Thanh Son Tofu Do Chay — Restaurant in San Jose

This is a Vietnamese tofu house/deli. That means, their focus is on soybeans related products but they're not exclusively vegetarian/vegan deli. Fresh in house produce tofu blocks as well as various flavors, seasoned tofu fried tofu cubes (lemongrass, chopped mushroom & onions, etc...) and soy milk, soy pudding available for purchase. They also sell a variety of snacks, ready to eat food and desserts for a quick pick up. They sell both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food but they don't label them well. Unless you're know if by heart that the entree is vegetarian. Just double check with the staff to ensure it's vegetarian if you're plant based patron. Otherwise, don't automatically assumed everything is plant based here. Overall, decent selection of plant based options deli style store for fast...

Whether you're searching for a Viet baddie or trying to deliver tofu as fast as Takumi, Thanh Son is legit. If tofu is not just food but a lifestyle for you, this is your place. Whether you like it silky smooth or crispy golden, they got all the tofu you'll need. They won't be able to turn me vegetarian, but damn it they are trying.

You know the place is authentic when you are hard pressed to find someone speaking English. No worries, they are doing their best and are fast, friendly and efficient.

The ambience isn't giving but let's be honest, you're here to grab and go.

Overall, if tofu is what you need, your satisfaction with Thanh Son will...

I went with my Vietnamese friend and well they all only talked in Vietnamese so not sure about getting service in English. The coconut jelly, cupped coconut base desserts were amazing. They have flavored tofu...was tasty amd...