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    Pho Duoi Bo

    4.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Vietnamese diners inside the noodle house.
    Frances M.

    Very flavorful pho and at a reasonable price. Most of the noodle dishes are under $20 at the time of this review. If this is a good indicator, the place is full of Vietnamese diners so that's a positive endorsement. The place is clean and the staff is very attentive. I was seated immediately and given a laminated one sheet menu. The waiter took my order and within like 5 minutes the pho noodles arrived at my table. The rare steak cooks in the hot broth so it's not raw meat. I couldn't finish the bowl of noodles; it's enough to feed two people. So the rest is coming home with me to finish later. Highly recommend even though it's not fancy.

    12. Filet mignon steak, well done flank, fat brisket.
    Derrick D.

    Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 When it comes to pho, I love it when the broth is steaming hot and Pho Duoi Bo didn't disappoint, the broth stayed hot throughout my entire meal! The broth was very rich and flavorful but as a heads up to those who prefer a 'cleaner' broth, it did lean a bit on the sweeter and oilier side for my personal taste. The depth of flavor was solid and the meats were tender and high quality! The vibe in the restaurant is casual but I am a little saddened by their service in regards to their loyalty program. The staff didn't mention anything about the buy 10 get 1 free promotion and I didn't realize I missed out on the opportunity until I had already left but I'll know for the next time I visit! If you want to give this place a try, remember to ask for extra lemons/limes to help cut through the sweetness and fattiness of the broth! Also, remember to ask for your stamp card at the register :)

    Mango smoothie with pineapple jelly
    Camelia W.

    On Our first visit to Phơ Duoi Bo My party and I ordered 4 bowls, (Spicy and sour seafood, it's spicy for real, oxtail special, mixed chicken, and F7) 3 drinks: 2 teas and a smoothie, (peach tea, thai tea, and a mango smoothie), and egg rolls. For the most part we all enjoyed our soups, the broth on all of them was delicious. In regards to the food, if the rating was based on broth alone this would've earned them 5 stars. However, Pho No. 2 beats them on the flavor of their eggroll filling, and it appears the steaming hot broth is the main method used to cook the meat in the Pho, so the skin left on the chicken wasn't tender and a bit chewy. My son wasn't able to manage it, so he ended up taking most of the chicken out. In the future I know to order him the #27 chicken breast only. This is the reason for the 4 star overall rating. We prefer our meat a bit more tender. The service was on point. Our food arrived within 5 minutes of us ordering, hot and fresh, and it's always impressive when I don't have to ask for water. We visited after the lunch rush, on a Thursday afternoon, so they weren't too busy, but still had a continuous flow of customer's. The restaurant is located on the Eastside in a strip mall located on Alvin and Fontaine, a bit hoody from the outside, but the inside wall decor is beautiful. The restaurant offers bench and chair seating. We will most definitely visit again when conducting business on that side of San Jose, because a gentleman that received his food right before We we're leaving was enjoying a soup I want to try: #2A. I think that soup may change this review to 5 stars. P.S. They only offer one soup size - large.

    2. Special Combo #2- With Short Rib
    Ada H.

    Was craving pho and stumbled upon this restaurant on yelp. Came here during dinner time and was seated right away with a few tables open. Pho with short rib combination (4/5)- broth was very flavorful yet didnt leave me feeling thirsty after consuming the broth. Everything was great but the only thing I would personally improve would be for the short rib to be more tender. The fresh noodles they offered were delicious and held the flavor of the broth. Overall, pretty good spot to get pho.

    5. Pho Filet  Mignon and  Lean Brisket
    Linda C.

    This place is a little overrated and over priced. HOWEVER .... If you are getting the large beef bone then I think the price is fair. It was late, I had just left a sporting event and wanted something comforting. The pho broth had a nice beef bone flavor and a good pho smell, but it was not pho flavor forward. It was a bit too sweet for my liking which makes me assume the chef is from the south. The meat quality, however, is one of the best I've had. Also it tasted more like msg rather than sweet from other ingredients. Not complaining about the use of MSG, however, it felt like they used too much. I got the soda, passionfruit drink, which taste highly artificial it didn't even taste like it was just from concentrate more like a powder. Overall, the bowl of pho and the drink came out to $33 including tip. I think it was a bit much for it being basic

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    Jodi C.

    THIS PLACE WAS GENUINELY THE BEST PHO IVE EVER HAD! Coming into town, my friend and I were scouting the best Pho in SJ! We were coming in from Phoenix, where we haven't had good pho in a while (our favorite place closed ), so we were very excited to see all the reviews on Pho Duoi Bo on Yelp!!! And they did NOT DISAPPOINT! We both got the Filet Mignon Pho with fresh noodles. First off, the broth KNOCKED ANY OTHER PHO IVE EVER HAD out of the ball park. It was so full of flavor that typical pho places don't have. I don't even know how to describe it, but hearty and flavorful! It was darker, more brown than typical pho broths. The steak itself was tender, and it came with so much of the meat! Pho portions are typically large but the amour of meat and noodles in it were SO MUCH! A great bank for your buck! We knew we chose the right place when the place filled up at lunch time (picture taken at 11am). Their staff was hospitable even when the lunch crowd filed in, which I appreciate! There was plenty of seating for large or small parties, and the parking lot is shared with the rest of the strip mall. I will be dreaming about this pho until I head back to the Bay!

    1. Special Combo #1 with oxtail
    Josh K.

    Got the pho dac biet with oxtail. Love the broth, super good. They give so much meat, can lowkey split 1 between 2 ppl. A little expensive, around $30 for a bowl

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    Sonya E.

    We just returned from a two week trip in Europe -- and I was in dire need for some Asian food. My fellow Yelpers led us to this Pho spot. I felt like having something brothy and hearty so based on the reviews and photos, this was going to be our stop. These guys are newer in the SJ Pho game and have been around for a little over a year. That's okay though because they get to come in with their best hand swinging. We both had their #1 which is called out as Phở Đuôi Bò Đặc Biệt on the menu -- essentially the Combo Pho with all the different cuts of meats including oxtails. Portion sizes are very generous. Noodles were cooked al dente (thank goodness!) and broth had a hint of sweetness breaking away from all the savory toppings. We finished our bowls of comfort promptly and were so satisfied. Service was excellent for a Vietnamese restaurant. Our guy took our order minutes after we sat down and our food was out within 5 minutes. No frills, straightforward, and piping hot Pho being served right from the kitchen -- preferences when I'm looking for a Pho fix. Would recommend!

    Special Combo #2- With Short Rib is amazing
    Victor L.

    Just letting them know that their broth was a bit bland today. I've been here 4x so it may just be an off day. It could also be early in the day and they haven't reached near the bottom of the pot where all of the flavors are. My wife agrees. However, the amount of fresh noodles and meat for my #2 is very generous. The meat on the bone simply falls off although still a little firm. The meat quality is very good. I actually have enough leftover for dinner. Service at lunch is standard. It was pretty busy on a Wednesday today. I believe 2 servers manned the front. I don't think music was playing this time around. They have a buy 10 get 1 free deal which I wish the servers would offer us. I saw it on my way out.

    March 2026 Menu
    Madison B.

    First time coming here and the parking lot does get packed so it can be hard to find a parking spot. They had a lot of variety of pho, we both got the #4 which was really good! I really liked the pho broth, this would definitely be a place I come back too! I like how they offer the fatty onion broth as it always makes the soup base richer. The eggrolls had a refreshing flavor that paired well with the pho. The bean sprouts come steamed which makes the pho broth stay hot! One thing I noticed is that our pho bowl soup stayed hot throughout the whole meal, when most places get colder gradually. I enjoyed this place and would come back!

    #1 - Pho Duoi Bo Dac Biet
    Summer C.

    Since the weather's getting pretty chilly (though it's spring..), the fam and I decided to stop by to get a heartwarming bowl of pho! This place is pretty trendy, so we had to check it out. Our usual go to pho place would be pho hanoi, but the pho here is honestly.. BETTER?? We got the #1 - Pho Duoi Bo Dac Biet and #2 - Pho Suan Bo Bac Biet. Since they have the same broth and everything, I can basically write one review. I don't know if it's because of the weather, the broth feels really homey and warm. It's not too greasy, which is win for me. The meat is not tough at all, and has a good proportion of fat to it! I loved how the noodles were the perfect texture for me, which is a little bit more firmer than the regular pho noodles you usually get. The short rib is literally GIANT; I couldn't an entire one with the noodles! So tender, it fell of the bone almost immediately when I picked it up. Again, the meat on the short rib has a good fat proportion, so it's not too lean. The oxtail for the #1 was similar: really tender and quite literally melts in your mouth. We also got the vietnamese coffee, which was great. It wasn't bitter at all, but at the same time, the dairy didn't overthrow the taste of the coffee! I loved the chick fil a ice! What cost this place a whole star was because of the really slow service. Hate to use exacts, but I've asked the staff with bleached hair for a pair of scissors, but she kept forgetting until I asked another time. We last minute ordered the vietnamese coffee from her at the start of the meal, but she also forgot about that until we asked her about it again. We didn't receive our coffee until we signed the checks. Can't blame her though, because this place is seriously understaffed. I mean SERIOUSLY. There were only like two people waiting tables! Also, this place is really booming. We went at 1:30 pm, and still was the tenth party on the waitlist. I'm not sure how to avoid these massive waits, but I would suggest going on a weekday maybe. Saturday noontime wasn't the smartest decision. Though I wish that they would make their menu options wider, great pho. Will be back for more!

    Crystal N.

    First time here and it was very satisfying. The soup was piping hot just the way I like it, the rib was soft and tender, the soup itself was very savory! I was also pleased with the egg rolls! Some places don't make egg rolls well and this restaurant really hit the spot :) I will be back!

    Vuoch L.

    Buy 10 bowls of pho get 1 bowl free !!! Open till midnight! Ample parking shared with other businesses in the same shopping center. A few Tables can use some cleaning up, dirty dishes still sitting on the tables . Service was a slow , had to asked for water , took awhile to take our order . We all had pho beef , I opted for #6 filet mignon steak and well done flank , I love that they are generous with their scallions and cilantro. Broth to me was smidgen sweet for my pallet other than that it was good.

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    I have allergic with MSG "Bot Ngot", your Pho does not include it into the ingredient in broth soup recipes, right? Thanks,

    Hello, Sorry the broth does have little MSG. If you are allergic to it the you should avoid it. Sorry.

    Omg I see they have oxtail soup. Besides that soup, what else should I try? It doesn’t have to be soup, just a must try delicious recommendation ? :)

    Please lower the volume of TV... it's so annoying that I cannot enjoy the meal... will most likely not recommend my friends to go there since we can't have a normal conversation... so pathetic sad

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    4.1(222 reviews)
    1.1 miEast San Jose
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Catering service

    I was only in town briefly and had a craving for really good crispy egg rolls -- this place…read moreabsolutely delivered. The pork and shrimp net egg rolls were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the bánh khọt egg rolls were just as amazing. I loved wrapping everything in the fresh greens they provided, dipping each bite into the fish sauce, and adding a little sriracha for extra kick. Yes, the fish sauce smell lingers on your hands, but it's completely worth it because the flavors are incredible. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a strip mall, which made it easy and convenient to visit. If you love crispy-style egg rolls, I highly recommend this spot. I'll definitely be stopping by every time I'm in the area.

    I've been wanting to try SJ eggrolls for a very long time. Ordered , nem nuong, banh khot, and egg…read morerolls. Everything was delicious, even the pairing with the fish sauce and vegetables were fresh and clean. The fish sauce tasted like my mom's homemade fish sauce. My Vietnamese Mom definitely approves SJ eggrolls and even went back and ordered a few more things for my dad a week later. Thank you for having this spot in ESSJ and I'll be back for their catering trays for my next gathering.

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    Banh Khot Plate comes with full veggies, pickled carrots/daikon & dipping sauce

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    Pho Luc Lac

    4.5(686 reviews)
    6.4 miCambrian Park
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    Vegetarian friendly
    LGBTQ friendly

    I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite…read more I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :)

    If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a…read morestop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot.

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