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4.3 (88 reviews)
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Bun cha. Tastes great but a lot of work.
Dee K.

Great service, great food, reasonable prices. We might have a new favorite Vietnamese restaurant.

Bun Bo Hue + Bone In Short Rib
Rachel L.

What a lovely family owned spot! I came with two friends and we shared one pho, one bun bo hue, an appetizer, bo ne, and three drinks. The pho broth was so clean; definitely more of a northern taste with plenty of herbs. The bun bo hue was delicious! We got the bone in short rib and it was actually so tender I highly recommend. We got the Bo Ne as well, which looked like it got overcooked to medium well, but it was super juicy and tender. The pate and tomato sauce went amazing with the fries on the side. One thing about this spot is they cook their beef so well! The garlic butter chicken wings had a great aroma but were a bit on the drier side in my opinion. Good flavor though. Smashed avocado and iced milk latte were very good but the avoacado smoothie was lacking sugar for sure. The manager told us they've been open for over a year but business has been slow, so I hope they gain more traction. If you're reading this and craving pho, stray away from your regular spot and try this place out! You won't be disappointed!

Great place!
Steve F.

Such a great place. The owner's are so nice and helpful. The restaurant and bathrooms are super clean. I ordered Bun Bo Hue with a short rib. It was the best ever. The dish of vegetables was very fresh and huge. They have sauces and garlic on the tables. I will be going back.

Mariela M.

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!

Sunny R.

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

Steak sizzzzling plate

Food, Quality, Service is amazing Don't need to overhaul with words. Definitely a must check out

Veggies that come w/ the Bo Ne
Timothy N.

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.

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Kiesha L.

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.

Happy hour discount from their website.
Lisa L.

Every time we came here it hasn't been busy and I think people are really sleeping on this place. We're ordered a variety of dishes on the menu at different visits and everything is seasoned well, the waitstaff is friendly. I'm taking one star off because they advertise a 25% off Happy Hour discount on their website but don't honor it in the restaurant, which is not a good business practice. The owner should either take that off the website or honor what they advertise.

Bun cha Ha Noi
Toni L.

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:

Tiger prawn noodles
Helma Z.

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!

Destroyed B7

Second time here based off the boss's recommendation, got the b7. Truly the best pho spot in sj, have had many many pho spots, but this takes the cake. Broth is so garlicky and amazing

Yummy pungent pickled garlic
Erik E.

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.

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

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

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

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does not take card my husband and i tried to pay. they said they dont accept card. we paid by zelle.

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Service spot on. Hanoi noodle great balance and flavor. Singing staff tells you its a good vibe.

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one of the best Pho and Me and my Family like the karaoke inside. Good vibes inside! Highly recommended

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