We wanted dim sum, unfortunately East Lake was closed for the day for inventory! Didn't realized restaurants have to do inventory! Lol So we went to this restaurant - ordered spring rolls w grilled chicken, very fresh. We loved it. As for main dish, we had vermicelli with grilled chicken and shrimps. We didn't get what we ordered. Got grilled pork and shrimps. Ok we ran out of time so we didn't make a fuss and accept what we got. Now all looks fresh...only thing is, the sauce was just too bland. No sweetness. Not sour. No shredded carrots or daikon or chili. Just plain and diluted fish sauce. Very disappointed. read more

I've ordered from here one time for takeout and I fell in love. The broth was so aromatic and delicious, I decided to come in this time for a quick lunch. Safe to say it was consistent and I'm so happy. This place is definitely worth it. Though it seems it got pricy from when I ordered take out but I'm not too mad. The inflation just doesn't help. But for this place to be so quaint, I love how much more delicious and great ratio the food is vs a specific one on South King Road... Idk where the comparison is, because this place is just so much better and the aunties are super nice. They took care of me really well here. read more

Aota House - Pho tu chon/ Pho Your Own - I did meatballs, tripe and tendon. - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming and ordering from AOTA House since they opened and the quality and taste of food has not changed a bit! AOTA is not just any restaurant, they were my postpartum comfort food and their broth always helped me feel at home. read more

Aota House - Chicken Breast Pho, Gyoza, Blue Moon and Lychee Lily - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

This will be a short one cuz I had mostly the same pho as last time. But I'm gonna say the $13 pho deal is the best you're gonna find. Service is always quick and friendly. Kind of shy. And the restaurant is spaceous and well lit. And clean. And they have a robot. What's new for this visit is their fried chicken wings. Very good. read more

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The food is okay. They got some of the things that are popular like fried chicken feet. The canh chua was sweet when it's supposed to be sour. They're not that attentive. Usually the wait staff would look around to see any plates should be removed especially if you order lots of food. We have to ask a few too many times to remove empty plates. It's a homely typical Vietnamese restaurant. It's spacious too so you can roll in with your wheelchair. read more

My favorite Pho spot in East San Jose. I usually just get pho tai as I am a simple girl, and extra lemon! The jalapeños are always spicy and the broth is delicious . Perfect comfort food! read more

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We placed a pickup order through DoorDash and waited an hour after the pickup time. There was one lady working the front of the house and left the dine in patron waiting for more than a half hour for their food. Tables weren't cleared for the people who finished. Not sure if it was a slow day but seems like there's only two people working this place. read more

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This place has a sign that says grand opening. Hate to say it but nothing grand about it. 1) ca kho to (actually worth) Rice was included for us so that was nice 2) combo pho, clams, muscle - was all mid 3) coconut snail (not fresh, doesn't even look appetizing, did not taste super coconut-y) Service was decent! There were about two servers so it wasn't bad and they were attentive and got me what I needed like extra napkins. If this place is new and supposedly having a grand opening, why does it look lw run down and the bathroom is gross? It's a decent quiet place but there's better viet restaurants with this same menu on story road sorry read more

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We've eaten here many time as sit-in or takeout. The food has always been consistent, taste great, the dishes are authentic vietnamese, and the staff are really friendly! The atmosphere is chill with nice decorative and clean. It's not too crowded and always easy to get seating. read more

Aota House - Hủ Tiếu - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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One of the few spots in Evergreen that are open late and have DELICIOUS Vietnamese food. Plenty of parking and there's a good liquor store right next to them too! I really enjoy C2 on their menu. C2- Grilled Pork, Grilled Shrimp, Fried Egg 9/10 Despite it not being groundbreaking food, they deliver on simple flavors really well. The pork and shrimp are so good and for a late night meal, I struggle to do better in the vicinity, so I am eating Aota high for this meal, bias is real. They may not be perfect (phone system was broken one time and doordash link was broken too), but the staff are kind and helpful. FYI- their English is a bit limited so please be patient. Inside decor is rather nice and new! read more

Aota House - C2. Special Combo Grilled Pork Meat Rice Plate - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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The service was good, staff was nice. I found some mold looking thing in the pickle chiles they had on the table and the waiter got me a different jar from a different table. The hu tieu had a funky taste and smell. The smell was from the noodle that they used. I honestly will not be coming back. read more

Aota House - Mold starting to form on the - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food: their snacks and appetizers were pretty good. My favorite was the fried banana and spicy grilled squid (muc nuong sa te). We got the Thai tomyum hot pot, didn't really like the broth but the seafood and vegetables were abundant and fresh. Service: typical service level. Food came out pretty fast. They need to remodel the interior of the store. It looks pretty old and not well-kept. read more

Always on the hunt to look for a place that serves escargot and came across this restaurant. Came on a Saturday night around 7:30 for dinner and there was no wait. For 3, we ordered a few items to try out, we went with: - fried intestines: 4/5 - tamarind escargot: 3.5/5 - fish sour soup: 2/5 As it wasn't busy and pretty slow, I was pretty disappointed in the service because we were served our soup without our side of vermicelli noodles and our waters were never refilled. Plus the fish was very difficult to eat as it was super fishy. read more

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This review is for takeout. Soup was alright, I like the fact that you can create your own pho HOWEVER takeout did not include vegetables for the pho or sriracha and hoisin sauce... read more

My friend and I came to try out this place for ốc (snails) and snacks. We came in on a Friday night and the restaurant was clean and pretty empty. The service was pretty standard for a Vietnamese restaurant- quick and efficient. The food was okay. We got the oc huong bo toi Canada version since it was recommended. We also got the mussels with green onion, fried calamari, and mango salad. This was how my friend and I rated the dishes: Oc huong (1/5): we love love oc but this oc huong was overly tough and chewy. The garlic butter flavor was good and a little sweet, however our main complaint with this dish would be the broken shells. Every bite we took, we were crunching on mini pieces of shell and it was so unpleasant to the point that we just gave up eating it. Mussels (3/5): pretty basic. Tasted like mussel, not too flavorful and very little green onion. It wasn't tasty, but it wasn't bad either. Fried calamari (4/5): the calamari was crispy and breaded with panko I believe? The sauce that comes with it is creamy and spiced which was nice. Mango salad (4/5): you can't go wrong with mango salad. It was refreshing and light, definitely a nice contrast to the calamari. Overall, some dishes weren't the best while others were better. If I came back, I'd probably try new dishes, but definitely steer clear of the oc huong. read more

Aota House - Mussels - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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3.5 STARS Date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 What: Dinner Takeaway Party of: 2 Time Ordered: around 7pm Time Ready: around 7:30pm Ordered via: Grubhub *Pho Dac Biet ($15.50) *Mi Dac Biet: Soup, Hu Tieu Dai, Clear Noodle ($14.95) After getting back from vacay in Mexico, I was craving Asian food. Did a quick search and decided to try Aota House. The hubby and I dropped by for takeout. When I have noodle soup, I typically have soup. (Well, soup and toppings.) I'm not a big rice or egg noodle eater, so I normally note, no noodles. But when it comes to clear noodles? Gimme! I love their chewy springy texture. Since Aota House had clear noodles, I decided to get the hu tieu. Gimme a bunch of sauces - oyster sauce, hot chili oil, chili sauce, etc, and I'm set. I don't really recall the actual dish, but I think I was satisfied. No negative memories regarding it. (Tho looking at the pic, I had no idea it came with quail eggs. I am not a hard boiled egg person.) I think the hubby was fine with the dac biet. Tho his fav place starts with the name pho and ends with #1. Apparently they serve boba tea as well under the name Mintea. Both places housed in this restaurant spot. Maybe when I want boba with my noodle soup (I guess I mean just soup), might drop by again. read more

Aota House - Mi Dac Biet: Soup, Hu Tieu Dai, Clear Noodle ($14.95) - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried this place for the first time. My partner's second time. He had the shaking beef for the second time. I tried a piece of the beef and it was nice and tender. Very flavorful. I had the claypot catfish and I am coming back. I could have licked that pot! Be careful with the bones, I ate it slowly and savored every morsel. Served with a small salad , rice, and a delicious clear cup of broth. Also ordered some of their boba drinks. A must dinner the meal or take home sweet treat. We will be back. read more

We came for a late dinner and ordered three items and a hot tea. Service was adequate. They came to take the order, repeated it but didn't write down the complete order. They brought out waters and brought the 2 of the 3 food items. The rice with shaken beef and phở came but not the hot tea nor mussels. The staff didn't come back to refill nor indicated if there was water station. Food was ok..service was spotty. read more

Aota House - Rice with shaken beef - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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My family of 4 came here on a Friday evening, and the restaurant was pretty empty with only a couple of tables occupied besides us. We were told to sit anywhere when we entered, and then the menus and water were brought out to us. I was quite overwhelmed with the menu as there are so many dishes to choose from bot knowing what this restaurant's specialty is. However, the menu has a lot of specialty dishes (do nhau) to pair with drinking, so it may just be their specialty. We ordered the following: 1. Pho Dac Biet: Flavoring is ok and slightly on the sweeter side. 2. Phi Bo vien: Same as above. 3. Hu tieu kho: Since I am eating this dish dry, it comes with a bowl of soup w/ bone on the side. Also, a bottle of their special sauce was provided for you to mix your noodles up. The flavoring of the sauce is pretty light, so I had to add in sriracha and hoisen sauce to enhance the flavor. The vegetables that came with the dish were barely enough for a bite. I had to steal some bean sprouts from my husband and 11yo son's veggie plate for their Pho. 4. Com tam thi nuong: Flavorful and tender marinated prok with grilled prawns and over easy egg. The vegetables on the side were lettuce and tomatoes with picked cabbage. Service is average as we had to raise our hand to get assistance despite the restaurant not being busy. The food taste is average for the dishes we ordered. I would prefer eating it at our usual restaurants that specialize in the rice dishes or noodle soup for a better taste. However, I definitely would like to return with just hubby and have a few drinks to try these specialty dishes made to pair with drinking. read more

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Service was great, food was okay, ambiance was nice with Vietnamese decor. Price for pho was reasonable with inflation. Nice selections. Good for late night since they open late until 11pm read more

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I hate leaving not so great reviews. Ugh. We walked in (a party of two) and were told to sit wherever from the guy behind the counter across the restaurant. Tables are already set and have forks, spoons, and what not ready for you. We sat down. Every table has menus already waiting, so we started browsing the menu. Decided to do the house special chicken pho and egg rolls. The broth was lackluster. Not a lot of flavor and pretty bland. The egg rolls were undercooked and came with tinsel attached. That was that for me. We won't be returning. read more

Aota House - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

(to go order) the mussels are 10/10 i would recommend that! the flavors are nice and it was cooked well! loving the side herbs, lemon, and salt/pepper. i would order this again! spring rolls! they were sooo packed and good! the peanut sauce was well made and thicc! i'm taking away one star for the pho... ummmm the broth was flavorless! with added condiments and herbs, it still tasted so bland. i do not recommend. i will not be ordering the pho again. i will be ordering the spring rolls and the mussels again! read more

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Went here for my birthday lunch with bestie and she decided to treat me instead. Thanks Bestie!! The place is clean and the staff are nice. This is a Vietnamese restaurant. We ordered 2 types of snails. The tiny one was cooked with coconut milk and boy it's delicious! There's a special way to take out the meat or else you will have a hard time getting it out . The big snail (not in the picture ) was delicious also with sweet and sour from tamarin paste. The mango salad is superb. Fresh and crunchy. The main entree which was seafood hotpot was delicious but a bit too salty for us and the staff add more broth and it worked but still too salty for my liking. There're plenty parking spaces so it's a plus. read more

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Inaccurate times on Yelp. Got here at 9:50pm and it says they close at 11pm, but they were cleaned up and closed down already. The restaurant looks clean and modern inside, so I'm not sure why some of the reviews below said it was super dirty. They need to update their hours or answer the phone or something, since we called before we started driving there, and somebody was still inside. She could've just answered the phone and said they were closing and not to drive there. read more

Grilled pork vermicelli: 4/5. The pork is not greasy or fatty like some other places. It's not dry either! Need more fish sauce imo. As always. Great service. No complaints. read more

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House Special Noodle (dry, with clear noodles). Each ingredient was cooked well, not overcooked, etc. Especially the squid and prawns. The garlic house sauce was tasty, but I wish there was more of it to cover the noodles. They have maybe diced Thai chili peppers in vinegar and red hot sauce from Thai chili peppers. They have hosin sauce as well. The soup was a clear broth with cilantro and a big bone with scraps of meat on it. It was simmered a long time as the bone marrow could easily be scrapped out with your chopstick. Lychee Lily: Barisa's favorite iced tea infused with lychee bits and crystal boba. The black tea was sweetened. I'm not sure if you could adjust, as I ordered it as it normally is. This was refreshing. Honeydew Sea Crema: The honeydew flavoring was artificial. But the creama was good. Fairly spacious restaurant. Modern looking decor. There are several TV displays on the walls, featuring Vietnamese music videos, news, etc. Service was ok. The aunties bringing out your food was friendly and charming. read more

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I've dined here a few times already, and have been impressed with each visit. They are a newer Vietnamese restaurant to the neighborhood but I can foresee them becoming a favorite in the area pretty quickly. I have had their seafood hot pot, appetizers, and their dry seafood combo noodles. Everything I have tried from this spot has been on point -- from spices, to freshness of ingredients, all the way to recipes -- these guys are going to be a strong player in the game. I also love the boba drinks they put together. So many choices and every item that I have tried from the drink menu thus far has been refreshing and right on the taste. I look forward to becoming a frequent visitor! Support local y'all. read more

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Came here to support a local Vietnamese own business and I was not disappointed. The service was amazing! I had a reservation for a party of 20+ people. They rearranged the tables and seated us quickly. I also had a birthday cake and they kept it in their fridge for us. I got the Hu Tieu Mi and the portion was very fair ($15) for the amount of seafood and meat! Just look at the size of that meat bone! The broth was delicious and clean. They gave me extra sauce to put in my Hu Tieu, it felt like a very healthy and comforting meal. I also got snails in this coconut sauce and it was very flavorful. I don't really eat snails that often but it was very fun eat. You would slurp the snail and all of the juices out of the shells. Was a great appetizer! My other friends tried the other stuff on the menu and they said it was pretty good as well (hot pot, rice place, and etc). They also had a drinks menu with a wide selection of milk teas! When it was time for the cake the played a happy birthday song on the screen. They dimmed down the lights and ALL of the employee came out to sing with the cake. They were also shaking a bell and clapping. It was a very cheerful and heartfelt moment. Thank you Aota House for the great food and amazing service. They did NOT charge us a "service fee"/ "mandatory tip" for having such a large party. We were more than happy to leave a tip! I am so happy that I gave this place a try. read more

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Food was not bad. The only thing bad was the terrible service. We came and ordered: Bun thit nuong (3/5)- meat was tender and had a 2 shrimp on top of a lot of noodles, i asked for NO bean sprouts and guess what my bowl came out with hella beansprouts (total fail) Pho dac biet (3/5) - pho broth and toppings were was, noodles bad. We got the egg noodles and they're so bad don't get it Wonton soup (4/5) - this was ok Mussels (4/5)- this was slightly spicy but went well with the shallots and peanuts and dipped in lemon and salt/pepper Clams (5/5) - very big sized and in a yummy broth Quail (4/5) - nicely fried and seasoned well Foods that never came which we ordered: Raw Oysters Snails in coconut sauce (More fail) We had to Flag down the waiter to ask about it since we were almost done with our food. Then we said to not make it if they didn't even start to make it so that was kinda upsetting. We were the only customers at 11am. Then I saw another couple come in wait for someone to come help, then they got up and left. So yea pretty bad service and lost a customer! And also they use plastic cups which makes no sense, but ok less to wash?!? If they perhaps improve their service they may get more customers being that this is their grand opening. read more

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Came in with a friend for lunch. Ordered C3 off the menu, which is the pork rice plate. So did my friend. It also came with shrimp, a salad and soup. The flavor of the pork and shrimp was soooo goood. Cooked to perfection. I gave my soup to my friend, I've never really been a soup fan. Service was attentive and prompt. And the decor of the restaurant is really cute. They have some tv's if you wanted to watch a game or something while you dine. I will definitely be becoming a regular here, since it's so close to my house. So glad to have this addition to the neighborhood. read more

Aota House - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Aota has been on my list of places to try for months. Today I came here with friends to finally try it out as well as try some new foods. We ordered 2 different snail dishes and the quail. The sauce for the tamarind snail was tasty. My favorite part was the quail which was tender, juicy, and flavorful. I'd like to come back and try more things off the menu. read more

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Aota House is a new restaurant that just popped up in the Silver Creek area that we found scouring Yelp for dinner this week. The menu had lots of seafood, soup, and what I was looking for - Rice dishes. I got the Shaken beef which wasn't on the menu but I did see online, though I will try the pork chop next time. Shaken beef was very flavorful The restaurant had many large TVs and the entrance had such a cool plant circle. The vibe of the restaurant was very spacious and modern. With good service and lots of space, it's a great place to eat at after playing Pickleball at evergreen valley college since it closes late! Definitely, would come back for lunch or dinner read more

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I got the Rice Plate with Flavorful Thin Cut Pork Chop and it was really good. The only thing I didn't like is the portions are small, there's not that much meat, but the flavors are outstanding. read more

Good food. Clean place. I am not sure who owns this restaurant as of April 2026. One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in San Jose used to be in this location about 15 years ago. It seems that Aota still offers some of the good dishes as before. This restaurant is more than a Pho place. I read more

Bought pho to go for my sick child and found a cockroach on the food. Disgusting and unhealthy. read more

Aota House - Bought pho to go for my sick child and found a cockroach on the food. Disgusting and unhealthy. - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is quite tasty. The servers were attentive and gave us utensils when we asked for them. We came on a Friday evening, so the restaurant was lively and many people were eating around us. read more

Aota House - Grilled Pork & Eggrolls Vermicelli - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been here twice within a week. I truly enjoyed both of my visits. I think this is my new go to dry noodle place. They call it Hu Tieu or Mi Dac Biet. They had a soft opening, but trust me this is a legit review. This is not an obligatory review of some new place we just found. This is an amazing dry noodle. Their mi dac biet can be served dry or soupy. I choose dry and so do most people I know. You choose the type of noodles (egg, rice, thin, wide). When you go dry, I highly recommend the following tips for those who can take a little spicy (you'll thank me later): *Put some of their black sauce from the squeeze bottle (it's a sweet/savory flavor soy sauce) *Add lots of pickled jalapeños *Add some red chili to your preference *2-3 spoons of soup into your dry noodle *I like to eat my meat from the bone with my dry noodle while it's still warm What makes their dry noodle special is its high quality ingredients and preparation. You get 2 quail eggs, kidney or heart meat, liver, pork slices, ground pork, perfectly cooked squid and large shrimp. Everything is fresh, and when mixed together with my above tips you'll have a nice contrast of flavors in a decent size bowl of noodles. You want more flavor, squeeze a little more of that sweet/savory sauce. For more spice, add the chili and peppers. Oh I almost forgot how amazing the soup is. I've had places where the soup is too plain or too strong of a flavor. This place knows the right balance. There is also plenty of meat left on the big knuckle bone that comes with the soup. I didn't even touched on the other decent dishes. My other favorite is their pork chops. It comes with grilled shrimp instead of the usual shrimp cake. My daughter loved it. I enjoyed finishing her leftovers. I really hope they keep up the quality. There are lots of TVs which most are cooking shows when I was there. My guess is that the owners are passionate about food. I admire that. They also open late which is rare to find these days post pandemic. I have yet to try their pho, but for dry noodles this is the best in the South Bay. read more

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Food- It was meh. Definitely not worth my calories. We ordered bo lúc lắc, bún riêu, hư tiêu khó, phố, egg roll and fries. Egg roll was decent read more

If you're looking for an oxtail hotpot, you definitely must try Aota's Oxtail hotpot. The broth is too delicious. When it was served, the color was darkish and I thought it would be something weird, but turned out it was so flavorful. The oxtail hotpot came with set of vegetables (mustard vegetables, bean sprouts, japalenos as condiments). They also offer to have noodles to eat with the hotpot too. We chose egg noodle and it goes perfectly. Other than the hotpot, they also have other delicious Vietnamese dishes too like rice plate. We had grilled pork rice plate with broken rice. Kids loved it. The portion was huge too. Enough to share with family of four. We also tried their beef pho and some appetizers. The fish ball was fun to eat with. Perfect dish to have if you have kids who love anything in forms of balls. Customer service was nice too. Definitely would go back to their other other menus of hotpot. read more

Was definitely FoodSatisfied The food was absolutely delicious each dish was packed with flavor. I do suggest calling before arriving at the restaurant if its a group setting and also know what you want to order to save time and confusion. If you're reading this and love finding great places to eat, feel free to check out my Instagram @imajaaay for more foodie adventures! Highly recommend this place! read more

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