Hanoi-style pho with a cleaner, more delicate Northern broth
Based on 1,641 reviews
authentic Northern brothaffordable and fillingdistinctive from Southern-style pho
weekend waitssparse ambiancelimited menu variety
$20/person
Best for: Vietnamese food regulars curious about Northern regional differences · Weekday lunch when the line moves fast · Families in East San Jose looking for an affordable, authentic bowl · Anyone burned out on the standard Southern pho formula
Busiest: Weekend lunch (11:30am–1pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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Northern-Style Phở Bò
$16.00
The house anchor — a clear, refined bone broth that reads lighter than Southern versions but rewards slow sipping, with thin-sliced beef that cooks gently in the bowl
Bún Chả Hà Nội
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Grilled pork patties and belly served over cold vermicelli with a sweet-savory dipping broth — one of Hanoi's most iconic street dishes and a reliable order here
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Turmeric-marinated fish sautéed tableside with dill and scallions — Hanoi's signature dish, textbook when executed well
