Best Pho I've ever had. The owner was very kind, and the service feels like family. They had a beautiful set up in their restaurant for the New Year as well. We got the ribeye steak pho and ox tail special pho. They were unmatched and have a homemade taste. Perfectly balanced. Will always come back when we are in town. read more

I had a great first experience at Pho John! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted and felt very welcome. Since we arrived before the rush, we were the only ones there, which meant we got excellent attention from the staff. Our server was super helpful and gave us some great recommendations. I ordered the P1. Phở Sườn Bò Cắt Vuông Đặc Biệt ($18.25) and the A2. Chả Giò ($14.25). * The Pho: The broth was flavorful and they are generous with the meat and veggies. My only small disappointment was that my bowl was missing the tripe. However, the staff checked on us multiple times and even brought out extra lemon wedges when I asked! * The Egg Rolls: These were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The restaurant is very clean and inviting. Before we left, the staff told us about their Karaoke Nights (Thursday-Sunday) and even encouraged us to sing! It sounds like a blast, and we definitely plan on coming back to experience the music. read more

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

My boyfriend and I came by on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away. Parking lot was pretty tricky as this restaurant shares a plaza with many other businesses. We ordered the ribeye pho and the bo luc lac. Both dishes came out within 5 minutes. The bo luc lac with rice was tender, flavorful and a great portion. We both agreed it was one of the best bo luc lacs that we've had. The pho was great, however a bit on the sweeter side than I typically prefer. I would come back to try the other steak dishes! read more

I'm a pho newbie but my hardcore Vietnamese friend swears this place has the best pho in SJ. He ordered the bone in short rib for me and the prime ribeye for himself. I have to agree, the pho was silky and the meat just melted in your mouth. It's a must try if you're a noodle foodie! read more

Pho John - Bone in beef rib - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first time visiting with my friend, and it was a nice surprise. The seafood noodle dish was delicious I forgot the name, but I really enjoyed it. The beef pho was okay. I like that they have karaoke and allow customers to sing, which makes the atmosphere fun. I enjoyed the music while eating. The service was friendly and helpful, and the environment was welcoming. I'll definitely come back and would recommend others to try this places read more

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Everything was amazing at Pho John! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out perfect. We ordered the chicken pho, tiger prawn noodles, and spring rolls... every dish was delicious. The broth in the pho was so rich and comforting, the tiger prawn noodles were packed with flavor, and the spring rolls were fresh. Great service and great atmosphere too. Definitely coming back again! read more

Pho John - Tiger prawn noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

They were having a grand opening so my bf and I stopped by since we were close by looking at the fishing gear stuff that was close to them. The menu looks extensive with their classic pho dishes, bowl dishes, etc. originally I wanted their BBH but they told me they didn't have it yet and to come back. Honestly, I'm so glad I got their pho bc their broth was helllaaa good. It tasted so good, and I got it with their fresh thick noodles! Brisket was high quality and my bf really loved it. Service was friendly and they even stopped by to ask how the plates were. Usually the pho places doesn't usually ask lol. Anyways, I'm excited to come back to try their BBH! read more

Pho John - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Place I think is very good quality wise that I would normally rate this a 4/5 but there's just so many small nitpicking that drops them down to a 3/5. Bo Ne - 3/5 Came only with mushrooms, fries, some thin slab of "prime rib" and a side of lettuce+onions+tomatoes so overall the combo was really weird. I was thinking it'd come standard with a baguette or some rice. Prime rib I think came out half tender half tough so not sure if leaving it as a big giant slab of meat was the best idea for this. Fries were pretty unseasoned, there was like 0 sauce on the plate so flavor wise, was only on the meat itself. Pate, more sauce, and baguette probably would have rounded this out. Pho - ?/5 Did not have but honestly the presentation and color of the broth made it seem very high quality. It came with lots of meat as well which is always a plus. "Wagyu" Bo Luc Lac - ?/5 Also only slightly tried this; love the char and tenderness but realistically this is overpriced and they'd be better off going off to some "cheaper" meat and making that tender and it'd basically be the same thing. Cleanliness - 1/5 I think I saw a dead bug in all of their ginger jars. Service - 4/5 Pretty attentive for a viet restaurant; even with the owner coming out and explaining dishes. Overall a very quality-forward place; but they still need to work out some of the dishes and the place itself. read more

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We were unlucky as we went on a day that they sold out of Pho at 2PM. It's still beyond me how a Pho House sold out of Pho, so we wanted to leave and go to Pho Đang across the street as they are our Fav, but got sold to must try their famous Bun Cha Ha Noi. it's was light and delicate , missing a smokiness of the grilled flavor but it light enough that you can drink the sauce. Owner and staff are friendly, but not much else I could say since we didn't get to eat what we came for. Perhaps a sign on the door to say Pho sold out so we don't need to come in. I feel bad for the group that came in after they would sit them and gave them menu and later told them no Pho, now that they sat down they actual got sold just like us...was that the best Bun Cha Ha Noi we ever eaten, the answer is No but would I come back ? probably yes , and for sure now that I must since I still need to try their Pho. Hopefully we can update with more star after: read more

Pho John - Bun cha Ha Noi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My new favorite spot in San jose. The love that goes into each bowl is evident here, the broth was rich, balanced, aromatic. I also enjoyed the ambiance, I prefer calm and relaxing environments over the hustle bustle of other spots. The waitress was patient, sweet, and her personality was enough for me to revisit again. Try out this spot for date night as karaoke bumps. read more

A perfect bowl of pho means that I do not feel like adding condiments to except the mint, sprouts, jalapenos, and lime juice. Living in the bay area all my life, unfortunately, that's a huge rarity. But Pho John passed the test. Excellent, flavorful bowl of Pho with all the fixings, served up by an incredibly welcoming staff. Healthy portions of tender brisket, beef balls, tendon, you-name-it, it had it, brought together by a wonderfully seasoned both. You must be insane to open a pho place in the south bay in 2025 with all the competition, but this bowl of pho I had spoke to the confidence they have in the quality of their food. First off, the waitress Yen asked me whether I wanted my bean sprouts blanched first.... what? No pho shop ever asked me that question. Big green flag. Doing this removed some extra gaminess from the bean sprouts that I usually don't like while also keeping the bowl nice and hot and preserving the texture. Second green flag was the northern-style fresh wide noodles that were a joy to chew on. Awesome texture. Third green flag was the pickled garlic condiment that blew my mind. A perfect contrasting pungency that took the great bowl of pho over the top. This is a family-run restaurant that clearly cares about differentiating itself through its quality, thoughtfulness, and customer service. So so happy to find Pho John and can't wait to go back with friends and family. read more

Pho John - Yummy pungent pickled garlic - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food was amazing! Everything was seasoned perfectly and I enjoyed the service here at Pho John. I will be coming back!! Thank you so much! read more

Pho John - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The pho here is pretty good. It has good brother and the flavor is great. Apparently there's no msg. I got the pho with the ribs with meat balls. The service is good but we were the only ones there. The service people are nice and provided us with anything we needed. It's nice inside. Only con was the price. It's $19 per bowl read more

Pho John - Pho with the ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Final Thoughts: 3.50/5 To round up, this will be a soft 4 star. It's hard for me to give it a solid 4 star though because of the items provided. Major concern with pricing, but I'll get to that in a second. Experience wise, it was quite pleasant. The owner came out to speak with us and the servers and waitresses were nice right from the beginning. Overall, not bad. Food: Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc: 4.1/5 They advertised this to be wagyu beef, so let's start there. The meat is super tender; nice medium rare. Hard for me to confirm that this is wagyu since it had a similar mouthfeel to other restaurants where I have tried this dish. These chunks of meat are satisfying because they're thick and juicy. The sauce or marinade they used was delightful. Nice balance of sweet and saltiness and satisfies my tastebud preferences. This dish comes with a hefty portion of white rice. This mixed with the sauce on the plate was chef's kiss. There were some vegetables with this plate, but I could really only enjoy the lettuce. The tomatoes and cucumbers looked ever so slightly wilted. Perhaps it was an heirloom tomato and they just naturally look as such, but I digress. Bò Né: 3.4/5 **Note that this dish does not come with bread** When I think of this item, there are a few staple ingredients that come to mind: beef, paté, egg, bread on the side, and garnished with cilantro. Love that the plate was nicely sizzling upon arrival to the table. Main items were the piece of beef and egg. They had mushrooms, onions, fries, and a side salad. Seems so Americanized. Flavor was alright, but I think it needed more sauce and perhaps a different starch. Flavor wise, the meat was nicely seasoned. Nicely medium rare upon arrival, but does get dry as it cooks. The meat is kind of thin too. For the fries, 100% needs some salt on it because these were not seasoned at all. Again, this is where more sauce comes into play. For the side salad, there is a vinaigrette of sorts on it, which adds a nice tang and freshness. Contributes well to the dish if I'm looking at it as a whole. Phở Sườn Bò Đặc Biệt: xx I only tried the broth and the broth itself is really good. Nice flavor, very light, but has a deep flavor to it. The broth is quite transparent, so perhaps they do a really good job with skimming the foam. They stated that this broth doesn't have MSG; difficult to tell, but I digress. --------- Quality: Fair From their claims, no MSG, is in the broth. That is a plus for me because this is a very common ingredient used. Looking at the phở, fair amount, satiated upon completion, thick cuts of meat provided. For my rice plate, the meat was super tender, so perhaps it was wagyu. Perhaps not butter soft like other pieces of wagyu that I've tried, but not bad. Seems like of like the beef that I get a Costco if I'm being real. For my friend's sizzling plate, the meat was tender upon arrival at the table, but slowly got overcooked and became tougher to cut through. It was thin enough, so that helped us get through it. Price: Expensive Major points docked here. Price ranges from $22 to $35. For your average Vietnamese bowl of phở, the price ranges from $18 to $20. This bowl of phở was discounted for us today and the total came out to $21. Without the discount, it would have been $22. Moving onto my dish though...this was $34.90 without tax and tip. First time I've seen anyone round down 10 cents and I understand that tactic from a business standpoint, but that doesn't help me. This dish was pretty standard sized and looked like a dressed-up version of your homemade shaking beef. Perhaps the meat does contribute to 90% of this cost, but again, not ideal. For the sizzling plate, 100% not worth $25 for me. The meat probably contributed to 90% of this price tag too, but honestly, I still don't think that's worth it if I calculate out the ingredients. Service: Very friendly The service was really amazing. They were welcoming and inviting from the beginning. I appreciate that they want to make a good impression. They checked on us and the owner even came over to the tables there to just get some feedback and highlight some of the different components to the dishes we ordered. Ambiance: Standard Vietnamese restaurant with an entertainment stage Definitely your standard and average Vietnamese restaurants. Tables are all around the restaurant, kitchen in the back, and cashier right when you walk in. They also have a cute little entertainment stage on the left side when you walk in. Location/Parking: Parking is stressful here This restaurant is located on Story Road and in the plaza where Phở Gà Nhà is. Honestly, the parking is horrible. Most of the spots look like they would only fit a compact car. Definitely not made or forgiving for a full SUV car. We parked farther on the side because the spots are ever so slightly bigger. I still had to squeeze through my door though. The scene of cars trying to take turns moving was also really stressful to witness. read more

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This is a new place? The owner was nice enough to come out to have a conversation with us. I also learned how to use garlic to clean the taste buds and enjoy the soup more. We came here because the other place was too popular. This place is spacious, but not too many customers. They have their prison broth for pho. They don't have so many options for other Vietnamese dishes, but they are good with what they do. read more

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It's hands down the best pho in the Bay Area, especially in San Jose. My husband and son are big pho lovers, and we've tried countless places throughout the Bay, particularly in San Jose. Today was our first time trying the Special Combo Pho (#3) and Bún Chả Hà Nội, and both dishes were beyond words. The pho broth was rich, savory, and absolutely delicious--without MSG! I also loved that they included ngò gai, which is one of my favorite herbs when eating pho. The toppings were fresh and generous. As for the Bún Chả Hà Nội, the fish sauce had such a unique flavor. I'm usually not a fan of bún chả, but I genuinely enjoyed it today. Beyond these two, the menu offers many other options, and we can't wait to come back and try them all. The service was excellent. From the warm greeting at the door to the attentive staff throughout, everything felt welcoming. We even met the owners today--they were very friendly and kind. If you're a fan of pho or Bún Chả Hà Nội, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommended! read more

Pho John - Bún Chả Hà Nội - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The best part of the experience was the service, as she was friendly and helpful. The food was okay, nothing stood out on taste that would make me crave to come back. pricing was fair. They have karaoke, sing along at night , of which I did not partake-but the venue looks fun. read more

so i was already trying to go to the banh canh restaurant next door but they were closed so i settled here i ordered multiple things (intending on taking food to go) the guy in the black shirt said "oh my you're gonna eat all that??" when walking past me. not in a rude way at all but definitely not needed??? all of the staff were glued to their phones and not attentive to other customers as well. this place just didn't do it for me and wasn't a vibe. read more

Pho John - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Fantastic especially since they open till midnight on Friday and Saturday. BE FOREWARNED: they have karaoke on Friday and Saturday night so its gets loud! read more

The Pho here was amazing!!! The meat was soft and good quality. I had the seared rib eye pho and husband had the oxtail pho. read more

Pho John - Oxtail Pho with side of ribeye steak. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

A waitress grabbed napkins, plastic spoon, plastic folk with dirty gloves. There was a lady who wore black frame glasses, she spoke broken English. She stood at the desk preparing togo order, touched napkins, plastic spoon, plastic fork with her gloves. read more

Pho John - She uses dirty yellowish stained gloves to touch napkins, plastic spoon. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Sooo good. Dare I say best I've had in SJ. Took a chance and tried Pho John. Has northern style thick noodles with the most delicious homemade broth. Clearly tastes like the product of hours of simmered bones, no pastes or powders or bouillon - the real deal. John is a super nice guy and checked on us, making sure we enjoyed his masterful pho. Want to come back and watch some music! read more

Pho John - Exterior - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The lively ambience, amicable service and delectable pho are impeccable!! read more

Pho John - ox tail pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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What can I say?! This place is PHENOMENAL!! Located in the heart of Little Saigon in San Jose, this newly opened Vietnamese restaurant has awesome and delicious food. I've been to a ton of Vietnamese restaurants and this place by far is a very good one. Not only is the food great, the staff and especially the owner John, are very attentive to their customers and the customer service is above and beyond your normal dime a dozen Pho spots. Their pho soup and entrees are a good size portion and very good price for what you get. Whether you want a bowl to yourself or to share, they have it. The quality of ingredients used are way above the company standards and it shows. They use quality grade beef wagyu, which most restaurants don't have and Pho John takes the utmost care in their food. Honestly you will never go unsatisfied and hungry when you dine at Pho John. I recommend their beef pho with the rib bone. OMG!!!They're Bó Né is Tender Wagyu beef with eggs, pate, onions and French fries with a side of a small French roll (Banh mi) this by far is my most favorite dish there. Ask for his signature chimchurri if he's there. Goes great with the dish. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants some excellent quality and delicious Vietnamese food. Their drink selection is great too! If you want a good time then check out Club KH as well. Great food, Drinks and Karaoke! Can't go wrong with that combination. Fun spot to go to in the evening. read more

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Finally got a chance to try the new pho spot in San Jose today. It definitely lived up to the hype! I ordered #1 (pho suon bo dac biet). The broth was well balanced and aromatic. The beef was premium quality. Pho came with lots of scallions and each table had a jar of pickled garlics, just the way I like it as a Northern style pho (pho Bac) lover. Someone had said that the portion was smaller and I can see why. However, I think the portions in the restaurants in the US are way too big, so I actually liked the slightly smaller portion here. The staff was courteous and the restrooms were clean. This is probably my new favorite pho spot in SJ now. Will definitely come back! read more

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We came here because of words of mouth. Frankly, we did not have high expectation. San Jose has many Pho places and except for one or two, they are all mediocre and overpriced. And we were so surprised We had pho suon bo dac biet and it was truly special. Now I could taste the broth and the meat was just right. We also had bu'n cha, which we barely touched because we were already so full after sharing pho dac biet. Unfortunately, we left our take-out behind :-( and thus could not comment much. We also had drink rau ma which was exeptional. It tasted fresh and the drunk was much more concentrated than at other restaurants. You could actually smell and taste rau ma. We will be back to try other dish. This place was a good find and we highly recommended it. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, Pho John deserves your custom. One of the best pho broths I have had, and I have had many. Cha giò is not on the menu, but is top-notch. Order it and taste for yourself. read more

The pho is delicious. The broth has no taste of MSG in their pho dish. The fresh pho noodles is just right in texture and softness. We came around 7 pm for dinner and at 8 pm they dimmed the light and opened the stage to anyone who wants to sing or dance. read more

Pho John - My order. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

To provide ample context, I've been here three times. First occasion the pho was pretty good and I probably would have given it's 4.5 Stars. The meat was plentiful and the broth was very hearty and tasty. All the aromatics kind of perfect blend. The second visit I showed up 30 minutes after the opening time and they apparently weren't ready. They said I would have to come back in an hour for the flood to be ready. Third visit was very lackluster. The broth that I remember was no longer as flavorful. It lacked the flavors of the aromatics from before. The quantity of protein was probably sliced in half this time around. Based on the inconsistency I probably wouldn't come back. It's been a surprise across the spectrum every single time. So not really worth it's in my opinion. If you're going to be charging $20 for a bowl, it better be consistent and top notch every single time. read more

So good! We stumbled across this restaurant today cause the one we normally go after Happy Hollow to closed, so glad we did! Our server was beyond nice, food was fast to get out of the kitchen, nice and fresh. Food was amazing!! Will be going again read more

Pho John - Steak ribeye in the best sauce for my kiddo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my hundredth time here. For the spand of 1 month. I've tried many dishes here but Pho and Bo Ne Steak was the best, Pho, the meat was really juicy like it's melting, combining with the fresh broth and definitely no MSG in my opinion. The service was fairly quick to serve us with drinks and it took about 10 mins from ordering to getting served. Drinks here are amazing for the price, as you can tell in the photo, is filled to the top. What a way to refresh during a hot day. The ambiance is very chill and modern-design. At night it became a club that serve Vietnamese popular snacks and food, along with singing. read more

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Pho John did me wrong..Bad service ,bad food and bad environment. They host big parties and forget that you exist. This place needs to be call "Pho Wrong" Sorry ,but this place did not do it for me. This is our second try and they were consistently wrong. Hope they see this and do better! read more

great pho with flavorful broth. I enjoy the fact that the store opens late for take out

P 1 pho fresh is very delicious, taste good and smells good. Their customer services is excellent . read more

Pho John - P 1 combination - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Chef John pays attention to every detail in his dishes. He simmers the Pho for 16 hours, no short cuts. He uses American Wagyu for the beef, which comes out in the flavor of the broth. And the unami flavor is curated with fish sauce, without any MSG. It is very clear that Chef John is passionate about the integrity and authenticity of his food and preserving the Vietnamese heritage. Chef John can also customize the dishes according to your tastes, ask him for his recommendation before you order. I highly recommend. read more

Pho John - Chef John with Wagyu he serves - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very tasty pho with good meat portions and fresh noodles! There's a variety of different types of meat and cuts to choose from to add to your pho, and they're all so tender and flavorful. Met the owner, John, who was very kind and fun to talk to, which made the experience more special. The dining space is family friendly, but also good for a night out, as they have a stage and performances on certain nights. Overall, highly recommend! read more

Pho John - Peach tea - well balanced with orange and not too sweet! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time and the food was incredible, meat was very tender and delicious ! I had the opportunity to meet John himself and he was so kind and helpful. He checked in numerous times to make sure we were doing okay and to double check the food was tasting alright. Place was very clean as well, will be back for sure! read more

Pho John - Beef plate - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food and friendly service! Had a great Lunar New Year ambiance. Will return again.

The pho is phenomenal, and service is very quick and friendly. Will definitely be coming back here soon when in town!

Please Don't Come to This Restaurant We came at 6 PM excited to try this place -- big mistake. The server ignored us, took orders from people who arrived after us, and 3-4 tables got their food before us. By 6 PM they were already out of fresh noodles, and by 6:30 PM out of pho broth. Two of our Pho came with barely half the broth, 1 of other bowl had more broth. and the broth itself tasted like plain hot water. Drinks were forgotten and brought out when we asked for a check. Bun Cha Ha Noi came with 4 tiny lettuce leaves, a few pickles, and barely any meat. Egg rolls were burnt, and the excuse was, "Sorry, I'm busy." And the worst part? The guy who introduced himself to another table as the owner stood right next to us while we complained -- and completely ignored us. He walked around smiling and greeting every table except the two tables complaining about his food. This place is unorganized, careless, and not worth your money. Please don't come to this restaurant. read more