The Sweet Corner Cafe

One of the best pho places, got the pho dac biet, and it comes with lots of combinations of meat and the soup is not too fatty and is very savory. The service was great didn’t have to wait too long in line, and the servers were very attentive to everyone, like when you’re ready to order or need something; like water, etc.

Pho so delicious, I would say best pho I ever had! (Must try the whole rib one, no spicy, flat noodle) Deep fried sticky rice is also good. Arrive early or it will be a long queue

Skyler B

Spicey Hue Noodle w/ 20oz Beef Short Rib was amazong the right amount of spiceyness the broth is rich and flavorful! Springs Rolls im obsessed with, you can never go wrong with a simple yet flavorful appetizer. My friend got the Combination Beef Pho and he seemed to really enjoy it he said it was perfect especially after a long day of work.

Eduardo Vega

Food was tasty and great quality. You get seated and served fast. The food was fresh and the place was clean. Honestly the best pho I have tried here in the bay area. The atmosphere is quiet. The placed smell good too. I got the combo and the meats were very tender and tasty high quality. Best pho ever!

James Wang

Unbelievably good pho, especially their P17: 1 lb Bone-in Short Rib Pho which has the softest meat that falls right off the bone. They also have some delicious milkshakes and a lot of great options. Located in Little Saigon, they also have plenty of great options for appetizers and entrees with both indoor and outdoor dining. Note that it gets quite busy during the evenings starting at 6 PM.

David Olais

Went at opening (5pm) and no lines but it sure got filled up 20 minutes later. Pho broth was great but the meat is even better. A must for Pho lovers if visiting San Jose. Restaurant and bathroom is clean and I recommend this place.

Michelle Greenfield

I went with my brother and his partner during a busy dinner rush and the service and food quality make it understandable why they are so popular the staff was genuinely sweet, well mannered and swift moving. They were also very attentive to making sure we were well tended to despite having a full floor which is hard to find these days I definitely recommend going here but I am warning the portions are a lot larger than you think and it is very filling for a very reasonable price considering the quality and the genuine tastiness of the food I will definitely be coming back here.

Gabby Gonzalez

I’ve been to soo many pho places & nobody beats theirs! No matter what time of day, it’s always a good choice to come here. I’ve had the regular pho, short rib, oxtail pho, a special seafood pho, they’re all delicious!

Rose Lama

Can’t Stop Coming Back! >< This is hands down the best pho you can get. The broth has that authentic taste—rich, flavorful, and clean, with none of those off flavors you sometimes get elsewhere. Honestly, sometimes I don’t even know exactly what I’m ordering because I already know whatever I pick will be good! I never leave without finishing my bowl completely. My friends, and family love it here. Getting in during night times are usually challenging with wait time. However, it’s all worth it! :) If this place ever had a pho challenge, I’d probably call in sick to work just to indulge!

Queenie Nguyen

Amazing Phở Hà Nội restaurant and nice n quick service! The ingredients tasted so fresh. A big shoutout to Khải for being so nice and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a great meal and a friendly vibe

Sunny Kim

One of the best pho places, got the pho dac biet, and it comes with lots of combinations of meat and the soup is not too fatty and is very savory. The service was great didn’t have to wait too long in line, and the servers were very attentive to everyone, like when you’re ready to order or need something; like water, etc.

Hawkins Huigr

Pho so delicious, I would say best pho I ever had! (Must try the whole rib one, no spicy, flat noodle) Deep fried sticky rice is also good. Arrive early or it will be a long queue

Matthew So

Great Vietnamese food and they have different special combo offered at very attractive price at various period. The pho broth is tasty and the chicken wing is crispy and juicy. The BBQ chicken with tomato rice is unique with specially prepared rice and nicely marinated BBQ chicken. Always a delight to come back.

Eugene Feng

Typically, when reviewing pho, I begin with the soup. However, their beef is receiving the majority of the praise—juicy, tender, and exceptionally flavorful. Unlike other pho restaurants, they do not excessively add MSG; in fact, I suspect they do not use any MSG at all. This pho is highly authentic and enjoyable, and I intend to return.

Good food, quick and attentive service. We ordered phở oxtail pho (5/5), combination phở (4/5, needed a little more salt), both with fresh noodles and big portions. The nem nướng ninh hoà and soda chanh are must orders! We also got ube coffee; coffee was good, ube cream top was just eh. Clean store with quick service and table turnover; we came on Sunday at 12 PM, peak hours.

As others have said, there are two restaurants called Pho Hanoi at the Vietnam Town on Story Rd. This is the one without "Elite" in the name (anyway, the "Elite" one was closed at this time). Others seems to say the food isn't as good as it used to be, but this is the first time for us, and there is a solid variety with just enough pho favorites while adding plenty of non-standard fare. Plus, the environment was bright and airy, which we always appreciate.

The Greens have multiple kinds here, bean sprouts are blenched on top and raw on bottom so you have both textures… quantity of noodles fills the whole bowl there’s a good balance of broth to everything else ratio. The flavor of the broth is really light for me… the atmosphere needs maintenance… it’s crowded when I visited but sat quickly with waitlist. Overall good experience.

A great pho Resturant with fast service and good prices. We had beef pho soups. It was a short wait on the waitlist but well worth it.

Al

The Greens have multiple kinds here, bean sprouts are blenched on top and raw on bottom so you have both textures… quantity of noodles fills the whole bowl there’s a good balance of broth to everything else ratio. The flavor of the broth is really light for me… the atmosphere needs maintenance… it’s crowded when I visited but sat quickly with waitlist. Overall good experience.

Duong Le

Good food, quick and attentive service. We ordered phở oxtail pho (5/5), combination phở (4/5, needed a little more salt), both with fresh noodles and big portions. The nem nướng ninh hoà and soda chanh are must orders! We also got ube coffee; coffee was good, ube cream top was just eh. Clean store with quick service and table turnover; we came on Sunday at 12 PM, peak hours.

Kevin

A great pho Resturant with fast service and good prices. We had beef pho soups. It was a short wait on the waitlist but well worth it.

Does not live up to the hype it used to have. Portion sizes were large and fairly priced, but the quality of food has definitely declined over time. I tried a few dishes but was disappointed. My favorite dish was the Nước Mắm chicken wings. They had great umami flavor and did not have a strong fish sauce smell. I do wish the wing sizes were larger. Great dish to share with others. The Bún Thịt Nướng dish felt lackluster for me – there was too much noodles and vegetables and not a lot of pork. The pork was also under seasoned and I had to drizzle the dish with fish sauce which made everything soggy. The Bò Né had good flavor but the main component of the dish (the beef) was overcooked and too chewy. The phở gà tasted average and did not have a lot of chicken meat. However the fresh noodles were not bad. Overall, I’d rather take my family elsewhere to eat pho or com tam then go to Pho Hanoi (unless they improve their quality).

Came here on a Monday evening and got seated only after we caught the attention of one of the staff. It took awhile to get our food ordered. But once we ordered, the food came out quick. I ordered the combo beef pho with fresh rice noodles. I do appreciate the option of having fresh noodles. Flavor of the broth was ok and meat were tender. I was a bit disappointed that that we weren't given jalapeños or limes with the basil. This restaurant is in a busy plaza where it can be hard to find parking. For that reason, I would prefer going to the other locations. Overall, it's a solid place but I think there's plenty of better options for the South Bay.

I didn’t realize the hype about this place until I wrote this review. When I came, I was thoroughly impressed. It was the largest and most impressive pho restaurant I’ve ever been to. I was even more surprised by their extensive menu selection. While many of the dishes are available at other pho places, the meat quality here is significantly different, and the prices are higher. I had expected the meat to be tastier, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything was just above average (not excellent). The coffee was also good, but not exceptional. However, what truly sets this place apart is their exceptional attention to detail in serving each customer. Compared to other pho restaurants, their service is top-notch. I ended up spending $40 for one appetizer, one bowl of regular pho, and one coffee. It’s certainly pricey, so be prepared to spend extra. Parking is easy and never a problem.

Thai Bui

Does not live up to the hype it used to have. Portion sizes were large and fairly priced, but the quality of food has definitely declined over time. I tried a few dishes but was disappointed. My favorite dish was the Nước Mắm chicken wings. They had great umami flavor and did not have a strong fish sauce smell. I do wish the wing sizes were larger. Great dish to share with others. The Bún Thịt Nướng dish felt lackluster for me – there was too much noodles and vegetables and not a lot of pork. The pork was also under seasoned and I had to drizzle the dish with fish sauce which made everything soggy. The Bò Né had good flavor but the main component of the dish (the beef) was overcooked and too chewy. The phở gà tasted average and did not have a lot of chicken meat. However the fresh noodles were not bad. Overall, I’d rather take my family elsewhere to eat pho or com tam then go to Pho Hanoi (unless they improve their quality).

Amy Phorth

Came here on a Monday evening and got seated only after we caught the attention of one of the staff. It took awhile to get our food ordered. But once we ordered, the food came out quick. I ordered the combo beef pho with fresh rice noodles. I do appreciate the option of having fresh noodles. Flavor of the broth was ok and meat were tender. I was a bit disappointed that that we weren't given jalapeños or limes with the basil. This restaurant is in a busy plaza where it can be hard to find parking. For that reason, I would prefer going to the other locations. Overall, it's a solid place but I think there's plenty of better options for the South Bay.

Foodie Traveler

I didn’t realize the hype about this place until I wrote this review. When I came, I was thoroughly impressed. It was the largest and most impressive pho restaurant I’ve ever been to. I was even more surprised by their extensive menu selection. While many of the dishes are available at other pho places, the meat quality here is significantly different, and the prices are higher. I had expected the meat to be tastier, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything was just above average (not excellent). The coffee was also good, but not exceptional. However, what truly sets this place apart is their exceptional attention to detail in serving each customer. Compared to other pho restaurants, their service is top-notch. I ended up spending $40 for one appetizer, one bowl of regular pho, and one coffee. It’s certainly pricey, so be prepared to spend extra. Parking is easy and never a problem.

Huong Huynh (Peach)

Initial impression, looks delicious and smells great! But when we dive in, the broth was bland and hard to finish even adding more siracha and hoisin. The rolls were decent.

Unfortunate for such a big name, but I guess the Milpitas one really is the only good one. We got all our appetizers so late at the end of our meal that we wished we hadn't gotten it at all. However, the real crime was calling this nem nuong. Show your mom this pic and ask if this is nem nuong because it's nem not. This looked and tasted like if cha lua and a vienna sausage had an equally pale bland baby. I thought nem nuong was grilled sausage but it was neither nem nor nuonged. Tap water was pretty bad too, but probably had more flavor than then nem nuong.

SL

Unfortunate for such a big name, but I guess the Milpitas one really is the only good one. We got all our appetizers so late at the end of our meal that we wished we hadn't gotten it at all. However, the real crime was calling this nem nuong. Show your mom this pic and ask if this is nem nuong because it's nem not. This looked and tasted like if cha lua and a vienna sausage had an equally pale bland baby. I thought nem nuong was grilled sausage but it was neither nem nor nuonged. Tap water was pretty bad too, but probably had more flavor than then nem nuong.