Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Pho Luc Lac

    4.5 (686 reviews)
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 month ago

    Order Pho Luc Lac Takeout or Delivery

    Pho Luc Lac Photos

    Business Info

    PHO LUC LAC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

    Recommended Reviews - Pho Luc Lac

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Hot Jasmine green tea
    Diane W.

    We came here today for the first time for lunch. We both love Vietnamese food, so we were excited to see what they had to offer. They are located in the Branham shopping center off of Branham and Rose Ave. They share a huge parking lot with other establishments in that center. When we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. I noticed that all the tables were taken. They were very busy. The inside is very nice and each table has a caddy with silverware, chopsticks and napkins as well as hot sauce and hoisin sauce. We studied the menus we were given. Ice water was brought out to us while we were deciding on what we wanted. We ordered two hot jasmine green teas to start with. For our appetizer we ordered the shrimp and pork spring rolls. My hubby decided to get the grilled shrimp rice vermicelli bowl and I ordered the Shaken Beef rice plate with tomato garlic rice. I was asked how I wanted the beef to be cooked. I chose medium rare. Our hot teas came out right away followed by our spring rolls. The tea was hot and soothing. The spring rolls were delicious with the peanut sauce it came with. Our mains, came out next. My hubb loved his grilled shrimp rice vermicelli bowl. He also liked the side of fish sauce that came with it. My Shaken Beef plate was absolutely delicious. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and was so tender. The flavor of the beef, with the peppers and onions, with a savory sauce, was so good. The tomato garlic rice was also tasty. I liked that there was some salad on my plate as well. The dish was amazing. Both main dishes we received had generous portions and we thought the prices were decent. The staff were so nice and attentive. Our overall experience was excellent. The food was very good as wells as the customer service. We look forward to returning soon.

    Bo Luc Lac ( Shaken Beef)
    Justin D.

    Came here for lunch after craving a dish from my child hood! Found this spot and ordered the Bo Luc Lac and oh my good ness this is my new GO TO spot for this dish! Bo Luc Lac - 10/10 Perfect score, the flavor of the rice is so delicious and they even offer lemon with salt and pepper! The beef is so soft and full of flavor it almost melts in your mouth. Loved this dish so much after I finished eating my plate I ordered a 2nd one, but due to popular demand they ran out of the Red Rice! The interior design is very aesthetic and reminds me of authentic Vietnamese decor. The server said they get a lot of their materials from there. Furthermore, servers were great and very attentive as well! They mentioned that this dish is extremely popular and when they run out of the red rice that's it for the day, so just keep that in mind when coming here.

    Rib Eye Over Fried Rice
    Didi N.

    I've had so many people recommend this place so I'm glad I finally got to try it the other day! We went on a Sunday night and it wasn't super busy. The inside is nice and clean. We got seated and struggled to order because they had so many versatile items! We ended up with the rib eye fried rice and pho dac biet. Our rib eye dish came with a MOUND of rice. It was a lot. The dish itself was really good and had a homey feel to it. The pho was solid. I will definitely be returning to try the pad thai (my weakness) and bun bo hue!

    Eye Round Steak Noodle Soup
    Ed L.

    Felt like eating pho and found this spot on Yelp. Pictures look legit so came to try. And it does have some delicious food coming out from their kitchen! I got a pho bowl and my daughter got a rice plate with grilled pork chop; and they really hit the spot! The rice noodles were done right and stayed firm throughout the meal and broth had a nice deep flavor as well. My daughter also really enjoyed her plate of food; and we left there very happy customers. Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5

    shaken beef
    Jessica H.

    The shaken beef with tomato rice was delicious. Super tender steak (which is cooked to your liking) that was paired with onions and peppers making for a savory dish. It was so good, I really enjoyed it. The side of pickled veggies and the lime were bright and added acidic flavor to the meal to round it out. The tomatoes were also so fresh, yum. There's a side of salt and pepper for seasoning. The tomato rice was cooked well and flavorful. The presentation was dreamy. So beautiful haha.

    Mary H.

    I was back in Bay visiting family. My sister had a taste for Pho, so you know what I did. Went on Yelp and looked for places with four stars and up. After reading few reviews of similar spots, we settled on this place. We weee seated immediately and our order was take quickly We ordered a variety of dishes as there were four of us. Pho with chicken, spring rolls with pie and the other one was vegetables only. Shrimp fried rice, pork chops, lemon grass chicken with white rice and a middle dish with sunny side up egg. All delicious! Service was excellent. Average dish cost $16

    Fried egg $3
    Henry M.

    Came in this afternoon with wifey, they were very busy but was able to seat us right away. True to Vietnamese restaurant style they asked if we were ready to order about 5 seconds after giving us the menu " honestly what is it about Vietnamese restaurants wanting to take your order seconds after they give you the menu? lol!" Anyway I told them we needed a bit more time. I ended up ordering the vermicelli bowl comes with fresh vegetables, noodles one fried egg roll and meat. Wifey got the pork chops with rice and a side order of a sunny side up egg "$3 extra for one egg?" to put on top of her rice. And a Vietnamese coffee. The food came out fast and hot, my vermicelli bowl looked absolutely amazing, I love the amount of fresh veggies they used, the flavors were spot on unfortunately their fish sauce didn't have the punch that I am used too " you know that distinctive umami flavor you get? Just wasn't there" and the fried egg roll left my mouth dry, their hot sauce is not as hot as other Vietnamese restaurants however I thought it was pretty tasty, overall the dish was good and filling. The service is excellent and they keep the restaurant very clean as well.

    amy

    Walked in and the guy who greeted us at the door was very kind! We went on a gloomy rainy day so the ambience when we walked in was very mellow, quiet, and relaxing. The place itself was seemingly very clean and well taken care of! The menu looked good, generic but they had a few staples that have always proved delicious! I ordered the regular sized brisket pho and the soup and noodles were yummy.... Decent amount of meat they gave me. The strips of brisket were long but they were a tad too tough and chewy for my liking. I'm pretty sure the fried wontons were homemade- stuffing was meaty and filled and deliciously moist... however, the wraps they used for the wontons were a tad too dough-y. Service was really cool though! And I wouldn't consider myself picky at all!! I wanted a nice satisfying bowl of pho on a gloomy day and this place did the job for me!! I would come again and I am definitely willing to give their other dishes a try.

    Spring Rolls
    Lindsey M.

    We got delivery from here tonight after a pho craving and a Yelp search. So while I can't speak to service or the physical location, I can comment on the food. We got spring rolls, chicken pho and shaken beef. The food was fresh, bright, and they served good portions. The broth was amazing, so much depth of flavor. It was rich but also light with all of the typical aromatics and spices. The add-ins of hoisin, basil, sriracha, cilantro, and green onions rounded it out (I always skip the bean sprouts). The shaken beef was tender and had a sweet and savory combo that really worked with the tomato rice. We got too full to eat the spring rolls, but I have no doubt they will be delicious in a couple of hours. Definitely going to be a place we go back to.

    vietnamese chicken salad
    Peter N.

    We were lucky and there was one table open for us at 1pm on a busy saturday afternoon. We literally beat the rush because there were immediately 2-3 larger parties that came in after we were seated. The restaurant was packed, with many togo orders occupying the staff's attention. We ordered the vietnamese chicken salad as an appetizer to share, and I got the eye round, brisket, and tendon pho. Split among 3 people, the salad and a personal dish was plenty of food. The vietnamese chicken salad was really good, primarily because of the fish sauce dressing, which carries the whole salad (I would recommend). The pho was also very flavorful and the selection of meat was pretty standard. Given the busyness, the restaurant got a little noisy at times, but it wasn't much of an issue (just an observation).

    Spring Rolls 5
    James K.

    Probably the best pho you can get outside of the east side. BBH 5 stars. Spring Rolls 5 stars. Rice plates 5 stars. Only bad thing about them is they close whenever they want. Been disappointed showing up craving pho and seeing a closed sign. But when they're open they're SOLID

    Bryan C.

    Comparing to other Pho restaurants in the area, Pho Luc Lac is famous for their house specials, such as Pho Luc Lac, the caramelized pork belly rice, and the crispy chow fan and they are all amazing. The restaurant gets busy during meal time, so make sure you come early or just order take out. Their indoor seating ares is adequate and not to crowded.

    Fish Sauce Wings
    Cheryl E.

    Only got to try 2 things off their menu, and I would definitely be back for both. Opted for the BBH and it was perfectly lemongrassy, and spicy. They didn't skimp on the proteins they put in and I devoured every noodle. Also got the fish sauce wings which were sweet, salty, savory all in one. We came in an hour before closing and our food came out quick so we had time to enjoy with out being rushed out.

    Thit Kho

    See all

    8 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    19 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    30 days ago

    Helpful 46
    Thanks 21
    Love this 44
    Oh no 1

    26 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 18
    Thanks 9
    Love this 13
    Oh no 4

    3 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Robert H.
    0
    207
    1407

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daniel E.
    18
    11
    10

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T C.
    0
    66
    3

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of An B.
    28
    59
    17

    3 months ago

    I had the Pho Luc Lac. IMO, this is the best pho in the South Bay. Quality meat, delicious broth, fast service. Place is clean.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 18

    Ask the Community - Pho Luc Lac

    When do you guys open back up from Vietnamese New Year?

    We are open now

    Is there multiple noodle options for the pho like specifically egg noodle and flat noodle?

    Yes... I always asked for the egg noodles instead of rice noodles and it's no problem not sure about the size of the noodle so I think there's no choice for that

    Are you open today?

    Yes we are open

    Do you add sugar to your pho broth?

    Yes we add rock sugar

    When did your restaurant open?

    October 2019

    Are you temporarily closed? When will you re open?

    We will reopen august 3rd!

    Do they offer a catering menu? Would love to get a tray of egg rolls for a party!

    When will the combination vermicelli with the shrimp, pork and egg rolls be back? The best!

    Hi. Not sure at the moment. We are still waiting to hire another full time kitchen staff so we can have everything on the menu again. We are really struggling to find good help

    How's their bahn mi and are their spring rolls authentic and yummy?

    Spring rolls authentic and delicious!!

    Their phone number isn't operating. Anyone know what's up?

    We were there last 10/16 they were having issues with pipe bursting i think... they had water people and electicians outside

    Are you on door dash?

    Yes, they are on DoorDash.

    Do you have a website or a menu? It will be very helpful

    Their menu can be found from Doordash. Not sure if the price from Doordash might be slightly different from the restaurant, at least this shows you what's on their menu.… Read more

    What is the business phone?

    Hey, our business number is (408) 520 - 3453.

    View All 18 Questions

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar

    4.4(478 reviews)
    6.2 miDowntown
    $$

    Went here on New Year's Eve for a warm bowl and tried both the H4 - Nam Vang and the filet mignon…read morepho, both with clear noodles. The Nam Vang came with sliced pork, ground pork, and one prawn in a clean, savory broth--light but flavorful. The filet mignon pho was a solid upgrade: tender beef, silky noodles, and a broth that leaned richer but still easy to sip. Noodles had a nice bounce in both bowls. I was craving a vermicelli bowl or bánh mì too, but heads up--they only serve pho and noodle soups here. No rice plates or sandwiches. Still, if you're in the mood for Vietnamese comfort food, this spot delivers fast and clean.

    Thank you to my bro and his fam for treating us out to some Mother's Day noods!!!…read more My bro and his family are massive fans of Kali Noodles + Tea Bar. Even with them moving out to the East Bay, they make periodic drives just to enjoy what KN has to offer. I've had one dining experience here previously and was not impressed. This lead to not returning. Fast forward 2.5 years or so, here I was again. Our large party of 9 arrived at opening hours and the owners were so very welcoming. The restaurant was clean and the condiments were in tip top shape. Our family's order was massive. We started the meal with xiu mai [Vietnamese pork meat balls] and Chinese donut sticks. This then continued with mi do bien, filet mignon and beef ball pho, & a variety of nam vang noodle versions. The great thing about Kali Noodles are the multiple options of noodles they provide. There are a number of combinations that could be made with the 6 offerings. The food was surprisingly really good- so much better than what my first visit was. The bowls were presented neatly but plated in a way where the large chunks of lettuce made the bowls seem a lot more fuller that it really was. The noodle soups also consisted a lot more broth than noodles. Having said that, the egg noodles are really really good!! The restaurant cooks them perfectly- chewy with a slight bite that keeps you wanting more and more. Hu tieu dai was unfortunately too mushy in texture for my liking. 4 stars overall. Customer service from the owners were exceptional. They were attentive to each person's order and were so welcoming. The food was good but maximize the deliciousness by strictly going for the thin egg noodles. You will not be disappointed and this recommendation is coming from a person who typically steers clear of this. I'd happily return.

    Photos
    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar - Interior

    Interior

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar - H2 or nam vanh style with thin yellow noodle...

    H2 or nam vanh style with thin yellow noodle...

    Kali Noodles and Tea Bar - Condiments

    See all

    Condiments

    Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup

    Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$

    Genuinely so impressed with my experience here and cannot wait to visit again. I stopped by on a…read moreFriday evening, and it was insanely busy. You'll have to wait at least thirty minutes unless you get there extremely early. My party of nine was seated around 45 minutes after we first joined the waitlist. However, we were able to order our food ahead of time. The atmosphere of the restaurant was bustling and noisy, a super fun and casual spot. Our dishes arrived minutes after we sat down, which was impressive. There was also a variety of delicious side dishes, with various types of kimchi. The nine of us split two braised beef short rib dishes - and we were struggling to finish it all. The portion size is massive, which makes sense since it's a pretty penny. The meat was so tender, literally falling off the bone. There were a ton of potatoes, daikon, rice cake, and carrots as well. The entire dish was savory and delicious, pairing perfectly with rice. You can also specify your spice level. The medium spice was a fair amount of spice but not overpowering. I highly recommend getting the cheese on top, it provides a creamy contrast to the sharp flavors of the meat. I'm still thinking about the braised beef short rib - it was just that delicious!

    My sister and I ordered the kalbijjim short ribs topped with cheese, and wow--this dish was…read moreabsolutely outstanding. The short ribs were incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone, and the sauce was rich, savory, and deeply flavorful. The melted cheese on top added a creamy, indulgent layer that made the dish even more satisfying. The banchan that came with the meal were delightful and well-prepared, offering a nice variety of flavors that complemented the main dish perfectly. Service was great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it adds to the cozy and intimate dining atmosphere.

    Photos
    Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup - If you come before noon during the weekday, there are several tables open.

    If you come before noon during the weekday, there are several tables open.

    Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup - #1 Braised Short Rib Kalbijjim  (갈비찜.특) $92/Large + $6/Cheese

    #1 Braised Short Rib Kalbijjim (갈비찜.특) $92/Large + $6/Cheese

    Daeho Kalbi Jjim & Beef Soup - #1 Braised Short Rib Kalbijjim  (갈비찜.특) $92/Large + $6/Cheese

    See all

    #1 Braised Short Rib Kalbijjim (갈비찜.특) $92/Large + $6/Cheese

    Tasty Pot

    Tasty Pot

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    6.4 miEast San Jose
    $$

    Delicious. They have a number of types of vegetables and mushrooms as well as all kinds of seafood…read moreballs and other things that are part of the buffet you can pick for yourself (if you go with the All You Can Eat option). When going with AYCE you pick your broth (from the menu) then go make your sauce concoction, grab veggies and such from buffet, and bring everything back to the table. You order the meat from the menu and it will be delivered to your table too (usually very quickly). If you do not want All You Can Eat, you can get any of their pre-made hot pots. The people working there are friendly and helpful.

    Been dining at this location for as long as I can remember and I'm definitely a fan of their soups…read more My go-to is their beef hot soup medium spice level which hits the spot every single time. The broth is flavorful, meat slices are fair, and I enjoy all of the other various fish balls, veggies, and more provided as well. Their soybean paste is my favorite and it pairs well with everything. I've dined here when they tried doing Malatang and I wasn't much of a fan so I'm glad they got rid of that style. Now they offer AYCE and I very much enjoy it! They updated the place with new tables and different stations offering a variety of fish balls, veggies, tofu, noodles, a drink station, sauce bar, and more that you can choose from. They also have ice cream to end your meal. As for the meats, out of all the choices I'm a fan of their angus marbled beef slices and angus beef slices. The meats are good quality, not frozen, sliced thin, and cooked very fast. I got the tom yum broth and it was flavorful. It was cool that our server was able to accommodate my mom as she wanted the cheesy milk broth since it isn't offered on the AYCE menu. I was already a fan of their hot pots before the AYCE option, and now I enjoy it even more!

    Photos
    Tasty Pot
    Tasty Pot
    Tasty Pot - Sizzling Plate

    See all

    Sizzling Plate

    7 Noodles & Sizzling - Ramen Noodles

    7 Noodles & Sizzling

    4.5(117 reviews)
    1.4 miCambrian Park

    Super authentic Taiwanese night market style sizzling plate restaurant. They used to have another…read moresister restaurant in Mountain View too, but it closed down. I think this spot is way cleaner and tastes better though. Every few weeks I would come here to get a sizzling steak plate to satisfy my cravings. They let you choose between black pepper sauce, mushroom sauce, or both. I love getting both because I can't decide. The noodles are so good with the sauce too. My partner usually tries something different. They have curry rice and beef stew rice as well. Both pretty good. Personally they're too plain for me. I still would only want to get the sizzling plate here. The service here has been pretty good so far for the many times I've been here. Ordering and serving were quick

    First time visit this restaurant in my neighborhood. Is very small restaurant and I think is family…read morebusiness. Not much table inside but surprise is full house, people keep coming in! So I think must be good. Ordered beef noodle with thick noodle. The beef is so soft and tender! I really like the soup, is thick and full of flavor. I like a lot and highly recommend. Deep fried tofu is good also but nothing outstanding. I notice lot of people order hot iron plate noodle too, I will definitely try next time. In my list for sure and will come back for sure!

    Photos
    7 Noodles & Sizzling - Drink Selection

    Drink Selection

    7 Noodles & Sizzling - Udon Noodles

    Udon Noodles

    7 Noodles & Sizzling - Deep-fried Gyoza ($8)

    See all

    Deep-fried Gyoza ($8)

    Pho Luc Lac - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...