Phở Ý #1 Noodle House

Was craving pho even though it was over 100F outside, so someone recommended us to come here. This place serves southern Vietnamese food with focus on pho. The menu is simple - just pho and appetizers. No rice or anything else. The broth is light but flavorful, the meat is tender, and tendons are silky soft. In short, cravings satisfied!

Great tasting pho! Fresh ingredients especially the rice noodle is fresh not the dehydrated kind. We also tried rice rolls and was surprised about the portion and taste. It is comparable with Tai Ho's rice rolls. Highly recommended if you want fresh pho and rice rolls.

Pretty solid pho place when we're in the neighborhood. As this restaurant is located in the middle of the industrial park it's catered more to the weekday lunch crowd. Very tasty broth and meat cuts but one star off for raising the famous crepe apertizer prices so much that it is more expensive than the entrees. Boo.

This place is tucked away from the main through way. It was fairly busy considering it was a late Monday lunch. Ordered a staple, tai and brisket pho' . Broth was average, not heavily flavored, but the portion for a regular order made me glad I did not order the large. The brisket was flavorful. I will add this to revisit list so I can try other menu items.

Love their grilled chicken+shrimp dried noodles & beef noodle soup. This location is ok to use credit card, more clean. Better than the original store.

a bit below average tasting pho soup. Decent noodle texture, decent tasting beef and quantity.

If you're a fan of pho, you will like this place. The pho isn't the best I've had but it's good. I usually hit up this place when I want the vietnamese dish "banh xeo". They call it the moon crepe. It's the best I've had in the bay area! I big must try!! While writing this I feel like I should go get some now!

Service was quick and the pho was rich and flavorful. I'd recommend paying with debit card since there is a 3.5% surcharge on credit cards.

My favorite pho place around all of San Jose. Consistently good flavor in their pho broth. Good portions. Condiments always seem fresh (basil, bean sprouts, etc.). Hands down, the best fresh spring rolls around (skin and noodles are never tough/hard and they're huge). Peanut sauce is tasty. Banh cuon is also one of my favorites and I get this often. Sucks that they're only open until 3pm. Friendly service if you care about that at one of these joints.

This is probably the 20th+ time I came here. I finally decided to write a review of this place. I always come to this place with my dad on Tuesday afternoons if we want pho. The location of this pho Y #1 is near a lot of tech places and on another plaza near the Pacific Rim plaza. There is very easy parking in the area with a lot of spaces. It is a chill place very quiet and relaxing inside. The service is always super fast and there are lots of seats in the store. The food comes out in about 5 minutes unless it's super busy. They accept credit cards but will charge additional fees so I suggest using cash. Most dishes come to around 15 dollars. My personal favorite is either the special combo or #6 both are all the same pho broth, just different meats. I love the broth it's super strong and can taste the beef flavor when it seeps into the noodles. The first sip of the soup always warms me up and is always delicious. This is one of the best places for portions to value in my opinion. There are a lot of different types of meat and it is enough for every bite. One of my favorite pho places in the Bay Area definitely give it a try!

Met my friend here for a quick lunch date. She just returned from Vegas with her guy so was craving for some Bay Area pho. We found this place on a quick Yelp search and the reviews looked promising. The space is big and can accommodate any group size. It's in an ideal location for all the surrounding business parks which allows for a quick drive over for a pho fix. Service was fine. The lady running the front of the house was serving all the tables (by the time we left, there were about 15 to 18 tables occupied). I think service at pho restaurants are largely low maintenance because after you receive your order -- many of the condiments that you need are at your table. The broth to the pho was disappointing for me as it tasted more like the canned beef broth than beef broth flavoring extracted from hours of cooking beef bones. Noodles were definitely over cooked but it was the lunch rush so perhaps the kitchen team was not as attentive. The spring rolls were premade because they came out within 45 seconds after the lady took our order. It was a decent lunch because we made the best out of it but this wouldn't be a top pick for me should I be in need for some pho.

I have been many times to have pho at this restaurant. I used to live very close by and also worked very close for years too. Now I only go when I visit the area and feel like I am getting sic k and pho is like a 'cure-it-all'. Pho delivers, but in general I find this one is very basic, nothing to dream about. This last time I got zero service, no water for me. I asked several times and I gave up. The place was not that busy. I did not find the lady at the register very friendly, especially considering that there are many things in the menu and I had several questions. Like she could not be bothered by these. I get that vibe at other pho restaurants, so I try not to get it personally. In any case, it is a good price for a decent meal that feels body restoring.

We've been going to Pho Y #1 for many years and my favorite dish is #B4 which is a big bowl of grilled pork, shrimp, egg rolls, and vermicelli noodles. I also order a small hot soup on the side. Yum!

Decent pho spot. I always order the #10. I also like getting the banh xeo. Usually isn't too crowded. Pho comes out instantly.

Restaurant names are important to me as a Yelper, and Pho Y#1 definitely lives up to its namesake. If you're looking for beef pho, this is definitely one of my #1 spots in San Jose! I chose to get takeout, and I was honestly pleasantly surprised at how fresh and beautifully sliced the meat was (I mean look at that marbling). In general, takeout tends to be more lackluster in both quantity and quality, so I loved how much detail and care they put into packaging and preparing every dish. My favorite part of pho- the broth, was so rich and flavorful without compromising on any use of MSG, and it's definitely what elevates their pho above the copious amounts of pho joints in San Jose. I honestly love supporting small, family-owned businesses so much, and I would hate to see this gem that go as well due to the ongoing pandemic. If you're in the area, please do check them out and support a small, Asian owned business during this time!

IMHO I was excited to try out a new pho joint and the reviews brought me here last week. It's located in a business park area so lots of parking available. The restaurant is spacious, clean and bright. We had a friendly server who was being trained by his helpful and hovering trainer. I'm a big fan of banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) so that's what I ordered. It's like eating a lettuce wrap! My hubby ordered a big bowl of pho. We also ordered a plate of chicken wings... My banh xeo was beautiful to look at when it arrived, along with it's plate of Vietnamese greens and bowl of dipping fish sauce. Overall the dish was tasty BUT...the crepe itself was not as crispy like I like it. I didn't hear a crunch when I cut into it. I like a crispy texture when I bite into it but it wasn't there. If we go back, I will give this another try, but if it's still texture-deficient, I'll have to go elsewhere for my fave. Hubby liked his flavorful bowl of pho and he finished it off. We also received our order of chicken wings... Yes there is a chicken wing shortage so I was surprised when they said they had some! Yay! What arrived for $7.95 was a plate of 6 tiny wings (no drummettes) drizzled with a sweet glaze. These "wings" were so small, thus very little meat on them. Can't wait for the wing shortage to be over! Overall, friendly service and clean. Good food. Yes, I might return if in the area.

Visited this Pho Y#1 on a weekend, lots of table and no wait! I am not sure if it's the same owner as the one on capitol expressway. Anyhow, we had 2 bowls of pho and 1 order of egg roll. The broth has very good beefy flavor, yet, very clean and easy to drink. Meat quality is good Egg roll surprised us the most, freshly fried. And the dipping sauce they added the chili paste which we really enjoyed!

I'm so glad that this place is opened for outdoor dining! I usually frequent their restaurant in south SJ pre-covid till I discovered this restaurant near my home. There are covid precautions, as they implemented limited seating with a few tables outside the restaurant, sheltered and spaced apart. We have been here on 3 occasions for a weekend lunch and there were only a few customers dining there, with most ordering to go. I love the Pho here. The soup is light, warm and comforting. There's a good portion of meats too, and I like to dip them in the sriracha and hoisin sauce. However, they only do thin noodles here. The lady taking our order was great, serving water with straws. Overall, I really like the simplicity of the pho here. This is one of my favorite pho places in the South Bay!

Something has been off about this place the past few times. One day they had no steak at all. Crazy. And now the quality of the steak is horrible. Not tender as before and not even cut right. They didn't cut against the grain. The broth is missing something. It's bland now. It's not like their Capitol location. Used to be, just not recently. Cherry on top: there is a surcharge to use credit cards. This must of happened within the last 2 weeks. SMH. I will no longer be visiting this place until they fix their business practices.

Bro and I were able to pick up our orders right before closing time. Due to COVID-19 protocols they are only opened from 11am to 2 pm closed on Sundays and reduce staff so please support your local business. By the way the owner is super nice so friendly always greeting new customers. They served the best Vietnamese meals banh xeo is my favorite so we both order B5 egg rolls and vermicelli noodles comes with salad. They now served outdoor dining which is a real plus, but hopfully they will open indoors as well. They severe general portion size so they don't skimp back. Their pho chay and goi cuon (spring rolls) are so delicious at an affordable price.

The soup is better than Pho Kim Long but their small size is miniature and not much variation or selections on their menus. As always,we were seated, handed over the menu and the waitress never left us, asked is we were ready to order, right away! No time to open the menu nor breathe . Ambiance - average, service - par.

Very mediocre pho....they also tried to auto charge a tip of 15% when I paid by card. Horrible customer service and food isn't good enough to compensate for that. Won't be returning!

My number one and the best pho place. I always start sipping the soup; then, I realize that I will have a good meal. They also have the great appetizers, like egg rolls and Spring Rolls

My mom really enjoyed the Bánh Xèo here. It was crunchy & good portion. We like that they provide a bit more vegetables for this dish. I noticed that some restaurants offer only lettuce & mints, but to my surprise they offer at least 3-4 different herbs. Highly recommended Bánh Xèo. I would come back again for Phở next time.

Yummy!!! The food here is so good! Great place for lunch since they are only open 11am-2pm. They offer takeout, both outdoor and indoor dining. I love the location because there's no traffic and a large parking lot. The service was good, they were friendly. The food came out quickly and it was nice and hot. We got pho thai, pho ga, combination banh xeo and egg rolls. The food was fantastic! The broth for both phos was on point. The banh xeo was so crispy and it was gigantic! They also give you fresh veggies to wrap the banh xeo and eggrolls. It was my first time coming here and I will definitely be back :-).

Nice spot next to all the companies in the area. Great place to stop by for good vietnamese food. Tried the banh Xeo and I got to say, this was probably the best one I've had compared to any other vietnamese restaurant. Very tasty, savory, fresh, and the crust was crunchy and delicious! It had bean sprouts, meat, and seafood all in one. The fish sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was great!

We used to go here all the time but the last time we were there, Cockroaches were crawling on the wall right next to our table. The lady from the table behind me started screaming and their whole table quickly stood up and walked out. Good tasting soup here but I won't be coming back.

Great, friendly and good service. We came here for lunch because We loved the Bánh xèo ( Vietnamese crepe) and Chả giò ( egg roll) . Bánh xèo was big & crispy with shrimps, pork, bean sprouts inside the cake. Warped Bánh xèo with the green mustard (cải xanh) mints then dipped in to the fish sauce oh! So good! the fish sauce for Bánh xèo 's tasty The egg roll was crispy fried shell, inside mixed ground pork, shrimps , taro , carrots, green onion so delicious If you like banh xèo ordered before you come if your group 4,5 people so you don't have to wait This restaurant for Phở ( Vietnamese noodles) but We came here for Bánh xèo & egg roll.

Came here after finding out the Taiwanese place next door was closed. This location is clean, service was mediocre. I had ordered the spring rolls, the fried egg rolls, and a beef pho bo. For 11-12 bucks, expect a decent bowl of pho. I would describe the pho here as average and as similar to something homemade. Beef broth flavor present in the pho bo but seems watered down and flavor quite muted. Ended up adding some sriracha to the broth to liven it up which is typically a bad sign for tasteless pho. Noodles were clumpy. The spring roll and fried imperial roll was forgettable. Not really worth coming back, but it seems that this place has its team of regulars who frequent the place as it was at 50% 12 noon on a weekday.

Was happy that this place opened up after the second stay at home order was lifted. The food as always was excellent and since not many people were aware that it was opened the limited outdoor seating made it easy for us to find a seat. The specials pho and the egg rolls we had were hot, delicious and delivered within minutes of us seating down. This place is awesome and we definitely will try to eat here as much as possible to support them in this difficult time.

Have been coming here for years! I love their pho soup. Costumer service is fast and very friendly.

Pho is pretty average. I liked the eggrolls but they were kind of dark suggesting the oil has been re-used for too long.

I absolutely love the pho at this place. The portion is very generous even if it's takeout. The chicken soup is very light and not overly salty. Veggies and noodle are fresh. The only downside was the chicken meat were a bit dry. They are small owner operation. Please make sure to order and pay with cash. It'll help them with their margins in this inflated economic condition.

3.5 rounded up. Beef was excellent. Tender and of good to decent quality. Lean with just enough fat to keep it from getting all chewy. Noodle quantity on a takeout order didn't look like much until everything's been dumped into a big bowl. It's plenty much. Broth has a strange but not entirely unpleasant fishy taste to it. I don't know if it's fish sauce or something else they used. Whatever it is was pretty good, but I'm not sure if I would feel like it the next time.

Terrible appearance of waitress and kitchen staffs, they don't cooperate to run their business. We left immediately within minutes. Where is the manager?

This review is reflected on the concourse location only. 1. Soup taste good and hot. 2. I ordered "Nam", (bisket) and they were ok. Unlike my favorite pho retardant l restaurant, the quality of the meet was so so. 3. They don't have tripes.... Really? 4. The ice coffee was excellent. Some of the better one I've had. 5. They have a checked in for free drink, the guy said any drink on menu, but the lady didn't honor it. Disappointed. So make sure ask for just a soda don't listen to them they let you order anything. 6. Got thirsty 30 minutes later. Thus, feel that there may be too much MSG

My family and I were out shopping in the San Jose area earlier today and we all wanted pho for lunch because of the cold and wet weather. The original plan was to go to Pho Kim Long but the line was way too long. I asked my brother to check Yelp and he told me Pho Y #1 looks promising and is just a mile away. So off we went to try them out. We arrived at Pho Y #1 at around 12:30pm. It wasn't too busy, probably because of their location (they are located in a business park at the corner of Lundy and Concourse). At my first glance, the restaurant appeared clean and spacious. We were greeted by a couple servers who seated us at a corner table. Tea and menus were brought to us shortly after. After going through the menu, we ordered the following: - Chicken wings ($6.25) - Pho Y Special X2 ($9.50 each, everything except tripe) - Tai Nam (regular @ $7.35, thinly sliced steak and well-done flank) The phos were the first to arrive. The Pho Y Special was okay. The broth was piping hot and only a trace amount of MSG was detected (I wasn't thirsty during or after the meal). Noodles were slightly overcooked, but not soggy. Meat to noodle ratio was proportionate but the absence of tripe and the near absence of tendons (only one piece) were disappointing. Overall, I don't think it's worth $9.50. Chicken wings were major disappointment, both in taste and quantity. For $6.25, we basically got two and a half chicken wings from a third world country since there was no meat on them! I know ingredients are expensive these days but this was a little absurd! Taste wise, the wings were too sweet in my opinion. Also, it came at the end of our meal. Overall, the dish was a complete failure. Service we received was decent. The entire meal cost $38.45 with T/T included. A little too pricey for mediocre food. Based on my assessment, I believe a 3-star rating is justified in this case. Personally, next time I will just endure the wait at Pho Kim Long.

I'm so glad I found a new good pho place near me. Definitely satisfied my pho cravings. I ordered the spring rolls and pho #12 (thin slice steak and well-done brisket). SO GOOD. They add something crunchy in the spring rolls. There's a lot of meat in the pho, and you're given a side plate of basil and bean sprouts. However, it tastes like a bit of lemon is added into the broth. I see a lot of people ordering the banh xeo. Definitely going to try that next time.

I went here skeptics since it was a secondary location, but the food was amazing. The service was great. The food was cheaper than typical pho places around San Jose.

Best pho!! I've been going to the other location mostly ever since I was growing up but now It's my go to lunch place when I'm at work around the area.

good food, nice waitpersons. What else do we need?

Well, my buddy and I ordered two very different dishes and one of them was fantastic and the other was just "meeah". I am basing the review on their more popular dish which is the combo moon crepe - aka bánh xèo in Vietnamese. I also noticed there were two dishes that seemed quite popular here - the moon crepe and pho. One of my colleagues often talked about how great this dish is and I have never had it until after dining here. The lady who took my order was patient in explaining to me about the dish and when it was served, she asked a younger man who had a better command of English teach me how to eat it by wrapping the what seemed like a thin-crusted omelet wrapped inside a piece of lettuce with added herbs such as basil, mint and something else I don't recognize but was quite fragrant. After rolling it up, then you dip it in this tangy fish sauce. The dish was both delicious and seeming healthy as there were no apparent carbs other than the crepe shell. In addition, I learned about another Vietnamese dish and how to eat it! Hooray!

After a rigorous session of rock climbing my stomach was growling violently for sustenance. My party and I sat down, greeted by a smiling older man ready to take our order. When my food came the alluring aroma of the broth made me salivate violently as my body subconsciously prepared itself for the impact of the flavor. I gently scooped a perfect amount of broth to my luscious lips and as the glistening liquid fell down my throat a jolt of electricity jolted through my entire being. From then on my hands and mouth went into a unstoppable dance of noodle and broth, each sip and bite better than the last. All I could muster from my satisfied lips as the bowl lay empty was, "This is Fantastic". P.S. Spring rolls were very tasty made me go yum yum!

Pho #1: 6/10. ok, nothing special Nuoc mam chicken: 6/10. Needs more sauce and a stronger coating

Pho ga had really good broth flavor. Vermicelli is fairly average but the egg rolls that come with it are good. The cafe sua da comes in a Togo cup so doubtful it is freshmade. 4 stars but mainly for the pho ga broth

Fairly decent place that is what you would expect from a pho place. Pretty big, similar menu to most Vietnamese restaurants. We ordered imperial rolls to start. After getting my pho, my bro getting his Vietnamese crepe, the imperial rolls never showed up. We went to pay and made sure they didn't charge us for it since we were both done with our meal and ready to leave. We were told they were coming right up if we wanted to wait. No thanks. The Pho was fairly average. This is what I basically expect when trying a new pho spot. Something that fills my craving and fills my belly. The bowl was pretty large and it came with a pretty good amount of noodles. I ordered rare beef, skirt steak, and brisket, but think they confused one of the meats because I got something that was just slices of fat (maybe 5-7 of them). My brother enjoyed his Vietnamese crepe. It was pretty large and offered a larger variety of meats than he normally gets. I would come back if I am in the area, but would not seek it out if I wasn't.

I am constantly impressed with the variety of meat cuts they offer. I am a huge fan of the offal cuts try offer. The gentleman that waits on me remembers the Taro Milk Tea I like to order. It's not on the menu so it's always a conversation with the person that makes it...Lol Good prices...stop by and check them out!!

This hidden gem continues to provide the best Pho in this area. They recently added the bone in beef rib. Must addition to complement your Pho meal!

I dig this spot. This is sort of my go to for lazy, credit card accepting, clean, and close to the freeways kind of pho. You know, the kind where you're in a business park after dark and there's hella parking. Yeah. Actually, that's exactly where this location of Pho Y is. And it's awesome. The staff = A+, the food = A-/B+ because it isn't the original location, but the cleanliness and the credit card accepting location has me like :D. Highly recommended, pho is so healing!

My husband favorite is Banh Xeo. It's big and delicious. Huge dish of fresh vegetables. Great fish sauce also. My favorite is white noodles Grilled pork with spring rolls. I hope they could make the noodles soft and hot. After cooked for few hours this noodles become dry and cool! Fast service and clean

I've actually been to the Capitol Expressway location of Pho Y1 countless times. It's my pick for the best Southern-style Vietnamese pho that is the predominant pho type in the United States. Pho Y1's version is always marked by consistent broth, great quality beef, and nicely cooked noodles. While Pho Y1 has never been my #1 pick in the Bay Area, it's always been among the top. I guess I'm more partial to the less commonly seen Northern Vietnamese style of pho that features such novelties as wide noodles, oxtail, filet mignon, or minced flank steak and ginger tinged broth of the now closed Pho Ha Noi. This was my first visit to this Concourse location, but as I was visiting the new location of Tai Kee, it seemed like I could get two birds with one stone. I couldn't help but notice that the spelling is different between the two locations (Pho Y1 vs. Pho Y # 1) but multiple people have seemed to confirm they're two branches of the same family. Despite comments about the nicer interior of this Concourse location, I found it largely the same as the Capitol Expressway spot. Plain and functional but clean with multiple tables and simple chairs throughout. Service is quick and my order was ready quickly. Pho Y # 1 special - large only. I ordered it with beef on the side and the slices were only partially thawed, perhaps a reflection of the lower volume here compared to Capitol Expressway. Broth was hot but noticeably darker and a touch saltier than I remember from my visits at their other location. (Compared my photos of the two location's broths and this one is definitely darker) If I had to guess I'd say there was more fish sauce in this broth. Noodles and beef toppings were fine with the high quality tender tendon reminding me most of the other Pho Y1. Overall, I'd say I had a decent bowl of pho here. It's definitely not as good as the Capitol Expressway location and the broth was the biggest difference. Whereas the broth at Pho Y1 is one of the few I consistently drink to the last drop, I didn't find the flavor and savoriness the same here. That's too bad as I was hoping I'd have two compelling reasons to head this way with Tai Kee Won Ton. Pho Y # 1, unlike its sister restaurant, accepts credit cards, including American Express via Square.

Wanugee had sent me his review yesterday in preparation for the event. By twelve my mouth was already watering!! The pho places around my work are mediocre but when you are desperate they work in a fix, so I was looking forward to eating here. I ended up not getting pho but instead I ordered the B4 dish which consisted of halved egg rolls, three shrimp, teriyaki'd like pork, noodles, shredded lettuce and bean spouts (7.95). It only comes in the large size and it was a lot to eat! The noodles were a good half in thick all the way around and the topping portions were decent. The BF got the shaken beef combo which he enjoyed immensely. The servers here are super duper incredibly accommodating and explain the menu for folks who are not too familiar with Vietnamese food (aka my BF). The mango smoothie was good... I liked my avocado shake (2.85). Notes place including the bathroom is super clean.. no fingerprints over the napkin dispensers, no greasy spoons or chopsticks..

TL;dr - The $0.75 fresh noodle option in the pho is worth it. Broth is flavorful, but has some MSG The Goi Cuon have an unexpected crunch from a tube of fried egg-roll wrapper typically seen in Nem Nuong Cuon. --------------------- This is the 2nd location of Pho Y #1 after the original on E. Capital Expressway and with ~900 reviews between them, you've got to think they're doing something right. It was pretty dead when I was there, but it was Monday night and they are in a strip mall in an office park type area so presumably are getting good lunch traffic. They are on the corner of the building so have good light from two sides. As their name suggests, Pho is the main item here and is over half the menu with about 18 beef options plus a Pho Ga, Seafood and Vegetarian options along one with no meat (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#xeYFufurAXpwtvBwl5pLbw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#NX9qGKzE8Ygdh4eBJndNjA). Handful of appetizers, rice plates, and one Bun item round out the offerings (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#7z55nd29Tne1sDB26LexDA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#r5feQmNeVyAWB8JukHDHiQ) Fresh noodles or egg noodles are extra price options for the pho (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#VRSA2ajosaLWJmD10v8BXw). Regular is a reasonable $6.35 and Large $7.35. Take-out pho is $7.85 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#W6oH4L5zSwpBsI_5VijYkw) and the Dac Biet is $8.50 (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#BJ42Rd98LFukzVu-xIudHw) I got the Goi Cuon (summer rolls ) and Regular #3 (tai, chin gau, gan) with steak on the side (+$0.35) and fresh noodles (+$0.75) The bowl is topped with green and white onions (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#LjqyE16QAdYpQ8vOpidIiA) and has a typical condiment plate of basil, sprouts, jalapeno, and lemon wedge (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#QIVbINEJ40nU32kL0gdqcA). Beefy broth and some msg (cotton tongue) and silky, fresh noodles (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#5KustU31GWWfuc2wwreAFg). Five small slices of rare steak, but plenty of the cooked meats. Fatty brisket (gau) made me feel guilty and the tendon was melt in your mouth tender (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#8D166jFrQR5ALyK2qWcsDw) The Goi Cuon come with a peanut based dipping sauce with crushed peanuts and a squiggle of hot sauce on top (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#URiTrygw_Lq0Q4usGNBtcA) Unique to me, they have a crunchy tube of fried eggroll wrapper (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/pho-y-1-beef-noodle-house-san-jose?select=MxXogXobSIu-fyS7BZgrjg#qv5x-yHsdTRMw0wxqipZXg) which I've only seen before in Nem Nuong Cuon, which added an unexpected textural treat.

The place is clean and bigger than the usual phó joint. I ordered the Shaking Beef and the meat is tender and juicy, the onions are perfectly sautéed. The B1 and soup number 5 are also good. Price is very reasonable, and the staff are friendly and do great service. So if you're craving for Phó, this is the place you ought to try.

It's a clean looking restaurant, and the staff is nice enough. However, the broth was among the most watery broths I have tasted in my life. The only less watery broth I tasted was in Paris in a restaurant not run by Vietnamese, which is understandable since Paris is not known for its pho.

My husband and I love coming here for lunch or dinner whenever we're visiting San Jose. Food is authentic, fresh, and consistently delicious! I appreciate that food comes out fairly quickly and service is pretty good too! The owner(s) are really nice and will occasionally stop by our table to ask us how we like the food. Do yourself and your tastebuds a favor and order the banh xeo (moon crape). It our absolute favorite! It's a thin and crispy crepe filled with delicious shrimp, squid, and pork. It also comes with a bunch of veggies that a lot of restaurants often don't include so that's a big plus in my book! We also ordered the broken rice with pork chop, chicken wings, and pho. Everything was really tasty! If you're looking for a Vietnamese restaurant to eat at, definitely give this place a chance! You will not regret it! Prices are also fair which is nice when you're in the mood to eat out but don't want to break the bank! :)

Is this the best pho in all the Bay Area? This is the first stop on my quest to find the best pho, so idk. It is an incredible pho though, probably the best pho I've had in my life so far. Broth: THIS IS EXCELLENT. In fact it's the best part and it is an amazingly rich and filling broth. It's not too salty but holds its own. Usually I would order a small with extra noodles but this is good enough to want the broth and just drink it straight without anything else. It is on the less salty side possibly because it has nothing to hide and it is just perfect. My friend scooped the last drop dry; It's just that good and it's what really drives home how this pho is head and shoulders above others. Brisket: the fatty brisket melts in your mouth perfectly it feels and tastes just right. The fatty part has that nice meaty soft flavor that's soaked in the soup and soft meat part is super tender. Tendon: this is the third part which I found fantastic. The tendon is nice and gooey just textbook perfect pho. Meatballs: the meatballs are spongy but for pho they are suppose to be that way. Even still I think to myself, is it too spongy? I think so, but the meat flavor pairs really well with the rest of the pho. It may not be the perfect meatball like I like where it crumbles and breaks apart in clumps in small textured meat chucks sprinkled with cuts of herbs, but it is a perfectly good pho meatball even though it feels fishball spongy and it makes you wonder if it's slightly overcooked? Everything else steak etc are great but left off because the aforementioned stood out. If I had to do again I would say steak and fatty brisket and tendon (not sure if that's a combo). I got the combo and before tax it was $11 probably a buck or less than the rest of the bay and really filling.

I really thought this was just going to be like any other pho restaurant but I ordered 4 different dishes being chicken wings, spring rolls, steak and chicken plates with miso soup and white rice. Each different plate tasted really good on it's own will be returning again soon!!!