Pho 89 - San Jose

I chose to dine at this restaurant based on the positive reviews. I arrived close to closing time and ordered the special pho combo because I am a huge fan of pho. I also ordered spring rolls and egg rolls. The spring rolls did not contain any meat as shown in the menu photos. Unfortunately, the pho had a sour and unpleasant taste, making it seem like it was overdue. Even the homemade noodles I make at home taste better. I was extremely disappointed and will not be returning to this restaurant.

There are many pho restaurants in the area, but this one is not good. The soups are very salty, and my rare order ended up overcooked.

The restaurant is very flexible when it comes to customizing the soup by adding or removing ingredients. The flavors were rich and the portions were filling. We chose to dine outdoors, despite the street traffic. If the noise doesn't bother you, give it a try.

After passing by this restaurant countless times since moving to the area, I finally decided to give this family-owned establishment a chance. I was a bit hesitant at first because my boyfriend and I are quite particular about our pho, but we were pleasantly surprised. The broth was delicious and packed with flavor, topped with plenty of green onions just the way we like it. The meat was tender and the tendons, which happen to be my favorite, were soft and not tough like at some other places. The only downside was that the noodles were slightly overcooked, but that was easy to overlook given everything else was spot on. The service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant had a clean, modern atmosphere. We definitely plan on returning to try out the new items on the menu.

I will definitely return to this restaurant. It may not have a fancy atmosphere and the staff might not speak English, but the food is great. However, the coffee is too sweet for my taste.