Phin & Bowl
304 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA
Crema's Take
“This beloved San Jose mom-and-pop spot welcomes you like family, with a genuinely warm atmosphere that survived the pandemic and earned itself a thoughtful refresh. Beyond their exceptional Vietnamese food and fresh banh mi, they've expanded into specialty drinks including boba and fruit beverages, plus matcha tea and traditional coffee drinks that pair perfectly with their light fare. The cozy, clean seating and free wifi make it an ideal neighborhood gathering place where the owners clearly know your name—or will by your second visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Very cozy Mom and Pop place! Seating area is nice and clean. They looked closed from the outside cause the doors are closed, but it’s open. They have free wifi so I think this would be a nice area to studyyyy. Wifi on their wall. I got the Soursop tea. The sweetness was a little much at 75, would probably get 50 next time. First time trying soursop, its kinda like a weird yogurt?, but it was a good blend of the fruit plus orange slices and jasmine tea. Excited to try their other fruit drinks! Might come back to check out the 12 food and drink deal 👀
I absolutely love this restaurant. It is the best Vietnamese food that I have ever had! It feels like I am a guest in their home and my husband and I feel like we know the family. We come here at least once a week and are always treated with the utmost kindest utmost love to the point that sometimes I feel like I could tell them I’m here and they will make anything my heart desires, or anything of their heart desires. It just fills me with joy to come here and you will not regret spending your time your money and just having an amazing time with the food the atmosphere it’s something that you will not regret! We typically get takeout because we live in town but so worth it either way come and you will not regret your choices. Just remember to be respectful. bring your best self and just have a good time. It’s not a fancy place on the outside but once you walk through those doors, it’s everything you want and more. It is a number one in my house for sure. I hope it is for you as well come check it out!:-)
This place survived Covid, that should tell you enough. Apparently the restaurant changed ownership, but kept the same style with a nice little facelift! More focus on banmie and boba/fruit drinks, while keeping the original decor and history! The restaurant has a nice modern ambiance like most boba places and cafes, but kept the original movie posters from before. This place makes THE BEST cheesesteaks and hoagies this side of San Jose! (Ordering takeout is so easy, just call ahead of time, it usually takes them 10-15 mins to cook a single hoagie with fries P.S. that’s what I just got lol)
They have the best quality of food here you can think of! Everything is so fresh and well marinated with flavors. The owners are so kind and accommodating to my friends and I! Helped all our needs!
Thank you for a perfect Saturday evening. The Hoagie was super amazing. From the time I walked in, I was welcomed and assisted to choose the best Hoagie. The gentleman at the door and the counter were very polite, and chef is remarkably friendly. After a short walk home, I ate half the hoagie, rest I ate after smoking the cigar and the 30 and 40 yr old porto. The flavors bursted in my mouth from the first bite. The bread perfectly compliments the meat, all the spices, and the beautiful juices. I paired the half of the hoagie with a 10 and a 20 yr old Quinta Das Carvalhas. The 10yr old porto made the salt dominant, but the bread equalizes the flavor (maybe next time I will ask for less salt). The 20 yr old porto is the perfect combination, she makes the flavors sweeter and creamy, my tongue savored the flavors and made my mouth water, only wanting more. Lighting a beautiful Cabaiguan after the hoagie only accentuated the flavors, and enhanced the smoke to perfection, along with a 30 and 40 yr porto and reading an amazing book. Thank you Hoagie Steak Out for making this one of the best Saturday evenings, I would love to try you rice bowls next. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Crema Reviews
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