Trung Nguyen Legend SJ

Nice coffee shop. The coffee we ordered tasted great and it was during their happy hour so we received a free one from purchasing two. We opt for an iceless coffee to bring back home. Coffee was strong but not overly bitter nor sweet. It was a nice blend. They close at 6:45pm on a Sunday so you want to get there on time to place your order. The cashier was friendly explaining all the different types of coffee drinks they had on the menu.

Second visit: Got the Roman iced coffee and blended coconut ice coffee. Don't forget to mix the condensed milk with the coffee before pouring into ice. The Roman coffee is more acidic. The blended coconut ice coffee tastes delicious and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. First visit: Great phin coffee experience at a premium price point. The legendary is the weasel poop coffee which is very chocolatey and smooth. The creative phin is a bit earthier. Don't forget to get it iced because Vietnamese coffee is very concentrated. Their green waffle was uneven with about half of the waffle being too dry (too little batter). They are still working out the kinks for the grand opening so hopefully they will get better.

I had Trung Nguyen Legend in Saigon recently and enjoyed it...the Legend coffee, aka as "weasel poop" coffee. Lol. This is a specialty coffee and price reflects it. SGN was already 180k vnd, approx $7usd. The shop experience in SGN was definitely much better. The coffee here tasted just as great, unique aroma and taste with depth (of course, better than Starbucks, Peet's, Philz). Next time, I'll try the Zen Coffee set. Only annoyance, it's a coffee shop, why on earth does it open Soooo late at 0900? Very odd. Should be at least 0700, latest. (Multi-story Legend and sunflower pix was in SGN). 12.15.24: tried the Zen Coffee. Not a coffee connoisseur but has a tart kick and unclear whether this is truly worth the price. Guess paying for the "experience" and the aesthetics. 05.26.25: tried the Roman coffee. I enjoyed this coffee better than the Zen and Trung coffee. Will try the Ottoman next. Egg and cappuccino were ok. Cappuccino shape showed inexperience. Oh, and they finally caught on to open at 07:00!!

Delicious and authentic Vietnamese coffee, but way too overpriced. For that price, I could get a large size at Tram coffee or a Venti size in Starbucks, or 2 cups of coffee at any Vietnamese restaurant and they are still authentic. I wouldn’t deny that the coffee was good, but seeing Trung Nguyen Legend entering the competition with such prices, I had an impression that they just didn’t care about sales or they didn’t think seriously of their competitors. Either way, I guess there would be people coming here if they want to feel like VIP or rich people, since the dining room is decorated in a fancy way. Golden theme on top of expensive drinks.

It’s rare for me to find a great coffee place and this is one of those. Incredible delicious and flavorful. Would highly recommend salted coffee, it was a fav among my group of friends and they all recommend it. I personally tried Dripped Legend Coffee, a bit pricey ($10), but worth the price.

Tried to politely talk to the cashier in Vietnamese, though my Vietnamese isn’t the greatest… just passable and certainly understandable. She was snotty, unfriendly and didn’t respond. At the end she said in English, “Here are your coffees.” No eye contact, impatient (though the place had no one else in line), and exuded an unfriendly aura. Plenty of other options, especially a few paces across the parking lot, who are a lot friendlier and their coffees are just as good. I don’t care to spend money with a staff member that goes out of her way to make the experience unpleasant.

Really cute shop with nice ambiance. Drinks are sorta pricey but are nicely presented and the coffee is good. Egg coffee was a bit lackluster but the zen set was pretty good. The tea items were just fine as well . service is a bit slow and they brought out our drinks intermittently, like 5 minutes apart for the 4 drinks we got

Pretty coffee shop. Really strong coffee with interesting combinations. We just finished dinner and wanted to hang out a bit longer so coffee was decided. You get in line and place your order. Vietnamese ice coffee but elevated. Tasty and very nice presentation. Fast service. There is even ground coffee or instant coffee area for purchase to take home.

Four of us went here over the weekend to celebrate Tết in the plaza. We were tired so we decided to stop here and grab coffee per recommendation by our friend. I tried their coconut coffee and I actually really liked it! I did think though it was going to be like coconut milk with cafe sua da, but it was just a coconut whip. Wasn't what I had in mind, but it was fine! I'll try their normal cafe sua da next time. We also got their pandan waffles (which will take quite a while if you order it) and they were delicious! I love the look and feel of this place, very elegant and nice to be in. I do recommend this place and would come back again!

Trung Nguyen Legend is another coffee shop catering to more delicate and arguably refined palates. They're located in the largest plaza off Story Rd in South San Jose. Parking can be troublesome on weekends and based on my regular visits here, there are more small shops being leased out, so parking will likely worsen through 2025. As for their products, I have been here twice and tried out their Salted Cream Coffee and Egg Coffee, 2 of their more popular menu items. Both were rich and robust. Is it worth the price of admission? Arguably not. There are other options in this same plaza that I could argue is a better use of your hard earned dollars. As background, I'm a literal coffee fanatic so I would like to think my opinion on coffee drinks has some credibility. Service is pretty pedestrian. Nothing stood out in the 2 visits I've paid them. Seating is more plentiful on the outside patio(covered).

My latest obsession, addiction and fuel. Trung Nguyen Legend is a very upscale feeling cafe which such a quality tasting product. The store itself has a very serene feel to it. I can totally see myself having people meet me up here. Sometime in the future I'd like to get the drip coffee service they provide. Half a star for the product knowledge. The names are confusing, such as "thinking", "creative" and "breakthrough", but there isn't much explanation on the menu, through the staff, nor through the corporate website. Imma buy your drink anyways, but I'd love to know a little more about my purchase.

I got their panda milk tea with lotus seeds. I love pandan flavored anything so I was quite excited to get this. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The drink was extremely watered down and barely tasted milky nor had much of a pandan taste. Way too watery. It was my first time coming here and seeing how busy it was inside on a Sunday afternoon, I had higher expectations.

Pleasantly surprised by this place. They have your basic coffee options but also some more special Vietnamese drinks that I have never seen at other cafes. We got the egg coffee and the green tea latte with jelly. Both were very tasty. The egg coffee was initially very strong in terms of coffee (will definitely keep you awake) but overtime the egg balanced out the drink. The green tea latte with jelly was my favorite, it had a hint of floral and a little thicker in texture. I wouldn't compare to a matcha latte. I would definitely recommend trying the green tea latte if you're looking for a refreshing drink. And bonus as they provide free Vietnamese sweet bread on the side with your purchase and it makes the perfect little snack with your drink. They also have a retail corner where they sell all things coffee like coffee beans, instant coffee, etc. I wish they used this space for more tables but there are plenty of outdoor seats but it can be cold in the winter months.

Trung Nguyen Legend is one of the most popular cafes in Vietnam from Dalat. I went to a location in Saigon but they were out of Cà Phê Trứng that day. After opening a location in Orange County last year, they opened two new locations this July in San Jose in Vietnamtown and at Silvercreek/Capitol Expressway. They specialize in Cà Phê Sua Da (Vietnamese Iced and Hot Coffee) and Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee). Finding a hot Viet egg coffee is difficult, even in San Jose. The location in Vietnamtown has a big outdoor patio and about 10 tables inside with a retail shop for drinkware, coffee bags & phin (Viet dripper) gift sets. It gets very busy during the weekend. I've had some difficulty ordering because their English is limited and the menu is complicated. So double check your receipt to make sure you get your coffee for dine-in, otherwise you might get your expensive coffee in a paper to-go cup. The presentation of their coffee is super nice, as it is served to you on a wooden tray with a description card and translucent paper with a Viet saying, a small glass pitcher of condensed milk, a tall ceramic cup for hot coffee or a glass cup for ice, and a black phin over a glass cup. You also get a small glass pitcher of condensed milk which you can add to your own personal taste. The Cà Phê Sua Da and Trung are both smooth, flavorful and made with good quality. Many people have rated it low due to the price of the drinks. Yes, the most expensive options are $13.95 for the Zen or Ottoman sets and I probably wouldn't order them again now that I've tried them once. They also have added some new menu items such as Pomegranate Tea. But there are much less expensive options such as the Creative Energy set for $7. Prices aside, they now serve some of the best Viet Iced Coffee in the heavily Sua Da-saturated San Jose.

cà phê sửa đá is best item in the menu. Very strong taste. It is decent price. $6.45. Cool decor and spacious seating. Service is fine.

This place looks great. Very Vietnamese with a touch of French. This is my second time trying this place. And let me share my experience: Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 4 Point ) - Great location for customer to see and find. Great parking for street parking and back side with parking lot parking. 2) Decoration : (3 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Which is new. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is not competitive a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve. Here is more of experience. 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, drinks/ food taste is ok and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Vietnamese drinks/food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Vietman . Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars

People refer this spot the Starbucks of Vietnam. I stumbled upon Trung Coffee while exploring Vietnam Town. After all, I felt it was a much-needed coffee break during my day since we had a heatwave going on. Service was quick and friendly, with no long wait since I visited on a weekday. I tried their Coconut Coffee, and it did not disappoint. The coffee itself was solid and the coconut milk infusion was noticeable and delightful. I love how it wasn't too nice either. The coconut cream topping was a lovely touch that elevated the drink. They were kind enough to offer complimentary bread snacks to go with our drinks too. It was sugar-sprinkled buttered crostini. Although it was a little dry, there were no complaints because it was free and it wasn't going to steal the spotlight. I would love to try their Avocado Coffee because I know my taste buds are ready to try something new. Also, the condensed milk bar also caught my attention. There's a lot of unique experiences I don't get in many coffee shops. It felt welcoming and interior feels like being transported back in Vietnam. While I wouldn't call this a life-changing coffee experience, I'd definitely return when I'm in the plaza and need a caffeine boost.

3.5*** Cute spot: the decor is simple and there is a retail area to purchase the coffee beans, etc. Went here on Halloween in the evening. Fortunately, I came here during HH because based on the reviews, the pricing is what is a turn-off for other patrons. So, I went at a good time: by 2 get 1 free!! See receipt. I only paid $15.47 for 2 drinks! I get that it is on the higher end for the dine-in experience as far as the pricing is concerned; hence, I recommend going during HH. The egg coffee was good but I prefer another place. It wasn't as strong as I normally like. The lychee green tea was refreshing. Finally, the Thai milk tea was ok... again, I've had better. Service was great. They offered free bread and they were as prompt as can be with the order. Unsure if I'd go back but it was somewhere new to try.

My boyfriend is a huge fan of vietnamese coffee so we check out this spot and I have to say, their tiramisu latte is the best I have ever tried. It had a strong coffee taste (in a good way) and the drink tasted well balanced where it wasn't too sweet. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his vietnamese coffee with egg cream. The vietnamese coffee with sea salt cream wasn't bad either but I personally preferred the tiramisu latte. The ambiance was actually so cute inside! I do wish they had more seating but the seats were comfortable and would be the perfect spot to grab coffee with a friend. The service was a little slow but I wasn't in a huge rush that day so it wasn't a big deal. Also pro tip: they offer a 4% discount if you pay in cash

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: around 4:15pm Party of: 2 *Zen Coffee Set ($12.75) *Roman Iced Milk ($12.75) A friend and I were at Grand Century for lunch. Afterwards, he suggested grabbing coffee. I'd never heard of this place, but always down to try something new. We walked in, looked at the menu, placed our order, and grabbed a table. The space is modest in size in terms of number of tables, so if there were a few more people here, we probably wouldn't have found a spot to sit inside. I didn't know what to order, so I just picked the zen set since there is no milk in it. (I'm a coffee purist.) There weren't any descriptions, so I had no idea what to expect. I tried my friend's roman coffee first before he put the condensed milk in. It tasted good. Mine however had some kind of chocolate-y notes to it. It wasn't up my alley. It was hard to drink at first, but as I let it cool, it got a little easier. Having it cooler toned down the flavors. It also came with what I think was sugar water to add if you like your coffee sweet. The coffee presentation is cute, but we ended up spending over $30 for two coffees if you include tax and tip. Was my coffee worth $15+? Not to me. But that's partly because I didn't like the notes. I don't mind spending beaucoup bucks for a cup of joe. But I wished they provided descriptions of the different coffees. That way I'm not blindly guessing what to order. REVIEW #3584

I've been eager to try this café after enjoying their coffee beans at home. Their Vietnamese coffee is indeed strong and flavorful, living up to its reputation. I ordered the hot egg coffee and a blended coconut coffee, but unfortunately, I received the hot egg coffee and a regular iced coffee. While a bit disappointing, it gives me an excuse to return and try the coconut coffee. The receipt was in Vietnamese so I couldn't correct the lady if I wanted to. The café itself is adorable, and the drink presentation is Instagram-worthy. It's a perfect spot to relax with friends. The iced coffee, despite the mix-up, was surprisingly good. I could taste a hint of Bailey's, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was quick, which is always a plus! I'm looking forward to coming back to try the coconut coffee and compare it to the ones I've had in Vietnam.

If you're an avid Vietnamese coffee drinker, you may have heard of Trung Nguyen coffee. They're known for their instant Vietnamese coffee packets, and are overall one of the most popular coffee brands in both Vietnam and the Vietnamese community here in the states. Well, now you can try their very own cafe in San Jose's Vietnam Town! I ordered their most known item, the Legend Coffee / Ca Phe Sua Legend Viet Nam (sorry I can't add the accents on my laptop lol), alongside another drink that my partner ordered. It was presented very nicely on a tray with a glass of ice, a coffee shot cup with the phin dripping the coffee, and a side of the condense milk. It's pretty instagram-able, but for the taste? It was good coffee but there wasn't anything special when you mix it all in together. The coffee was smooth and strong, great to have while lounging with friends. But I've had better Vietnamese coffee elsewhere. Also the Legend Coffee is expensive, but you're paying for its aesthetics. Trung Nguyen Legend knows how to present their coffee, and their cafe is modernly beautiful inside, with a nice outdoor area as well. It's meant to be more of an experiential coffeeshop worth trying at least one. Would I come back? Maybe, I would come to hang with friends but not to for a quick coffee. Worth the try though!

Loved my coffee! Cloud like foam on top, coffee was nice and strong. Ambiance on point and loved the concept. Great place to hang out with friends! I guess the main detractor is cost.

I recently stopped by this place and was blown away by both the quality of the coffee and the warm, welcoming vibe of the place! As a fan of strong, bold coffee, their Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) hit the perfect spot--rich, smooth, and just the right level of sweetness from the condensed milk. The ambiance is cozy and laid-back, with friendly staff who took the time to explain the menu and offer recommendations. If you're into unique flavors, their coconut coffee is an absolute must-try--creamy, fragrant, and such a refreshing twist on the classic! Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee to go or hanging out for a bit, this spot is a gem for anyone who loves quality drinks and good vibes. Definitely coming back soon to try more from their menu!

The interior is really nice with a lot of seating. You could come with a good amount of friends and get some nice causal seating. The service was great. They helped out with any question we had and they also provided some free samples of sliced toasted baguette and pate. As for the drinks, I do think it is really high quality and it tastes so good. But is it $11 Vietnamese coffee good? I am not so sure. There is also a $13 Legend Viet coffee as well that I had tried. They are all very good but I cannot see myself spending this amount of money for coffee often. It was an experience but not something I would go to everyday. If only it was cheaper or had a cheaper option I would head here everyday.

A very vibey coffee shop with unique drinks. The menu is quite extensive with so many cool coffee drinks I wanted to try. I opted for the ottoman iced milk coffee and my friend got the iced coconut coffee. The ottoman coffee was very strong and came with ice and condensed milk on the side. The taste is good but for $13 it was a bit pricey for what you're getting. As for the coconut iced coffee, I've definitely had better. I was not a fan of the whip cream on top. It's a nice ambiance but coffee is pricey

Green Tea Latte w/ Grass Jelly (4.5/5): This matcha isn't the same as other matcha flavors, but it is still really good. The grass jelly compliments the drink so well. The tea is creamy and super enjoyable during the hot weather. During the time I went, they gave out free sugar bread, which was a delight to eat with this drink. On another note, drinks here are a but kind of pricey, so it really depends on what you get.

This place is really great to come with friends and/or family to chat with great drinks and fresh ambiance. We came on a Sunday afternoon and the entire place was packed with various groups having a great time chatting inside and outdoors. The place is pretty big, with a lot of tables but the line does tend to cut through the entry way so it can get a bit tight with a lot of crowds. The drinks were good, pretty standard tasting; however with the influx of egg coffees/similar drinks in the San Jose area, I could not justify the price for our drinks. We got two drinks to go: the Vietnamese egg coffee and Vietnamese coffee with sea salt cream. The total came out close to $18. Because there are so many other shops with lower cost and same quality in taste, I'm not sure if I will return. Otherwise with the ambiance and seating, I can see this place continuing to be a great spot for those of all ages to come to hang and sip coffee. For now, they're also giving free bread with pâté and butter at the moment. When asked if this will be a consistent treat, the workers said they're not sure how long it will last - so better come sooner to try it out if you are interested!

I had to come in to try another Viet coffee place that popped up here in the South Bay. Trung Nguyen Legend is has an upscale feel, nice decor and good coffee. The drink prices are on the higher end, but you could really taste the quality of the coffee. I ordered the blended coconut coffee, it came out not tasting much like coconut, but more like condensed milk, but I still liked it. Looking forward to trying their egg coffee next.

Parking in this plaza can get pretty tough, especially on the weekends. The store is very big with both indoor and outdoor seating. When I came around 11am on a Saturday, it was pretty packed with the outdoor seating being more packed than indoors. I got the White Almond Coffee because I've never had something like this and it did not disappoint! The coffee is very strong, but I like the creaminess of it and it comes with almond slices on top and coffee jelly. They also had free bread which I think was just sugar and bread - but it did pair well with the coffee!

Visited Trung Nguyen Legend since I heard they finally opened! The ambiance is really nice and it looks like a cute spot for a cafe sit down. There's also outdoor seating so great to hangout! Since it was night time, I opted to try the Pandan Lotus Seeds Tea. The drink itself is pretty creamy, but very sugary. I asked for less ice and sugar, but I think I would ask for just less sugar- the drink itself was intensely sweet for me. I also took sips of the Orange Lemongrass Peach Tea. This was tarty but still really sweet. I recommend getting extra ice to dilute, or ask for less sugar/no sugar.

3.5 STARS I gotta give it up to Trung Nguyên Legend Café. They got some gigantic balls for charging some of the prices they do. Like balls so big they drag across the floor. Because charging $13.95 for Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Viet Iced Coffee) is wild! And, this is before tax and tip. Ok but let's not normalize that AZN food and drinks always has to be cheap... Was it worth it? More on that later. Grand opening this weekend in Viet Town is Trung Nguyên Legend Café from Trung Nguyên Group (next to Cơm Tấm Thiên Hương). They're the largest domestic coffee brand in Vietnam. They also have a chain of coffee shops with three brands. Legend is their premium brand. Their first US cafe location is in OC and this is their second location which makes sense given SJ has the largest Viet population outside of Vietnam. Open for takeout and dine-in. Dog-friendly patio. Hours of operation: Open everyday from 9 am - 9 pm. Arrived around 10:20 am on Saturday to a short line of about three groups of people. O R D E R I N G There's two cashiers for ordering: one at the main shop and the other at the retail corner. For dine-in, they'll give you a number and a runner will deliver your drinks. M E N U Coffee, tea, and smoothies. Prices: $4.50 - $13.95. Some drinks, you can request less sweet. Bánh mì was also listed on the menu but didn't see anyone ordering it so maybe is not available yet? *CURRENT PROMOS* - BOGO Free from 9 am - 10 am on select drinks (ended yesterday) - BOGO Free Voucher if you post a review AND check-in on Yelp or any social media platform (didn't partake) - Free coffee filter for first 100 customers of the day who spend more than $40 D R I N K S * Cà Phê Sữa Đá Ottoman: "Coffee of the Holy Faith" ($13.95) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3dyr3vmp - Available for dine-in only This was recommended by the cashier so my friend went with it. Maybe it was going to be an ethereal experience or they do a coffee ceremony for the price? Or, unicorns harvest the coffee beans? Nope, it's just served in rustic copper-ware and plopped on your table. When transferred to a to-go cup with ice, it was barely half full: https://tinyurl.com/yc4fc4sf Friend said, it was fine. I took a sip and it was good - strong, smooth, and robust with chicory and chocolate notes (supposedly civet-inspired). I'm not a coffee aficionado/enthusiast but to me, it didn't taste much different than other Viet coffees at half the price. You're just paying extra for the presentation and photo op here. * Trà Lá Nếp Sen Vàng: Pandan Lotus Seed Tea ($8.25) // 4 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ch6vd - Requested less sweet/half sweet Great presentation with a side of lotus seeds and chestnuts. Good black tea base with a prominent pandan flavor (vanilla-y) with floral notes and nutty crunch from the lotus seeds. Frothy milk foam top for a creamy mouthfeel. At less/half sweet, it was still too sweet tho. After two tiny sips, I transferred it into a to-go cup because we were leaving to eat and was surprised it only filled the cup halfway with an inch+ of foam. S E R V I C E Kind but slow drink service. They're new so that's understandable. With three groups ahead of us, it took about 5 minutes to order and 35 minutes for our drinks to be delivered. F E E D B A C K If the inflated pricing for the Cà Phê Sữa Đá (dine-in) is for the "experience", maybe staff can give a quick blurb about it or provide a placard to customers to read about it. It feels like dine-in customers are getting short changed. Speaking for my tea, volume should be close to equivalent for dine-in and to-go. A M B I A N C E Customers had their phones out taking pics and videos so aesthetics on point. There's about 8 tables inside plus booth seating. Over 10 tables outside in the patio. The retail shop has everything you need to recreate their coffee at home or for gift giving (coffee beans, filter, phin, etc). P A R K I N G Congested on the weekends. Overall, I can tell the quality and craftsmanship that goes into Trung Nguyên Legend Café's drinks. But, $27.61 for two drinks after tax and tip is hella steep for Viet Town. I know they're going for an elevated concept but I hope they rethink their prices to be competitive...for after the hype dies down.

I got to try a new drink that was released this past weekend which is the lychee green tea. It's not too sweet and has three lychees in it. It's a basic drink and you can get this anywhere, so I would come back & try their other drinks.

I arrived at 8:20 on 7/20, grand opening weekend, thinking there would be a crowd! It was completely empty. I walked past at 8:30 and workers were cleaning, and the doors were wide open, but it was unclear if they were open or not. They had no hours posted. Around 8:45 another person and myself decide to line up but we wait about 5 minutes until they ask if they're open yet, in which they finally acknowledged us to say they open at 9AM. We got to try this place a few times in a recent trip to Vietnam so we were excited to have it again. We ordered Vietnamese Iced Egg coffee - pretty solid. It's been a while since I've ordered this from other shops but none of those have been memorable to be honest. Iced coconut blended coffee - we almost order this at any viet coffee place. Pretty solid. Not too sweet and coffee flavor not too strong Orange lemongrass peach tea - refreshing and sweet. Maybe a little too sweet. Should dilute in more ice. Pandan lotus seed tea - this was sold out at every Trung legend we visited while in Vietnam so we were disappointed we never got to try it. Though we did try it from another shop out there and it was good! Also refreshing and sweet, but a little creamy too. If you order for here they also make it a little more aesthetic but there was no way I was going to finish 4 drinks in 1 sitting lol. The decor is very pretty and there's a lot of seating. Some of the chairs already look like a kid with dirt on their shoes stepped on it though. Overall pretty good experience for a grand opening. A little sweet and a little expensive. But I'd come back! The retail/gifts ended up being cheaper than expected.

Got their signature coffee and it was pretty damn good, and my beautiful breezey got egg coffee in which I liked way more better than my signature coffee . Really enjoyed the seating area, very cozy and soft music playing makes you feel like you're in some elegant paradise. Customer service is great, and thanks for the water lol

What I ordered: -Iced Egg Coffee [4/5] _ I had to check out this spot after hearing how popular it was. When I visited, it wasn't too crowded, and I only waited about five minutes for my order. I tried the egg coffee, and it was delicious! The coffee was perfectly strong, and the whipped egg complemented it beautifully. That said, I have to agree with others who mentioned that the coffee is overpriced. While it was worth trying, I can't see myself justifying the price for regular visits. However, the ambiance is lovely, with a beautifully aesthetic interior--definitely a great place to hang out with friends.

We stumbled across this place on the way to lunch and saw a huge line going out the door, and decided to see what the hype was about! It turns out it was opening weekend. Through a little internet research and brief conversations with people in line, we found out it was a hugely popular coffee shop from Vietnam. It was extremely busy and hectic-- vastly different from your typical calm and pleasant coffee shop. Maybe this was just because of how new the place was. I got the Legend milk coffee, their signature drink. It's a Vietnamese style phin coffee which came with the whole shebang (as pictured) although I'm not sure how it would be served if ordered to go. It was good, but nothing special! Very gimmicky in my opinion, and also was probably the most I've ever paid for what amounted to basically the volume of an espresso shot. Our favorite drink was the ice blended coconut coffee! It came with some very tasty coconut blend and a side of espresso. The blend itself was good enough as a standalone drink, albeit a bit sweet, but once the espresso was mixed in it was perfectly balanced. We also got an egg cream coffee, which was good but again nothing special. I think other places, even within the same plaza or area, can do the same (if not better) for cheaper. In my opinion, it was cool for a one time experience, but too pricey to justify frequent visits.

Finally was able to come try the San Jose location, after trying the location down in Orange County. The line to wait to order was around 20 minutes, since we did come a little bit before lunch time on Sunday. The decor and space inside the store was really cute. There were tables inside for you to sit if you were enjoying your drinks (drip coffee). I believe I was able to get my drinks in 5 minutes after ordering. The Vietnamese Egg Coffee (cà phê trứng) was pretty sweet but after stirring the drink and letting the ice melt down, the drink was perfect for my taste. We also got the Vietnamese Coffee with Sea Salt Cream (Espresso muối), this was slightly less sweet compared to the Vietnamese Egg Coffee.

We waited about 25 minutes to order on a Sunday afternoon, which moved pretty quickly for how long the wait looked! It took another 10-15 minutes after ordering to get the drinks. The space looks super nice and modern looking with pretty decor! There are 3 big booths that are good for larger parties and a few smaller tables inside as well as a big outdoor patio that had a lot of open seats. Overall, we thought this place was pretty decent but we're definitely here for the aesthetics/the vibes. The pricing was pretty steep, with a lot of the drinks we got being an average of $13-14 for a hot coffee. The egg coffee was probably our fav which was about $9 which sounded really expensive but the amount they give you is more than other spots so it pans out. The egg cream wasn't as thick and creamy/flavorful as I would've liked, but the drink itself was solid! It was sweet and refreshing. It was unique how there was a hint of ginger in the egg cream as well. The other drinks we ordered were the Ottoman coffee and the Zen Coffee, and both looked so cool and were fun to experience. We preferred the Ottoman, and weren't as big of fans for the Zen. We were told the Zen coffee can only be ordered if you're dining in and have a table. I wish they had more menus or QR codes to view it since they had only 2 screens showing the menu and the writing is really small.

I was thrilled to hear that Trung Nguyen was opening up here! I've tried it a few times in SoCal and loved it. Experience (4/5 stars): *Drinks: Got #1, #4, #8. Coffee was strong and the perfect amount of sweetness! I enjoyed #4 and #1 more compared to #8. The latter didn't have much flavor, also was the most expensive. #1 and #4 are more on the sweeter side! *Price: ~$10 *Ambiance: spacious, had nice seating area inside Overall, I'd come back for more coffee! They have coffee beans to purchase on the other side. I'm just a little bummed the menu was different from the one in SoCal.

Coincidentally saw a post that their grand opening was July 18th on an IG post. It states that from 9-10AM July 18-20 is buy 1 get 1 free. However , lady said only "The Creative Energy" and "The Thinking Energy" items were part of this deal. Kind of misleading. They were busy cleaning up and mopping so it felt a bit chaotic initially. We may have been the first ones in line and placed our drink orders, all to go. I'd personally want to sit and enjoy because the seating area is very cute, but errands. Looks like they have a whole display if you do sit in. There's two stations you can actually order from, one toward where the coffee is being made and one in the smaller retail side. Not sure why we were directed initially to retail side either. We ordered the Legend Coffee and Green Tea Latte with Jelly. Understandably, staff is still working out its kinks so it did take a little while to get our drinks. For being the first to order, it took about 15 minutes for out drinks. First sip of the green tea and it is so good. Not quite a green tea latte I've had before, perhaps it's the type of green tea. It definitely seems more floral. The legend coffee is strong. We both thoroughly enjoyed our drink. It's a high price point but it's worth the try. It'll definitely be a treat next time I come back. Service - 4 / Ambiance - 4.5 / Drink - 5 / Price - 3.9

Waited quite a long time to order. Everyone seem busy making order. Got the Vietnamese white coffee, 8/10, easy to drink a bit sweet 3 eggs coffee, the eggs is so plain, just tasted like sugar. Coffee is good The store a bit small, but crowded

Really great, strong coffee if that is what you're looking for. Vietnamese coffee is known to be extremely strong but this place takes it up a notch. Not only do they have great drinks here, they also have very nice tropical seating area that people can chill and hangout here. After you order, they give you a buzzer and they either bring out the orders to you or you pick them up at the front counter. All the times I've went, the line has been out the door. However, the line does go by pretty fast and the wait isn't too long. They have do it yourself pour over coffee too that I see everyone getting but the only downside to those is that the amount of coffee to price point is highly overpriced. Getting the ones made by the barista is more bang for your buck!

Super nice decor, across from the old teehee. I got panda leave lotus tea, very different, never had it before. It was like panda fragrance with lotus, not the tea flavor I'm looking for. Very quick service, order at the counter and drink was ready in a few minutes. Although, I prefer the milk tea from phuc long.

While I definitely love my Viet coffee, and I make my own Trung Nguyen coffee pretty much daily at home, I unfortunately can't really recommend this place due to a combination of its location and its price. In my personal opinion, this is definitely a "try once for the experience" spot, but that there are better coffee spots in the immediate area. While the drinks are good, there isn't a notable jump in quality compared to some of the other specialty Viet cafes in the area. At $9.50 for a large coconut coffee, I think its a little too much to go frequently. I did really like the coconut cream though, and the richness balanced out the coffee quite nicely. My friend's egg coffee however was a bit of a disappointment. I believe they overwhipped the eggs and generated a little too much heat, as the egg foam on top, while rich and fluffy had some chunks that started mixing into the drink as we let it sit. Nothing super unpleasant since it was just cooked egg, but enough to be slightly offputting texture wise as we kept drinking - and honestly at this price point I would expect better. The ambiance was nice, albeit quite crowded since we went when it was still relatively recently opened. I wish the space inside was larger/more open and had more seating - though I believe they do have a good amount of space outside. Service was stock standard for cafes. I would definitely recommend coming here once and trying one of their sets if you're a coffee aficionado, and perhaps pick up a few items from their little coffee merch section, but unfortunately, I probably won't be returning here regularly.

From my observations, high end coffee shops are coming to this area in South San Jose(on Story Rd). Trung Nguyen Legend is famous worldwide for the quality of their coffee offerings and now they're here for us coffee lovers. First off, understand their spotlight offerings are not going to be cheap based on the quality of their beans and experience they provide. The Legend Coffee, either with or without Milk is their flagship product, and although I have not tried it, I can say that for about $11, I would hope the taste is amazing. I have tried their Vietnamese Coffee with Sea Salt Cream, which comes in at $8.95 for a large and I have also tried their Green Tea Latte with Jelly, which is priced at $8.7 for a large. The Vietnamese Coffee was solid but I wasn't blown away. I found the Green Tea Latte above average. There is limited seating inside, and it's chaotic though(lines, people moving around). There is however much more seating outside under the covered patio. During the warmer months in the Bay Area, this is a nice place to sit and enjoy your coffee drink. I have been here twice in the past month, and will probably be back but I will not be running back here.

The ambiance is amazing, love the aesthetics and the coffee is really tasty! I really like the egg coffee, it's not too bitter. The egg cream really compliments it. The coconut cream coffee is pretty good, Love the coconut flavor :) The service is really good! They are friendly and did a great job. I will definitely come back next time to try their other coffee

I got the pandan lotus seeds tea, and I loved it! It's very sweet, and the pandan flavor was perfect. There's also bits of lotus and chestnuts I believe. The drink was quite expensive, almost $9, so I wouldn't come here often. The drink was still worth it tho. The service was quick, and the workers are very friendly. The ambiance is so nice and aesthetically pleasing.

We came a couple days after they opened and there was a long line! I ordered a blended coconut coffee and my friend ordered a white coffee. Both were good and pretty strong! My friend told me that this store is from Vietnam and is pretty popular. The interior was really nice with some seating as well as some seating outside. It was so nice to sip on the coffee and chat with friends in the outdoor seating with so many plants surrounding us.

The coffee way of life is strong here. Service is quick and efficient. The anbience is chill, lots of families. Good place.

Amazing amazing coffee!!! Locations don't offer coffee that is made in front of you. Like back in the days they would provide this option during breakfast at majority Vietnamese locations. Now all those locations everything is "premade" but nope not here! I love this place for its cleanliness and detailed coffee. They have a lard selection of coffee and great tasting ones. We have been here 5+ times and always try something new. It's a great way to start your morning. We tend to bring a small pastry or something to eat with our coffee since this location doesn't offer food options. Our recommendation is #1 thinking energy coffee which is the strongest and enough kick to start your day. The workers here are very knowledgeable and they will be more than happy to assist you! Plus there's a locations outside to side in the shade of the sun! A must try!!

Both drinks I got together were around $23 with tax. I think the pricing is a bit expensive considering that you could get other coffee for cheaper in the same area. For around $12 for the legend coffee, it was half filled with a lot of ice. With viet coffee, less drink and more ice is typically standard but for $12 and maybe four sips of drink is a bit much in my opinion. The cafe muoi was good, strong coffee flavor and decent salt cream but it wasn't anything too special for me. The service was great and the interior was very nice, having seating indoors and out. I am glad that I got the chance to try it out since I was in the area, but I probably wouldn't come too often as the price is a bit high for coffee.

Great egg coffee. Complimentary sweet bread pieces too (for dipping?). Much better experience than the Capitol and Silver Creek location.

Im not a huge coffee person so I tried the pandan lotus tea and orange lemongrass. Were they good? Yes. Were they worth $8+? Absolutely not. My friends who did get the coffee said it didn't taste much different than the usual Vietnamese Phin cafe you can get elsewhere for $4 less. I'm not sure why they're charging as much as they are -- but I doubt they'll be able to sustain themselves at this current price point long term once the hype dies down. Won't be coming back

Good strong coffee but so expensive! I came on opening weekend and received a BOGO coupon for a later use if I checked in. Came back last weekend to redeem the BOGO deal and was told it's only valid for opening day even though the coupon listed end of September expiration. After speaking to a manager, they agreed to honor the coupon but there's only a few drinks included and both drinks have to be exactly the same thing. Service is nonexistent here and be careful for your belongings. I left my hair clip on the chair that went missing after stepping away for my drink.

really beautiful coffee shop with good drinks! i ordered the bac xiu and pandan lotus seeds tea. we waited 20 minutes to order and it took 20 minutes to get our drinks. the price IS steep, about $21 for two drinks after tip. i like bac xiu as opposed to traditional vietnamese coffee because its lighter, so i enjoyed my drink a lot! i might ask for less sweet next time because it was on the sweeter side, but it wasn't overly sweet. the pandan lotus seeds tea was really good! i haven't had anything like it - it was refreshing for a hot day. it would even be good without the cream. there is a lot of seating both inside and outside. it's a good place to get drinks and hang out, less ideal for a grab and go. a good spot to check out after you're done eating in vietnam town!

my friend and i were here for their grand opening. i ordered the egg coffee and my friend ordered the sea salt coffee. the prices are comparable to tram cream coffee that is also in the same plaza. i think tram is more worth the price. the service was great, the employees are very nice and quick. the decorations and the lights are very nice and add for a nice vibe in the shop. i thought the egg cream in my coffee had no taste. but the coffee is very strong so that is good. their egg coffee tastes like pho ha noi's egg coffee. i would rate the egg cream coffee a 4/10. my friend that got the sea salt coffee said that her drink tastes like a milk coffee and she couldn't taste any sea salt cream. she rates it a 4/10 as well. we both agreed to come back one day and try their signature drinks.