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What to order at Com Tam Thien Huong
- Must order
- Com tam plate with BBQ pork and fried shrimp cake
- Editor tip
- Order the sampler plate to try grilled pork, shrimp cake, and egg cake side by side for under $15.
CuisineVietnamese
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodEast San Jose
Hoursdaily 10:00-14:45 and 16:00-19:45
Phone+1 408 275 6650
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Why locals love it: Overlooked by tourists who head to pho spots, this broken-rice specialist in Little Saigon regularly earns praise as one of the best com tam spots in the entire country.
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Location
Address: 909 Story Rd, Unit 100, San Jose, CA 95122
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Back A Yard Caribbean Grill East ★ 4.1
Back A Yard on E. Capitol Expy delivers smoky jerk chicken, oxtail stew, and curried goat to East San Jose with Caribbean recipes perfected since 2004.
OrderBeef oxtail stew with white rice and plantains
Why locals goThe East Capitol location is quieter than downtown but serves the same fragrant jerk chicken and oxtail stew that built Back A Yard's San Jose following since 2004.
TipThe oxtail stew runs out by early afternoon on weekends - call ahead to reserve a portion.
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Falafel's Drive-In ★ 4.4
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OrderFalafel sandwich with house-made banana shake
Why locals goFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives yet still unknown to many San Jose visitors, this walk-up window has served the same crispy falafel recipe for decades.
TipOrder the banana shake alongside your falafel sandwich; regulars have treated that pairing as the standard order here for generations.
Roy's Station Coffee and Teas ★ 4.3
Roy's Station in San Jose's Japantown occupies a 1930s gas station shell, serving Verve Coffee and organic teas in a beloved community gathering space.
OrderVerve Coffee pour-over with a fresh pork bun
Why locals goBuilt on the footprint of a 1930s Mobil station that Grandpa Roy actually operated, this family-run Japantown gem serves the neighborhood's soul as much as its coffee.
TipPork buns from Tengu Sushi arrive fresh each morning and often sell out by 11:00 on weekends.
Huong Lan Sandwiches ★ 4.5
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OrderBanh mi #1 with pate, head cheese, and cured ham
Why locals goOpen before dawn for workers and students, Huong Lan has quietly served banh mi since the early 2000s without the long lines of higher-profile competitors nearby.
TipThe deli case holds roasted duck and BBQ pork belly that sell out fast - arrive before 10:00 for the full selection.
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill East ★ 4.1
Back A Yard on E. Capitol Expy delivers smoky jerk chicken, oxtail stew, and curried goat to East San Jose with Caribbean recipes perfected since 2004.
OrderBeef oxtail stew with white rice and plantains
Why locals goThe East Capitol location is quieter than downtown but serves the same fragrant jerk chicken and oxtail stew that built Back A Yard's San Jose following since 2004.
TipThe oxtail stew runs out by early afternoon on weekends - call ahead to reserve a portion.
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.
OrderPho bo tai with rare sliced beef and bean sprouts
Why locals goCash 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.
TipArrive at 09:00 when the bones have been simmering all night and the broth is at its richest.
Phonomenal ★ 4.2
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OrderShort rib and brisket pho with bone broth
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TipThe market gets busy at peak lunch - order early and grab a table in the outdoor market area.