Experience the lively atmosphere of San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood during the Tet celebrations. Explore bustling shops, savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and immerse yourself in the cultural festivities. From craft coffee shops to award-winning banh mi, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this vibrant community.
Children pet a SJSU VSA Lion Dancer during a Tet celebration at the Vietnamese American Service Center in San Jose , Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Tết is officially Jan. 29, but the festivities begin weeks ahead of the holiday and continue well afterward, making this is a great time to visit San Jose ’s Little Saigon neighborhood.
Designed as a one-stop shop for neighborhood residents to access government services, this Little Saigon building is just three years old and provides not only health care, legal and food aid, but serves as a hub to celebrate Vietnamese culture. On a recent Saturday morning, the community center was bursting with activity as people gathered to celebrate the kickoff to Tết. Children fromwas on hand too.
This new Vietnamese restaurant opened in October, serving up vibrant, hearty bowls of pho with steak, brisket, meatballs or oxtail. The broth is somehow both rich and light, a translucent vessel carrying good-for-the-soul warmth and nutrition, with soft, slurpable noodles. Pair it with one of the fruit-forward drinks, perhaps a nuoc mia ep kumquat , sugar cane juice with kumquat.Ban Cuon Tay Ho’s vegetarian banh cuon combo plate is a great way to sample some banh cuo or filled rice rolls.
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