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Pho Kim Long

2082 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132-1015
408-946-2181
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Ranked #192 of 1,048 restaurants in San Jose
Cuisines: Vietnamese
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calif
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74 reviews 74 reviews
49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I've tried many other pho restaurants and even tried to make the pho broth but nothing compares to how good Pho Kim Long's broth tastes. It's very satisfying, especially on a cold day.

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Singapore, Singapore
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

i was introduced by a friend from the area about the place. The setting is very simple, but the Pho (menu item 3) and the Summer roll was so good. I could taste the asia-ness in the food there. I like the very generous serving bean sprout and mint that comes with the Pho. The service was fast and price... More

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Cupertino, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This restaurant has the best Vietnamese chicken noodle soup (pho ga) in the Bay Area, bar none. But for the nettlesome cash-only policy, we would give it five stars.

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Chicago, Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

This place is extremely popular. Lots of customers. Pho was so so. You do not have time to peruse the menu. As soon as you sit down, they will ask what you want, ready or not. As in most Vietnamese places they only take cash. Service is non-existent in this place. Find another pho place.

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Sunnyvale, California
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

It's all in the broth - before you add any hoisin or Sirachi sauce, try their soup as is. It's clear and very tasty, none of this running/diluted soup. You're paying for the great food and quality, not the ambiance. Sure, it's a "hole in the wall", but for great food with quality, it's the best value. I like how... More

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San Jose, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

I made a to go order with them today as we wanted to eat at home. I looked up their phone number through Yelp and called in my order. When they first picked up, I told them I wanted to call in my order and one person put me on hold and told me to wait. Then somebody else picked... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2009

I don't get why this place is always crowded. Their Pho is not bad, but the rest of their stuff are only so-so. In terms of cleanliness and service, I would say this is on par with most Pho places, so don't expect too much. I can see that they have ox penis on their menu (no kidding)....could be interesting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2008

Good pho. But my favorite is Pho Ga - free-ranch chicken pho with everything. Just not the same elsewhere.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2008

Best chicken noodle soup in the city - if you love chicken breast, no skin, no bones.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2008

Good Bowl of hot Vietnamese noodle soup. The place is not clean but good food. Always busy.

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