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Vietnamese food near San Jose State University

21Vietnamese restaurants within 1 mile
14within a ten-minute walk
95%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 21 Vietnamese restaurants within a mile of San Jose State University, 14 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 101 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Santa Clara St (9) and William St (4).

The closest Vietnamese restaurants to San Jose State University

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Bun cha — Hanoi. Grilled pork patties in a warm dipping broth, with cold rice noodles and herbs. Arguably better than pho and far less known.
  • Bun bo Hue — Central Vietnam. Lemongrass and chilli beef noodle soup, more assertive than pho in every direction.
  • Com tam — Broken rice with grilled pork chop, shredded pork skin and a steamed egg cake. Saigon street food and a complete meal.
  • Banh xeo and banh khot — Crisp turmeric crepes and small coconut pancakes, wrapped in herbs and lettuce.

How to spot a good one

  • Herbs, fresh and in quantity — Vietnamese cooking uses herbs as an ingredient rather than a garnish — mint, perilla, cilantro, Thai basil, rau ram. A stingy herb plate tells you about the whole kitchen.
  • Nuoc cham balanced properly — The fish sauce dipping mixture that dresses half the menu. It should be light, bright and balanced between sweet, sour, salty and hot. Heavy and sweet is the common failing.
  • Regional labels — Hue, Hanoi, Saigon. Central Vietnamese food — Hue in particular — is spicier and more complex than the southern food most people know.

The whole picture is in the Vietnamese food guide.

Questions about Vietnamese restaurants near San Jose State University

How many Vietnamese restaurants are near San Jose State University?
Open map listings put 21 Vietnamese restaurants within a mile of San Jose State University, 14 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 101 within 3 miles. About 95% are independent rather than chains.
Which Vietnamese restaurants are closest to San Jose State University?
Banh Mi Oven (0.2 mi), Kali Noodles & Tea Bar (0.2 mi), Hoi An Bistro (0.2 mi), Com Ga Nam An (0.2 mi) and Tofoo Com Chay (0.2 mi).
Where are most Vietnamese restaurants near San Jose State University?
The busiest streets are Santa Clara St (9) and William St (4).

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