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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2852 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
Phone: (408) 254-2927
Website: https://dongquerestaurant.shop/
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Reviews
Tri Dinh
Dong Que is one of the best spots in San Jose for authentic Vietnamese food! If you’re craving traditional dishes with bold, fresh flavors, this is the place to go. The menu is extensive, offering a wide variety of Vietnamese favorites, including some unique dishes you don’t always find at other restaurants. Everything I’ve tried here has been flavorful, well-prepared, and served hot and fresh.
One of the things I love most about Dong Que is the quick and efficient service. Even when the restaurant is busy, the staff keeps things running smoothly, and the food comes out surprisingly fast. It’s clear they know how to handle the rush without compromising on quality.
The restaurant has plenty of seating, with tables that work well for both small groups and larger parties. It’s a great spot for family meals or meeting up with friends. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait if you come during peak hours—it’s a popular place for a reason!
Overall, Dong Que is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose. Delicious food, quick service, and a welcoming atmosphere make it a local favorite!
… moreOne of the things I love most about Dong Que is the quick and efficient service. Even when the restaurant is busy, the staff keeps things running smoothly, and the food comes out surprisingly fast. It’s clear they know how to handle the rush without compromising on quality.
The restaurant has plenty of seating, with tables that work well for both small groups and larger parties. It’s a great spot for family meals or meeting up with friends. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait if you come during peak hours—it’s a popular place for a reason!
Overall, Dong Que is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in San Jose. Delicious food, quick service, and a welcoming atmosphere make it a local favorite!
My Hoa N.
The food is authentic Vietnamese food. The place is known for seafood so I recommend order seafood (fish, clams, etc.). The service was rough, we had to flag down waiter to get anything (placed the order, reminded them several to give us water, to-go boxes). At some point, one of us got up and grabbed one of the staff wearing the green restaurant shirt and told them what we need. Food is good, but I don’t know if it’s worth it if you have to chase down the waiters. If you’re fluent in Vietnamese and wants a good vibe this is the place to be.
… moreTaro Doboba
If you miss Vietnamese flavors and snail dishes, this is the restaurant I really recommend to you.
It is really, really to my taste. I was extremely impressed with the steamed clams with lemongrass, stir-fried snails with coconut, crispy fried chicken cartilage or crispy fried frog, and boiled pork with eggplant and shrimp paste or fish hotpot (I didn’t take pictures of these two dishes but order them, they are delicious). There is one dish, pig intestines, which I don’t like and it has a strong smell, but the rest of the dishes are great.
The staff is lovely, the restaurant is clean.
… moreIt is really, really to my taste. I was extremely impressed with the steamed clams with lemongrass, stir-fried snails with coconut, crispy fried chicken cartilage or crispy fried frog, and boiled pork with eggplant and shrimp paste or fish hotpot (I didn’t take pictures of these two dishes but order them, they are delicious). There is one dish, pig intestines, which I don’t like and it has a strong smell, but the rest of the dishes are great.
The staff is lovely, the restaurant is clean.
Minh Tran
⚠️ ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL SERVICE AND COMPLETE NEGLECT – AVOID (Đông Quê Restaurant, San Jose)
Rating: ⭐ (1/5 Stars)
Restaurant: Đông Quê Restaurant
Address: 2852 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
Date of Visit: November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Party Size: 10 (Disabled Group)
I wish I could review the food, but the truly abysmal service and disrespectful treatment of our party overshadowed any potential enjoyment of the meal. This was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had here, and I will never return.
Specific Failures in Service and Courtesy
1. Flagrant Neglect of Disabled Guests at Check-in:
Upon arrival, I approached the check-in area to notify staff we were here (a party of 10, including several disabled individuals). Even after I asked multiple young male waiters passing by to check us in or offer help, they didn’t answer and didn’t stop. To be completely ignored when requesting basic assistance is unacceptable and disrespectful.
2. Unfriendly, Dismissive, and Yelling:
The waiter’s communication with our party was incredibly unprofessional. They spoke to us in a loud, inappropriate tone, which made our experience very uncomfortable, and often sighed loudly. The situation peaked when we simply asked for a to-go box; the waiter yelled at us with such loud sounds that it was startling. This dismissive and aggressive behavior is entirely unacceptable in a service environment.
Conclusion: A Feeling of Discrimination
This was a fundamental service breakdown that moved beyond poor hospitality into sheer neglect. The failure of multiple staff members to assist a disabled group requesting check-in, coupled with the waiter’s later unprofessional and aggressive conduct at the table, is truly shocking. Given the staff’s clear reluctance to serve and assist us, it gave our entire group the distinct and unsettling feeling that they did not want to serve disabled people and that we were being discriminated against. A restaurant should value all its patrons and offer attentive, respectful service; it is clear this establishment does not. I strongly advise dining elsewhere until management addresses this severe failure in training and customer courtesy.
… moreRating: ⭐ (1/5 Stars)
Restaurant: Đông Quê Restaurant
Address: 2852 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
Date of Visit: November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Party Size: 10 (Disabled Group)
I wish I could review the food, but the truly abysmal service and disrespectful treatment of our party overshadowed any potential enjoyment of the meal. This was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had here, and I will never return.
Specific Failures in Service and Courtesy
1. Flagrant Neglect of Disabled Guests at Check-in:
Upon arrival, I approached the check-in area to notify staff we were here (a party of 10, including several disabled individuals). Even after I asked multiple young male waiters passing by to check us in or offer help, they didn’t answer and didn’t stop. To be completely ignored when requesting basic assistance is unacceptable and disrespectful.
2. Unfriendly, Dismissive, and Yelling:
The waiter’s communication with our party was incredibly unprofessional. They spoke to us in a loud, inappropriate tone, which made our experience very uncomfortable, and often sighed loudly. The situation peaked when we simply asked for a to-go box; the waiter yelled at us with such loud sounds that it was startling. This dismissive and aggressive behavior is entirely unacceptable in a service environment.
Conclusion: A Feeling of Discrimination
This was a fundamental service breakdown that moved beyond poor hospitality into sheer neglect. The failure of multiple staff members to assist a disabled group requesting check-in, coupled with the waiter’s later unprofessional and aggressive conduct at the table, is truly shocking. Given the staff’s clear reluctance to serve and assist us, it gave our entire group the distinct and unsettling feeling that they did not want to serve disabled people and that we were being discriminated against. A restaurant should value all its patrons and offer attentive, respectful service; it is clear this establishment does not. I strongly advise dining elsewhere until management addresses this severe failure in training and customer courtesy.
K
This place was so loud. I try to come here every time. I’m in town
Balut was really good. This is the first time I ate balut and the it had a lot of feathers
Sturgeon soup is so good so are their snails.
I think one of my favorite things about this restaurant is the dipping sauce they give you. I would actually buy the green dipping sauce if they’ve sold it..
Parking lot kind of sucks you’ll definitely get a door ding since the spots are so close together.
… moreBalut was really good. This is the first time I ate balut and the it had a lot of feathers
Sturgeon soup is so good so are their snails.
I think one of my favorite things about this restaurant is the dipping sauce they give you. I would actually buy the green dipping sauce if they’ve sold it..
Parking lot kind of sucks you’ll definitely get a door ding since the spots are so close together.
Jonathan Phan
I recently returned to Đồng Quê restaurant since Lunar New Year and enjoyed a fantastic dinner. The presentation of the Thai hot pot, Pattaya salad, and snails was amazing. The quality was decent, and the spices and taste were a blast for each dish. Besides, the presentation and quality deep-fried fish was decent and edible. I often get their hot pot and snails to-go during busy school hours, so I know the spiciness and the exact time they need to prepare the meals for home delivery.
… moreLucas Nuval
Food is fine and the prices, however, service is really slow, and it just does not change. Also, it was frustrating knowing that you listed your name on their waitlist, and “someone” ripped off the waitlist page where I wrote my name on, stepped out for some air while waiting, just right in front of the door, you could see the people inside and the people waiting outside, went inside after 3 mins when other customers come in, knowing that the list where your name is on was removed and the “late” comers were able to write their names ahead of me. And no one even helped me get served, the vibes is just bad..
… moreJ H
Super authentic Vietnamese restaurant. I loved seeing the wide range of demographic come through here. You got the aunties in here along with the younger crowd celebrating birthdays. So you know the food was going to be good seeing all the different age groups here.
The food was delicious. The things I would order again are the banana blossom chicken salad (favorite dish), canh chua, oysters and snails. The banana blossom salad was incredible. It was super light and came with an oniony taste to it. Loved it a lot. The oysters were also delicious. It reminded me of what I had in Danang.
I would pass on the chicken wings. They are kinda small and not worth the price. The shrimp was okay; once you get pass the shell, the inside was unseasoned.
Service was decent. It gets very packed and you have to call out to get their attention. Don’t be shy! They are hustling hard and you gotta use your voice or hand gestures to get what you need !
… moreThe food was delicious. The things I would order again are the banana blossom chicken salad (favorite dish), canh chua, oysters and snails. The banana blossom salad was incredible. It was super light and came with an oniony taste to it. Loved it a lot. The oysters were also delicious. It reminded me of what I had in Danang.
I would pass on the chicken wings. They are kinda small and not worth the price. The shrimp was okay; once you get pass the shell, the inside was unseasoned.
Service was decent. It gets very packed and you have to call out to get their attention. Don’t be shy! They are hustling hard and you gotta use your voice or hand gestures to get what you need !
A
One of the best Vietnamese snail meal I have tried and I am viet. The snails tasted fresh and so yum. Also highly recommend Bo La Lop (grilled beef rolls), a bit spicy and super flavorful.
… moreRebecca Hai
I’m leaving a negative review because the experience was really disappointing.
Food quality: The seafood was not clean. More than half the time when I bit into the seafood, I bit into sand. The gritty texture completely ruined the meal.
Tipping: The owner says “feel free to give a tip if you think it’s appropriate,” but when I paid and tried to leave, she repeatedly stopped me and kept me there until I tipped an amount that seemed to satisfy her. That felt like pressure, not an optional tip.
I won’t be coming back, and I can’t recommend this noisy place.
… moreFood quality: The seafood was not clean. More than half the time when I bit into the seafood, I bit into sand. The gritty texture completely ruined the meal.
Tipping: The owner says “feel free to give a tip if you think it’s appropriate,” but when I paid and tried to leave, she repeatedly stopped me and kept me there until I tipped an amount that seemed to satisfy her. That felt like pressure, not an optional tip.
I won’t be coming back, and I can’t recommend this noisy place.