Roots Bistro

121 Curtner Ave #20, San Jose
(669) 946-4966

Recent Reviews

chaula patel

Fantastic vegetarian pho with vegan broth… they load up with vegetables which is great for vegetarians.Great service and super clean and cute ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Ajili

This was my first time having Pho, and I feel like I lucked out in how amazing it was.I also LOVED the Pork Fried Wontons and the Shaken Beef.The waiter was also incredible and super kind and attentive. I love the restaurant was cute also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Y Song

Food was well presented and delicious, service was quite friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Mukhar

We came across this place by chance trying to get a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised. We ordered egg rolls, spring rolls, and Pho. The service was great, and the food came out fast. The appetizers were fresh and hit the spot. The peanut sauce with the spring roles was not your standard very sweet sauce but had a little tanginess to it. The sauce with egg rolls was good too. The Pho is probably the best I had, the broth was tasty, and you did not need to add anything to and everything was fresh. Service was excellent and the place was comfortable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bobby Marks

I LOVE this place and always make an effort to swing by for at least one meal when I’m in town. Great ambiance, clean, excellent service, and hands down the best pho I’ve ever had — my favorite is the rare Wagyu beef + meatballs. The vermicelli with pork & egg roll is also great. The quality and freshness of ingredients used is noticeably a cut above the other endless (good) options for Vietnamese food in the 408. As an added bonus, the iced coffee is top notch too (ask for it to be made less sweet if you prefer). The owners told us that they have lots of exciting menu additions on the way, so I expect it’ll keep getting better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup

Josue Lugo

Springs rolls and the shanken beef over rice is what I ordered and it did not dissapoint! Fresh and delicious plus great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shaken Beef over Rice

Tumness L.

I LOVE this place and always make an effort to swing by for at least one meal when I'm in town. Great ambiance, clean, excellent service, and hands down the best pho I've ever had -- my favorite is the rare Wagyu beef + meatballs. The vermicelli with pork & egg roll is also great. The quality and freshness of ingredients used is noticeably a cut above the other endless (good) options for Vietnamese food in the 408. As an added bonus, the iced coffee is top notch too (ask for it to be made less sweet if you prefer). The owners told us that they have lots of exciting menu additions on the way, so I expect it'll keep getting better.

M Pak

I found this Vietnamese restaurant by chance... but it was more delicious than I expected. The menu is unique and visually fun to look at. Very neat and friendly. I would like to praise it because it appears to have been developed independently. The spring rolls with fried pork dumplings and fried shrimp are especially delicious. Personally, I hope there will be more restaurants like this. I highly recommend you give it a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Steak & Brisket Pho, Crispy Shrimp Rolls, Sizzling Pork Meatballs

Miguel L.

Today was a weekend menu that is not available during the week. The Sizzling beef with egg and chicken patte with toasted bread and Filet Mignon was splendid. A NOM NOM plate with different flavors for our taste buds. The waiter was fast and prompt with the service.

Mellow Jello

First off let me say the flavor is spot on. Everything tastes good.But, it seems like this is a western attempt at pho. The soup is oily (courtesy of wagyu in the broth) and the fresh noodles are overcooked. Careful on that!Another minor point, the tables aren't bolted down, so we almost had a big accident spilling our bowls when the tables suddenly shuffled.But the flavor is good, soo..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup

Kimberly B.

On god ya'll need to give this place more business. Not only is the food very affordable, but the portions, taste, and vibes in this place are amazing!! Please hype this place up as it really does deserve more business in my opinion. Service is always top notch every time my boyfriend and I come :)

Zeke Cao

Quiet spot with outdoor seating. I suppose this is more of a fusion place and doesn't stick to traditional dishes. The pho broth was more bland than anything I've had in a while. The meat was tender but that's about the highlight of the dish. Maybe it's a fluke. Maybe come here for something else and not pho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup

Grant Wang

Honestly some of the best Vietnamese food found on the peninsula and south bay. Factor in the affordability and this place bats weigh above its weight.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shaken Beef over Rice, Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

Mark (elchupakapra)

Insanely good food and can’t beat the price, best taste, best value for money, best friendly service this is officially my favourite restaurant in San Jose and surroundings. I can eat that octopus salad everyday any day. Amazing Pho, definitely check it out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup, Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio, Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli

Tim J. Pyle

Quick, delicious meal when in a hurry .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls, Shaken Beef over Rice, Beef Noodle Soup, Beef Stew

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