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    Thien Long

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sharon N.

    There's one thing I always get from Thien Long, #36b- bun cha ca la vong. This grilled fish (tumeric/dill) dish comes with rice noodles, lettuce, cuc, and herbs, two sauces (fish sauce and fermented shrimp sauce), crispy cracker with black sesame, fried shallots and peanuts. It's great a great takeout item for those busy weeknights.

    Allan A.

    I've been going here for decades. Still the best bun cha ca la vong (turmeric dill fish) around. Cash only. Local vibe. Staff have always been nice and food service is fast. Parking can be challenging during peak times

    36B. Bún Chả Cá Lã Vọng (2 Người An)
    Lisa T.

    Decided to revisit Thien Long after many years and I'm so glad I did! I was craving Bun Cha Ca La Vong and remembered my family use to frequent here. Still as good as I remember! One order is perfect for 2-3 people. The fish came on a sizzling plate and you can ask a waiter to turn off the flame whenever you'd like. It came with so many sides including noodles, vegetables, sesame rice paper, and sauces. We also ordered rice paper on the side for a few dollars more. The turmeric fish was super flavorful when grilled with the onions and dill. Truly a full and balanced meal for a great cost! Also, it was a fun dining experience since we have to prepare the rolls ourselves. Cash only but they now accept Zelle as a payment option. They have a variety of Vietnamese dishes on their menu which I am eager to try, but I'll definitely be back for their cha ca.

    Zitlaly M.

    MY FAVORITE PHO PLACE EVER!!! I've eaten so much pho in my life , here in the bay and in socal, and nothing beats this place. So genuine and delicious. The broth is out of this world, and everything on the menu is so delicious. the service is amazing, and I love coming here i've brought so many people to try this place. The ambiance is authentic viet, and they light incense for their buddha altar. I will come here as long as i can. Best pho here is the grilled beef one, ugh perfect!

    Diann U.

    Thien Long in East San Jose is a great spot! I only came to try their famous sizzling fish platter, and it did not disappoint--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Fast service and a cozy, welcoming vibe made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back to try more items on their menu!

    Christine N.

    This is a really solid Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of East San Jose! We usually like taking family and friends here when they are visiting since there's such a versatile menu. The fried crispy pho noodles with stir fry is probably my ultimate favorite dish here. The crispy pho noodles are fried well and the flavor of the sauce is delicious. There's usually a mixture of meat and vegetables that go really nicely with the noodles. The classic turmeric catfish is a must try also. The staff are friendly and attentive throughout the meal. It's CASH ONLY, so be prepared and there's an atm machine in the store as well. Definitely highly recommend!

    A7. Bánh Xèo Thiên Long - huge!!!
    Elaine L.

    Really delicious and authentic Vietnamese food! Was recommended to try the grilled fish with turmeric and crispy chow fun noodles. The fish was delicious, our party wrapped it with noodles, mint, sauce in rice paper- 10/10 recommend! Crispy noodles were delicious and I've never had like that where the noodles were bundled up and fried. I really appreciated the variety of the menu and how they have dishes you don't normally see at restaurants, and our server was nice and explained to us how to eat the grilled fish. Also, Banh Xeo was MASSIVE. Definitely recommend if you are looking for authentic Vietnamese food!

    For the grilled fish
    Alaine M.

    Went here around 3pm on a Wednesday with my girlfriend. Not really busy, had to come up near the register to get seated, we were automatically given water, and our order was taken, all the food came out pretty quickly, the drinks took a little bit to come out. We got egg rolls that didn't come out until after the pho and fish. The pho came first and it was delicious. The fish was the star of the show it comes out of a hot plate and honestly was was so delicious, you can add on rice paper for $3, and I recommend if you like to make your own "spring roll" type of thing. The place is like any traditional Vietnamese restaurant inside and it felt homey. Would recommend!

    bun rieu oc
    Alfred L.

    I got the Bun Rieu Oc and the Bun Cha Ca La Vong. The Bun Rieu was super tasty! The broth was a little bland at first, but adding some shrimp paste totally woke up the flavors. They gave so much periwinkle, way more than I've seen at other Vietnamese spots, so it felt like a great deal. The crab cake was just okay though, a little too crumbly for me. The grilled fish was pretty solid too. I'm pretty sure they used tilapia, but I thought this dish usually comes with catfish? The turmeric flavor was nice and subtle. Charging $3 extra for rice paper felt kinda wild, so we just used lettuce wraps instead.

    #36B Bun cha ca la vong
    Ai S.

    Been here a couple times in the past year or so and their fried fish never disappoints! Came here on a busy Friday dinner and waited about 10 mins before getting a table! ~the food~ - #36B Bun cha ca la vong: This seems to be their most popular dish here and for good reason! The menu lists this as "grilled" fish, but I think it's more fried (pan-fried?) than grilled. Regardless, this fish is so tender and flakey, so good! We order it with their rice paper and make fish springs rolls with it, highly recommend trying this! - #28 Bun tom Thit nuong: This dish has bbq pork + shrimp over rice noodles + lettuce and other veggies! The bbq pork and shrimp has a really nice chargrilled flavor and was cooked nicely! I think the shrimp might've been just a tad overcooked, but still pretty good! ~parking~ We did come here on a busy Friday night and there seems to be a lot of other popular restaurants/cafes in the plaza, so parking was a bit challenging but we found a spot eventually! Izumi matcha is next door, and there was a decent line outside! ~overall~ Important note: this place is cash only! But they also accept Zelle! Super casual, and quick service! Pricing is reasonable imo, given the larger portion sizes! I think this place is definitely worth giving a try for their fish!

    Tried the #47 Vietnamese shaking beef with red rice and #53 chicken & salty fish fried rice. The beef was tender with a light butter and garlic aroma, but it missed that caramelized, smoky depth you'd expect. The fried rice had crispy chicken and a strong, pungent salty fish flavor--decent overall, but again lacking that wok hei and charred richness. Biggest downside: cash-only policy, which feels pretty inconvenient.

    Cha ca long vong
    Lisa N.

    Located in the same plaza as Izumi Matcha, Thai Elephant Express, and Hue. Lots of good Vietnamese food in the area. This place has been here for a while and I finally got to try. We got seated immediately on a Friday at 6:45pm. They are known for their grilled dill turmeric fish (cha ca la vong). We obviously had to order that to try! Portions were so generous. Enough to feed 2 people. It's so fun rolling your own spring rolls. They even provided lots of fresh herbs and lettuce. The fish was very flavorful and paired well with the dipping fish sauce (nuoc cham). This dish was very authentic to the ones in Ha Noi, Vietnam. Ambiance is very causal and service was quick. Keep in mind they do not accept credit cards so make sure to bring CASH! You pay at the front. I would come back and take my parents :)

    Chicken pho
    Jabez P.

    Nice service I believe it is cash only/zelle in a busy plaza. Food is authentic and tasty I just wish the bun bo hue soup was hotter - temperature wise. The chicken pho was clean but also had a rich flavorful broth.

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    Did they accept credit card?

    No they prefer cash or Zelle

    Do they cater to those with peanut allergies?

    Yes, we do care about your allergies. Please let the staffs know of your medical conditions when they are taking order, so that we can accommodate that (if possible) or prevent you from having that (if the modification is not possible).… Read more

    What type of fish do they use for the turmeric fish?

    It's called Basa

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    8.6 mi
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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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    Pho Luc Lac

    4.5(685 reviews)
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    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 :)

    If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a…read morestop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot.

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    I saw the banh hoi dish on Yelp and wanted to try it but unfortunately, they were sold…read moreout/unavailable. So I just ordered the com tam plate with the shrimp paste on sugarcane, tofu wrapped shrimp cake, a side of pickled veggies and pork chops. I frequent a very popular com tam restaurant nearby and it is my absolute favorite. Com Tam Saigon's pork chop is really good and is a great alternative if you want to dine alone, something quick and a bit cheaper as well. I really liked how big the plate was. It justified the price of the plate. The flavor of the grilled pork chops was tasty and was tender as well. The tofu wrapped shrimp was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I loved the shrimp on sugarcane and it has become one of my favorite Vietnamese side orders over the past few years. I really liked the dish and it can easily feed 2 people. The eatery also accepts cards and tap to pay.

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