Delicious Banh Khot ! I was super happy with the taste and quantity…read more I got takeout here, and service was fast. Inside doesn't look too bad although I didn't stick around long. It was clean and bright. There is some seating but not very much, which is fine since it seems geared more towards take out and catering.

On the hunt for some banh khot as good as the ones in SoCal…read more We got an order of sausage spring rolls, banh khot and netted egg rolls. All were made to order and the staff was so sweet. The netted egg rolls and banh khot came with a baggie of greens: lettuce and fresh herbs. I thought everything was tasty, but if I'm being honest, it still wasn't on SoCal level. All our food was solid, though my friend found a hair halfway into her netted egg roll. She set it aside and tried not to think about further. We also ordered a sugar cane and passion fruit tea which was refreshing. They ran out of pandan waffles so we got the cookies to go (meh). Mostly a to-go establishment with party trays available. They do have a couple small tables and chairs if you want to eat there while it's fresh though.

Great Vietnamese seafood place, much enjoyed their foods and that excellent green dipping sauce …read more.. only wish they would have some veggie dishes, will definitely return soon!

My boyfriend and I stopped by for lunch because I was craving Bun Cha! This was actually the first…read morerestaurant I've seen that offers a Bun Cha with grilled pork and egg rolls, which I really appreciated. I loved having that extra variety to switch up the flavors throughout the meal. Yummmm. The Bun Cha Ha Noi comes in either a small ($28) or large ($47). Our server told us the small would be enough for two people, so that's what we ordered. When it arrived, it was a huge plate filled with fresh vegetables, noodles, and meat. Bonus: it also came with rice paper!!! I immediately loved this place even more. Since my boyfriend doesn't eat much of the herbs and vegetables, we went through the noodles and meat pretty quickly while sharing. I can definitely see how the small could feed two people if you're using all of the veggies, herbs, noodles and rice paper to make wraps. For us, though, we could've easily handled the large! We ended up ordering the chicken wings with garlic fish sauce afterward, and they were over. Wasn't a big fan but we finished it. Next time, we'll definitely be ordering the large Bun Cha platter and hopefully bringing more people with us so we can try more of their extensive menu!

Meat filled rice rolls (5/5): This plate was delicious!! The fish sauce was light and flavorful. It…read morebrought the whole dish together. It was great to have so many components to try and taste too! The staff was friendly and welcoming. We got seated quickly and staff asked if we wanted to sit outside or wait for a table inside which was nice. We sat outside and they had curtains to shield customers from the sun.

Finally tried this place after years of avoiding the notoriously long weekend lines!…read more I stopped by on a Saturday around 11:20AM and only waited about 5 minutes to get seated. The seating is mostly outside with just a few tables indoors. They seemed pretty understaffed. There were several open tables that just needed to be cleared, yet a long line was forming to be seated. Overall, the service is definitely on the slower side, it took about 30 minutes just for my order to come out. For food, I ordered the Dac Biet (#1) to sample a bit of everything. The plate was big and the portions were very generous. The banh cuon (rice rolls) were fresh, soft, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The other items on the plate complemented well with the rice rolls but were pretty standard.

"I TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT PLACE!!"…read more To be honest, I had no idea that my well intended text to tell one of my best friends about my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in SJ would trigger such a response from her. While she might think otherwise, I genuinely had no recollection of her apparently telling me about this place all of those years ago! Regardless, though, in the end, the joke is clearly on me because it took me so long to come here a couple of years ago. However, evidenced by the number of dishes I've ended up trying here, I'd like to think I've made up for some of that lost time! Even though they aren't far off or hidden away, it feels like Thien Long is easy to overlook, especially given how congested their complex can get. Yet, despite how busy their parking lot can get, the restaurant itself is surprisingly large, as they have a bunch of tables for groups large or small (we've never had to wait). What's more, the menu here is AWESOME. Beyond just the normal slate of appetizers, pho, noodle soups, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls, it also has a terrific selection of specialties and entrees that aren't super common. In particular, their signature Bun Cha Ca La Vong is something I've only seen at a handful of places (and pricier ones, at that). -- (#A2) CHA GIO - Fried Vietnamese Egg Rolls...$6 Probably the least impressive thing I've had here, but it was still perfectly fine. While the portion felt a little light, the filling tasted okay, the egg roll was crispy, and I liked that it wasn't all that oily. -- (#17) PHO GA DAI - Rice Noodle Soup w/ Chicken Meat and Organs...$17.95 (large) I don't know if me being sick had anything to do with it, but this really hit the spot. The soup felt so warm and homely and I love how there was a good balance and amount of chicken and noodles. -- (#31) BUN CHA HANOI - BBQ Pork & Pork Patties with Thin Noodles...$17.95 I've been on the hunt for a version of this as good as my go-to spot's in SF that closed and this is easily the best I've found so far. The pork patties are really juicy and I liked the bit of char on the BBQ pork. Plus, they sure didn't skimp on the amount of leaves or meat. -- (#36A & #36B) THIT BO XAO HANH HUONG CUON BANH TRANG (Thien Long Stir Fried Beef & Onions) & BUN CHA CA LA VONG (Grilled Fish) with Thin Noodles, Vegetables, and Rice Paper...$35.95 We saw another table get a half & half order and knew we had to do the same to try both. While the slices of beef were good, the "grilled" (fried) fish was the absolute star. Each piece was lightly breaded, well seasoned with turmeric, and very flakey. -- (#3) PHO CHIN, NAM, GAU, GAN - Rice Noodle Soup with Well Done Brisket, Flank, Plate, and Tendon...$17.50 (large) This may not have been the best I've had, but this isn't far behind. The broth is beefy and rich, yet not that fatty/greasy, and I love how the bowl came loaded with a balanced ratio of meats to noodles. -- (#32) BUN CHA CA THIT NUONG - Grilled Fish, BBQ Pork, and Vegetables with Thin Noodles...$18.95 Essentially the combination of two of my favorite Vietnamese dishes anywhere, which is perfect for when I can't decide on what to get. The only things missing are the Pork Patties and the rice paper, but you can't have it all. -- (#56B) COM TAM DAC BIET - Pork Chop, Shredded Pork, Fried Shrimp Cake, and Steamed Egg Loaf with Broken Rice...$18.95 This wasn't the best one I've had, but it's definitely up there. The Pork Chop was really flavorful, the Shrimp Cake was crispy, the Egg Loaf was super thick, and I love how they gave a side of soup, which a lot of places don't typically do. Along with how delicious the food is, the other thing that I like about Thien Long is the service. Not only are all of the workers and servers really nice, but they're surprisingly attentive. Plus, the restaurant always looks and feels so clean! The only thing about Thien Long that I hate, besides the parking and how far away they are from me (I'd come here far more than I should if they were closer), is how they've essentially set an impossible standard for most pho joints to match. Really, they all just seem so basic now that I know how much more I can get here, both in terms of taste and menu options. Over the years, I've been more than happy to make the drive down here and I'm more than happy to keep doing it to get my fix of my Vietnamese favorites. Which is really something these days considering how gas is currently $eleventy dollars a gallon (#pain).

This Vietnamese restaurant offers a spacious, clean dining area and a pretty large menu with plenty…read moreof options to choose from. The staff greeted us warmly and provided friendly service throughout our meal. I ordered the rare beef pho, which was fine but fairly average in flavor. My friend ordered the vegetarian noodles, and those were actually quite good. Overall, the food didn't really stand out to me, but nothing was bad either. I appreciated the comfortable space, cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety on the menu. I'd be open to coming back and trying something different next time.

Go for the promo allll day…read more BBH + Banh Ram It for $18.20 - best bang for buck in the Bay hands down

They have amazing happy hour deals!!!! sometimes the bbh is…read morea bit inconsistent, its usually always tasty but the last time i went, they mightve rushed my order. my noodles were a but harder. my go to bbh spot!!

Was in the San Jose area this weekend and decided to visit since I've seen people talk about this…read moreplace online. They said it's their fav BBH spot so I had to see for myself. The BBH broth was great. It wasn't too oily but also had a nice flavor. I could tell they put good ingredients into their broth. I looooved the Vietnamese ham. It was flavorful and has a nice texture. My bf said the tendon was his favorite part. Would recommend for BBH and also their sugar cane juice.

Great place if you're ever craving bun bo hue. It comes with pig blood, pork slices, beef slices,…read moreand cha. I like that you can upgrade from a regular to large for only a dollar difference! They also give you a side of chili oil, shrimp paste, shredded cabbages, lime, and bean sprouts for more flavor! There's never a wait despite the busy weekend lunch hours. Inside is super spacious. Lots of tables. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff. Food also comes out super quick! Would definitely recommend if you're into bun bo hue, looking for a quick bite, or if you're ever in the area. Place is super authentic

Best bun cha and beef stew. Love this place so much, staffs are very friendly especially Amy. She…read moreis amazing.

Ryan is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel incredibly welcome with his…read morewarm and friendly service. He can speak Chinese which is a plus to me as a Chinese :) It's not every day you find such genuine hospitality, and it really made our meal special. Speaking of the meal, the food was excellent across the board. We ordered the pho, and it was absolutely fantastic--the broth was rich, aromatic, and packed with flavor, while the noodles were perfectly cooked. If you're looking for a spot with both amazing food and a wonderful atmosphere, this is the place to be. We will definitely be coming back soon!

This was absolutely amazing, one of my favorite meals from a Vietnamese restaurant in the US ever…read more They have a wide variety on the menu beyond just your standard pho and vermicelli, and a large vegan selection as well. I got V8 banh cuon tay ho chay which came with flour sheet, stuffed flour sheet, yam tempura, mung bean tempura, fried tofu, veggies, and then they even brought out a vegetarian dipping sauce for me. Everything was absolutely delicious, I especially enjoyed the flour sheet when dipped in the sauce, and the yam tempura. The mung bean tempura was also really interesting, it sort of looked and tasted like a muffin. I also got a pennywort juice since my Vietnamese friend said she drank it growing up in Vietnam and had never seen it on a menu in the US before. It was very interesting, not really sweet at all, I mostly liked it but it had a slightly weird aftertaste. The service was good enough, the waiters weren't super attentive or particularly friendly but our food came out quickly and we had no issues. The interior is spacious and clean. When I asked for a takeout container it even came with a little cup for dipping sauce which was really nice. Highly highly recommend!

Came back with friends. You push a button to call the server over. The space is clean and…read morecomfortable with acceptable spacing between tables. My friends got the grilled pork over rice while I went with fruit pork wraps. Thus is a classic VN dish that you assemble on your own at the table. The lettuce leaves form the taco shell base, then the moistened rice paper, then your fillings. Noodles, pork, mint leaves and more. I should have asked for freeh sliced jalapeños. Next time. Afish sauce is at the table so pour on to taste.

BUSY. This place was so busy during lunch time. Gavin and I had to put our name on the list and…read morewait to be seated. The atmosphere was loud and bustling but it was refreshing to see people out and enjoying their meal. We were seated and our order was taken about 5 minutes after. Because it was so busy, the server did no check to see if we need a refill of our iced water. The pho was good and the broth was clean and aromatic. I love how this place is nestled near the 85 freeway.

We came on a hot day for dinner. Since it was pretty hot I wanted a vermicelli bowl. We did get a…read moresmall kids pho for my daughter. My husband got a vermicelli bowl too - he got it first and said the fish sauce was super spicy. Mine came and the fish sauce was way too spicy for me. I asked for non- spicy fish sauce and the waiter told me they were all pre- made and prepped. I complained to another waiter and he told me to have it with soy sauce. No accommodations. I have never had that happened. My husband who can tolerate spicy said it was a bit spicy and his nose got clogged. We ordered a regular bowl of pho for me. We had to pay for 3 full meals + a kids pho. I feel like they should have done a better job - how hard is it to make another batch of fish sauce - it's just water sugar lemon juice and fish sauce concentrate. Will not return.

The food has been consistently the same there for the amount of times I've been there, which is…read moreover the years. Honestly, they're as consistent as Michelin star restaurants in my opinion. I feel like I finish the salad before I even finish the meat most of the time.

The primary protein meats on the menu were duck and chicken. We ordered duck with a side of noodles…read moreas well as chicken salad with a side of noodles and also some eggrolls. The standout dish was the egg rolls. They arrived hot, golden brown, and perfectly crisp, with a satisfying crunch and a flavorful filling that made them the best part of the meal. The food, however, wasn't the reason for my rating. The restaurant's cleanliness left me concerned. I noticed cobwebs that appeared to have been hanging in place for a long time, along with dirt and grime collecting in corners throughout the dining room. Even the menus felt sticky, with a visible film of grease and small food particles still clinging to them. The faded print and worn condition made them look as though they hadn't been replaced in years. Those details created an impression of neglect that made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. With a thorough deep cleaning and some updated menus, this restaurant could create a much more welcoming dining experience. Until then, the cleanliness issues overshadow what was otherwise an average meal.