This pho tastes like someone's grandma personally came out of the kitchen, looked me in the eyes, and said "you look like you need this." Broth is rich, noodles are on point, and I'm pretty sure this cured at least 3 of my life problems. 10/10 -- if comfort had a flavor, this would be it. read more

I love this place so much. Great customer service, speedy service, and delicious pho. I will definitely be back? read more

Pho Now - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Really fresh and clean!! Loved the brisket pho and Vietnamese egg rolls :) Staff were friendly and efficient. read more

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Pho Now has been on my must try list for a while now. Since I had some pho the other day, I got a vermicelli bowl. I got the combo because I wanted to try the egg rolls. This was a good size portion and everything was fresh. The shrimp were huge! I enjoyed the fun vibe of this restaurant and I had great customer service. Looking forward to going back soon to order a bowl of pho. read more

Pho Now - Vermicelli Bowl (Combo) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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AMAZING PHO SPOT!!! If this is your first time at Pho Now, be prepared to be WOWed like I was. Enormous portions (size Large pho lives up to its name) and super yummy and fresh ingredients. I opted for the "wok-fried filet mignon" pho and it was as unique as it sounds. Small pieces of wok-seared garlic and filet swam all over the steaming hot and flavorful broth. I've never had anything like it. Easy 5/5 stars for Pho Now. Parking was a breeze (same parking lot as ChaCha Sushi, Tastea, and Lucky supermarket). Service was excellent and friendly. Shoutout to our server, Trang, who made excellent recommendations!! No time to wait...go to Pho Now...NOW!!!! read more

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Im almost never, ever left speechless... Today,Monday, April 21st during lunch I was rendered speechless, left completely satiated and beyond satisfied...from the warm service, cleanliness, huge portions, quality of food and lovely soft jazzy house music playing in the background! We started with the veggie egg rolls which we wrapped in the crispy green leaf lettuce and mint. They were incredibly delightful despite having no meat. My friend doesn't eat pork so I settled but definitely wasn't disappointed!!! She got the wok seared beef pho #3. I got the B.1 vermecelli bowl. Both were A1 quality and quantity! We found our new favorite! Many thanks to the staff and chefs! read more

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The kumquat iced tea wasn't for me since it had a strong floral, perfume like aftertaste. The pho dac biet was also okay, the broth had a strong herbal flavorful and aroma that I wasn't a fan of. My favorite were the spring rolls. They were fresh and tasty. read more

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We were seated and greeted right away upon entering the restaurant. They have an extensive menu. We ordered the Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Over Rice On A Sizzling Platter and the Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Rolls With Vermicelli. The waitress gave us a complimentary appetizer. It consisted of Egg Rolls and a Fresh Shrimp Roll. The Grilled Pork, Shrimp, Egg Over Rice On A Sizzling Platter was still sizzling when it got to our table. The Grilled Pork on both entrees were tender and flavorful. The Grilled Shrimp wasn't overcooked. The Egg Rolls were crispy and crunchy on the outside. The prices were fairly reasonable and they were generous with the portions. We were surprised with the free appetizer. We will definitely be back to try their Pho. read more

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Tried a new pho place for us. Friendly service. Even by the robot delivering your beverages. Very clean establishment. Love the decor. We ordered the beef pho (large) And sizzling rice with pork chop and shrimp. For appetizer: spring rolls. Fresh and tasty! We both enjoyed our dishes. Definitely will return. read more

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Pho Now is hands down our favorite spot for pho in San Jose. I love coming here with my family--it's close to home, super convenient, and always a great experience. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes you get. The pho is consistently delicious, with rich, flavorful broth and fresh ingredients every time. It honestly tastes like the best pho in San Jose to us. The atmosphere is welcoming, and it's a perfect place for a casual meal with family. Highly recommend if you're looking for great pho without breaking the bank! read more

Pho Now - Custom pho: filet mignon and fatty brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We have been thinking about this place ever since our last visit.. Coming back today, it was exactly how we remembered it! We couldn't even bring ourselves to try anything else and ended up ordering the same thing again. The pho broth was still incredibly rich and the filet mignon was just as tender as last time. The nem nuong cuon and the iced coffee were also just as spot-on. It's rare to find a spot that stays this consistent, and we left feeling very satisfied. Service was also consistent, friendly, and fast!! So glad to confirm this place is officially a favorite read more

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Sat very quickly , started with the garlic fries have some black pepper so very good . Vietnamese coffee was tasty . big space if you have bigger friend groups . loved adding sriracha to the fried rice lots of shrimp ! read more

Pho Now - Vietnamese iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I was the first customer here on a Saturday morning right when they opened at 10, and had a great meal. I ordered fewer dishes than I'd normally eat, but that turned out to be a good thing. I had a large #1 with raw onions and a no-milk iced coffee. I'm not sure if the pictures do it justice, but this was almost a comically large bowl. I typically have a big appetite, but this was ridiculous. A mountain of noodles, all the meats, a ton of soup... I have literally never seen such a large bowl of pho besides eating challenges. $19 isn't cheap but for this quantity and quality it's kind of a bargain. And as for quality, this place delivered. Complex and rich broth, perfectly chewy noodles, all the meats and tendon and tripe exactly right. I have no notes other than I didn't quite finish the broth because I just simply ran out of room. Shameful, I know, I hate wasting food but there just wasn't any way I was finishing. Normally I'm against adding condiments like hoisin and ESPECIALLY sriracha to pho as I think it ruins the flavor, but I did experiment with adding a very small (like a teaspoon or less) of fish sauce and I did find that it added a pleasant little something to the broth. Herbs don't count of course, I guess if I was nitpicking they could have been more generous with those. Although it just might be that the bowl is so comically large that it makes a normal amount of herbs seem insufficient by comparison. I had a dining companion who had the #14 Kid Pho with well done brisket, and pronounced it "the best pho ever". And keeping with their portion size, it wasn't that much smaller than what I'd consider a normal adult portion. So I guess one tip is come hungry and under-order because they are not messing around with the portion sizes. When I do come back I'd also like to try a vermicelli bowl and some of the appetizers, they look delicious. Just not combined with the pool of pho, unless I was splitting it. The coffee I had was great, strong and not too sweet. Oh and the service was also very nice, we were quickly seated and they checked on me and my slow-eating companion many times. Inside it's very clean and bright, with high ceilings and music playing. Not a bad place to linger while you attempt to eat 5 lbs of pho. read more

Pho Now - Large #1 with pickled onions and an iced coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Upon entering, you're welcomed by an eccentric collection of trinkets. An often looked over necessity for an authentic and homey Asian feel. The servers were very warm and helpful, they also use the serving bots that's recently often found in pho restaurants. I ordered that shrimp and egg roll vermicelli bowl. It came with a hefty serving and the shrimp and egg roll tasted incredible. The rest, however, were okay. I personally wasn't a fan of the sauce they provided. I felt like they used too much chili that it overtook the other ingredients, flavor-wise. My friends all enjoyed the phos they ordered and the garlic fries my friend ordered was extra nice and crispy. Overall a good experience. read more

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I got a large bowl of pho tai and it was very flavorful! The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is very spacious and allows big parties! Overall would come back again! read more

Pho Now - Two bowls of pho tai and two drinks: 1 is Vietnamese coffee and the other is Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you have not tried this place, you should. This place has such good food. I love the Pho. They also have good rice dishes. The prices are good and so is the service. They have a little robot that drops off the water and the food. I like the decor in the restaurant. I enjoy watching the cooking on the TVs throughout the dining area. read more

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We got the large pho dac biet which was $20, pretty crazy! It didn't have as much meat as expected. Too much noodle-to-meat ratio and the broth could be more flavorful. They kept using a loud blending machine the entire time we ate there, which was annoying since we had to talk over it. The place had one other customer but they had to blend fruit for 30 minutes straight? Cmon. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this Vietnamese restaurant! If you're looking for a new spot out of your typical Vietnam Town staples, this is a really solid option. Locally owned and operated. We got the Pho Tai Large.. and can I just say? IT IS REALLY LARGE. I was shocked at the portions of this bowl. Lots of tender beef and lots of noodles. PLEASE order the fresh noodles! They cooked the texture of them perfectly and it was definitely worth the extra $1.00! The broth is light in flavor, but didn't disappoint. This was soooo filling. Don't sleep on the Garlic Noodles! I saw a lot of other people on Yelp order this and I can see why! Flavorful thin noodles, but not too salty. The Thit Nuong (Pork Chop) was definitely the highlight of this dish, so I can imagine it's amazing with vermicelli too... Gotta try that next time. I also REALLY loved the Vietnamese egg rolls here! So scrumptious! I will be back for these for sure :-) read more

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Discovered this spot through a Yelp Elite event! The restaurant is located in a plaza with ample parking. We were greeted warmly by the servers. The decor inside was very cute with a lot of Popmart trinkets. I got a small size of the combination pho and my boyfriend got a small pho with brisket and filet mignon. I loved that the bean sprouts that they give you are pre cooked! The small size bowl was so much food. They give you so much meat and noodles. The broth was also super flavorful. Can't wait to come back to try their other dishes. read more

Pho Now - Small #1 combination - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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* Overall Rating: 2.5 Stars I have struggled with writing this review because I genuinely don't want to hurt a local business that is clearly trying hard, but as a Yelp Elite, I owe it to the community to be honest about my experience. This was a difficult visit because while the food was excellent, we encountered a significant issue that makes a return impossible for us. * The Environment & Service: The restaurant itself is modern, bright, and has a great "fun" vibe to it. As you can see from the photos, it's a very visually appealing space that distinguishes itself from more traditional shops. The service was also top-notch; our server was professional and efficient, and even when we had to bring a sensitive issue to their attention, they handled it with grace. *The Food: If I were rating on flavor alone, this would be a 5-star review. The kitchen is clearly talented. * What We had * House Special Pho (Phở Đặc Biệt): My partner's bowl ($19.95) featured a high-quality combination of rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs. The broth was rich, flavorful, and authentic. * Grilled Pork, Shrimps & Egg Rolls Vermicelli (Bún Tôm Thịt Nướng Chả Giò) - $21.45: I had the vermicelli bowl, and the grilled pork and crispy egg rolls were perfectly prepared. Everything tasted fresh and well-executed. * The Dealbreaker :( Despite the great food and fun environment, we spotted a cockroach on the dining room wall, alongside our table during our meal. We alerted the staff, and a lady handled it immediately and efficiently. She was very professional, though she did mention they had been spraying to control the problem. Interestingly, we stopped by the boba shop next door afterward and the smell of industrial cleaner was so overpowering we had to step out. This leads me to believe there might be a systemic infestation issue within the building itself rather than just this specific restaurant, but as a customer, seeing a pest in the dining area is a, unfortunate dealbreaker. Sadly, some things are just impossible to unsee, and this was my first and last visit. * The Bottom Line: I'm writing this with the hope that management and the building owners take even more aggressive action. It's a shame, because the staff is wonderful and the food is genuinely some of the better Vietnamese fare in the area, but I can't personally justify a second visit until the sanitation is 100% certain. read more

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Pho in this season! I was excited to try this place that I haven't been to. Vietnamese has been my goto place when I want some good food to treat myself. The place looks great, fun characters all over the place add a nice charm and appealing to younger crowd. I requested them if I could have the chicken in the house special and they obliged. The pho was good, exactly what I needed on a cold night. It is different from the ones that I have tried before. This place is famous for serving Norther style of Pho. I have always tried the much flavorful southern style pho. So my initial reaction was that it was bland. But you get the hang of that simple umami flavor as you go. Enjoyed it. We also ordered garlic noodles with tofu. So flavorful! It was fun to see the robot serving water to the table. Will come back to try more of their dishes read more

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Fresh food and lots of menu items, though it seems disproportionately beef centered. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, and I would return for that. Service, while fast, could be a little friendlier. Easy parking and colorful and clean ambiance. read more

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This place is spacious and clean. It's nice that they put all the napkins and chopsticks at the table, so we don't need to ask for more napkins every time we need more. Everything is well organized on the table. Ordered the Custom Pho with brisket, tendon, tripe and beef ball. The soup is delicious and tasty. Noodles are cooked right and there's a good amount of meat in the bowl. Service is decent. They have a robot bringing drinks and certain items to your table. Ladies room is clean and they have good toilet paper, not the super-thin 1-ply TP. Only down side is their drinks are very expensive for almost $8 and toppings are extra. Was going to order the drink but decided not to after seeing how pricey it is. I'd rather go to a specialized tea store if I were to pay $8 for a pearl tea. Considering we are already ordering food, it would be nice if they'll price their drink more reasonably. read more

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This place is different from what I'm usually familiar with because their pho is Southern style. Southern style pho has a richer, sweeter broth with more cuts of meat (flank, meatball, rare steak, brisket, etc...). I ordered the house special pho, which included everything to try the different meats that they offer. My favorite meats would have to be the rare steak and meatball because of how tender and flavorful they are. The soup was not super salty or fatty, which is really good. Overall, I would give it a 3.5/5 just because I'm not a fan of the flank and brisket (it was too fatty for my liking). I would definitely recommend the Pho Tai or Pho Bo Vien if you're looking for something more light and consistent. I was impressed by their service and how kind the workers are. They greeted me and were helpful in recommending some menu items. They have lots of other delicious Vietnamese dishes that aren't pho as well. The store had a really cute small shop vibe as it was decorated with lots of big and tiny Popmart merch and cute quirky knick knacks around the store. I definitely recommend everyone to try this place, as the food is delicious and I could tell the business owners really care about their customers! read more

Pho Now - Phở Đặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm not used to San Jose prices since I'm from Orange County so paying $20 for my vermicelli bowl was painful. The bowl looks massive, but the majority of it was lettuce. Everything tasted great though! The meat had a nice charred taste to it. Egg rolls were nice and crispy. I love the roasted peanuts for a nice textured crunch too. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Pho Now - Bun thit nuong with cha gio - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Another solid Vietnamese restaurant, that is kid approved. First thing that catches their eye is the cute decor, giant pot Mart figurines, hilarious toilet paper roll holders in the bathroom, even Mickey himself made this place a whimsical experience for my kiddos. Service is kind, quick and easy! The owners were so polite and sweet. Answering any of our questions. There's tons of parking and lots of indoor seating. The food was delicious and flavorful. I would recommend their vermicelli dishes, spring rolls, and pho tai-can't go wrong! read more

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Quick service and friendly staff! I visited Pho Now for the first time today and had a great experience. The food came out quickly and it was a good portion. I ordered the grilled pork and egg rolls with vermicelli. Everything tasty! My little one joined my lunch date with me. I love how they provided me some tiny scissors so I could cut up some food for her and I didn't even ask for them. Looking forward to coming back here to try the pho. read more

Pho Now - Grilled pork & egg rolls with vermicelli. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a unique Pho spot that has a relaxed "classier" environment with calm ambient music for private conversations, good service, and delicious fresh food. Also, it meticulously clean and there is ample free parking. It seems to be popular spot, for good reason. as it was fairly full at 3 PM on a weekday. I am not a Pho connoisseur although I have certainly been to a lot of Pho restaurants in the South Bay over the years. The broth: lighter in color and more delicate in taste, which I actually prefer to the saltier and browner versions. It tasted like there isn't any bouillon or added flavors. just simple natural healthy broth. This broth really doesn't need anything (I usually add sauces). The meat: seriously a level beyond what you find anywhere!!! I am used to really chewy almost meat, but this was tender filet mignon. My conclusion: I will return with friends! read more

Pho Now - spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is a great spot! Staff are always kind and accommodating and the restaurant is clean. There's plenty of parking and seating available. The bathroom is nice too! I've had the pho here and the vermicelli bowls and both are so good! The vermicelli bowls have great portions and the small pho is perfect for a meal. I appreciate the consistency here and I'll be back to try more dishes for sure. read more

Pho Now - house pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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wow this pho hit the spot after an early night out. They close at 10, but we made it just in time. The large is only a dollar more and so worth! our friend got a small lol I've never finished my entire large pho before, but it was super yummy so I was able to!! I love it when pho places have their hoisin and sriracha sauce bottles on the table!! This pho spot is contender for my fave pho now. The bean sprouts are cooked and service was super quick. You can customize which meats for your pho or get the combo which we ended up doing! the store has a bunch of mega molly and dimoos from popmart and it's so so cute! Will def come back for sure for some more delicious pho :) read more

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Delicious new pho spot in South side SJ! The inside has lots of seating making it great for big groups. Decor is also modern and super cute! Food: 5/5 I got a custom pho bowl with brisket and meatballs. I loved that they packed the bowl with meat and green onions. Broth was flavorful and easy to eat. They also had rice plates and other noodle dishes. Service: 5/5 Server was very nice and food came out quickly. read more

Pho Now - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Everything we have tried here is absolutely delicious and flavorful. Always fresh ingredients! Our go to is #3 garlic seared beef pho Egg rolls Pork spring rolls Lemonade soda Staff is always friendly! Cute decor! Must try for yourself read more

Pho Now - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Clean and simple interior. Busy restaurant. Serves your standard Vietnamese cuisine (pho, egg rolls, spring rolls, rice plates, vermicelli, etc.) I had the Vietnamese egg rolls. They were good. Came with some veggies so that I could wrap my egg rolls. Their fish sauce was decent. I liked that they had some shredded carrots in the sauce and it wasn't too salty. Staff are efficient. Standard prices. Similar payment process to other Vietnamese restaurants where the tables are numbered on the side, and you go up to the cash register, give the clerk your table number and pay your bill. Located in a plaza with a large parking lot. read more

Pho Now - Vietnamese Eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My husband and I visited this restaurant for a quiet dinner and as usual, the service was excellent. Lisa waited on us with a smile and we ordered our favorite dish. I also ordered my favorite drink which is the Kumquat with sour plum. In fact I ordered an extra to go home. We had the fresh Spring Rolls with the best peanut sauce I've ever tasted. We each had the Vermicelli with pork, shrimp and rolls! Delicious! This is the only place to get excellent Vietnamese food! And the ambience was amazing! While eating we listened to some very upbeat music which I later asked about. We love coming here and will definitely come back again! read more

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So I'm very particular about my bowl of pho. I've been eating it all of my life and I'm pretty much sick of it because my mom would make cafeteria sized pots of it and that's what we would eat for a whole month. But anyways, when I go out to eat pho at restaurants, I'm usually disappointed because it just brings me back memories of eating that everyday. I recently went to Pho Now for the first time, I loved it so much the first time that I went back again the same week. I tried the pho dac biet without the tripe and it is absolutely flavorful and delicious. I got it with the fresh noodles both times and it is so comforting, warm, hearty and hits all the right notes. I've also tried the spring rolls and mini egg rolls and both were good. Service is friendly and they even have a little robot that brings out some of the food and drinks as well. The restaurant is decorated very cute with lots of Pop-mart and Disney figurines. I also love how the TVs are playing clips of Vietnam and makes me miss vacationing there. read more

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Ample seating on a Friday evening so we got seated immediately. Staff was friendly and attentive and checked in on us frequently. Hype decorations with labubus and crybabys hehe I got the Pho Dac Biet (Combination Pho) because I like a little bit of everything. The soup is flavorful and not too salty which is good. Generous amount of meat as well. My mom got the seared filet pho and we got another one to-go. That's how yummy it was. The pan-sear definitely gave the broth a richer fatty taste, which I haven't tasted in other pho places, so I give this extra stars for blowing my mind away!! The hot steaming pho bowls were hand delivered by waiters but there are also robot kittens that deliver not-dangerously-hot items to your table. Parking is easy in large plaza. Overall good experience and will be stopping by again! read more

Pho Now - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great service, great pho, clean establishment! Warm welcome every time I walk in and the food never disappoints. Prefer this spot to many places in SJ. read more

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Fattest yummiest spring rolls. Customer service is great and they have a robot Clean and spacious read more

Pho Now - Fattest most yummiest springs rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The food here was absolutely delicious! I ordered the vermicelli bowl with egg rolls and shrimp, and the portion size was huge. The fish sauce tasted fresh and had just the right amount of spice. I also tried the Vietnamese coffee, which was perfect--neither too sweet nor too bitter. I especially appreciated the attentive service; the staff checked in on us frequently and kept our water glasses full throughout the meal. I will be back when I'm in the area. read more

Pho Now - Shrimp and eggroll vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The house special pho was delicious! The broth was favorable and good portions of meat. The pickled onions is a game changer! Service is pretty quick and a cute open space seating. The fresh passion fruit was refreshing and sweet. read more

Pho Now - House special - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California