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    Pho Van

    3.9 (298 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Number 18:  Van Special
    John L.

    The number 18 Van Special I had was great. Loved all the different options that came in it and the broth tasted great. I am definitely ordering this again. A No thrills restaurant that is a classic hole in the wall. Parking here stinks! So that is the only negative. But, it's all about the food and the food is really good, at least the dish I had was. The menu prices all look very reasonable. The service we had was very good and the food came out quick. I will comeback for sure.

    #18
    Eric R.

    Total hole in the wall with terrible parking. They use pork belly for the pork, which is very nice a flavorful. Not the best I have ever had, but definitely not the worst. I did experience an MSG hangover off of it though. My coworker drank about 4 bottles of water after this, so it wasn't just me. It's an ok place. It is authentic and worth a try. I'd probably order the Pho dry next time.

    Brisket 01. Van Special Beef Noodle - Pho
    Carilyn S.

    Hole in the wall vietnamese spot with a pretty big menu consisting of wonton soup, stir fried dishes, egg noodle soups, pho, and much more. I've only had the egg rolls and pho here but both items were good. Pho broth is refreshing and not overly sweet, and the portion is also pretty big. Food comes out really fast, and most of the clientele are staff from neighboring businesses.

    Jxey G.

    18$ for a bowl of soup Quality was ok Noodles were a little soggy Size was very small Not filling at all but very tasty Service was meh "it's a hole in the wall I don't expect 5 star service" I just think for almost 20$ for a little bowl of soup is very greedy. I do want to mention that they did not request a tip when I paid and I loved that! That's why it's a 2 star other wise would have been 1

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    Hnin T.

    First time trying this place and it was a good experience! The location of the place is not that great and it's a bit hidden but the food and service was wonderful. The ambiance felt like an authentic Vietnamese restaurant and comfortable. The cubed steak with tomatoes rice was delicious. The steak was cooked nicely and the veggies along with the tomatoes rice is a good combination. My favorite was the crispy noodle chow fun. First time trying crispy noodle and now I am obsessed. It is crunchy and flavorful and the chow fun sauce mixed well with the veggies and chicken.

    Van Special Beef Noodle Soup Pho

    This is an unassuming restaurant located in an industrial area parallel to 101. No frills, but the food is good with quality ingredients. I would recommend it.

    Cubed Steak with tomato rice
    Kenneth B.

    One of the better vietnamese restaurants in the area. I've tried so many different entrees here and I love majority of them. The Cubed Steak with tomato rice takes the cake over all else though. It's so insanely good. Do yourself a favor and order double meat on all of the entrees. Yes they may be delicious but no there is not that much protein to go with the rice lolol. The service is great, it's this sweet lady that is always working whenever I go for lunch. It got to the point that she knew me and my buddies order by memory lolol. I then started switching it up so she had no idea. Had to keep her on her toes ya know? Restaurant isn't that big and it can get pretty busy during lunch so make sure you arrive early. Don't forget to snatch up some of the 50 cent cookies on your way out. Absolutely love Pho Van

    New Menu
    Nick X.

    WARNING! NEW OWNERSHIP!!...New smaller menu. Soup taste different. Service still needs some help. Slightly remodeled but not really noticeable. New phone order option.

    Pho dac biet $15
    Khue M.

    This place located at a small lot that they share with the auto shop next door. Parking was a bit confusing as there were sign do not park or get towed everywhere. I park anyway because I was starving. The pho was okay, the broth was rather too clean. I would like some beef fat in my pho pho. The inside was cozy, and it got busy real quick, but the service was quick. Would definitely come back for the other dishes.

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    Destinee M.

    The food was delicious and authentic tasting! Great hole-in-the-wall place for pho, and other Vietnamese dishes. We were attending a conference in the nearby area, so we decided to try this place out for lunch. We were pleased with the food and service!

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    new owner. food is worse. The special pho looks not fresh and taste no fresh. Good amount though.

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    So duckling good , SHE WAS SO SWEEET!! Literally love this spot it's my favorite!! Come here every week

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    Pho #1 - generous amounts of meat, but the broth was underflavored. Broth needs more beef flavor, and a little more salt.

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    Small restaurant with New Ownership!!! Service not good, terrible parking. The food taste different.

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    The place is run down. Very hard to find parking. The restaurant was very dirty. Do not recommend. I would not go there ever again.

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    Hidden gem. Food is amazing. My favorite is the fried pork wonton noodles + eggnoodles soup

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    Tay Ho

    4.2(1k reviews)
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    Decided to try something new in the area and can't believe I haven't been here before. Been on the…read morehunt for some good banh canh with light broth and not the thick kind, and it was a delight!! I loved my soup, perfect portion size and flavorful. Not too salty, a bit on the sweeter side. Bun Bo hue was decent, broth is a little lighter than I preferred, not too oily, good flavor! We were so full from our noodles we struggled finishing the banh cuon. Fast service, loved the bell you could ring for quicker service, very nice and modern interior. Everything is very updated, plenty of space and light.

    It's been a few years since I've been back here. In town…read morefor work and no more group dinner. Wanted a quiet evening enjoying Vietnamese food. Not a fan of the parking lot but doable. Went in and he walked me to a table in anew section to the right side. The last time I was here, this section did not exist as it was a separate store. Looks like Tay Ho bought the store next door and the. Knocked down the wall and expanded their restaurant. The whole restaurant is pretty big now A nice selection of items. Food was good. Not great but doable and as there are not of Vietnamese restaurants in the area, this works well. Service was great. Food came out so timely without much wait. Enjoyed my quiet meal tonight.

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    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    There are multiple Pho Ha Noi's in the south bay because of its popularity! The are known for their…read morepho but I personally love their sticky rice and hainese chicken! Taste: Everything i've ordered here has been a hit! 5/5 flavor wise Parking: This can be tricky. They have plaza parking but during rush hour it can get full. On the other side of the parking is a hotel which is not a parking option, but on the other side is a park. i park at the park if the plaza is full! Service: It's always good. At the end, they let you know that there is a 18% service fee.

    First time visiting this location and let me say it was alright. I ordered the beef rib pho and the…read moremeat had ZERO flavor plus it was super tough to eat!!!!! Not sure if they over cooked it but I did not like it at all!!!! Ordered the fried tofu with onion appetizer and it was amazing!!!! The service was great and the food came out really quick! My issue: Arrived at 230 and by 3pm the waitress came by with the bill because they were closing. I was fine with that, but what I was not ok with was the fact that she included a 18% (service charge) on the bill. Mind you, I was a party of 2 and it's common practice to include gratuity when it's a party of 6 or more!!!! I saw the bill after I paid and was like WTF!!! The waitress even mentioned to not worry about the tip because I was going to leave some cash.....This is terrible business practice!!! What if the service was terrible???? I've been to the other restaurant in San Jose and they definitely don't do that there....WHAT A LET DOWN! Won't be coming back here!

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    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    This little Vietnamese deli has everything I usually want when I don't want to go too far. I…read moregenerally go to grab items from their fridge and will get their rice noodles dish. I do not go there for banh mi because I can't eat them. The fridges are generally full of all the delicious items I would have to travel to 99 Ranch. Fresh pork rolls, cured fermented pork sausage, all kinds of pickles and Vietnamese desserts. They do have drinks and on the counters and tables will be other items such as pork floss, and other premade items. The service is meh but the place is clean and they do offer suggestions if I'm debating on something.

    This spot is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall frequented mostly by people who seem like regulars…read more There is nearly no seating inside, and the remainder of the cramped space is occupied by fridges and shelves. The store has a very homely but familiar atmsophere, which I feel could be divisive but I personally like. Aside from the ordering counter, the entire store is stuffed with a variety of snacks, drinks, and toys. Some of the snacks are familiarly American, but many are Vietnamese snacks/drinks more uncommon here, including fermented meats, honey comb cake, and more. The menu on the wall has a lot of photos, but it also doesn't cover everything you can order here. According to their menu, they primarily serve bahn mis and other sandwiches, but you can order spring rolls. I love their spring rolls, and it's all I really order here. I wouldn't recommend eating in, as it is really cramped, but it's a great spot for quickly picking up some good food to take on the go. They make the food quickly and it tastes really good, so I like to drop by after work to take some food to-go.

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    3.9(863 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Ordered: Lovers…read moreSampler Plate - the only item that stood out on this plate was the fried chicken, everything else was ehh and just an afterthought. Lovers Special Noodle Soup - I enjoyed the variety of different meats in this dish. It had sliced steak, beef balls, and oxtail which were all tender. However, the broth kind of lacked flavor. Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles - definitely a top favorite! They don't skimp out on the beef pieces which is a plus. The shaken beef is nice and tender and nicely seasoned along with the noodles and veggies. They even have extra sauce on the side to add if you like your noods extra saucy. Grilled Pork, Grilled Shrimp, Egg Rolls & Salad with Vermicilli - very fulfilling and I enjoyed the ratio of meats to noodles. The pork is tender and they gave a good mix of lean/fatty pieces which I enjoyed. Service is great and I have no complaints. There are a ton of tables/booths to sit at. I'll definitely be a returning customer.

    02-05-2026 Came here for lunch. This is the second time here and I do believe I liked it the first…read moretime because I came back. Pros; Customer service was very good. Plenty of seating. interior very clean and inviting. The food is eatable. Had the Lovers Sample Plate. Everything on the sampler was good. Cons; Location is in a poor spot. Parking limited and shared with other businesses in the strip mall. The restaurant is next to a medium size grocery store and across the street from a school. I had a large #17 Pho with sliced steak, brisket, flank, tendon, tripe, and noodles. The broth was lacking flavor. The sriracha was so watered down that it ruined the soup when I used it. The garnishment plate came with very little. needed more basil, bean sprouts, I felt there was enough jalapenos and lemon wedges. I had to share this with another adult. probably won't come back. unless I remember to bring my own sriracha

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