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    Com Tam Dat Thanh

    4.0 (957 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
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    #7 Rice with BBQ Beef Ribs, Fried Shrimp Cake, Shredded Pork Skin, Egg Cake, BBQ Shrimp & Grilled Shrimp Meat on Sugarcane
    Elijah T.

    First time here and I was not disappointed. To start with, let's talk about flavor. Everything in my order tasted amazing, from the richness of the short ribs to the outstanding crunch of the egg cake, paired with pickled onions, carrots and daikon. Good portion size , not to much and not to little . Service was good. With a smile, the man who brought me my food told me to enjoy my dinner. I could tell he genuinely ment it and was proud of serving me that plate. This is a restaurant that sets the tone of your experience with their food alone. I'm definitely going back to try more of their food when I can.

    Jenny N.

    This restaurant is a must visit for your com tam. It's no frills, just good food and good service- everything that is a sign for a classic, well done Vietnamese restaurant. We got a few different dishes of the com tam but my favorite is always com tam thit nuong. They do season it a bit salty so don't throw all your nuoc mam on it before you taste it. The serving sizes are also huge so order knowing you'll probably take some home.

    #7 Com Tam Combinatin
    Brian T.

    Coming back to this restaurant recently was like a time machine back to my childhood. I remember every time I come, I would see the cloud formed from grilling the meat. As we enter, it still had the same interior, for better or worst. The server took a while to came. We ordered the combination plate #7. The meat was cooked fine but could had more of a char taste to it and it felt a bit more on the wet side. The crispy tofu with shrimp was crispy with more meat than I thought, compared to Com Tam Thien Huong The bi had more meat over the fat ratio which was nice. The cha was more on the salty side unfortunately. The sugar cane shrimp tasted just alright as it needed to be cooked a bit more. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I wasn't blown away by it. Overall, it was ok but I am not dying to come back here.

    #3
    Ed Y.

    No frill com tam (broken rice plate). Broken rice is a vietnamese rice plate that uses broken rice (tiny rice) that you usually mix with fish oil (you don't have to but I like it that way). The rice plate typically comes with pork chop, egg cake, shrimp cake etc. This place is inside a strip mall and there really isn't much deco but it's clean and that's good enough. A lot of rice plate places are called Com Tam Thanh but so I can see why this is named such way. I think the pork chop here is bigger than the others but the other stuff such as egg cakes are not as good (but close enough). It's not particularly cheaper than other places but the best part is that this is also not as crowded as the more popular broken rice places. Service is good enough for such simple place. The place is bigger than I expected.

    (#31) Com Tam Bo Nuong - Rice with BBQ Beef and BBQ Shrimp
    Mike L.

    Given the plethora of Vietnamese restaurants in, and around, San Jose, I'm genuinely surprised I had never come across a place like Com Tam Dat Thanh before. Tons of banh mi shops and pho joints are around, yet I'd never seen one before that specializes in broken rice plates. So, just for that reason alone, it's not hard to see why I was so excited to come here! Of course, it's not just that they seem to be the only one - the fact that the Yelp reviews are so positive certainly doesn't hurt either! Pulling into the complex, I was quick to discover that my fellow Yelpers weren't lying - parking here can be tough. Although we were able to snag a spot almost immediately, we saw a few cars having to do a few loops around the lot and/or stalk folks walking to their spaces (the lot emptied out a bit by the time we left, though). As far as the menu goes, it was actually kind of weird to see how it's the reverse of what I'm used to - a ridiculously wide range of rice dishes flanked by just a handful of noodle soups and apps to choose from. In fact, there are so many options, you'll find pretty much every type of meat, and combination thereof, you can think of - BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, BBQ shrimp, BBQ pork, BBQ pork chop, BBQ beef ribs, and so much more. -- (#68) MOT PHAN NEM NUONG - Grilled Pork Rolls...$6.50 I've definitely had better, but this was solid, especially for the money. The pork felt closer to grilled pork than sausage, but I liked how juicy it was and the thickness of the cut. The dipping sauce was just okay, but it also didn't need to be amazing, either. -- (#31) COM TAM BO NUONG, TOM NUONG - Rice with BBQ Beef & BBQ Shrimp...$14.75 Honestly? Underwhelming. In terms of taste, the beef was solid - tender and well seasoned (the lemongrass wasn't overpowering). However, the shrimp had an odd texture for being "BBQ" and, while I get it's partly due to getting two meats, this felt incredibly light on beef (just three small pieces??). -- (#1) COM TAM NEM NUONG, TAU HU KY, BI, CHA, TOM NUONG, CHAO TOM - Rice with Broiled Meatballs, Fried Shrimp Cake, Shredded Pork Skin, Egg Cake, BBQ Shrimp, and Grilled Shrimp Meat on Sugarcane...$22.50 Compared to our other dish, this was ridiculously generous, but each item was hit or miss. The meatballs were rubbery (frozen?), and the BBQ shrimp felt off, but everything else was pretty good. In particular, I loved the fried shrimp cake (so crispy!) and the grilled shrimp meat on the sugarcane (juicy). While the food was mostly decent overall, service here wasn't too shabby either. I know some folks have had less than stellar experiences, but I thought the server (owner?) was nice and our food came out fairly quickly. That being said, and despite how many stars I'm giving, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here again. Besides how small one of our dishes was and those disappointing meatballs, none of what we ordered tasted significantly better than what I've had elsewhere. Perhaps I'd feel differently if I lived out this way, but if I'm making the drive down from SF, I'd rather explore one of the many other Vietnamese restaurants in the South Bay instead. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up.

    #2 Com Tam Cơm Thịt Nướng
    Alex L.

    We ordered the #2 - Com Tam Thit Nuong (Rice plate with BBQ Pork, Fried Shrimp Cake, etc.) and #73 - Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (BBQ Pork and Egg Rolls). The sauce and chili is self-serve on the table. I added about half the spoon of chili to my sauce, which gave it a kick. Loved the sauce, nice and savory, slighlty sweet, but not too sweet. The rice plate was delicious, everything was well executed. The pork was slightly on the sweet side, but packed with flavor. It had a nice charred BBQ taste to it. The egg cake was fluffy and had a light taste paired with the sauce was great. The BBQ shrimp was cooked perfect still juicy with a plump texture. The marinated had a sweetness to it and the grill gave it a nice hint of smoky char. The fried Shrimp Cake light and crispy, full of flavor, on the savory side. Grilled Shrimp meat on Sugar was savory. The shredded pork was okay, I could do without it. I didn't try asking for substitute, but next time I would try substituting for BBQ pork instead. It also comes with soup, it was a nice palate cleanser, very strong and savory flavor. The dish did a good job at balancing the sweet and savory flavors. (5 out of 5) The Vermicelli Pork and Egg Roll was also delicious. Same pork was used for the rice dish. The egg roll used a different type of wrapper than the traditional egg roll. It gave it a more light and crispy texture which I liked. The filling was also packed with meat and flavor. Everything was well executed and flavorful. The dishes were on the sweet and savory side. The portion size for the rice plate was massive, I was very stuffed after finishing.

    nem nuong chay
    Jenny T.

    My friends and I came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Parking in this plaza is pretty tight. We luckily found parking, but I can see the lot being completely full during busy times. Food: This restaurant has vegetarian versions of many common com tam plates, which was very exciting for me. I ordered the vegetarian com tam combo plate and the vegetarian nem nuong rolls. Both items came with vegetarian sauces made with veggie fish sauce. They were both great. My friends ordered the main combo plate and enjoyed their food. Service: Service was quick. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Our food came promptly after ordering. TL;DR - Give me all the vegetarian com tam

    Pork chop rice with shrimp paste and beans curd , steam egg and shredded pork skin
    Ellen l.

    Pretty good ace for com tam! Parking can be difficult and its always packed besides the weekends and ve much easier to get a table.. service was good and big portions to keep you full.. the place is causal and clean !

    Com Tam, Spring Rolls
    Karl G.

    I've been coming to Com Tam since I was a kid! My parents would always order takeout from them whenever we were in SJ. I always loved their Com Tam / rice plates. The restaurant is in a busy plaza with limited parking so we would always order takeout. Many years later, I finally came to eat in-person. I ordered #11 which included bbq pork & fried shrimp cake. My friend ordered #1 special rice combination which came with a wide assortment of options: broiled meatballs, fried shrimp cake, shredded pork skin, egg cake, bbq shrimp, and grilled shrimp meat on sugarcane. I was a bit disappointed by my #11's portion size - especially by the size of the bbq pork but everything still tasted yummy. I would definitely spring for a large combo platter such as #1 next time. The restaurant had several parties enjoying their late weekend lunches. Service was fast and they came out with small bowls of delicious green onion soup first.

    thai iced tea
    Trung N.

    When I lived in the Bay 10+ yers ago, I would make a concerted effort to eat here if I happen to be in the area because it was that good. On a recent visit, I was glad to see that not much has changed. I ordered the #3 which is Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng, Tàu Hủ Ky, Bì, Chả, Tôm Nướng, Chào Tôm which is one of their combination specials. It includes quite literally everything and roughly translates to: rice with a BBQ pork chop, fried shrimp cake, shredded pork skin, egg cake, BBQ shrimp, and grilled shrimp meat on a sugarcane. It's one of their greatest hits entrees and well worth the price at $22.50. Every single component of my entree was well executed. The BBQ pork chop + shrimp were BBQing. The fried shrimp cake was frying and grilled shrimp on sugarcane was grilling. And proportionally, each item in this combination platter was substantial - no skimping in these parts. Personally, I think the most important player of this platter is the tàu hủ ky which is the fried shrimp cake. I've encountered plenty of dry, overly peppered versions and most places aren't generous with their portions. But the tàu hủ ky here was perfection. It was plump, meaty, and had the perfect amount pepper. If you love cơm tấm the way I do, this place is well worth the visit.

    Number 13 & 22
    Allison T.

    My dad said this place serves the best com tam in San Jose and I agree!! Everything was well seasoned, fresh, and fairly priced. Each rice plate comes with fish sauce for dipping (add some chili sauce for the perfect kick) and broth. The service is fast and the restaurant is very clean.

    Inside
    Casey Q.

    I'm surprised this spot isn't that crowded because it should be! This restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese rice plates. Each plate is loaded and you can get any combo you want. There are so many combinations on the menu, so pick whatever you like. The meat is super flavorful and everything else is so delicious. Everything is made in house. Staff is super friendly and can help you order whatever items you want.

    BBQ Chicken Special
    Sonya E.

    I've been dining at Com Tam Dat Thanh for as long as I could remember. Not to date myself but I remember eating here as young as 10 years old so this place has been here for at least 25 years. Post COVID reflection is that if a small business was able to keep afloat during such a challenging time in the decade then it should speak for itself in how the community shows up for it. Most recently, we ordered a few items ToGo. Portion sizes were relatively generous giving how the prices have increased so significantly. We ordered the BBQ Pork Chop Special, BBQ Chicken Special, and the BBQ Beef Special. Flavors were on point as always, and the Shrimp Cake and Egg Cakes always seem to bring in a nostalgic feeling. Hits the spot every time and it never fails. Support local small businesses y'all -- they can only continue thriving this way.

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