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.

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

+1

Sophie

Pho Ha Noi is one of the most popular pho places in San Jose. Most seats were taken when we came. The place was also huge compared to other pho places. I also like the customer service here. They were nice, polite, and gave us everything we asked for quickly. * Pho Tai Bo Vien (Pho with rare meat and meatballs) 5/5 - I liked the pho here. The broth was healing for the soul. Flavorful, savory, with a hint of sweetness. I asked for clear broth, so it was not fatty. The meat was very tender and had good flavor. * Bo Ne (Vietnamese Sizzling Steak) 5/5 - The steak was delicious and tender. The sunny side up egg was yummy. It also came with bread and fries (the fries were very crispy but kind of salty and oily). You can dip the bread into the tasty sauce this dish came with. * Ube Smoothie (Sinh Tố Khoai Tím) 5/5 - This was a great drink, smooth and sweet with a noticeable ube flavor.

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!

+2

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.

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.

Sukhpreet

This pho place is amazing! The broth is flavorful, the noodles are cooked perfectly, and the portion size is just right. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy atmosphere. Definitely a great spot when you’re craving a warm bowl of pho! 🍜

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.

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.

Juliette Reja

I’m writing this as someone who genuinely liked this restaurant before. The decline in quality is hard to ignore. While the pho is still edible, it lacks the richness and care that made it special in the past. Portions feel smaller and flavors more muted. It’s disappointing to see such a good place lose its edge.

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.

+6

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.