Silicon Valley Pho Quest
A comprehensive journey to find the very BEST beef pho in the San Francisco Bay Area!
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Pho is one of the most common and popular Vietnamese soup noodles in the country. This is my quest to find the very best and to recognize those that stand above the average joint you might find everywhere.
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Pho Dac Biet @ Pho Ha Noi
1759 E Capitol Expy San Jose, CA
Overall Rank: #1 My #1 rated choice for beef pho. Excellent thick noodles, slightly ginger tinged and oil free broth, combined with signature filet minced meat makes this a winner.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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House Special Pho @ Pho 24
747 S. Winchester Blvd, Ste 100 San Jose, CA
A new option for the area and a welcome addition.
Submitted by Randy F. about 1 month ago.
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Special Dry Combination Noodles @ Le Quy
Campbell Ave & San Tomas Aquino Campbell, Ca
Their signature noodle is the dry hu tieu, but I think the clear broth pho is a better, albeit pretty muted flavorwise, choice.
Submitted by Randy F. about 1 month ago.
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Pho Dac Biet @ Pho Wagon
1712 Meridian ave. Suite 1 San jose, Ca
The second outpost of Pho Wagon from Sunnyvale. Excellent quality ingredients from flank steak to cubed tendon.
Submitted by Randy F. 2 months ago.
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Hu Tieu Dac Biet @ Dalat Cafe
408 East William Street San Jose, CA
After pho, hu tieu is my 2nd favorite noodle soup. The version here has crab claws and large prawns, but is pricier than many ($10.95)
Submitted by Randy F. 3 months ago.
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Hu Tieu Nam Vang @ Saigon Vien Dong Restaurant
740 Story Road San Jose, California
After pho, hu tieu is my 2nd favorite noodle soup. The dry version here, served with soup on the side, is cheap ($5.50) and fantastic.
Submitted by Randy F. 3 months ago.
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Pho @ Com Tam Thanh
905 South Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA
Overall Rank: #16 There are better known for their rice dishes but do serve pho as well. The broth is a bit bland, but I do like the rare beef on the side and the beef balls.
Submitted by Randy F. 8 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho Little Saigon 1
2978 South Norfolk Street San Mateo, CA
Overall Rank: #10 A solid choice in San Mateo, but doesn't compare to the South Bay offerings.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Beef Pho @ Com Tam Nhu Y Restaurant
2095 North Capitol Avenue San Jose, CA
Overall Rank: #15 Pho Kim Long is the better choice for pho ga and probably for beef pho as well.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho Nam Restaurant
1205 Wildwood Ave Sunnyvale, Ca
Overall Rank: #14 Prefer the other Sunnyvale branch of Pho Nam.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Beef Pho @ Pho Little Saigon
855 East Homestead Road Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rank: #13 One of many choices in Sunnyvale.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho Nam Restaurant
844 W El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rank: #12 A good and consistent choice in Sunnyvale.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Beef Noodle No 1
1611 E Capitol Expy
Overall Rank: #11 There are better pho restaurants in this bustling area of San Jose
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Beef Pho @ Saigon In & Out Vietnamese
318 North Milpas Street Santa Barbara, CA
Overall Rank: #9 A welcome find along the California Coastline.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Phuong Thao Restaurant
155 S Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rank: #6 Better known for their dry vermicilli dishes, Phuong Thao still serves quality beef pho.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Beef Pho @ Sandwich Maker The
987 University Avenue Los Gatos, CA
Overall Rank: #8 One of the few quality choices in Los Gatos. A true gem.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho Ga @ Pho Kim Long
2082 N Capitol Ave San Jose, CA
Overall Rank: #3 My #1 rated choice for pho ga or chicken pho. Specify dark meat, gizzards, or even skin free with thick noodles.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho Wagon
1627 Hollenbeck Avenue Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rank: #7 Very oil free broth and simple, but good, preparation. Great choice in Sunnyvale.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho VI Hoa
4546 El Camino Real Los Altos, CA
Overall Rank: #5 A top spot along the Peninsula.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho Ga @ Turtle Tower Restaurant
631 Larkin St San Francisco, CA
Overall Rank: #2 The best choice for pho ga, or chicken pho, in San Francisco. Runs a close second to Pho Kim Long in San Jose.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
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Pho @ Pho Y1 Noodle House
1660 E Capitol Expy San Jose, CA
Overall Rank #4 A top choice for traditional Southern style beef pho. Runs close behind the overall #1 choice Pho Ha Noi for beef pho.
Submitted by Randy F. 11 months ago.
