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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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 used to love Pho This Way -- it was easily one of my go-to spots in San Jose for solid, flavorful pho. We went there regularly and always left happy. Unfortunately, something has changed, and the last three visits (including this most recent one) have been really disappointing. It seems like the original owner might no longer be there or in charge, because the whole vibe and execution feel different. The service has gotten incredibly slow, and the servers often don't seem to know the menu well. This last visit was particularly frustrating. We were seated and our server didn't even come by to take a drink order. When I finally waved him down to order two Vietnamese coffees, he didn't understand me at first and then started explaining that he had to take the other tables' orders first. I get that he was busy, but I didn't need the lecture -- just take the order and put it in. It felt like we were being talked down to while already waiting. The food quality has also declined. One of the big reasons we kept coming back was the generous portions of meat and consistent taste. Over the past year, the meat has gotten less and less. This time my wife's pho came with only two small pieces of meat. I understand costs are rising everywhere, but shrinking the portions like this just feels like we're being shortchanged as customers. If prices need to go up to maintain quality, then raise them -- don't quietly reduce what we're getting. I really wanted to keep supporting this place, but at this point it's hard to recommend it. Hoping they can turn things around and get back to the standards that made them a favorite. read more

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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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

Best pho we have ever had. Tried several pho options. Fried spring rolls were solid too. read more

Pho This Way - Best pho we've ever had! - 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

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

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

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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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

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

Absolute rip-off! Avoid this place at all costs! I paid $23.50 for a Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Broken Rice (Cơm tấm sườn bò Đại Hàn), and what I received was a joke. The portion was incredibly skimpy: a tiny bowl of rice, 2 small slices of tomato, 3 slice of cucumbers, 1 piece of lettuce, and 6 paper-thin slices of beef.In San Jose's Vietnam Town, $23.50 is a premium price where other restaurants serve massive, high-quality portions. I confronted the manager about how unethical it is to overcharge and under-serve like this. Treating customers this way will ruin their business.Save your hard-earned money and go somewhere else. Worse experience ever! 1 star is even too generous. When I gave feedback to the restaurant, the manager and another server didn't listen and try to cover themselves while it's clearly a poor serving and food size. 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

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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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

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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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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First and most important the pho broth was clean and full of umami. Not too salty or too bland. It was steeped very well. I like that I could choose my meat toppings versus have a preset choice. Imperial egg rolls were good. Vietnamese iced coffee creamy & not watered down. Price was fair. Efficient and friendly staff. Will come back to try other items. 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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We came here for the first time and the food is really really good!!! Just thought about taking pictures :P 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

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

Came back to this restaurant with some friends to try other dishes. We got a few new dishes and the only good ones were the beef pho, deep fried noodle, and bun thit nuong cha gio. The snail dish was not as good. Too much butter and cheese? The banana blossom special goi dish had this smell like it was contaminated with a cleaning solution. Overall, the customer service was great and the food came out fast. read more

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Food was great!! We love the hongkong style shrimp, Thai-style fried noodle with beef, and spicy crab fried rice. The mango salad was bit too much onion, but the flavor was good too. read more

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Service was on point since i was greeted right away and was here for happy Hour...tasty Hot broth went down well! read more

Pho This Way - Getting Ready to enjoy this Bun Bo Hue - Spicy Vermicelli Noodle Soup with Pork & Beef. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Most pho tastes the same..or so I thought..when people would ask me what's your favorite pho place in San Jose..I would say it doesn't matter because they all tastes the same..until I tasted Pho This Way!!! Pho This Way is my favorite pho restaurant in San Jose!!! Their broth is so tasty and it smells so good!!! I come here about 2-3 times a week to grab an early dinner after work. My go to pho order is their Pho Dac Biet..it's their special pho and it comes with a variety of beef AND a large beef bone!!! Yummy!!! If you are in the Vietnam Town area and want amazing pho come to Pho This Way!!! read more

We've been here twice now and the food is always amazing. Our new go to spot whenever we are in Little Saigon. Service is always amazing, food comes out quickly, and very well plated. read more

Pho This Way - Goi Cuon - Spring Rolls Shaking beef - Vegan Shaking beef with Garlic Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service is Great! The food was wonderful! The meat is tender, juicy , well done , the egg meat is also amazing read more

Pho This Way - Korean BBQ Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite is sun ga chien nuoc mam. The best appetizer. Would recommend it. However, while eating, I saw a kitchen lady wearing kitchen gloves and walked into the restroom, and later walked out of the restroom with it on. Questioning whether I should return lol. read more

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Extremely disappointed. Any other pho restaurant I've been to gives short ribs and this place says "beef rib" on the menu. They give you back ribs, which are cheaper ribs with less meat that is tougher. The only reason to use them is to increase margins. Probably the same reason they leave the peritoneum (membrane) on the rib. They are too cheap and lazy to separate it and have decided to make the customer do the work. For the same price any other pho place will give you short ribs with more than double the meat that is more tender and you aren't forced to do the work their employees should. I will never come back. read more

Prefect spot for rainy weather! Came with the family for Sunday fun day. The broth felt a hug to my soul!! :) read more

As a Vietnamese girl, I eat a lot of pho, but this one stood out for their unique take on Vietnamese cuisine, including a stellar big bowl of pho with more than enough meat! The snails and crispy egg rolls were a must, My new favorite pho spot! The owner took good care of us and was friendly, kind, and funny. The art and ambiance is unmatched inside, and they have a big tv to entertain you with all kinda of creators and influencers trying their food! Very popular here and on social media. 10/10 read more

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

I came with my toddler for a mommy and me dinner date. We normally go to different pho spot around the corner but I decided to give this place a try. We came around 5:30 and there were a couple people inside. They said to sit wherever and my toddler chose the back. I regret sitting back there because one of the employees was on their computer and dinner break. I felt like I was intruding. We ordered quickly and thankfully food came promptly. I may come back during the weekend to see if its busier and the vibe would be different. read more

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

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Solid Vietnamese food with an extensive menu! Love the pho dac biet and the bun thai. The broth on both noodle soups is deep and rich. They also have hot pots, which I have yet to try, but looking forward to coming back. Service is prompt and courteous, and the place is clean and homey. read more

I finally got to check out Pho This Way recently and it was a really great experience. The staff was very warm and inviting and was eager to serve my friend and I. We ordered the net egg rolls, crispy chicken with stir fried noodles and also the crispy fried noodles with beef. Everything was so good especially the egg rolls. Not a lot of places make egg rolls like this. I highly recommend it! The server noticed that my friend and I were sharing food and he came up to us and offered extra plates and also extra utensils. That was very observant and nice of him. What's funny is that the restaurant was playing AI generated songs about the restaurant which was really cute. Definitely a great spot for Vietnamese food in Vietnam Town that's simple yet flavorful. read more

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I came here for a holiday dinner. My anm suggested this place and ordered for us. She definitely has great taste in food because the dishes she picked out were all so good! We ordered a bunch of dishes, kind of like family style, so we were able to try different things. My favorite is the shredded chicken and banana blossom salad. It was so refreshing! And that fish sauce that comes with it goes so well! I definitely kept going back for more. The stir-fried beef tendon with chili paste was also good; I love that kick! The salt-roasted shrimp and squid were also pretty tasty; that crunch... yum! The fried chicken cartilage was good too. The shaking beef macaroni was only okay for me. The beef was soft, but the dish tasted bland. The seafood fried rice was pretty tasty, though! I would come back to try their pho, though. Definitely next time! I tried their sugarcane juice, it was OK. Not to sweet which was nice. read more

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