Top Com Tam dishes in San Jose

Grilled pork chop over broken rice with scallion oil — the definitive plate here, charred at the bone with a sweet marinade that clings to the crust

The classic broken rice combo — grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin with roasted rice powder, and a steamed egg mold, served with nuoc cham and a small soup

The definitive combo plate — broken rice loaded with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, and steamed egg meatloaf, served with nuoc cham and a light salad garnish

Broken rice topped with a charred, marinade-lacquered grilled pork chop — the essential, stripped-down version for pork chop purists

Broken rice plate with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin, and steamed egg — the grilled suon has good char and the nuoc cham ties it together

Broken rice with shredded pork skin and chả egg meatloaf for those who want the classic pairing without the pork chop

Grilled pork chop over broken jasmine rice with a fried egg, pickled daikon, and a side of nước chấm that ties the plate together

Plated over cracked jasmine rice with pickled vegetables, a light clear broth on the side, and two or three mock-protein toppings — a well-balanced lunch value

Broken jasmine rice topped with grilled pork, a fried egg, and the usual condiment spread — a workmanlike version of a Vietnamese lunch staple

Grilled pork over fragrant broken rice with a fried egg, shredded pork skin, and a side of fish sauce — a satisfying everyday plate

Grilled pork chop over broken rice with egg, cucumber, and fish sauce — a solid rendition of this Vietnamese staple

Fragmented jasmine rice topped with grilled pork and a fried egg — a Story Road staple executed with the comfort of a family kitchen

Grilled pork over fragrant broken rice with a fried egg and pickled vegetables — a reliable rice alternative for non-pho days