Finally decided to try the local neighborhood pho place! It was great timing since the entire family was sick, so we definitely needed soup. We arrived at the restaurant around 4:30 pm a Thursday and it was empty! The only people in the dining room were staff and people picking up to go orders. Nothing special about the ambiance but it was definitely still and quiet while we were dining. The pho came in about 10 minutes! It definitely hit the spot, good broth and amount of meat. I still prefer other pho spots but it's good to try a local spot. read more

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We frequent this place and realize that they are consistent. Any dish you order, it will be good. Pork chop with egg roll and rice is yummy. The pho is clean tasting and hits that comfort spot in your tummy. read more

Pho LA - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Always happy to eat pho here. It's fast, easy to find a table and tasty. Plenty of space and good service. I've been here almost 10 times. read more

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

I love banh mi sandwiches a lot and found this place nearby and it seemed to have good options . So I called them up for take out order for pulled pork banh mi and they said it will be ready in 15 mins . I reached before 15 minutes were over and they had the order ready already ,which was impressive . The complex had ample parking . The prices are reasonable. The lady on the front counter was friendly. However my biggest issue was I felt there was very very less amount of actual pork in the banh mi. I have had banh mis from many places before and I have never seen so less meat inside . It felt like having a veg banh mi almost . Also it had a weird non pleasant subtle smell when the wrapper was on it . I am not sure what was it . I ate some of it but couldn't finish it all . This was the first time I so hated a banh mi . I will not buy banh mi sandwiches from here again . 2 stars for the friendly staff and for how quickly they served the order . read more

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I came here on a late night after a long day of work and studying, and while all pho restaurants in the immediate area were closed, this one was open a little later. The staff was awesome and they didn't mind how late I came (30 min before closing). There was someone that came at 9pm on the dot. They were super accommodating and attentive. The food was prepared very nicely. The place was large with seating for all types of parties. Now on for the food. I was craving a rice plate. I have yet to try the soups. The rice plate was delicious! I gotta say though, I was not a big fan of how they make their shrimp cake compared to other areas. I will definitely come back to try other food on the menu! read more

Pho LA - Rice plate, bbq pork and shrimp, and shrimp cake - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The service here was really poor and the ambiance is nothing special. Nobody came to check in or refill my water while dining in. I waited at my table after I finished my pho and after waiting for a while I went up to the front to pay and they were confused on why I was there. I just told them I wanted to pay for my food since I didn't get the bill. The pho was okay, nothing special due to the meat feeling like an older low quality frozen cut steak. I wanted to give this place another shot, but they failed since the service was awful and the food was nothing special. I wouldn't recommend coming here after I've had a few poor experiences at this place. read more

Pho LA - Drink with no lid - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time ordering out ordered the number 10 to go very flavorful. The only thing is all the meat was very fatty very little meat to eat lots and lots of noodles. Curious if it would be different service if dining in.? read more

Pho LA - All fat! Little to no meat!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

01-24-25 love the Pho here. Can't go wrong with the food. Service is good dining area always clean. Prices are fare. One of my go to places if I want some comfort food. read more

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Came here a few times and they're always good. The restaurant is clean and the service is good. I'm not in to Pho (yeah I know) so I get the rice plates and they are tasty. I got the lemon beef today and it was spicy and delicious. The spice was a 7 out of 10 which is my limit. My wife gets the Pho and she loves it. It's a solid place for Viet cuisine. read more

Pho LA - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Party of six adults and two kids. I ordered a large rare steak pho which was good. Husband ordered the lemongrass rice plate which was tasty, but spicy. All in all, food was good and service was too. read more

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I loved the boba , I asked 10 % sugar and it was very good Also the food was pretty good read more

One of my favorite local pho places around. I think they have the best banh mis - the bread is nice and fluffy, with a good mix of veggies and meat. I like that they ask if I want it with all the fixings (cilantro, pickled veggies, jalapeno). Another favorite is the pork rice plate, that usually takes me around 2 meals to finish. The pork is flavorful, usually not too fatty, but still tender. Their pho is also pretty decent, plenty of noodles that hold up nicely with the soup, and also an equal amount of meat. While east side probably has better tasting pho, this still hits the spot. And finally their vietnamese iced coffee is just okay, a little more roasted than I like, but it is strong. Overall, the ingredients are fresh and flavors are good. We usually pick up to go, but service has also been fantastic when we eat there. read more

Food, great! I ordered #31, Shrimp, chicken, and rice vermicelli soup and #24 Egg roll, vegetarian (4) and spent about $21. Hefty portion of soup, with more vegetables, meat, and noodles than broth. Delicious broth. Professional and polite service. Would get these menu items again. Ordered takeout. read more

I really like the bon mi sandwiches here as well as the chow fun. The portion sizes are generous as well. The food is great, but it's the staff that make this our go-to. They're really friendly and welcoming to kids. read more

I live very close to Pho LA and it has been way too long since I have been back. I was craving a sandwich, so I was originally headed to Mr. Pickle which is in the same shopping center, but I saw Pho LA and I was hoping they sold Banh Mi's. Right as you walk up to the restaurant, they had a sandwich board in front with the list of their Banh mi options. I ordered the BBQ Pork Banh Mi. It was very good and I will be back sooner than later to try the options. read more

Pho LA - BBQ Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is our go to Vietnamese place. Consistently. Not usually crowded. I get the shrimp vermicelli bile and spring rolls. I like to add a drop of chili oil to the peanut dipping sauce because I prefer it to have a little more heat but it is reliably good. read more

I absolutely love Pho La. Anytime my husband and I are craving Pho we always come to Pho La. Matter a fact we moved recently out of San Jose but we always travel down because of how much we enjoy this spot! We switched it up in this picture, however we always gets a number 1 & number 12 both have beef and they are also so so rich and delicious. The service is always very quick and they are always attentive to your needs. I definitely recommend! read more

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Pho LA in San Jose is one of my go-to spots. The chicken pho is solid -- flavorful, comforting, and always hits the spot. What really sets this place apart for me is their house-made chili oil -- it's seriously addictive. I always leave with a jar to go! I've only ever ordered the pho because it's that good, but my brother swears by their sandwiches, and my husband is a fan of the fried rice. Maybe one day I'll branch out, but for now, I'm perfectly happy sticking with what I love. read more

This place has quality, fresh Pho of all kinds but has so much more! There is a full menu plus a vegetarian section as well. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Pho or has always wanted to try it! read more

Gosh we keep hitting this spot and PHO LA promises low key chill vibe, clean environment and timely service. I love their shrimp spring roll- it's always consistent, prefect texture and sauce has amazing flavor. Can't get enough of this!! If it's your first time, the combination rice plates, beef pho and the fried rice are reallly amazing options. They open until 10pm everyday I was told when I inquired if they were open for Labor Day read more

The food is delicious. The service is great. The restaurant is clean and well kept. Love this place

My favorite pho restaurant here in San Jose! Their broth is so flavorful and so good. They're always consistent, have good customer service, and a clean restaurant overall. Be sure to get a side of egg rolls! read more

Great food great atmosphere! People are so nice ! They give a generous amount of food ! read more

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One of my friends said he liked Pho La, so I gave it a try recently. You really need to be looking for it, as it is literally in the back corner of the Santa Teresa Square (Nob Hill & Starbucks) on Santa Teresa & Snell. Pho La is a decent size place with multiple 4-tops, 2-tops, and even 6-tops. There was only one table occupied when I arrived on a Friday night around 5:30. In addition to pho, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls, they had banh mi, short ribs, and some Chinese dishes. I tried their #1 Pho which was supposed to come with rare steak, flank, brisket, tendon, & tripe. There was nothing rare in my bowl when it arrived. The best part of pho is supposed to be the broth, rich and gelatinous from hours of simmering with beef bones but this soup was pretty bland. The noodles were a bit over cooked too. I also tried an order of their salt & pepper tofu. The tofu was piping hot but not very salty or peppery. Based on this visit, I wouldn't order pho here again, but I might give one of their rice plates or vermicelli bowls a try. I didn't get a very hospitable vibe from the people working there, but based on the interactions of customers dining in and picking up to go, it sounded like there were a bunch of regulars. I'll have to ask my friend what he likes about Pho LA, as my food and service were just okay. read more

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Just when I thought this place couldn't get any better.... I tried their Thai tea. It was AMAZING. When I go to restaurants I never expect them to have good boba, but oh my god this place is the exception. I ordered their Thai tea with boba and it changed my life. So good. read more

Great taste of Pho! The soup is purely boiled from beef bones instead of a mixing of sources or powders.

Great food, always consistent. This is the only pho place my daughter will eat at. Owners are nice every time.

Pho is average, but it's not bad. I would prefer it be more flavorful and have more meat. Service is decent. The ambience is a regular restaurant but I did go late at night. So it was quiet. read more

The location is convenient for the area and parking is plentiful. The pho is on the border of okay and bad. While I enjoyed it, for the price I paid I came out thinking it was worth it to drive the extra miles to go to East Side. I didn't enjoy how they cooked my noodle as it was clumped together and breaking it up caused it to break into small little pieces. This is a Pho place I'll go to if I can't reach the other ones in San Jose. read more

I go to this place just to have my favorite dish - spicy stir fried Lemongrass chicken which is so hard to find in a Vietnamese restaurant these days. It's a family owned business. They don't speak much English but the lady owner is very courteous and the place is clean. Little pricy though! read more

I'm here 3+ days out of the week. Their pho is delicious and the noodles are exactly the right consistency. I can't get enough!! Their rice vermicelli bowls are also delicious too. The service is top notch. Great place to eat and really good variety of things to eat. My daughter likes the boba. read more

The place is simple yet beautiful, and it smells delicious when you walk in. The service is amazing and very attentive, and the food is yummy read more

Pho LA - I ordered pho with thick rice noodles, but they were missing. Even with this mishap, the taste of the food was perfect. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went here on a Wednesday afternoon because I was in the area and in the mood for pho. Ordered a #3, rare, well done and beef balls with small noodles. It was very mediocre, noodles had a slimy texture to them and the broth tasted very bland akin to dishwater. Couldn't finish my bowl, I won't be back; there's much better spots in the East side of San Jose. read more

Pho LA - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The Shaking Beef was pretty good, but tasted different than I expected. I've eaten Shaking Beef once before coming here and the beef was really tasty, tender, and flavorful. It also came with a bed of lettuce and bell peppers and onions on the side. The peppers and onions were cooked nicely where they were still a bit crunchy. When eating the Shaking Beef at Pho La the meat was perfectly cooked where the meat was tender and juicy. The meat didn't have much flavor compared to the previous restaurant I went to, so it wasn't as tasty. It was still good, but it was not what I was expecting. I figured that the Shaking Beef, despite being from a different restaurant, might taste the same or similar. The plate or food was still filling and looked yummy. I liked that the veggies were still crunchy and that the meat was cooked well. Overall, I like Pho La for my previous experiences. I usually order Curry Chicken or Mongolian Beef. These two dishes never disappoint! read more

Pho LA - Shaking Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Bummed about this place. Basically, once I saw a cockroach roaming about the women's bathroom (on the baby changing table, of all places!!!), my appetite dropped significantly. Service: really kind people who took our orders. Food: got the shrimp spring rolls and it was decent. I asked for the fish sauce since I like that sauce better than the sweeter sauce that they provide. Cleanliness: not the cleanest. Tables were a bit sticky. When I showed the server the picture of the cockroach he nodded and said that they have an issue with them. He didn't seem phased at all! Just wondering if this place passes inspection? Will not return. read more

Awful service and food Rude man who has no customer care The place smells The veg spring rolls had no taste and the sauce was awful Never going back read more

Ok, I didn't expect much from this place but both the chicken and beef pho were pretty good! I was especially surprised by the chicken pho-- the meat was ok (just shredded white chicken meat) but the broth was so tasty. I ordered 2 separate times to-go and finished the entire thing, broth included! I have yet to try dining in here, but so far I am impressed. Glad I found a place close to home so we don't have to go to Vietnam Town for good pho. read more

Great pho! Came here and had the veggie pho and it was delicious and super filling. My friend got the chicken noodles and he really enjoyed it as well. I will say that they do take a little while to come out with the food and there is a bit of a wait but it's worth it! read more

Great food for an affordable price. Their Banh Mi sandwiches are all great. Rice plates are also great choices for dinner. Pho #1 is a comfort food for colder nights in winter . Service is alright, they're family and asian owned which is a huge plus. Nice quaint shop near the Nob Hill with a place for an easy dinner. Ambiance is for a nice evening out. DEFINITELY cheaper than fast food and tastes miles better. Also serves boba which is alright if you're into that. Egg rolls are meh in my opinion, tastes like any other take out place. But everything else on their menu tastes and looks home cooked, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Try this place out. Hidden gem in South San Jose. Update August 2024: Their chicken banh mi has gone down in quality... like what even is that?? Had a funky smell and seemed spoiled. Pork banh mi is the way to go. read more

Came for lunch at noon on a Wednesday. Not too busy and was seated right away. Service was friendly and quick. Ordered the goi cuon nem nuong, and Grilled Prawns Grilled Pork and Shrimp Cake over Steamed Rice. Both came quickly and were pretty tasty. Might come again when in the area. read more

Pho LA - a plate of vietnamese food - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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