So much variety in their menu! If you are feeling hungry or just want to try everything on their menu, I'd recommend getting one of their combination plates on the top. It will give you the chance to try it all - I love the fried shrimp cake for sure. The pork on the sugarcane was just okay, but their egg and pork chop was pretty tasty. Eat it all with their fish sauce and you will surely be satisfied. The portions are HUGE, so I was able to make two meals out of it for $14. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - #3 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Broken rice is not my favorite but this place give a whole new meaning that I would go goo goo ga ga for it. They have so many selections that if you were to come everyday to try them, it probably will take you a month or so. I just love everything on their menus anything that has to do with barbeque. Their bbq pork, beef, along with other seafoods are heaven. I really like their shrimp on a sugar cane stick and their shrimp paste wrapped around fried tofu wraps. Yummy. What stands out for me is that they make the best "nuoc mam" that is fish sauce I have ever tasted. I always say that vietnamese has a saying that if the fish sauce isn't good, the rest just won't cut it. However, I noticed over the years they have been skimping on the portions and priced it a lot higher. Being Vietnamese myself, I tend to find these vietnamese restaurants have a tendency to lure you in and once you are hook, they short change you. Do they think we are not on to them?? Think again...... read more

Review is based solely on the food due to Covid. You should go here knowing that you'll pay a bit more money to get slightly better meat quality but small portions. The one thing that stood out was the delicious fried shrimp cake. It is really well made and hard to find in other restaurants. The rest of the rice dish is decent. Nothing special, but it will leave you satisfied. read more

my all time favorite broken rice place. CASH ONLY, and PARKING is a MAJOR PAIN. this is a hole in the wall. not so clean but the food makes up for it. the portions given here is plentiful. they give so much that you can prob to-go some for dinner or lunch the next day. i love ordering the combos because you get the fried shrimp thing, and the steamed meat thing. for the amount and yummy food your getting, you are paying only about 7-8$ a plate! i also like that the leave the bottle of fish sauce out for you to serve as you please. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I have never been to this place in person...I only discovered them on DoorDash during The Covid situation. Man, I'm glad I did! I've ordered from here at least 3 times now. Every time it's been fresh, well packaged, good quality, and tasty! I love their bbq pork chop and their shrimp and rice are cooked perfectly. Great option if you want something a little lighter tasting! Their fried shrimp cake is also awesome! read more

I wish my mom can cook food like this. Her grilled pork and broken rice is always dry, tough, or she doesn't make it at all. However, this restaurant saves the day by being only 5 minutes from home and always has a nice smoky smell coming from it's rooftop. The food and service is quick with basically nothing but simple authentic Vietnamese rice plates. You know how authenic it is, look at the staff who cooks it. It's mainly Vietnamese moms who work in the kitchen. My mom works for a Vietnamese restauant as well but she ain't gonna cook me a rice plate as good as Com Tam Dat Thanh. The portions here are large and you do get what you order and your money's worth. Like everyone has stated, the waiters here are very good with balancing the plates and I have never seen one been dropped. One server who I see every time, he balanced 8 plates one time and I was impressed. They know which orders go to where and everything you need like chili, fish sauce, pickled vegetables, spoons, forks, knives, etc; are all at your table ready. Come here for a power lunch or when you have a craving for Vietnamese bbq pork, beef, or chicken! In addition, they also have tomato rice with shaking beef that isn't overpriced like other Vietnamese restaurants. Worth your 5-8 bucks and that's with tip included! They are closed Tuesdays and they have Sunkist orange soda, my favorite! =) read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food and friendly folks. Where the locals go. But you gotta be ready for the *cleaniness ( when in Rome, yo).

*Cash only!* FOOD - Com Tam Ga Nuong Bi Tau Hu Ky: grilled chicken, shredded pork, and shrimp tofu over a bed of broken rice and a side of cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, and daikon. It also comes with a side soup. The chicken is tender and flavorful. I like the crunchy, flakey shrimp tofu. They give a good amount of rice and plentiful meat. 5/5 SERVICE Not the friendliest staff but we got in and out without any complaints. 3/5 FINAL THOUGHTS This is my fave spot for com tam! My tummy always leaves happy! Their food is consistently good. My dad likes this place because they don't skimp on meat. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Com tam ga nuong bi tau hu ky - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing, high-quality com tam. I am surprised this place is not as popular as it used to be. I love the fact that it has not changed much from 20 years ago . I definitely recommend this staple com tam restaurant here in San Jose. Great food as always. read more

I don't know that there's more to say than what has been said. Com Tam Dat Thanh is a fucking good classic of Vietnamese cooking & if you don't like classics then, just idk. Order avocado toast from a hipster cafe & be boring.* Contrary to the popular belief that the entire country of Vietnam only eats and makes Pho, Vietnamese cuisine also includes lots of rice, bc Asia. The combo plate will definitely serve two. You should definitely order egg rolls. The egg meatloaf is a must. The nem nuong is sweet and salty perfection. It's comfort food for my soul. *I also like avocado toast and can be boring. No judgement. read more

My fifth time ordering to go during COVID-19, and it's always amazing!!! Food portions fill me up for two meals!! The workers are always super kind!!!! Ever since I've tried this place with my friends a few months ago, this has been the only place I eat at in San Jose!!!! read more

Was introduced to this restaurant since my boyfriend's family LOVES coming here. The first time, we did have to evacuate since there was smoke (unsure if fire). Parking here is alright. It's a shared lot with other stores/restaurants in the plaza. Lanes are a bit cramped though. Appetizers are great. Even though the portion is small, it's really tasty. This place mainly has rice plates and vermicelli bowls. Sometimes I get the rice plates (which ranges from $9 to $17, depending on what you're ordering), but most of the time resort to the bowl. The bowls are HUGE (see picture attached). It's well worth how ever much you pay. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking to switch it up from other usual Vietnamese foods like pho. read more

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I was looking for vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese food and came across this place menu. The Nem Nuong Chay & Com Tam Bi Cha Thit Nuong Chay was really good! I wish the vegan egg cake (cha) had more of the salty flavor. The flavor for the vegetarian mock pork tastes just like the real thit nuong! I'm so excited that I found this place! My new go to when I craving for com tam chay. read more

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My personal favorite place for com tam! They have so many options and combinations. I especially love the fried shrimp cake, yum! Their vermicelli bowls and nem nuong are delicious too. Don't forget to slather everything in their fish sauce - soooo good! read more

Omg, this place has the best rice plates. My mom who grew up as my grandmas kitchen helper in the village in south Vietnam raved at how delicious they make it like my grandma when our family had a rice plate and banh mi sandwich restaurant in Vietnam. Order anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. Also, order ahead online on their website for a scheduled pick up. The folks here are super friendly and with quick efficient service. We've been returning weekly! read more

3.5 First time I've had pork and veggie rice spring rolls like this. 4 for the price...$6 for spring rolls and under $10 for the rice dish. Good value and great flavours, portion size is big. A family run restaurant that deserves a chance. :) read more

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If you want some OG broken rice without the frills or over-priced dishes - this place is it. Simple, classic and hasn't ever disappointed me. Service is fast and typical of any Vietnamese place: they'll take your order and you won't wait more than 20 min for you food. Parking lot for this plaza is quite small and in deep South/East side of San Jose so be careful driving in and out of it. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Bun vermicelli with grilled pork and eggrolls and grilled shrimp, shrimp cake, and BBQ chickencom tam, both come with clear broth - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing food and consistency. Been going here since I was a kid and they've only improved. The interior is clean, especially since COVID. Food comes out in minutes if the place isn't packed, which it might be on weekends. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - #58 with a side of bì. Grilled pork, grilled shrimp, crispy shrimp cake. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was good but for $25 for a chicken special combo. The price does not justify the chicken amount.

I came into Com Tam Dat Thanh (abbreviated hereon as CTDT, for my fingers' sake) with high hopes. Sketchy East San Jose location? Check. Packed full of Vietnamese people? Check. Highly reviewed by Yelpers? Check and check. Yet somehow... CTDT failed to live up to the hype :( What's good, though, is good: they have *huge* portions, their rice is in fact, very broken, and their spring rolls are one of the best I've had in a long time -- crispy on the outside, a mess of molten veggies and pork on the inside - delicious. Their portions are extremely generous too, despite pushing the $10 point; a crispy shrimp cake is easily the size of your palm, and the fish cake + sugarcane combo, which I'm used to being maybe 2 inches and covered in a thin layer of fish cake, was actually about six, and covered in a massive roll of said fish cake. Amazing-ness. Oh yeah, and soup. But you knew that, right? However, I don't REALLY understand the hype about their "amazing" grilled meats. I ordered the pork, which I felt was pretty standard, but it was surprisingly dry and sad considering everyone elses' reviews. My friend who ordered the vermicelli was the same way, though hers' was slightly better, so I know they can do it better. Maybe I should have gotten the chicken, or beef ribs? I'd put them down as a solid 3.5, but since I'll be back, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt this time. Still, I'd like to see a bit more care in their grilling :( --- sweet: huge portions, excellent fried food bitter: pork a bit dry, and no amount of fish sauce could save it :( read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Yay fried shrimp cake! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Been coming here since I was a kid. There has been a remodel of the restaurant and it looks nice. Rice plates are delicious! A little pricey but hey it's a nice treat. read more

It can be hard to decide which com tam shop is best with so many options in the San Jose area but for me, the choice is clear Com Tam Dat Thanh FTW! I usually have a hard time deciding what type of rice plate to get, but at this place its not a problem because they have combination plates that let you get EVERYTHING in one plate! and it's not just the variety that keeps me coming back the food is really good. The meats are tender and well seasoned, the shrimp cake are crunch on the outside and not too oily, and the vietnamese meatloaf is on point, its so light and fluffy it feels like you're eating a cloud of ground pork. & if all the food is not enough you can add a fried egg for $1. Hit up this place next time you're craving rice plate and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Favorite com tam spot. The food is delicious (I'm obsessed with the egg cake) and the workers are so nice!

Pros: This is the very first com tam restaurant in San Jose, so it is one of the rare few legit com tam restaurants to dine at. When it first opened up, it was always busy and lines formed outside; however, with many Vietnamese restaurants opening up in San Jose, there are more competition. Yet Com Tam Dat Thanh still retains its savory and flavorful dishes. The price is average, but the portions are huge! The meat is not overly dry and the vermicelli rice noodles are not soggy. Also, one of the servers, who has been working there for more than 18 years, has amazing skills since he can carry up to 6 plates and 2 bowls at the same time! Wow! Also, he seems very friendly and nice -- always smiling when he greets the guests. Cons: Since it is cash only, for a gal who never carries cash, it is oftentimes inconvenient to have to ensure I carry enough cash when I want to dine here. Customer service is not as great as they do not come by to check up on you to make sure you are doing well. It seems that most Vietnamese restaurants operate similarly, so I'm pretty used to it by now. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Combo Rice Plate and Vermicelli Noodles with Shrimp on a Sugarcane and BBQ Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Really tasty! Lots of vegetarian fake-meat options. I had vermicelli with faux BBQ pork and veggie egg rolls. My girlfriend had vermicelli with pork egg rolls and shrimp cake and really liked it. And we shared a great iced coffee. They have some new shaded outdoor seating, seem to be following good cleanliness with covid and they were very friendly too. read more

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Favorite Com Tam spot in San Jose. The shrimp cake is delicious and crispy and good sized, lots of fish sauce with baby onions and chili to add to taste. They give enough rice, and a nice fried egg makes a good addition to any plate. The meat is bigger and jucier than the Com Tam Thien Huong in asian plaza. Also, quick and friendly service, came here after they had closed the other day and they still appeased me with some banh hoi and bbq shrimp/pork. read more

My buddy and I love going down to San Jose for the great variety of food, drinks, and other goodies so when he was insistant that I give this broken rice restaurant a try I was happy to oblige! He came by my place and our little group excited headed to dinner together. I ordered their large multicourse plate with BBQ pork, BBQ shrimp, egg loaf, shredded pork, shrimp paste on sugar cane, and fish cake in a tofu wrap. At almost $13, it was definitely expensive when compared to most places, but it was definitely delicious and I ended up cleaning my plate. It was really filling but I think I would have been fine with one of their smaller plates next time. Service was quick and we got our food pretty fast. It's way out of my way but if I was in the area I'd go back for some good grub. In fact, I could go for some right now! Food: 8/10 Service: 6/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 6/10 read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My absolute favorite com tam place in this area! I've tried a variety of other com tam places, but no place has tasted better than this. I love the bbq chicken here and the shrimp cake on sugar cane! So tasty! Just writing this review about it is making me salivate. You get the usual bowl of soup with your meal and you have the option of ordering an egg on top (for an extra dollar). You can ask them for the fried pork fat pieces (at least I think that's what it was?) and it's beyond describable words how delicious that is with rice! Every time I come here, I have to order an extra plate to-go, because one just isn't enough! I feel like the portions have gotten a little smaller over the years and it's a little more greasy than I remember, but it's still enough that I end up bringing a little home! Parking in this plaza is ridiculous, so unless you come here early or at an off-hour, you may have to maneuver into some ridiculously small spots. Also, this place is cash only! But they're pretty nice about it if you're a little short. One of my friends came and didn't have enough money and they just said to pay the rest next time. read more

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First impression: Not a very welcoming place with not very attentive customer service. Walking in, no greetings or instructions if it's seat yourself or wait to be seated. No one check in in on us or offer more water. On the plus side, the place was clean. Food: Beef ribs good and full of flavor but not really worth the $10.45 considering I only got 4 small pieces with not much meat. I wasn't too much of a fan of the fried shrimp cake because it was slightly too chewy and stale-ish. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Beef ribs with fried shrimp cake - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Picked up a couple rice plates from this place and was not disappointed. Portions were a little small but knowing that going in perhaps we'd order a bit more next time. Also a bummer as well that's it's cash only. Additionally this parking lot gets packed so it may be hard for you to find parking! Finally , they/or we ( takes two to tango ) messed up our order because it was lost in translation I suppose or because of the huge menu. So: 1) small portions 2) cash only 3) packed parking lot 4) order by number for takeout since their menu is so large Despite all that four stars because it was pretty darn good and flavorful. I got the pork chop with pork skin plus rice cake and would definitely recco that to someone trying this spot for the first time. read more

My favorite Vietnamese rice plate place in San Jose. Really good and fast service every time!

Good food, but spartan decor and family, stark atmosphere. Good value, a bit expensive. Always get one to take home too like 3 items marinated pork or beef, shrimp and rice. Lots of peeled scallions. Good pho. read more

This place was tasty. Got the bbq beef and everything tasted good. The spring rolls have that crunch inside which is why I decided to order from here. The sauce is ok. Overall, good food but a bit expensive for the portions so not a place I'd come to regularly read more

Star ZERO!!! When you look for a restaurant you are looking for a place to eat and enjoy it without being scared of anything. My friends and I was just there eating and my friend left her backpack with all her belongings there. We call numerous time as they said it was not there. It was only 10 min after leaving the place. When my friend went back they claimed it was not there. My friend says she was going to play the "find my iPhone" sound, the lady quickly said oh it was there. DISHONEST. Will not ever return again. read more

I was craving for something soothing, filling and comforting to the soul...broken rice dish came to mind! Came in on a Saturday afternoon and there were quite a few tables filled but nothing too busy. We were seated quickly. Decided to get the nem nuong and bbq beef com tam. Our food came out fast and it was paired with a delicious broth. Portions are quite generous and I personally do not think the dish was heavy as there was an array of veggies - balanced dish. Nice little gem tucked in a small parking lot plaza. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Number 39, com tam with bbq beef - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place used to be good, but now serves old, literally, hardened meat pieces (one piece of pork per rice dish).  The broken rice is not how it's used to be.  Cucumber slices are flexible, meaning NOT fresh!  Should be crunchy when biting into them! Like any restaurant, they get greedy and recoup lost profits during the pandemic and raise prices with lowered quality of food in the name of inflation. Don't waste your time and money!  Recipes their dishes are pretty much on YouTube!  Make your own food with good/fresh ingredients! read more

Apparently this place looks nicer than it did years ago. On the weekends, it's pretty popular and sometimes the lines are out the door. I ordered the com tam bo nuong, tom nuong: rice with bbq beef, bbq shrimp ($7.45). I could not even finish my whole plate because I got full off the chicken soup with onion and cilantro that they gave me before my meal. Overall, sometimes their food can be a bit dry but the coffee was good. Other than that, the food is fresh. They serve a unique type of rice called broken rice. Like I said earlier, the portions are pretty big: I couldn't even finish!!! Probably the best rice place ever. read more

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The food here is always good with a good amount of food. They do not skimp for sure. The service here is like any typical asian place. read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Rice plates and noodle bowls with a protein chicken pork or beef. Specialty is fried shrimp cake good value rice plate w protein and salad is $8 then u can add shrimp cake or other items for about 1.50 each. Broken rice has different texture than steamed full grain rice worth a visit. These resraurants are only in fremont or east sj. Not on the peninsula. Closer to home style vietnamese food. Good for ppl who like pfchangs also because lots of their dishes are sweet Family owned cash only read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my bf and his brother. I ordered the beef short rib plate with egg cake and shredded pork skin (#40 I believe). They give you nice soup/broth to start your meal. Flavors were great and definitely satisfied my craving for broken rice. However, the beef short ribs were disappointing- I had 8 short rib pieces, but 5 of them were mostly fat and inedible. l hope to come back to try the BBQ beef or pork- hopefully it's more meat than just fat on bones. The egg cake was delicious. The fried shrimp cake looked delicious (I'm allergic, but my bf said it was good). Food was plentiful and service was quick. Cash only! read more

Com Tam Dat Thanh - Special #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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