Eat in North Valley, San Jose

Chez Sovan ★ 4.1

Chez Sovan is a beloved San Jose weekday lunch institution offering rare authentic Cambodian fish curries, kebabs, and Khmer dishes at low prices.

Order: Fish amok and slow-cooked Cambodian curry with rice

Chez Sovan ★ 4.1

Chez Sovan is a beloved San Jose weekday lunch spot offering rare authentic Cambodian fish curries, amok, and Khmer dishes at honest no-frills prices.

Order: Fish amok and Cambodian fish curry

San Jose Flea Market (Berryessa) ★ 4.1

San Jose Flea Market is the 1960 Berryessa Road bazaar with 400-plus stalls and dozens of food stands: Mexican street corn, Filipino food and churros.

The Garden at the Flea ★ 3.9

The Garden at the Flea in San Jose is the curated section inside the Berryessa Flea Market grounds with local artisan makers and small-batch food vendors.

Pho Kim Long ★ 4.3

Pho Kim Long is a cash-only San Jose institution on N. Capitol Ave where long-simmered broths have earned a devoted following since the early 2000s.

Order: Pho bo tai with rare sliced beef and bean sprouts

Why locals love it: Cash only and off the downtown radar, Pho Kim Long produces broths that serious pho eaters in San Jose rank above far more famous Bay Area spots.

Tip: Arrive at 09:00 when the bones have been simmering all night and the broth is at its richest.

Pho Kim Long ★ 4.2

Pho Kim Long on N. Capitol Ave is a cash-only San Jose institution where long-simmered broths have earned a devoted following since the early 2000s.

Order: Pho bo tai with rare sliced beef and fresh herbs

Pho Mai ★ 4.3

Pho Mai on Landess Ave is San Jose's premier late-night noodle refuge, serving rich Vietnamese pho and Filipino dishes like longsilog until 04:00 on weekends.

Try: Pho dac biet (house special pho)

Gen Korean BBQ House ★ 4.2

Gen Korean BBQ House in San Jose is the AYCE Korean barbecue destination for late-night diners, with premium meats and tableside grilling open until 23:30.

Try: AYCE galbi, brisket, and bulgogi tableside