually been here a couple of times, and each visit was enjoyable. I've tried their bowls with both beef and shrimp, brown rice, different veggies, and my favorite VN Sauce (their own secret fish sauce) drizzled all over the goods! It gives you that Chipotle like bowl experience, but with an Asian twist of better protein and WAY better garnish and sauces! I've also tried their Tofu Spring Rolls and Banh Mi Tacos, and they delivered the goods! Flavorful, fresh, crisp, and just straight up GOOD! Overall, it's a solid option if you are looking for a wholesome meal! I haven't tried any of their signature drinks, but I will on my next visit. I am big on the whole protein balance vs. your carbs and veggies, and each bowl could use a bit more protein. The bowls are priced fairly at $9.55 per, so you won't walk away broke! I will definitely be back for more! read more

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I absolutely adore Vn Grill! This place is one of my go-to spots when I am in Milpitas. Eating here is like dining at an Asian Chipotle, but SO MUCH BETTER! My usual order is the To-fu-que with all of the veggies, lime soy vinaigrette, and a Thai tea. The soy ginger to-fu-que is delicious, and the portion is very generous. All of the veggies are fresh, and the lime soy vinaigrette adds just the right amount of salt and zest. The lime soy and soy ginger from the to-fu-wine work really well together to give the dish a tangy, lightly sweet flavor that is absolutely delicious. Overall, the food is very fresh, the service is fast, and it's vegetarian friendly! I definitely recommend stopping by, if you're in the area. read more

Vn Grill - To-fu-que bowl with brown rice and all of the veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Chipotle style customization on Vietnamese food! Cool concept! I dig it...I can see why this place is so well rated. You get to create your own customized bowl, just the way you want it. It's fast, cheap and healthy...great job! Oh yeah...it tastes good too, fresh ingredients and good flavor. No complaints about the service, the staff is friendly and food comes out fast! My only criticism is that I think the side dishes here are a bit on the pricier compared to other Vietnamese places. read more

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Almost every day, I came here after the gym; now that I am not near the area, I miss the low-cal Vietnamese food. The menu is straightforward, not many distractions, very to the point, sort of like chipotle. I always get their chicken and all salad. The staff is stellar, and if you're new, I recommend asking what most people order if you do not have restrictions on your diet. read more

This bowl felt so yummy and refreshing for a healthy takeout meal! The sauces were very yummy and the portion size was quite filling. I felt very full after my bowl! Can happy recommend this. read more

Vn Grill - Chicken Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

VN grill is ok... not what I expected. The meat is not authentic... no lemongrass and seasoning is missing. read more

Yesterday night I came here right after work to meet up my friend. And when I stepped in the restaurant, it was quiet and I took my time look at their menu. Their order pattern just like poke restaurant. Pick your own protein and what to include on your bowl. So it's like BYOB. I ordered rice noodles, chicken (taste lemongrass), all veggies except peanuts and tamarind sauce. It's being ready not later than 2 minutes after I made payment on the counter. I was enjoying the food that I ate especially the sauce, it's taste so good and everything was fresh. The chicken was grilled well and taste with lemongrass. It's really worth to pay a visit here. The meal wasn't expensive and cost me $8.10 (include tax). And I also get complimentary cold water from the counter. The restaurant environment kind relax and a good place to hang out with friend. read more

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Delicious! The staff at the cashier was so nice, would love to come back again highly recommend!

VN Grill is basically Vietnamese Chipotle and I am all for it! The concept is pretty much the same, you pick a protein, carb, sauce and unlimited choice of sides. They offer chicken, pork, shrimp, and a veggie option. For sides, you can chose from things like peanuts, pickled daikon, mint, cilantro and much more. You can choose two of the three sauces they offer. I came at night so there was no wait and the food came out pretty quick. Plenty of seating option. I will say, the protein portion is a bit small, but very tasted and well seasoned/marinated. Prices are decent too, about $20 for two chicken bowls. Parking can be a big tight since there are a lot of other restaurants and businesses in the plaza. read more

Vn Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's been awhile since I've been back here.. The owners Duy and Cindy ( husband and wife ) were extremely friendly and approachable. We chatted a bit while I waited for my food. I ordered the beef and shrimp salad for a healthier option ; only + $2.99 for added shrimp. Plentiful on protein, variety of added toppings and two sauces to choose from per bowl. They recommended me try the sea salt cafe sua da, and it was the best Vietnamese coffee I have ever had. A unique bit of salt flavor in the iced coffee, better than your standard Lee's. MUST TRY! If you want a healthy alternative and feeling Vietnamese food come here. :) read more

Vn Grill - Beef and shrimp salad - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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So glad this place is so close to my home, always enjoy coming here for a quick and healthy lunch! Their ingredients always taste really fresh and I love their quick service. Pretty reasonably priced for the Bay. My go-to is the lemongrass chicken, I love the lightness. Make sure to put on the sauces too so it's not dry and for some extra flavor!! read more

It is good place to grab fast healthy food. The Vietnamese coffee taste really good. Spring roll is just okay to me. read more

Vn Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food, I enjoy the beef bowl with soy lime vinaigrette, tasty food and gluten free, already came back a second time, will return many more times read more

Come on people be real please... This is my first and last to be honest. Wifey kept dragging me to go to try this place since it was close by where we lived and besides on Yelp we saw 4 stars..... Unfortunately we were very disappointed and very terrified. ---Wifey ordered Rice noodles Beef and I ordered Rice noodles Chicken LemonGrass ---the noodles are so dry and the Chicken and Beef had no flavor which were very dried as well. The fish sauce in the bottles awful Salty. However I can make these dishes at home better than what they made... Very pricey for these kind of homemade foods and the paper bowls are too small therefore mostly you will see they put lot rice noodles and vegetables and it nearly full; the rest main recipes ( meats ) are only small portions.. Anyway I guess do not base on the stars on Yelp that people gave.., you have to go and try it. Not recommend anyone... read more

Vn Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's a very well-designed system for a restaurant, and it's also suitable for franchising. By not making the soup, it is easy to reproduce the same taste and flavor no matter who makes it. The taste is about 70-75 points, but considering the system of restaurant, I would give it 85-90 points for total. read more

Their food is fresh and made to order. Veggies are crisp and crunchy and the fresh spring roll wrappers are soft and sticky.. which is a good indicator of freshness. Out of their sauces, the VN sauce is my favorite. It has good flavor notes with salty, sweet, sour, and savory. Kinda sad that their prices have increased significantly and their sauces are not as flavorful as they used to be. Almost $14 for a shrimp bowl , but I understand considering the pandemic and location. Their service is good and staff are friendly. read more

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This place is good! Came in here for a bowl and some of the tacos. The servings were smallish for the prices but they filled us up and the ingredients seemed nice and fresh. You can turn the bowls into a salad bowl if you are watching your carbs and it is still a great serving of food but the prices are a bit steep given what you get. The menu is simple and easy, the staff is nice, and the food was ready quick! read more

First time trying this place. Very friendly staff. Online ordering directly from their website was very efficient. Food was fresh and tasty. I appreciated having a good vegetarian option and will be back. read more

I love love love this quick, delicious, and healthy meals and VN Grill is my go to for Vietnamese bowls. If you've ever been to Chipotle you understand the basic concept here. You custom build your bowl to your liking and all of the ingredients are fresh and tasty. I almost always go with the rice noodle as the base of my bowl but they also offer white and brown rice and salad as a carb free choice. The Lemongrass chicken or Kalbi style Steak are always solid choices, and the Tamarind butter shrimp is a nice change of pace for me. Their signature sauce is the VN Sauce, which is a fish based sauce but don't worry, it is not pungent at all. It has that spicy kick without being harsh. The Lime Soy Vinaigrette(citrus and soy blend) is a conservative choice if you can't decide which sauce to go with. The Nori Fries and Banh Mi Tacos are excellent sides if you have the room in your tummy. The portions of the bowls by the way are very healthy and one bowl is always enough to fill me up. The staff here is wonderful and always cheery. The very friendly owners, Duy and his lovely wife, are working the cashier throughout the week so don't be shy and say Howdy to them. If you need to grab your order to go, the packaging is fantastic and the sauces are of course in a separate container so your food stays dry until you're ready. read more

There is a difference between eating on a diet and eating clean. I recently learned that fat-free, sugar-free, and other processed diet products are filled w/ artificial stuff and chemicals whilst eating clean means eating things w/o the additives and chemicals.. I was on the ISO 9000 team at Extreme Networks and now I am actively participating in our Go Green project w/ my employer. Recycling, reducing carbon footprint, and various things we as employees can do to help sustain the environment. I get giddy whenever I learn that establishments buys local and organic (when applicable) to serve patrons. I was shocked to learn that this place builds on that motto only because I grew up eating at places that is the exact opposite. The one thing that truly impressed me was the prices. We all know shopping organic and/or free-range items cost an arm and a leg. The price of a vermicelli bowl is usually around $7-$8. A package of vermicelli cost $.99 for goodness sakes. I know what the cost yields when making it at home so I appreciate the genuine prices that is being charged; means I am not being overly charged for a quality meal. I had the bun thit nuong (rice noodles, pork, and all their options [vegetables and peanuts] over "VN Sauce" which is nuoc mam. There are 4 categories to complete the meal. You choose your carbs, your protein, your vegetables, and then sauce. I was a bit skeptical at first but I am so glad I knocked off this bookmark. My bowl was extremely fresh and extremely light. Just look at my vermicelli bowl! The pork was tender, charred, and had a subtle fish sauce taste. The lettuce, mint leaves, basil leaves, bean sprouts, and peanuts were the icing on the cake. I enjoyed every bite thus finishing it w/o much remorse. *** Breakdown *** - they have a kid's vermicelli bowl - mostly business professionals during lunch - come between 11:45-12:30 and you are screwed, parking-wise - even if you are on a low carb diet, the vermicelli bowl is filled w/ meat and vegetables w/ a single serving of vermicelli - very loud environment - reasonably priced - great addition to this new plaza - nuoc mam needs chili and garlic I will return. read more

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Heard so much about this place, but they close on Sundays when I'm usually in the area. Finally got to go on a Friday evening, it's quaint and clean, and even have the communal tables like Chipotle. Yes, it's a Vietnamese style of Chipotle. Pick your carbs (noodles, white or brown rice) your protein (I went with their pork), endless veggies (ranging from bean sprouts to basil) and then your sauce. Based on reviews, I went with the VN sauce (fish sauce) mixed with the lime soy vinegarette. The mini siracha bottles are to die for at the counter too! Food came out quickly, and love how they put your sauce in a plastic bottle on the side. The noodles were a bit undercooked for my taste, but the meat was grilled perfectly. Lots of flavor. The jalapenos are hot! Had to take them all out! Their mini shrimp egg rolls are tasty as well! For $8-$10 this place is tasty, cheap, and healthy! read more

Vn Grill - Kalbi beef rice bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Of all the Chipotle lookalikes popping out everywhere, this has to be my favorite! VN Grill tastes the lightest and healthiest with huge portions with a Vietnamese/Asian spin on things. The protein prices include all the add-ons, except wok-tossed veggies and extra sauces. First, your choice of base: -White Rice -Rice Noodles -Brown Rice -Salad Second, you choose your protein: -VN pork (VN marinade; my favorite) - 7.55 -Chicken (lemongrass; second-favorite) - 6.95 -Beef (kalbi style) - 8.55 -Shrimp (tamarind butter) - 8.55 -Tofuque (soy ginger glazed) - 6.95 Then you choose veggies: -Lettuce, Cucumber, Basil, Crispy Shallots, Scallion Oil, Bean Sprouts, Mint, Cilantro, Pickled Carrots & Daikon, Jalapeno, Peanuts -Or All of the Above! -Wok-tossed Veggies (0.95) Then sauce (choice of 2): -VN sauce (my favorite), Lime Soy Vinaigrette, Tamarind Vinaigrette -Sesame Dressing (0.50) The only criticism I have is that most of the sauces are a little watered down and taste really similar. They also have different rotating flavors of lemonades (love the passion fruit!), and sides (spring rolls, pork sliders, etc.). Plus, the owners and employees are so nice! When I first visited when it was new, the owner came over and asked how we liked our food. Parking is hard, but it's worth it. PS: SUGGESTION: it'd be awesome to offer rice paper and make a BIG SPRING ROLL BURRITO! read more

This place has been my SPOT since it opened! Honestly I've never been disappointed and pro tip: order online to avoid the wait or line :) My favorite is the tofu brown rice bowl w their house VN sauce bc they chargrill the tofu to a delicious Smokey flavor! If you are a meat lover, their beef is very tender and delicious too! Get all their toppings because they make the bowl come together so well, and all for a reasonable price. Thanks VN Grill! read more

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Disappointed with my shrimp bowl on my last visit. It's easy to tell if shrimp is freshly cooked, they're plump and has a bite/crunch to it. But it's also obvious when the shrimp is NOT freshly cooked, the texture is powdery and it does not have that meaty bite anymore. This was delivered by Doordash, so I wasn't able to take it back, which I would have. This was really too bad because this place was one of my reliable 'go to' lunch places. And it's definitely not cheap when you Doordash it. read more

ANOTHER VARIATION OF A TASTY CUISINE! Feeling hungry one night, my BF and I ventured out to Brokaw Commons in the North Valley area of San Jose. This shopping center opened up over two years ago and since that time, has filled every retail space with an assortment of nice businesses. We overlooked Vn Grill and headed to another dining establishment. It was only when we had dinner with another Yelp couple that we learned that Vn Grill is definitely worth the visit. A couple of nights later, we found ourselves back at Brokaw Commons to prove our Yelp friends' right! Yes, we loved it too! Ordering is easy. If you've ever tried Dish 'n Dash and Pieology, it's very similar to that ordering method. Step 1. Let's Get Started: choose one...white rice, rice noodles, brown rice or salad Step 2. Make It Tasty: choose one...Vn Pork, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or To-fu-que Step 3. Eat Your Veggies: choose all or pick your favorites...lettuce, cucumber, basil, crispy shallots, scallion oil, bean sprout, mint, cilantro, pickled carrots & daikon, jalapeño, peanuts and wok tossed veggies ($.95 extra) Step 4. Finish...Get Saucy: choose up to two...Vn Sauce (signature fish sauce), Lime Soy Vinaigrette (citrus and soy blend), Tamarind Vinaigrette (tangy and delightful) & Sesame Dressing (toasty, creamy; $.50) My made to order meal consisted of: white rice, Vn Pork and all the veggies (with the jalapeños on the side). So that we could sample the 3 main sauces, I ordered the Vn Sauce and the Tamarind Vinaigrette. My BF ordered the Lime Soy Vinaigrette. The sauces are super delicious and they're all made in-house; my favorite is the Tamarind Vinaigrette, however, they are all very light and flavorful. Because they are not overdone with sodium, I didn't feel bad for dousing my bowl with a lot of the sauce. Everything was fresh and delicious! What gives this place an added plus is that their meats are naturally raised and they use local organic produce whenever possible. The freshness is evident in their drinks as well. They serve house made lemonade in seasonal flavors; I had the Cucumber Mint. It was so thirst-quenching, as the tiny bits of cucumber and mint floated in the cold, sensational suspension. Thanks Yelp...and Yelp friends, for another great find! read more

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Came to the shopping center looking for some grub. On our way to a different restaurant, we saw Vn Grill and decided to check it out instead. I'm glad we did! This is an eco-conscious company and the food tasted very fresh. Here's the way to order: you first pick your base (white/brown rice, rice noodles or salad), then you pick your protein (pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu). All are cooked in a different marinade. Next, you need some fiber. Lots of veggie choices here. Finally, you pick your sauce(s). I chose white rice, chicken (lemongrass), lettuce, basil, peanuts with sesame dressing. The food came out quickly but it needed a little mixing to get all the different ingredients in each bite. After that, I thought my bowl was really nice. My Thai iced tea was on the milky side but it wasn't bad. The cafeteria style is not my favorite. I'm not a fan of communal seating and the benches and chairs are not comfortable. Even so, I will definitely come back. I just might get it to go next time. read more

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Ehhhhh! The 4.5 stars got me wanting to dine in to VN Grill. I probably won't be back. And heres why! CONS: Totally not what I was expecting. Food wise. I'll just get to the point. Its set up like chipotle style. You choose what you want on your dish! And heres what I ordered. (1) Brown Rice (2) Beef (3) All Veggies, except Peanuts (4) Lime Soy Vinaigrette And presentation wise got me fooled. With all the ingredients slapped on top of my food unto its brim, I was thinking there'll be some soup at the bottom of everything. But it certainly got me fooled! Everything felt dry. Like I was missing soup. Ugh! The top portion was good. I ate all the beef & veggies and portions of the rice. But thats all about I ate. I didn't felt satisfied at all. And avoid coming here at Lunch time if you're hungry! Go else where or Subways next door. Because theres not a lot of seats available for you to dine in during the peak of lunch hour. Furthermore, to top it off... They dont sell sodas. So for the diners who drinks diet soda of some sort, they dont have it! FYI. Pros: Great presentation of the restaurant. Its inviting! Cute size Sriracha sauce and they definitely have Jarritos Drink. Thats the only thing that was good in my opinion. And everything else was meh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Wow! I love their fast approach to feeding you! So simple and uncomplicated process. Step 1 choose your starch. I chose brown rice. Step 2 choose your protein. I chose pork. Step 3 choose your veggies. I under ordered and chose only cilantro and basil. Next time I will add probably all? Step 4 sauce it up! I chose their fish sauce. Its not what you think. Its light and practically doesn't smell. Warning. My steps might be out of order. But you get the idea. I can only speak about my pork meat. But oh man! It rocked my taste buds. It catapulted me to be inspired to come back here again. Really! It's so damn tasty Im still thinking about it. The portions are really excellent. Brown rice perfectly cooked. But all that and they're fast too? Wow! Did i say fast? Total lag time between ordering was a mere 5-10 minutes. Great location. Clean. Knowledgeable and courteous staff. Cant wait to try the rest of their dishes. But I'm going to get re-acquainted with my pork dish again soon! read more

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Yum! Started out with a refreshing seasonal watermelon lemonade ($3.25) made with real watermelon pulp/bits-- not too sour! Just in between sour and sweet, as confirmed by helpful Syndy =) she's so nice! She even thanked me personally by saying my name after reading it off the CC. A friend and I stopped by at 6pm, not super busy, about two tables were filled. They had games on the TVs so pretty soon more customers came in. Families with kids can order the kid bowl with either chicken or pork with wok tossed veggies. I got a rice noodle bowl with lemongrass chicken ($7.45) and all the veggies/peanuts offered minus carrot/daikon and jalapeños (wok tossed veggie option extra charge). Tried the lime soy vinaigrette and 50 cent sesame dressing-- delicious combined! Light like ponzu meets creamy. I'll have to get both again next time. The sesame dressing is in a small disposable container while other sauces are in shareable bottles you return. Perfect size for me to finish! I also had a shrimp spring roll prior to enjoying it. Fresh rolls (4.25), peanut sauce was standard, love the cucumber slices for added crunch! Mushroom spring roll is a good veggie alternative. Super crispy mini shrimp eggrolls! 5 pieces for $2 isn't bad. They Saran wrapped our leftover spring roll tray to go! So sweet of them. I want to try the shrimp next time. Too bad they don't offer half and half protein options. Or do they? I didn't ask. Chicken and shrimp, please! read more

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A Vietnamese restaurant and Chipotle decided to get married, have a baby and named it VN Gril. ;) This clever, clean and modern grub spot is located in a huge shopping center that has many other great food options in it (including Chipotle!). There's also a City Sports gym right there and I'm quite thankful I don't go to this City Sports location cuz I'd be gaining back all the calories I burned right after my workout with the many restaurants they have (or get Quest Bar wasted over at Active Nutrition right next door to VN Grill and Fish's Wild). You basically order your food and pick up at the front once they call your number. But the way the food is made is pretty much like Chipotle. I ordered a Chicken Lemongrass Vermicelli Bowl with Brown Rice versus the Vietnamese vermicelli and topped with Tamarind Sauce (apparently their Original Vietnamese fish sauce is more on the lighter side so it doesn't scare off those who aren't use to the smell and taste of Vietnamese fish sauce...weak!). Haha! I must admit, I clean off every noodle and piece of lettuce in my bowl. It was DELICIOUS! Totally tasted like a very authentic bowl of bún (Vietnamese vermicelli) minus the actual bún. The brown rice I had was the sticky type of rice that I really enjoy since it feels more dense. I like foods that keep me SATISFIED and this bowl totally did it. I would definitely love to come back here soon for another "clean meal". (Only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because we decided to sit near the entrance where they had this long booth and one of the staff members from the back kept coming up to our table to excuse himself for having to grab stock supplies from underneath the booth seat we were sitting at...kinda weird. I suggest they try to find a better way of stocking their supplies where it doesn't interrupt their customers experience.) read more

Vn Grill - Lemongrass chicken with all veggies on brown rice and tamarind sauce. Healthy and tasty!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

In a "build your own bowl" concept, VN offers healthy Vietnamese like food with interesting tofu based vegetarian options. First, select your base (rice, noodles...etc), then your meat and finally your veggies and sauce 'toppings'. Almost 5 stars? no. The food is 3.5 stars at best, probably 3. It's good but nothing out of ordinary. I ordered a Tofu with rice noodles bowl (about 9$ with taxes). My tofu was well seasoned, the spring rolls are very fresh but I didn't find them that tasty. Lot lot of compacted salad in them. The sauce for the bowl is very watery. On a personal side., I don't like eating in paper (recycled) bowls and I found the bowl portion slightly too small in terms of noodles. Healthy concept, great vegetarian options, it's great to have the place around E. Browkaw. read more

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Traditionally modern . . . Great and accurate slogan! My sister suggested we come here because she knows the owners. Nice place for lunch located in a new plaza. I would describe this place exactly like what it says on the window. It is traditional Vietnamese food, yet they added a very modern twist to it by allowing the customer to pick out what they wanted on their meal (Chipotle style). Pick your meat, your carbs, your toppings, and your sauce. Easy as that. After you order, they bring your meal out to you. You have a minimum of four choices per category so there are a great number of combinations. Love it that they have brown rice for the health conscious and that the sauces can be mixed together for a different taste! The food tastes and looks authentic. I ordered the BBQ pork with rice noodles. The port was a little overcooked though, but no biggie. I was very surprised considering the concept, but I'm glad they were able to keep the integrity of the food and yet still be new and fresh. My only suggestion for them is to possible change the sauces. The sauces are bland in my opinion. I had to add a lot of chili sauce to get it the way I like it. Prices are good. About the same as what you would get at another Viet restaurant. Another plus is that they are very into protecting the environment so bowls and utensils are made out of recyclable or compostable materials. read more

Vn Grill - BBQ pork with rice noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Like everyone else said, this is like a Vietnamese Chipotle for vermicelli bowls. You pick your base, your meat, your veggies, and your sauce. I think it would be cooler if they had everything out on display though, just for presentation points. During lunch time, it gets pretty packed, but since service is fast and straightforward, we only had to wait a minute or so to snag a table to sit at. I got the rice noodle, VN sauce (fish sauce), tamarind vinaigrette sauce (tangy sauce), pork, and all vegetables. The fish sauce is not as strong as the ones they use at typical pho restaurants, which might be healthier, haha. The pork meat was delicious! It was perfectly grilled, tender and not hard to chew. Service was great. The guy who helped us was very warm, welcoming, and helpful. Happy customer over here! read more

Vn Grill - Rice noodle, pork, and all veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

A Vietnamese-styled Chipotle...next to an actual Chipotle! If you have never been to a Chipotle, good for you. There's better Mexican styled food than that, but I digress... The way Chipotle works is that you choose a base, meat, veggies and then sauces. Vn Grill is no different. Base - Vermicelli (Rice noodle), rice, brown rice or salad Meat - Beef, pork, chicken, tofu or shrimp Veggies - Lots of veggies!!! Wok tossed veggies at ~$1 extra. Sauces (pick up to 2) - Fish sauce, lime soy, tamarind or sesame ($0.50 extra) As you can see, there are many, many combinations that you can make. I, however, am a simple person. On two different occasions, I got brown rice, all the veggies and lime soy dressing. The only thing I changed up was the meat. I tried both the beef and the chicken. I prefer the beef over the chicken because it's made kalbi (KBBQ) style!! It's perfectly marinated and they are generous with the portions as well. That's not to say, however, that the chicken was bad. The chicken was fresh and cooked perfectly. The employees here are really nice. They called me by name after I ordered. The place is very well kept. They normally play sport games here, so I find myself watching the Warriors as I eat. Prices range from $6-9 depending on the meat Overall, solid and healthy place to go eat! 4/5! read more

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VN Grill is located in the shopping plaza or should I say food plaza? haha...located near Chipotle, 5 guys, or Pieology. Friends took me here for lunch one day because they loved how fresh and organic it was. Yes, they had frequent it many times...what's the rave? Gosh, the menu is simple, but delicious! I had the rice noodles, beef, with lettuce, with their special sauce. Special sauce was recommended by my friends. Surprisingly, it was really fresh, light, and good! Vn Grill gives the sauce on the side, so you can put however much you want in your bowl. They do have vegetarian options. Instead of adding meat, they can add tofu instead. Instead of fish sauce, they have other sauces too. So, don't fret, vegetarians! I might take my parents here one day when they come and visit me again! *** You can order online, pay online too! Pick it up for lunch. It does get crazy during lunch hours. *** read more

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Seriously biggest pet peeve: order to go and NO UTENSILS INSIDE!!! At the very least make it a standard to ask if a to go order would like utensils to go with it. Their counters are so small so when it's busy and they call out your name you end up having to get in another line to grab your food therefore missing the utensils on said tiny choked counter. Food is decent but after this encounter I would seriously consider other numerous comparable options (KoJa, Chick'n Rice, TK Noodle, market across the street, etc) read more

Looking for an Asian fusion restaurant that serve some of the best gluten free Vietnamese style meals VN Grill is the place and I've been here countless times. One of my favorite dish is the rice noodles with beef strips and shrimps with all the veggies minus the basil and cilantro added with either sesame or vn sauce. The shrimp rolls along with bahn mi tacos are delicious. Always felt welcome from the staff pleasant and polite highly recommended. The only problem looking for a parking space which can be a real challenge even on the weekends. read more

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