Pho Nam

I don't come here for the ambiance. I come here for the good simple tasty food. I need to write 85 characters, but sometimes simplicity is the best way to communicate.

This restaurant is in a tiny strip mall close to Mercado, between 7-11 & Bogarts Bar. So random! Driving past it on my way to Mercado, always wondered if it was any good. Well, it was! I am simple & just got Pho Tai. The broth was very flavorful and the steak was fresh. I got a small at $16 or so and it was the perfect amount. Also got spring rolls. They were ok. Definitely will be back when I feel like a bowl of Pho for lunch. Only down side is that the parking lot is small.

Best pho place in north Sunnyvale! Family owned, quick service and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable, lunch specials. I usually get their pho tai chin nam, the broth is good and portion size is appropriate. Other favorite dishes are bun thit Nuong (grilled pork and cold noodles) and the Bo kho (beef stew). Their rice plates are pretty good too. When my mom doesn't want to cook, we'll order from here. My parents are pretty picky with Vietnamese food, so you know it's authentic. Their decor may be a bit outdated, but the place is clean.

It wasn't that great like usual. The chicken was too gamey and no spices in the broth

Good pho should give more chk but guess it depends on the cook always order to go Live around the block

Restaurant looks a little run down, a little hole in the wall. Service is incredibly slow and not too friendly. All forgivable qualities for me, but the food was not good! I ordered the banh mi. Bread was stale. The meat was not flavorful with a bad texture and the vegetables were limp. You can tell the sandwich is not fresh. Prices are low for the area but definitely not worth the price.

Pho nam is a small hole in the wall right next to AMC Mercado. The cashier lets you pay separately for splitting up credit cards so its nice. The pho is pretty standard san jose Pho but the waiters are nicer and more accommodating. Parking is limited in front but if you park on the side theres plenty of parking. Would always recommend #1 large and their grilled pork vermicelli is pretty good too!

It's been a while since we've come here for lunch. The place is still the same with old attentive service, delicious pho and great price.The pho broth is always flavorful and plentiful with meats and noodles. The prices have gone up but still less expensive than many restaurants around.For lunch with time is the essence, the food delivered quite quickly. I love this place and only come here if I need a hot bowl of pho. For 2 people is less than $30 including tax. Can't beat the price anywhere. It may not be as fancy and romantic for dates, but the food will make your date happy LOL.

3.5 Stars. This restaurant is located in a tiny strip mall by 7-11. It can be overlooked. Crowded during lunch as it's convenient for somebody looking for Pho who works in the area like the hotel or movie theater, etc. Are there better places? Of course there are. But, they do the simple Pho, Rice Plates, Bun. But, they also do serve Banh Mi! I've mostly just tried the Dac Biet combo pho.Service was always friendly and fast. No fuss whatsoever.

My wife and I are regulars at this restaurant and it is one of our go-to Pho places. All beef Pho, Chicken Pho, all good. Same with the rice plates. We also don't experience the side effects of MSG.when we eat here. So they either don't use it or use it sparingly, all without affecting flavor.