Tay Ho — Restaurant in Santa Clara

Went to Home Town Buffet for lunch with a buddy from work, when we got there, the place was closed forever. Decided to try Yoshinoya and the place also disappeared on El Camino Real in Santa Clara, on the way back to King Noodles, we saw the sign Tay Ho (red), we u-turn to see if it opens and yes it did. From the outside, it does look like a hole in the wall restaurant, but it is quite clean and modern when we’re inside. We’re so surprised, there are quite a few people already there. Tay Ho is quite famous for its banh cuon since the 70s or 80s, I used to eat their foods in Orange County, SoC. We sat down, still admiring the place, I asked the waiter if this was actually one of the original Tay Ho and he confirmed it although it wouldn’t make much difference. It would only encourage us to try their famous banh cuon dac biet $10.5 instead of other dishes they offered like pho and other VN specialties. The place is clean and nicely decorated, good enough for taking a date without feeling being cheap LOL. The servers are quite attentive and quick, the little electronic pads for order taking are quite effective, our order came out quite fast. The glass water jar is quite nice reminding me of pho bistro in Fremont last year. Here comes the banh cuon, quite a pretty presentation, my daughter would give it an A, many different types of foods are well placed on a round large plates. The container of mixed fish sauce and hot chili are right at the table and they taste perfectly well with the banh cuon. Crispy potato shrimps and green bean cakes are perfect. The rice rolls are tender and chewy just like the best one supposed to be. What is there for not getting a 5 stars, yes, you can deduct for the smart and finals bland shopping center and the generic, uninvited store front. We will come back to try other dishes for lunch some other times, I’m pretty sure they’re good. Until then, it’s thumbs up...

I'm obsessed with the chicken pho at Tay Ho - it's hands-down the best pho I've had! I ordered it twice, both times as a DoorDash delivery, and it did not disappoint. The aromatic broth is rich and flavorful, and the selection of fresh Thai basil and jalapeños is a game-changer. I love that the onions and spring onions come wrapped separately, so you can customize to your taste. The packaging is also top-notch, making it easy to enjoy your meal at home.

My only minor complaint is that the portion size of the pho is a bit smaller compared to other restaurants. However, the noodles come separately wrapped, and you get a generous serving of hoisin and sriracha sauces, plus utensils - so it's still a great value.

The Tom Khai Vi appetizer is a must-try - it's their large shrimp special, and it's amazing! The huge shrimp are coated in a crispy, flavorful batter, served with a savory sauce that's just perfect.

The bun tom nuong was nice, but the bun ga nuong was a bit of a letdown - the chicken was a bit hard and overcooked.

Overall, Tay Ho is a great spot for delicious and authentic Vietnamese food, and their DoorDash delivery is quick and convenient. Don't miss the pho and Tom Khai Vi - you won't be...

A great Vietnamese restaurant in the El Camino Center strip mall of Santa Clara. We sampled a variety of dishes, and each one was delightful with generous serving sizes. The Banh Xeo, a crispy Vietnamese crepe filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, was a beautifully presented dish bursting with flavor, when dipped (together with some fresh mint and cilantro) in the sweet fish sauce they have on every table. The BBQ Chicken was tender, juicy, and paired wonderfully with the rice and fish dipping sauce. The beef stew with noodles was a comforting and hearty dish, featuring large chunks of beef in a rich, flavorful broth, although the beef was a bit chewy for my taste. The egg noodles were perfectly cooked. We also tried their signature Banh Cuon, steamed rice rolls with Vietnamese ham, shrimp and sweet potato fritters, mung bean fritters, crispy spring rolls, and some other toppings. They were very interesting and unique. The staff were friendly. The place was quickly filled up and there didn’t seem enough staff waiting the tables. Overall, Tay Ho offers an authentic and delightful taste of Vietnamese cuisine with...