Good place for hearty pho - as a bonus, it's halal! Came here with a big group of friends on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy, plenty of tables. I split a beef pho with my partner and I thought it was plenty for me to be satisfied. The pho itself was tasty. Heartwarming after a long day. The broth was flavorful. I really liked the chili oil at the tables. It was flavorful by itself but it also enhanced the soup flavor when added. Overall, would recommend this place if you're specifically seeking halal pho. It's a great option! I don't think it's the best pho I've had in the area but it is a solid choice. read more

Champa Kitchen - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

tl;dr Unique Halal Vietnamese restaurant with a varied menu, but pricing was a touch on the higher side. Food was solid, but not outstanding. Coming in for lunch on a weekend Valentine's Day , there was no wait as there are lots of tables. Food came out quickly and the staff were pleasant to interact with. Overall, portions were large and filling, with the pricing was a touch on the higher side for the plates. read more

Champa Kitchen - Close: Beef stew. Hot and delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stumbled upon this place, and WOW! My daughter and I went for some tea, but saw this restaruant. We hadn't eaten, so we thought we would try it out. The owners keep it clean, and greet you as soon as you enter their establishment. They have a decent size menu, and we ordered an appetizer, 2 dinner items, and tea. The food was so good. Everything tasted fresh, and we completely enjoyed our food, service and drinks. read more

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new favorite spot for steak bahn mi and the thai tea was delicious as well! I love coming here especially with how quick the service is and def will make it my go to spot read more

Champa Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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So glad to have Vietnamese halal food in the Bay Area! My Muslim friend was able to try pho for the very first time and he enjoyed it! I was able to learn more about Cham culture and the history behind the cuisine. It was super wholesome to be able to share a meal from my culture with my Muslim friends. The pho was comforting and flavorful. The Bun Bo Hue had a similar broth (no pork here ofc!) with a nice chili oil kick -- the vermicelli noodles were thinner than the traditional thicker ones. Apps: Paratha which was a great choice to kick things off. Eggrolls also a great option. Popcorn chicken and walnut shrimp next in rank and then wings. My absolute favorite was the crab fried rice! that smoky wok hei flavor really came through and made it stand out. Lamb fried also had similar flavor but the groups fav was crab. Overall, such a welcoming spot with friendly staff and a beautiful cultural experience behind it. read more

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Just had to leave a review for Champa Kitchen. Wallah, this is hands-down the BEST halal restaurant in the Bay Area -- no question. Everything from the food, to the service, to the ambience is absolutely amazing. The beef fried egg noodles are packed with flavor, the paratha is perfect, the shrimp rolls are crispy and fresh, and the Thai tea is honestly one of the best I've had. Every single thing we ordered was amazing. What really makes this place stand out too is the atmosphere and hospitality. The staff are super welcoming, and they even have a place for you to pray, which I really appreciated. If you're looking for amazing halal food in the Bay Area, this is the spot. Highly recommend. read more

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We just went to Vietnam and learned about the Champa culture. Thus, the restaurant caught our eyes. It turned out pretty good, and we will be back to try other food. Here is the rating for the food: - rendang beef 5/5 - champa chicken 5/5 - partha - 4/5 - papaya salad 2/5 very fishy, too many tomatoes Service is just ok. About 10 tables and very clean read more

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Came by for early dinner on a Wednesday evening. Since it was really early, we were the only people in the restaurant but we saw a few people pick up takeout orders. They are a Muslim establishment so all food is Halal certified. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with its own dedicated parking lot, although it's not very big and there are other stores located there. We got the popcorn chicken and the beef pho. The popcorn chicken was nicely fried and very crunchy with a good taste. The pho was good, and they gave the usual accompaniments with it. The staff were very friendly and talked to us a bit about their background. The restaurant is spacious and clean. Would recommend! read more

Champa Kitchen - Popcorn Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We've frequented Champa over the years at their previous location and are happy that they reopened. There is no other location of halal pho in the Bay Area. We were able to get there before the rush on a weekday evening but once we were seated the restaurant got pretty filled, with only a few open tables leftover. We like to order the spicy bun bo, beef banh mi, and roti, on a regular basis and like to try other dishes when we have more room. They offer a prayer section in the corner of the restaurant and the restaurant more of a casual setting. There is a parking lot but it does it filled and the spots are quite small. read more

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This restaurant is Halal and HFSAA Certified!!!! I've been wanting to try this place out since the previous restaurant of this specific location closed down (They also had pho which I loved) and so glad that I finally came back and I can't wait to try their other dishes! From older reviews I read that Champa Kitchen originally was located in another part of San Jose and I'm so glad they found another spot because I would have never known about this yummy hole in the wall restaurant! ----LOCATION---- It's a small plaza with a parking lot. Shares the same plaza a Claw Shack, B Cafe (X Tea), other small businesses and a Martial Arts School. Parking is fairly easy since many of the businesses has different hours. In the evening there is martial art classes so a lot of parents wait in their cars which is nice because there is foot traffic and a lively parking lot which makes it feel safe. ---HOW TO ORDER/PAY---- There are plenty of tables and seats. You will be seated by a server and you order at your table from a server and the food and drinks are brought out to you. You pay at the register after you have finished eating and if you need to go containers, you can ask them at the register. ----BEEF PHO--- - This was hot (temperature wise) which is so perfect because I hate when places serve their soups lukewarm. - Noodles were perfectly cook, bouncy and a nice chew. - Generous portions of meats - Broth was flavorful and perfect. - It was served will veggies, lime etc. on the side (see my pic for reference) - I love adding all of the basil in my pho and sipping my meats on the side in satay (chili paste oil - located on the table side). ----MELONADE---- I was honestly surprised with this drink. I didn't even look at any pictures beforehand nor asked about it when I ordered it. All i saw was "Melon" and was like that sounds good! (I love melon drinks in general) When it came out, it was so pretty and had real cut up fruits and fresh mint! It was a little bit tarty with a perfect sweetness for me. It was refreshing and totally would get it again. ---SERVICE---- Service was excellent. I was welcome warmly into the restaurant and everyone is kind and attentive. ---RESTROOMS/INTERIOR--- Restaurant is clean and there is a restroom available for customers ----REASONS FOR MY 5 STARS---- Food and drinks were so good, service was warm and welcoming, clean establishment I WOULD HAVE ORDERED MORE BUT I DINED HERE SOLO THIS DAY... I'LL BE BACK FOR THE ROTI PARATHA AND THE CHAMPA RENDANG!!!! STAY TUNED. read more

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I stopped in for a quick lunch and tried their... Spicy Beef Soup: deep rich soup with eye round beef served with vermicelli noodles (3.5/5). The soup came out piping hot! My own fault for not fully reading the description as it didn't have all the other proteins I am used to seeing in a spicy beef soup. It was flavorful. read more

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Muslim Vietnamese, what a niche. I spoke with the owner who explained a bit of Champa history. They are an indigenous minority group of Indian culture. Later was defeated by the Vietnamese and also shifted to islamic religion. It was a great meal of traditional Vietnamese as well as Malaysian dishes. Spring roll with peanut sauce = pretty standard Roti Paratha Bread with curry sauce = it was good Bun Rieu crab soup = tomato based soup with crab and shrimp paste meatballs, i enjoyed it. Champa Rendang rice plate = coconut based beef curry has rich flavors, very good. read more

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Came by on a Friday to try the food. It was 1/3 full. They have table service and they were responsive. Very casual family atmosphere with kids. Pho: 4 stars. Not like most pho places but enough. We ordered eye round rare beef on the side and they provided our food as ordered. The bun rieu: 3 stars. The tofu and crab/chicken ball was good since there was real crab but the broth was not flavorful and was spicy. I like to add the chili paste for flavor but I don't like having my bun rieu already spicy so I didn't care for this and prob would not order again. If we come back, would probably try a different dish. read more

Champa Kitchen - Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ive been meaning to try this place for a while! Decided to give it a visit since they were having a Palestine fundraiser, which I love that they did that, and was truly not disappointed. There aren't any halal viet spots in San Jose so my family was happy to come check it out as well. I ordered the veggie pho since I'm vegetarian and they were also able to make the spring rolls vegetarian as well, which I really appreciated. The pho was so flavorful for being veggie and I was happy with it. Everyone at the table truly enjoyed their food as well. All the workers were so friendly and accommodating, and there was plenty of seating inside. I would definitely come check this spot out if you're looking for some yummy pho or other viet dishes. read more

Champa Kitchen - Vegetarian Pho, 2 Piece Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Champa Kitchen is a beloved halal Vietnamese restaurant that recently reopened in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose. Although I'm not the biggest Vietnamese fan, I can confirm the food still holds up after the relocation. In terms of quality, I enjoyed the Shaking Beef "Bo Luc Lac" the most. I was also happy with the Fried Egg Noodle (with chicken), Champa Lamb, & Champa Rendang. I was surprised to see an Indonesian dish, but the restaurant takes inspiration across Southeast Asian. My friends enjoyed the pho & noodle soups. Despite quality being overall high, quantity (and thus value) is a bit mixed. Sometimes the portions tend to be on the small side, especially the rice plates which may not even fill up one person. However, the soups provide more bang for buck. The restaurant aesthetic is simple but fairly clean. There is a small prayer area if you need it. The service was fine, too. Since halal Vietnamese food is so rare in the US, I would encourage anyone (especially Muslims) to give Champa Kitchen a shot. These small businesses are worth patronizing. read more

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Champa Kitchen is hands down one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I've been coming here since their previous location, and the quality, flavor, and consistency have never changed. That alone says everything. The flavor here is unreal. Everything is rich, balanced, and comforting, and the food is consistently amazing every single time. I've tried pretty much the entire menu, but my forever go-to dishes are the beef pho, the spicy beef pho (which is genuinely to die for), the BBQ beef sandwiches, and the shrimp spring rolls. Now listen... I always get extra peanut sauce and dip my beef sandwich in it. I know it sounds weird, but trust me. It is life-changing. The combination of the tender beef, the bread, and that peanut sauce is next level. I can't even explain how good the shrimp spring rolls are either. They never miss. What really makes this place special though is that it's family-run. You can feel it the moment you walk in. The staff is always kind, welcoming, and genuine, and you can tell they truly care about the food they're serving and the people they're serving it to. I have honestly never had a bad experience here. Not once. The food is always flavorful, the portions are great, the service is warm, and the vibe is comfortable and familiar. If you haven't been to Champa Kitchen yet, you're seriously missing out. This place is a gem and I will forever keep coming back. read more

Champa Kitchen - 2 Piece Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Small restaurant located in the same plaza as Claw Shack (my favorite seafood boil joint). I noticed they serve halal Vietnamese food so that is unique. We ordered 2 bowls of their bun bo hue. Granted it doesn't come with all the pork and that's perfectly fine with me. The beef broth was rich and had a nice kick of lemongrass and spices. There is more on the table if you like to customize your level of kick. The proteins were thinly sliced beef shank and thinly sliced beef. The noodles were also not as thick as the traditional bowl of bun bue but still very satisfying. Will definitely come again to try other items on the menu or just get another bowl of bun bo hue. Pay at the front cashier. They take cards, Apple Pay, & good old cash. read more

We found out this place re-opened at a new location closer to downtown San Jose & near our hotel so we decided to have our dinner here. Food is as good as we remember it to be - but I think the price is lesser than the old location. We ordered the shrimp roll, beef pho, shrimp & crab stew and chicken wings. Satisfied my cravings for something spicy and sour-y. When we came in, there were plenty of empty tables available but by the time we finished our meal, the restaurant was almost full. Food is really good. Service is good too. Our food didn't take too long to come out. This place is 100% Muslim-owned and halal. There is a small corner to do your solat (prayers) if you need to, so it is very convenient especially during Ramadan. We came back again for lunch two days later just before we took our flight home. And we made sure to pack a banh mi (sandwich) to eat in the plane. Come support this business - they are a husband & wife team churning out good, affordable food in San Jose. read more

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Obsessed with this place. Family owned and operated. Food is delicious, I wish I can eat here everyday

We were looking for a place to have some pho close to home. We came across this restaurants and decided to give it a try as their menu online mentioned they served pho. The pho was amazing, full of flavor, definitely better than expected. The chicken fried rice is a large serving, we ending up taking to go. From the looks of it, seems like it is a family owned/ran business. The service was great, nice host and attentive. The food does take a while to get out, but we didn't mind. It is clean, spacious and welcoming inside. We will definitely come back and recommend it! read more

Champa Kitchen - Pho beef and chicken fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Awesome halal Vietnamese food. The beef pho and beef stew are must try. Been here multiple times and the taste is authentic and consistent. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Overprice, small portion, and bland. I was very disappointed with the bon hue. There is no flavor to the soup. Barely any meat. There are other restaurants nearby that give more, have flavor, and are less expensive. read more

This place is amazing! I'm a pescatarian but prefer to eat vegan if possible and they have an amazing vegetable pho that has a veggie based broth - SO good. My boyfriend got the chicken pho which he loved and we shared the shrimp rolls which were also simple while being so delicious. You can tell everything is fresh and made with care - the service was also incredible. The space itself was very clean and quiet so it was a perfect place for our post hike (Alum Rock) lunch. We're planning to make this our new go to place - the fried rice and egg noodle dishes looked incredible too so we're looking forward to trying those next time. read more

Champa Kitchen - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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WOW! Amazing pho, I've been eating for pho for a long time and I have to say this is the best one I've found. The sides were incredible! And it's HALAL! Service was 10/10 Very clean read more

I'm so glad that they reopened at this new location! This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of the Bay Area. My favorite dishes are the shaking beef, and lamb curry. You will be thinking about the shaking beef for weeks guaranteed!! The food was halal, and we also really enjoyed the popcorn chicken, the fried basil was amazing as well. The service was excellent and the space is so much bigger now, and very well organized with plenty of space! read more

We visited the new location tonight and everything was delicious. We ordered the mango salad, beef pho, spicy beef pho and shakin beef stir fry and we finished all of it. Highly recommend this place! read more

Champa Kitchen - Beef pho and spicy beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

as soon as I saw halal Vietnamese food I came running! I ordered quite a few items, which turned out amazing alhamdullilah, from the fried beef rice, the beef sandwich, the pho and the shaking beef, me and wife enjoyed all the food, this place really stands out because you can also pray namaz, and make wudu there! will return again 10/10 read more

Champa Kitchen - Pop Popcorn Chicken, Beef Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Uffff I swear this is so delicious!!!! ‍‍Everyone should try it! Absolutely all the food on the menu is delicious, but this bread is a work of art read more

Champa Kitchen - Paratha - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Shaking Beef was so good! Fresh ingredients, cooked perfectly! Cant wait to order again! read more

I've been sick and have no one around me to help me cook. I ordered food from here via DoorDash and it was amazing! I got the Chicken Pho. It was so good I ordered it a second time two days later. The broth is light but sooo flavorful. read more

Champa Kitchen - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I vaguely remember coming here before. I only managed to get pictures of the menu unfortunately. I gobbled up my food pretty fast. It was one of the places that's open after typical lunch hours. It's a small joint with a few chairs but is definitely very accommodating. The owner is very sweet and funny! They treat and serve you well. There are a lot of good food options. I got thai iced tea, it's a must for me if I ever find it in the menu. The papaya salad I got was pretty good. I got egg noodles with just veggies and egg which was good and portion size is pretty large too. read more

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Everyone we visit, we feel the food is delicious. Everything the pho, fried rice and noodles. Just delicious. The quantities are generous too. The new place is larger and more spacious, and the staff were very nice and courteous as well. read more

Food is absolutely delicious and staff is very friendly. They're the best halal vietnamese restaurant in the bay area

Where do I start? Gald I went to this restaurant. Very delicious, I had pop corn chicken , honey walnut shrimp, the spicy beef soup. Loved every single item I ordered. Service was excellent. It is in a good area . Best part , they have a designated prayer area !! Not a 10/10, it's a 20/10!!!! read more

Ever since I tried their pho , I am in love with the chicken pho SubhanAllah it's the best pho in the world read more

Food tasted great from the samosas to the tandoori chicken. It was a quiet evening and our host was very kind. Free tea too!

Best Vietnamese food I've ever had. We've gone to this place now 5 times and they are consistently amazing. The pho is 10/10 and they have the best chicken egg rolls. The staff are always very kind and welcoming. Everything is nice and clean even when they're busy. Highly highly recommend read more

Great pho and vietnamese food halal certificated amazing must try! The customer service was very good

Great restaurant we were served food very promptly and the waiter was very nice to us and patient highly recommend. I am happy that they reopened. read more

This is more than just Pho. With choices such as curry chicken, you will be surprised that there is some Indonesian flavors thrown in as the curry was more of that type and with tender pieces of chicken added to the rice this was a very satisfying dish. The spring rolls were ok, nothing different from other Pho establishments but would definitely go back to try more of the non-Vietnamese dishes. Good service and plenty of parking as it sits in a strip mall but be prepared for the type of clientele that linger near the liquor store next door. read more