I really like this place. But I only ever order one thing. It is this: C12 Com do bo luc lac Sizzling cube steak filet mignon with red rice. It is DELICIOUS. See picture. Staff is friendly, restaurant is clean. read more

Pho Tau Bay - C12 Com do bo luc lac Sizzling cube steak filet mignon with red rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

There's so many pho restaurants in San Jose!! How do you even find a favorite when every month, a new one opens up?? I'm glad Pho Tau Bay has been able to stay in business after all these newer spots keep opening up. It's conveniently close to home. After all these years, their broth remains the same consistency. Sweet but not overbearing, just right. Service is quick and friendly. Interior is minimal, they didn't overdo it like a lot of these newer restaurants. However, I'm there for the food, not for the interior design. A lot of these newer restaurants spend so much money on having the best design while their food taste minimal or boring. Pho Tau Bay isn't at the top for design but the restaurant is still well kept, tables get cleaned almost immediately. A lot of tables available. COME WITH CASH. I don't know what their reason is for not accepting cards, but it's kind of an inconvenience because a lot of people don't carry cash anymore. I hope they change that. I think at one point they were accepting Zelle payments, but I don't see that option available anymore. read more

It didn't taste fresh. It didn't taste tasty. However the customer service was perfecf

Ok place but one stop only for me..... Wife wanted crab legs in the fish pho No more Wife wanted fillet mignon in the broth 2nd choice- same no more Deep fried egg rolls were good but not that good. The bbq beef was great in the wonton soup and you do get a large portion. The place I'm sorry to say isn't that clean. It's dark inside and I was full but would not go back. read more

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Love coming to Pho Tau Bay whenever we're in the area. They're not super busy during weekday lunch, and service is quick and attentive. I really like their pho with brisket, flank, tendon and tripe, and their vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken and egg rolls. Last lunch with my friend, we 38$ all in for pho, a vermicelli bowl and diet coke. read more

Pho Tau Bay - Pho with brisket, flank, tendon and tripe - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I had veggies/tofu/wide rice noodles in a sauce. Pretty tasty, but a bit bland. See my previous review. It's in a kinda cool moderne building with a curved wall. They still don't seem to want to use their patio area. read more

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I've been passing this place for a solid 12 years now, silently wondering, "How are they still here?" Especially after the pandemic? "Seriously, how?!" So, I hopped onto Yelp, scrolling through reviews while sitting in what appeared to be a post-lunch, pre-cleaning disaster zone. That's when I stumbled upon the health violations. My foodie friend, who'd recently had a brief (or was it?) tango with food poisoning from another hot sauce incident, nearly choked on air when I read them aloud. "Wait, what?!" he sputtered, eyes wide. "I hope I don't get food poisoning." My friend announced he felt utterly miserable. My immediate, brilliant solution? "Want pho?" He practically levitated. Now, mind you, this is the same person who called in sick to work that day. Pho-get about it! At first, it was a joke, but then I thought, "Yeah, a little vermicelli sounds pretty good." Normally, we'd trek to Pho Nominal in Cupertino/Sunnyvale or that trusty spot off Bascom near the library. But I was in no mood for that expedition. So, I proposed, "How about that place off Keys?" And off we went. This is where the saga truly began. They were in the middle of unloading a delivery from a van. It was then I realized just how tiny this establishment is. We stood there awkwardly, like lost puppies, and asked, "Are you open?" because the place was deserted. After a quick scan, I saw that most of the tables were... dirty. Over on the side, a table groaned under a mountain of dirty, stacked dishes. We settled ourselves at a table that hadn't seen a wipe-down. When I gently (and probably optimistically) asked for it to be cleaned, the lady sighed. A deep, weary sigh, like I'd just asked her to solve world peace. Then she pointed to another dirty table and said, "How about this one?" Now, I've always taken cultural nuances with a grain of salt; sometimes other languages can just sound saucy to my Western ears. My nail lady used to sound like she was cussing me out, and it turned out she was just asking if I wanted gel or regular polish. So, I gave her the benefit of the doubt, thinking perhaps she'd just realized the entire dining room was a biohazard. However, she only cleaned that one table, and then took our order. Her English wasn't the strongest, so we resorted to ordering by the menu's letter-and-number system. I believe he got a B1, and I went for a B5. The price for chicken vermicelli was the same as seafood, so I decided to brave the shrimp. Gotta say, the shrimp was good - big, plump prawns. Our food arrived surprisingly fast, and my vermicelli was decent, with about five of those good prawns. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the cook emerge from the kitchen holding... a single shrimp on a fork. Just one. I don't know why, but it was just so odd. The vermicelli had very little lettuce and a mountain of noodles. As we ate, I continued my casual environmental survey. I noticed the ladies up front eating behind the counter, which, hey, everyone's gotta eat. Then, my eyes landed on the dreaded "CASH ONLY" sign. Cash-only places always make me raise an eyebrow like The Rock. My mind immediately went to the existential question: "Do I have cash?" Thank goodness for my "rainy day" stash, you know, the hidden emergency money you only remember when faced with a cash-only culinary crisis. My friend ordered a taro shake, and the communication there was... a bit off. When it finally arrived, it was ridiculously sweet. I was convinced they'd used a pure sugar powder or syrup. We tried to ask what they used, but she genuinely couldn't understand. It was at this point that I officially decided: This place is not making it onto my "Pho List." I wasn't impressed, and frankly, I'd rather just drive further for the places we already know and love. I've even been to a place in Little Saigon before, and while I had higher expectations for that one too, it was still better than this. I'm not hard to please, it's just... I know my pho. Anyway, this is a definite "I will not be returning" joint. So, no updates from me. After seeing the health violations (which, yes, you can peek right here on Yelp, bless this platform), I genuinely do not understand how they survived the pandemic. I can confirm that the cleanliness level of the tables and floor was non-existent, which, naturally, makes one wonder what the kitchen looks like. All in all, 48 hours later, I did not get food poisoning, which is a silver lining, I guess. read more

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Love this place. It's open late and the food quality doesn't go down even when ordering at closing time. Gotta try the fried rice there

Pho Tau Bay is our favorite in-neighborhood pho place. They are open late (10pm/11pm) depending on the day. They have the best choemein/chowfun and love the variety of noodles you can choose from. read more

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Really good pho! My friend had wanted to order from here as they have bun bo hue with all the fixings and they really enjoyed it. I had the filet mignon pho tai (only $1 more than pho tai) and the meat was super tender. The amount of noodles they give was more than enough for me, as I couldn't finish my bowl and I normally do! The spring roll was just okay, the pork was very dry and no peanut sauce as a dipping sauce. read more

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If you want bun bo hue, this spot is the place to go. Im a big fan of pork blood and pork feet.

This place has improved since I last visited many years ago. Broth has been more savory than other spots I frequent at in the east bay. They try to keep their prices low, hence cash only. read more

5/5 Delicious authentic Vietnamese food! Portions are very generous and definitely worth the price. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and friendly service. I'll be coming back again! read more

Where's my sauce? This is not the first time they've been sneaky about giving out their sauce for the Hu Tieu Anh Dao. When asked for an extra cup of sauce ($2 more), they never did. Also, they cut down to one shrimp per portion. What a ripoff for a meal of $20!!! Won't ever come back!!!! read more

Pho Tau Bay - Missing sauce and shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Nice place to eat Vietnamese food. Try the noodle, it has a very good taste. The rice with BBQ pork is also delicious read more

Pho Tau Bay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I absolutely love this place. I grew up going here with my dad and sister. We love the staff. You get a huge bowl with tons of meat for the price. Just know that it is cash only / cash preferred (I believe). Don't skip out on the shrimp spring rolls, they're my favorite!! read more

Doordash review: Great food! The rolls arrived still crunchy with plenty of veggies with a sweet fish sauce. Definitely would order again. The seafood soup noodle was light and satisfying. When i fridged my leftover broth, it coagulated-- so you know its the good stuff! Highly recommend. read more

Pho Tau Bay - seafood 32. Hu Tieu Do Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My go to spot for pho, best in San Jose. I have been Coming here for years and always recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Pho Tau Bay - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Make sure you get the receipt for your order. They give you tea without asking you what do you want to drink. Then charge you for it.

this place getting really bad. they dont have a cook anymore.food is bad. made my food wrong and under cook. the place is empty

Good thing about this Pho Tau Bay is that they stay open later than most pho places. I used to come here when I was in college and recently visited after so many years. This is located in the corner of Keyes and Tenth St. We got the combo fried rice and the combo special pho. The combo fried rice was okay, I think they could've sliced up the whole shrimp pierces so it's more mixed in to the rice. The combo special pho was good, they were very generous on the amount of meat in the pho. I wasn't the hugest fan of their pho broth - it's not as pure and fresh as I wanted it to be. Overall, food was okay. I have had better at other restaurants but this is a good option if you are in the downtown area looking for a late night dinner. read more

Pho Tau Bay - Combo fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came to eat pho here with my son after acouple years of not coming for the bad service and I regret it because the food had hair !!! Very unsanitary and unprofessional. Will not be coming back just EW read more

Today, I wanted to get some Phở Bò in the South Bay Area. But not just any Phở, I wanted Phở with Giò Cháo Quẩy or Youtiao. And I saw there was Phở Đuôi Bò available, so I had to get it. This is the traditional way, I actually prefer it this way. Giò Cháo Quẩy is usually served with Congee or Pooridge like at Dim Sum. Some people out there sometimes call it a Doughnut. To me, it's not quite like a Churro, so I can't call it a Doughnut. I feel like Bánh Tiêu, is closer to what a Doughnut is shape, consistency, or taste wise. There's something about dunking a Giò Cháo Quẩy in the Soup, it gets me eveytime. I have some personal history with Phở Tàu Bay. It's been here forever, the other location was on Silver Creek Rd. and Senter Rd. I'm familiar with the Caribbees Center. I used to go out there to get a Plane Ticket at the travel agency in '96 on the corner block. I also grew up in that neighborhood. And the only spot I know that does Giò Cháo Quẩy with Phở is here, this is one of the newer locations. This is an overseas thing, I don't see it done as much in the states, but they should carry this version more. I haven't had Phở Tàu Bay for a very long time, in 10 years, and I feel like they improved a lot since the last time. And I've had Lychee juice, but I usually don't see Longan juice, so I also got that too and it was very refreshing. It was so good. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.2 stars, but I give this 4.3 stars. read more

Pho Tau Bay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great food. I loved my wonton soup and Thai tea. The room temperature water had a funny aftertaste, but adding ice solved the issue. My family and I came during the afternoon, so it was empty, but it started to have more customers. read more

We've been coming to this location for years -- quality and service is very similar to the Silver Creek location. During the most recent visit, we ordered a Pho Ga (Chicken Pho), Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup), and Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls) to share. Never fails. Pho Tau Bay always does the trick. Make sure to ask for fresh noodles if you're ordering pho -- it makes a huge difference. This location has a private lot. It gets really busy during the lunch hour and on weekends so plan accordingly. I would say this is a good option to catch up with friends over a hearty meal. Cash only. read more

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I ate at Pho Tau Bay today for lunch. There was two old Asian ladies work at the front. I ordered bun that took a long time to arrive. The food was OK but there was no service. I had to wave them down multiple times for a menu & water. Service really wasn't good. Prices are average comparable to other Pho restaurants nearby read more

-0.5 star bc it's cash only -0.5 star bc they forgot to give me my coconut drink that I ordered I ordered the Bun Bo Hue ($14.50) for take out and the whole meal was packaged very nicely. They recently changed their take out containers and I personally liked the older version better because it was wider which makes it easier to eat noodle soups. The portion size is generous and there's a good ratio of noodles to meat. I feel like the soup base is either a hit or miss in terms of saltiness. Luckily for me, todays soup was perfect and I didn't feel extremely thirsty after my meal. There's a shared parking lot with the laundromat next door and I've never had any issues finding parking. read more

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I tried Pho Tau Bay for the first time recently and ordered the Pho Khong Thit (20), noodle soup without meat. This was actually my first time ever trying pho without meat, and it ended up being pretty good especially for the price (which I believe was somewhere around $9-10)! The bowl was huge and the table had everything we needed, including chopsticks, spoons, and sauces. I used lots of Sriracha with my pho and loved the flavor. It was a good choice and I'd like to return and try other dishes here. In addition, I liked the location since it was in a large plaza with lots of great restaurants and places for dessert. Only downside was how crowded the parking lot was during lunchtime, but that's to be expected. If you come here, make sure you bring cash (or use their ATM) as they only accept cash payment. Good experience and look forward to coming back in then future. read more

Pho Tau Bay - 20. Pho Khong Thit - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The service was great got orders written down fast, the food came out quick and gave us good food as well, and the ambiance was ok!

The pho quality at this location has gone down significantly over the years. I remember coming here as a kid and you could taste the beef flavor in the soup but it's basically non-existent now. Pricing has gone up and quality has went down. I rather spend my money down the street at Vietnam Town. Parking in this lot with the Laundromat is horrible. read more

Horrible customer service and food quality - food gave us food poisoning. The workers were also talking negatively about the customers dining (in Vietnamese). Avoid this place. read more

I stopped by this plaza around lunchtime on a weekend and it was super crowded but thankfully we were able to find a parking spot after driving around a bit. I like pho so we decided to try Pho Tau Bay. There were quite a few people here but we were able to get seated right away. I ordered #14, the Chin Nam, which was lean, well done brisket and flank. I thought it was okay. I didn't care for the broth very much. I used Sriracha to add some flavor. The service was pretty quick which I appreciated! Note: It was cash only, so I used their ATM to get cash. read more

Pho Tau Bay - 14. Chin Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Love this place. Came here after a game and and ordered the number one. Foods amazing!

The quality of the pho can be counted on. The service is fast. And on a rainy day nothing compares to a hot bowl of pho. read more

Pho Tau Bay - Hu tien do bien - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Cash only, they accept card with additional fees implied. Did not try the food because when we walked in it smelled like a gas station bathroom so we walked out. read more

Service was horrible! Went in with family, didn't even get acknowledge. Waiting over 20 minutes, only got water, server didn't even take our order. The group of 5 before us left the restaurant for the same reason. read more

The pho was really good and the service was fast, the servers are really nice and helpful

I love it here! The food and service are great family friendly. The soups are bomb the fried rice is delicious W2 and 32 and 41 are my favorite i recommend A1 read more

Let's start with the worst customer service ever. It was a cold rainy day, and I wanted some pho so I stopped at this place. The young guy at the counter greeted me while scratching his head and his face and I should of just turned around and walked out then but I really wanted pho. So, I sat down and told him my order which he got completely wrong 3 times. Bad customer service, soup was ok, nothing special. I will never be back and suggest you find another pho place because this one is super rude!!!! read more

I ordered take out via door dash and this pho was one of the best pho I've ever had! That broth was delicious and it came piping hot! I wasn't a big fan of the raw meat coming in a plastic bag. I'm sure they dis that because it was a thin sliced meat that cooked almost immediately after I put the hot broth on it. I had my Clorox wipes ready to wipe up the mess. read more

Pho Tau Bay - Take out. (The meat and broth comes separately). - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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