I walked 20 minutes from the McEnery Convention Center for this because by golly, I wanted some pho while I was in San Jose! The exterior looked kinda sketchy. At first I thought they were no longer in business! I walked in around 2pm and they were not busy. It seemed like a bunch of older Asian grandpas just chilling (and working the restaurant.) Shortly after I sat down and ordered, they got busy and other tables filled up! Phở Bò Viên (beef ball pho) and Thai Iced tea were very good. Pho portion was huge and it came with a lot of meat. Broth was light and airy, great flavor. I would bathe in that it was so good! No frills inside, it feels like an old-timey diner almost. Would go back! read more

Da-Lat - Phở Bò Viên - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here one weekday afternoon. A friend of mine suggested this place to try the Hu Tieu. Food came out quickly and portion size is good. You can pick the type of noodle you like and I got rice noodle. The shrimps are plump. However the chicken was too dry for me. read more

Da-Lat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We try to make it here when back in Cali. Our favorite style of Hủ Tiếu Dai Đà Lạt Đặc Biệt kho (for me) Mì & Dai w/soup (for him). It's been several years since we've been here so we did notice a couple changes. Guessing the original owners that opened it few decades ago have now retired. Current owners seemed very nice on our last visit. For the most part the main hu tiếu dish is about the same, but the dry "soy style " sauce that accompanies the dry version of hu tieu is now too sweet, for my taste, and not of the same flavors of fried shallots/garlic that I remembered and loved. I alway used to order the dry version, but after a couple times with this version of the sauce, I'll be ordering the soup version next time. One other detail I remembered long, long ago was that the Special Dac Biet version came with a crab claw. That is no longer available or included, just the jumbo shrimp. read more

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Got takeout here and tried the #47. Broth was clear and light and pretty comforting, and they are generous with the amount of protein in the bowl. Wish the broth came hotter though. Reminded me of the nearby China Chen, but China Chen takes the win on this. Food came out within less than 5 minutes of me placing my order for takeout. Menu prices are wrong and misleading. My order showed as $13.95 on their menu but was actually $17.50, so just beware! Place itself looked cozy, casual, and filled with what seemed like regulars. read more

Da-Lat - #47 Rice Noodle Soup with Jumbo Shrimp & Meat ($17.50) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I went in for a to-go order and it's definitely a mom and pop shop. It felt a little like I was visiting my grandparents but I was the least favorite grandchild. I got the seafood pho with rice noodle and fried chicken with tomato rice. I think the tomato rice was ok and the chicken was a little bland, it also didn't come with the gravy I was used to with Vietnamese fried chicken. The seafood pho was the star of the show. The broth was light and flavorful and the noodle was the perfect texture. I would come again for this. Do note that it comes with 3 prawns and the rest is pork slices and fish cake! read more

Wtf they gave me multiple slice of used lemons. And all the greenery are smash up to pieces. It's like they took all the left over from a table and put it into my to go order. Wtfffff!!!! read more

Da-Lat - Take out - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We were visiting the children's discovery museum and wanted some vietnamese food nearby and a friend recommended this. It's definitely a hole in the wall. Located in a random neighborhood with no clear sign when you're driving by. Graffiti on the awnings. Parking is nearby in the neighborhood. Luckily we found a spot not too far down the sidewalk. WAIT: Came on a Saturday at 11:30 and got seated right away for a group of 8. The place was pretty filled but it didn't seem like people had to wait. ATMOSPHERE: the inside has not been updated in a long time but I guess for this type of place it doesn't need to. It's lively inside. FOOD: Got the Hu Tieu Da La Dac Biet in two forms. You can get it with soup or dry. I think the dry style is more popular but I got it with soup for the kids. I'm not sure what the "special" means since I didn't see the regular version but it comes with jumbo shrimp, pork and tofu thinly sliced. They give you a good amount of meat. The noodles are a clear, glass noodle and have a good chew to them. I liked the change in pace from typical pho. For the dry version they give you a sauce which tastes like fish sauce, oyster sauce or hoisin sauce, soy sauce etc. It's a brown color and is good to coat your noodles in and mix up. It was also a little sweet. Overall, good, I liked the dry version. The soup version is pretty much the same but no brown sauce and the soup has more of a seafood clear broth taste than typical pho. No star anise or other typical pho spice flavors. The meat was kind of dry but it's the type of "white meat" pork they serve. Pay at the front. Overall, a good option if you want something other than pho and want to try Hu Tieu. read more

This is one of the OG Vietnamese restaurants in downtown San Jose. My go-to for chicken pho is Pho Tau Bay on Senter, but I hadn't been to DaLat in 20+ years and decided to give it a go. Chef may have been a touch heavy with the MSG, but the broth was clean and strong, and the chicken breast was plentiful. Lots of fresh basil to add to the bowl as I went. Washed it down with a refreshing so da chanh (homemade lemon soda). The place wasn't particularly busy on a late Monday afternoon; but the customers at the two other tables were all Vietnamese, which I took as a good sign. Probably won't rush back, but I was glad to see them still in business. read more

Da-Lat - Phở Gà - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It has been almost 18 years or so since I tried this spot last. The interior and exterior looks like it's been frozen in time. Not completely a bad thing but this place can benefit from a light refresh. Parking can be challenging and on this particular day, it looked like the wild Wild West out front. Patrons were parked on sidewalks and "made up" parking spots lol. We luckily found parking across the street pretty easily. There was plenty of seating for our party of 5 and a baby. We dined in the day after lunar new year so it may have been busier than a normal Wednesday lunch. The gentleman who took our order was efficient and informative. We asked about combining different style noodles in one bowl etc. He was quick to take our orders and the food was delivered shortly after. The accompanying herbs of Chinese celery, quick blanched (your choice of fresh or blanched) bean sprouts, sliced jalapeños and lemon wedges were abundant. Overflowing off the plate really. I appreciate a mountain of herbs and greens to accompany my noodle soups. The shrimp in the soup were ginormous and the protein was plentiful. The broth is flavorful and clean. Besides lemon and herbs I did not add any other condiments. For an average of $16-$18 per bowl, you are getting an exceptional value. read more

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Best broth, always fresh veggies and prawns. Over the years the noodle soup is consistently high quality, no skimping on freshness and taste. read more

Da-Lat - Large prawns - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is one of my favorite spot for the dry seafood hu tieu. Its been around for over 40 years and my family have been going to it since I've been a kid. They give you 3 jumbo shrimps and lots of meat and toppings in the noodle. I love that the food comes out quick. I know it's not as clean, but the food is amazing!! The parking lot is small and you have to find street parking, which is really the only down side. read more

I came here once as I was around SJSU for a few hours. Pretty large space and was busy during the lunch hour, so it took a while to find street parking at the edge of a residential neighborhood. I ordered basic beef pho and it came out in about 10 minutes. Each pho restaurant has it's own flavors in the soup and use different types of noodles. The combination at Dalat wasn't for me personally. My friends that were with me enjoyed it, but to be the soup was bland and the noodles were flat and mushy, almost overcooked. It seemed like they weren't stirring the noodles and it was clumped together. Glad I tried it, but not my favorite pho. read more

This place has been around forever and their food is still consistent, tasty and good service. The staff is much more friendly and easy going compared to a decade ago. They don't skimp on portion and give more than most restaurants! I ordered a small dry noodle (Hu Tieu) with a mixture of white wide noodle and the thin yellow noodle and it was full to the rim of the bowl. There were a lot of diff types of meat and two huge prawns! When we asked for a side of fried pork fat they gave us a full small bowl not even in a small dipping plate like most places would. My hubby ordered a large clear noodle soup and he could barely finish cuz the portion was huge! It's a hole in the wall type of place and not fancy, but you get more than you pay for and food is delish! I go here every time I crave for dry hu tieu. read more

Da-Lat - The dry hu tieu with a combo of wide white noodle and thin yellow noodle. Tons of different meat with two large prawns! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

the hu tieu is really good from here!! it is one of mine and my bf's favorite hu tieus in the area. The service was good and the prices aren't too bad. The only thing is maybe the parking can be a challenge so would recommend going not at not peak hours read more

This place has been around since the late 70s definitely a "hole in the wall" with lots of flavor. The décor hasn't changed much over the decades, but you're not here for the ambiance, you're here for the food. Prices are about 15-20% lower than most other Vietnamese spots, especially the newer, trendier ones. It's the kind of place your grandparents would love, and the loyal, older crowd reflects that. They specialize in river prawn with rice or clear noodles, but the menu has plenty of classic Vietnamese comfort dishes. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and yes, there's MSG but in the best way. Come hungry, and come for the food. read more

Da-Lat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5 rating. They were very nice. We got there around 12:45 pm. Lunch crowd was leaving. Parking was half a block away. Had to go around the block. Their noodles were clear noodles and I do like it. The shrimps were big. Chicken slices were a bit dry. Lots of bean sprouts and their greens was different. My eating mate had the chicken mushroom with mixed veggies. Veggies were good (bok choy, broccoli cabbage). I didn't see much mushroom. The chicken slices was same as mine. The chicken seemed very dry. Tea was $1 per person. You order at the table and pay up front. Prices was good. read more

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I've been coming here ever since I was a kid and this place still holds a good place in my heart and tummy! My go-to is the combination tapioca noodles but the dry version with the soup on the side. One ordering. Don't forget to ask for an extra serving of special sauce and crispy pork fat. It's decadent but obviously delicious.. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is also one of my favorites in town and I get it every time as well. Highly recommend this local joint and don't be deterred from it's surroundings! It's in the sorta the cuts, but well worth it. At least for me (: read more

Da-Lat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The customer service was great. The appearance of the location wasn't too great but it was clean. The soup was awesome. I had the special noodle soup with jumbo shrimp and meat. It was delicious and filling. read more

I'm rating my food off my door dash experience. Hu tieu noodles are good but really clumped together. I wanted to eat my noodles dry version but couldn't do it because of how stuck the noodles were to each other. I ended up pouring the soup in to make it a noodle soup and finally the noodles were able to be separated. Soup itself was bland and I had to add a lot of spice and even the sauce for the dry noodle. I'm wary to try this place again but I've heard good things from others. Hopefully next time I can eat it dry version! read more

Great noodle spot! Had clear noodle combo there over 6x last 3 weeks, delicious foods and quick friendly services! read more

Da-Lat - Combo clear noodle, dry style with soup on the side! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is a childhood favorite of the BF. It's also nostalgic for him since it's one of the places his father would take the family before going on a trip. He hasn't dined here in over 10 years and the parking is still as crappy as he remembered it; its downtown what do you expect. The menu for the most part is very straight forward with the choices and options, we were here for the Hieu Tieu. We came here right when they opened and we were the 2nd table being served while they were putting together a large togo order. Staff was friendly and they accepted credit cards. I ordered the non dry Hieu Tieu with regular noodles and the BF ordered the wet with clear noodles. The prawns were huge, portions were generous even for the small size, broth was flavorful, meat wasn't dry tasting, and the noodles had a nice chewy bite to them. Both were delicious and even though we ordered the small, there was still leftovers to take with us. Come early to catch a good parking spot. read more

Da-Lat - Soupy and dry - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered the fried chicken with tomato rice and Cambodian rice noodle soup. Both were a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the rice soup was nothing like the nam vang soup I usually have at other places. Everything about the soup was bad. read more

Out of town and looking for authentic Vietnamese food? Come to Đa Lạt in DTSJ Price: No. 59 - Mì Đa Lạt Đặc Biệt (Special Egg Noodle Soup w/ Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Leg & Meat) $15.95. Tina's Tip: Ask for steamed/blanched bean sprouts. I got this dish dry meaning soup on the side with their special sauce. Good for a quick bite. Enjoy! read more

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This has always been a place of mine, ever since my childhood days. Their food is always delicious, nothing really has changed - maybe owners? I'm not sure. I always get #46 or #48, both w/ clear noodles. That's the best IMO. I've tried their regular white noodles w/ it, just no reason and it tasted horrible. Would not recommend. Whether or not you decide to dine in or do take out, the food quality is still 100%. There's also a supply chain issue w/ crabs so unfortunately, they have replaced that w/ shrimps. Not a huge fan...but it'll do for now. Service is really not the best, but I don't think that's all of a surprise. Parking can be a hassle. They have a few spots available on the side of the restaurant, and I've seen a few cars literally parked right next to the window...parallel parking that is. Weird. Other than that, you can do side street parking nearby. Restaurant is outdated and not the cleanest but if you're looking for a good hu tieu place, I highly recommend it. read more

Portions were very large, and the servers were nice. I actually really loved their egg rolls, huge and crispy!! read more

Da-Lat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Down and dirty for all the good reasons, and apparently the oldest Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose. Walked in and it was packed, with old dudes, a sure tell sign this place is legit. I THINK I had #47, and it was epic. Packed with giant prawns, meats, and fish cake slices along with amazing clear noodles. Broth was fresh, tasty, and not your average broth. There's plenty of non-metered street parking. Can't wait to come back again and again! Those clear noodles... read more

Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect but this place turned out pretty great. Service was quick and friendly even when it got a bit busy. The vibe was relaxed but not boring. One small thing I would fix is the lighting, kinda too dim for my taste. Still, I'd come back for sure. Prices are fair and you feel like you get what you pay for. Clean place too which is a big plus for me. Overall really solid experience. read more

Such a hidden gem! Quality is consistent & delicious. Everything I've had is yummy, I'll definitely be returning. read more

Da-Lat - Cafe Sua Da Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This still my favorite hu tiêu noodle especially the dry clear noodle one! It is located in San Jose downtown with limited parking but I always parked either on the side or on the street. They are usually busy during lunch times so dinner is best to come for a quick comfort bowl of noodle. They had other foods such as rice plate, bun, and appetizer but they are known for their dry clear noodle for years. The flavors just hit right every times with their house sauce on the noodle. It comes with 3 large shrimp, chickens and pork meat. I always goes every month, at least once or twice a month! read more

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We love the Hu Tieu Dat Biet here. We tried both the dai version and the regular version. The dai version is a chewy noodle. And the regular was a fresh rice noodle. We got it dry with the soup on the side. Very flavorful and nice sized portions. The meat and seafood taste fresh. read more

According to a Vietnamese friend, this is one of the oldest and first Vietnamese restaurants. The different soup choices are unlike anything else you find at the typical Vietnamese Pho restaurants. I had the glass noodles with seafood. It was so delicious. Everything that I have ever had here was amazing. The cafe sis da was strong and tasty. Totally recommend this place. read more

Got the special rice noodle soup (dry) (take out) and everything was delicious. I like that the noodle were wider than the pho noodle. The sauce for the dry noodle was yummy. Side of broth was plenty whether you like to eat it dry or cooked. The meat had great texture and tasted fresh. The prawns where huge. Definitely worth the price. It's busy as it is downtown. They have parking for the restaurant in front and side of restaurant in front. The parking is labeled. Some street parking too. This will be my new go to place for this noodle. read more

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Food is always fresh and delicious. Hu Tieu Dalat is a definite must with soup or with soup on the side and special sauce (aka. Hu Tieu Dalat Kho). read more

I've been going to the restaurant for years!!! Their chewy Hu Tieu will not disappoint. It still tastes like the first time I've tried this delish bowl of noodles over 20+ years ago. Come and support them. Owner told me they have homeless people asking for food each night otherwise they would smash his windows and of course the police wont't do anything about it so come support them. They need our help and support to keep going. read more

Solid Hủ Tiếu Dai Đà Lạt Đặc Biệt, and one of the top spots to go. Dalat is located on the outskirts of Downtown San Jose. I actually came here pre-Covid and am just catching up with my review now. It was a short wait for a table at noon on a Sunday. Note, prices below are from March 2018. I tried: -Gỏi Cuốn Thịt Nướng ($6.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OxPbtLU9f-M2T1En0KutSg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I liked their thịt nướng, which was flavorful and seared well. The gỏi cuốn were on the smaller side though, and I wished they added more veggies and/or vermicelli. -Hủ Tiếu Dai Đà Lạt Đặc Biệt (Special Clear Noodle Soup w/Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Leg/Meat, $12.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=K_FufH63Cdgl4zNcWsssTQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Great version of hủ tiếu, and they didn't skimp on the toppings. I'm not the biggest fan of the clear noodles in general, and would swap these out for egg noodles next time. Make sure you add their homemade hot chili oil! Their soup was clean and flavorful- recommended! Service was fine (especially for a low key Vietnamese restaurant). I would return for their hủ tiếu and to try their bánh hỏi! Parking was ok in this area- they have a small parking lot and also street parking spots available. read more

Da-Lat - Gỏi Cuốn Thịt Nướng- 3.5/5 stars - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Same ole Dalat! This used to be a regular lunch stop for my co-workers and me because it was close to the office. We would all order the same special soup with slight variations. This was my first time returning since the beginning of the pandemic, and I'm happy to say that nothing has changed - they still make great soup and even though their fried chicken is dry, it's fine. That's not what I come here for anyway. As long as they continue to serve their special soup, I will continue to return. BB read more

My husband and I came here for lunch because our normal spot is closed Monday and Tuesday. Parking was fine on the street and the place itself is nothing fancy. But the pho was pretty good. Wasn't feeling well so didn't order anything else, but plan to come back and try more options. Was a little disappointed they didn't bring all pho toppings , so had to ask for basil when it didn't come initially. The broth on the pho (mine was chicken , his was beef) was consistent and very flavorful. I got a small and portion was plenty. Chicken was slightly tough at first but softened out after being in the broth for a little bit. I like how thin it was cut so it was easy to break into bite size pieces. Service was nothing special but food was good. Will try again. read more

Da-Lat - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been eating at Da Lat Restaurant since the early 90s and the Mi and Hu Tieu noodle soup and dry noodle bowls set the bar for how these bowls should be prepared. My favorite is always the Mi/Hu Tieu Kho, dried noodles with both rice noodles and egg noodles. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. They load up the noodle bowls with a crab claw and jumbo shrimp and other delicious proteins and the savory sauce poured over the noodles is hella bomb. ASK for extra! The other food options are delicious too! read more

Da-Lat - Mi hu tieu kho all mixed up - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very authentic vietnamese restaurant. They were very busy but still were able to serve me quick. The food was excellent read more

Da-Lat - Cha gio - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I still work from home. I find it ironic that I find myself ordering out more because I don't have the time to cook. It was my evening w/ Tess so I already knew I had to select Asian cuisine. I was already craving goi ga so we decided to order via DoorDash when I picked her up so that we wouldn't have to wait long for our meals to be delivered. I ordered Gavin the rice plate, Tess ordered the vermicelli, and I ordered the chicken salad. I can't comment on the kids' dish but my chicken salad was very refreshing. The nuoc mam was a little on the sweet side but it paired well once poured over my crisp cabbage and boiled chicken. I used to come here when I was a kid but I have not been here since I became an adult. I just generally do not crave rice or noodles but it was a nice experience from the way our entrees were packaged down to the delivery made by DoorDash. Can't imagine life w/o Yelp and w/o DoorDash. read more

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