as a native voetnamese person living in the states for a couple of years now i find it kind of hard to get the taste of pho like back home. this place pho luc lac definitely make it feel like im in saigon again. the moment i walked in i can smell the aroma of the broth. the pho is so good. sevice was also fast and efficient. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Beef Combination Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We've been here several times, and it has become one of our favorite spots. The food is consistently delicious--full of flavor without being overly oily or heavy, which is surprisingly hard to find. The restaurant is always clean and well-maintained, and the atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly. It's a great place to bring kids or enjoy a meal with friends and family. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful food that's not greasy, I highly recommend giving Look Lack a try. We'll definitely be back! read more

Out of all the pho spots in SJ this would definitely not be my first pick, but it's not a horrible option either. I got the Beef Combination Pho and the broth was on the salty side. The meat looked over cooked but once I ate it it was still soft. They don't give a lot of meat though. Good amount of noodles which I appreciate. All they did was take our orders and give our orders. Had to ask for sauce tray because they forgot. Place is super casual and a good amount of people in a weekday lunch! Overall: 3.8/5 read more

Pho Luc Lac - Regular Size Beef Combination Pho ($16.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been at least 20 times, and i've put my family on Pho Luc Lac too. Fried rice is sometimes absolute fire with perfect wok hei, and sometimes kind of mid, maybe depends on the chef. Pho here is consistently great and the bun bo hue is one of the best in the area. My girlfriend is obsessed with the hue and we go like once a week for it Service is solid and typically pretty quick. I hope they start seeing us as regulars eventually haha read more

Pho Luc Lac - Pad See Ew - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We came here bc I was craving Spring Rolls. And to my delight the peanut butter sauce was pretty delicious! It had a hint of spicy-ness which for me was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is also super casual. The service is as good too although the young gentleman was on his phone both time we wanted to get his attention. My bf Beef Plate was good he says. He certainly finished it all. read more

Pho Luc Lac - The back of the restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was great to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Bbh, pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye, pho ap chao (crispy chow fun) and Bo luc lac (shaken beef) with tomato flavored rice. Yum yum! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho Luc Lac in San Jose, CA! I've been a few times, and have enjoyed the food each visit. The vermicelli rice bowls are huge and delicious!

Amazing food and service! Would highly recommend it for pad Thai and banh mi. Great portion sizes.

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. read more

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I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite. I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :) read more

Pho Luc Lac - shaken beef - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Friday night at 7pm, it was poppin'! Waited about 15 minutes for a party of 6 Service was quick and attentive, as expected at a viet restaurant. Pho Luc Lac: Beef was tender and flavorful, but the broth was a little too salty to be honest Drunken Noodles: star of the show! Highly recommend to order this and share with your party Pad Thai and Bo Luc Lac were good enough, nothing to harp on though. Good alternative if you don't want to head over to east side, but if you do come, get the drunken noodles!! read more

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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. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Bo Luc Lac ( Shaken Beef) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had the veggie pho here and thought it was very good. The regular size was perfect. The flavor is good and light. Plenty of vegetables like broccoli, bok Choi, cabbage, and carrots. I definitely would get it again. Servers were attentive and wonderful. Thank you Luc Lac! read more

Pho Luc Lac - My finished dish :). So full! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious food. Fresh ingredients and well-wrapped spring rolls. The beef pho is phenomenal and portions are very generous + super tasty broth. The bun was also so well presented and fresh and flavorful! When in the area will definitely come back read more

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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 read more

Pho Luc Lac - Eye Round Steak Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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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. read more

Pho Luc Lac - shaken beef - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The place is nice and clean with good decor. I was able to order really fast and the food came fast too. The Thai Iced tea was delish and the butter and garlic wings were yummy. The bread for the Banh mi was fresh and the fries were really good. The marinade on the meat was good, but it was pretty chewy with gristle and fat. Also I love cilantro, but they threw in tons of thick stems that were inedible. They sort of dropped the ball in getting a container for my leftovers and getting me the bill. Maybe I was supposed to just walk up to the front with my food and ask for the bill? I don't know. read more

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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 read more

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Pho luc lac is our regular go to. Our favorites are the pho tai, shake beef, beef chow mein, garlic chicken wings, and the short rib bahn mi. The Thai tea is also delicious when we decide to treat ourselves. Great service and very clean. read more

Hands down some of the best Vietnamese food in the area! The pho broth was super rich, fragrant, and hit the spot, and the Bò Lúc Lắc (shaken beef) was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Portions are generous, service was friendly and fast, and everything felt super fresh. Will definitely be back regularly! read more

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! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Rib Eye Over Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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). read more

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The banh mi lemongrass and beef short rib sandwiches were SO GOOD! Fresh, wonderful flavors and protein tender. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a stop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot. read more

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. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Fish Sauce Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I hadn't eaten in person at Pho Luc Lac in years, but it's the place I usually get pho delivered from. It was even better in person. I got their house special named "pho luc lac," which is a pho with filet mignon, meatballs, brisket, and tendon. Having the filet made it taste very luxurious. I forgot how nice this place is for a quick meal. Service is fast and friendly. It was very nice to have a hot meal on a rainy day! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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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 read more

Pho Luc Lac - Spring Rolls 5 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Short review: If you go here, get the house special Pho Luc Lac Longer review: Fine Vietnamese spot but the quality isn't close to the Viet restaurants in east side of San Jose. Between the Pho Luc Lac and the Thit Kho (pork belly rice), the Pho Luc Lac was the standout simply because of the quantity of meat and noodles. However, the meat quality in the pho wasn't great, and the broth was a bit unexpected since it's soy sauce based rather than a traditional pho broth. Pros - The pieces of Bo Luc Lac in the bowl were good - The large portion of meat and noodles in the Pho Luc Lac Cons - Overall quality of the meats outside of the Bo Luc Lac were low - Waiter never came by to refill the water for our entire 50 minute visit - The soy sauce based broth of the house special Pho was a bit strange for my taste - The Thit Kho was meh, the meat pieces were tough and dry but the sauce at the bottom helped keep it somewhat alright read more

Pho Luc Lac - Thit Kho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Always good food & service. My fave is the Thai tea and the staff are always quick and attentive.

Came here during the weekend when Pho sounded great on a rainy, wet night. The service is friendly and quick! We were seated right away. Ordered the Chicken Pho (regular size) and it's a meal for two! The broth is great - definitely need to add the sauces at the table to customize it for your liking. Generous amounts of tender, moist chicken breast. Loved the fresh bean sprouts (also very generous). They could have possibly given more than 2 jalapeno slices and maybe more Thai basil. The lime is fresh and juicy to squeeze into the broth. The spring rolls are also very tasty. Taking 1 star as the siracha at the table was a little watered down :( read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Located in a strip mall, decided to stop by here for lunch and got the pho and bun Bo hue to try. Overall a decent place to go to if you're in the area. Pho noodles were a bit on the softer side but still enjoyable. Portions were generous, soup was better than average. Bun Bo hue is lighter is flavor than your traditional BBH (less shrimp paste flavor) but still was flavorful. Both soups came piping hot, and service was quick! read more

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My go to Vietnamese spot! The broth is delicious and always consistent. I also appreciate how clean this place is. I've been here a few times now, and it's consistently good. The pho has a clean, flavorful broth, not too sweet or oily and the meat quality is really good. The bo luc lac is the standout for me. It's well seasoned, tender, and comes with a salad and tomato rice. Definitely worth ordering if you want something other than soup. Service is efficient and friendly, and food comes out fast. The place is casual, nothing fancy, but it's clean and comfortable. Prices are fair for the portions. read more

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Food was delicious. The servers were nice and the Bo Luc lac was 10/10. Would come here again. read more

Pho Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Had the Beef Combination Pho good flavor and good quality meat would definitely come back ! read more

Pho Luc Lac - Had the Beef Combination Pho good flavor and good quality meat - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the best pho spots in the Bay Area! Food: 5/5 stars. Food is very hot! Just as it should be. Their Bun Ba Hue is fire! It has spice and rich flavors. Hits the spot and doesn't disappoint! Not too many people can make this dish as it should be made and they truly did a phenomenal job! Always a go-to. Their garlic chicken wings are amazing as well. It's the best out of all their flavors offered. Can't go wrong with ordering it. Crunchy, hot, slightly sweet and garlicky. Service: 5/5 stars. Greeted and seated quickly. Environment: 5/5 stars. Clean and plenty of space between tables. Bathroom is clean and tidy. read more

Delicious pork belly. Never disappointed with Beef combos. This one of us must go restaurant when we are hungry. Great service. Waiter and waitress are very friendly. read more