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Love coming to this place whenever I'm craving pho! My go-to order here is the wok-seared filet mignon pho, since the meat is tender and the broth is flavorful. If you're feeling something cooler, though, their vermicelli bowls are also fresh and tasty. I personally like the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls the best, but you can also get ones with shrimp, lemongrass beef, or tofu. Pho Now is located in a plaza with plenty of parking along Capitol Expressway. The servers here are friendly, and my orders have always come out quickly. Would love to give some of their rice plates a try in the future as well!
Pho Now! Not pho later!!! Nestled on cap ex in a not too busy plaza is Pho now! I got the pho ga, it was rich and savory. Service was very fast and interior is fun and modern.. My friend enjoyed their other dishes.
Came in this past Saturday with a friend after looking up trendy places on social media- they really knocked down the advertising side of the business. Not much service like the vids showcase. The decor was pretty cute and some were pretty trendy! The pho was generic in flavor and warm, got cold as minutes passed by. I can say that the meat was great quality! We were only disappointed by the portion that was given. The pickled onions were fortunately a cherry on top- would recc getting that on the side. It's an alright place for pho, nice trying it out though.
Wanted to like this place. The restaurant is clean and has a modern aesthetic. They have a robot that delivers water and the waiters are friendly. Food, however, was a big let down. The pork chop I had had a lot of grissle and fat. Add on top of that that there's bones meanth there was very little protein. The nice thing was that the com tam was served on a sizzling plate and the broken rice on the bottom was a little crispy. Nice touch. Pho was okay but the soup had too much star anise. Garlic noodles were on the dry side and lacked garlic flavor. Also the presentation was pretty sad on this dish. Just a large plate with some spaghetti and slices of pork on top. No garnish or anything. Wish I took a picture.
This restaurant is my boyfriend's absolute favorite! This was my first time coming with him. It is located in a plaza with lots of parking. Service was quick. We ordered the spring rolls and wok stir fry beef pho with fresh noodles. We also got a salted kumquat plum tea. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed how fresh the spring rolls tasted and the dipping sauce was an incredibly great pairing. The pho was really flavorful. I understand why it is my boyfriend's go-to order now! The drink we ordered was also super refreshing and came with chia seeds. A bit on the sweeter side for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely come back again!
I visited Pho Now today, and it's clean and organized restaurant. The staff were friendly, and I ordered the #1 Special. The broth was flavorful, and the meats were nicely trimmed. They have a great variety of dishes to choose from! The only minor downside was that the serving of bean sprouts was a bit small amount. Overall, it's one of the better bowls of pho I've tried recently. I will definitely be back!
Tried this place for the first time with my family and found it pretty average overall. Bún thịt tôm nướng: 3.5/5 - Decent but nothing special. Sizzling cơm tấm: Basic and disappointing since they used regular rice instead of broken rice. The hot plate also caused oil to splatter everywhere. I didn't really like having bell peppers on my com tam, it was an interesting take. Nem spring rolls: 3.5/5 - Good, but I've had better. Service was good, but I wasn't impressed enough to come back.
Cute decor and yummy food. A regular spot my family likes to go to. I usually order the grilled pork and shrimp rice plate. Never disappoints.
I was first introduced to this place through a Yelp elite event. Loved their pho and broth - and the little robot servers - that we keep going back! They have good drinks, interesting stuff in the TVs, and soothing music. I particularly appreciate their plating as you can see here with the spring rolls.
We happen to be the area looking for a spot to eat at after doing errands. I have been wanting to try one of the newer Pho restaurants in South San Jose, Pho Now. We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon for lunch recently. Pho Now is located in a nice large plaza off Capitol Expressway. Lucky grocery store and the popular Cha Cha Sushi is located in the same shopping plaza as well. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot out front. The Vietnamese restaurant has nice modern cultural decor. Colorful fun Asian characters and some Japanese art are present in the front and counter area. It is spacious and clean with plenty of tables for dine in. We ordered 2 shrimp and pork vermicelli and 1 kids bowl with beef balls. Everyone enjoyed their delicious food. Our vermicelli bowls were huge and looked appetizing. The shrimp was juicy while the pork was unfortunately chewy. Noodles were tasty. My son said his kids bowl was yummy and the beef balls were scrumptious. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pho Now. The staff were nice and accommodating. There was a robot server that brought over cups of water to us which I thought was a nice touch. The price point was in the higher side for Vietnamese food in the area but the dishes are large proportions. The vibe was family friendly and bustling. We hope to be back to try other dishes on the menu.
The house special hits so good. There's a lot of volume in the Pho, which is not common with a lot of other restaurants so this just adds on. The service was super quick and very friendly. The ambiance of the place is soo random, but I'm into it. Just random figures and statues everywhere, but it made me want them for myself. They have videos playing of influencers who have eaten at this spot as well.
We got here right when they opened and it filled up pretty quick. The service was so friendly and the waitresses were on top of it! The ambiance was really nice and clean with a lot of cool statues on the counter. The food was amazing. My son and I both got the custom pho w meat and a side of the beef ribs. Everything came out nice and steaming hot and the meats were really tender. We got the eggrolls appetizer and I like it because the use the springroll wrappers to fry instead of your typical eggroll wrappers. ALWAYS ask for chili oil because they keep it refrigerated behind the counter. The Coconut drink was refreshing and not overly sweet! Definitely a great first experience and I recommend this place 10/10!
14 days ago
The pho was really good, nice and steaming hot when it is served Really good customer service read more
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Phuong N.
Thanks so much, Diego! Nothing makes us happier than hearing you…
14 days ago
The food was delicious and suited my taste perfectly. the rice is rlly good. I will definitely be back read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Dan! We truly appreciate your kind words and are…
16 days ago
Entering the establishment, a very clean big area with the best lighting, it was very easy to get into the right foodie mindset. the taste of the broth, not too sweet but very savory! the meat was very tender! Service was really great, very friendly staff and kept taking care of me, water refills! Utensils! they had it all ready for you! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you, Kim! So happy to hear you enjoyed your visit, especially…
Love coming to this place whenever I'm craving pho! My go-to order here is the wok-seared filet mignon pho, since the meat is tender and the broth is flavorful. If you're feeling something cooler, though, their vermicelli bowls are also fresh and tasty. I personally like the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls the best, but you can also get ones with shrimp, lemongrass beef, or tofu. Pho Now is located in a plaza with plenty of parking along Capitol Expressway. The servers here are friendly, and my orders have always come out quickly. Would love to give some of their rice plates a try in the future as well! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Ashley! So happy to hear you enjoyed the filet…
1 month ago
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much for coming in! So happy you enjoyed the pho and had…
Pho Now! Not pho later!!! Nestled on cap ex in a not too busy plaza is Pho now! I got the pho ga, it was rich and savory. Service was very fast and interior is fun and modern.. My friend enjoyed their other dishes. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you Laura! So happy you enjoyed the pho ga and had a great…
2 days ago
Came in this past Saturday with a friend after looking up trendy places on social media- they really knocked down the advertising side of the business. Not much service like the vids showcase. The decor was pretty cute and some were pretty trendy! The pho was generic in flavor and warm, got cold as minutes passed by. I can say that the meat was great quality! We were only disappointed by the portion that was given. The pickled onions were fortunately a cherry on top- would recc getting that on the side. It's an alright place for pho, nice trying it out though. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you for giving Pho Now a try and for sharing your feedback.…
3 days ago
Wanted to like this place. The restaurant is clean and has a modern aesthetic. They have a robot that delivers water and the waiters are friendly. Food, however, was a big let down. The pork chop I had had a lot of grissle and fat. Add on top of that that there's bones meanth there was very little protein. The nice thing was that the com tam was served on a sizzling plate and the broken rice on the bottom was a little crispy. Nice touch. Pho was okay but the soup had too much star anise. Garlic noodles were on the dry side and lacked garlic flavor. Also the presentation was pretty sad on this dish. Just a large plate with some spaghetti and slices of pork on top. No garnish or anything. Wish I took a picture. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brian. We’re glad you enjoyed…
3 months ago
This restaurant is my boyfriend's absolute favorite! This was my first time coming with him. It is located in a plaza with lots of parking. Service was quick. We ordered the spring rolls and wok stir fry beef pho with fresh noodles. We also got a salted kumquat plum tea. Everything was delicious. I really enjoyed how fresh the spring rolls tasted and the dipping sauce was an incredibly great pairing. The pho was really flavorful. I understand why it is my boyfriend's go-to order now! The drink we ordered was also super refreshing and came with chia seeds. A bit on the sweeter side for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would definitely come back again! read more
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Phuong N.
Hi Cynthia,…
I visited Pho Now today, and it's clean and organized restaurant. The staff were friendly, and I ordered the #1 Special. The broth was flavorful, and the meats were nicely trimmed. They have a great variety of dishes to choose from! The only minor downside was that the serving of bean sprouts was a bit small amount. Overall, it's one of the better bowls of pho I've tried recently. I will definitely be back! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Sunny! We’re so happy you enjoyed your visit and…
6 days ago
Great pho and vermicelli noodles. Ingredients are fresh and the place is clean and orderly. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you James! So happy you enjoyed everything . We really…
Tried this place for the first time with my family and found it pretty average overall. Bún thịt tôm nướng: 3.5/5 - Decent but nothing special. Sizzling cơm tấm: Basic and disappointing since they used regular rice instead of broken rice. The hot plate also caused oil to splatter everywhere. I didn't really like having bell peppers on my com tam, it was an interesting take. Nem spring rolls: 3.5/5 - Good, but I've had better. Service was good, but I wasn't impressed enough to come back. read more
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Phuong N.
Hi Kelly, thank you for visiting Pho Now and for taking the time to…
8 days ago
Cute decor and yummy food. A regular spot my family likes to go to. I usually order the grilled pork and shrimp rice plate. Never disappoints. read more
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Phuong N.
Sarah, you definitely have a favorite! We love that the grilled pork…
I was first introduced to this place through a Yelp elite event. Loved their pho and broth - and the little robot servers - that we keep going back! They have good drinks, interesting stuff in the TVs, and soothing music. I particularly appreciate their plating as you can see here with the spring rolls. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Wendy! It makes us so happy to hear that you…
4 months ago
We happen to be the area looking for a spot to eat at after doing errands. I have been wanting to try one of the newer Pho restaurants in South San Jose, Pho Now. We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon for lunch recently. Pho Now is located in a nice large plaza off Capitol Expressway. Lucky grocery store and the popular Cha Cha Sushi is located in the same shopping plaza as well. Parking is accessible in the large parking lot out front. The Vietnamese restaurant has nice modern cultural decor. Colorful fun Asian characters and some Japanese art are present in the front and counter area. It is spacious and clean with plenty of tables for dine in. We ordered 2 shrimp and pork vermicelli and 1 kids bowl with beef balls. Everyone enjoyed their delicious food. Our vermicelli bowls were huge and looked appetizing. The shrimp was juicy while the pork was unfortunately chewy. Noodles were tasty. My son said his kids bowl was yummy and the beef balls were scrumptious. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pho Now. The staff were nice and accommodating. There was a robot server that brought over cups of water to us which I thought was a nice touch. The price point was in the higher side for Vietnamese food in the area but the dishes are large proportions. The vibe was family friendly and bustling. We hope to be back to try other dishes on the menu. read more
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Phuong N.
Hi Rainier, thank you for your thoughtful review and for visiting Pho…
The house special hits so good. There's a lot of volume in the Pho, which is not common with a lot of other restaurants so this just adds on. The service was super quick and very friendly. The ambiance of the place is soo random, but I'm into it. Just random figures and statues everywhere, but it made me want them for myself. They have videos playing of influencers who have eaten at this spot as well. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Dexter! So happy you enjoyed the House Special and…
We got here right when they opened and it filled up pretty quick. The service was so friendly and the waitresses were on top of it! The ambiance was really nice and clean with a lot of cool statues on the counter. The food was amazing. My son and I both got the custom pho w meat and a side of the beef ribs. Everything came out nice and steaming hot and the meats were really tender. We got the eggrolls appetizer and I like it because the use the springroll wrappers to fry instead of your typical eggroll wrappers. ALWAYS ask for chili oil because they keep it refrigerated behind the counter. The Coconut drink was refreshing and not overly sweet! Definitely a great first experience and I recommend this place 10/10! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Andy! We’re so happy you and your son had such a…
1 day ago
Service is always quick, staff are friendly and food is tasty! Always clean and chill vibe. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you, Yesenia! It means a lot to us to have you come back and…
Service was amazing and efficient. I love that they are very quick as well. The broth was so delicious and the vibes were immaculate. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you ! Love hearing this, Omar! Great food, quick service, and…
Solid pho spot in an unassuming strip mall. We were close by and craving some noodles so did a quick yelp review to see what was close by. We thought about going to the east side but we were feeling hungry and decided to give this spot a try. Service was prompt with a cute little robot whose only job was to bring drinks. The servers were great.. Food was super delicious If we are around the area, we'll be back read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you Elaine! So happy you found us and enjoyed the food,…
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
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, John! We’re honored to be on your must-try list ,…
15 days ago
Number 4 with a chia lemonade :9 very healthy tasting, not overly salted. Was seated as soon as I arrived. Very VERY clean. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Reyna! We’re so happy you enjoyed your meal and…
2 days ago
First time here, food and service is 10/10! The broth is delicious and vibes inside were great read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed everything, especially our…
9 days ago
Service and staff were amazing! The place is chill and we love to come back. Love their Pho!!!!! Recommended Pho place to visit! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Joe! We’re so happy you enjoyed the pho and had a…
16 days ago
Place looked clean until the employee used the same towel to wipe both the tables and chairs (I saw it with my own eyes). Pho didn't have any rich flavors to it and a bit on the saltier side. Ate the meat and threw away the rest. Not bad but not good. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify that our team does…
9 days ago
This is my favorite photo spot in SJ!! Every time I come, I always get seated quickly, I don't think I've ever had to wait! The staff is very welcoming and friendly with code decor. The food is also amazing!! I always get the house pho or no meat pho, with springrolls. The peanut sauce is so yummy and the springrolls are a great price for how packed they come in! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Vicky! We’re so happy to be your favorite pho spot…
2 months ago
This is a very cutesy Pho establishment. Very clean, service is great. We ordered the pan sear pho and my husband got a house special pho. Between the 2 I like the house special . We also got a combination fried rice . Everything came out nice and hot. read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing Pho Now! It…
I love coming to this place. This has become my family favorite location to come. The environment is very welcoming the owner she is Always very sweet and also the staff are nice. The food is delicious and always fresh . read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Blanca! Your kind words truly made my day. It…
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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Phuong N.
Wow , this made our day. Thank you for such a thoughtful review!…
7 hours ago
#9 hearty broth, nice noodles, great meat. Nice restaurant that is clean with good customer service. I will definitely be coming back again! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you, Kenny! Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We truly…
14 days ago
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Thank you so much, Peter! We’re so happy you enjoyed your first visit…
2 days ago
My go to pho spot! Food tastes clean and is always a great hangover meal. We always get the spring rolls and egg rolls as appetizers. Pho is always good but I also get the rice plates sometimes. Service is quick. Even on weekends when it can get busy! read more
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Thank you so much, Rebecca! We’re so happy to know Pho Now has become…
5 days ago
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Thank you Zoe! So happy you enjoyed our pho and the robot . Hope to…
1 day ago
Amazing food - good authentic pho and vermicelli my favorite place in san jose. Also everyone (Vy) is so friendly. And big space with ample seats! read more
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Phuong N.
Thank you so much, Abby! So happy to hear Pho Now is one of your…
8 hours ago
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Thank you so much, Jay! We’re so happy you enjoyed the food and had a…
18 days ago
I ordered pho #9 and eggrolls. I have say the pho broth was seriously lacking flavor. I never add fish sauce but I added a lot and it was still bland. The eggrolls were extremely stale. I only ate 20% of the pho. Service was fast tho. The restaurant was clean. read more
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Phuong N.
Hi Saochi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the meal wasn’t…
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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Benny, we’re truly honored by your thoughtful review, especially…
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505 W Capitol Expy
San Jose, CA 95136
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