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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Joe's Pho is a casual restaurant with a huge dining room as well as a huge menu of Vietnamese eats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The selection goes well beyond your typical pho and banh mi and includes a number of regional specialties too. For example, the Cha Ca La Vong (a Hanoi specialty) was boneless pieces of lightly fried turmeric-coated white fish, served on a hot plate with onions, dill, peanuts, and fried shallots, along with a plate of lettuce leaves, herbs, cucumbers, pickled carrots/daikon, rice noodles, a crunchy rice cracker, and fish sauce, all for making individual lettuce wraps with the pieces of fish. Though I loved the presentation of this dish, the fish was surprisingly bland and flavorless. From central Vietnam, the Mi Quang was a noodle soup made with thick rice noodles in a savory broth, along with chicken drumstick, shrimp, quail eggs, a rice cracker, and greens/herbs/bean sprouts on the side. While this was a tasty dish, it was missing a core defining element: yellow turmeric rice noodles. Hailing from southern Vietnam, a highlight dish for me was the Xoi Ga Da Don, featuring a mound of green (pandan) sticky rice, surrounded by a plethora of savory toppings including fried chicken skin and shredded meat, pickled carrots/daikon, fried shallots, and Chinese sausage--a delicious combination of crunchy textures and umami goodness to pair with the chewy green rice! Finally, the Bun Tom Thit Nuong Va Cha Gio was a classic southern Vietnamese vermicelli bowl with rice noodles, greens, herbs, cucumbers, bean sprouts, picked carrots/daikon, peanuts, grilled pork, grilled shrimp, and an egg roll, served with nuoc cham (sweet fish sauce). This simple dish was executed nicely, and the meaty, seafoody, earthy flavors all came together with the rice noodles and fresh vegetables. As tasty as all the dishes were, there was one more surprise waiting at the end: a complimentary self-serve dessert bar. Granted, the selection wasn't huge, but they had a soft serve machine (which turned out thick, sweet ice cream), fruit cocktail, and freshly made pandan waffles. Not a bad way to finish off our meal!
I went to Joe's Pho for a late lunch and was positively overwhelmed by all the delicious options and great service. Because it was so close to dinner time, I tried to go for something "light" and went with their pork, shrimp, and eggroll vermicelli with an egg cappuccino. Vermicelli was delicious and pretty large! And their egg cappuccino was really good. I was initially going to order their egg coffee, but the waitress recommended the egg cappuccino because it's sweet and not as bitter as the coffee -- I am so glad she recommended this because it was perfect. Strong and sweet (not too sweet, just how I like it). I'd love to come back and try their pho and the many other tasty-looking drinks on the menu. I also noticed that there's a complementary ice cream self-serve area, which is pretty awesome, especially when you have kiddos at the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lastly, the ambiance was great. The restaurant is quite spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as I walked in, I was seated immediately, given sufficient time to review the menu, and received my meal within 15-20 mins.
Pros: Springrolls were good! Love the mango sauce that came with it. (Sweet taste) I also love their strawberry&banana smoothie!!! They use fresh fruits! Cons: The oxtail pho had some kind of plastic in the bowl and we had found it (Picture taken). The soup base was salty without adding any condiments.
Was expecting a bit more from this place. Ordered the banh beo and bun bo hue. Banh beo didn't have the typical chewy texture that I'm accustomed to, and the bun bo hue seemed watered down with meat that wasn't too tender. I did appreciate that your meal came with complimentary dessert such as a pandan waffle or soft serve ice cream. Also, came with a party of 10 and their customer service was great, so they get some love for that.
We got seated immediately. Orders came quickly and servers helpful and pleasant. Beef roll delicious and well flavored. White chicken breast roll very bland The bread is fresh with pickled vegetable and mayo. Very generous size. Báhn mi sandwiches are buy one get one free. We ordered grilled pork bánh mi sandwich and a grilled chicken. Both large and filling. Restaurant is in a shopping center, easy parking. They open till 9:30 at night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is well lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms are clean and well stocked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back.
I've been here quite a few times and always enjoy. While I do appreciate a good pho I end up getting the BBH every time! I wish it had more of a lemongrass flavor but It's still very good. I've come to realize large just means more broth, not more noodles, so get the small and get extra noods if that's your thing. They have a free ice cream station, and che and waffles, don't sleep on that. I apparently missed the che and waffles so I'll need to go back for that. Last time service was friendly, they forgot about our BBH but she apologized and got it to us soon after, no worries we came with patience. All in all a good meal and I will be back
Pretty good pho in a pinch, but definitely not comparable to OC or LA. I ordered Pho Tai, which usually uses the Eye of Round cut for a lean and clean flavor. This place only has Filet Mignon as the meat option for this. I think that cut is better used as a steak since it's a bit minerally in flavor and can use a good sear to enhance the flavor.
Tried the Hoi An chicken rice plate. Didn't take a before picture but came out looking like something slapped on a plate and microwaved. Chicken was dry and tough to chew. Should have known better to order rice at pho place. Joe's should just stick to pho if they cannot meet the quality needed for other common Vietnamese dishes.
We came here for my cousin's birthday, but if I'm being completely honest, this wouldn't be my go-to spot for pho. I have a very specific pho order--I always get a seafood combination--which Joe's Pho doesn't offer. That said, I'll review them based on what they do have and on their service. One thing I absolutely loved is that they give you shrimp chips at the table. Those are one of my favorite things and something I always look forward to. I also liked that their menu offers a wider variety of items to choose from. I originally wanted the bone marrow pho, but I ended up ordering the combination bánh mì instead. The bánh mì was good, but I only ate about half because we had also ordered the shrimp fresh spring rolls and a new item I hadn't tried before--the salmon fresh spring rolls. I really enjoyed the salmon ones. The shrimp rolls were also good, and I loved their peanut sauce. Honestly, I think I filled myself up on shrimp chips and spring rolls. It didn't help that they were also making pandan waffles as part of their complimentary dessert bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant didn't look very crowded since there were quite a few empty tables, but there were a lot of employees walking around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I understand everyone has specific roles and sections, but it still took a very long time for our food to come out. I know hot items take longer to prepare, but they brought out the three bowls of pho first, and my cold bánh mì came a minute or two later. What really bothered me was the way the hot food was served. Servers reached over guests to hand off bowls of hot pho. As someone who has worked in a restaurant, I was always taught never to reach over anyone with hot food--you either go behind them or walk around to the front. They reached over me twice, and I helped because that's the server in me, but what if the bowl had slipped or been dropped? That could have ended badly. We also had to ask another server for water refills, and they said they would let our server know. There was no need to tell us that--just communicate with them. Every time we needed something, it was always "let me find your server." I understand sections, but the restaurant wasn't packed or overly busy. We came on a rainy Thursday. When we were ready for the check, our server was nowhere to be found again. However, there was one server from another section who was constantly walking around. We asked him to find our server because we were ready to leave. It was frustrating that this one server was visible and attentive while ours barely checked on us. We consistently had to flag someone down if we needed anything. It's unfortunate because the food itself was very good. My cousin loved the bone marrow pho. My uncle enjoyed that his pho had a slight spicy kick. The pork chop was very flavorful. The food was solid, but service is a key element of any restaurant experience, and that's where things fell short for us.
The pho is the clear standout: a deeply aromatic broth with real depth, clean yet rich, clearly simmered with care rather than rushed. The chicken is tender, portions are generous, and the noodles hold their texture all the way through the bowl. Fresh herbs arrive crisp and plentiful, and the balance of flavors means you don't have to aggressively doctor the soup for it to shine. Beyond pho, the supporting menu items are solid and reliable. Service is functional but minimal. Orders are taken efficiently, food comes out promptly, and mistakes are rare--but warmth and attentiveness are hit or miss. Don't expect much check-in or engagement once your food arrives. It's not unfriendly, just transactional. If you're coming for a quick, satisfying meal, it gets the job done; if you're looking for hospitality-driven service, this isn't that kind of spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is clean, bright, and comfortable, with a relaxed, casual vibe that suits the menu well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It feels welcoming without trying too hard, making it equally appropriate for solo lunches, family meals, or casual meetups. Overall, Joe's Pho delivers where it matters most: the food. With excellent broth, dependable execution, and a comfortable setting, it's an easy recommendation for anyone craving quality Vietnamese cuisine in San Leandro. Slightly elevated service would push it into standout territory, but even as is, it remains a strong local favorite worth revisiting.
I heard the pho here was really good. It was late night and decided to order from here. They did not disappoint. Food was good especially the bbq chicken bahn mi. One day we will make it to the restaurant for sure.
To preface- Joe's Pho used to be my favorite pho spot, but we stopped dining here after that scandal they were involved in a few years ago. Decided to come here recently after we found out that our current fave pho spot was closed that day. We ordered: Special combo pho, regular ($19) - solid; came with a good amount of meat. Could've been hotter. The regular size was pretty big, I couldn't finish all of it. Beef stew noodle soup ($18) - my partner enjoyed it. The large beef chunks were tender. Shrimp spring rolls ($12) - fresh, good. Jasmine milk tea w/ boba ($8) - too sweet; not enough tea flavor; skimped on the boba. Gold Dubai chocolate smoothie/ drink ($9) - not sure what we expected it to taste like but it was more of a chocolate milk w/ a sprinkle of kataifi and a crumb of pistachio. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our water cups stayed filled and at the end of our meal she mentioned free dessert toward the back (soft serve). We shared a small vanilla cone, but it was ok. Joe's Pho didn't really hit the spot for us, drinks were a miss, and we felt like things were on the pricier side. I wasn't sure how to feel about the receipt since it only provides four checkboxes for tipping (18%, 20%, 22%, & 25%) and purposely excludes the line to add your own tip/ total.
YUM YUM YUM! great pho for rainy weather. i ended up getting the P1 and it was fresh and delicious. i usually never like the meatballs when I get them in pho, but I could not get enough of these ones. definitely will be back here when I'm on this side of town!
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23 days ago
Needing a light dinner. This is a great place just for that. The employees was great and very helpful. As soon as you order, you food was delivered to you. Fresh and hot. Shrimp Rolls #1 - Comination Meat Pho [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was very large and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is a must visit. read more
I can't say enough good things. Good quality is top tier at all 3 locations service id spot on and the restaurant is always clean The beef stew is my fav soup, and rice, please I love the grilled beef and broken rice. I like the highlight that they do have broken rice, which isn't available response that should go to. So it's definitely a treat to be able to get it whenever I want. Prices are good for what you get, high quality delicious food. Period. read more
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Joe's Pho is a casual restaurant with a huge dining room as well as a huge menu of Vietnamese eats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The selection goes well beyond your typical pho and banh mi and includes a number of regional specialties too. For example, the Cha Ca La Vong (a Hanoi specialty) was boneless pieces of lightly fried turmeric-coated white fish, served on a hot plate with onions, dill, peanuts, and fried shallots, along with a plate of lettuce leaves, herbs, cucumbers, pickled carrots/daikon, rice noodles, a crunchy rice cracker, and fish sauce, all for making individual lettuce wraps with the pieces of fish. Though I loved the presentation of this dish, the fish was surprisingly bland and flavorless. From central Vietnam, the Mi Quang was a noodle soup made with thick rice noodles in a savory broth, along with chicken drumstick, shrimp, quail eggs, a rice cracker, and greens/herbs/bean sprouts on the side. While this was a tasty dish, it was missing a core defining element: yellow turmeric rice noodles. Hailing from southern Vietnam, a highlight dish for me was the Xoi Ga Da Don, featuring a mound of green (pandan) sticky rice, surrounded by a plethora of savory toppings including fried chicken skin and shredded meat, pickled carrots/daikon, fried shallots, and Chinese sausage--a delicious combination of crunchy textures and umami goodness to pair with the chewy green rice! Finally, the Bun Tom Thit Nuong Va Cha Gio was a classic southern Vietnamese vermicelli bowl with rice noodles, greens, herbs, cucumbers, bean sprouts, picked carrots/daikon, peanuts, grilled pork, grilled shrimp, and an egg roll, served with nuoc cham (sweet fish sauce). This simple dish was executed nicely, and the meaty, seafoody, earthy flavors all came together with the rice noodles and fresh vegetables. As tasty as all the dishes were, there was one more surprise waiting at the end: a complimentary self-serve dessert bar. Granted, the selection wasn't huge, but they had a soft serve machine (which turned out thick, sweet ice cream), fruit cocktail, and freshly made pandan waffles. Not a bad way to finish off our meal! read more
1 month ago
I went to Joe's Pho for a late lunch and was positively overwhelmed by all the delicious options and great service. Because it was so close to dinner time, I tried to go for something "light" and went with their pork, shrimp, and eggroll vermicelli with an egg cappuccino. Vermicelli was delicious and pretty large! And their egg cappuccino was really good. I was initially going to order their egg coffee, but the waitress recommended the egg cappuccino because it's sweet and not as bitter as the coffee -- I am so glad she recommended this because it was perfect. Strong and sweet (not too sweet, just how I like it). I'd love to come back and try their pho and the many other tasty-looking drinks on the menu. I also noticed that there's a complementary ice cream self-serve area, which is pretty awesome, especially when you have kiddos at the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lastly, the ambiance was great. The restaurant is quite spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As soon as I walked in, I was seated immediately, given sufficient time to review the menu, and received my meal within 15-20 mins. read more
2 days ago
Pros: Springrolls were good! Love the mango sauce that came with it. (Sweet taste) I also love their strawberry&banana smoothie!!! They use fresh fruits! Cons: The oxtail pho had some kind of plastic in the bowl and we had found it (Picture taken). The soup base was salty without adding any condiments. read more
2 months ago
Was expecting a bit more from this place. Ordered the banh beo and bun bo hue. Banh beo didn't have the typical chewy texture that I'm accustomed to, and the bun bo hue seemed watered down with meat that wasn't too tender. I did appreciate that your meal came with complimentary dessert such as a pandan waffle or soft serve ice cream. Also, came with a party of 10 and their customer service was great, so they get some love for that. read more
We got seated immediately. Orders came quickly and servers helpful and pleasant. Beef roll delicious and well flavored. White chicken breast roll very bland The bread is fresh with pickled vegetable and mayo. Very generous size. Báhn mi sandwiches are buy one get one free. We ordered grilled pork bánh mi sandwich and a grilled chicken. Both large and filling. Restaurant is in a shopping center, easy parking. They open till 9:30 at night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is well lit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms are clean and well stocked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back. read more
I've been here quite a few times and always enjoy. While I do appreciate a good pho I end up getting the BBH every time! I wish it had more of a lemongrass flavor but It's still very good. I've come to realize large just means more broth, not more noodles, so get the small and get extra noods if that's your thing. They have a free ice cream station, and che and waffles, don't sleep on that. I apparently missed the che and waffles so I'll need to go back for that. Last time service was friendly, they forgot about our BBH but she apologized and got it to us soon after, no worries we came with patience. All in all a good meal and I will be back read more
3 days ago
Pretty good pho in a pinch, but definitely not comparable to OC or LA. I ordered Pho Tai, which usually uses the Eye of Round cut for a lean and clean flavor. This place only has Filet Mignon as the meat option for this. I think that cut is better used as a steak since it's a bit minerally in flavor and can use a good sear to enhance the flavor. read more
24 days ago
Tried the Hoi An chicken rice plate. Didn't take a before picture but came out looking like something slapped on a plate and microwaved. Chicken was dry and tough to chew. Should have known better to order rice at pho place. Joe's should just stick to pho if they cannot meet the quality needed for other common Vietnamese dishes. read more
7 months ago
We came here for my cousin's birthday, but if I'm being completely honest, this wouldn't be my go-to spot for pho. I have a very specific pho order--I always get a seafood combination--which Joe's Pho doesn't offer. That said, I'll review them based on what they do have and on their service. One thing I absolutely loved is that they give you shrimp chips at the table. Those are one of my favorite things and something I always look forward to. I also liked that their menu offers a wider variety of items to choose from. I originally wanted the bone marrow pho, but I ended up ordering the combination bánh mì instead. The bánh mì was good, but I only ate about half because we had also ordered the shrimp fresh spring rolls and a new item I hadn't tried before--the salmon fresh spring rolls. I really enjoyed the salmon ones. The shrimp rolls were also good, and I loved their peanut sauce. Honestly, I think I filled myself up on shrimp chips and spring rolls. It didn't help that they were also making pandan waffles as part of their complimentary dessert bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant didn't look very crowded since there were quite a few empty tables, but there were a lot of employees walking around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I understand everyone has specific roles and sections, but it still took a very long time for our food to come out. I know hot items take longer to prepare, but they brought out the three bowls of pho first, and my cold bánh mì came a minute or two later. What really bothered me was the way the hot food was served. Servers reached over guests to hand off bowls of hot pho. As someone who has worked in a restaurant, I was always taught never to reach over anyone with hot food--you either go behind them or walk around to the front. They reached over me twice, and I helped because that's the server in me, but what if the bowl had slipped or been dropped? That could have ended badly. We also had to ask another server for water refills, and they said they would let our server know. There was no need to tell us that--just communicate with them. Every time we needed something, it was always "let me find your server." I understand sections, but the restaurant wasn't packed or overly busy. We came on a rainy Thursday. When we were ready for the check, our server was nowhere to be found again. However, there was one server from another section who was constantly walking around. We asked him to find our server because we were ready to leave. It was frustrating that this one server was visible and attentive while ours barely checked on us. We consistently had to flag someone down if we needed anything. It's unfortunate because the food itself was very good. My cousin loved the bone marrow pho. My uncle enjoyed that his pho had a slight spicy kick. The pork chop was very flavorful. The food was solid, but service is a key element of any restaurant experience, and that's where things fell short for us. read more
The pho is the clear standout: a deeply aromatic broth with real depth, clean yet rich, clearly simmered with care rather than rushed. The chicken is tender, portions are generous, and the noodles hold their texture all the way through the bowl. Fresh herbs arrive crisp and plentiful, and the balance of flavors means you don't have to aggressively doctor the soup for it to shine. Beyond pho, the supporting menu items are solid and reliable. Service is functional but minimal. Orders are taken efficiently, food comes out promptly, and mistakes are rare--but warmth and attentiveness are hit or miss. Don't expect much check-in or engagement once your food arrives. It's not unfriendly, just transactional. If you're coming for a quick, satisfying meal, it gets the job done; if you're looking for hospitality-driven service, this isn't that kind of spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is clean, bright, and comfortable, with a relaxed, casual vibe that suits the menu well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It feels welcoming without trying too hard, making it equally appropriate for solo lunches, family meals, or casual meetups. Overall, Joe's Pho delivers where it matters most: the food. With excellent broth, dependable execution, and a comfortable setting, it's an easy recommendation for anyone craving quality Vietnamese cuisine in San Leandro. Slightly elevated service would push it into standout territory, but even as is, it remains a strong local favorite worth revisiting. read more
8 months ago
To preface- Joe's Pho used to be my favorite pho spot, but we stopped dining here after that scandal they were involved in a few years ago. Decided to come here recently after we found out that our current fave pho spot was closed that day. We ordered: Special combo pho, regular ($19) - solid; came with a good amount of meat. Could've been hotter. The regular size was pretty big, I couldn't finish all of it. Beef stew noodle soup ($18) - my partner enjoyed it. The large beef chunks were tender. Shrimp spring rolls ($12) - fresh, good. Jasmine milk tea w/ boba ($8) - too sweet; not enough tea flavor; skimped on the boba. Gold Dubai chocolate smoothie/ drink ($9) - not sure what we expected it to taste like but it was more of a chocolate milk w/ a sprinkle of kataifi and a crumb of pistachio. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our water cups stayed filled and at the end of our meal she mentioned free dessert toward the back (soft serve). We shared a small vanilla cone, but it was ok. Joe's Pho didn't really hit the spot for us, drinks were a miss, and we felt like things were on the pricier side. I wasn't sure how to feel about the receipt since it only provides four checkboxes for tipping (18%, 20%, 22%, & 25%) and purposely excludes the line to add your own tip/ total. read more
10 days ago
YUM YUM YUM! great pho for rainy weather. i ended up getting the P1 and it was fresh and delicious. i usually never like the meatballs when I get them in pho, but I could not get enough of these ones. definitely will be back here when I'm on this side of town! read more
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1 month ago
This place is great! Lots of options- all looks delicious on their colorful menu! Super fast service- place is simple yet clean- but good food and bid portions. We especially like the fresh egg rolls ( they have a variety of what you want inside the roll). read more
16 days ago
I experienced a very uncomfortable, sad situation with management im guessing it was and employees . As I ordered my food I specifically asked for non fatty brisket , I've previously ordered it and it's just FAT literally just FAT so knowing this I let the girl know who was taking my order while training an employee. When I got my food back, the food had what I specifically said to not put into the soup . She explained after going back to the kitchen that she only had fatty brisket , and I told her that was the item I specified I didn't want in my food , and I just wanted the meat replaced . She went back to the kitchen and when she came back she said the " owner " couldn't come out to talk to me about the situation because she was leaving to Vietnam lol . So when she came back out she kept explaining that they didn't have brisket only fatty brisket that's why they put the FAT in . After she went back to the kitchen about 4-5 times for this single issue . The " owner " came out and literally started arguing with the employees in front of the WHOLE lobby !!! You can literally hear the owner screaming at the poor employees that were trying to do their job . Once they finished getting screamed at , a women I hadn't seen before came out and brought the dish that replaced the fatty brisket which I had originally asked for , what she brought out was Litteraly raw brisket in COLD PHO how is that possible . I feel as if the woman did it on purpose . I couldn't bare my self to stay longer and tried to finish my food but I just couldn't . SAFE TO SAY I WONT BE COMING BACK TO A SCREAMING OWNER WHO SCREAMS AT THEIR EMPLOYEES IN FRONT OF PAYING CUSTOMERS!!!' read more
Overall it was okay. This restaurant has a lot more variety of Vietnamese to choose from, which was great! I like that I can try different things besides just pho. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue--it was not what I expected. It did not taste umami and hearty like it's supposed to be. The broth was also super watery...definitely threw me off. I'd give this dish a 2/5 in my opinion. My bf got the beef pho and same thing--it was so watery and lacked the rich umami flavor of the beef broth. On the side we ordered the Hue Style Dumplings which also didn't taste very flavorful. Overall food here was tolerable but not hitting the spot for me unfortunately. Besides that, plenty of seating available and pretty clean. read more
Wow. Huge menu with both classic and hard-to-find items. We started with one Bahnh mi beef sando and one lemongrass tofu vermicelli bowl. Service-- two items arrived at quite different times The tofu: not lightly fried. It's deeply fried. And the oil is either not fresh or not a good type. Too oily tasting! Good approach to lemongrass tofu though with tons of lemongrass and ginger stuffed into slits of the tofu. But there is also a surprise spiciness that I did not like and is not what I experienced in north Vietnam. Perhaps they are adding more jalapeño for California tastes The sauce was terrible. It's just soy sauce. It should be a vinegar sauce type, slightly sweet. Sides of fried taro ( meh) and spring roll ( bulk purchase type?) were unappealing. The beef bahn mi : arrived deconstructed. That's not terrible. More herbs would be nice but pickled veg was plentiful. Soup was ordinary. Bread was toasted. Beef was fine and not gristley but the amount was small All told I'm not impressed enough to return. There is a large vegetarian menu, large overall menu, and lots of seating inside and out. Close to Target. read more
6 months ago
We ordered the pho, and it was really good. The broth was flavorful, not bland, and very comforting. The serving was generous with lots of meat, which made it totally worth it. Overall, great value for the price. Definitely a good spot if you're craving a satisfying bowl of pho. Would come back again. read more
A solid 4 star Vietnamese restaurant in the greater south alameda area. My husband and I visited Joe's pho today for an early dinner. We left satisfied and with a full stomach. Parking: huge lot shared with other businesses. There are plenty of parking spots even on a weekend evening. Ambiance: open, and industrial vibe. A good place to hang out with friends or enjoy a dinner with family. All table seating. Service: average. Our water glasses were full but we were taken to a table near the window when we arrived. The sun was shining right in the area and it was hot. Despite the restaurant being empty at the time and there were other tables in the shade, the waiter seated us at a table in the not so desirable area of the restaurant. Food ordering to arrival time was decent. When my husband asked one of the waiters to clear our pho bowls from the table since we were already done, to make space for the other dishes we ordered, he just walked away. Also, you are expected to walk to the register to pay (not as bad as a waiter shoving the card machine in your face at other places I guess) Food: 4.5/5. We ordered the three kinds hue style dumplings, the filet mignon pho large and the self roll with thin rice paper sheets + grilled chicken. The filet mignon pho had a lot of meat which we really appreciate and the noodles were chewy. They provided us with just the right amount of bean sprouts so we didn't have to waste much of it. Portion size was generous for each dish we ordered. The highlight was the self roll. The grilled chicken was a bit burnt which I hope they will improve in the future but everything was flavorful after it was wrapped and dipped in the sweet fish sauce. I wouldn't order the three kinds hue dumpling appetizer again--it was just ok. We will return again. The self roll and the filet mignon pho is worth the return trip and hopefully, the quality of the pho will stay the same and the grilled chicken will not be burnt next time around. read more
3 months ago
Very bad services and dishonest people . They didn't tell us the system was down then ran to the nail salon next door charge the credit card . When we wanted the recipe they said they don't have it. Everyone blamed on everyone like Wtf. I go eat food not doing nails read more
1 year ago
Joe's Pho is my favorite phở joint in the east bay. The service is quick, there is plenty of parking and seating, and the menu is expansive: phở, bún bò huế, cơm tấm, bánh mì... whatever you're craving, Joe's probably has it. There are even enough drink options on the menu that there's basically an in house boba bar you can order from. Each table is served a complimentary plate of bánh phồng tôm (shrimp crackers) which I appreciate, it's the perfect light snack to nibble on while waiting for your meal. The steak here is very tender, probably the only east bay phở restaurant I'd recommend ordering extra steak from. My main gripe with Joe's Pho is how expensive everything is. $20 for a bowl of pho, and some of their boba drinks are $8-9. Because of the prices I don't come as often as I'd like to but it's a great place to take friends and family who are visiting from out of town and don't have the best phở options to choose from. It's pretty much an all in one Vietnamese restaurant that will satisfy and is reliable. read more
1 year ago
Lots of parking as it is a huge parking lot area. The ambiance was chill and casual. Lots of tables. I have gotten pho in the past and BBH and both were very delicious. Broth is flavorful and noodles cooked to par. They give shrimp chips in the beginning as appetizer and they also give some kind of sweet corn at the end of dessert. Probably why the prices here are a bit pricer than other pho places. This time, I got a banh mi cold cut. Love the shirmp paste and all the flavors. My partner got the fried chicken with rice plate. He said the fried chicken was nice and crispy on the outside and juicy in the inside. read more
I always come back here for some good bun bo hue. Fast and attentive service, good soup every time, and generous meat portions. :) There's always a good amount of seating when I come. I also love the free (shrimp?) chips they give us! I do this slightly weird thing where I dip my chips in my bbh soup and I am obsessed with doing that. I also like that each individual bowl of soup gets their own veggie bowl! Usually it's shared at pho restaurants but I kind of like that no other hands are grabbing at my basil and bean sprouts. :) I will be back (& I always do end up coming back!) read more
1 month ago
Called in 40 mins ahead of pick up to place a pork chop rice plate order. Was told over the phone that it would take 10 minutes. Arrived and paid. Order was never sent to kitchen because I was told 10 more minutes after I asked how much longer since I wasn't given my food right after I paid. Wasn't even offered an apology or discount for their error. Meat was tougher than before in texture, would not recommend this place anymore. Sent an email to bring to management attention and was ignored. Will not be coming here anymore. read more
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Had such a great experience here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat on the outdoor patio, which was super sunny and comfortable, perfect for a relaxed lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were really friendly and didn't mind at all that we brought our small dog. The matcha latte was one of the best matcha lattes I've ever had at a pho restaurant, with many other selections to choose from if you are not a matcha person. The food was amazing. The pho came out piping hot and flavorful, packed with fresh herbs and tender meat. We also ordered the beef stew noodle soup, and it was rich, hearty, and perfect for a chilly day. Portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh. They even offer a free dessert section with an ice cream machine, toppings, and mini waffles. Overall, great service, great vibes, and delicious food. Definitely one of my new favorite spots and bonus points for being dog-friendly! Will absolutely be coming back. read more
Joe's Pho is sooo good. I went for the first time on a day I was feeling a bit down, and their chicken pho boosted my mood. I forgot what the appetizer was called, but it was really good! They also give you these little white crisp wafer things that are nice to crunch on while you wait for food. The woman that wears the adorable bear shirt that says "Joe's Pho" is so nice, I wish I could buy one of those shirts! Also like that they have tv's to watch any sports games. read more
1 year ago
Parking lot was plentiful outside the restaurant. Ambiance casual and lots of tables and space. Pho was very delicious and broth was delicious. Would come again. The shrimp chips served in the beginning tastes good too. Service was very quick and efficient. read more
9 months ago
I am a long time customer at Joe's pho. The price is a bit more than other pho restaurants but due to the big portion and how flavor-able their soups are, I don't mind. I was attracted by the picture in the menu, but I was so disappointed. It only has 2 small abalone, one crab meat, one tofu. There is a big discrepancy between the picture and the real thing. Also, the portion is also way less than before. I'm still hungry after I finished the whole thing while I had to pack 1/3 home before. read more
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15070 Hesperian Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94578
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I got a side of shrimp chips with my chips, are they complimentary or do they charge you?
Complimentary
What kind of creamer do they use for their milk tea? Is it non dairy?
Is indoor dining available now?
Yes. Both indoor and outdoor dining is available now
As of 1/25/21, the state has opened up outdoor dining. When will Joe's be reopening for outdoor dining?
Yes. I believe they are open for outdoor dining. I saw some people are eating outdoor.
Does anyone know if Joe's pho is offering outdoor dining right now?
Yes they have a patio set up for outdoor dining check then out on Facebook pics are up.
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