First time stopping by. I actually walked right by it. Looking for a Pho restaurant the last thing I would have looked for is a name like Roots Bistro LOL! The place was small and cozy and the perfect soup kitchen with tables available outside and inside. I walked in right before they close in the afternoon. I noticed some of the soup kitchens close in the afternoon and then open up again around 5pm for dinner time. Melissa the young cashier, waitress was great and took care of my cravings for a nice hot bowl of Beef Noodle soup. I ordered the all beef and went to NOM NOM town. The broth was perfect. Nice and clean. The sprouts and jalapeno's were good in the soup. Prices were perfect and fit my budget. I will be a regular at this place. Right next to my Massage Envy facility I go to every week. The weather is changing and getting colder so the bowl of hot soup hits the spot. The baby back ribs appetizer were screaming!! Falling apart on my fingers. Cooked in the oven for 3 hours. OMG!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Fresh Roll Fried Shrimp, Beef Noodle Soup
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Wheelchair accessibility
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Vegetarian Vermicelli Noodle is very good. Bold flavors with generous portions of tofu, onion, and green/yellow/red peppers. And it served hot! Usually at other restaurants, vegetarian vermicellis are bland with tiny tofu and all carb. Not here. The meat in Wagyu Pho Special is very good. The only downside is that Wagyu is a type of meat with more fat so the soup feels a bit greasy. There are many other dishes to try so we will definitely come back. Our seat is a bit dirty. Hope they are not too busy to clean up next time. (Edit to add pictures from the second visit) The vegetarian vermicelli is still great. We order two items from the sizzling menu and they are very tasty.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

Roots Bistro is an absolute gem in the heart of San Jose. From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be greeted with warmth and hospitality that truly sets this restaurant apart. The menu features an impressive array of dishes that showcase the restaurant's commitment to using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. But what really impressed me about Roots Bistro was the attention to detail that went into every aspect of the dining experience. The presentation of each dish was thoughtful and elegant, with each component carefully arranged to create a visually stunning plate. And the service was impeccable – our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and always on hand to make sure that we had everything we needed.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

This is a new place in “The Plant” which was occupied by a Korean place before. The server was super friendly and apologetic. He forgot my tea and he delivered it after I reminded him, so he apologised and gave it to me for free! He was the only one serving everyone although there was not really a lot of customers needed to be served. It’s going to be tough competing with authentic Vietnamese dishes a few minutes away deep in mini-Vietnam towns. But, I’d be happy to support them once in a while. The food is enjoyable and the decor is lovely.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Special Seafood Udon Bánh Canh Tôm Cua, Fresh Roll Fried Shrimp

I found this Vietnamese restaurant by chance... but it was more delicious than I expected. The menu is unique and visually fun to look at. Very neat and friendly. I would like to praise it because it appears to have been developed independently. The spring rolls with fried pork dumplings and fried shrimp are especially delicious. Personally, I hope there will be more restaurants like this. I highly recommend you give it a visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Wagyu Steak & Brisket Pho, Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Sizzling Pork Meatballs

Can here on an afternoon for the soft opening, while the restaurant was pretty empty. Ordered the Angus Beef Pho and the quality of ingredients was definitely top quality. Serving sizes were a bit smaller than what I am used to at other places, but just enough to fill me up. Service was excellent here and my server was exceptionally accommodating. Decorations were also well placed and matched the ambience of the place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Angus Rare Steak Pho

You've got to go. This is a place I'd expect to find on University Avenue in Palo Alto, but without their prices. Awesome food with a great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and in our backyard.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Seafood Udon Noodle Soup, Shaken Beef over Rice, Wagyu Rare Steak Pho
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Part of a massive shopping area, no sweat to park.

I'm not a fan of Pho. Or should I say, I wasn't a fan of Pho. Roots Bistro COMPLETLEY changed my mind about this dish. Absolutely blew my mind! Their Angus pho has an amazing umami balance of savory, sweet, and salinity provided in a VERY generous serving (I dare you to finish a bowl in one sitting!) The dish is bountiful and complemented with a wonderful herb bouquet of Thai basil and other aromatics alongside a healthy helping of bean sprouts. If you're in the area, I HIGHLY encourage a visit!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Wagyu pho was good. Meat was tender. Especially the rare wagyu. I added for the fresh noodles. It's definitely a good choice. Shrimp and pork spring rolls were fresh with a lot of lettuce. The area is good. If in the area, I will definitely dine here again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Wagyu Steak & Brisket Pho, Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls, Wagyu Rare Steak Pho
Parking space
Plenty of parking

Insanely good food and can’t beat the price, best taste, best value for money, best friendly service this is officially my favourite restaurant in San Jose and surroundings. I can eat that octopus salad everyday any day. Amazing Pho, definitely check it out.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Noodle Soup, Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio, Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

Soft opening, still my secret spot for weekly Pho. I don't have to think or worry about my Saturday brunch from now. :) Very cozy, and clean and the two guys work quite smoothly. Organic tea was not on the menu, somehow but I like it. Please make it as regular.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Angus Rare Steak Pho, Wagyu Rare Steak Pho, Wagyu Brisket Pho

It is Vietnamese cuisin place. The broth of Pho is rich but doesn't have enough Pho flavor and not enough basil . The plus is angus beef as their signature. It is a good place to try out. Friendly service. Recommended. I will come back to see if they improve taste later as support new local business.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Excellent waygu pho. We stopped in for a quick meal and were very impressed. We will definitely come back in the future.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Wagyu Rare Steak Pho
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

This place is super cute and aesthetic!! I ordered something small but everything smelled so good!! The service was super friendly and welcoming! I will definitely be back soon!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Vegetarian options
They made me vegetarian spring rolls
Kid-friendliness
They had clean high chairs

Honestly some of the best Vietnamese food found on the peninsula and south bay. Factor in the affordability and this place bats weigh above its weight.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Shaken Beef over Rice, Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

I can't tell you this is the best pho I've ever had, but I can tell you that we'll keep coming back if they keep up the food quality and service that we received today Generous portions, great meat quality, excellent service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Incredibly clean environment with amazing food. Staff are also very friendly and inviting. Highly recommend. The vermicelli from here tasted superb.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

This is a fantastic new place in The Plant. We really enjoyed the Shaking Beef, Octopus salad and the Lemongrass Beed noodle. Also the Yuzu lemonade was a must have. Definitely coming back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This place is only a few month old, still in soft opening, good quality food and good service. Claimed no MSG, still tastes flavorful, I like the option of fresh noodle, will come back for sure
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Angus Rare Steak Pho

I recommend this place. this is the best solution if you plan to be happy. I brought my friends and we were glad we visited this place. my friends were after a long plane flight (13 hours) and they were happy with such food and meeting.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

Best Vietnamese restaurant I have been! Not only their pho is tasty with no MSG but their side dishes are delicious and well presented.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Angus Rare Steak Pho, Grilled Octopus Salad, Wagyu Brisket Pho

Good food and service. Pork egg rolls are great. Will come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Went here with friends. We order 1 phở and 1 bún thịt nướng. Phở is just okay, nothing special. Bún thịt nướng, the meat is too salty. Believe it or not.. I was sick on that day and still tasted of that salty from my tongue... the decoration is nice, the drinks is good.

We went here on opening day and were very impressed with the wagyu pho broth. Also they say us at the love table and it made our day
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food looks appealing and taste good. Server is friendly. Not crowded yet. Will definitely come back and try different dishes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great drinks, fresh fusion-style appetizers, and high quality Vietnamese standards. Nice decor, clean, and attentive service. Glad we stumbled across this new spot!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

It was nice and hot phô with Very good wagyu beef. The egg rolls were tasty as well. Nice presentation. I will return
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A nice Vietnamese fusion. Love the beef dish they have. Their pho is delicious too. We will come back for sure!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Tasty, clean, and friendly place to hang out with friends sitting on varieties seats to enjoy Vietnamese foods.

Food is super good. Tasty and beautiful
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5