It's been a while since we last came here, and I was honestly surprised to see how empty the restaurant was, especially considering the food is actually pretty decent. This place specializes in Hu Tieu Nam Vang, and my go-to order is always the Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet (dry). It's flavorful, definitely worth trying if you're a fan of Vietnamese noodle dishes. If you're in the area and looking for a good bowl of Hu Tieu Nam Vang, give this place a try. Hopefully, more people will discover this hidden gem! read more

N & K Noodle - Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet (Original) - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Located in the grand century mall. Came here to have a quick early lunch because the phone store wasn't opened yet. I like how they have the Chinese donuts and the right chili for the Hu tiêu nam vang. Pretty bummed they don't have the pickled garlic, even though I know it's not really traditional but it adds a kick. Their sauce is on the "lighter" side than the ones I've had before. Their soup is really good with the right flavor for hu tiêu nam vang. The place is pretty big, clean, and spacious. Service is pretty quick and nice too read more

This spot is located inside a storefront at Grand Century Mall. The place looks nice and clean, and the service was quick with friendly staff. We came here for lunch on a Saturday, and there were only 2-3 other parties inside. I ordered the dry Hu Tieu with soup on the side. Unfortunately, the portion was on the smaller side, and there wasn't enough sauce or flavor. Overall, it was okay but nothing particularly special or memorable. read more

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The hu tieu here is fire but what was the surprise winner for me was the congee. I got the combination and it was LOADED with flavor. I was surprised that combination wasn't brisket but liver/other organ meat, so keep that in mind if that's not your thing! The seafood congee is a good middle ground of a lot of flavor but also variety. I also tried their hand pulled noodles which are thick and slightly spicy with bokchoy. I would recommend the dry hutieu over wet because the seasoning on the noodles is soooo good. The employees are super nice. Our friends were running late and they were super patient in waiting. read more

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Delicious! Taste just like Nam Vang but way more generous portions! Highly recommend the hu tieu but the dry version that comes with the soup on the side. This version comes with a yummy soy sauce on the noodles. I love the chewy texture of the dry version. Their meatball is super tender, and their Chinese donut is so incredibly fresh and not stale!!! I like that you can get the classic nam vang style noodle but have it be more economical in portion. The space inside is clean and the staff is nice! I'm curious why they don't have more customers like the other location. More people should come to support, skip the other line and come here! read more

We have been coming to NK Noodles instead of the noodle spot on Aborn and honestly it was an easy switch. Same people, same recipe, same quality but the big win is they take credit cards now. Service is always fast and the food hits every time. Their Hu Tieu Nam Vang is easily one of the best in San Jose hands down. It is located in Vietnam Town so parking can be a bit rough during peak hours but it is worth the hassle. The space itself is roomy, and seating is not an issue. Highly recommend if you are craving a solid bowl of noodles read more

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i ordered this place to go and didn't think this place was as good and kind of lacked flavor. i would try this place again because most of my friends love it read more

Service: sit yourself anywhere. Waitress came to our table quickly and food was served fast. Inside a vietnamese-dominated plaza, but staff spoke English. Bring your order up to the counter to pay. Card accepted. Ambiance: place was spacious and well-lit. Plenty of tables. Not much in terms of decorations. Variety of music played throughout my meal and at a decent volume. Perfect place for a casual meal. Food: 5/5 ordered the special spicy Cambodian noodles, dry (#2). Broth that came on the side was really yummy and had a huge chunk of meat. Could eat a whole pot of it. The noodle dish had a nice variety of protein and portion size was perfect for the price. Definitely be prepared for the sour tang (if you don't like that, I would order the normal version (#1)). Condiments on the table if you want to add more flavor. I loved the green peppers! read more

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There's so many delicious options in Century City mall, but was excited to see a new spot pop up recently, N & K Noodle. You don't see this style of noodles too much (primarily Nam Vang in SJ), so we were excited to give it a shot. We came on a weekend and there was no wait. Parking in the century city mall is always pretty tough though! We got the Mi Nam Vang Dac Biet, which is the original Cambodian noodle with all the toppings (shrimp, pork, liver, etc.). You can choose between dry and soup. If you choose dry, you get a side soup which comes with a huge beef rib! The noodles itself were well cooked and the toppings were extensive. Wish there was slightly more sauce though! We also tried their stir fried rice noodle dish, Banh Lot Xao Nam Vang. It's basically a Cambodian style beef chow fun and it was really delicious! The noodles were stir fried well and it had a lot of flavor. Thought there were slightly too many bean sprouts for my liking. Service is fast and efficient. Excited to come back and try more of their dishes! read more

N & K Noodle - Mi Nam Vang Dac Biet - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

The Hu tieu kho here is ALWAYS good!!! They are also same owners of the famous Hu Tieu Nam Vang restaurant on Tully so they have their amazing green peppers that are highly addicting. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. I appreciate the fast service as well. My family and I were so hungry and this restaurant delivered with the best vermicelli noodles. read more

We stumbled upon here while looking for a place to eat. Of course I had to check yelp reviews before and there wasn't too many reviews but everyone gave good stars. The space is pretty big considering in Century Mall and had many tables. The space was clean and bright. I was surprised it was also had some Cambodian dishes! I had to try their Chefs special , the New Hu Tieu NK (Dai), Hand pull Chewy Noodle. The server mentioned it is a lot thicker than your traditional noodles like chow fun. The taste was interesting it was indeed super thickkkk and chewy! I think because I wasn't use to it, I was thrown back by it. The flavor was interesting too, it was spicy a little above my spice tolerance but bearable and a little bit sour. Not sure what that flavor was. But it was stir fried with tofu, bok choy, 2 different meats all for $16.50. I give it a (4/5). My husband ordered the Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet (Original) for $15.60. The portion size was good and he really enjoyed his bowl and literally drank the whole soup bowl. We also got a side of Chinese donuts $3.50. They came out hot so we knew they were freshly made. We dunked that into his soup and enjoyed every last bit! Overall I would come back to try their other dishes as they have other soups, and rice dishes as well. read more

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Visited for lunch on a weekday. Service was decent and yhe restaurant was clean. Noodle dish was good but I've had better at other places. 3.5 overall. read more

N & K Noodle - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite hu tieu nam vang in SJ! I always get the brothless special and brothless spicy/sour version. This spot takes first place for me because the flavor profile is always just right, bowls come with plenty of meat (and in the broth, which some spots don't do), and the pickled chili peppers take it to the next level. Consistently great quality and offerings overall. Service is excellent, restaurant is spacious and clean, and whoever's on aux always does a great job lol love this place!! read more

N & K Noodle - Hu tieu nam vang dac biet and Hu tieu nam vang chua cay (broth on the side) - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is probably my new spot for Nam Vang! Clean, doesn't get overly busy, and the food is delicious and they tend to you right away! I opted for #2 to see how spicy it really was. It wasn't bad as far as spice goes. I always ruin things by putting too much chili paste or anything spicy in it without trying it first. Bad habit of mine ‍ I will say it was very delicious, I've had the regular Nam vang before and that was good! I'm not too fond of the meatball regardless where I go but that doesn't mean it wasn't good, I'm just particular in a sense. Chinese donut was good, crispy and warm, broth was light but full of flavor! The rib bone I ate clean as always. Definitely fulfilled the craving. I will be back! I definitely recommend them read more

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Food: 5/5 I got the hand pulled noodles and they were perfectly chewy! Loved the flavor of this. Portion was decent, I recommend getting appetizers if you're feeling extra hungry because my family finished their plates and didn't have any left overs. I do have to shout out there pickled chili peppers, it's so good I can eat an entire jar! Service: Friendly staff Ambiance: We came on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy or loud . I love that they play early 2000 R&B music, they were playing all the hits! Restaurant is tidy. I would for sure come back when I'm in the area. read more

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My thoughts: This is a traditional classic Vietnamese restaurant that is been around the San Jose area through out the up and down of the economy. And any restaurant can survive the harsh business world is A OK in my book. Plus they do serve good Chinese food and maintain a reasonable price. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Vietnamese food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Vietman.Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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Door dashed their original hi tieu nam vang to go - dry version. Came with the broth and noodles. Very comprehensive dish with all the typical meats - shrimp, calamari, liver, pork slices, heart as well as the sprouts and Chinese celery. It all had great flavors and plenty of meat and got the spot. Bad thing was they didn't give us any utensils in the bag!!! Boo. one star off. Luckily we had left over chop sticks at work or we would be eating with our fingers. read more

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Easily one the best hu tieu I've had. I came here for lunch and order the hu tieu nam vang dac biet dry. It comes with a side of soup with a beef bone and the noodles are sauced in a delicious soy sauce. The portions were perfect as well! I would also try their pickled peppers they have out on the table. If you like pepperoncini's, then you should definitely try it out. I'll be coming here again the next time I crave hu tieu! read more

Went here with my friends last weekend, and honestly it was a great experience. We didn't know what to get, but the server was really helpful and friendly and pointed us towards the Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet, which seems to be one of their most popular dishes. This dish was delicious, not something I've tried before but certainly a great experience trying it for the first time. I didn't get the server's name but they were really friendly and made the first time experience wonderful! I also got their Ca Phin Sua Da and that was also wonderful. I love Vietnamese coffee and this drink definitely hit the spot. The restaurant was very clean as well, definitely made the overall experience more enjoyable. I would come back just to have this dish again, but I certainly want to come back to try other dishes. read more

Enjoyed a great lunch with my sister! Ordered the Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet (original) recommended to me by my server. It had a very flavorful broth with a good amount of meat and extra toppings on the side. Left feeling full and satisfied. Will definitely be coming back! read more

I have been here so many times and the food is always delicious and consistent. Compared to other places, where I feel like the flavors/seasoning were too heavy, there is always a perfect balance at N & K Noodle! I always get their number 1 and their xiu mai!! For the drinks, I recommend getting their nuoc dia (coconut juice) - it's honestly so fresh and pairs well with the food. The customer service is great. Staff is always friendly and willing to help out. One of the staff helped me cut my steak and was so kind to my table! read more

My go to is the Bo Xeo! Super flavorful and nothing like I've ever tried before. I also love the broth that comes with the Hu Tieu. The soup was extremely comforting and I could see myself eating it on a cold day. This place is super authentic as well! They have a little Asian kid doing homework, so you know this place is legit and family owned!!!! Amazing customer service! read more

I'm a fan of N & K Noodle Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet. Both dried or wet versions are equally excellent. The hu tieu broth is incredibly rich, savory, and clean-tasting. I'd highly recommend it. read more

Not sure why it runs empty sometimes, but the rumors are true: It is BASICALLY the same as the old Nam Vang on Tully/Alvin. Clean shop, service fast and efficient. Whatever you remembered from the old Nam Vang is what you'll get here, but bigger portions. Accepts credit card! Come here for your Hu Tieu fix!! read more

N & K Noodle - Hu tieu nam vang dac biet ($15.50) - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Parking is tricky so you have to be fast if you see one. Shared parking plaza! Fast with kind services! Dry noodle and pho is good. I come here because my husband loves the Khmer noodle. Nice and clean restaurant read more

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Our party of 5 visited on a Saturday around 11:30AM. The restaurant was pretty empty with maybe 3-4 other tables occupied. Service was minimal. I got the Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet original and thought it was pretty good! Standard toppings, flavorful sauce that coats all the noodles, and not too oily. The dried shrimp bits were good. Soup was ok. The other people in my party got pho, hu tieu sate bo, and banh lot nam vang. They were all okay-below average. 3.5 stars if considering other dishes. 4 stars stars if just considering hu tieu nam vang :) read more

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I came for the Mi Nam Vang and I was not disappointed. I cleaned my bowl literally. I'm a broth fan and the broth was excellent. You can taste the fact that it was simmered in bones and not just merely seasoned. The Chinese donut was excellent as it was freshly cooked. Wife got the hand pulled chewy noodles.the flavor wasn't for me as it was kind of sour. Nevertheless, I went here for the Mi (Hu Tieu) Nam vang and it delivered. read more

N & K Noodle - Mi Nam Vang Dac Biet - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Been wanting to try this spot for the longest but feel like I would be let down because Nam Vang on Alvin is elite and always a sj staple. Eventually gave it a shot because my brother went give his opinion. Came on a Monday around 5pm. No one in sight... we were the only ones there, which wasn't a good sign, service was great though. Overall clean and your standard Vietnamese restaurant. To the food! Man the #1 was honestly as good or little better than nam vang. I did it with broth today since my body needed some thing soupy from the weekend. Meat was very tender, soupy was cleansing my soul, and a lot of flavor from the dried shrimp and ground pork. Chinese donut was fresh it felt like. Only thing the meatball was not sticking together as much as I like (I like Nam vang meatballs better) Glad I have this place a shot. Probably will go here again soon to try the non broth one. Also heard it could be same family as owner of Nam Van, which would make sense. read more

N & K Noodle - Hu tieu xao thap cam, combination chow fun - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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Easy place to go in for a quick lunch. The food is okay, I felt like it could be a touch more savory if they included more salt. read more

N & K Noodle - mi nam vang dao biet - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Clean and surprisingly empty for a Saturday evening. We got to pick where we wanted to sit. Menu is more extensive. We ordered the mixed egg noodles with soup on the side. We appreciated the scissors and bowl for our toddler. The noodles were cooked perfectly and there was enough for me to share with my kid and still be full. Soup was good and not overly salty. Bathrooms in the back - clean. CASH ONLY. read more

N & K Noodle - Scissors for our toddler - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with a few friends and had a great time along with some really good food. Staff was great and really helpful would recommend if you're ever in the area. read more

Got the Hu Tieu Thap Cam and it was really good. It had a lot of flavor, and they give you a good amount of everything in the bowl. Nothing felt too heavy and it was a comforting bowl of noodles. You can tell it's a family-owned place and they put a lot of care into the food. Definitely would come back and try it again! read more

I am actually happy we finally stopped by this Restaurant right inside Grand Century Mall! It has been opened for awhile now and I kept passing through tempted to go inside. Great closer to me then the other similar one they have on the other side of Tully Road in San Jose. Great Appetizers options, Noodles Dry and With Soups. They also offers Some simple Rice Plates, Specialty Combo, and delightful beverages. Our Dry Hu Tieu Nam Vang and Hu Tieu Nam Vang Soup was delicious and Flavorful. Meatballs and bone broth was Great. We enjoyed our meals here and definitely like to return and order different dishes here. read more

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*CASH ONLY* I was craving hu tieu and wanted to try a different spot from our usual rotation. So we decided to try N & K Noodle inside Grand Century Mall. It took over the old Com Tom Thien Huong spot. They had a sign saying, "From the 30 YEARS Original Owner of Hu Tieu." My husband asked the cashier lady about the signage and she said that this location was opened by one of the son's of the lady owner of Nam Vang off Alvin Ave. We came on a Wednesday around 10:45am and there was one table of people eating. The restaurant was clean, bright and surprisingly spacious. The lady came over and took our order just as soon as we sat down but we knew what we wanted already. We ordered.. HU TIEU NAM VANG DAC BIET $14.95 -special cambodian rice noodle. We had it dry style. It came with shrimp, squid, ground pork, dried shrimp, sliced pork, liver and heart. Topped with fried garlic and cilantro. The meat and seafood tasted fresh. The noodles were chewy and they premix the sauce into the noodles for you. It was too bland for us so we asked for more of their sauce. Tasting the sauce by itself, it tasted like Maggi seasoning soy sauce. I also added lime juice, chili sate oil and their pickled green chilies. I still was too light and bland for our tastes. The small pork bone soup on the side came out piping hot, which was good. 3/5* They also offer a spicy and sour version of their hu tieu nam vang, which I thought was interesting. DAO CHAU QUAY $3.50 -chinese donut. YUM. It was warm and crispy with a chewy center. A lot of places tend to overheat or they're stale or the donut has a burnt oil taste but N&K is almost perfect. It was just really small for the price: 4.5/5* XIU MAI $3.50 -pork meatball. Good, soft and tasty. 4/5* They also offer mi (egg noodles), com dia (rice plates), com chien (fried rice), hu tieu xao (chow fun), mi xao (chow mein) and even a hand pull noodle dish. Service was really friendly. When the waiter came out to bring us our food he ask, "did you want anything extra? Uncle will get it for you." Which is very uncommon in a vietnamese restaurant so we were pleasantly surprised when he asked us this! Every worker we encountered was nice too. read more

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Highly recommend coming here for this one dish alone -- Special Cambodian Rice Noodles -- see photo! This dish is really nicely and authentically done, and fills the void of Khmer street food that exists in the Bay Area. Fresh chewy vermicelli is topped with an assortment of sliced meats, some pork blood, with crispy fried garlic rounding out the dish. Dear N&J, please add more photos of this dish to your menus and restaurant walls! Hype it up! read more

N & K Noodle - Special Cambodian Rice Noodles -- 5/5 highly recommend - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

The food at NK noodle is amazing. I ordered a dry Cambodian style rice noodle. It tastes amazing along side with the service. If you ever looking for a place where you can just sit down, have a quick meal yet fill you up and fast. This is the place. The restaurant itself is spacious clean, and the music here is popping. read more

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The food was amazing! The service is super quick and exactly what you'd want! You can tell them make everything fresh so I was super happy with that. The place was super clean and organized, will definitely be back for more! read more

delicious food, great/fast service, nice/clean dining area! i really enjoyed all the flavors of the meals i got. xiu mai was super delicious as well (i ate it before i could take a pic ). i'll definitely be back to try other dishes read more

N & K Noodle - Hu Tieu Nam Vang Dac Biet (Original) - Noodles Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is a hidden gem and has some of the best Vietnamese food in San Jose. I ordered the grilled pork rice plate. The pork was extremely tender and flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. My girlfriend ordered the hu tieu nam vang dac biet and she thought her food was delicious. Overall the service was excellent. The entire table's food order came out fast and in a timely manner. We will be coming back the next time we're craving Vietnamese food! read more

** visited on Weds. 7/10/2024 with a group of 12 Came here with family after a long day of traveling. N & K Noodle is a good spot for hu tieu and to bring a large group to. The restaurant took over the location of Com Tam Thien Huong inside Grand Century Mall- it's still pretty spacious and bright inside. *** CASH ONLY *** The staff members were kind and welcoming, as well as pretty accommodating despite our large group. They were quick to help us out and take our orders. OKAY THE FOOD: I had ordered Hu Tieu Nam Vang dry, and it was pretty tasty and fulfilling though it was a pretty average bowl from other San Jose locations. I appreciate that the toppings weren't skimpy and the bone meat (suong) was fairly big. Definitely give this spot a try if you're wanting a simple bowl of hu tieu and quick seating. read more

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