Highly recommended. The beef noodle soup is delicious. The staff are enthusiastic, quiet atmosphere

Great food, everything was delicious and flavorful! Friendly service and a nice, clean atmosphere. Definitely coming back!

BEST PHO PLACE IN TOWN! I come here once a week and it's always flavorful! The guy that work here are so sweet and kind and I just love the experience and atmosphere! Broth is always amazing no doubt Fresh spring rolls are so fresh and flavorful! I love how the moment you're seated he never ignores you and gets straight to it. He remembers your entire meal by heart and it's quick within 10 mins everything is in front of you and he has attention to detail. When I say I come here daily , 1-2 week it's amazing . I've tried other pho spots but this one hold a place in my heart no joke. All the seasonings, all the flavor , best service ! Rare steak pho is my favorite! The rice plate is a great serving and great taste . This place deserves all the hype ! Go try it and you won't regret it! read more

First time trying Pho Lyfe and it's already the better option for pho in Sunnyvale from what I've seen in the area. Ordered the combination pho, generous portion with a good mix of meats. Noodles were a touch overcooked, a little softer than I'd like, and the broth came out a bit bland than expected. Would've liked more depth of flavor in the soup. Service was friendly and attentive, and the space looks freshly remodeled. Clean layout, comfortable seating, cool atmosphere overall. Solid first impression despite the noodle and broth notes. Would come back to see if it was just an off day on the broth. read more

Pho Lyfe has a great atmosphere with a spacious dining area, plenty of seating, and easy parking, which made visiting very convenient. Ordering was simple, and the service was fast and efficient. Unfortunately, the pho was disappointing. The broth was much too salty for my taste, and I didn't enjoy it. While the restaurant has a lot going for it in terms of ambiance and convenience, I hope they can improve the flavor of the pho. read more

我和老婆從七年前這家店還在 Santa Clara 時就經常光顧，至今依然是我們的最愛！這裡對小孩非常友善，雙胞胎出生後，小朋友也對這裡的美味愛不釋手。餐點份量十足、牛肉大塊，C/P 值極高。服務態度更是沒話說，櫃檯小哥雖然外表酷酷的，但對我們的要求總是全力配合，甚至還會記住我們下次來訪時的特殊偏好（例如我們最愛額外搭配新鮮剁辣椒），非常貼心！ My wife and I have been loyal customers since they were located in Santa Clara seven years ago, and it remains our absolute favorite! It's extremely kid-friendly; ever since our twins were born, they've simply adored the food here. The portions are generous with huge cuts of meat, offering incredible value. The service is also fantastic--the guy at the counter has a cool demeanor but is always responsive to all our requests, and he even remembers our preferences for our next visits (like our go-to extra freshly chopped chili peppers ). Highly recommended! read more

Pho Lyfe - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Had a great lunch here. Big pho portions and excellent broth. Service was friendly and really quick. The inside of the restaurant has a great vibe as well. read more

We stopped by here on a perfect "pho" weather day (cold and rainy evening) after a long day of traveling, and this place didn't disappoint. We ordered the seafood pho and bun bo hue. I ordered the smaller portion of the seafood pho; however both items looked similarly sized, I'm not sure if that was expected. The pho tasted really good. The broth was great, lots of flavor. The food was served quickly, and the staff was friendly. read more

Pho Lyfe - P14. Đặc Biệt Bún Bò Huế - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I took a gamble without looking at the reviews.. I'm not sure if it's just what I got but I was not impressed. The rice plate with short ribs sounded really good, but I've never had tougher meat in my life. I feel like my jaw is still tired from chewing. Maybe other options are good but I wouldn't come back. Food: 2.5 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3 Marcels foodie score: 2.8 read more

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Nice hot bowl of soup to keep warm. The rice noodles were plentiful and cooked normally, so the longer they sit in the broth, they get a little overcooked for my taste. I would try to eat it faster next time. The rare steak and meatballs were both pretty good/standard. Very filling. The fried egg rolls were fine. Nicely crispy. Lots of filling inside. Friendly and fast service. read more

Pho Lyfe - a4 fried egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I had pho here last weekend after reading some amazing reviews on here. I ordered the #8 and it was not the best, not the worst. The soup was boiling hot, so that was amazing. The broth was just ok, not that flavorful. I probably won't be coming back unless I'm in the area and don't know what else to eat. read more

Pho Lyfe - #P8. Tải Về Dòn - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Visited Pho Lyfe's San Jose location with a friend back in November and really enjoyed it. Their beef pho was excellent. Even the small size was huge and incredibly filling. The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting, and the portion size definitely did not disappoint. I ordered my rare beef on the side, which let me keep it not overcooked. Adding this review now since the San Jose location has closed, but it was absolutely worth a visit while it was around. If you come across this Pho Lyfe location, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

Pho Lyfe - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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First time stopping by the pho place I can say I love fresh pho noodles! Will definitely be stopping by more often when I'm in the Bay Area.

They moved locations! The last location was close to home and it was my go to spot. There are a few (welcomed) changes, or upgrades dare I say? However, you may want to consider checking the map first because, google maps was a bit wonky and tried to get me turn into the McDonald's drive through. The menu has expanded! They have a beef rib pho now that caught my eye. The prices are around $17-19, but the portions are massive. There are a handful more appetizers as well. The broth has so much depth. Chicken pho, beef pho, bun bo hue... all the broths are great. There is so much more space and definitely getting more foot traffic than the last spot. Currently, beer is not available despite it being on the menu. A bit further for me now, but still my go to spot west of SJC (airport). read more

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We like the pho and vermicelli a lot. We followed them from previous location at Santa Clara to here. The price is reasonable and the food are great. My kids enjoy to come after school. read more

Pho Lyfe - grilled pork vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Great food fast service and chill ambience this place is great for pho nothing here is a bad option servers are really nice read more

Pho Lyfe - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This is the best place for pho! oMG! This is a mom and pop pace that cooks delicious and authentic Vietnamese food! I had to find a new pho place since my old one was under new management and the food has gone so down in quality I could not eat there anymore! The ambiance is simple and tried and true. No frills with decoration here! The young man takes your order without writing anything down and gets your order right! The prices are affordable as well! The pho is a beef based broth that is so flavorful and delicious! It is addicting and I usually finish every drop! Their spring rolls are so fresh and tasty! Their Thai iced tea is not overly sweet and has the right amount of cream! I highly recommend you try this spot if you are in the Santa Clara area! read more

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i enjoyed the rice noodle pork plate and shrimp noodle roll. Was a bit pricey. I am disabled and would not recommend for the disabled. Service after your order arrives is severely lacking, I started to think the order taker was maybe a bit prejudiced as no matter how much i tried to get his attention he just ignored me. But there seemed to be able to get his attention and i add it wasn't a very busy day. Not sure i would every step foot into this restaurant. i will miss the good food but will not put up with the service. read more

=== Wanted to love it, but couldn't === I _really_ wanted to like this place. Family owned, love that it was in a strip mall. But I just didn't love anything that we ordered. Walked out with a lot of food still left on the table, and anyone who knows me (I'm willing to eat anything to avoid wasting), knows that's a huge statement. + Cute interior. Clean. + Guy that helped us was chill but also friendly. - Ordered rare steak and crispy flank. I'm not a stranger to non-steak cuts but the crispy flank was really really tough and unappetizing. - Spring rolls had tough and tasteless meat in it. - Chicken wings were crispy so good texture. But taste was super plain. Dunked it in sweet chili sauce to give it some flavor. - Thai tea was mostly meh. + Passionfruit juice was strong and unique tasting. Couldn't get behind the food. Even tried pulling the meat out of the spring roll, but the shrimp wasn't particularly fresh tasting either so I aborted. I should rate lower based on quality but keeping at three because the server guy was cool and I can't bring myself to rate such a cute, family place lower. read more

Stopped by this spot after a long day of sourcing without looking anything up. We were nearby and just needed something to eat before heading back into the city. The location is in a plaza with a good-sized parking lot shared with a market and a few other restaurants, so finding a spot was easy. It was a warm day and we were hoping to cool off inside, but it felt stuffy since the air conditioning was not working. The menu is simple and easy to navigate with all the basic dishes. I was happy to see bo bia, one of my favorite fresh rolls. It tasted good, but the portion was small and the dipping sauce was watery and lacking flavor. The rare steak pho had a nice broth and a solid portion of noodles, though I wish there had been more meat. The combination rice plate came out big and had a good mix of items. Was able to add two egg rolls as well! I enjoyed most of it, but the pork chop leaned too sweet and could have used more char for balance. The food here works well for people who want something quick and simple. The staff were efficient and you pay at the front when you are done. There are signs about it, but some people missed them and waited at their tables trying to grab the attention of the front staff. Once your food arrives, they let you enjoy your meal without interruption. One of my favorite parts was the huge TV playing WWE. This is not a fancy spot, but it hits the mark for a casual meal when you are in the area and just want something filling and familiar. read more

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I tried this placed because the reviews were good, but now wondering if they are fake reviews. The place lacks ambience and the service is lazy. The food is not fresh. I went to Tay Ho in Santa Clara earlier in the week, which was excellent compared to this. I recommend going to other places. read more

I love this place so much been going here for about 2 1/2 years now and the service has always been nothing but perfect. Jay has been such an amazing waiter and always made my boyfriend/ I's experience here a 10/10. They make us feel like we are family and that is why I keep coming back. Thank you so much Pho Lyfe!! We will be coming back PHO LIFEE :'D read more

Pho Lyfe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I like this place a lot, even though it's changed over the last few years, as it was under a different name. The menu's straight forward and simple to order from. There's no wait, the service is fast, the pho is just right. They don't skimp on ingredients or protein, and broth is rich and flavorful. Their prices seem competitive compared to other pho restaurants in the area. I definitely recommend it for anyone seeking value and a quick bite that hits the spot. read more

Definitely a must go place during a rainy cold day. The pho is really good and tasty and great portion size even for Small. Came here for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty packed due to the weather but was was seated within 15 minutes. Their wings are really good and definite must if you want a small bite prior to your pho. You can tell they are fresh and flavorful! Easily shared between 3 people. I give this place a 4 stars instead of 5 due to the fact that there were only one selection of chicken pho and the rest were beef. More meat options would definitely be appreciated! read more

Decent place for pho, was disappointed on the lack of flavor in the broth. The toppings helped, but it didn't hit the spot. Good prices, hours are confident, parking is limited and it's pretty busy in the evening! read more

Pho Lyfe is in a convenient location next to a Korean market with plenty of parking and it's very spacious inside. It's quite dark though and the booth we chose had a huge rip in the seats. Service here isn't the best, a bit spotty, and I love to order a side of white onions and that didn't get relayed and had to ask for it twice after I got my bowl of pho. However, the pho broth was piping hot which is a huge plus for me. Also for a small it is a very good portion, lots of noodles and plenty of meat. In comparison to other pho restaurants their small bowl is equivalent to a large bowl. The steak wasn't the most tender but still pretty good. read more

Pho Lyfe - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Tried this place on a whim last Friday after running some errands and was pleasantly surprised. Didn't even look up reviews beforehand. There's not too many pho options on the west side of the South Bay and even less so in Santa Clara. For the area, I was pretty damn satisfied with my bowl of pho. Humbly tucked away inconspicuously in the Super KyoPo Plaza, this restaurant is a nice (& huge) hole in the wall that has a ton of empty seating. Old school WWF reruns on the TV, bright lighting, mirrors throughout. Service is really lax. Makes for a nice lunch before/after a grocery run. I was greeted and seated immediately, ordered large Pho Dac Biet and it arrived within minutes. Broth was piping hot, meats were tasty, noodles cooked right. No red flags. Soup was a bit MSG heavy but honestly really not as bad as recent reviewers are making it out to be. Better than Tay Ho, House of Pho, VPho, Phonomenal, and Pho Lynn. Not on the same level as Pho Lovers, Pho San Jose, or Pho This Way at the time of this review. 03/21/25 As someone that eats pho nearly every week, this is a respectable bowl at a moderate price. I even DoorDash'd a bowl today just to test their consistency. Nearly as good as in-store and no markup on DoorDash. It's going into my rotation now. 4/5 would come back and recommend. read more

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We've enjoyed our visits to Pho Lyfe. Pho, rice plates and vermicelli dishes were all good. Last two visits we sat out side, but it's just a two person table. I hope they can add more tables and one large enough for a family of 4. read more

Best pho in Sunnyvale I've ever tried. Good service. Love this place. Definitely come back

I used to work in this area and often came here for their Bun Bo Hue, aka spicy beef noodle soup. It's not the best Bun Bo Hue but the best in Santa Clara. I always substitute the thick noodles for the pho noodles. If you haven't tried this, I highly recommend it. I've had their pho and it's okay. One thing to point out is that they don't use real sriracha. They use this off-brand, and it's super salty and gross. There is one guy that works here that is super lazy. He walks around moping all day, always on his phone, and ignores customers as they walk in. He sits at the table and watches TV, barely doing anything, while the other guy does all the work. read more

Pho Lyfe - bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Chilly night = pho cravings! Unfortunately, it did not hit the spot. I got the pho ga, which was bland and flavorless and the chicken was ridiculously overcooked and dry! There were only a few thin slices of onion to be found. Even after I doused it with extra lemon and sriracha, it barely had any flavor. You can choose fresh or dry noodles. I chose dry and they were still stuck together when it was served. Some never un-stuck throughout the meal. In 7.5 years, I've never seen the fiancé bust a bead while eating. The bun bo hue was so spicy, he was dripping sweat. The beef also wasn't tender. Needless to say, he couldn't finish the regular sized bowl, and this is a human garbage can we're talking about. The spring rolls were good though. read more

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Best pho in the area! Service is always quick with great quality food. The new location looks amazing. When I discovered this place a few years back, I never have gone anywhere else read more

Pho Lyfe - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Good quality of the food, reasonably priced. At the time of the visit, Friday evening, was not full. Takeout food took exactly 10 minutes. read more

This place is a little hole in the wall. Its in a strip mall adjacent from Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara. There was plenty of parking when we went on Saturday for lunch time. They have various dishes but we went for the Pho. We had the spicy beef Pho and 2 other varieties of the Pho soup. It was very delicious! It was hot and the broth was just soooo good. They briught it iut with all the fixings and it was great! We also had the Passionfruit drink which is a ust have for me and it was the best! The service was quick and friendly. When we got in there were a few people sitting and eating. Then when we were seated they had a rush of customers show up. People now about this place and they come here for the Pho. They have other dishes in case Pho isn't your thing. You can also pick the type of noodle, they have fresh noodles too. I would recommend this place and would advise you to come if you haven't already. read more

Pho Lyfe - Spicy Beef Pho is amazing! - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Quality/Quantity - A3 Spring Roll with Chinese Sausage and Eggs - Our friends wanted us to try this, no noodles for the carb consciousness.This was good. We would get this again. Refreshing with extra flavors from the salty chinese sausage. A5. Canh Ga Chien Nuoc Mam - Fried Chicken Wings - This was just okay. Our friend had lunch already, so this was his snack. C1. Com Suon Bi Cha - Combination and Rice; Pork Chop, Shredded Pork and Egg Cake - My dish, I must have been hungry as I ate all of this in like under 5 minutes. C3. BBQ Beef Short Ribs and Rice - More than enough food for our friend as she is an even lighter eater than us, lol. C4. Com Ga Nuong Sa Ot - Lemongrass Chicken Substitute Rice with Vermicelli - They were nice enough to substitute the rice for vermicelli for no extra charge, thank you. Two Ice Milked Coffees - Okay. Atmosphere - Good size indoor space and seating. A few outdoor tables. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm. Plenty of mall parking. Service - The waiter took our order and never came back. Had to ask the server for more water. Have to go up to the counter to pay. Price - $85 + generous tip. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 2000. Our friends are regular customers here, so I am sure we will be too. read more

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Simple place in a strip mall catty corner from Kaiser Homestead. I had the large bowl of P9, rare steak with fatty brisket pho. Arrived piping hot with the steak just going from red to gray as it cooked in the broth. The fatty brisket was underneath. Plenty of noodles supporting it all. Side of bean sprouts, sliced jalapeño and fresh basil. The basil provided nice aromatics in the broth. Really enjoyed my bowl and left feeling full. If I have another doctor's appointment I'll be back. read more

Pho Lyfe - P9 rare steak and fatty brisket pho with the sides. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This place reminded me of the old school pho spots! I had the combination pho for lunch today and the broth was tasty. There was plenty of meat for the small size bowl that I ate. Fresh noodles were nice texture as well. The only issue we had with our pho was the tendon was undercooked. Some pieces were not soft enough to bite through. I had to bring my initial 4 rating to 3.5 stars for now. read more

Pho Lyfe - Small combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The food here is actually really good -- flavorful broth, fresh ingredients, and solid portions. I'd definitely come back for the pho based on taste alone. What really disappointed me was the service. I came in with a group of Latino and Black friends. There were also two Asian groups in the restaurant. I noticed those groups asked for to-go bowls and weren't required to pay upfront. But when we asked, the employee (Asian guy wearing a puffer jacket) told us we had to pay first. That didn't sit right with me. I spoke up about it, and he just stayed quiet. The inconsistency made the situation feel unfair and uncomfortable. Good food, but the service experience needs serious improvement. Everyone should be treated the same. read more

Sorry, but there's nothing special about this place except they have WWE on the big screen I asked the waiter for half the noodles and half the water to dilute the MSG and he didn't. Thr Pho was ok, so so and frankly pretty greasy Ahh not going Back. read more

My go to spot for pho. Always a great time here, the staff is always friendly and the food is consistently great.