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    Chez Christina

    3.7 (447 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, French
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steak with garlic
    joey t.

    Supporting local businesses. Friendly and kind staff with and a cute ambience. Vietnamese and French inspired and they make a great steak served sizzling for an affordable price. Would much rather come here than go to Outback and their French baguette is tasty as well.

    Such a cozy interior
    Phil I.

    There's a new twist a French-Vietnamese bistro serving both French entrees, appetizers along with Vietnamese rice plates and phở soup quite an extensive menu list to choose from. The best part is their $12.95 lunch special weekdays only from 11 till 2:30 in the afternoon. Can't passed that up a good deal so I came by on a Thursday morning greeted very warmly by the couple who runs this place it was so inviting such a cozy spacious interior a soft lighted French guitar music playing in the background brings out the mood. Looking at the menu I chose phở gà shredded chicken meat with rice noodles and a side dish of fresh bean sprouts/herbs all for the price of $12.95 regular price would been $15.95 and for drinks Thai iced coffee. I was even more surprised when the server brought over a large size bowl of phở gà light fragrant broth enough to serve two people. They would come by and check to see if I need anything else so attentive definitely be back for sure. Don't pay by credit card there's a surcharge added better with cash or debit card which doesn't apply. Ample parking with so few cars at that time of day. Chez Christina is located in a large Jacklin Square can't missed since it's right off Jacklin Road.

    84. Bo Luc Lac, shaking beef cube
    Caitlin N.

    Fast, friendly service...cozy ambiance, clean restaurant...food was meh...cube steak was tender but under seasoned lacking the seared high heat flavor that a good cube steak must have...not worth the $20 price tag...mushroom steak came out tough, chewy and again, flavorless...sauce that came with dish had a weird sour taste...not worth the $25..overall steak not good, lacking flavor, will not be back..

    Thi K.

    Team lunch catered by Chez Christina. Thao and her team arrived early and helped set up the food and provided chafing trays (saved me since meeting ran behind and the team ate 1 hour later than expected)Food quantity was huge and delicious. Thao and her team went above and beyond to make it a memorable lunch. Items ordered listed below. Entrees Mushroom Steak and Salad with tomatoe rice, pasta or french bread Grilled Salmon, Salad and tomato rice. Chicken cordon bleu Chicken with mushroom sauce Prawns sauteed with whiskey and shallots Tofu with chilli, lemongrass and rice (V)

    Louis L.

    It was Valentine's, I wanted to take my wife to a nice French restaurant but one of the reservation failed through, luckily I remembered this place that I took my girlfriend (my wife) 22 years ago. We both remembered this place, we didn't know it's still there after all these years since we never came back after we got married and moved. The Google booking system is amazing, we got our confirmation right away. My wife was happy to come back to our first date years ago. The restaurant is small, plenty of parking spaces, we came early because we went straight after work, we found the parking right away. This is called French VN fusion restaurant, it's kinda like our favorite Le Colonial in SF but closed after 26 years in business. We've been in Paris and tried quite a few restaurant there, we like escargots, steaks and ducks, but we still think the fusion restaurants taste as good or better. The service here is so attentive, pleasant and happy, we liked it right away after all these years. The decor is quite nice IMHO, quite simple and not very pretentious. So, French restaurant the escargots are a must, this place doesn't use the whole snails instead using the out-of-shell meats, with a little bread in a cup, kinda different. The important thing is the tastes, the meat is quite soft and flavorful, we both liked them very much. The bread dipped in the sauce is quite tasty. Everywhere we went, we love crispy calamari, and this place is excellent, the calamari is crispy but the meat is tender, the sauce are just plain tartar and cocktail sauce, they should make their own special sauce for this then it would be better. We finished these in a heartbeat. The salad is included which is nice. The dressing is just right, I think it has a touch of fish sauce in it, very nice. The main course, the #15 and #16 that we can hear people are ordering. we order both because we forgot what we ordered 22 years ago LOL. Actually both sauces are almost tasted the same, but my wife thought her pepper corn sauce tasted better than my Mushroom sauce. My wife likes the hot crunchy bread and butter instead of my red rice. They're both excellent eating with our sauces. The steak is tender and does have texture, it's the sauce that counts. The prices here are quite reasonable. We will come back here again to try different dishes when we're craving for another romantic outing event. It's not just the restaurant, it's how we love each other. When we're in love, everything is romantic and taste great LOL.

    Crispy Chicken Wings w/ Fish Sauce
    Marissa C.

    This little French Vietnamese Bistro surprised us with how good the food was. I'd be lying if I said I had high expectations walking in, but everything we ordered had a lot of flavor and good service. This little gem is tucked away in Jacklin Square in Milpitas and has been around for 28+ years. This was our first time trying, but I already want to go back and try their Beef Stew and get the Fish Sauce Wings again! * Crispy Chicken Wings w/ Fish Sauce (highly recommend!) * Steak w/ Mushroom Sauce (highly recommend!) * Stir Fry Beef Cubes w/ Spanish Rice * Grilled Pork in Vermicelli

    Maureen M.

    Hands-down to the best French Vietnamese cuisine in Milpitas. We visited Chez Christina last week, and we had an outstanding experience. We tried these several dishes: 1. Chicken wing. These chicken wings are so flavorful and not to mention very crispy. 2. Vietnamese beef stew. You can either have bread or pasta or rice. We opted to have it with bread. The stew was so flavorful, but they could put more pieces of meat. Nevertheless it was one of the most delicious Vietnamese beef stew I've ever had. 3. Sizzling beef plate. The steak was served with sausage, pate and fried egg. The steak was marinated with the sauce and it was so delicious. The combination of the steak and the pate dip with the fried egg was beyond delicious. 4. French onion soup. The soup was so delightful. It made a great appetizer. 5. Roasted hen and tomato rice. If you're looking for a delicious roasted chicken, you need to try their signature roasted chicken, it's crispy juicy and for the price you pay, you'll be satisfied. we ended the whole dinner with dessert, which were pandan, jelly drink, or che and flan. My husband loves the panda jelly dessert because it was packed with red beans. we totally recommend Chez Christina if you love French Vietnamese cuisine. Parking is in private lot. Located in Milpitas.

    Bo ne
    Christina P.

    It was OK. The ambiance inside was super cute and fun, with light music and French Cafe vibes. Service was fine,they tried to keep up the ambiance, with the white table clothes and water refills. The side salad came with the bo ne and was fresh, with Italian dressing in a small bottle. I would have preferred of the bottle was a bit cleaner. The steak was quite over cooked, not really favored for tenderized at all. The sausage was low quality grocery store hot dog. I got my plate with banh mi, and my fiance got his with red rice. The rice was dry but seasoned OK. The baguette was warm and freshly toasted, but you really need to ration how you eat it as it's kind of small. The vietnamese coffee tastes just like the packets you get from Costco, we were amused. We would come back to try their French dishes maybe, but we weren't impressed with their steak plates.

    Jasmine Y.

    Nice cozy ambiance but a bit slow service. We had to call down the waitress a few times to get their attention on ordering/paying. Food was okay! The portions were medium-sized and the quality was okay too. 3/5

    DukeOf M.

    My wife and I manage our health by living on a keto diet and this restaurant catered to our needs beautifully. I had a strange plate of steak, paté, a seared hot-dog masquerading as a sausage. They happily substituted the accompanying bread, rice or fries with an additional salad. My wife had a nice salmon fillet. Vietnamese food is on a spectrum of original native fare to Vietnamese food heavily influenced by French cooking. If you're in the mood for more of a French than Vietnamese experience, this is a great place with reasonable prices. Just the hot-dog served as a sausage seemed strange to me - if I could add half a star, I would.

    33. Com Tay Cam
    Mai N.

    While I've grown up hearing about the steak here, I went for the com tay cam (house special rice cooked in earthen) and I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed it! It had great flavor and a nice mix of chicken, mushroom & ginger. It's a quiet spot and the servers were very accommodating as we were dining with young children & had to make numerous requests for them.

    Thai Iced Tea and Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Milk
    Lani M.

    I wish I had discovered Chez Christina sooner! I tried it for the first time last month, and I've already been back twice. It's a nice cozy spot that never disappoints, with great food and service. My favorite dish here is the Filet Mignon with Bacon and Mushroom Sauce (#20 on the menu) -- it completely exceeded my expectations the first time I tried it, so I've ordered this each time I've come! The flavors are incredible, and the filet mignon is perfectly tender. I also really like the Korean BBQ Beef with Rice (#32 on the menu) and the flavor of the accompanying kimchi. Also LOVE and highly recommend their pho! For drinks, my friends and I really like their Thai Iced Tea and Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Milk.

    Otto L.

    Food is ok. Service is ok. It's just ok. If you don't live close by, it's not worth going all the way there. Thai iced tea: 3/5. It's ok. Not something I'd order again. Lacking some tea flavor. Combination steak/sausage/pâté/egg with red rice: 3/5. It's ok. Ordered medium rare, came out medium. Steak too thin. Besides the pate, everything seems to be from Costco or Walmart grocery. Did I mention it's just ok? Another tip: never ever sit at the table next to the speaker. You would not have any conversation. Where is it? You will know when you walk by. Stay away.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing and kind owner and food was equally delicious. The restaurant was well decorated and welcoming. Definitely worth the stop!

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    Hi Chef, I love shaking beef but only want premium cuts, can I get filet mignon option and pay the higher price?

    Hi there, we only use our choice cuts of NY steaks for the shaking beef - but of course, you are welcome to order the Filet Mignon as is on the menu and we will cut it up in the shaking beef style.… Read more

    Can we bring our own wine and pay a corking fee?

    Hi Tim, yes of course, enjoy your wine with our food :) our corkage fee is $12/bottle. See you… Read more

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    Anh Hong Saigon - Apart of the 7 course

    Anh Hong Saigon

    4.0(552 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    My family doesn't eat all the items in the 7-course beef so we just pick our own dishes…read more This place is my go to for crispy baked fish. I just found out the will split a big fish in half and it was total game changer. We always get the bo la lot and chao tom here too! If you come on weekend or have a bug party, make a reservation ahead of time. The staff are attentive and super diligent! Owner is super nice!

    I have been missing out for so long. I didn't know about 7 Courses of Beef until my boyfriend…read moreintroduced it to me. We stopped by here for dinner Saturday night around 6. Luckily there was no wait. There is a No Pho sign right next to the entrance and another No Pho sign on the sign in table. They sure want everyone to know they do not offer pho lol. Besides the 7 Courses of beef, they also offer different entree items and appetizers. We went with the 7 Courses of beef, which is $39 per order/person and there is a minimum of 2 orders. First came the house special beef salad. It was refreshing, tangy, crunchy, different textures all around. Delish. Secondly, came the beef in wine vinegar fondue. The beef are raw, you will cook them in the broth. Wrap your own spring roll with the wrappers, veggies provided along with the beef that you cooked in the broth. They do refill veggies and wrappers as needed. Third, came the steamed beef patty, beef wrapped in lot leaf, beef roll with onions and lemongrass, grilled beef sausage. You can eat these as is or wrap them into spring rolls. Lastly, came the beef porridge. In my opinion, the beef porridge was the star of the night. Flavor was on point, ginger was not overpowering. It was really good. It was such a great experience but got a bit messy from wrapping my own spring rolls lol. Our servers were attentive and friendly. Ambiance was nice. A good place for family having lunch/dinner. Place was clean. Located in a busy plaza with lots of other restaurants, Grocery Outlet and other businesses.

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    Not a noodle house.

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    Goi salad - light, crisp & flavorful

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    Pho Kim Long - Bbq pork with eggrolls

    Pho Kim Long

    3.7(3.4k reviews)
    2.9 miNorth Valley
    $$

    I brought my mom to eat here this time. I got the grilled fish and BBQ pork with vermicelli…read morenoodles (serves 2). I saw someone eating that last time and wanted to try it this time. It did not disappoint. I really enjoyed it. You get all the ingredients to wrap your own wrap like a spring roll. I enjoyed the meal. My mom likes it too. We even had left over as we couldn't finish it all. I will come back again and have my son try it as he finished the leftover and wanted more lol. Plenty of seating, but can get crowded. You pay at the cashier by telling them your table #. Overall, this is one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area. I still remember this restaurant when it was first opened and they have remodeled this place and made it bigger many years ago. Interior design of the restaurant is much better. There is always people coming in and out, they have really good business here.

    This place is massive. And packed to the brim with customers. We ordered the typical pho and a…read morerice plate. The pho was...sweet and seemed like it catered more towards the non-Asian crowd. The rice plate with pork chop on the other hand was spectacular. Tender meat, delicious broth that was both delicately balanced and intense in flavor. Service was good despite the place being full. The food came out really quickly. If that rice plate is how it is every time it's served, then I highly recommend Pho Kim Long for that. However, their pho is just mediocre.

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    Pho Kim Long - Haven't been here after renovations yet! Looks nice!

    Haven't been here after renovations yet! Looks nice!

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    Pho Ha Noi - Grand opening Jan 24, 2024

    Pho Ha Noi

    4.0(377 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    Arrived on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch and was surprised with how busy they were. We entered,…read moreput our name down for a table, and waited a few minutes before we were seated. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and my friend ordered the combo pho. The Bun Bo Hue was more salty than it was spicy, but I did like the amount of meat that was included in the soup. Our server Tai was attentive in taking our orders and refilling our water. The restaurant itself is a pretty decent size with plenty of parking.

    Only been to Vietnam town location. First time to Milpitas location even though I worked in…read moreMilpitas lol Came to have lunch with my boss and was impressed by how big the restaurant is. Since it was lunch hour, the restaurant was quite full, but we were still able to be seated promptly. I ordered S13 - Spicy Hue Noodle with 20 oz Beef Short Rib. Food were served less than 5 minutes and the portion was decent. The soup bowl doesn't look that big but I couldn't finish at the end. The short rib came with a "BIG" surprised lol cuz the size is REALLY BIG!!!! Soup base tastes good and there is a lot of meat just from the rib itself. They also came with a few slices of Vietnamese ham. Luckily there not much other meat, otherwise I would have a lot to pack. I also ordered their Ube Coffee, maybe it's not my cup of tea, I don't really taste Ube. After all this is a good alternative besides the other pho restaurants nearby, but the price is not cheap, if not I would come more often!

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    Pho Ha Noi - Coming for not only good food but also beautiful decorations

    Coming for not only good food but also beautiful decorations

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    We are grateful to opening today to serve our first customers.

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    Pho Thin Ha Noi - 32. Com Tam Bi/Cha/Suon Nuong/Tau Hu Ky

    Pho Thin Ha Noi

    3.7(179 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    If you're looking for a taste of Hanoi in South Bay, this spot is a great find. As a Viet, I've…read morealways felt homesick and my ultimate goal in the Bay is to find a bowl of pho that actually feels like home. I know the purists will say this isn't the authentic Pho Thin Lo Duc, but honestly to me doesn't matter. As long as food slaps and my belly is happy, then I'm sold. My favorite dishes here are pho tai lan and pho tai dap. And 2 sides you should order whenever you have Hanoi pho is quay (fried dough) and poached egg. The broth may not be the best, but it's rich, beef is stir-fried perfectly with signature garlic aroma (it's called tai lan for a reason, and dipping the quay into the soup took me straight back Hanoi. It's rare to find a place in Bay that serves pho with quay, so I really appreciate the authenticity. This restaurant is just comforting, delicious, and for a moment, it made the distance from home feel a little smaller. No matter what other people say, this is my favorite spot in the Bay for sure!

    For nearly $20 a bowl, I expected much more flavor from the pho. Unfortunately, both my co-worker…read moreand I found the broth to be bland. The meat (pho tai dap #10) was the only element that added any real flavor to the dish. Service was also lacking. After our order was taken, it felt nearly nonexistent, and I had to actively flag someone down just to get a water refill. With so many great pho options in the area, this spot didn't stand out. Unfortunately, it's a pass for me.

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    Jun Bistro - Yunnan Signature Fried Tofu

    Jun Bistro

    4.7(943 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Overall we had a very positive experience for a Friday dinner. The entire restaurant was full by…read morethe time we arrived at 5:45PM so I would say you need to go when they open. Truffle & Mushroom Butter Rice Braised Angus Beef Rice Noodle Stir- fry pea sprouts Lemongrass pot chicken Banana Leaf wrapped seabass Dessert Youtiao dough bread pudding Dinosaur Cutie Taiwan Bun (Passionfruit and taro flavor) The most impressive dish is the Truffle & Mushroom Butter Rice. I want to come back for lunch so I can get their Yunnan Rose Coffee or Tea Latte. It says on the menu that their coffee beans and tea leaves are from pristine mountains of Yunnan. They do serve coffee for dinner time but I can't take the caffeine at night. The service is above average for a chinese restaurant. The waiter was pretty patience with us as we brought an elderly guest with us at the table so we took a little longer to enjoy our meal. The interior design of the restaurant is pretty interesting where the booth is align an triangular shape with a center piece so the tables can be put together for larger parties very easily. Definitely easier to get a table for parties of 4 or less but it will work out for larger parties as well.

    If you love bold, spicy Hunan flavors... Jun Bistro is calling your name…read more O R D E R E D * Chinese donut with liver pâté * Stinky tofu (and yes... the stinkier the better ) * Chinese-style taco with eggplant -- vegetarian-friendly and so good * But my personal obsession? The mushroom truffle rice. V E R D I C T Came here with two friends who are OBSESSED with spice, and this spot delivered They've got such a wide variety of dishes, including some super unique, hard-to-find ones As a mushroom lover, this was EVERYTHING. They use shiitake mushrooms and don't hold back -- the portion is generous and the flavor is unreal. I could honestly eat this every single day. The vibe is also a whole moment. Cozy, warm, and gives you that greenery feel without actual plants -- just super inviting and perfect for a chill meal with friends. If you're into spicy food or want to try something different, this is your spot.

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    Banana leaf wrapped seabass

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    Stir-fry assorted wild mushrooms

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    Soymilk Beef and mushroom hotpot

    Chez Christina - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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