Looking to sample the best noodles around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable noodle sources in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Pho Y #1
Topping the list is Pho Y #1. Located at 1660 E. Capitol Expy. in Evergreen Central, the Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and more, is the most popular affordable noodle spot in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 1,249 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant serves pho with either beef or chicken broth. Add toppings like an eye of round steak or well-done flank to this rice noodle dish.
2. Jade China
Next up is Berryessa's Jade China, situated at 2524 Berryessa Road. With four stars out of 755 reviews on Yelp, the Chinese spot, which offers noodles and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Shrimp rice noodle soup and chow mein are on the menu at Jade China. Stop in for lunch or dinner or order from the selection of party trays for your next event.
3. Pho Cong Ly
San Jose - University's Pho Cong Ly, located at 460 E. William St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Vietnamese spot, which offers noodles and more, four stars out of 527 reviews.
Pho, fried noodles and vermicelli are some of the specialties at Pho Cong Ly. The restaurant also serves veggie fried noodle dishes.
4. China Chen
China Chen, a Chinese and Vietnamese spot that offers noodles and more located downtown, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 492 Yelp reviews. Head over to 400 S. Third St. to see for yourself.
Open since 1983, China Chen serves authentic cuisine like pork kidney soup, chow fun, shrimp wonton egg noodle soup, vegetable tofu egg noodle soup and more.
5. Corner Pho
Last but not least, there's Corner Pho, a Cambrian Park favorite with four stars out of 330 reviews. Stop by 1190 Hillsdale Ave., Suite 100 to hit up the Vietnamese spot and steakhouse, which offers noodles and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Try the veggie pho, pork vermicelli and other noodle dishes. The restaurant has a Pho challenge during which customers can attempt to eat two pounds of noodles and two pounds of meat within an hour.
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