Pho Pasteur

When in SJ, you have to get a bowl of pho!I still havs not found a bad bowl of pho in SJ. And this spot inside the plaza is no different. Just a simple traditional bowl of pho that hits the spot. Also at this plaza, there are other Vietnamese cuisine so sure to accommodate everyone's palatte.

5/5 for one of the best quality taste in #12, Bun Bo Hue Suon Bo beef noodle bowl. It's not the regular #11 Bun Bo Hue, but it's the better one with the big pork bone/not spicy soup. This is actually pretty darn good and authentic for food court style fast foods. Impressed. This is my first time ever ordering from them. The best Hu Tieu place across the aisle was shutdown. Pho Pasteur was empty after 1 pm Monday. No lines and no crowds. My bowl was huge! Generous portions. Condiments on front counter to the far right. Best of all, they accept credit cards now compared to cash only just few years ago. Most food stalls here accept credit cards now. Staffs were hardworking women and the lady kindly sprinkled additional black pepper onto my noodle bowl. Very welcoming and friendly with good smiles. Old uncles or janitors have been keeping the entire food court clean during pandemic years. Around $20 range, my noodle bowl quality was top notch for this type of place. Ingredients were fully packed. Soup was excellent in taste. People usually order their popular Pho noodle bowls here. They give you a buzzer/ringer when waiting for your order. I'm glad I stopped by. Not disappointing. Authentic Vietnamese cooking for sure. Red meats were tender and plentiful in my bowl. I have a very good feeling about this place. Absolutely delicious today.

The last time I came to the Lion Plaza food court, I knew before I even got into my car that I was going to end up at Bo Ne Phu Yen. However, if I hadn't already decided, there's a better than decent chance I would've ended up coming to Pho Pasteur instead. It's not to say that it's the only interesting place, let alone the most interesting, but the trays of pho I saw coming out of here looked super enticing! Of course, it didn't hurt either that so many Yelp friends have given this relatively high marks!Given the obvious limitations of being a food court stall, as opposed to a full service restaurant, it makes sense that Pho Pasteur's offerings are relatively modest by comparison. There aren't any starters/small dishes, vermicelli bowls, or rice plates for the most part (you can find them at the neighboring stalls), but the menu does have a bunch of noodle soups to choose from, including beef pho with various meat combinations, Bun Rieu, Bun Bo Hue, and several types of Hu Tieu. In addition, they also have Com Bo Buc Lac, Bo Kho (with noodles or French bread), and Bot Chien Gion. That last one in particular is something I don't see very often (in SF, anyways), which makes me regret not ordering it despite my cravings for the two things I did try.-- (#7) PHO TAI, DUOI BO - Beef Pho with Slices of Rare Steak, Flank, and Brisket...$19 (Large)While this looked more impressive than it tasted, it was still great. All three cuts of beef were flavorful (the brisket was best), the noodles had a nice bite, and the broth wasn't too fatty. Also, the oxtail I added (+$5) was pretty good, but it felt like it needed to be cooked longer (the meat wouldn't release).-- (#14) COM BO LUC LAC (Shaking Beef) - Shaking Cubed Filet Mignon Steak with Red Rice, Fried Egg, and Soup...$19In hindsight, I wish I got the Bot Chien Gion instead of this purely for its uniqueness. Not that this was bad; this was actually pretty solid. The cubes of beef were tender and I liked the red rice, but the meat felt a little light on seasoning, though the sauce it came with made up for that.As much as I've enjoyed my trips to Pho Pasteur, one thing that did surprise me the first time I came here was how the menu prices were a little higher than I would've expected for a food court eatery. I get that things are more expensive these days, but I wouldn't have guessed a large bowl of pho would be almost $20. That said, they're well worth the money, given how loaded with beef my bowl of pho was and how good it tasted, so I wouldn't say the menu here is overpriced at all. In fact, I've obviously been back already and I wouldn't be opposed to making more in the future to try more. If I lived in SJ, this place would definitely be in my rotation whenever the mood for pho strikes!

Best Pho place in this food court. Fast service and tasty. Complementary hot tea. Price is reasonable.

Only tried the bot chienUniquely thin layer crispyComes with ponzo like dipping sauce with pickled carrots dailonLots of fresh green onionsOption to add sriracha Inside good court of lion plaza- the asian market/ plazaYou get a buzzer while waiting

Goes to phở eatery and doesn't order phở.That's me!Cuz BBH over phở on any day but I didn't order that either at Phở Pasteur. I'm that weirdo that's came for an app but not just any basic Viet app you can find everywhere.Bột Chiên Giòn: Crispy Rice Flour Cake & Eggs. Iykyk...this is such an underrated S. Viet savory snack.And unfortunately, it's a unicorn in the city which means you gotta drive to E Man Jose for it (Red Bowl's version in daly city just doesn't hit the same way).Phở Pasteur is located inside Lion Plaza's food court. They're open for takeout and dine-in only. Outdoor seating available. M E N UPhở, Hủ Tiếu (pork and seafood noodle soup), BBH (spicy beef noodle soup), Bún Riêu (crab noodle soup), Bò Kho (beef stew), Bò Lúc Lắc (shaking beef), Bột Chiên Giòn (crispy rice flour cake & eggs), and Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa (pandan waffle). Complimentary hot tea provided for dine-in. Cc's accepted. F O O D* #14 Bột Chiên Giòn: Crispy Rice Flour Cake & Eggs (Large - $15): https://tinyurl.com/3vtb3a52Crunchy rice flour cakes enveloped by an omelette topped with scallion oil and served with a sweet soy dipping sauce. The owner said, they made it extra crispy for me. I didn't request it extra crispy so the rice cakes lost its fluffy soft center to contrast the crispy browned crust. The sweet soy was watered down, missing a sweet tang so we used nước chấm from the other eatery we ordered from for dipping. Don't get me wrong, the bột chiên giòn was still good just not my ideal texture. S E R V I C EVery friendly owner. They give you a buzzer which worked fine outside. Order was ready in about 10-12 minutes as quoted. A M B I A N C ERun down, dingy food court. It hasn't changed since I was a kid eons ago. You come here strictly for the food, not the vibes. P A R K I N GChallenging parking during peak hours but totally doable before 12 pm on the weekends. Overall, tasty bột chiên giòn. Would order again but will make sure to specify not extra crispy.

Pho Pasteur is good! I don't know if it's the best pho spot in the food court, but it's a solid choice if you can't decide what you want. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet and it was real tasty. I like how it came with some tea. I'm a fan of Louis Pasteur so only makes sense that Pho Pasteur would be good too.

Still the BEST BEEF PHO IN SAN JOSE!!!I have been eating here since I rediscovered it.It's been good 3-4mos, I never missed a week. Let me tell you, THE CONSISTENCY IS JUST TOP NOTCH. Flavorful & just yummy goodness! I don't normally enjoy eating pho in the morning but not anymore. I changed! I now eat PHO for breakfast. Sooooooooo goooood!! Nothing beats a fresh hot soup'!!!The ladies in the front are so sweet. Very nice!!!

Parking is plenty. Service is fast. Waffles tasted so good. Located in Asian food court. Ambience homey.

Wouldn't come back. Came here for the bot chien gion (radish cake with eggs) and didn't like it. The radish cakes were smaller and thinner and not made very well imo. Didn't have the chewy fluffy, qq texture that makes this dish sing when it's done well. The eggs were not fluffy and everything tasted overly oily which meant the temperature was not high enough during the initial frying process.The pho broth was decent though more sour than other broths but the meat was stingy and quality.