Bay Area/ San Jose/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 29, 2020
Here are San Jose's top 5 Vietnamese spotsVn Grill | Photo: Dean C./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Vietnamese spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese spots around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

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1. Boda Chinese & Vietnamese Food

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First on the list is Boda Chinese & Vietnamese Food. Located at 2868 Story Road in East San Jose, the Chinese and Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 410 reviews on Yelp.

2. Tofoo Com Chay

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Next up is downtown's Tofoo Com Chay, situated at 388 E. Santa Clara St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,033 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian, vegan and Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Vn Grill

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North Valley's Vn Grill, located at 1085 E. Brokaw Road, Suite 20, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese, Asian fusion and gluten-free spot 4.5 stars out of 861 reviews.

4. Pho Papa

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Pho Papa, a Vietnamese spot that offers soups and more in East San Jose, is another go-to, with four stars out of 405 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1611 E. Capitol Expressway to see for yourself.

5. Banh Canh 3 Mien

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Over in East San Jose, check out Banh Canh 3 Mien, which has earned four stars out of 219 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Vietnamese and New American spot at 958 Story Road.


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