Before I start this review, be forewarned: it contains numerous dad jokes and puns. Read at your…read moreown pho-risk! Pho-sure, this is our go-to spot for delicious, consistently satisfying Vietnamese pho. You'll find it in an unassuming strip mall in Cupertino--just kidding, it's in San Jose, of course. The location is literally in the name, so no need to pho-llow a complicated map. It's away from the bustle around Saigon Town and closer to Berryessa, but the pho is every bit San Jo-sational. What makes it a favorite for us: the puppy-friendly outdoor seating and the pho ga dac biet--chicken pho with liver and gizzards. My wife thinks it's pho-nomenal. She's into offal that isn't awful, but rather awfully tasty. I usually get the pho dac biet, and, like the pho ga, the broth is pho-tastic, Making broth this reliably delicious takes serious pho-cus, and the chefs clearly have it. The one miss: the limpy lumpia. Why offer a subpar Filipino egg roll when a crispy Vietnamese spring roll could be on the menu instead? I'm Filipino, by the way, and I'd much rather cha gio my way through a crunchy Vietnamese spring roll. Yes, that pun is a little fried, but so should the roll. Finally, the summer rolls (goi cuon) are always in season. Nothing fancy--just the standard pork and shrimp--but they're reliably fresh and refreshing. With that, it's a wrap! If you found this review more punny than groan-worthy, give it a like. Otherwise, please accept my apologies for the pun-ishingly bad jokes--no hard fillings, I hope.

So disorganized! One of the better traditional southern style pho, but they are so disorganized,…read moreshort staff and I would probably just prefer old school service where the grumpy old man just sat you right away and then give you a menu, hovering over you asking you what you want within 3 seconds of seating. And pho coming out within 2-3 minutes after that. The good old days. Now it's all high schoolers or younger gen workers. You would think service is good, but nope. We came for a party of 9, waited awhile even though there was a 10 top table ready and the older lady said that's ours, but never sat us there, instead sat a couple there. Seriously?! We were there first and waited awhile. In the end, one of my party complained and they moved the couple to a smaller table and sat us. Some sort of miscommunication on the staffs end. Then only one server taking orders, even though there were 3 other staff just walking around doing nothing. Felt sorry for the guy. However he totally ignored us and took every one else's order (even though they came later). I was frustrated and flagged him down and asked him to take our order. Afterwards, food came out fairly quick. The pho itself is your typical southern style pho, it's good and has good flavor. Love that they put hella green onions and cilantro. The meat wasn't bad and the portions were decent. I would probably only come back with just myself, my husband and toddler. Seems like they aren't equip for larger parties, but it's SJ! Asians roll deep!! Many places are equipped for large parties. My friend who comes all the time said it's usually 10x better.

TK Noodle stores have been in San Jose for decades. New Tung Kee Noodle is the best one! I prefer…read morethis location and Calaveras'. The location itself is always busy and the parking lot is full due to the plaza's popularity. The store itself is your regular fast food noodle place. Upon seating, you may be instantly asked by staff if you know what you want to order. The menu itself has an endless combination of noodle and rice stick noodle soups. The soup itself is mostly the same for all noodle bowls. You have the option to get one type of noodle or two! The meats are as listed. If there's any confusion, the menu images are accurate depictions of the entrees. Service is quick and they'll always make sure you have water. The store itself is also kept clean. I love how they have kept the dividers up for the booths even after the pandemic. Personally it makes me feel more separated from other diners and the menus are helpfully present on the plexiglass walls. Will be back for a quick lunch if I'm craving a bowl of tasty noodle soup!

Absolutely LOVE this place. Have been going to the Calaveras location since childhood before this…read morelocation opened. I wish they brought back different sizes since the portion is a bit big for me but this is literally my comfort food spot besides this pho spot I also love. Service is always pretty quick even with a wait or a crowd and the staff is always friendly. Ambiance is casual and easy to converse although it can get loud depending on the time.

One of my favorite spots to go for pho. I always get the #1 (Pho dac biet) with small noodles…read more Broth is flavorful to the point where you won't even need to add any sauces! They're quick to get your food out, and quality is always consistent. Perfect ratio of noodles, meat, and broth. Lots of seating inside, and the parking lot's pretty big.

1 Star - Overpriced and Extremely Disappointing!…read more I had a very disappointing experience at Pho Papa. The beef in my pho was still extremely pink and raw, and the broth wasn't hot enough to cook it properly. Look at the photo I posted! The most ridiculous part? They charged me an extra $4.95 for an additional bowl of soup just to cook the beef! Shouldn't a restaurant that specializes in pho serve broth hot enough for the beef to cook properly in the first place? I paid $43.62 for two large bowls of pho, including tax, and still had to pay extra because the food wasn't served the way it should have been. Why should customers have to spend more money to fix a problem with their food? Pho is literally what this restaurant specializes in. Serving broth that doesn't cook the beef properly and then charging extra for more soup is unacceptable. If the broth had been hot enough, I wouldn't have needed to ask for extra soup in the first place. This is not about being cheap. It's about basic food quality, proper preparation, and customer service. Customers pay for a meal they can enjoy, not to be charged extra to make it edible. Very disappointing experience. I would think twice before returning.

Came towards closing and they were very kind and helpful. I wasn't feeling my best and they kept…read morechecking up on me. The pho's broth really hit the spot. It's so near my place that im tempted to keep coming back because their broth is just so rich of flavor! On the more above average prices compared to those around it but for the quality it's worth it!

Taste: Overall Amazing Broth: Really flavorful…read more Meat: Amazing, Tender, and Plentiful Noodle: A little underwhelming and stuck together Service: Very quick and respectful, however didn't check in with us once. Ambiance: Came at a dead hour where we were the only ones. So very quite and relaxing music playing. Mentality: Good Day Hunger: Didn't eat all day ( chance for slight bias)

One of the rare places that used to have late late nights hours pre-covid. Opened until midnight is…read morestill pretty good. I recommend this little place over Pho Mai across the street. Support your local business!

I always come here as a party of 2 at 10-12PM. The parking is easy and we never had to wait in…read moreline. We've never been disappointed with the food but that's not to mean that the food is immaculate - I usually get a beef pho or bun thit nuong. Service is really quick with food coming out quickly. I haven't dined here with more than 2 people at a time so I can't speak for other people's experience but who I believe to be the owners seem very much overworked. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 3/5

Originally came to try the P8, but short ribs were sold out. Thanks to our waitress Amy for being…read moreso thoughtful and attentive--she checked with us while taking our order to make sure we knew. P1 was still delicious and fresh. Excellent customer service!

The food is good just as all the other locations and very fair pricing for the food! Amy actually…read morewas really great and took care of us very well. 5/5 stars

Pho Lucky 7 is a nice addition to the restaurants in this plaza. Interior is clean. The wall design…read moreadds a touch of elegance. Friendly service. Food is tasty and the portions...well, let's say I was pleasantly surprised. My guests told me that the pho was yummy and I could see that the restaurant did not skimp on ingredients. I ordered the grilled pork and shrimp vermicelli sheets. It was delicious and the portion was very generous. Will definitely be back.

My coworkers and I had a chance to try Pho Lucky 7. We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch…read more The interior is nicely decorated with elaborate murals. One unisex restroom. The service was nice, attentive, and friendly. I chose the Special Combination Beef Ball Pho: Rare Beef, Brisket, Flank, Tendon, and Beef Balls (3/5). The broth was flavorful and richly dark. There was a good assortment of meats. My noodles were slightly underdone, so they were clumpy and starchy still. My coworkers said theirs were fine. The staff brought out some more hot broth to cook them, but, I think it didn't help. We'll be back and the menu is quite extensive with bun, rice plates, & stir fry dishes. Support your local business.

Came here with a friend for dinner in order to redeem a promotional coupon that I had found on…read moreInstagram sometime ago. There was a fairly large parking lot outside of the restaurant which unfortunately was very heavily preoccupied, but I was lucky to have found a spot near the restaurant where I could park. Once entering, I noticed that there was a decent amount of seating (fairly small for a typical restaurant, but still there) and the ambiance was fairly nice. We decided to get the bone broth soup and the traditional noodle soup, both with the thick noodles. Both soups had a delicious, savory flavor and left us both satisfied The service was friendly and would check in on us occasionally to make sure that we were doing well, and the bathroom was clean when I inevitably had to go. Overall, it was a very nice experience. I wouldn't mind returning here with a friend, or even by myself.

Value city Stopped…read moreby here for some lunch and was pleasantly surprised to see that they have lunch specials *Beef noodle soup with a small lu ro fan - Their beef noodle soup is really solid. The broth and noodles were pretty standard but in a good way. I think the beef is the star of the show - just the right amount of meat/connective ratio so it was really soft and fall apart. We added on extra bokchoy for 75 cents, which was very welcome. The lu ro fan was a nice compliment. Not too greasy and very flavorful. They go very strong on the star anise here, but I don't mind. *Popcorn chicken rice platter - Chicken is juicy and comes out hot. A good portion. I mean you can't go wrong with chicken, tea egg, rice, and pickeled mustard greens. For the price, they really can't be beat - especially the lunch specials. They give you free housemade chili crisp on the side, which is a must