Dong Que Restaurant

Super authentic Vietnamese restaurant. I loved seeing the wide range of demographic come through here. You got the aunties in here along with the younger crowd celebrating birthdays. So you know the food was going to be good seeing all the different age groups here. The food was delicious. The things I would order again are the banana blossom chicken salad (favorite dish), canh chua, oysters and snails. The banana blossom salad was incredible. It was super light and came with an oniony taste to it. Loved it a lot. The oysters were also delicious. It reminded me of what I had in Danang. I would pass on the chicken wings. They are kinda small and not worth the price. The shrimp was okay; once you get pass the shell, the inside was unseasoned. Service was decent. It gets very packed and you have to call out to get their attention. Don't be shy! They are hustling hard and you gotta use your voice or hand gestures to get what you need !

Definitely a spot you want to arrive at early if you're coming with a group! It gets packed by 5pm, but for good reason. They have so many menu items to choose from and have an amazing sturgeon hotpot that's perfect for families.FOOD REVIEW:*Sturgeon hotpot -- this place has the best sour and savory soup by far! The sturgeon is fresh and they give enough for a family style hotpot dinner. The bun and vegetables will *Bo la lot (leaf wrapped beef) -- soooo yummy by itself, with lettuce, or over rice! if you like the 7 course beef at Anh Hong, you will definitely enjoy this. If you're not familiar with this item, they are basically elongated meatballs wrapped in leaves that are super mild in flavor and wilted until soft. Pair with ground peanuts if you're not allergic for more texture!*Fried smelt (small fish) -- so nostalgic and delicious! the roe in each smelt I had was full of roe, just wished they would give a few more pieces for the price.*Banana blossom salad -- they ran out of the usual greens/sliced snail salad, but this was a great alternative! just be careful of the sweet fish sauce, it can get get a bit messy. 4 round shrimp chips included, yay!!!*Lemongrass clams -- this is my favorite clam item bc of the large clams and amazing flavor! the lemongrass, basil, and peppers make the hot this a great dinner starter. it's not exactly salty nor that spicy, but a savory clam soup? as always, be careful of any sand in all shellfish!*Blood clams -- the first time I had it a couple years ago was great, but this time around the clams were overcooked and became tasteless :'( PARKING:A bit tough to find storefront parking, so you will prob have to check behind the neighboring bank!

We came on a weekday evening and it was pretty crowded. We got canh mong toi, muop, cua dong; Goi Bao Tu Leoi Heo, Ca Com Trung Chien Gion Mam Me, and Oc Len Xao Dua. Food was good, and I would definitely come back to try the other dishes.They have a parking lot, but it's very small. We usually have to wait around to get a parking spot. Service is ok: you need to call someone to get their attention, and may wait a bit to be seated.

Dong Que in San Jose is a fantastic spot for those looking to dive into authentic Vietnamese seafood and snail dishes. Their snail collection is a must-try, offering a variety of preparations that highlight the fresh, tender texture of the snails. The garlic butter snails are particularly delicious, perfectly cooked with a rich, garlicky sauce that's both savory and aromatic. Their seafood collection, which includes options like grilled shrimp, clams, and crab, is equally impressive--each item is fresh and cooked to perfection, bursting with natural flavors. The seafood is expertly seasoned, and the use of herbs and spices elevates every dish. The service is relatively fast. Ambience is a bit more on noisy side due to crowded customers.

Came here on a Wednesday night and to my surprise it got fairly busy pretty fast after we sat down! We had a party of 7 and they were very accommodating. We had to remind our server a couple of times about our order since the servers got overwhelmed with the amount of parties going in. The food was delicious and their service was good. The ambiance can be like a chilling party hangout or a family fun outing. They have multiple private rooms for large parties as well!

Been going here for years. Food is good as always. The only problem is the wait is too long nowadays versus when they first opened.

You know this place is legit when there are only Vietnamese families dining here. I loved the variety of different Vietnamese food you could get here. The Vietnamese seafood just hit the spot. I'm not a big oyster fan but the toppings on the grilled oysters paired so well. I also love the sauce that came with the seafood. It was sweet, tangy, and a little spicy. We also got the catfish stew and it tasted very homey. The server was also really kind to give us his recommendations. I'd come back again!

If you're looking for Vietnamese style cooking and love seafood, look no further. Dong Que serves amazing food and drinks!

My Viet friends parents recommended this don't. It's not disappoint. Delicious clams, snails, fried smelts, crispy rice with pork floss and Chinese sausage, and much more. Goes down great with a pitcher of beer. Absolutely delicious and fresh. Good service.

This place is great for homestyle Vietnamese cooking. I love this place because they are a variety of dishes and they're always consistently delicious. Have been coming here for years and the service and ambiance have surely improved in the last 5 years or so. Would highly recommend for those that are adventurous eaters or those that are missing home style Vietnamese cooking from their parents.