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    Pho Bel-Air

    3.8 (570 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    PHO BEL-AIR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Wayne Y.

    Super convenient if you're staying at the Fairfield. It's a no frills, simply decorated joint with solid pho. Menu is limited but clear. Pricing is decent. Service is mom and pop vibes.

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    Lloyd C.

    Pho Bel-Air is located in a small strip mall with 3 other tightly bunched restaurants, like Starbucks, Slice Pizza, and Sam & Curry. Parking is really challenging in this small parking lot. The service was friendly and prompt. [Disclaimer] This review is only for a drink. I got a Thai Ice Tea. It was flavorful, with a strong tea taste, but mellow and creamy once you stirred it together. I'll be back to try a meal.

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    EM H.

    During my business stay in San Jose, my cousin, Ryan, met up with me at my hotel, the DoubleTree, for a late dinner on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Most places around the area were closing soon. Through yelp, I found PHO' BEL-AIR. Kudos to them for keeping later hours than others on weeknights. We actually could have walked to the restaurant from the hotel as it was not even a five-minute drive. There was sufficient parking in the lot of the small shopping centre and we found a space right away. The venue looked tiny from the outside, but once we walked inside, the place proved to be pretty decent in size. From the stacked chairs outside the front door, I assumed that they offer outdoor seating, but patio seating was already closed when we arrived. We came in past 9 without reservations to a dining room with only a few tables occupied. We were welcomed and seated to a table immediately. The single dining room has rows of marble top tables and wooden chairs. On the night of our visit the place appeared to be clean and tidy. Pho Bel-Air's menu is short and sweet with four APPETIZERS, 1.5 pages of NOODLE SOUP options (choice of BEEF, CHICKEN, VEGETABLE), and a last page of BEVERAGES, SMOOTHIES, and PEARL DRINKS. Below are what we ordered. 108. AVOCADO SMOOTHIE (SINH TO BO, $7.25) - Yummy! 109. STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE with Boba (SINH TO DAU, $7.25) - My cousin, Ryan enjoyed this beverage of his. 3. FRIED EGG ROLLS (CHA GIO, 4, $9.60) - Very good! These Vietnamese egg rolls were fried to a perfect golden crisp. I was super happy that they didn't use the weird wrapper that bubbles up and gets chewy. 2. VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS (GOI CUON CHAY, 2, $9.60) - I loved how the tofu slices were the same length as the rolls instead of small, cut up pieces. 11. RARE STEAK (PHO TAI, SMALL $17.25) - Yay for offering size options for pho! Is it just me or have most other Vietnamese joints gotten rid of bowl sizes for pho? I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to order a small bowl here. The soup was not bad, the broth was just a little weak in flavour. Service was extremely friendly and warm. If in the area again, I definitely wouldn't mind coming back for more rolls and a smoothie.

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    Maureen D.

    everything about this place is just as awesome as the owner! walking in, he was very welcoming and kind. we had the rice place with chicken and shrimp, presented beautifully and the chicken wasn't dry. the place was pretty packed and had a good space for seating, but we were still taken care of fast. Would come here again for a comforting meal.

    20. Chicken Soup with Rice Noodle
    Mrittika G.

    The server was super nice and sat my group (12 ppl) almost immediately. The place was pretty spacious for a small restaurant. I got the chicken noodle soup and the flavors were simple but perfect. I added some sriracha and hosin to my bowl which added even more flavor. The broth was flavorful and the shredded chicken was nice and tender. This was a solid bowl of pho but didn't really wow me.

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    Saochi K.

    First off I saw very good reviews for this place plus it was right by the hotel I was staying at. I ordered pho, chicken and rice and some shakes. I was disappointed because the pho noodles were extremely soggy and overcooked. The shakes were just okay tasting. Service was okay as well.

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    JoAnne C.

    This is some of the most delicious Pho I have ever eaten. My daughter and I were in town for a dance recital, and were thrilled to see restaurants in the same parking lot as our hotel. She had never tried Pho, so I thought it was a great opportunity. The food tastes so incredibly fresh and the portions are giant.

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    David H.

    久しぶりにPho Bel Airに戻ってきました。4ヶ月ぶりくらいになると思うんですが、ひと口食べた瞬間、「なんでこんなに間を空けてしまったんだ...!」と、自分にツッコミを入れたくなるくらい、やっぱりうまかったです。 特にビーフシチュー。もうね、スプーンが止まらない。旨すぎて一滴も残せない。むしろ、器を軽く傾けて、最後の一滴まできれいにすくいたくなる。肉の柔らかさ、スープの深み、どれを取っても完璧。そしてなにより、めちゃくちゃ食べやすいんですよね。するするっと入ってくる感じで、気づけば完食。しかも量もちゃんとあるのに、ぺろっといけちゃう。これは危険な美味しさ。 そしてサービスも素晴らしい。店員さんたちは全員優しくて、対応も早い!中でも、ちょっと頭の光り方が素敵で、メガネをかけた中年男性スタッフさん、あの人ほんとすごい。無駄のない動き、細やかな気配り、見てて気持ちがいいくらい。料理のスピードも早いし、待ってる間も安心感があります。 最近は日本人のお客さんも増えているようで、納得の味。あの優しいスープの深みは、日本人の舌にもぴったりハマると思います。 というわけで、次は4ヶ月も空けずにまた来ます。本当にここは"ただのフォー屋さん"じゃない、"帰ってきたくなる場所"です。おすすめ。

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    Resha D.

    I needed something for lunch because the hotel restaurant was closed and I'm so glad I came here!! If you're walking to this spot don't make the same mistake as I did and go to the back! The entrance is across from the Fairfield, opposite the Main Street. It's a small building but still with plenty of seating and feels very homey. You can tell this is a family owned business and I love that vibe. I only ordered to go, but the customer service was great. I got the small chicken soup with rice noodle as well as fried vegetable egg rolls. It was ready in about 10 minutes so very fast! Even though I ordered to go I had to see what the egg rolls were about while they were fresh. They came out piping hot and fried hard which I like! They were very crispy and I really enjoyed the sauce they came with. Even after my 10 minute walk back to the hotel the rest were still amazing! It's hard to tell from the pictures but considering I got the small it came with a lot of noodles which is a win for me. Maybe it could have used a little more chicken but the serving size was more than enough. I thought the broth was very flavorful and had good "body". It was ~$30 for my meal which was pretty expensive to me, but also I am not used to the California prices. Still worth it and would come back if I'm in the area.

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    Jeff C.

    Local treasure. The food is fantastic and the owner/operator is a gem. He is always smiling and always courteous. Recommend 100%

    60. Grilled Pork and Shrimp with Vermicelli Bowl, pho, 50. Beef Stew Soup with Rice Noodle

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    Do you guys still make #93 or ravioli with a side of steam/grilled vegetables? I love it at PQ1 and PQ2?

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