I like this place. I have mix feeling towards this place even though I have been eating at this place since way back in the early 90's!!! (well... I was really really young back in the days.. haahaa) Just 3 1/2 stars for better than average tasty food, but I kept coming back I guess it is all because going to this restaurant is like ... you will always remember & missing your 1st love (I mean if it was a good one). I agree with most yelper this is indeed one of the cleanest restaurant I've been to. One funny story to share with you guys who is reading my review (and thanks!!). There was an older man who works at this place since day one (you will still find him there!!), back in the old days, me & my friends (about 10 to 15 of us) wouldn't leave & chatted until the store was closing... the old man would pull out & started vacuuming the floor next to our table!! Guess what... that was a hint to all of us "it's time to pack up & leave", so we did. =^^= read more

I'm normally a catfish in claypot fan, but this place pretty much only uses fish sauce when making it and it was evident in my order. After sending it back the waiter tried to tell me that "next time" I order it, they can tailor it to my salt preference. No thanks. If the chef made it right the first time, I'd consider coming back. Sorry to say.. This place has left a bad taste it my mouth... Correction: salty taste in my mouth!! read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for many years but mainly (and strictly) for a few dishes: The vermicelli grilled pork and beef, the spring rolls and the broken rice dish (the last item only served on weekends). I tried to venture off my favorites and they tend to be disappointing. If you want a good bowl of pho, you need to venture towards east SJ since the broth and noodles here are so-so. The service is definitely more relaxing and friendly than some of the Vietnamese restaurants I've been to (where it's crazy, rowdy, loud) so it's a nice place for a date if you want a clean, chill environment. I give them 4 instead of 5 stars because I think the price is actually a bit much for Vietnamese food (being the frugal Vietnamese that I am) BUT I recognize I'm paying extra for more patient waiters and a cleaner environment! read more

I have frequented Khanh's Restaurant since its Town & Country days, going back over 20 years. I usually come here in spurts, once or twice a week for months at a time, then not again for a couple of years or so. But every time I come back, I am reminded of how much I like this place. This review is long overdue, and is reflective of over 100 visits. The food is Vietnamese, with a Western flair. By that, I mean tailored more to the American palate than authentic Vietnamese. But such tailoring has in my opinion no effect on the quality of the food. I have over the years thoroughly enjoyed Khanh's Fresh Rolls, Saigon Crepe, Combination Fire Pot, Wonton Soup, Vietnamese Special Rice, and Chicken Curry. Each meal was presented temperature appropriate, and I have never been disappointed in the taste. Yes, never, in over 100 meals. And I cannot say that about any other restaurant at which I have dined. I especially like and recommend the Vietnamese Special Rice (Com Tay Cam), by far the most-ordered dish by me. Add one of their French Rolls on the side, and makes for a near-perfect meal. Well, at least for me. Service is excellent as well. But then, I could be spoiled. Khanh's regulars are afforded the luxury of being seated at two designated booths (#s 33 & 34), both of which are reserved for regulars. A regular can walk in on a busy Friday night and, without reservation and bypassing the waiting list, be seated immediately at one of the reserved booths or be told that their booth will be available shortly. A small token of appreciation by the owners for the many years of loyalty shown by regulars. I have been treated as a "regular" for as long as I can remember, and more times than not, the woman co-owner takes my order. And even though my presence at Khanh's has been sporadic over the past few years, I was still afforded the luxury of booth # 33 the last time in. It appears that Khanh's still considers me a regular, and I am very much appreciative of that. Great food, excellent service, and stellar ownership. Who could ask for more in a restaurant? Not this guy. read more

Shaken Beef!! Usually when ever I go to Vietnamese restaurant I always end up getting Pho and nothing else. This was the first place where I tried a plate dish. My go to is the shaken beef. I highly recommend it! Its a bit on the pricey side because they use filet but it is delicious. I've compared other restaurant and the taste isn't as good as Khahn's. The meat is super tender and juicy. And love they sauce they use on it. Definitely a must dish with rice!. The BBQ pork is also delicious as well. Don't forget the fried egg roll! I have had their chicken Pho as well and its pretty tasty as well. As for the parking situation with previous car theft, they do have a security guard on site now. read more

Not your typical Vietnamese restaurant that I'm normally used to. A bit over-priced, very bland food, given very little veggies and terrible service. They even charge for hot tea! I left the place still hungry & unsatisfied. First time leaving a Vietnamese restaruant very disappointed. Worst of all, we paid twice as much as we normally pay to eat in a Vietnamese restaurant. For much better Vietnamese food, goto Pho Nam in Sunnyvale. It's more casual (the kind I prefer), much better food, service and get much more for your money. Plus if I ask for couple small broth soup bowls for my kids, they didn't even charge me! Also you get free tea, like most places. For my family of 4 (and we're all big eaters) we pay around $20-25, including spring rolls! And we all leave Pho Nam really full & completely satisfied. read more

First time is also my last time there. Every time my bf and I want to have Vietnamese food, we always go to VungTau restaurant. For a while, we wanted to try something different so we decided to come here instead for dinner. - What we ordered: + Sampler plate for appetizer + Chicken salad + Banh xeo + Rice combo plate - Taste: + They all ok, not bad. I would say the taste is a little bit above average, like 6-7 points on the scale of 10. - What happened afterward: + Very next day, my boyfriend and I both have stomach upset. The only food we ate since the afternoon till next day were at Khanhs. So no more Khanhs. Next time if we are craving for Vietnamese food, we will go to VungTau instead although it looks a little bit cleaner at Khanhs which I like. read more

I started going to Khanh's over 15 years ago. It's probably the first place where I experienced vermicelli plates, which I have grown to love over the years. While the service is good, the restaurant is large, clean and kid-friendly, I was shocked by the value of my recent meal. Not only are prices more expensive than other Vietnamese restaurants, but the portions were also much smaller. (If we're scoring on taste, taste was good, but that's not the basis of my review) With the recent cold weather, I had been craving pho, so I ordered a bowl of beef pho with tendon and brisket. Aside from the fact that the tendon wasn't tender, the size of the bowl was not the size of a typical $8.50 bowl elsewhere. I was ok with the portion while I sat at the table, but as soon as I walked out the door, I was hungry again and had to resort to eating a protein bar that I had in my purse. My brother-in-law wasn't filled at all. I think someone with an average appetite would probably need 2 bowls to get full. What happened to having a satisfying meal? I guess this is a better spot for an afternoon snack, than an actual meal. read more

A list, for you: - Great for large groups; I mean I came here with my entire family on my dad's side and they sat us all within 10 minutes. - Simple but satisfying food - A twist on typical Vietnamese food - Fast service - Good parking - Large menu to choose from - Close to Santana Row Yay! read more

Yuck. I come here once a year with work to celebrate like 5 people's birthdays - so not going isn't really an option. I'm biased because I don't care for the cuisine, but everything I've tried is just okay. The last thing I got a few weeks ago was the combination rice noodle soup. There is SO much potential with this soup. And then the blood lobster meatballs tarnish the entire thing and it's as though you're drinking the ocean. And I don't mean salty, I mean in a foul-fishy sorta way. I have an open mind when it comes to food but it overwhelmed the entire bowl. No amount of sriacha/plum sauce is gonna save it either. Speaking of bowls. Unless you're a 300lb hungry man, order the smaller one. Trust me, it's still huge. I will say the fresh spring rolls are growing on me. Mostly because you can't really mess up rice paper, lettuce, mint and some shrimp. Again, it's pretty bland - so ill douse some sriacha in the peanut sauce and hope for the best. read more

I love this restaurant. My family goes here at least once a month for Sunday lunch. All of their food is very authentic. It's great if you want some real good quality Vietnamese food with moderate prices. I usually order the Canh Chua (I think that's how you spell it), and it's probably the best Canh Chua I've had besides my mom's. The fish they use in it is VERY fresh. Everyone else in my family seems to love what they order here too. My brother loves their Bun Bo Hue?... and my sister who is a vegetarian loves their spring rolls and tofu dishes. All of their Che (Vietnamese desserts) are very good too. This place satisfies everyone's palettes. They also seem to have a fridge full of heavenly looking French and American desserts and treats too, but I've never tried any of them. I also love the location, right next to Santana Row. The place is also very clean, which is hard to say about a lot of Asian restaurants in San Jose. Don't expect it to have any asian decor though, it looks like it used to be a Dennys dinner turned into an Asian restaurant. hah. read more

Although this restaurant claims "authentic" Vietnamese food... it's bit far-fetched. It was so weird eating here because I felt so out of place. It looks like a diner inside (think Sizzler) but I'm eating Vietnamese food! I do must say that they had exceptional waiter service. My drink never stayed empty long. Now, if you know what regular Vietnamese service is (There is no such thing as Vietnamese service)... this place will surprise you. This is also the most expensive dinner I've EVER paid for Vietnamese food... $50 for two people. We each had an entree and shared an appetizer. We had the sampler appetizer and that was good -- except the spring rolls. I ordered Banh Hoi Tom Thit. I thought it was odd that they gave me rice paper to roll my food. Usually you eat this as a dish not in rolls. My boyfriend had Bo Luc Lac, which was very tasty and tender beef. So overall, the food was tasty. I felt they were lacking the mints, green onions and other condiments that usually come with Vietnamese dishes. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants that I come back to eat all the time. A little pricier, but you can definitely taste where your money is going. Every ingredient is incredibly fresh and everything is just so well prepared and nom-worthy. I always get the combination firepot (shrimp, squid, meat balls, vegetables in a savory broth), and the do-it-yourself spring rolls. So delicious and fun! You dip the outside skin (which is hard and brittle when dry) into a hot bowl of water, and wait for it to soften (it's magic!). Then you throw on the mint, noodles, and grilled pork and shrimp... and then you stuff it in your mouth. I love the firepot broth. So light and tasty! For those of you complaining about the pho, this isn't really a pho restaurant. If you want cheap $5 bowls of pho, look for pho restaurants that serve cheap $5 bowls of pho. And on the subject of Khanh's noodle soups not having any taste... well, maybe it's because they don't put as much MSG as other restaurants. I've had pho in street stalls in Vietnam, so I know exactly what pho tastes like with NO MSG whatsoever. read more

Conveniently located across the street from Santana Row, Khanh's is a decent place to grab a bite after shopping. Upon entering, you might think you were in a Marie Calendar type chain with all of the booth seatings and fixtures that you would see in such a place. Vietnamese food here was decent but definitely not up to San Jose standards. I ordered one of the typical combo plates which included the broken rice, pork chop, shredded pork, and egg loaf. The pork chop was a little over done, very chewy. My GF had the Bun with grilled beef and shrimp which was also too well done. Pricing of the menu items are slightly high for Vietnamese food. Each of our orders were about $9 each. In my opinion, that's a tad bit high for this type of food. read more

I must agree with the other reviews, this place is super clean. I met one of my best friend for lunch and we chatted our hearts away. My friend frequents this place so often that the waiter remembers her. The service and food was good. Sorry, I am lacking on words today... perhaps my next review will have more heart to it. My stomach contents after lunch: Deep Fried Catfish with fish sauce Yellow Chicken Curry Good ole plain rice Cafe Sa Dau My overall ratings: Food: 4* - Filled the stomach up! Service: 4* - Friendly and nice Price: 3* - A little on the pricey side, Cafe Sa Dau: $3.95, wow... $2.50 at Lee's Parking: 4 * - Private Parking and plentiful... Restroom: 3 - Didn't make a visit, maybe the next time... read more

LOVE this place!! it is my GO TO pho spot! The owners are friendly, and the staff is super laid back and attentive to the customer's needs!! LOVE! read more

I came here with my BF for a light lunch on a weekend. There were plenty of tables when we arrived at noonish, but the dining room quickly filled up shortly there after. The establishment is spacious and bright, unlike other mom-and-pop Vietnamese restaurants in town. We were greeted by very friendly host and waitresses. The menu is diverse, but we opted to share something simple and light; we elected to try their fresh shrimp rolls and pork chop rice plate. The portions of both dishes were perfect for us and satisfying. I would return in the near future to sample their Pho. Pros: Service, menu choices, quantity & quality, cleanliness, pleasant staff Cons: None noted read more

After reading some of the reviews, I was hopeful. After eating there TWICE, I was disappointed. The first time, I had beef ribs, which were WAYYY overdone. Basically, charcoal-flavored. The second time, I had some sort of shrimp stir fry on rice noodles. I'm the kind of guy that clears every plate, but this is one I had to leave alone. Seriously, the noodles were crap and the rest was pretty flavorless. No reason to eat here again. I know there are other allegedly-good places in SJ, but for now, I'll go back to Pho Wagon if I really need Vietnamese food. read more

The restaurants reminds me of a repurposed Carrows or Denny's. My friends and I came here on a Sunday night and practically had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The food is average. - Catfish - bland - Eggolls - okay, I like that they give each person an individual dipping / fish sauce - Lemongrass chicken - good - Hen - bland - Thai iced tea - tasted more like iced coffee Service: our waitress was really sweet and attentive. Would go back to give the bun and pho a chance. read more

Tina's Evaluation: Taste: ( A ) Authenticity: ( A ) Portions: ( A) Service: ( A ++ ) Ambiance: ( B ) Price: ( B ) Comments: As I mentioned in my other reviews for ethnic restaurants... I base it on the authenticity of the dishes they serve at the place. The Ca kho To (catfish stew in clay pot) is excellent...as well as the Lemon Grass Chicken and Vietnamese Ginger Chicken and of course other dishes as well! This place definitely is fearless when it comes to using the "fish sauce"! Now that's the way Viet dishes should be made! Love it, love it, love it! Waiters...are really nice. Haha actually for a Vietnamese place this is one of the very few places that have friendly service. Portions are perfect. The desserts are fantastic! The pricing is decent, but you get what you pay for. :-) I love eating here and I fell comfortable with the environment. read more

I haven't tried many of their dishes because i'm addicted to their vietnamese special fried rice. It comes in a clay pot and has two chicken breasts, bits of sausage and mushrooms. I get the large and turn it into two meals depending on how hungry I am. I had a grilled chicken rice plate once but it wasn't that memorable. They ambiance is a bit nicer than your typical vietnamese restaurant so it's a good place to meet up with friends and chat comfortably while getting your vietnamese fix. I'm a big fan of fish sauce but in my opinion I don't remember it being that tasty. here I have a recommendation for a place with good fish sauce but I'll update that next time since I can't remember the name. It's by the AMC Mercado 20 in the 7-11 plaza if you know what I'm talking about. read more

First off, this place is very clean compared to other Pho places. The staff is very nice and friendly. It's always pretty busy so you know they're doing something right. I heard they got voted the best Vietnamese food in San Jose. However, the Pho isn't as tasty as other places I've been to. It's alright. The peanut sauce it pretty runny - seems to have a lot of soy sauce in it perhaps that is why. The BBQ beef is excellent. Overall it's pretty good. I keep coming back. My boyfriend and I used to eat here once a week when I lived on Winchester. read more

Dropped by late Saturday. It was near closing time but we sat anyways. The owners are there so we felt comfortable and un-rushed. The service is really good especially compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. It is very clean too. I remember eating here at the old town and country when it was one of the first Vietnamese restaurants. Anyways, my sons had the beef soup (their favorite place for beef soup). I tried the asparagus soup, very good but after having my sons beef soup, not as flavorful. My wife had a combo plate with pork. Wife loves it here and brings the kids. Not sure why I do not come here more, but will have to remember to stop by here when I crave Vietnamese food. read more

If you are looking for cheap, quick bowl of Pho or a vietnamese sandwich, I recommend you look elsewhere. On the contrary, if you are looking for ambiance & quality sit-down Vietnamese food - this is your place. What I have found most delicious at Khahn is their vietnamese rice, the appetizers and the selection of desserts. My favorite is the House special rice with chicken! The owner and his wife are extremely friendly and overall the service here is excellent. The other awesome thing about Khanh's are the desserts - their selection of cakes is abundant and you can walk over & grab whichever your taste buds prefer! read more

Went there with my friend for lunch today. Got there at 11am and waited outside for 5 to 10 minutes. Had to call the restaurant to tell them open the door. Saw all the awards posted on the walls by the entrance and was stoked to have some good food. I ordered the lunch special with combination soup. The broth was very bland and had no flavor. Definitely the worst pho I ever had. I was expecting the combination noodle soup to come with steak, brisket, tendon, trips and etc... but it came with shrimp, ground pork, and slices of pork. My friend ordered the Chicken Noodle Soup. Same thing, broth was very bland and had no flavor. He also said the same thing and said he came make it 100 times better at home. I will never go back to this place for noodle soup again. Extremely disappointed. read more

Best food, best service! Banh Mi is amazing, fried rolls are amazing, chicken salad is insanely good and pretty much everything else on the menu is top notch. The staff is always smiling, they remember you and bring your food out promptly. I've been going here for years, and will keep going as long as they're open. read more

The food is good...but for me, the big advantage of Khanh's is the ability to handle a large group with grace. We like being able to bring a group of ethnically diverse people here knowing that the staff is able to cater to their needs fairly easily, yet still have an authentically Vietnamese food experience. Also, they easily accommodate separate checks, which seems to be so difficult for some restaurants in this day and age of the computer. At our last lunch, we took up a large table on a weekday and stayed for over 2 hours -- no hurrying or impatient attempts to move us along. The above comments probably explain why some people say the food seems unadventurous and perhaps more appealing to American tastes, i.e. no mystery meat cuts. They have desserts which can add a celebratory note if desired as well. For the food, we have had the pho, stir fries, vermicelli, sandwiches, spring rolls. All have been fresh with especially large vegetables. Our restricted-diet friends were able to find choices easily. The great location, parking lot, and ambience make this a great choice for a mixed group. read more

Khanh is amazing, delicious food if you know what to order and comfortable atmosphere, priced reasonable, especially being across from Santana Row. Here are my favorite dishes:- * Fresh Spring rolls. Fresh, packed with goodies. * Korean BBQ beef ribs. You must try it, incredible taste! * Tofu with lemon grass. * Beef soup noodles. Service is excellent, it is family owned (my guess as it shows), they care about customers and about how delicious their food should be. Highly recommended. read more

So with 5 stars, no need to explain that it's one of my favorites when I want Vietnamese food. My favorite in the menu: Roasted Duck with Egg Noodle soup. Yum! & Saigon Crepe is a great refreshing meal! The latter takes a little longer to prepare, so you may want to savor your green tea drink for a good 20 minutes, maybe. The service is great, facility is nice, parking is ample, very close to my house- this place is literally my "cook" on most Fridays. read more

I enjoy coming here with my family. Been here twice in their new location. It is americanized Vietnamese food, but I expected as much. You're really paying for ambiance, cleanliness, and service. I go early when they open so service isn't an issue. I enjoy their BBQ pork noodle salad (bun). read more

I've been eating at Khanh's for at least 8 years, and I don't bother getting Pho anywhere else. This place is CLEAN and the owners are sweet and kind and always remember you. Unlike any other Pho place I've tried more than twice my tummy has never been upset after eating here, and everything is tasty and fresh. It's quiet, smells good, and if "authentic" to you is cheap greasy crap that gives you the trots then go elsewhere. read more

-Do not dine in Khanh's restaurant if you have an option because there are a ton of good places to have Vietnamese foods. -Their food is below average and overpriced. My bf and I ordered Chicken Pho and Beef with rice. I was so disappointed because my Beef with rice was not good at all. This place is NOT authentic vietnamese food and tastes horrible. I urge them to really try and improve the quality of the food and not overcharge people just because they are near Santana Row, doesn't mean they should charge so much. DO NOT GO HERE!!! read more

Havent been to this place for a years i mean like yeeeeears! sure lots has change! you pay for the ambiance. good for little dinner dates! place is clean! but not the way it was before.. Could've gone to a regular Vietnamese Restaurant.. portions of food here is small and HELLA expensive!! welp. just wanted to feel the good old days when i use to eat here.. not like before...now Will rather go Regular REAL Vietnamese Place! Way Better.. read more

Theres better places..won't return, saw on yelp and figured I'd give it a shot...you know it can't be too good when there's no Vietnamese eating there read more

Bad bad bad. Went here over the holiday break. There are waaaay better choices on santana row than this run down crabby place where service seems to be a foreign concept. Poll can go. Very full of herself and no business being the face of this place. read more

Khanh's Restaurant - From a far...the distance I recommend you stay from this place - Vietnamese Near Me - Campbell, California

KHANH'S GARDEN RESTAURANT I've always been curious about this place each time I drive by Santana Row. With such an attractive name, it must elicit great food! As a fan of Vietnamese food and Pho, especially, I decided to one day try it out. At Pho restaurants, I'm always expecting dirty floors, rude waiters/waitresses, and lousy service. Khanh is none of the above: (1) it's clean inside and offers some nice ambiance, (2) friendly waiters who actually speak English, and (3) service was relatively good. The downside: way overpriced Vietnamese food and Pho!!! I'm not one to chow on a fancy-looking bowl of Pho with little meat and substance! Spring rolls were decent, though. For Pho-lovers, this is NOT the place to go; go back to the dirty places for a good bowl of Pho ^)^ If you're looking more for family style, Khanh's will probably fit the bill better. read more

Food = good I had the beef salad, veggies and thinly sliced beef heaven! Shrimp and yam wrappers deep fried = delicious and piping hot! Service = friendly Prices = reasonable Water refill = super attentive. read more

Super-Americanized and overpriced Vietnamese food. I had the bun thit nuong, it was only mediocre. I tried my friends' food, who had rice, but it wasn't very good either! It was all very bland and boring. I will not be going back here. The service apparently is something complained about often, but I find it typical. My review is solely based on the food -- or lack thereof. Yipe. There are a million delicious Vietnamese restaurants in San Jose; this is not one of them. read more

I used to come here all the time when I was living in SJ. I always ordered the BBQ duck noodle soup. Each and every time I finished my bowl, I had a large smile on my face. Then I got the bill. The smile quickly turned into a large frown. How is it almost $10 for a bowl of noodle soup??? Sure it tasted like heaven but why??? Was it laced in gold or crack? Who knows. But it sure as hell tasted like the food of the Vietnamese Gods. Beautiful decor and atmosphere was warming and not "cafeteria" style like most Vietnamese places. read more

I came in to order some food for my wife ( just did C Section in the O'Connor ). The girl the the front desk took my order ( i ask her please try to get it asap). At first, she told me that it my took 10 mins. But if you in rush. I will do in 5 mins ( i just laugh , but be honestly i didnt believe it). But she was right, my order came out after 5 mins. + 5 stars for friendly staff + 5 stars for supper fast service + 5 stars for food quality ( i dont know how can they make order really quick but taste really really good) Will be back! read more