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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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
Spacious restaurant. No wait on a weekend night. We ordered the combination pho, raw beef&brisket pho, spicy pho and egg rolls. The egg rolls were good but no lettuce to go with it. Everything was going normal until the table behind us left. I highly suggest that the restaurant to change their cleaning agent for their tables. When the worker was spraying the cleaning agent on the table next to us, that smell was so strong that it totally ruined our appetite. I glanced at the spray and it looks a bit blue. We were forced to breathe in the air w this awful smell. The waiter sprayed so much cleaning agent on the table. It was not a pleasant dining experience. read more
3 years ago
Food: nothing like a "authentic" Vietnamese food! (I've never been to Vietnam but I assume it's probably close/similar to what it tastes like in Vietnam) I loved the pho, rice plate and fried egg rolls! (You NEED to order it!) I'll give it a 4.5/5. Service: I have no complaint! They are very friendly and pleasant. I was greeted with a smile! 5/5. Ambiance: There was a certain scent that I was trying to figure out. I'm not sure exactly if it's the aroma or bay leaf kinda minty scent. Other than that, it's also has Vietnam feel 4/5. read more
3 years ago
(Full disclosure: this review comes from the tastebuds of a Middle Eastern person) Food: While here, I ordered the following: 1. P5 Pho - Loved it. Broth was not too salty. A good amount of meat was given. Would order again. I made it keto! Service: Great, positive interactions with staff and on top of it all we were allowed to choose our own place to sit. Logistics: Parking super easy in the plaza right outside. 33 dollars for 2 small phos Ambiance: Very calm and peaceful. There wasn't too much happening around us which was nice, because it left our experience to be more intimate and great time to hang out. No need to scream to hear the person across from you. read more
Good spot for homey / casual Vietnamese fare if you're in the area! It's a pretty big space inside the restaurant with lots of tables so you likely won't have to wait. We came on a Friday evening and there were a good number of open tables. The table we sat at was a little bit dirty though... We started our meal with the fresh spring rolls with shrimp and pork which is a classic that I almost always order at Vietnamese restaurants. These were quite good and perfectly refreshing :) Then, I got the P3 pho (with rare steak and beef meatballs) and my boyfriend got the P14 bun bo hue. We both opted for the large since it was just $1 more than the small size but the portions were HUGE; we could have easily both gotten the small and been full by the end. Both the pho and bun bo hue were solid, and the bun bo hue definitely had a good amount of spice and umami flavor. My only gripe is that the texture of the beef meatballs in the pho was a bit off, and my boyfriend also thought the pho noodles were a bit too mushy for his liking. read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
Good food with reasonable price, I ordered C1 which is the combo with grilled pork, steam eggs, and pork skin. The pork marinated well, big portion and the pork skin smells so good. One of the few Vietnamese restaurants that have high quality in Santa Clara. The service is top-notch even tho only one server at the time I came but he handled everything so quick, friendly and always be there when customers needed. I definitely come back! read more
They ran out of beef by 6pm in a rainy cool day. We tried white meat chicken pho and combination rice plate. Rice plate is ok, the grilled pork chop is good, meat is juicy and flavorful. White meat is never my preference, and to me it's just an on average pho, nothing to write home about. read more
3 years ago
Food : 5.0/10 Service : 5.0/10 Ambiance: 5.0/10 Price for what you get : 3.0/10 The soup was very very sweet. The portion was ok, but the price was way too high. read more
My friend and I ordered the bun Bo hue for lunch to go. Ordered by phone and picked up, ready in 15 minutes. The bun Bo hue was not bad. It had good flavors but I did need to add in some shrimp paste (man Tom), which gave it that oomph that it needs. Plenty of veggies and more than enough noodles. Came with decent amounts of meats and the coagulated pork blood. I do wish you can add extra for pork knuckles which seems no one is offering anymore though. Let's say this did satisfy my bun bo hue craving. read more
First time here. We ordered 3 items: one grilled pork vermicelli and two beef combination pho, the pho soup is very flavorful which also made us thirsty after eating. The portions were small, we ordered large but still not enough, their large was equivalent to regular compared to the other place I had. They gave very small amount of meat, and very large amount of vegetables. We paid around $53 for three items. read more
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1st time visit and ordered the chicken pho, special pho, and bbq chicken. Of course we went large bowl and ate it all up. The broth was tasty and soothed my soul on a chilly day. Each dish was about $15 a piece. Right next door is a korean market to walk off the carbs. We'll be back for sure. read more
8 months ago
Came in really hungry and read positive reviews on the bun Bo hue at this location. I ordered a Bun Bo Hue and sugarcane juice and my companion ordered an Vietnamese ice coffee and combination pho. The bun Bo hue had tendon, pork slices, and pork blood. The meats itself were bland like they were boiled with just water and wasn't boiled with the soup broth. That made the tendon tough and not very chewy and the pork blood to taste bland. The pho and sugarcane juice was okay. I don't think many places serve sugar cane juices so it's nice that they served it here. The Vietnamese ice coffee with condensed milk was too sweet for us. The iced coffees are premade in the fridge. read more
After going through many Yelp reviews on Pho Lyfe, I decided to order the P14 Dac Biet Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef pho w/ pork sausage etc.) and a side of beef short rib. The bun bo hue was tasty and had a decent portion. However, the broth was too oily - there was a visible layer of oil floating on top, and the pork blood had a funky taste and texture (don't get me wrong, I usually love pork blood). The short rib was really delicious - lots of tender lean meat that was so cooked that they fell off the bone. I'll probably be back to try their other pho. read more
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Appreciate the outdoor seating in addition to the abundant indoor seating. Surprised to find no mood music, just the TV with sports on in the back. The cashier appears to be listening to a different sports game on a different device. Perhaps they really want to be a sports bar, not a Pho restaurant ... lol. (Honestly -1 star for lack of ambiance) Service was quick, got the order right, and was very pleasant. Chicken with rice came out first and was tender and flavorful. Chicken Pho came next with a delicious broth and plenty of chicken. Food is really good, but I didn't appreciate the ambiance. If I was to come again, I'd probably eat outside for the more peaceful dining experience. read more
3 years ago
Ordered the 1 Grilled Pork Vermicelli with 1 Spring Rolls. The portion was big. And they were delicious. The service was very nice as well. Place was clean and no line. read more
1 year ago
Delicious delicious delicious! We ordered the vegan spring rolls, pork egg rolls, chicken pho, and the coconut water. Each dish was amazing. Coconut water was fresh with coconut chunks, pho was flavorful. The restaurant was quiet and clean. I will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
Soup is pretty good. Place is fairly clean. My Vietnamese coffee came nice in cold in a Hobit sized cup... read more
Wow, impressed! Finally a good Vietnamese spot in Santa Clara! Given my fair share of eating Vietnamese food since I stepped foot onto this earth whether if it's homemade or at a restaurant, I could say I'm slightly selective when it comes to certain dishes when eating at a restaurant. Normally, San Jose has all the good Vietnamese food but that drive (not far but traffic) all the time is no fun. Luckily, this semi hole in the wall place on Homestead is where it's at!! Santa Clara Vietnamese food lovers... here is your spot! Egg Rolls - Comes out nicely HOT and CRISPY Com Suong Nuong - BBQ Pork was good! I love that it comes with broken rice! Pho Dac Biet - GOOD! I rarely order pho because I love the other noodle/rice dishes and usually eat pho at home. Decided to try the pho here and it was actually pretty good. The both is light but I love it like this. Simple broth, not too oddly sweet or salty which makes it great to add other toppings/sauces if preferred. Bun Bo Hue - Not many places makes bun bo hue that great so super hesitant on ordering but surprisingly their BBH is amazing!!! Such a pleasant surprise to have good BBH You could ask for more spicy or add your own hot sauce. I like mine really SPICY, extra chili in oil pls. Best way to eat it. This family owned business is the sweetest! They're always so kind and makes sure that their customers receive a good experience dining there. Happy this Vietnamese restaurant opened, great food and good service! Don't forget a ca phe sua da! aka Vietnamese Iced Coffee read more
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This isn't a place that we planned to go but it was next to the supermarket so we went for convenience. Pho is meh. However, bun bo hue was disappointing. The broth didn't have any flavor. The meat for bun bo hue aren't the traditional Vietnamese style... The service is okay. read more
2 years ago
My family and I came here because it was very conveniently located across the street from the hospital where my dad was staying. The pho was extremely good and also came in the biggest bowl I've seen so far of all the pho places I've been to. We also got the spring rolls, which came piping hot. Thumbs up. The only probably we had run into was that the server gave us a large bowl for my daughter even though we ordered a small, so we ended up paying for the large and had left overs that she didn't eat. Eh, not such a big deal. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. read more
2 years ago
Attractive restaurant with great service, very good food, ample portions. We had the standards--beef pho, spring rolls, and a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and egg rolls. It was all nicely done, though the pork was sweeter than most. An iced coffee was flavorful but more bitter than most. Will be here again. read more
We ate here about a week ago. Good service. Food is fresh and taste is pretty good. We ordered two bowls of bun and two bowls of pho: beef and chicken. Quantity, quality and pricing are definitely there. My husband wished the sauce for the grilled pork and egg rolls had been served with a slight kick: it was a little on the light side. (I guess we could have added chili oil to it from the condiments on the table.) Decor seems to be have stayed the same from the Gombei Santa Clara days. Indoor seating is nicely spaced to accommodate social distancing. read more
5 years ago
Great spot for pho, we got takeout (which isn't always great with pho), and everything held up well. The restaurant looked very clear, and service was spectacular. I ordered ahead by phone, and everything was nicely packaged up and ready to go by the time I arrived. The hot and cold items were separated, and the raw steak was even packaged separately. What great attention to detail. We reheated the soup when we got home and then combined everything. It was all delicious! We got two large orders of the rare steak + tendon as well as the grilled pork + egg roll over vermicelli. Everything was delicious, and I felt they did not skimp on the meat and ingredients. If you are craving pho, this is a great spot to satisfy your craving. Everything tasted authentic, and I appreciate how clean the restaurant looked. I hope they will stay in business for a long time. You can never have too many pho spots! read more
It's Friday night & we want some Pho so I did a quick search on Yelp. I found several options and decided to go with Pho Lyfe. I ordered 2 P13 White Meat Chicken Pho & added meatballs on both, an order of A4: fried egg rolls , and a N9:Thai Tea for delivery. My delivery got here fast and the broth was still piping hot. The order was carefully packed and the broth wrapped in its own bag. My utensils were packed neatly including a spoon, fork, and chopsticks. The broth tasted like chicken and wasn't thick or oily. The white meat chicken was salty but had a good cooked texture. It wasn't slimy like other chicken Pho I've had. The meatball texture was okay but it didn't add much flavor or texture. The taste of the bowl of Pho even with the condiments included wasn't very tasty. It was watered down. The Thai tea tasted fine and had a lot of ice. The fried egg roll had the perfect crunch. I didn't like the filling as much but loved the texture of the egg roll overall. Overall it was an okay bowl of white meat chicken Pho. read more
1 year ago
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568 E El Camino Real
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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