Ph Van in Santa Clara

Review №1

2023-11-16 13:46:42

UPDATE AT BOTTOMFirst time coming here I found this restaurant just driving around and it opened at 9:00 a.m. it was very dead inside but it was 9:00 in the morning I ordered the pho with a rare steak and a glass of water about $14.25 they usually have small medium or large bowls but here they only have medium size on the tables were extremely sticky not sure how often they clean and there is a weird musty smell not like bad food like a sweaty person and there was ants crawling all over my table not excessively but enough to wonder if its clean there you can see into the kitchen its not hidden its just a little cluttered and they have the back door open thats probably where the insects are coming it didnt bother me that much because I was extremely hungry and I really want to try their soup the first thing I do when I try pho its taste the broth without adding anything in the broth was spot on so much flavor I loved it plus they make everything to order so it was piping hot they have the plate of the wax beans Thai Basil and jalapenos usually comes with limes but here they had lemons I would have preferred limes but its okay and some of the wax beans were old had black on the side other than that it was really good food definitely recommend checking it out it was an old lady as cashier and old man in the back Im assuming there married both very friendly.. parking was horrible theres only three or four spots the rest is reserved for other companies and on the street there is absolutely nothing kind of hard to find right off the freeway before the Thomas exit but definitely recommend checking this place out, thanks for taking the time to read my short review 😎!!update!! I go all the time now to get the soup it is always amazing and she remembers what I ordered I love that feels like home 🏡😁, I tried there chow fun wow it was so flavorful and tasty 🤤, there pork and shrimp 🦐 spring rolls are so damn good, peanut sauce is 🔥, there crispy egg pork rolls are amazing so much flavor. Absolutely love this place definitely worth the time to stop in. best time to go is 9:00 a.m. to 11:00am the food is amazing and its not busy like when you come at 1:00 or 3:00 pm. I live in Menlo Park and the drive is way worth it.Thanks for taking the time to read my updated review 😎

Review №2

2020-02-17 18:24:20

A solid lunch place located in a unique spot. Parking seems limited and the food is just about average. I haven’t tried their pho so don’t want to crush them with this review. The food I tried which was their bo luc lac (steak cubes) over rice was just alright. And their other pork dish was a bit overcooked. Their egg rolls were pretty good and this seems to be a pretty fairly priced place for lunch with local companies close by so there’s prob a regular customer flow. I’m guessing their pho is the way to go but I found their rice dishes just okay. A lot of tables but pretty tightly packed in so people will bump into each other. I hope to see if their 🍲 is good next time.

Review №3

2018-10-11 19:33:43

Really good! Had a spring roll $2 each! House soup #4 $7.50 and a Diet Coke $1.25! Good prices. Don’t let the exterior turn you off. Food is super great. Mom and pop ran so they are doing it all. Can get busy during lunch but I found a seat pretty easily.

Review №4

2021-04-23 02:52:00

Small, family-owned restaurant. Seems like a local gem — others who came in for lunch already knew what to order (pho is popular, of course, Ill try that next time!). They cook to order, fresh; my order took about 15-20 minutes. Enjoyed every dish, particularly the chow mein: smoky with plenty of veggies. Great value, too.

Review №5

2022-05-10 04:14:25

I ordered the chicken lettuce wrap and it was the worst wraps in the world! It was also one of the worst Chinese food I had ever tasted! It was mixed with mushrooms, chestnuts, and some disgustingly tasted chicken. The lettuce wraps weren’t even the real lettuce, they were those used for decorating around the plates! The ice coffee was $5.00 and it tasted like it was made of instant coffee powder! I wonder how this restaurant claiming as “Vietnamese” restaurant have survived and doing business this far, and still have customers! The price of this wrap was $12.99 on menu but I was charged higher than that! It was A total waste of money and I even felt vomiting after eating! Don’t ever visit this restaurant unless all Chinese restaurants are out of business! Absolutely not recommended!

Review №6

2023-02-01 01:46:56

Good food, good prices. The place is a little spartan and could use some freshening up.

Review №7

2020-01-23 00:48:31

Pho at this place is awesome. They have really great food options and they can make anything Vegetarian for you. Lots of vegetables you can see in their dishes. The price is so reasonable. Their Vegetarian Pho and Drunken Noodles are best.The only thing I would suggest to them is to keep their place open little long for dinner as they closes at 8:00 PM.

Review №8

2020-02-05 22:05:03

Has a great variety of vietnamese soup and rice plate dishes. Decent taste and amount quick and friendly service. I reccomend the combination wonton soup or the special #1 pho combo.

Review №9

2020-01-30 20:00:38

Super friendly staff and very yummy food at very reasonable prices. Be careful it’s served hot like it just came out of the pan!

Review №10

2023-05-05 21:08:00

Limited Vegetarian options available, overall it was an okayish experience.