Best pho place ever I love it so much i love coming here with friends late at night. Best customer service and such. A nice environment. Overall 10/10 read more

Pho 21 - Bar Area - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Staff are very nice and i love the food ! And with the food it was steaming, its delicious!

Gucci, super cheap, Super tasty, delicious I will recommend this place a lot! just look up for hairs in your food, staffs won't use hair covers and I have found hairs twice already but overall food is delicious. read more

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We waited maybe 20 min on a Sunday midday. We have to order using QR code. Chicken pho broth had some flavor that had opportunity for depth in flavor. Hence why I added spicy siracha and other spicy chili. Flat noodles were yummy with generous amount. Pho bowls are pretty big. Spring rolls have a good amount of protein. They ran out of shrimp which was my original pho order so I ended up getting chicken pho instead. Milk oolong tea was pleasant. read more

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Pho 21 was insanely packed--like lines out the door on a Thursday night packed. But honestly, they handled it well. The wait moved faster than expected, and once you're in, seating turns over pretty quickly. We ordered the oxtail pho and rare beef pho, and both were so good. The broth alone is worth coming back for--rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want in a solid bowl of pho. We also got the spring rolls and cha gio, which balanced each other out perfectly. Light and fresh vs. crispy and savory. I tried mango milk boba for the first time and was surprised how much I liked it, and the Thai tea was also really good. Big space, open late, and clearly a local favorite for a reason. Even packed, they keep things moving and the food delivers. read more

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Pro: Open late. Self order. Pho comes out fast. Con: Pho is mediocre. Human service was lacking. The folks running this place needs to be more concerned about their workers. Just witnessed their small security guard get beat up by a big homeless crackhead in his boxers. Just sad situation. read more

Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner Takeaway Time Ordered: around 9:15pm Picked Up: about 45 mins later Placed Order: BLogic Systems thru their website #1. Phở Đặc Biệt - Special Combination Pho ($17.50) - 3 Limes #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn ($9) #22. Egg Rolls | Chả Giò ($9) #31.Hủ Tiếu Nang Vang - Cambodian Pho ($17) - Nước | Soup, Hủ Tiếu Dai | Clear Noodle ($0.75), Giá Trụng | Cooked Bean Sprouts *Extra Limes - 3 Limes *Free Drink (Min $15 Order) - Flan Cake (Free) *Sales Tax - 9.375% ($4.99) On the way home to SJ, the hubby and I decided to grab some pho. After looking around, I picked Pho 21. When we arrived around 9:45pm, we noticed this was the old Lee Noodle House. Ah, memories! Vibe is def different - robots delivering some items, booth style seating, etc. When I arrived, our order wasn't ready yet, so I tried to find a spot to stand and wait. There were quite a few ppl waiting and no real area to get out of the way. I had to keep moving around so I wouldn't be an annoyance. One thing I noticed, before I got to the register to tell them I was here for my order, the girl in front of me, placed her order and got it before mine was even ready. Weird, cuz I placed mine about 30 mins before I arrived. Not sure how they prioritize making their orders. The pho was fine. As were the apps. They didn't give us any of the extra limes I asked for. I had lemon at home so made it work. The bean sprouts were also not cooked. I think they just give a generic side of sprouts, lime, jalapeno, etc, to everyone. So not sure why it's even an option to order that way on the site. The free flan was a nice sweet treat, tho it was slightly burnt. Might be more fun and an experience to eat in resto, but for takeout, be prepared to wait longer for your pickup order. REVIEW #3984 read more

Pho 21 - #21. Spring Rolls | Gỏi Cuốn ($9), #22. Egg Rolls | Chả Giò ($9) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's been quite some time since I've had to do a bad review. I've heard many reviews from friends both having good and bad experiences. For my personal own experience, yeahhh... it was bad. I did come in late at night to curb my craving and finally decided to give this place a shot. I semi regretted it after everything. Walked in, was quickly seated. However, while walking to my seat I almost slipped because the floor was wet and had water spills on the floor, I pointed it out but nothing was done about it. Secondly, order system was decent and quick but when it came to delivery and look of the food. It was sub par. My dish hardly any meat at all. It felt the proportions were 80% noodles and 20% protein. Like yea I get it, but not this. Additionally, the broth... I questioned where the flavor was. It lacked the depth and savory goodness at other Pho spots I've been to in San Jose. At this point, it was just a darker "flavor" water. That was it. I literally just ate what I could find of the protein in my bowl, paid and left. I hope to try this spot again in hopes of improvement, but not anytime soon. read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

It was solid. Only Pho spot that opens late. There's a yelp waitlist. It gets busy after 9 when other Pho spots close. Onsite parking, but lot isn't huge- it can get pretty packed. Left around 9:40p and several cars were pulling up. When I arrived I saw two homeless guys in the lot, but didn't see them bother anyone. One of them was talking to the air... Just be aware. Got here around 8:30p after Pilates and met up with my bf. I arrived first and was seated at a booth immediately and water came right after. Only other interaction with an employee was when the food came out and the check was given. Place looked clean, constant stream of customers, average noise level (Depending on who you're sitting next to anyway. A group of gen z came in and were sat across the aisle from me and one of them was very chatty. Can clearly hear her, but not the other patrons from other tables around me.) Ordering is from a QR code at the table on your phone. Check was brought to us when they saw that we were done with our meals. Employees are quick! What we ordered: #1 Special Combination Pho with wide noods #31 Hu Tieu Nang Vang (Cambodian Pho) with wide noods I love wide noods. I also tried to order the side of onions and add to order after submitting the first initial order, but it didn't add. I ended up just removing it. Couldn't bother with trying to figure it out at the time. The kitty robot server brought over the noodle garnishes/toppings after the order was submitted. So cute! Both bowls had a decent amount of noodles. The combination pho had a variety of meat, a good handful of it too! Almost just as much meat to noodle ratio. I appreciate that they didn't skimp on it. Standard beef broth. Beefy flavor, but not heavy. Hu tieu with soup. I find that wide noodles don't really work well with dry (broth on the side) version-- noodles break too easily. For those not familiar, the broth is pork based, tastes light and leans a liiiiiiiiiittle sweet rather than savory like beef pho. Broth is solid, but had better. Doesn't come with as much protein as the beef pho. 2x restrooms with code lock. I already forgot the code. Hand air dryer, no paper towels (if it matters). read more

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I've visited Pho 21 twice so far, and it's a solid pho spot. First time, my boyfriend and I came here for a late dinner. We both got pho and spring rolls along with some drinks. They were all very tasty and perfect for a cold day! I remember that I liked that they have a cool robot bringing us our drinks. Second time, I got takeout from here. Parking here is very touch and chaotic in their lot. I luckily parked in the next door plaza and just walked over. Food is still pretty delish! The place is clean with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Food: five stars Web app for ordering: negative ten million I don't know what blogicsystems is but they are costing this business real money, it is slow and barely works. For our group, it took 20 minutes to get the web app to load well enough to get out order in. Easily slower than ordering actual food. read more

Pho 21 - Screen usually sits like this for a full minute or two before loading. The worst! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Spacious restaurant and great for large groups, but heads up--the wait can be long. Even with just two people, we waited about 50 minutes. Once seated, service was fast and the servers were attentive, which we appreciated. The only dish that truly felt worth the wait was the shaking beef. Huge portion, perfectly cooked meat, and great flavor with the bell peppers--absolutely delicious. The pho was mid. The beef broth was bland; although, the meat itself was cooked perfectly. Egg rolls were undercooked as well. I'd come back, but only for the shaking beef. read more

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I recently came here with friends after one friend strongly recommended it. And overall it was very good! I got the short rib pho and it was delicious! The food comes out super hot. You get a huge piece of meat with the rib, and honestly it's a bit difficult to eat with how hot it is, but it was still very tasty. But the broth and the noodles were great as well. We went on a weekend and it was pretty busy and we had to wait a bit, so keep that in mind. I also love that they're open late in case I wanted to stop by for a late night meal. I would definitely come back if I was in the area! read more

Pho 21 - #3. Pho Suon Bo | Short Rib Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho 21 is a solid go-to spot whenever I'm craving pho. It's one of those places you can reliably rotate into without thinking twice. I usually switch between the pho tai, pho dac biet, and their short rib pho, all consistently good, flavorful, and satisfying. I've tried one of their rice plates before and it was just okay. Not bad, but nothing that really stood out. If you're coming here, I'd definitely stick with the pho. The restaurant itself is clean, the service is good, and a big plus is that they stay open late, which makes it perfect for late-night cravings. Overall, good pho, solid service, and a dependable spot I'll keep coming back to. read more

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This place was PACKED when we came and I can see why. Check in on Yelp ahead of time if you can. This place accommodates bigger parties/families, which is why the waitlist is so long, but the wait for a party of two is quick! I wanted to try fried stir fried noodles because I love this in Cantonese food and wanted to compare them. These noodles are wheatier than what I'm used to, the sauce is less thick and the seafood is very generous! Definitely different from the Cantonese version, but yummy in its own way. Crispier than ours too. We also tried the egg rolls and pho dac biet, which met expectations. Drinks are delivered via robot. It's quick if you order all together, but if you add it later, it takes a little while. read more

Pho 21 - #50. Mì Xào Giòn Chay | Stir Fried Veggie Crispy Egg Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food is amazing and service is really good. We got two bowls of pho, spring rolls and French fries! Definitely coming back. read more

Pho 21 - We got the French fries, spring rolls, and two bowls of pho! Food is amazing and service is really good. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for the pho and it was delicious. The location is spacious, and even on a Tuesday night it got pretty busy. I'd recommend joining their Yelp waitlist or calling ahead. Ordering is done through a QR code so hands-on service is minimal, but the food comes out quickly. Overall, this place serves high-quality Vietnamese food. Clear, clean broth from my beef pho and I like how they chopped up the steak! Big portion as they only serve one size for their pho. I also ordered the taro milk tea with boba, but it was too sweet at 100% sweetness. Fortunately, the staff was very accommodating and remade it at 50% sweetness, which I really appreciated. read more

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Was here on a Saturday past midnight and had so many questions. Why are there robots everywhere? Why is someone getting arrested? Why did my soup come with 2 different types of noodles? Why are all of the spoons dirty? Why does it smell like pee? We left with none of those questions getting answers, but we did know that there's few places to get pho this late at night. Despite all of the weirdness, the place is packed. People are having fun. I guess that's all that matters! read more

Pho 21 - #31.Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love this spot! Their ordering, payment, and delivery system makes everything SO easy and convenient. You order with a QR code, food and drinks are delivered quickly via a cute little cat robot, and you can pay with the click of a button! I got the pho tai with flat noodles and it was just what I needed on a cold day. Everything was delicious--broth was hot, noodles were perfect, meat was great. There's plenty of seating inside and the parking lot is pretty big. read more

Pho 21 - menu 11/2025 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stay away from the Hu Tieu it is soooo salty! We ordered a #31 Hu Tieu Nam Vang $17 and a pho Dac Biet $17.5 which came with an assortment of meats. This was ok too. Nothing special for a pho place. The thing that got also left a bad impression was when we first sat down in a booth, there was a pungent sell of urine. It reeked so bad I was felt nauseous. It was crazy because at first I thought I was the only one that smelt it, but my husband also said the same thing. We asked to move to the way other side which was fine. I don't know who peed and didn't clean it up but seriously that's not sanitary at all food establishment. The little robots that delivery food and drinks were cool and fun but besides that their food was meh.... Sorry hard pass! Go eat pho somewhere else. read more

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I came here to this quiet restaurant for breakfast after getting my car serviced down the street and I ordered a beef pho with tendons and sliced beef, it cost around $17.50 without taxes or tip. The drink and the side veggies for the pho were delivered by a cute, talking robot. I ordered a side dish for takeout to eat at home later. You will need to use your cell phone to look at the menu using the QR code on the table placad, so you need to put your order on the cell phone, and the actual meal (pho soup) was delivered by a real person. This was a decent place to have pho, and had a few people inside already at 9 a.m. in the morning. After I finished eatingI went to the cash register to pay, it was a very quick process. Although they say that you don't need to tip, I still gave a 15% tip. I like this place for a quick meal of you're craving a simple Vietnamese pho noodles meal. There's plenty of places to eat Vietnamese food in San Jose, especially in Little Saigon, but it was close to home, and quite convenient. read more

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One of the best pho places in SJ! The bowls and soup always come out piping hot. I love how this place also offers the scallion oil to add to the side of the pho and it gives the broth a rich taste to it. They also steam the bean sprouts here so it does not cool down the soup as much! They have this little robot to help deliver the food to the table too! This place is consistently good each time and would highly recommend this place! read more

Pho 21 - #2.Phở Tái | Rare Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Over, pretty good. When you want Vietnamese Pho, it's hard to go wrong around east or south San Jose. Pho 21's pho hit the spot. Wifey and I visited for a lunch date. I ordered the No. 1 (Combo), she ordered the No. 2 (Rare Beef), and we added a Spring Roll. Both phos were good. The combo had a lot of stuff going on and the broth was clean. Wifey's also very clean. Classic. Spring Rolls were a bit disappointing. Flavor kind of fell flat, even with the sauce. It was passable. The restaurant itself, could be kept cleaner. Not a lot of service going on, even less with the robot servers. Overall, experience was just fine. Get the egg rolls over the spring rolls. read more

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Came here late night with friends around 12:30 am and it was pretty busy. They're open until 2 am and it's nice to have a proper sit down spot with a full menu open that late, especially when most options at that hour are usually just fast food. The interior is bright and clean, and it's cool that they have robots. One thing I did notice though was that the floors were slippery. I feel like adding nonslip mats would help because I could see someone less able bodied, or even an employee, slipping. Food wise, the pho tai was great. The portion was big, and I split it with my friend and was already full just from my half. Out of the things I ordered, this dish stood out the most and is probably what I'd come back for. The spring rolls were big and worth it for the size, and they looked very aesthetically pleasing. That said, the sauce was extremely salty and leaned very savory. It tasted like there wasn't enough peanut sauce to balance it out. My table was sharing them and we all agreed the sauce could be better. One of my friends also mentioned she wished the rolls were wrapped tighter and had less lettuce inside. I ordered an oolong milk tea and added boba. Even though I have a sweet tooth, the first sip was unappetizing because the sweetness completely overtook my mouth. I could barely taste the tea. If you do order a milk tea drink here, I'd definitely recommend going with a lower sweetness level. The boba itself wasn't bad, especially considering the time. We were seated outside since there was an estimated 20 to 25 minute wait for indoor seating for our party of six. It was cold at first, but once we started eating the pho, it was manageable. They did have outdoor heaters, though about half of them didn't work. When we let the server know we were still a bit cold, they moved one closer to us, which was kind and accommodating. I appreciated that outdoor seating was even an option since it meant we didn't really have to wait. Overall, this is a solid option when it's late and not much else is open. I'd come back for the pho, but I wouldn't personally order or recommend the boba drinks or spring rolls. It's not a must go, but it gets the job done when you're hungry late at night. read more

Stopped by Pho 21 while in San Jose and man -- this place hit the spot. I ordered the beef short rib pho and the stir-fried noodles, and both were on point. The short rib was tender, flavorful, and fell right off the bone. The broth had that deep, rich flavor that only comes from someone who actually knows what they're doing in the kitchen. The stir-fried noodles had great texture -- not too greasy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor. The staff was quick and friendly, food came out fast, and the portions were solid for the price. This is definitely one of those places where you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

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Love going here for late night meals! The beef broth is so good and comforting especially on a cold night. Very spacious place with lots of seating and good for large groups. This place has always been busy when I go (even during late nights), so join the online waitlist if available! read more

Pho 21 - Pho with Beef soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been here a few times with my friend, and after trying many pho places, this one has become my favorite. The food is fresh and delicious. It may take a little time, but it's definitely worth the wait. The service is kind and helpful, and the atmosphere is nice. I will definitely come back again. read more

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This is our family's go to place for pho and shaken beef plates! Everything is always consistently delicious and fresh with very quick service. Lively restaurant with tons of tables and booths, counter and outdoor seating available. Modernized restaurant, clean and bright inside. It's a pretty busy place around dinner time. I highly recommend getting on the waitlist through yelp around peak hours. Sometimes the cute kitty BellaBot waiters will drop off drinks when the aisles aren't too jammed pack with the dinner crowd. Huge plus for sauce condiments and utensils conveniently placed on the table. I love to customize my pho, you can choose up to 4 meats, my go to is usually meatballs, fat brisket, brisket and tendon, all very unctuous and tender. My family also loves the shaken beef plates, some of the most tender, flavorful, garlicky steak bites you will ever have, you can't go wrong with either a side of macaroni or tomato rice, both are delicately flavored and slightly buttery. My mom also from time to time will pick the Cambodian soup, she loves the bits of seafood, liver and seasoning the egg noodles have, it comes dry with a bowl of soup on the side. We like to start our meal with their delicious pork and shrimp spring rolls. The peanut dipping sauce is a savory flavor bomb! I also love their coffee selections, the taro coffee is so creamy. It's a perfect little pick me up. read more

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Pho 21 is our go to pho place. They are always playing lively music and have quick service. When it is busy you place your name on the standing ipad or you can do it through yelp. Highly recommend to do it through yelp when it is busy. They are open until 2am which is great for after a night out. We always order the chicken pho and coconut shrimp with a mango green tea. read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho 21 always busy, fresh hot food, a nice selection of drinks and desserts and fast, friendly service. read more

Pho 21 - Restaurant store front. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I always come here for pho!! Easily one of the best restaurant simply because they have long opening hours!! I like that I get to order up to 4 different meat cuts here for my pho, and how I can use the QR code to send in my order. Staff here are friendly and attentive to customers' needs. Definitely check out Pho 21 for not just their pho, but many other yummy dishes!! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

my favorite pho place after a night out! Open till 2am! I love getting the customizable pho with rare meat, crunchy flank, and brisket! The service is great too! Everything comes out quickly and the restaurant has robots that will serve your drinks and pho sometimes. If you're looking for authentic pho, come here! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've heard a lot about this place and yes, it 100% lived up to my expectations. There's a waitlist so easy to join on Yelp or when you get there. We went on a Friday around 11am and the wait was about 20 mins but it went by very quick. You scan a QR code to order but they do have call buttons at the table! We ordered the Short Rib Pho and the Special Combination Pho. These bowls are HUGE. My partner and I agreed that we could've shared just one and be full. The broth was SO GOOD and the flavor was perfect. Meat was tender and delicious. Not too chewy or tough. The veggies were fresh and they give you so much! Noodles were cooked just right. I can't wait to go back here! I especially loved that this place was open so late. read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for dinner and WOW... everything was so good We ordered a little bit of everything and not one thing disappointed. The pho came out piping hot with so much fresh green onion and chives. The broth was super flavorful and comforting. You can tell it's been simmering for hours. Perfect balance, not too salty, just rich and cozy. The crispy noodle dish was such a standout!! It came out in this giant crunchy noodle block topped with veggies and seafood, and once you pour the sauce over it, it softens just enough while still keeping that crunch. So satisfying. We also got fried shrimp and popcorn chicken with fries which were crispy, golden, and seasoned perfectly. The fresh spring rolls were light and refreshing with a really good peanut sauce. And the drinks!!! The taro milk tea and lychee tea were both so good and not overly sweet. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious, and great for groups or family dinners. Service was friendly and everything came out quickly even though they were busy. There are cute little robots that come around to drop off your waters, drinks, and your toppings to your pho. Definitely coming back to try more off the menu. If you're craving comforting Vietnamese food with generous portions, this spot is it. Bonus is that they stay open super late as well. read more

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Very good services and good pho! The price is fair and the quality is above and beyond my expect. The decor is clean and feel welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday and we waited about 10 minutes. It is very much self-service, you order from your table via QR code. There wasn't much interaction with the staff, no water refills and it was quite difficult flagging down a server. I had the pho tai, it was a generous portion with a good amount of meat. I got the side of pickled onions for $1 and that really helped balance out the broth which was on the sweeter side. The pho was good but this place likely wouldn't be my go-to unless I was looking for a late night option read more

Pho 21 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is a hit! Every I have came here there has been a wait and a line. Weekends and weekdays! They have lots of people working as well as the robot servers that assist. The boba drinks are great but VERY sweet so be mindful when ordering because you can make adjustments. I got the special combo and add in some chili sauce to top it off. You order through a QR code on the table, send it in then wait! (Physical payment is at the end.) They are always very fast and the soups are great, I believe it's one size only. (on a busy day don't expect to sit and take your time eating) read more

Pho 21 - #1. Phở Đặc Biệt | Special Combination Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Not to bad of a Pho Spot in the East Side of Story. Good size portion, clean atmosphere inside. Food comes out pretty quick and I do like that they have the steal cups to keep your water cold. I like this this Pho has a feature I have not encountered at any other spots and that is the press of a button for assistance or check out... Service has always been to par which is good. I will say I will pass on the egg rolls & coconut shrimp as I have had better and wont bother wasting my money on those items. Make sure to grab a tea while your there, they have plenty of yummy options. read more

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Need a late night spot? I got you fam! Pho 21 is where it is at. My homies and I roll up to here when we got a pho craving pho sho. Anyway. We've been coming here for late nights, after playing pickleball, when we want a hot soup on a cold day or hot day...we're always here. You know when you watch a sitcom and the group of friends always has that one coffee house or that one restaurant or that one hang out place? Well this is one of the places that me and my friend group end up at and we joked if we had our own sitcom this would be one of the settings lol Anyway I digress you're probably here for a food review not for my Shenanigans stories. I often get the crispy noodles because I love the crunchy texture. I also get the foe as well and I noticed that they are very generous On Meats and portions. If you order any of the drinks I recommend getting 25% sweet as their drinks are super sweet unless you have a sweet tooth and don't care about that lol. Service is polite, it's really fast, I give 10 stars for the cat robot because I love her very much. Another tip is to put yourself on the wait list on Yelp obviously so you don't have to be waiting forever outside. read more

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This is a solid place for pho! We were confused at first on how to order because no one came by to help. A robot brought us waters when we sat down. We looked around and saw that we can order online by scanning a QR code displayed around the napkin container. We all got a #1 and requested for extra noodles because there was no extra charge for it. We also got as many veggies we could on the side. The robot delivered the veggies and when the pho came, the servers came to help place it on the table. I got the regular small noodle, but I should have gotten the "big flat rice noodle" instead because the texture looks good. I decided not to at first because I didn't know how big it would be. It should be called medium flat noodles instead. The broth for the pho was flavorful and better than most places. It could have more meat, but I also like the tendon piece that they gave. The floors were very slippery for some reason and I had to walk very slowly to not trip. They have a good amount of tables and a few families were already eating there when we got there at around 11am. read more

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