The owner and staff are very nice people, but I was still very disappointed with my experience. I ordered the lobster chow mein for $60. I've ordered it several times before, and the portion was always enough for about two people. This time, the portion wasn't enough for even one person. The noodles themselves are not expensive, so I was very disappointed to receive such a small portion. For a $60 dish, I expected a much better and more consistent portion. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Pho This Way is located at the Vietnam Town shopping center. They are highly rated and yes they live up to their rating. Parking no problem at all. We came in on a Saturday morning before noon. We were the first to arrive. The staff were happy to see us and were very attentive. The lady that took our order had difficulty understanding us but she was very nice and eventually we were able to communicate. Hubby came in the past to order take out and got the spring rolls and grilled pork chops but they gave us the korean ribs but we didn't mind at all. We love their food on the first try so we decided to dine in on a very chill Saturday morning/lunch time. For this visit, we ordered the Fried Chicken Yellow Rice with Garlic Fish Sauce - OMGee as simple as the name fried chicken sounded but this food was 10 thumbs up. Hubby ordered the Broken Rice with Grilled Pork, shredded pork skin & egg meatloaf. Also got the Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk - I liked it too but I was really craving for egg coffee but theirs is served cold and I wanted hot coffee. They have a very casual vibe. Since we were the first customer, we got seated right away but I know for a fact that they can get packed on peak hours. Basically, I enjoyed our food. Definitely coming back to try other food on their menu and positively recommending this Pho place in Vietnam Town. September 2026 read more

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Amazing everything!!! The food was outstanding and the service was so warm and welcoming! It's a small place but with big flavors in every dish!!! The pho was delicious! The chicken cartilage appetizer was fresh and fragrant! The best dish were the netted egg rolls, these rolls were outstanding! Crispy and light! Definitely coming back again! read more

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We went on a Thursday night about an hour before it closed. My boyfriend saw the lobster garlic noodles ad from outside and had to try it, but it was sold out. The staff was really nice and suggested getting the bo luc lac with the garlic noodles instead. It was so yummy! We also got the goi cuon and it was so fresh and delicious. The peanut sauce was warm and tasty. read more

Server wasn't speaking in English, so we communicated using the ancient art of "pointing at photos". Ordered the Spring Rolls and Grilled Pork Chops. Got the Korean Ribs instead. Didn't mind really. Tried and Tested? Yes. I wasn't in the discovering new cuisine mood that Sunday, but was really hungry. These brought home dishes satiated that and more. The convenient location, generous serving and the reasonable pricing would probably make me return for more. read more

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This place was SO flavorful! They specialize in beef rib pho, but I ordered the rare steak pho, and the broth was incredibly rich, aromatic, and packed with flavor. A lot of pho places serve broth that tastes watered down, but this was the complete opposite..you could taste the depth in every spoonful. I also ordered the macaroni shaken beef, which was equally delicious. It came with a slightly vinegary dipping sauce that complemented the beef perfectly and honestly took the whole dish to another level They even have banana-flavored soju, which I had never seen before! I love anything banana-flavored, so that was such a fun and interesting find. Overall, I left extremely satisfied and would absolutely come back! read more

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The service was friendly and organized. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Nice decor, high ceilings and even outdoor seating. The food came out quick. Started off with a Heineken, coconut drink, and watermelon drink that they actually blended down real watermelon. Nice touch. Got the Cha Gio Re and the Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings for app. The cha gio re was different. The use some type of netting to roll the eggrolls then fried. The filling was really good. Chicken Wings was ok, it was fried a bit much and the sauce was so so. The Pho Dac Biet was good, not the best I've had, but not bad. The broth was pretty aromatic and had lots of meat. The Mango Seafood salad was refreshing. But didnt have alot of seafood on it at all. I give this place 8/10. read more

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Decided to switch up our Vietnamese restaurant rotation. The netted egg rolls were what motivated this dine in. Very crispy egg rolls, but little filling. Felt as if I were eating just the shell. If they added more meat it would've been perfect. Got the beef rib pho. 3 ribs, generous with a clean and smooth broth. The bowl was huge and the broth stayed piping hot the whole stay. Shaken beef was tasty and so were the fish sauce wings. Nice quick service. read more

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Love me some pho that have outside, dog friendly patio access. The menu is quite vast with many different pho, rice, bun options including fresh noodles. Service was very friendly and they have a happy hour 20% off discount (3-5:30pm weekdays) for all pho, bun and rice dishes. Restaurant is nicely decorated and there is a large dog friendly patio. Free parking as part of strip mall. We order both pho and rice dishes - the portions were very generous, the dishes came beautifully laid out and flavors were pretty good. I still prefer OG Pho Hanoi on soup and meat quality but this is a good option for good value also. read more

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A solid 3.5 star but bumping to 4 because of their attentive service and a clean vibrant environment. I was pleasantly surprised that they serve broken white rice as many restaurants pulled away from their menus. The beef rib pho was 3/5. The broth could use a little bit more work (perhaps less diluted and more time simmering). The grilled pork chop rice plate looked great from a presentation standpoint but the chops were toooo thinnly sliced, making them a bit dried and tough to chew. Otherwise, the flavors were spot on. If they have to cut cost, I personally would prefer a thicker cut, more juicy chop with one less slice. read more

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I ordered a Pho with rare and flank. I arrived around 1pm, there was no line to get a table and more than enough seats outside. The pho broth was good but the meat quality wasn't good :( The meat was dry, overcooked and crumbly. They did play really good kpop music and was quiet enough to have a conversation. Lots of green onion in the broth and just enough noodles. There is a 4% discount if you pay in cash! read more

Pho This Way - Pho 1-2 Topping - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

We had a wonderful experience! The place was easy to find, and although the indoor seating looked a little small, we decided to sit outside--and it was perfect, with a nice, light breeze. The food was reasonably priced for the portions, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! Our waiter was also very nice, friendly, and attentive, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes. Highly recommend! read more

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I saw this place because I saw some food bloggers on social media recommend this place in addition to living near the area. I didn't know what to get so I got two items and assume I'd come back next time to try the other items. I loved the food and service by the way. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The netted spring rolls was on point! Absolutely delicious flavor and texture, sauce was flavorful and paired very well. Lobster with xo sauce was savory and the com tam pork was great too. Pho was decent, but didn't stand out compared to the other foods. read more

Pho This Way - Lobster with xo sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Late night at Pho This Way and it was still packed -- good sign. The pho had really good flavor in the broth, and the noodles were fresh flat rice noodles, not the mushy pre-packaged kind. Also got the broken rice dish and the portion was huge, really well done. Great late night spot. 5 stars, will be back. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

VERY happy! I know there are so many options around here that we've had before, but on this day we decided to try Pho This Way where we were able to be seated immediately for a Saturday lunch. It smells delicious as soon as you walk in and even better tasting. I originally wanted pho but I decided to get the shaking beef with garlic noodles and it was a huge portion size and very flavorful. I'm also glad they used good quality beef. I also tried my husband's pho and their broth is exactly how I like my pho broth to be. Personally, I'm no pho connoisseur but I think this one might be the better pho options around here lol. read more

Pho This Way - Pho on top and shaking beef with garlic noodles on bottom - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Great tasting food. Pretty much what you would get in most Vietnamese places. Lots of choices from traditional pho to seafood choices. Very nice service. The place is nice and clean and has lots of tables for small or big parties. Great place. Serving is very big. read more

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It was pretty good. Service kind of slow but overall the food was delicious. The fried chicken plate was smothered in garlic sauce. The papaya salad was super crunchy. The bowl of pho was steamy hot with a ton of onions. I would come back here again. read more

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Order the Shaking Beef Garlic Noodles! Best Garlic Noodles I've had! I've been craving it since the last time I was in the area. Love the tender beef and flavorful noodles! Don't skip on the sauce! Dip the noodles or pour it over! Delicious! I'll be back! read more

Pho This Way - Shaking Beef Garlic Noodles! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I went there for lunch on Aug 29, 2026. It was a group of 2. Their pho was good. The shaking beef and garlic egg noodle was terrible. Beef was not tender. The worst was Egg garlic noodle has no garlic flavor, and not made with egg noodle. I told the girl yours made with white noodle and she argued that was egg noodle. C'mon I know the taste between white and egg noodle. I've been to turtle tower, slanted door, Thanh long, Ben Tre, Hai Ky Mi Gia, La petite Camille and others in Vietnamese town, San Jose. From upscale Vietnamese to tenderloin area restaurants. All those Vietnamese served with real egg noodle and flavorful garlic taste. So disappointed. I didn't touched the noodle after one bite. I have to buy rice to go with that hard shaking beef. Never again. read more

I am not sure when, but this place quickly became one of my favorite spots in Vietnam town. I've tried several items on their menu, like the Salt Roasted Squid, Fried Chicken Cartilage with Fish Sauce, Fried Rice, Pho, and Bun Bo Hue, but my absolute favorite is the Fried Chicken Rice Plate with Fish Sauce. The others are good, but this rice plate is on another level. Definitely very flavorful and delicious. It's heavy on the fish sauce, so if you're not used to Vietnamese fish sauce, it might be a bit strong/quite overpowering for your palate. If I had one tiny thing: the prices are a bit on the higher side compared to some other pho places in the area. But given the quality and the experience, I still think it's worth it. Additionally, the service here is great. Nice and friendly group of people. It's a family-run place, so it has a really homey, comfortable vibe. They're not fancy or over the top, but they make sure you have what you need. Overall, I definitely recommend this place! If you want an authentic Vietnamese spot, but not feeling the fish sauce, there are always lots of other items on the menu to choose from that are also very good. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Was in the area for a different restaurant which was unfortunately due to cleanliness. Found this spot within walking distance. Was quickly greeted, offered water and menus. Ordered...Pho Tron This Way (5/5) The food came quick and hot. Initially thought it was on the pricy side but was shocked by the amount of meat in the dish. It's a dry mix flat rice noodle with a sweet soy sauce and various cuts of beef, topped with fried shallots and peanuts. A side of hot beef broth with beef and meatballs. Side plate of beans sprouts, basil, jalapeño and lemon. It was well balanced, flavorful and filling. It's a generous portion but I manage to finished everything. I left happy to have found this gem. Highly recommend! read more

Pho This Way - Pho Tron This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Decided to give this place a try as our usual spot had a super long wait. The food and menu looked promising and the restaurant was full but had a couple empty tables. We got two pho one with the fresh wide noodles and one with skinny noodles. Both were great but I did notice the broth to be on the sweet side. I think if the broth wasn't that sweet, I would give this a 5 star. It seems like others have noticed a sweeter note to the broth. I might come back to try their other items given the shorter wait time and fast and friendly service! read more

We always come for Pho Ha Noi, but today their power was out so they were closed. So we decided to try Pho This Way because we've walked by it many times on our way to CA Bakehouse. So disappointing. Much regret. The rare steak was way lower quality, very thin slices that weren't very tender. The broth tasted more artificial, artificially sweet. And they give lemon instead of lime?? Isn't authentic pho supposed to come with lime, not lemon?? Didn't enjoy the food at all. Also, service was suuuper slow. Maybe we're spoiled by how quickly Pho Ha Noi comes out with your food after you order. Definitely not coming again. read more

Food is very good. Great customer service!! Restaurant is very clean! Food came out very fast. I will definitely be back again! read more

Pho This Way - Pho Dac Biet combination - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Very solid pho shop. Came with my son after his weekend practice. It's clean and the serve was really friendly. We ordered special combination pho, some fresh spring rolls. They are delicious. I will return. read more

Pho This Way - Combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I came in around 3 pm on the weekday and caught their happy hour, which was perfect since I usually eat a late lunch. From Monday to Friday they currently run happy hour from 2:00 to 5:30 pm. I was one of only a few people in the restaurant. I ordered the pho special with the rib. The bowl came out quickly and the portion was generous. The broth was clear, lightly sweet and not overpowering. There was a solid amount of meat and the noodles were fresh. The soup arrived piping hot, maybe too hot. The only real drawback was the texture of the brisket and the meat on the bone--both were firmer and chewier than what I'm used to. This can happen if the meat is cooked at a rolling boil instead of a gentle simmer for an adequate amount of time; the high heat tightens the muscle fibers before the collagen has time to fully break down. Since I arrived at 3 pm, it's also possible this was a newer batch that hadn't reached peak tenderness yet. Overall, the happy-hour deal is a strong value for the size and quality of the bowl. read more

The first few times we came to the Vietnam Town area, we wanted to stop by the famous Pho Hanoi and California Bakehouse as per recommendations from locals. But when those spots had a huge line out the door, we opted for Pho This Way instead and were pleasantly surprised. There wasn't too many people in the restaurant when we got seated. The restaurant has a cute little space and was very orderly and clean. The staff was attentive to us and got us started with ordering pretty quickly. We orderd the Pho Suon Bo (beef rib) and Pho Ap Chao (crispy fried pho). The pho broth was nice and rich with a solid amount of food albeit still somewhat expensive at the price point or arouond $17-$18. The pho ap chao was surprisingly good - it can be quite a hit or miss depending on the restaurant. I really like when places deep fry thicker cut noodles as they can get really crispy while still holding gravy sauce and the veggies/protein well. Pho This Way is a solid choice in the sprawling shopping center of Vietnam Town for anyone coming through for a visit. read more

Pho This Way - Pho Ap Chao - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Very good noodles and broth. I got the steak and fatty brisket. I recommend trying this place if you like noodles. read more

Pho This Way - Pho 1-2 Topping - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Saw that had a dry mix pho and I knew I had to try it. Fish sauce chicken wings (4/5): it comes with plenty of pieces. The fish flavor was great as it was tangy, sweet, and sticky. However I thought the chicken was a bit too dry for me. Pho tron this way (4/5): Tron means to mix in Vietnamese. The dry part comes with pho noodles, a sweet mix sauce, meat, peanuts, and other vegetables. In addition it also comes with broth, meat, and beef ball. The sauce was sweet but I felt like something was missing to make it satisfied, but it was still good. I also really enjoy the broth just in case you're sick of the dry part. Lemon chanh soda (4/5); Not as sweet as I hoped, but it tasted more like the plum soda. Overall I really enjoyed my time here. Really excellent service read more

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After passing by so many time, I finally stopped by to try it out and this did not disappoint! Let me just say they do not skimp on the portions! Tried the Pho Tron This Way (stir fry noodles with a side of pho broth), Bun Bo Hue, and Fried Chicken Wing with Fish Sauce. Everything was delicious! Friendly service and checked in on us multiple times to make sure everything was good. I would recommend trying this place out! read more

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Food and service here are amazing. The place is pretty inside. Plenty of seating inside and out. I came a little after they opened, so we got the place to ourselves. I ordered their Bún bò Huế, fried egg rolls, and brisket soup with thin noodles. My kids loved it. They said the broth and flavors were all there. The Bún bò Huế was really good. The pork was a little tough, but the beef was super tender. I just wish it had a little more spice. Other than that, I'll be coming back. read more

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Delicious! Broth is tasty. Soup for the soul, just hits the spot!! I ordered the Special Combination. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Good service also very friendly, and the food absolutely delicious and definitely we will be back! read more

Pho This Way - Pho Dac Biet - Combination - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came across this place by chance trying to try different places in Vietnam town. We ordered the spring roll, stirfry noodle, and the combination pho. It was so good! The soup was flavorful. The stirfry was an amazing amount of food. I definitely recommend this place and I would be coming back. read more

Pho This Way - Stirfry noodle with beef and spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time going here. Service was super friendly. Food was super delicious!! The bun Bo hue was soooooooooo good!! Definitely going to come back here for this dish. Restaurant was clean and quiet- I came around 7pm on a Monday. It was not busy at all. Their spring rolls were good also. It was served with this peanut sauce that was prepared in a unique way I haven't had before. Will definitely come back. read more

Pho This Way - Goi Cuon - Spring Rolls served with peanut sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food is ok , the broth of Pho was good , not so oily! Quick service!! The beef shaking not so good , it was not juicy, kind of dry on the beef , but the flavor was ok !!! Will come back read more

Friendly service and food came out fast. Small but very clean restaurant. We ordered the bun Bo hue and pho dac biet, both of which came with lots of meat. read more

Pho This Way - Bun Bo hue and pho dac bury - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by Pho This Way and ordered the pho đặc biệt with beef rib, and it definitely hit the spot. The bowl came out steaming hot with a rich, beefy broth that was clean and comforting, not overly greasy. The beef rib was the star . Huge, tender, and full of flavor, easily falling off the bone and making the bowl feel extra satisfying. The rest of the meats were solid, the noodles were cooked well, and the portion size was generous. Garnishes were fresh, and everything tasted balanced once you added a bit of hoisin, chili, and lime. Service was quick and straightforward, and the space was casual and comfortable. Perfect for any pho craving. Very solid pho, especially if you're craving a beef rib bowl. I'd definitely come back. read more

Pho This Way - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Aurgh, we saw the sign for happy hour, 20% off from 2-5pm. They didn't honor it since the order was rung in at 1:58pm. WTH? Pho dac biet- the bone was so dry and difficult to eat. The fresh noodles were mushy and not chewy. Pho ap chao gion - not edible here. It was stale and not crispy. The beef they used was tai, so it was dry and lean. I see a lot of fake 5 star reviews here. Note to the owner, spend less time writing fake reviews and more time training their chef and controlling food quality. Hope they enjoyed their 20%, because they lost a customer forever. read more