Came for a quick casual lunch with a friend; she mentioned it was the new hype, upscale pho spot in the bay area. I love nothing more than getting cozy with a bowl of warm soup on a chilly bay area morning and fortunately, they are open for breakfast hours! we were seated immediately. the place is spacious and clean. the menu is 'limited' in that its only 3 pages (vs the whole book, lol) but i kind of love this because it means they are specialized and focused. they offer normal noodles or flat wide noodles. the broth tastes super clean, but doesnt skimp out on beefy flavor. i would love to have tried more items on their menu but this was a quick breakfast before another appointment. planning to come back to try more things! read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has been all over my social media so I've been wanting to visit. Sadly, it did not live up to the hype at all. What's funny is that I heard someone say "it's totally worth the wait" while they were leaving lol. I really liked the overall ambiance and modern and wood interior, but I didn't like how the chairs didn't fully fit under the tables. This made the space between each table feel more cramped. Our server was nice, attentive, and bubbly. I ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien and my fiancé ordered the Pho Dac Biet. I liked that our server asked if we wanted steamed or raw bean sprouts, but didn't like that they charged extra for fresh noodles. Each bowl was already so expensive, so paying $2.50 for fresh noodles hurt. I appreciated how much veggies and jalapeño they gave and liked that they provided a jar of pickled garlic. I've never had that as a side before and thought it paired really well with the meat. My broth was pretty salty whereas my fiancé's broth was on the lighter side. It seemed like they didn't give a lot of noodles but the meat quality was good. We both agreed that the food was just alright and we prefer Pho Ha Noi. I also got an iced Vietnamese coffee and it was super strong. My fiancé got a hot soybean milk and it was very light and not sweet. read more

Pho Dang - Pho Dac Biet (top) and Pho Tai Bo Vien (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I once laughed at myself for paying for a $20+ bowl of pho at Treasure Island in Vegas out of hungover desperation, yet today I drove an hr to eat a $20+ bowl of pho. How times (I??) have changed ‍ The ambiance is definitely steps above your no-nonsense pho restaurant where you might feel the need to rinse and wipe your utensils and sauce dishes before using them. The decor is modern and they're definitely going for a more "upscale" feel with ceramic condiment containers and sauce dishes, which prob lends to their slightly higher prices. Food-wise, pho is all they serve, so luckily they do it well. I got the pho tai with flank, fatty flank, and tendon. Friends got the oxtail pho, pho tai with meatball, and the combo with everything, and everybody liked theirs. The meat was high quality and tender (except the fatty flank which was too chewy), the broth was light, and I like that you can sub for the fresh wide noodles (though it's a $2 up charge). But the best parts were the pickled garlic and house made chili sauce. Totally worth the terrible breath, but maybe don't go for a first date. It can probably get pretty busy especially with it being all over social media right now, but our party of 4 went at 1 pm and didn't have to wait. The tables were pretty full though, so I'd expect a wait during peak hours. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Came on Christmas Eve. They should have just closed . No Pho tai available. I ordered pho khong thit. The broth was just a beef broth no cinnamon no star anise flavor no resemblance of pho . $22 for plain broth is definitely a rip off. read more

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This time I just had their Egg Coffee... It was soo delicious! From the way this restaurant looks inside, so elegant and clean, I will be back to eat here. It smelled soo good inside and I absolutely knew if the coffee was delicious the food is going to be even more authentic and delicious! read more

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I ordered the last pho on the menu which turned out to be their special. It had tendons, meatballs, flank etc. I also ordered the fresh noodles with it which supposedly they make in house according to an ig reel I saw. The broth was light and tasty. It's a little on the lighter side for me. The noodles were good but kind of too soft and thin. They have hoisin and sriracha but they also have their own spicy sauce and pickled garlic in white vinegar in the jars. The sliced garlics were delicious! I love pickled garlic but I've never had them with my pho. I enjoyed it a lot. The bean sprouts were blanched which is also nice to add to pho since not all pho places blanch them unless you ask. The toppings came in perfect proportion for one person (I was by myself with a kid who shared my bowl). The menu was simple and they offer no other appetizers like spring rolls or egg rolls. It made deciding easy. I like how they open early in the morning because I went to have pho for breakfast at 9:30am when places in Vietnam-town werent open until 10. It was $19.50 for the pho and they didn't charge extra for the fresh noodles. The service was great and even served me warm water with a lid (which I honestly think is pretty wasteful as is their placemats). The utensils, bowls and plates were all well thought out and fancier than any pho place I've been to! Overall, it's a good place to try even just for the ambiance alone. I wish they added appetizers or other offerings. It might entice me to come back. I still have my go to place. But this spot is more conveniently located. read more

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I had high hopes for this place after seeing a reel on IG, but I left disappointed. It took a while for them to seat us even though they had two tables ready... when we did get seated, again, they took a while to get to us even though it wasn't super busy. Weird though because another table seemed to have every single worker there going to them. They need to work on their system with the wait staff and bussers because it just seems like a mess. They ran out of a lot of meats around 8 pm. Yelp says they close at 10 on Sundays but they were telling people they were no longer serving right before 9. The pho was bland and considering it is next door to pho Ha Noi, I would opt to go there instead. Cherimoya smoothie wasn't too sweet and had a slight tartness. Doesn't taste artificial. 4/5 The restaurant is nicely decorated and the music isn't too loud. Chairs were really comfortable. This place has potential, but they have some work to do. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Taking off 3 stars off bad planning and service. We waited for 30 min for a table only to find out they ran out of most of their meat. We only had the option of tai and nam. This was a major turn off as it felt we got bait and switch. They seem to not have a good wait staff system. They messed up our orders. I don't think they had a soft opening and I think they should have. The pho was top tier but nothing special. I couldn't find it different from the other top tier pho restaurants in the area. I don't see myself coming back because of the price:quality ratio and the service I experienced. read more

Pho Dang - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was not good servers we too afraid to go up to your table. Pho was not good have had better Brother was too sweet for my taste Meat was too hard to chew The blueberry soda was probably the best thing out of 4 things what was ordered Will not be going back. read more

Pho Dang - Left-right Blueberry Soda Lemon Green Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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came to check out this place bc online influencers said they only do pho and specialize in pho. when i first tasted the broth, it tasted salty to me and i could only imagine how when the broth becomes lukewarm, how much saltier it'd be. as i started to eat the noodles and meats, the saltiness went away and the broth became pretty pleasant. tasted fresh and i liked the noodle and how they didn't overcook it before adding the broth. we ordered special pho and the filet mignon pho with flanks and tendons both were at $20.50 a bowl + an order egg roll at almost $10 for 3 rolls. i'd say overall pho didn't taste bad but for what it's worth, it was not enough pho or meats. egg rolls were def not worth the price and have had waaaaaay better eggrolls. as you can see in the pic, there was barely any fillings. it's safe to say i'd not return. pho san jose and pho kim long are waaaaaay better. read more

My girlfriend loves this place for their authentic pho. The pho and broth were delicious. It's the first pho place that offers you dry or fresh noodles. Most places offer the dry one so I highly recommend you try the fresh ones from this place. It was more chewy. I'm definitely coming back again for authentic pho from Hanoi. read more

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place is quite spacious with great ambiance. first time trying here. staffs and service are great. order special pho and peach lemongrass tea. the broth is great. you can choose either thick or thin noodles, mine is thick and it is good. love when the bean sprouts are served and has been blanched ~ thank you. just a bit comment: may be need to cook the tendon a bit longer so that can be more tender. for the peach lemongrass tea: it is good but i think the lemongrass needs to be smashed before dropping them into the glass so can taste the lemongrass flavor. overall, this restaurant is recommended... read more

Pho Dang - condiments... - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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As a pho devotee (+ half Viet woman), important to note the different pho styles. The soup was very good, ask for fresh noodles-they're the only way to go, and the beef quality was very good w/clean tasting, light broth. This is Hanoi style- less anise/aromatics in the broth. It was delicious! Tho the soup could've been hotter, and it's not a very big portion. I'd return for the ambience, but prefer broth in a more southern Vietnamese style, w/lots of flavor from spices, more depth. Worth a visit for a posh pho experience, but not if you're looking for an excellent, large bowl of flavorful pho. read more

Pho Dang - Pho with everything! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho Dang has easily made its way to the top of my pho list! Their broth is delicious with savory and sweet notes that doesn't feel heavy at all. It has a clean and refreshing taste reminiscent of the pho broths I've had in Vietnam. The average pho restaurant around San Jose usually leans too heavy toward one flavor profile and I can taste the MSG, but I think Pho Dang's broth balances all the notes well. The meat is good quality, and I love that they serve fresh noodles by default. On the table, they have what I assume is a house-made spicy orange sauce. It definitely has a kick, and I would recommend mixing it with sriracha sauce unless you can handle the spiciness. I love that they have pickled garlic on the table as well. You don't see pickled garlic in many pho places. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but they seem to get people in and out. I love the Indochinese-inspired decor. It reminds me of some the hotels I've stayed at in Vietnam. This is probably the most beautiful pho restaurant I've ever eaten at. Pho Dang has secured its spot as one of my two favorite pho places in San Jose besides Pho Papa. I recommend it! read more

The pho was good! Nothing remarkable or outstanding, but it got the job done. The beef was super tender and not stringy at all. Serving size was pretty large. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We often like to try out new spots since we have had almost every single pho spot in the area. What we love most here is the ambiance, everything from their track lighting to their detailed ceiling. I also like that they give a good portion of protein for both of our dishes that we ordered. However, the pho broth needs more star anise to taste more like pho for authenticity instead of heavily fish sauce. As for the bun cha Hanoi, their fish sauce needs to be a bit more salty, less diluted. Every dish needs a good balance of ingredients. Unlike other places, we had to ask for more vegetables (Bun cha Hanoi requires lots of veggies); therefore, we asked for more and $2.50 was added. They gave only 2 small pieces of lettuce and a few other herbs. Overall, decent experience with some improvement needed in a few areas. No wow factor other than decor. Just an average spot! read more

Pho Dang - Bun Cha Hanoi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My favorite pho place. I saw a tiktok/ig reel about this being the best pho place in the bay. I was skeptical. But this place is the real deal. The pho always comes out al dente, the broth is so tasty on its own, and I love that there are unique toppings like garlic and their own special in house spicy sauce that you can dip the meat into. Also my husband and I both agree that the meat is super tender!!! And they're generous with the meat. We went during the Christmas holidays and there was a huge line outside the block. Another time we went on a Sunday and there was no line at all. If we didn't live 45 minutes away I would probably be there everyday. The inside decor is also quite fancy and upscale. It's one of the nicer pho places I've been to. It is my new favorite pho place and I've a regular throughout my life to over 20 at least. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The best ambience pho place I have been to. With the extra amount you're spending per bowl ($19.50), I feel like 2/3 of that is going towards the ambience and 1/3 of that is going towards the food quality. I got the special pho with rare steak, flank, fatty flank, tendon, crunchy flank, and meat balls, while my girlfriend got the pho tai duoi bo with rare steak and oxtail. The broth was flavorful and the beef slices were generous. The broth was served at a warm (not boiling hot) temperature, so it's good that they provided cooked bean sprouts on the side - the broth wouldn't have been hot enough to cook the bean sprouts. We also split an egg coffee. The egg provided a nice counterbalance to the strong coffee flavor, and it was only slightly sweet. read more

Pho broth was aromatic and very clean tasting, but the prices for this place are a lot higher than expected. Pho was 20 dollars. Egg rolls for 3 small pieces was 9 dollars. To go containers are 75 cents. Also they don't have Diet Coke. A lot of other options on the east side to want to come back again. read more

Came here around 3PM on a Sunday and the restaurant was packed! Luckily there was one table left for us. The restaurant is very nice and clean. I got the Pho Tai Bam (minced beef pho) and I loved it. The broth was very flavorful and more clear compared to a lot of pho places. They also had garlic at the tables if you're a fan of garlic! read more

Pho Dang - Pho Tai Bam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho Dang is a premium pho restaurant in San Jose -- love the decor, and the food tastes just as good as it looks! read more

Pho Dang - phở tái và bò viên - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The aesthetic and customer service is AMAZING. The restaurant itself is so clean. I had ordered the pho dac biet and coconut juice. The food and drinks came out minutes after we ordered. The coconut juice was sweet and came with coconut meat, I would just ask for a taller straw since it was a little difficult to drink. The water came with a bamboo straw which I really liked. The pho itself was okay. The broth was okay but I love that there was a side of pickled garlic and hot sauce. I like that use authentic pho noodles but for an extra charge. The meat itself was terrible. The tendon still had lots of hair, the filet mignon was super thick and the other meats had parts where I feel like they shouldn't feed to customers. Overall I thought this place was super cute but the quality of pho was not up to par in my opinion. read more

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I went there for breakfast and the pho was so good! It was a nice and flavorful broth and it didn't need additional seasoning, it was rich and packed with flavor! There was a perfect amount of meat and veggies on the side for each bite. The service was so great as well. The workers made sure I had ice water and enjoyed my food. I went early so it was quiet and empty however that was preferred for me. The mood and vibe was calm and very chill! Good ambience ! Def going back for the special pho! read more

TikTok brought me here as reviewers mentioned it's one of the most authentic/tasty pho you can try in the bay! They also mentioned that I must try the house sauce! I will have to say I was disappointed ):. The restaurant itself was very clean and had a modern Vietnam vibe! The staff were prompt when I needed more napkins or water, but that in itself cannot justify me giving a fabulous review. The pho was bland, Bo vien was oddly rubbery, and their sauce had a very strange pungent smell. Overall not for me and my husband ): We got: Pho Dac Biet and Pho Tai Bo Vien. read more

Pho Dang - Pho Tai Bo Vien + Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho Dang is definitely on the more expensive side of things, but the quality is great! Came here for dinner and it wasn't too busy. The place is in the same lot as Walmart. There's tons of parking, even if you don't find it in front of the restaurant. The decor surprised me by how nice it was. There was definitely a lot of thought put into it. Orders: Pho Dac Biet: Gotta try their special. Loaded with meats. The broth tasted a lot cleaner than other places. It was closer to a homemade feel kind of broth especially when compared to other pho restaurants in the area. It was quite tasty and comforting at the same time. Sugarcane with kumquat: A classic. Can't see them messing up on this. Will leave it at that. Overall a great place for pho. It is, however, on the pricier side. We paid ~$60 for 2 bowls of pho and a drink. They charge per add-on that typically isn't charged at other restaurants such as the onion with vinegar. Still, I think the place great and will be coming back in the future. read more

Definitely one of the nicer pho restaurants I've been to. As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you'll notice the nice decor. Everything from the place mat to the bowl is so nice. Also a little boujee with the water cup and bamboo straw which I love. I got thr rare steak and meat balls. They use filet mignon for their rare steak and you can really taste the quality. I always request to have the beef on the side so it doesn't get overcooked in the hot broth. Now the broth is so flavorful. Compared to other pho places it is a few dollars more but for the quality it's definitely worth it. read more

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I came here to try their nuoc Mia after hearing good things about it and I was blown away. This is one of the best nuoc Mia I've ever had! I have yet to come back to try their pho. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried pho dang today and was not impressed. The broth was clean but lacked the aroma that normally comes with a bowl of pho. The meat was also terrible and did not taste fresh. Will not be returning read more

Very high quality pho and clean modern atmosphere, broth is clean and smooth and refreshing, high quality meat. Easy parking. Cool waiters.

The pho was flavorful, and the place was clean--worth noting despite the $20 price tag. However, service was slow, and when I went to pay, the lady at the register was glued to her phone. She was super attentive to the customers paying before me, so it felt a bit rude. Great pho, but the service could use some work. read more

Pho Dang - Pho tai, bo vien with fresh noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is probably the nicest pho restaurant I've been to so far with its aesthetically pleasing interior design and relaxed ambiance. Unfortunately, went here twice and the pho didn't stand out in terms of taste. Light tasting broth that is just ok. My husband loves pho and he doesn't want to revisit, dang it. read more

Instagram sent me to Pho Dang. One of my friends sent me a viral reel of the place, and I couldn't resist the hype. I stopped by the restaurant around 11am on a Wednesday. Given that the place opens up as early as 8:30am in the morning, I wasn't too worried about not being seated right away. As I suspected, there was plenty of open tables during this time. Pho Dang was probably one of the nicest pho restaurants I've been to. I'm talking modern-looking and beautifully decorated. It's casual just like your standard mom's and pop's pho spots, but the vibe at Pho Dang was much more elevated. I appreciated that their menu was small. They basically specialized in pho, which means that they got to bank on perfecting this product. That being said, I thought their pho was excellent. I ordered a bowl with steak, flank, and fatty flank. I don't consider myself a pho snob by any means, but I could taste a quality broth when I have one. Before embellishing my soup, I took one sip of the broth and savored its rich flavor. It came with a heaping pile of thin noodles (flat noodles are an option if that's your thing) and generous amount of beef. What I liked about this place was that they offered other table-side accompaniments, such as fish sauce, sliced garlic, and a vinegary spicy orange sauce made out of minced carrots maybe? No clue what it was, but I was into it. All-in-all I thought the hype was real. Service was prompt, staff members were friendly, and I enjoyed the food. read more

Had dinner with a friend here a couple nights ago and really enjoyed ourselves! The restaurant feels a lot more elevated in ambiance with the fancy stuffed chairs, shiny tables and furniture, and good lighting. Service was also fast and attentive, though we came in around 5:40pm on a Tuesday and it was fairly empty (tables started to fill with people as we were almost finishing our food). I think the broth here has a lot of dimensionality and depth of flavor even as it also tastes cleaner and lighter than I've had at other pho restaurants (cleaner does not mean blander, here!). Really enjoyed it as well as the noodles (they offer you a choice of what width noodle you get); I got the default thin noodles as I just wanted traditional pho. I think their meat cuts are not as nice as other meat cuts I've gotten at other Pho restaurants (I got rare steak and brisket in my bowl this time), but still delicious and enjoyable. read more

Pho Dang - Pho with rare steak and brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Been on the hunt for a new go to pho place since my previous spot seemed to have changed their broth recipe and became yucky. Came here with friends, family, etc and everyone agreed the meat quality and broth are good! I love how their beam sprouts come out automatically cooked and their pickled garlic slices are a GAME CHANGER. It's a bit on the pricier side, but it's more high end than your typical pho place. Their bamboo straws are nice since they don't disintegrate like paper straws. Clean interior and bathrooms. Plenty of parking available since there's not really much else in the plaza. read more

I've tried many Pho restaurants and this one is very average in my opinion. I like my broth to be more hotter. The pho is nothing special than others. It's far from where I lived. We drove about hour and 1/2 to get here on a weekday for dinner. It's not worth my time IMO However, since my friend recommended, I gave it a try. Probably will not drive this far again. read more

Pho Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I liked this place, the broth was flavorful and the meat was really good quality and it came with a garlic spicy sauce This place is more on the pricey side read more

Been seeing this place on a lot of influencer's social media so I decided to give it a try. They all say this is one of the best pho in the Bay Area. Well that is a damn lie. Their pho is lacking aroma and flavor and is really expensive for a regular size bowl. Only good thing was the meatball. We also ordered the blueberry soda which tasted like sprite with added blueberries smh. The pho took pretty long to come out also, about 20 minutes. For a place that literally only serves pho that's too long. Other than the food the interior is decorated beautifully and the service needs lots of training. But I don't really care for service at a pho restaurant. read more

Pho Dang is a nice spot for a bowl of pho when you're craving something warm during the cold weather months. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The space is huge and nicely decorated and I appreciated the extra touch of nice cups and straws. The pho was great and they give a good amount of garnishes to go along with it. Would definitely come back! Not pictured is the sugar cane juice with kumquat and it was a nice refresher at the end of our meal. read more

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Came here around lunchtime on a weekend, and it was very busy with a fairly long waitlist. We had to wait about 30 minutes to get seated, but it was somewhat worth it. The broth was savory yet light, which pairs perfectly with noodles. The meat was very tender, and the meatballs had a unique flavor compared to others I've had but in a very good way. The egg coffee was excellent, it had a strong coffee flavor balanced by the sweet, creamy taste of the egg. Overall, this place is good, but I'm not sure I'd want to wait 30 minutes when there are so many other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. read more

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Had the pho dac biet ($19.50): Light pho broth. Had their fresh noodles! Beef was really fresh. Cute decor. Big bathroom. Fancy branding. Will come back if I am looking for great beef! read more