“This is the perfect comfort meal for a cool, rainy day—nothing beats a hot bowl of noodle soup. Pho is the famous Vietnamese noodle dish loved around the world, and Pho Papa brings its own unique twist that makes it truly special.”

“12/13/2024*
Everything tastes amazing, and the service is impressively quick. The moment I was seated, the waiter was ready to take my order right at my table.

The Pho Pap’s #1 Beef Noodle Soup was fantastic! The soup base was flavorful and clear, without being too salty. The combination of steak, brisket, flank, tendons, and fat brisket was a great mix of textures, and the fresh herbs, bean sprouts, chilies, and lemon juice really elevated the dish!

8/26/2024
I tried Pho Pap's #1 Beef Noodle Soup, and it left quite an impression! The soup base was both flavorful and clear, which I appreciated. Unlike some other places, it didn't leave me feeling overly salty afterward. That's definitely a plus!

The combination of raw steak, well-done brisket, flank, tendons, and fat brisket provided a delightful mix of textures. But what really stole the show were the fresh additions: basil, bean sprouts, chilies, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Each bite felt like a new flavor adventure!

It's a cozy spot with efficient service, and their Beef Noodle Soup is a winner”

“Pho Papa never disappoints! The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and always fresh. Every dish tastes like it’s made with care, from the rich, comforting pho broth to the perfectly cooked meats and fresh toppings. On top of the amazing food, the service is excellent—friendly, attentive, and quick. The staff makes you feel welcome and valued every time. Highly recommend Pho Papa if you’re looking for great food and outstanding service! Our favorite place everytime we visit San Jose.”

“4.5/5 Broth is amazing ! Clean and with flavor. Nice mouth feel Got the #8. Generous portion, came out hot and quick. Wish the tendon was a little more melt in mouth. Steak was a little shriveled for my liking but nice and tender. Can choose from wide or thin noodles. Will def come back.”

“The pho has a clean, refined flavor with most of the oil removed. The plates are spotless, and the bean sprouts and mint are fresh. The portions are quite large, and you can enjoy real coconut water.”

“It's a decent spot to get some pho in San Jose! Seating is pretty cramped and there can be a long waitlist on the weekends, but it's worth a visit!

The broth can be on the oily side, but the flavor is good! Light and not too salty. They are really generous with the portion of beef! Almost more beef than noodles!! The beef rib special is yummy and high quality! The two of us shared this and it was FALL OFF THE BONE tender!”

“Pho was great. Soup was a bit on the sweet side. Beef was very tender. They provided scissors and plastic utensils for kids.

There are outdoor seating that looked more spacious. We sat inside and it was pretty cramped.”