SJ Eggrolls in East San Jose is offering up some delightful bites. These would be perfect for a…read morelunch or a large gathering as they offer catering size trays. I highly recommend order online in advance as the wait can be about 30-40 minutes. Upon arriving, the inside was packed with people waiting for their orders. I ordered the 6 eggrolls and asked for 3 regular eggrolls and 3 netted eggrolls so that I could try both. The eggrolls come with veggies (lettuce, mint, and cilantro). It also came with pickled veggies and fish sauce. I also ordered 4 of their nem nuong as not every Vietnamese spot offers this type of spring roll. These have grilled pork in them rather than pork and shrimp. It comes with its own sauce which I'm not sure what its made of. The nem nuong were delicious with the grilled pork and there is a crispy component inside, too. They taste fresh and the sauce is tangy. I like the addition of the small chili sauce they give you on the side. The real show stoppers have to be the eggrolls though. They are perfectly crispy and filled with delicious pork filling. The veggies they provide are really fresh and the pickled veggies helps to add more depth. The eggrolls themselves don't feel too heavy or oily either which I really appreciated. The gentleman behind the counter was friendly when I was picking up. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot and can imagine how their party trays must be a big hit!

I was only in town briefly and had a craving for really good crispy egg rolls -- this place…read moreabsolutely delivered. The pork and shrimp net egg rolls were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, and the bánh khọt egg rolls were just as amazing. I loved wrapping everything in the fresh greens they provided, dipping each bite into the fish sauce, and adding a little sriracha for extra kick. Yes, the fish sauce smell lingers on your hands, but it's completely worth it because the flavors are incredible. There's plenty of parking since it's located in a strip mall, which made it easy and convenient to visit. If you love crispy-style egg rolls, I highly recommend this spot. I'll definitely be stopping by every time I'm in the area.

Second time here. First time tried the make your own spring roll pork platter that was awesome…read moreportion size. Wanted to come back for the second time to tried to seafood so we did that today. Ordered the seafood platter so we can sample everything. Ordered the papaya salad, shrimp, and fried chicken cartilage on the side. On the whole, the seafood is decent b out would prob ordered separate dishes next time since we are not a fan of the blood clams. It might be an acquired taste. Manila clams are good but some folks of my dining party find it to have a bit of sand. The oysters has a cheese topping to it that may be too much for ppl. So yeah the big seafood platter with everything might be more of a 6.5/10 experience. May order individual pieces next time.

blue monkey cafe is so good. the food is delicious, the portions are awesome, and they have a…read morereally nice variety of dishes from different parts of vietnam, including central vietnam. everything came out super fast, but it didn't feel like they were sacrificing quality at all. it's the kind of place where you can try a bunch of different things and everything hits. also, definitely do not skip the cafe sua da. seriously.

So worth the 52 minutes drive. First time having fresh Banh Cuon and I will be back for sure…read more Very straightforward. Service was fast and friendly,y by an uncle. Very casual, local, and homey feel.

I was yapping about my obsession with bun rieu and Devin suggested that we try this spot. I passed…read moreon breakfast so I could have the calories to splurge on the bun rieu here for lunch. It was a really hot day on a Wednesday when we came by. Inside felt stuffier than outside so we opted to sit outside. We did an early lunch slightly before noon, but even on a weekday there were a lot of other customers. Devin got the #1 Special Rice Roll and I got the #10 Bun Rieu. I was a bit skeptical of getting a hot noodle soup on a hot day, but I figured it'd be great to find a solid bun rieu spot closer to me than my current defaults all the way in Milpitas. The #1 came out first and rather quickly, the #10 took a bit longer but wasn't a long wait by any means. The first thing I noticed was that the plate of add-ins was rather unique, I've never received perilla leaves or banana flowers with my bun rieu before. The broth had great flavor and this soup did come with pork blood cubes. I would definitely come back for the bun rieu. Hot soup noodle soup on a hot day wasn't actually so bad. I tried some of the Special Rice Rolls and felt unsure, maybe it's an acquired taste but I wasn't an immediate fan.

There's not much to say but... chả cá, phở áp chảo, bánh bột chiên, and bánh xèo…read more Come here if you want to try some authentic Vietnamese food, family style. P.S. on Wednesday they have a promo for chả cá.

Chả cá lã vọng: A+ Northern region dish, definitely a must…read moretry. Serve on a bed of onions and fresh dill. Great spring roll dish for two hungry peeps. Banh bot chien: B Can't go wrong. Was nice and quispy. -John

May 26, 2026 -- San Jose, CA -- Five Bowls Before Common Sense…read more Huế is the kind of place where you walk in for an early dinner, or as I like to call it, a lunner/dunch situation, and walk out realizing your stomach has just signed a binding contract with central Vietnam. First warning: the parking lot is a mini-mall labyrinth. Even when spaces are available, the whole setup feels like it was designed by someone who had recently escaped a corn maze and still had unresolved issues. The Yelp map is accurate, but the Huế logo is not exactly screaming for your attention. If you see N7 Draft Tea + Coffee, park, breathe, let your eyes adjust, and then look around carefully. We drove past Huế the first time like amateurs. Once inside, the system is beautifully simple: sit down, bring hunger, point at the menu, order with courage, and accept your fate. For beginners, I would make it easy: order #1 bánh bèo, #2 bánh ram ít, #3 bánh bột lọc, #15 bún bò Huế, and #30 bánh xèo. Then eat like civilization may not survive the evening. The staff were warm, efficient, and charming. The lovely Vietnamese woman who helped us was polite enough to warn us that we might be ordering too much food once we added the bánh xèo. Naturally, we ignored this responsible adult advice and proceeded as if managing a major capital construction project with shrimp, herbs, broth, and crispy batter. She was right, of course. But sometimes being wrong is delicious. The bún bò Huế was excellent -- 4.7/5 for me. I only dock it a few tiny points because I would have loved some hot sauce and salty fish sauce on the side to push it into full nuclear glory. But the broth had that beautiful lemongrass depth, the meat was generous, and they did not skimp on the pork blood cubes. It had warmth, funk, comfort, and authority. The bánh xèo was a full 5/5. Golden, crisp, dramatic, and about the size of a small folding fan for royalty. The edges had that shattering crunch, and the pile of lettuce, mint, cilantro, and herbs made the whole thing feel like a mountain of forgiveness. Wrap it, dip it, crunch it, smile, repeat. The bánh bèo was my favorite of the appetizer trio -- 4.9/5. Little cups of savory, sticky, glutinous rice cake brilliance topped with shrimp powder, served with two mildly sweet fish sauces, one with pepper and one without. It is soft, salty, sweet, shrimpy, and dangerously easy to keep eating until you forget what errands you had planned for the rest of the day. The bánh ram ít was also very good -- 4.6/5. These were the little white, chewy dumplings sitting proudly on crispy golden fried bases, which is exactly the kind of textural engineering I respect. Soft on top, crunchy underneath, savory all the way through. A little delicate, a little bold, and very easy to keep eating even after your stomach has already asked for a project extension. The bánh bột lọc came in at 4.4/5 for me. Translucent, chewy tapioca dumplings with that shrimp-and-savory bite, plus the crispy pork rind pieces giving it a nice little textural ambush. Not my top dish of the meal, but still absolutely worth ordering. The Thai iced tea was a clean 5/5. Hard to mess up, but still: sweet, cold, creamy, and exactly what you want when your table looks like you accidentally ordered for a committee. Depending on when you wander in, there may be a thrifty breadcrumb hiding in the timing. I will say no more, because some blessings should not be shouted across a San Jose parking lot. The vibe here is not lingering over candles and discussing philosophy. The vibe is: eat, smile, eat more, pay, leave, and go home for a heroic cat nap. Huế is compact, casual, friendly, and very good at what it does. The only real obstacle is surviving the parking lot without questioning your life choices. Five stars. I came hungry, ordered recklessly, and left extremely happy.

They have a special promotion for certain items like soups and select appetizers. This is a small…read morepercentage off if you order to go instead of dine in. We didn't know this until we asked about it since a friend had told us by word of mouth (I didn't really see any advertisements anywhere). I will say it is hard to enjoy the freshness on the spot of the food, but for some items it's worth it especially if there's a line or wait. They are pretty quick about pumping people through here and the quality is all pretty good. Portions are decent so if you're looking for some good Vietnamese food, I'd check it out. It's in the center with a bunch of other Vietnamese options but you'll always see it's crowded here. Inside it's actually quiete large and plenty of workers to keep the flow. We got the : Bánh Bột Lọc Bánh RamÍt Banh xeo Bún Bò Huế Bún thịt nướng

This restaurant has A LOT of seating, so my table was seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon. The…read moreemployees were also kind enough to move us to a different room with better AC. There was a little confusion at first since the employee was speaking Vietnamese while we were communicating in English, but we eventually figured it out. Our food came out quickly, and the portions were big and very filling. Each bowl had plenty of toppings, which I really appreciated. The soup was delicious, and I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

I ordered two large bun bo hue for take out. They were packaged very well, soup broths were…read moreseparated from the meats and noodles to the herbs for topping. I also was able to get additional chili oil and the fermented shrimp paste for it. One large bun bo hue was able to feed two people when adding all the toppings they give you. The bun bo hue broth was good as well as the meats. Note - parking here can be difficult on the weekends. It is a very busy plaza. They do cash or debit only.

Amy was our server and was very attentive and friendly! Food came out quick and was so tasty…read more Definitely lived up to the hype :)

Great tasting food. Generous size helpings…read more Amy was a 5 star server. Expect to wait for a table, it's really popular but worth the wait.

I stopped by for the chicken rice plate and egg coffee, and both were absolutely delicious. The…read morechicken was super flavorful, tender, and tasted freshly grilled with a nice smoky char on the edges. The rice paired perfectly with it, and I loved all the little sides that came with the plate. The pickled vegetables added a refreshing crunch, and the soup broth was surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the meal -- light but packed with rich flavor that felt really comforting and homemade. The egg coffee was also amazing. It was incredibly creamy, smooth, and almost dessert-like without being overly sweet. The thick egg foam on top blended so well with the coffee and made every sip really satisfying. Definitely something I'd come back for again. On top of the food, the staff were all very kind, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. Service was quick, and the restaurant had a really clean and relaxing atmosphere that made it easy to enjoy everything. Overall, a really great experience with fresh, flavorful food and excellent service. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

This was my go-to Vietnamese spot before I stopped eating meat. The V8. Banh Cuon Tay Ho Chay…read more(Vegetarian Tay Ho Combination) is a really good option for non-meat eaters. There are lots of different items included, so you can figure out which you like best. The tofu is kind of bland, but the vegetarian sauce included is amazing, I could drink it. I usually dip the tofu in the sauce, wrap it in rice paper with cucumber, and bean sprouts, and dip the rolls into more sauce. The presentation of the packaging for to-go orders is a very nice touch! I love the branding and overall look of it.

Went here recently on a Sunday and had a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. Trung was…read moregreat to interact with. We ordered a large bun Bo hue, a large pho luc lac, fried rice with ribeye cooked medium level (as recommended), Bo luc lac with tomato flavored rice, and a chicken pho ap chao to share amongst 3 adults and 4 kids. Everything we ordered was delicious, tasty, and the portion size were very good and perfect for sharing. I was pleasantly surprised with the pho ap chao, it was really tasty and crispy and a dish I have not tried before. We really enjoyed everything but the Bo luc lac (shaken beef) was super tender and the beef was flavorful! This is a must try in my opinion! This restaurant is clean and tidy and has cute decors of bamboo hats hung from the ceiling and remind me of being back in Vietnam again. Staffs were attentive as customers entered. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. I will definitely come back here for everything I tried during my visit and to try more when in the area or on the way back from Santa Cruz. This will also be a great place to grab Togo for picnics or for hiking as well! My kids are already asking to come back to the restaurant after our first time there. So glad to know of another Vietnamese restaurant that has so many yummy dishes in SJ!

I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite…read more I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :)

this place is such comforting food for me. my parents have been taking me since i was young, and…read morethis is our go-to for this particular viet dish called bún măng vịt, which is vermicelli noodles, duck meat, and bamboo shoots! bún măng vịt - i loooove the sauce they have here. you put a bit in the soup but careful to not too much since it could get salty, and i love dipping my chicken/duck into the sauce!! the sauce really does complete this dish. i really appreciate that you can ask for more sauce for free any time. inside is colorful and is what you can expect from a little asian restaurant. we came at 1pm on a sunday and it was pretty busy, so the staff took a bit of time to take our orders and provide water. parking can be tough since the lot for this particular area is small, so i just park in the plaza next to it.

Food 5/5: Duck salad was portion really great. The flavor was really good with the addition of…read moretheir sauce. Plenty of salad the meat. Additionally the porridge was delicious! Service 3/5: Average service, staff is nice. Ambiance 3/5: A bit small but overall decent. Tables are a bit close and parking can be rough. But definitely worth checking out. Really great food!