Com Tam Thanh Restaurant — Restaurant in Newark

I really like the other com tam (broken rice) restaurants in San Jose but because I wanted to go to a shaved ice place in Newark later I figured it would be easier to come here instead and I still think it was a mistake.

The place is huge and that the venue was probably the Mehran that I used to go often which was a Pakistan restaurant so you can host a banquet there.

The service is fine and good enough.

My problem mainly has to do with the food especially the namesake com tam which is not only limited in choice. I'd consider this more of a pho place that happens to have com tam on the menu. The com tam itself is also not very good. Even the rice and the fish sauce are not good because the sauce feels more like dipping sauce for egg rolls than actual fish sauce. The egg cake and the shrimp cake are small and unsavory. The texture feels off as well. They do allow replacing the pork skin with an fried egg which is nice.

The pho are also so so at best. The kids menu exists but not on the menu so you have to ask. The seafood pho states it has squid and shrimps but it's mostly fish and fake lobster balls. There are so many more better pho places that it makes no sense for me...

I recently visited Com Tam Thanh Restaurant for the first time with my family, including my wife and daughter, and we were all thoroughly impressed! The food was absolutely delightful, with authentic flavors that tantalized our taste buds and left us craving for more. Each dish was a testament to the culinary skills and attention to detail of the chefs.

The service at Com Tam Thanh was impeccable. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to ensure our dining experience was pleasant and memorable. They truly made us feel welcomed and cared for, adding a personal touch to our meal.

The atmosphere of the restaurant added to the overall charm, creating a warm and inviting environment that perfectly complemented our delicious meal. It's clear that Com Tam Thanh pays attention to every aspect of the dining experience, from the food to the ambiance.

I wholeheartedly recommend Com Tam Thanh to everyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, this restaurant is sure to impress with its outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. We're already looking forward to...

This Vietnamese restaurant is quite big, but half of this place is open. I’ve been wondering what’s covered on the right portion of this restaurant. Perhaps a private event that’s going to be hosted? There wasn’t many people when I came in probably because it’s past lunch. Not sure though, but the food is good here.

I like how they served my Grilled Chicken plate along with the mini Pho. I was full after eating them, which is no wonder why it’s a bit expensive to eat here. I did like one of the staff who helps guide people where to sit and also take their orders. In a way, he is entertaining lol

Everything else is good and all, but maybe the place should be renovated so that it fully opens up the whole restaurant and replace lights with better ones, since it’s a...