Đà Lạt

I was craving the classic Pho soup while traveling in the area and that place was perfect. A genuine Vietnamese mom and pop shop with huge portions and very chill no frills vibe. The soup was godly. Maybe the fact that I was hungry helped too. Not the place for fine dining and fancy food though.

This place dates back to the late 70s when Dionne Warwick was singing about San Jose. Da Lat itself is a large city in the central region of Vietnam Food is solid, decor not so much. Prices are about 15 to 20 percent lower than most other places, especially the newer trendier places. This is your grandparents' Vietnamese restaurant and the clientele is there to match. There is a little bit of everything here but is seems Da Lat is better at rice rishes and cold noodle bowls. Pho is a southern Vietnamese specialty and may not be what Da Lat specializes in. I could be wrong. The egg rolls and spring rolls were hefty and good. I had the grilled pork chop rice plate. The portions are easily enough for 2 people. Ask for a fried egg on top. A mix of locals, students and even cops eat here. Some people park on the sidewalk, but most park on the street. Don't go to Da Lat for the atmosphere but do go there for the food. Other people have for over 40 years.

Had order the pho tai. It was not great at all. Will never ever order pho from this restaurant ever again. The rare steak was already cooked when I got it. The broth is too sweet. There is definitely msg in the food as I was having to drink water with my food constantly.

Pho? This place is an O.G. for Pho soup and more. Definitely worth the mom and pop hole in the wall nest in the rooftop type of place. Check it out, you won't regret it. The musty, muggy, yummy smelling place makes you hungry as soon as you walk in. Enjoy the spring rolls too!

I travel from San Francisco just to try this place. Service was great and food came out fast. Chicken was dry in the noodle soup. Beef steak pho was well done. Seafood noodle was good. Beef ball was good out of the 4 dish. Ice coffee was a bit strong which was good.

Best Banh Xeo I’ve ever had! They were ginormous and filled with plenty of pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts. Comes with plenty of fresh vegetables on the side. Highly recommend!

I’ve been coming to Dat Lat since I was a kid, we are loyal customer who always recommend and bring friends and family members to eat here. I am so disappointed at what has recently happened when my family visited. The guy at the front taking payment wouldn’t accept a bill my dad was trying to pay with because it was “too old”. He had just got the bill from the bank and showed him it was real. The man declined and wouldn’t accept. My parents were disappointed but went back again because we enjoy the food. Huge mistake. They came an hour till closing and the same man rushed them and asked them to pay already and if they were almost done. Why welcome customers in and serve if you’re gonna rush? Integrity and service has gone out the window at this place. It is also filthy and floors and walls look disgusting. You all are better off giving business to people who still care for their customers.

Da Lat has been around since I went to San Jose State. That was a long time ago. There are better hu tieu restaurants in SJ. Da Lat will suffice if you don't want to drive. We had the hu tieu dac biet, (around $15) and a combo crispy noodles $16. The hu tieu was OK. The soup weren't all that. It needed more bone in the broth. The combo crispy noodles was rough. It looked good but didn't taste great. First, the noodles were overcooked giving it a stale crunch. Too rough. The gravy was too watery. The toppings were a mishmash of meats, seafood and vegetables. We didn't regret coming here but if we drove a bit further, dinner would have been better.

This has always been a place of mine, ever since my childhood days. Their food is always delicious, nothing really has changed - maybe owners? I'm not sure. I always get #46 or #48, both w/ clear noodles. That's the best IMO. I've tried their regular white noodles w/ it, just no reason and it tasted horrible. Would not recommend. Whether or not you decide to dine in or do take out, the food quality is still 100%. There's also a supply chain issue w/ crabs so unfortunately, they have replaced that w/ shrimps. Not a huge fan...but it'll do for now. Service is really not the best, but I don't think that's all of a surprise. Parking can be a hassle. They have a few spots available on the side of the restaurant, and I've seen a few cars literally parked right next to the window...parallel parking that is. Weird. Other than that, you can do side street parking nearby. Restaurant is outdated and not the cleanest but if you're looking for a good hu tieu place, I highly recommend it.

Such a hidden gem! Quality is consistent & delicious. Everything I've had is yummy, I'll definitely be returning.

I've been coming here ever since I was a kid and this place still holds a good place in my heart and tummy! My go-to is the combination tapioca noodles but the dry version with the soup on the side. One ordering. Don't forget to ask for an extra serving of special sauce and crispy pork fat. It's decadent but obviously delicious.. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is also one of my favorites in town and I get it every time as well. Highly recommend this local joint and don't be deterred from it's surroundings! It's in the sorta the cuts, but well worth it. At least for me (:

We ordered the fried chicken with tomato rice and Cambodian rice noodle soup. Both were a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the rice soup was nothing like the nam vang soup I usually have at other places. Everything about the soup was bad.

I'm not sure if it's because I live in Orange County, but the Vietnamese food in San Jose is not that good to me. My boyfriend ordered the mi xao gion and the sauce was lacking in flavor and bland. I ordered the hu tieu kho and the sauce was way too salty.

This still my favorite hu tiêu noodle especially the dry clear noodle one! It is located in San Jose downtown with limited parking but I always parked either on the side or on the street. They are usually busy during lunch times so dinner is best to come for a quick comfort bowl of noodle. They had other foods such as rice plate, bun, and appetizer but they are known for their dry clear noodle for years. The flavors just hit right every times with their house sauce on the noodle. It comes with 3 large shrimp, chickens and pork meat. I always goes every month, at least once or twice a month!

This place is a childhood favorite of the BF. It's also nostalgic for him since it's one of the places his father would take the family before going on a trip. He hasn't dined here in over 10 years and the parking is still as crappy as he remembered it; its downtown what do you expect. The menu for the most part is very straight forward with the choices and options, we were here for the Hieu Tieu. We came here right when they opened and we were the 2nd table being served while they were putting together a large togo order. Staff was friendly and they accepted credit cards. I ordered the non dry Hieu Tieu with regular noodles and the BF ordered the wet with clear noodles. The prawns were huge, portions were generous even for the small size, broth was flavorful, meat wasn't dry tasting, and the noodles had a nice chewy bite to them. Both were delicious and even though we ordered the small, there was still leftovers to take with us. Come early to catch a good parking spot.

Out of town and looking for authentic Vietnamese food? Come to Đa Lạt in DTSJ Price: No. 59 - Mì Đa Lạt Đặc Biệt (Special Egg Noodle Soup w/ Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Leg & Meat) $15.95. Tina's Tip: Ask for steamed/blanched bean sprouts. I got this dish dry meaning soup on the side with their special sauce. Good for a quick bite. Enjoy!

Same ole Dalat! This used to be a regular lunch stop for my co-workers and me because it was close to the office. We would all order the same special soup with slight variations. This was my first time returning since the beginning of the pandemic, and I'm happy to say that nothing has changed - they still make great soup and even though their fried chicken is dry, it's fine. That's not what I come here for anyway. As long as they continue to serve their special soup, I will continue to return. BB

Very authentic vietnamese restaurant. They were very busy but still were able to serve me quick. The food was excellent

Got the special rice noodle soup (dry) (take out) and everything was delicious. I like that the noodle were wider than the pho noodle. The sauce for the dry noodle was yummy. Side of broth was plenty whether you like to eat it dry or cooked. The meat had great texture and tasted fresh. The prawns where huge. Definitely worth the price. It's busy as it is downtown. They have parking for the restaurant in front and side of restaurant in front. The parking is labeled. Some street parking too. This will be my new go to place for this noodle.

Still good but no more crab leg. . I wish they would bring back the crab meat. Instead of crab, you'll get 3 jumbo shrimp.

My mom has a severe allergic reaction to shrimp, this evening I tried to order a #47 WITHOUT shrimp or broth and they brought out the noodles with shrimp. When asked to remake it the guy went behind to the food area and I saw him use his bare hands without washing them (after dealing with money, we had paid prior) and take out the shrimp. After telling him it had been contaminated and to remake it for us he proceeded to give it to us. We asked for it to be remade and it was not remade. VERY unsanitary, inconsiderate and unsafe.

Been going here for many years for its well known special seafood clear noodle soup! It's tucked in a quiet San Jose neighborhood right by SJSU. They used to have the crab claw in the dish but now they substituted with another jumbo shrimp. The pho is still very solid and it's the only dish I usually order whenever I'm here. I believe the pho was around $16. Which is not your cheapest pho place but at least there's lots of ingredients. Service was prompt. We ordered and it came out within 10 minutes, super quick!

Not the same owners so if you expect friendly service, dont! The place is cold as the staff, they forgot are egg rolls and are soup was cold, they didn't come by are table once and it was not busy, in fact it was empty. When I went to the counter to pay I asked if they were new owners since I didn't recognize anyone and he confirmed they are the new owner. Sad but true.

Best Pho I've ever had!! Great service the staff always remember my family and me. Its rustic ambiance makes me feel transported to a different country.

Food is delicious. Taste very fresh and you get a lot of food. Soup is delicious and I highly recommend the prawns. It looked so good I ate it before I remembered to take a picture. I will definitely be back and you should give it a try when you're in the area. Enjoy

Nice ambiance. Good for tea time. Food is not so impressive. Recommended for happy hours.

My husband and I came here for lunch because our normal spot is closed Monday and Tuesday. Parking was fine on the street and the place itself is nothing fancy. But the pho was pretty good. Wasn't feeling well so didn't order anything else, but plan to come back and try more options. Was a little disappointed they didn't bring all pho toppings , so had to ask for basil when it didn't come initially. The broth on the pho (mine was chicken , his was beef) was consistent and very flavorful. I got a small and portion was plenty. Chicken was slightly tough at first but softened out after being in the broth for a little bit. I like how thin it was cut so it was easy to break into bite size pieces. Service was nothing special but food was good. Will try again.

Solid Hủ Tiếu Dai Đà Lạt Đặc Biệt, and one of the top spots to go. Dalat is located on the outskirts of Downtown San Jose. I actually came here pre-Covid and am just catching up with my review now. It was a short wait for a table at noon on a Sunday. Note, prices below are from March 2018. I tried: -Gỏi Cuốn Thịt Nướng ($6.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OxPbtLU9f-M2T1En0KutSg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): I liked their thịt nướng, which was flavorful and seared well. The gỏi cuốn were on the smaller side though, and I wished they added more veggies and/or vermicelli. -Hủ Tiếu Dai Đà Lạt Đặc Biệt (Special Clear Noodle Soup w/Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Leg/Meat, $12.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=K_FufH63Cdgl4zNcWsssTQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Great version of hủ tiếu, and they didn't skimp on the toppings. I'm not the biggest fan of the clear noodles in general, and would swap these out for egg noodles next time. Make sure you add their homemade hot chili oil! Their soup was clean and flavorful- recommended! Service was fine (especially for a low key Vietnamese restaurant). I would return for their hủ tiếu and to try their bánh hỏi! Parking was ok in this area- they have a small parking lot and also street parking spots available.

I've been eating at Da Lat Restaurant since the early 90s and the Mi and Hu Tieu noodle soup and dry noodle bowls set the bar for how these bowls should be prepared. My favorite is always the Mi/Hu Tieu Kho, dried noodles with both rice noodles and egg noodles. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. They load up the noodle bowls with a crab claw and jumbo shrimp and other delicious proteins and the savory sauce poured over the noodles is hella bomb. ASK for extra! The other food options are delicious too!

It's a short walk away from SJSU, so my girlfriend and I would visit Dalat often last year. It's a great place that's stood the test of time. The hu tieu dalat is their signature entree and what I got this time. They don't have include crab claw anymore but it's still a great dish. I order it dry, and when the soup comes out toss the jalapeño slices into it, then add them into the hu tieu when they soften a bit A close second is their bo luc lac. They include pickled vegetables w/ this dish, something that most other restaurants choose to neglect. 9/10

We dined in and also ordered 3 item plates to-go. Everything is great here with service and food. (5 stars for all the wait staff and chefs) Only thing that I don't like/agree with is their "orders to-go" policy: All orders placed to-go/pick-up, they will charge you additional fees for "to-go cups". (I minus 2 stars. Minus 1 star for this, and minus another star, because when I questioned the fee to the cashier at front desk - he was rude about it)

first time trying here. it is located in downtown san jose. ambience is ok but staffs are so attentive and nice. gọi sura tôm thịt is recommended ~ it is refreshing with sour taste and they put thin slice of meat, jellyfish, cabbage, celery, and mint. it is considered appetizer but the quantity is quite a lot. mi đà lạt ~ love it!!! it comes with yellow noodles, shrimps, and meat. the soup is clear but yummy. will come back again and try other menu...

We used to patronize this restaurant more frequently and then stopped going for awhile since we didn't feel like making the long drive from the Peninsula. Got a chance to eat takeout again recently and once again have their Hu Tieu Da Lat and got one dry and one wet. The dry one we got with egg noodles and the wet one we got with rice noodles. They definitely increased their prices and sadly, as many Yelp reviewers have reported, they no longer serve the crab claw with it and instead replaced it with an extra jumbo shrimp. The dry version comes with a sweet sauce that tastes very similar to hoisin sauce. The wet one comes with a clearish broth that's heavy on the shrimp flavor. Without the crab claw, it tastes more similar to the stuff you'd get at other restaurants. Parking is very limited in Downtown San Jose and the area can be quite sketchy so I would only recommend going during the daytime. In fact, given the way the food is now, it's only okay and not a must go in the Bay Area.

Da Lat has been around since I went to San Jose State. That was a long time ago. There are better hu tieu restaurants in SJ. Da Lat will suffice if you don't want to drive. We had the hu tieu dac biet, (around $15) and a combo crispy noodles $16. The hu tieu was OK. The soup weren't all that. It needed more bone in the broth. The combo crispy noodles was rough. It looked good but didn't taste great. First, the noodles were overcooked giving it a stale crunch. Too rough. The gravy was too watery. The toppings were a mishmash of meats, seafood and vegetables. We didn't regret coming here but if we drove a bit further, dinner would have been better.

I still work from home. I find it ironic that I find myself ordering out more because I don't have the time to cook. It was my evening w/ Tess so I already knew I had to select Asian cuisine. I was already craving goi ga so we decided to order via DoorDash when I picked her up so that we wouldn't have to wait long for our meals to be delivered. I ordered Gavin the rice plate, Tess ordered the vermicelli, and I ordered the chicken salad. I can't comment on the kids' dish but my chicken salad was very refreshing. The nuoc mam was a little on the sweet side but it paired well once poured over my crisp cabbage and boiled chicken. I used to come here when I was a kid but I have not been here since I became an adult. I just generally do not crave rice or noodles but it was a nice experience from the way our entrees were packaged down to the delivery made by DoorDash. Can't imagine life w/o Yelp and w/o DoorDash.

We have been visiting this restaurant for many years now. Food quality, standards and hygiene have dropped drastically over the years.

This restaurant is the best Vietnamese one in America which artist Huong Lan introduced me to come and enjoy Hu Tieu Kho.

TLDR: good. Our waiter spoke English (whaaa?) We order a soda ximui & cafe da sua, both with reduced sweetness. Our waiter recommended to add sugar ourselves, which was perfect. We got a Chinese donut. It's not toasted or warm, but at least it wasn't old/stale/overly greasy. #46 and #48 which is their hu tieu dac biet with clear and rice noodle respectively. We got both kho (dry). It came with a little sauce inside plus a small bowl on the side. The entire experience was good, minus the parking. Typical downtown SJ parking with this weird little lot next to the restaurant that appears to block cars in if you park there. Some 30min and 1hr limited street parking.

Great food, great customer service. The bowl is very generous with a lot of toppings. Try their special Hu Tieu.

My friend recently took me here and I've been back at least another 5 times since. She couldn't believe that I grew up in San Jose, but never ate here before. Love the food, but don't love the location. Every time we come here, I'm worried that our windows would get smashed or we'd get mugged or something. But, the food is so good, we keep coming back despite those factors. I'd probably frequent it more if they had a different location. Parking is less than ideal (typical downtown parking situation) so be ready to parallel park and walk a bit. Like most of San Jose, lots of homeless hang out around here. It's a total hole in the wall, but those places always serve the best food. I always get the Hu Tieu Dalat Dac Biet Kho/Dry with the 2 big prawns and it's always delightful. I do like that they offer a variety of different noodles, however, I always opt for the rice noodles. A lot of my friends seem to like clear noodles, but I've personally never been able to stomach them well. The assortment of meats that you get inside the dry noodles, is generous and I love the variety of cha that they include. I love the bowl of broth accompanying the dry noodles. Unlike other places, the broth actually tastes good, more than just some watery and salty MSG broth. The sauce for the dry noodles is savory and delicious so don't forget to add it! I always say that I will try something different like the Hu Tieu Nam Vang or something else on their large menu, but when I get here, I always get the same thing since I like it so much. Some of the smaller details I noticed is that when you ask for cooked sprouts, extra veggies or extra lemon/lime, they're not stingy. I love my dry noodles with a lot of acidity and other places seem to only give you 1 or 2 lime/lemon wedge even when you ask for extra. Their Thai iced tea is also good here since it's not the instant powder type that you'd expect from many Vietnamese restaurants cutting corners. We usually order it in togo cups so that we can finish it on the road. We will definitely be back for more!

Great spring rolls. We ordered the BBQ pork rolls to go. Perhaps too much plastic, but the pork was perfect. The sauce was mighty spicy in the best of ways. Place was absolutely authentic!

Have been coming here for years. My introduction to Vietnamese food was here and I was fortunate as you will be hard pressed to find fresher, more vibrant, authentic flavors and dishes available than here. I find that a true snapshot of a restaurant, especially with ethnic food, is if you see people of the same culture frequenting the restaurant as to me it signals good food, and you overwhelmingly see this here, day in and day out here. A little grittier area near San Jose State, not a shined up business complex or next to a chipotle, but a very good, authentic restaurant that will absolutely fill your Vietnamese food cravings. I took my two tech friends here today. My one friend has now accompanied me 5 times here. He always gets the seafood pho. My other buddy today had the dry pho with broth on the side, For me it's always the lemon grass chicken with egg rice (they cook the egg in the rice).. The spring rolls are also a must have. Don't hesitate, you'll be hard pressed to find better Vietnamese food in the San Jose area.

Stopped in after a long and received good service With a sweet beef broth. I was hoping the broth would taste more like beef instead of sugar and msg. Still a little dirty with people coughing.

We stopped by for lunch. The place is a bit dated but do not let that distract you. Service is great. The food is very good and very authentic. They work very hard to earn your business and we are glad we found it as we wanted some legit Vietnamese food.

Friend from the area recommended Dalat and it was great! Ordered #45 hu tieu dai da lat - clear noodle soup with jumbo shrimp, crab leg and meat. When they say jumbo shrimp, the shrimp was JUMBO. So good and juicy. It came with a lot of meat. The soup was flavorful and noodles were chewy.

First time dining at this restaurant and our meal was simply amazing! We ordered Chan Chua Ca (sweet and sour fish soup), Mi Xao Gion (Crispy noodles), Ca Kho To (Caramelized clay pot catfish), and Cha Gio (egg rolls). Everything was delicious and the service was great as well. Some of these dishes are traditionally homecooked items and can't be found at all Vietnamese restaurants. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic experience.

The soup I got to go (#48) was delicious, mom and grandma absolutely loved it as well. I've had it before so I knew what to expect. They sadly didn't have the crab when I went, that makes the presentation next level, but it's ok. Only downside is the sketchy neighborhood and the limited parking situation.

Heard this is one of the best hu tieu places in SJ. Ordered the hu tieu dai da lat with broth. It really wasn't anything amazing. The pieces of cha were thin and flimsy. It just seemed like a very basic hu tieu without any depth. I prefer the hu tieu at Rong Bien.

The quality compares to 3 years ago( before covid) is worse. I ordered "Hu tieu dai Da Lat" and it came with 2 jumbo shrimps and few thin slices of fish cake and boiled pork. The sauce comes with it super sweet, I thought they gave me the jam, not the sauce for hu tiu. I used to come here very often but so disappointed with the quality right now. They have to change!

The food is good but will never come back here. I have been ordering to-go for about 7 times and they got my order wrong. While waiting, I reviewed my receipt and was appalled that they charge $1.50 for each to-go box and $2.75 for credit card fee. Plus, I have been giving them 18 to 20% tip each time. Lesson learned: always review receipts.

Comforting bowl of noodles. I get the combo hu tieu with egg noodles. The broth is the best part. It's perfectly balanced with all the right seasonings. They used to have buy one beer and get it for 5 cents but that's no longer being offered.

We arrived to a mostly empty restaurant during normal time Tuesday dinner. I was eager to sample item 48: "special Da Lat rice noodle soup." I had no reason to doubt a heart on the menu and an enticing crab claw wouldn't turn out magical. But, we'd looked at older photos online. Their current soup iteration replaced the crab claw with an extra jumbo shrimp--probably an acceptable trade-off to most people. But not this eater, who has principles. In all seriousness, their final product ended up being not much different from other restaurants'. I couldn't discern anything particularly "Da Lat" (a distinctive region in Vietnam). They did give big portions, however, and servers were responsive when we needed.

Dalat has always been a personal fav of mine. This restaurant is located in DTSJ with very limited parking but you could snag a spot on the street if your driving skills are ninja enough. I've tried most of their popular items and would say #45 and #46 are too legit to quit. If you're dining in, I would suggest ordering the noodles "dry" meaning the soup would get served separately. It was cash only for a long time but they have recently adopted the cool idea of accepting credit or debit cards.

Been coming here since my college days and their food never disappoints. Their dry noodles are among my favorite on the menu, especially with the big prawns that they include in the dish. Their soup is so fresh and clean. It looks like just plain soup, but it has great flavor. The portion is huge. A regular bowl can fill you up.

Hidden gem in downtown San Jose. Some of the best food you will find near the University. Maaan you need to sit down and order the catfish in a clay pot with rice, do yourself a favor and get some fresh orange juice with that. The uncle and grandpa vibes are immaculate, always good energy and smiles

I'm always on a hunt to find me a good bowl of Hu Tieu Dai [chewy clear tapioca rice stick noodles]. With Dalat being widely known for their Hu Tieu Dac Biet bowls [translated as: special rice noodle soup] I was over the moon about coming in. Save yourself some grief and find street parking along the business. There are a few limited parking spots located on the tiny "driveway" of the restaurant but those fill up fast and drivers are not courteous at slaying in the lanes. My guy and I arrived to a full house with 3 other parties standing around already waiting to be seated. There was about a 10 minute wait before we got seated- this place doesn't mess around when it comes to the turnover rate. We place our order for: Goi Cuon- shrimp and pork spring rolls with fresh veggies. peanut dipping sauce accompanied. Hu Tieu Da Lat Dac Biet [regular rice stick noodles] Hu Tieu Dai Da Lat Dac Biet [clear chewy tapioca rice stick noodles] Spring rolls were a letdown. The rolls were messy and it was obvious that the entire process was rushed. The peanut sauce was watery and didn't taste good so we ended up dipping the rolls in hoisin & chili. Hu Tieu bowls were good in size and although they were good they were not the best. I didn't like how the noodles were all bunched up in a little tight brick making it hard to mix. Customer service was good- definitely a lot better than I expected. Three and a half stars imo.

We arrived around 1:15 PM on a Friday and they were packed! Parking here kind of sucks. It's either street parking or their parking lot where you could get boxed in by cars parking behind you. They have a pretty extensive menu. This time around we ordered #45 (hu tieu dai da lat), #46 (hu tieu dai da lat dac biet), and oc len xau dua. 45 and 46 were very similar on the menu, 46 was just dac biet, but I think 46 was just the bigger size. Noodles were nice and chewy, broth was yummy. The oc len was very well seasoned and flavorful.

Visited this location pre-covid and was dang excited to try it out as my parents are from DaLat. After browsing through the reviews, I knew I had to get their hu tieu dac biet [$12.95] and it most definitely did not disappoint. Husband tried their bbq pork Banh Hoi [$12.95] and that was yummy as well! Come to this spot if you are craving for some Hu Tieu or just some delicious vietnamese dishes. Their menu is quite extensive!