Really nice owners and amazing customer service! Spoke with the man at the front desk (who I believe is one of the owners) and he really made my day. Appreciate that Pho Huong has been evolving to meet the new demands and make the best of the current situation. They offer decent outdoor seating and you can call for to-go orders to be picked up fairly quickly.
If it’s your first time, I definitely recommend their pho and banh xeo. Pho is always a popular favorite, but their banh xeo is to die for! Banh xeo is a savory yellow Vietnamese crepe and they’ve perfected it to have a harmonious balance of taste and texture - fresh and fried, but also soft and crispy! With a variety of menu items at reasonable prices, I would highly recommend trying their other authentic...
Read moreSo happy to see Pho Huong open again for to-go orders and with outdoor seating. This mom-and-pop shop is a hidden gem! It's been a tried and true place for me and my family. As a pho aficionado, many places don't pass muster. Here, the broth is steaming hot, well-balanced, and aromatic. Their toppings are fresh and plentiful.
I also appreciate that they have an extensive menu. The Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese crepe) here is another stand-out. They practically give you a whole garden of greens to wrap it up for dipping. Not many pho restaurants are known for customer service, but Huong and his staff are always warm and welcoming. They started accepting credits recently (used to be cash only), so that's...
Read moreOne of my favorite Pho restaurant in East San Jose.
PROs: Though mainly it's a Pho restaurant, other items are done well. My other faves are their Shaky beef rice, vermecelli with beef, and BBH (bun bo hue). Family owned and the owners are always nice and friendly. They always shower our kids with candy, complimentary desserts, or drinks. They make you feel as very welcomed guests. Food is consistently good. Well kept. Not your typical dingy hole in the wall.
CONs: As a patron of theirs for almost a decade now, they still have trouble getting great staff. They are good but still mess up your orders on...
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