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Pho Now

4.6 (724 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Elaine G.

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

Vermicelli Bowl (Combo)
John L.

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.

Jay H.

Came here in a Friday night and it's legit. Lively, busy, clean with great service and food. They even have a robot that helps deliver food and drinks to your table. I got the vermicelli and my wife got the pho. Both were so delicious and had big portions. The veggies were fresh and they had all the sauces you need to enhance your dish the way you like it. Don't miss out on this spot!

Spring rolls
Raymond M.

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.

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Benny W.

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.

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Trudy M.

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.

Custom pho: filet mignon and fatty brisket
Tamy B.

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!

No. 5
Cathy P.

Good food and big portion size and very accommodating service. No.5 was very delicious, enjoyed it!!

About to dive into our huge bowl of pho!
Spoon And Jenn P.

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!!!!

Large #1 with pickled onions and an iced coffee
Scott S.

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.

Interior mural
John P.

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.

Pho w/ Filet Mignon & Brisket
Fiona H.

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

Dinning room
Mike M.

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.

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4.1(224 reviews)
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SJ Eggrolls in East San Jose is offering up some delightful bites. These would be perfect for a…read morelunch or a large gathering as they offer catering size trays. I highly recommend order online in advance as the wait can be about 30-40 minutes. Upon arriving, the inside was packed with people waiting for their orders. I ordered the 6 eggrolls and asked for 3 regular eggrolls and 3 netted eggrolls so that I could try both. The eggrolls come with veggies (lettuce, mint, and cilantro). It also came with pickled veggies and fish sauce. I also ordered 4 of their nem nuong as not every Vietnamese spot offers this type of spring roll. These have grilled pork in them rather than pork and shrimp. It comes with its own sauce which I'm not sure what its made of. The nem nuong were delicious with the grilled pork and there is a crispy component inside, too. They taste fresh and the sauce is tangy. I like the addition of the small chili sauce they give you on the side. The real show stoppers have to be the eggrolls though. They are perfectly crispy and filled with delicious pork filling. The veggies they provide are really fresh and the pickled veggies helps to add more depth. The eggrolls themselves don't feel too heavy or oily either which I really appreciated. The gentleman behind the counter was friendly when I was picking up. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot and can imagine how their party trays must be a big hit!

I was only in town briefly and had a craving for really good crispy egg rolls -- this place…read moreabsolutely delivered. The pork and shrimp net egg rolls were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the bánh khọt egg rolls were just as amazing. I loved wrapping everything in the fresh greens they provided, dipping each bite into the fish sauce, and adding a little sriracha for extra kick. Yes, the fish sauce smell lingers on your hands, but it's completely worth it because the flavors are incredible. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a strip mall, which made it easy and convenient to visit. If you love crispy-style egg rolls, I highly recommend this spot. I'll definitely be stopping by every time I'm in the area.

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Banh Cuon Bun Moc Ong Ta

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4.3(422 reviews)
3.9 miEast San Jose
$$

So worth the 52 minutes drive. First time having fresh Banh Cuon and I will be back for sure…read more Very straightforward. Service was fast and friendly,y by an uncle. Very casual, local, and homey feel.

I was yapping about my obsession with bun rieu and Devin suggested that we try this spot. I passed…read moreon breakfast so I could have the calories to splurge on the bun rieu here for lunch. It was a really hot day on a Wednesday when we came by. Inside felt stuffier than outside so we opted to sit outside. We did an early lunch slightly before noon, but even on a weekday there were a lot of other customers. Devin got the #1 Special Rice Roll and I got the #10 Bun Rieu. I was a bit skeptical of getting a hot noodle soup on a hot day, but I figured it'd be great to find a solid bun rieu spot closer to me than my current defaults all the way in Milpitas. The #1 came out first and rather quickly, the #10 took a bit longer but wasn't a long wait by any means. The first thing I noticed was that the plate of add-ins was rather unique, I've never received perilla leaves or banana flowers with my bun rieu before. The broth had great flavor and this soup did come with pork blood cubes. I would definitely come back for the bun rieu. Hot soup noodle soup on a hot day wasn't actually so bad. I tried some of the Special Rice Rolls and felt unsure, maybe it's an acquired taste but I wasn't an immediate fan.

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4.2(1k reviews)
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I stopped by for the chicken rice plate and egg coffee, and both were absolutely delicious. The…read morechicken was super flavorful, tender, and tasted freshly grilled with a nice smoky char on the edges. The rice paired perfectly with it, and I loved all the little sides that came with the plate. The pickled vegetables added a refreshing crunch, and the soup broth was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the meal -- light but packed with rich flavor that felt really comforting and homemade. The egg coffee was also amazing. It was incredibly creamy, smooth, and almost dessert-like without being overly sweet. The thick egg foam on top blended so well with the coffee and made every sip really satisfying. Definitely something I'd come back for again. On top of the food, the staff were all very kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. Service was quick, and the restaurant had a really clean and relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to enjoy everything. Overall, a really great experience with fresh, flavorful food and excellent service. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

This was my go-to Vietnamese spot before I stopped eating meat. The V8. Banh Cuon Tay Ho Chay…read more(Vegetarian Tay Ho Combination) is a really good option for non-meat eaters. There are lots of different items included, so you can figure out which you like best. The tofu is kind of bland, but the vegetarian sauce included is amazing, I could drink it. I usually dip the tofu in the sauce, wrap it in rice paper with cucumber, and bean sprouts, and dip the rolls into more sauce. The presentation of the packaging for to-go orders is a very nice touch! I love the branding and overall look of it.

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Pho Luc Lac - BBH *drool*

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4.5(690 reviews)
3.6 miCambrian Park
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Vegetarian friendly
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Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was…read moregreat to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ!

I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite…read more I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :)

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