Pho Dang

UPDATE: I came back to the restaurant today to try another pho on the menu, this one is with the rare filet mignon, the taste is still good and I also request more green onions to be added, just like how we normally have it in Hanoi. The only problem is with the rare filet mignon, the temperature of the broth dropped significantly while I prefer it to be boiling hot. I hope they can improve this. As a Hanoi born and raised, when I heard that this restaurant claimed that the flavor of their pho is Hanoi-style, obviously I need to check it out. I ordered the beef shank pho with fresh noodles and a poached egg yolk on the side (with the egg white being removed, that’s how we normally have it in Hanoi). The flavor of the broth is slightly saltier than what we normally have in Hanoi, but flav

Really enjoyed eating here. The vibe is great—a clean, stylish mix of modern and traditional decor. But the star is the food. The broth here is perfect; it’s beef-forward and balanced, not loaded with sugar or salt. It tastes authentic and healthy. Make sure you order the flat fresh noodles—the texture is much smoother and more tender than the usual dry noodles. My picky toddler, who usually refuses beef, ate three slices of brisket here. That is a true testament to the quality of their meat! Great spot to hit up after Happy Hollow.

Pho Dang is a hidden gem for Northern style of Vietnam for every Pho lovers! ❤️ The broth is beautifully clear yet deeply flavorful, with a natural bone sweetness and a fragrant aroma that hits you the moment the bowl arrives. The meat is sliced just right, tender, juicy, and never chewy. What truly sets this place apart are the homemade chili sauce and pickled garlic in vinegar. Even the bean sprouts are meticulously prepared, with roots and heads removed, small detail, big foodie points. The space is spacious, clean, and modern, making it a comfortable spot for both casual meals and repeat visits. I’ve eaten here many times, and the quality has been consistently excellent. If you’re in San Jose and craving authentic, well executed Vietnamese pho, Pho Dang is absolutely worth a stop. 👍

Charming little southern Vietnamese restaurant, located in the heart of San Jose’s Little Saigon in a shopping plaza. Menu is limited and focused only on beef pho, but the soup was full of flavor, and the fresh noodles had perfect texture. Good noodle to soup ratio, and the steamed bean sprouts were fresh. Large drink menu for coffee, tea, and juice. Fast and efficient service. Decent sized free parking lot that fills up quickly.

A bit pricier than other pho restaurants in the area, but quality is also higher. If you want good pho, a nicer ambience with clean bathroom, this is the right place for you. The downside of this restaurant is that they don't really have vegetatian pho, but they do offer vegetarian vermicelli. Location is convenient since it's located right in front of Walmart, if you need to get groceries done as well.