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Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Jose
Little Saigon on Story Road and beyond
San Jose has one of the largest Vietnamese communities in the United States, centered on the Little Saigon district along Story Road on the city's east side. Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, and sandwich shops run well beyond that stretch and across the whole city. This guide is a starting point for the range: pho and other rice-noodle soups, com tam broken-rice plates, banh mi, and Vietnamese coffee and desserts.
By AsianMall editorial team · Updated September 7, 2026
Featured places
Pho San Jose
Pho and Vietnamese noodle soups.
Com Tam Thanh
Com tam, Vietnamese broken-rice plates, on South Bascom.
Dakao
Downtown San Jose Vietnamese restaurant.
Élyse Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant in downtown San Jose.
Lee's Sandwiches
Vietnamese banh mi and drinks; the chain was founded in San Jose.
Vegetarian House
Vegetarian restaurant in downtown San Jose.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many businesses are included in this guide?
- AsianMall lists 6 businesses in this guide.
- Where are these businesses located?
- San Jose, CA.