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I love pho and spoiled living in San Jose to be surrounded by a lot of good pho spots. Ordered the regular size filet mignon pho with a side of onions. I didn't realize until I saw my receipt that they do charge 4% if you use a credit card. I asked for a side of white onions and didn't get a whole lot but was given more when I asked. The soup is deep and hearty, the meat was pretty good, though I've had better at other places. A regular bowl did not have enough noodles for me and probably should've paid $2 more for a large. Overall, it was pretty good.
Hands down the top 10 soups I've ever had in my life! I got the wonton soup with flat rice noodles. The broth was so exceptionally rich and it came with a massive piece of super tender pork in it. The woman working was so kind and helpful in guiding me to the option that ended up being perfect for me. I am grateful for my incredible dining experience!
Consistent bowl of pho. And comes out piping hot!! Go with another person to split the goal of finding a table while the other orders !
When in SJ, you have to get a bowl of pho! I still havs not found a bad bowl of pho in SJ. And this spot inside the plaza is no different. Just a simple traditional bowl of pho that hits the spot. Also at this plaza, there are other Vietnamese cuisine so sure to accommodate everyone's palatte.
The last time I came to the Lion Plaza food court, I knew before I even got into my car that I was going to end up at Bo Ne Phu Yen. However, if I hadn't already decided, there's a better than decent chance I would've ended up coming to Pho Pasteur instead. It's not to say that it's the only interesting place, let alone the most interesting, but the trays of pho I saw coming out of here looked super enticing! Of course, it didn't hurt either that so many Yelp friends have given this relatively high marks! Given the obvious limitations of being a food court stall, as opposed to a full service restaurant, it makes sense that Pho Pasteur's offerings are relatively modest by comparison. There aren't any starters/small dishes, vermicelli bowls, or rice plates for the most part (you can find them at the neighboring stalls), but the menu does have a bunch of noodle soups to choose from, including beef pho with various meat combinations, Bun Rieu, Bun Bo Hue, and several types of Hu Tieu. In addition, they also have Com Bo Buc Lac, Bo Kho (with noodles or French bread), and Bot Chien Gion. That last one in particular is something I don't see very often (in SF, anyways), which makes me regret not ordering it despite my cravings for the two things I did try. -- (#7) PHO TAI, DUOI BO - Beef Pho with Slices of Rare Steak, Flank, and Brisket...$19 (Large) While this looked more impressive than it tasted, it was still great. All three cuts of beef were flavorful (the brisket was best), the noodles had a nice bite, and the broth wasn't too fatty. Also, the oxtail I added (+$5) was pretty good, but it felt like it needed to be cooked longer (the meat wouldn't release). -- (#14) COM BO LUC LAC (Shaking Beef) - Shaking Cubed Filet Mignon Steak with Red Rice, Fried Egg, and Soup...$19 In hindsight, I wish I got the Bot Chien Gion instead of this purely for its uniqueness. Not that this was bad; this was actually pretty solid. The cubes of beef were tender and I liked the red rice, but the meat felt a little light on seasoning, though the sauce it came with made up for that. As much as I've enjoyed my trips to Pho Pasteur, one thing that did surprise me the first time I came here was how the menu prices were a little higher than I would've expected for a food court eatery. I get that things are more expensive these days, but I wouldn't have guessed a large bowl of pho would be almost $20. That said, they're well worth the money, given how loaded with beef my bowl of pho was and how good it tasted, so I wouldn't say the menu here is overpriced at all. In fact, I've obviously been back already and I wouldn't be opposed to making more in the future to try more. If I lived in SJ, this place would definitely be in my rotation whenever the mood for pho strikes!
I was confirmed with the phone number, to send payment via Venmo, on their business card when calling in for an order. I got there to pick up my order she said she didn't receive the payment. It was supposed to be another phone number. It was just lost payment and I won't be coming back for anything else. Update: I got a call and apologize from the sister for not relating about the Venmo payment. I went back to pick up the order. I like it!
Only tried the bot chien Uniquely thin layer crispy Comes with ponzo like dipping sauce with pickled carrots dailon Lots of fresh green onions Option to add sriracha Inside good court of lion plaza- the asian market/ plaza You get a buzzer while waiting
Goes to phở eatery and doesn't order phở. That's me! Cuz BBH over phở on any day but I didn't order that either at Phở Pasteur. I'm that weirdo that's came for an app but not just any basic Viet app you can find everywhere. Bột Chiên Giòn: Crispy Rice Flour Cake & Eggs. Iykyk...this is such an underrated S. Viet savory snack. And unfortunately, it's a unicorn in the city which means you gotta drive to E Man Jose for it (Red Bowl's version in daly city just doesn't hit the same way). Phở Pasteur is located inside Lion Plaza's food court. They're open for takeout and dine-in only. Outdoor seating available. M E N U Phở, Hủ Tiếu (pork and seafood noodle soup), BBH (spicy beef noodle soup), Bún Riêu (crab noodle soup), Bò Kho (beef stew), Bò Lúc Lắc (shaking beef), Bột Chiên Giòn (crispy rice flour cake & eggs), and Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa (pandan waffle). Complimentary hot tea provided for dine-in. Cc's accepted. F O O D * #14 Bột Chiên Giòn: Crispy Rice Flour Cake & Eggs (Large - $15): https://tinyurl.com/3vtb3a52 Crunchy rice flour cakes enveloped by an omelette topped with scallion oil and served with a sweet soy dipping sauce. The owner said, they made it extra crispy for me. I didn't request it extra crispy so the rice cakes lost its fluffy soft center to contrast the crispy browned crust. The sweet soy was watered down, missing a sweet tang so we used nước chấm from the other eatery we ordered from for dipping. Don't get me wrong, the bột chiên giòn was still good just not my ideal texture. S E R V I C E Very friendly owner. They give you a buzzer which worked fine outside. Order was ready in about 10-12 minutes as quoted. A M B I A N C E Run down, dingy food court. It hasn't changed since I was a kid eons ago. You come here strictly for the food, not the vibes. P A R K I N G Challenging parking during peak hours but totally doable before 12 pm on the weekends. Overall, tasty bột chiên giòn. Would order again but will make sure to specify not extra crispy.
5/5 for one of the best quality taste in #12, Bun Bo Hue Suon Bo beef noodle bowl. It's not the regular #11 Bun Bo Hue, but it's the better one with the big pork bone/not spicy soup. This is actually pretty darn good and authentic for food court style fast foods. Impressed. This is my first time ever ordering from them. The best Hu Tieu place across the aisle was shutdown. Pho Pasteur was empty after 1 pm Monday. No lines and no crowds. My bowl was huge! Generous portions. Condiments on front counter to the far right. Best of all, they accept credit cards now compared to cash only just few years ago. Most food stalls here accept credit cards now. Staffs were hardworking women and the lady kindly sprinkled additional black pepper onto my noodle bowl. Very welcoming and friendly with good smiles. Old uncles or janitors have been keeping the entire food court clean during pandemic years. Around $20 range, my noodle bowl quality was top notch for this type of place. Ingredients were fully packed. Soup was excellent in taste. People usually order their popular Pho noodle bowls here. They give you a buzzer/ringer when waiting for your order. I'm glad I stopped by. Not disappointing. Authentic Vietnamese cooking for sure. Red meats were tender and plentiful in my bowl. I have a very good feeling about this place. Absolutely delicious today.
Pho Pasteur is good! I don't know if it's the best pho spot in the food court, but it's a solid choice if you can't decide what you want. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it was real tasty. I like how it came with some tea. I'm a fan of Louis Pasteur so only makes sense that Pho Pasteur would be good too.
I've been told a number of times over the years that Pho Pasteur is the place in the East Side for pho. While I agree their pho is good -- competition in the SJ pho business is alive and well. I picked up my goddaughter from school and we decided to grab boba and pho. Since we were nearby, I suggested we check this spot out as it was a weekday afternoon which meant the plaza would not be as crowded as usual. When we walked up to the stall (located in the food court of Lyon Plaza) -- a very nice lady took our order. My goddaughter wanted specific meats in her pho and they were able to customize which was nice. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet which is essentially "the works" -- yum. The broth was savory but the noodles were a tad bit over cooked for me (I asked for the fresh noodles and my goddaughter wanted the regular thin pho noodles). There was a lot of meat in both bowls so they don't skimp for all you carnivores. I would say it's worth trying. Support local small businesses, y'all!
Still the BEST BEEF PHO IN SAN JOSE!!! I have been eating here since I rediscovered it. It's been good 3-4mos, I never missed a week. Let me tell you, THE CONSISTENCY IS JUST TOP NOTCH. Flavorful & just yummy goodness! I don't normally enjoy eating pho in the morning but not anymore. I changed! I now eat PHO for breakfast. Sooooooooo goooood!! Nothing beats a fresh hot soup'!!! The ladies in the front are so sweet. Very nice!!!
I've never enjoyed pho broth as much as I did at this place. I wouldn't say this is a little hole in the wall, but it is kind of hard to find if you've never been to the Lion plaza before. Park near lion's market, head further inside the plaza and keep walking straight until you see the food court. I got the Pho Dac Biet and my friend got the Pho Tai. I really like how they asked what noodle, thick or thin, we wanted on our pho. Very convenient. The broth was fresh and satisfying. Definitely something you'd love after a wild night out or to start your day with, or if you're sick. The meat was tender. Service was great. Be sure to tip them through their tip jar after paying for your food. It's not your traditional restaurant where you tip at the end. But tip. My new favorite pho spot back home. Will definitely be coming here often. read more
4 years ago
I bet "Where is a good pho restaurant?" is a commonly asked question. It all depends on your taste bud. I like my broth beefy and have aromatic smell of all the spices. My go to place for pho is here. Its located inside the Vietnamese food court called Lion Plaza. Their broth is savory and rich, good for both cold and hot days. I usually order the filet mignon on the side and dip it into my broth to eat it with every bite. I am against putting hoisin sauce and siracha into the broth. It's as bad as pouring soy sauce onto a Chinese's dish. Don't believe me? Then go watch The Joy Luck Club movie. read more
4 years ago
So wonderful Pho I ever had in my life It's so so so good, the broth so different with all the Pho I ever ate and the meats taste very good. I really like the service is very good too, they are friendly and treated customers very good. I will introduce family and friends to know so they can enjoy this best Pho read more
4 years ago
There's several places in this plaza that does Pandan waffles but this one is solid! Crisp, mochi texture mmmmmm read more
8 years ago
Part of the food court with other great counter-style restaurants as well. Ordered the Pho dac biet (special), with thin noodles. There's an option for thin or thick noodles. The nice lady behind the counter also asked if I wanted nuoc beo, a fatty broth but I didn't get. The pho bowl is ready in less than 5 minutes, comes with all the standard pho fixins like sprouts/basil/peppers. The taste itself is one of the best I had in awhile. Broth seasoned well, noodles firm, and loaded with lots of beef cuts. The place has a lot of Viet customers, but don't be intimidated if you are non-Viet. The ladies here are super friendly! read more
7 years ago
Came here on the recommendation of a friend of a friend, and thank God about that recommendation since I would have never found this place! This place truly is a hidden gem. As other reviews mention, Pho Pasteur is tucked away in a plaza. And by tucked away, I mean even the plaza itself is hidden from street view. You would have to park in the strip mall area and then walk to even find the plaza. The menu is pretty limited as to be expected from a restaurant of this physical size, but what they do, they do well. I ordered a regular-sized Pho Tai Nam Chin (steak, flank, and brisket) with the thin noodles. Service was great -- the woman at the front was eager to help. Portion was larger than expected, and the front had all the mix-ins I needed (some hoisin sauce, Sriracha, and onions). The broth was great, very tasty and flavorful. The meat was rare upon serving and given just enough time to be lightly cooked in the broth, resulting in a really good eating texture. I'm a big fan of this place and definitely would come back! read more
I was craving soup. I had a DoorDash credit, so the roommate and I decided to order lunch from Pho Pasteur on Sunday, March 19th. I placed the order at 12:31pm and it arrived at 1:20pm. The roommate's place is in Evergreen. 1. Pho Dac Biet: eye of round steak, well done flank, brisket, tendon, tripe, Skinny rice noodles ($10) 15. Bun Rieu Cua Dong: crab paste tomatoes soup with rice vermicelli and tofu ($10) I got the bun rieu. It was actually a good size and they provided a good amount of bean sprouts, mint, etc. I do wish they gave us more hot sauce and hoisin as the roommate needed more hoisin for his bowl. I wanted sambal, but we only had sriracha at his house, so I made due. The soup was flavorful and they provided the shrimp paste I asked for. The roommate's pho seemed small for a #1, but we were going out to dinner in about 3.5 hours, so he wasn't looking to eat much for lunch anyways. Good place for pho delivery. They aren't many options for delivery in SJ, so I'm glad I got to try Pho Pasteur through DoorDash. read more
Pho Pasteur is great for a quick and casual Pho stop in a no-frills environment. They're located in the food court next to Lion Market on Tully Rd and there are plenty of parking spots available in the huge lot. The clientele on the way to the food court and in the food court is sometimes sketchy with homeless asking for money and/or drinking a beer... They do have a security guard that does a good job of monitoring the system... They also have a bus "man" that pushes a cart around to take away dirty plates and wipes down the table while wearing his gloves. Service is always friendly by the what seems to be a family-owned joint. #1 with Fresh noodles and rare steak on the side is always a safe bet! The noodles are fresh and the broth is flavorful. The meat is quite fresh too! There's a huge jar full of raw onions to complement the soup! $8.5 for lunch, tax "included" and cash only! ;) read more
Came here for the first time with my boss who loves this place for some pho. We both had the pho dac biet with tai dap. We also had some nuoc beo and tiet hot ga. Noodles were cooked well, meat was alright, and the soup was pretty good (albeit not very hot). The nuoc beo really helped the soup. My boss said it wasn't as beefy as it usually is today. Service was pretty friendly for a food court place. What I really liked was the tiet hot ga which is soup with congealed blood and egg yolk. Really rich and flavorful. It was a nice brunch, definitely high on the list for pho places in San Jose. read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
** CASH ONLY ** Not sure if this place is related the Pho Pasteur(s) on Berryessa or in Union City, but this food court stall seems to have better food than either of them. I got the #6 ($8.50, oxtail + rare steak (eye-of-round)) with wide noodles, steak on the side, and no cilantro. The friendly cashier asked if I wanted some beef fat in my pho . . . don't remember ever being asked that before. There's a tray of condiments next to the register (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?select=AOEzVXnzypdW7vh8B-XPmA#WbVhT4dE0onspHnkUJMj0g), you can't see it, but there's a jar of sliced vinegared onions which I added to my bowl when I picked it up. The garnish plate had the not so commonly provided ngò gai' (sawtooth herb) which has the same soapy flavor as cilantro for me so was wasted on me, along with sprouts, jalapeno slices, and lime wedge (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?select=AOEzVXnzypdW7vh8B-XPmA#O3sjDi03VUuWHUihRcoFtg). The sprouts were warm and slightly blanched; I like that as they don't cool the broth as much as adding raw sprouts. The cashier also provided a mix of hoison & sriracha (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?userid=DsHsuhUvyyW_75zFcJxkKw#dGIvJAv1A7aemdWcgNWkKg) not sure if that's just for if you get the steak on the side. As I dug in, I was pleasantly surprised by this food court pho. The bowl had no cilantro, a generous handful of green onions, and a sprinkle of black pepper (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?select=AOEzVXnzypdW7vh8B-XPmA#-gjof1AvhH2d_L5h9mDHJw). The broth was beefy and flavorful (no MSG-cotton-tongue here). The wide noodles were a nice al dente. Oxtail was one large piece with a lot of meat (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?select=AOEzVXnzypdW7vh8B-XPmA#6P4LE1HduJYhaTSe2Np2Bg) and a couple of small end pieces and there was a generous amount of rare steak that was nice and tender (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-pasteur-san-jose?select=AOEzVXnzypdW7vh8B-XPmA#EAvkWSGU2LHaqxt551QhCg). Definitely the best oxtail pho I've had in awhile. read more
11 years ago
It's a 3.5. This place is located inside the dirty Lions food court. I found the Ox tail Pho quite standard. The portion was large, lot of noodles and the Pho was ready within few minutes. The Ox tail consisted of 3 pieces with almost no meat on it. They use fresh, non-frozen Ox tail. I find the broth not to be as flavorful as Chao Vit Thien-Huong. It's a solid pho place, don't get me wrong. It just doesn't have any special twist. Maybe it's just me having too much expectation according to the yelp review. Super friendly staff. read more
4 years ago
Wonton noodle soup is terrible. The worse I ever ate. And expensive too. $17 for this wonton. Although there was few more. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Dont order from this place. Horrible!!!! I asked for thigh meat and they gave me chicken wings. Never again!!! read more
5 years ago
My go to spot in sj because the customer service is friendly. They hook up my pho with big noodle and extra beef fat. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Just ordered from Doordash and got delivery to my door. The owner of this place does a good job during this time. I feel I have extra stuffs for everything. 2 bowls and I can eat for 1.5 day. Definitely recommend read more
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First time ordering food from here, found a piece of hair in my to go bun rieu, right before I was about to reheat it. Sorry, won't be coming back to try anything else. read more
9 years ago
My all time favorite pho place Nice girl and yummy food The sweet treat only available on weekend Love their #2 noodle read more
13 years ago
My bf and I are always undecisive of where to go eat, and I look for anything to help me try out new places. I got a Groupon email for Pho nearby so I thought why not. My son loves noodles so discount on a bowl, oh yaaaah! Bought it right away and said lets go, but I didn't know the place was actually located in the Lion plaza food court. My navi kept taking us in the plaza but I didn't know I had to walk in. By the time I phoned them, they were already closed. It was 7:30pm, and they close everyday at 7pm. So we came the next day to have lunch. My bf and I both got the ox tail with thick noodle soup. I must say, I really enjoyed it and so did my kids! The thick noodles are soo DELIC and fresh, the broth was really hot (just how I like it) and the food was ready within 10 mins. I agree that the soup did not taste as though it had MSG, thats always a plus. The cashier was very friendly and made sure we got all our condiments. Overall the food/service was a solid 'A' and I would def come back and try their other dishes... .....but why the 4 stars? -It's not visible from street view so it was confusing for me to find. (Until I finally logged onto Yelp and read its in Lion Plaza food court, but the address on Groupon did not state that okaaay.) -I love my noodle soup hot which Pho Pasteur delivered, but the food court itself did not have AC and it was 80 out. Eating and sweating made enjoying my dish alittle uncomfortable. -They didn't offer ice cold water, only $1 water bottles. I don't know if its cause its a food court and maybe that's why they don't serve ice water but they do have self serve hot tea. So in all honestly, I only deducted a star because of the inconveniences of the plaza/food court itself. I'm not sure if they even had high chairs or boosters for kids since we brought our own anyways. Pho Pasteur itself did a great good delivering hot, fresh, flavorful noodles, just come dressed in your short shorts and bring a portable fan. :-) read more
14 years ago
Okay. Yay. We LOVE this place. Yes the surrounding is not the best and is more like a cafeteria-style setting, but it's soooo good here! We have tried nearly everything on the menu here and my favorite is the chicken noodle soup - the soup base is amazing! We have also tried the ox tail noodle soup, beef stew noodle soup and the shaking beef rice plate there. All tops the list! Have to give this place a shot. It is located inside the plaza. It isn't easy to find, but once you're in the area - looks like a ghetto food court - you're there! The place isn't the cleanest, but their noodle soup is totally worth it! The young man and woman are really nice people. Since we have been there more frequently (it's worth the drive), they recognize us and remember what we want. Nice folks. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Bun rieu tasted pretty good and flavorful. The restaurant is located in a small food court inside the lion plaza. A large bowl cost $10. Service was fast and easy. It's not that clean here, but it's a good spot for a quick bite. read more
6 years ago
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1818 Tully Rd
Inside Lion Plz Food Ct
San Jose, CA 95122
Edge, East San Jose
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