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    Pho Lyfe

    4.2 (334 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    a4 fried egg rolls
    Jessica H.

    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.

    Jamie Z.

    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.

    Thai iced tea
    Louise T.

    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!

    Loud wrestling on TV

    LGood food ruined by loud TV of Vietnamese style wrestling show. I'll give this place one more chance in the future. Unfortunate, because we usually like it here.

    Drinks
    Kevin C.

    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.

    Pho tai
    Denise L.

    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.

    Menu appetizers
    Elvis N.

    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.

    Uriel H.

    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

    bun bo hue
    Billy L.

    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.

    Spring rolls ($8)
    Sandee L.

    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.

    Spicy Beef Pho is amazing!
    Alexandra L.

    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.

    Small combo pho
    David K.

    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.

    P9 rare steak and fatty brisket pho with the sides.

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    The pho steak and well done brisket was very good. The service was fast and the staff was nice.

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    Best spring rolls ever!!!! Lots of good restaurants, but Pho Lyfe does not skimp on there Spring Rolls. Maybe my favorite food

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    Service was prompt, food was delicious, dining area was clean and reasonably priced. Great overall experience. Highly recommend

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    Cam Hung

    Cam Hung

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    This little Vietnamese deli has everything I usually want when I don't want to go too far. I…read moregenerally go to grab items from their fridge and will get their rice noodles dish. I do not go there for banh mi because I can't eat them. The fridges are generally full of all the delicious items I would have to travel to 99 Ranch. Fresh pork rolls, cured fermented pork sausage, all kinds of pickles and Vietnamese desserts. They do have drinks and on the counters and tables will be other items such as pork floss, and other premade items. The service is meh but the place is clean and they do offer suggestions if I'm debating on something.

    This spot is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall frequented mostly by people who seem like regulars…read more There is nearly no seating inside, and the remainder of the cramped space is occupied by fridges and shelves. The store has a very homely but familiar atmsophere, which I feel could be divisive but I personally like. Aside from the ordering counter, the entire store is stuffed with a variety of snacks, drinks, and toys. Some of the snacks are familiarly American, but many are Vietnamese snacks/drinks more uncommon here, including fermented meats, honey comb cake, and more. The menu on the wall has a lot of photos, but it also doesn't cover everything you can order here. According to their menu, they primarily serve bahn mis and other sandwiches, but you can order spring rolls. I love their spring rolls, and it's all I really order here. I wouldn't recommend eating in, as it is really cramped, but it's a great spot for quickly picking up some good food to take on the go. They make the food quickly and it tastes really good, so I like to drop by after work to take some food to-go.

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    Shrimp Spring Rolls, House Tofu Spring Rolls

    Pho Lovers - 12. Combo Special Noodle Soup

    Pho Lovers

    3.9(863 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Ordered: Lovers…read moreSampler Plate - the only item that stood out on this plate was the fried chicken, everything else was ehh and just an afterthought. Lovers Special Noodle Soup - I enjoyed the variety of different meats in this dish. It had sliced steak, beef balls, and oxtail which were all tender. However, the broth kind of lacked flavor. Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles - definitely a top favorite! They don't skimp out on the beef pieces which is a plus. The shaken beef is nice and tender and nicely seasoned along with the noodles and veggies. They even have extra sauce on the side to add if you like your noods extra saucy. Grilled Pork, Grilled Shrimp, Egg Rolls & Salad with Vermicilli - very fulfilling and I enjoyed the ratio of meats to noodles. The pork is tender and they gave a good mix of lean/fatty pieces which I enjoyed. Service is great and I have no complaints. There are a ton of tables/booths to sit at. I'll definitely be a returning customer.

    02-05-2026 Came here for lunch. This is the second time here and I do believe I liked it the first…read moretime because I came back. Pros; Customer service was very good. Plenty of seating. interior very clean and inviting. The food is eatable. Had the Lovers Sample Plate. Everything on the sampler was good. Cons; Location is in a poor spot. Parking limited and shared with other businesses in the strip mall. The restaurant is next to a medium size grocery store and across the street from a school. I had a large #17 Pho with sliced steak, brisket, flank, tendon, tripe, and noodles. The broth was lacking flavor. The sriracha was so watered down that it ruined the soup when I used it. The garnishment plate came with very little. needed more basil, bean sprouts, I felt there was enough jalapenos and lemon wedges. I had to share this with another adult. probably won't come back. unless I remember to bring my own sriracha

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    Pho Lovers - Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles

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    Tay Ho - 26. Bun Rieu

    Tay Ho

    4.2(1k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Decided to try something new in the area and can't believe I haven't been here before. Been on the…read morehunt for some good banh canh with light broth and not the thick kind, and it was a delight!! I loved my soup, perfect portion size and flavorful. Not too salty, a bit on the sweeter side. Bun Bo hue was decent, broth is a little lighter than I preferred, not too oily, good flavor! We were so full from our noodles we struggled finishing the banh cuon. Fast service, loved the bell you could ring for quicker service, very nice and modern interior. Everything is very updated, plenty of space and light.

    It's been a few years since I've been back here. In town…read morefor work and no more group dinner. Wanted a quiet evening enjoying Vietnamese food. Not a fan of the parking lot but doable. Went in and he walked me to a table in anew section to the right side. The last time I was here, this section did not exist as it was a separate store. Looks like Tay Ho bought the store next door and the. Knocked down the wall and expanded their restaurant. The whole restaurant is pretty big now A nice selection of items. Food was good. Not great but doable and as there are not of Vietnamese restaurants in the area, this works well. Service was great. Food came out so timely without much wait. Enjoyed my quiet meal tonight.

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    Tay Ho - Expanding?

    Expanding?

    Tay Ho - 11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    11/29/2025: P5. Pho Bo Vien (No onions)

    Tay Ho - A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

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    A2. Goi Cuon - Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls $9.50 Steamed shrimp and pork slices wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs and rice noodles, serve

    Pho Ha Noi - Service Charges from Nov 28,2022 . Which was mentioned in the front of the restaurant and on the menu as well. Thank you

    Pho Ha Noi

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Healthy dining

    There are multiple Pho Ha Noi's in the south bay because of its popularity! The are known for their…read morepho but I personally love their sticky rice and hainese chicken! Taste: Everything i've ordered here has been a hit! 5/5 flavor wise Parking: This can be tricky. They have plaza parking but during rush hour it can get full. On the other side of the parking is a hotel which is not a parking option, but on the other side is a park. i park at the park if the plaza is full! Service: It's always good. At the end, they let you know that there is a 18% service fee.

    First time visiting this location and let me say it was alright. I ordered the beef rib pho and the…read moremeat had ZERO flavor plus it was super tough to eat!!!!! Not sure if they over cooked it but I did not like it at all!!!! Ordered the fried tofu with onion appetizer and it was amazing!!!! The service was great and the food came out really quick! My issue: Arrived at 230 and by 3pm the waitress came by with the bill because they were closing. I was fine with that, but what I was not ok with was the fact that she included a 18% (service charge) on the bill. Mind you, I was a party of 2 and it's common practice to include gratuity when it's a party of 6 or more!!!! I saw the bill after I paid and was like WTF!!! The waitress even mentioned to not worry about the tip because I was going to leave some cash.....This is terrible business practice!!! What if the service was terrible???? I've been to the other restaurant in San Jose and they definitely don't do that there....WHAT A LET DOWN! Won't be coming back here!

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    Pho Ha Noi - So proud of our team

    So proud of our team

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    Pho Ha Noi - Outdoor during covid winter

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    Outdoor during covid winter

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