This time was a bit of a disappointment, partially since my last 2 times here were so good, I felt…read moresafe enough to bring my very fickle husband here. You must understand, since I don't drive, this is a decision I give great thought to before I take into action. Because once my husband shuts the door on a place and says we aren't going back, that's it. He doesn't give them an ounce of grace. Their heads are on the chopping block and they're blacklisted for life. He approved of the interior. It was casual enough to be comfortable, but had some nice touches to make you forget you're in Anchorage's most "dangerous" neighborhood. We walked in and were greeted by.... Noone. We had to walk all the way to the back of the restaurant to get someone's attention and were instructed to seat ourselves. A few minutes later the same gal , swings by slaps some menus and water on the table and says not a word and disappears. Mmmm.... OK then. The same individual returns later to take our orders for drinks, apps and entrees. A short time later she returns later with drinks. Then.... nothing. No app. Then our entrees appear. No app. Then our rice. Then finally our overcooked, inedible app. Wtf. I should have refused to pay for it. Whatever. My entree was a 3.5, my husband's was a 2. The app was -1. My husband called me a liar for hyping up this place. He was pissed. Dammit. I have to take this one off my fave list, my husband will never drive me there again. Sigh.

Another little hole-in-the-walk gem of a place. An unassuming exterior makes it easy to drive…read morepast. But do yourself a favor and spend an hour in this place. Guarantee you will leave fat and happy! . I got the same stuff I get at most Pho houses. Fresh / Sprint Rolls, Beef Combo Pho, and Thai Tea. Rolls were good, they came with a sweet n sour dipping sauce. The Pho was excellent! It's the first time I can remember when there was just as much meat as there were noodles! Being lunch time, I ordered the small bowl. It was packed so full of brisket and flank and tripe and meatballs and tendon that I couldn't finish it all - I was stuffed. One nice touch is they the noodle are cut in half, so if you haven't quite mastered eating noodles with chopsticks, these are easy to scoop onto the spoon. A welcome touch for most Americans. :). Oh yea ... along with beef and chicken Pho, they also have Duck Pho - if you're feeling adventurous.

We arrived early and we're seated immediately. Our daughter brought roses for our table which…read morestarted our night very nicely. Waitress was very attentive and our dinner and drinks were lovely. Dessert came out with a flair of being special, they wrote Happy Anniversary on the platter it was served on. All in all a very special night for us.

Third time trying ginger. We got there right at 5pm and it was basically empty. Our server came…read moreright over and we ordered our drinks and food right away. Food took maybe 10 minutes not long at all. I got the steak frites. Again the fries were not crispy at all. The steak was good, perfectly medium and I couldn't see the sweet bbq sauce on it but could taste it. The dish is not worth $38 though. I'd rather get a baked potato or mashed potato's than fries for it to be that price. Steak was good but nothing amazing. No ad ons for it. It was pre cut into slices. Did t care for the kale salad it came with either. The fresh horseradish sauce was good though. I also got the frankenberry cocktail. They are very small too.

I was excited to try out Hott Spot on a date with my son and his partner Unfortunately it was…read morereally disappointing. The concept is great with individual pot warmers. But the food itself just isn't that good. I definitely won't be back.

Walked in randomly for a late lunch and it was awkward to say the least. We were the only ones in…read morethere and there was no music playing so it was silent other than the 2 people working the front of house, who just sat chit chatting at a table and then the entire kitchen staff came out to eat too. After about 20 minutes of us being there, they put on YouTube for music. But mind you it is us and the workers. I felt like I was intruding their break or something. I had never been here before and would have appreciated an explanation or any tips/tricks on eating what we ordered and we didn't receive any. The food was ok but I wouldn't come back due to how awkward the entire experience was.

Great service, great food, and reasonable prices. Highly…read morerecommend this place. Have a Rice Day!!

The food was great for the price and it only took less than about 10 minutes and the bowl was full.read more

I had the tempora shrimp appetizer and the spicy drunken noodles…read more Both were delicious. Perfect spicy level on the noodles. Great service.

The staff was amazing. Honestly, I was so impressed with how sweet the lady was that took our cash…read moreat the end. She was amazing. The server we had was also fantastic. The food was delicious. It seemed like they had a small menu, but I know that this place is really just starting out and still probably getting the feel of the space. I miss getting bagels here, but I'm happy that we have a good Chinese place in town. Will definitely be back! They were fast, friendly, and efficient was a great spot to go right before a movie

First off, I cannot believe how many times we've eaten here and not reviewed…read more....... This is our absolute favorite Pho in the state! I could eat here everyday and might even consider quitting my job so I can apply, lol. The bowl of noodles has everything you want, meat, veggies, carbs, drowning in a broth that is so rich and flavorful. Plus, the side of basil, sliced jalapeños, and mound of bean sprouts gives you that fresh crisp needed to complement this amazing dish. It's not uncommon to hear the distant sound of coughing around the restaurant as customers send the broth down the wrong tube from slurping this deliciousness down with the quickness!! Lastly, the service is always great and the staff is super attentive. The ambiance is fine, but the booths are a little tired and could use some updating.

Pho Lena is my favorite pho place in town. Let me start off with the atmosphere. My husband and I…read morewere pleasantly surprised to hear worship music playing while we sat ourselves down. We had the nicest waitress ever, I can't remember her name, but she was blonde and was so sweet and charming! My go to for appetizers is the pot stickers. They are so delicious and crispy, the sauce that comes with it is to die for! I got the large bowl of Beef Brisket Pho it was delicious and so filling. Prices are really good too. This is our weekly spot. 10/10.

We got the sesame chx and an extra spicy teriyaki chx. Both were excellent and service was 10/10…read more Very sweet lady!

It does the trick if you're hankering for a crunch roll. This is a small, cute place that's great…read morefor a quick bite, lunch, a casual date, or to bring a friend to eat and chat. It's probably best for takeout though. I'd like to try other rolls in the future and see if my taste buds will sizzle with delight. I will say the sweet potato tempura was sadly disappointing and the spicy mayo was tooooo spicy for my taste. Otherwise service was helpful and I'd give this place another go sometime.

Great place to eat, waiters are amazing and the scene is well taken care of I'll definitely be back…read moreagain. -Freak out!

Disappointing experience - Misleading menu descriptions…read more I was very disappointed with the "Kalbi" bowl I ordered here. In authentic Korean cuisine, Kalbi strictly refers to short ribs (usually beef). However, what I was served was just cheap, thinly sliced beef(Bulgogi). The most frustrating part is that they actually have real, authentic Kalbi on another part of the same menu, which means management knows exactly what Kalbi is. And he try to explain and mislead me. They are intentionally playing word games, using the name "Kalbi" to describe the sweet soy marinade rather than the actual premium cut of meat, likely hoping customers won't know the difference. Using cheap meat substitutes under a premium name is highly misleading. If you are looking for real Kalbi, look closely at the menu or avoid this place.

I'd been wanting to try this food spot FOREVER. It just seemed every time we were in town looking…read morefor food it was the wrong day. We basically tried everything on the menu. A fried ono fish burger, a seared ahi sandwich, cheesy seafood dip, and the cookies. Everything was awesome! The fish burger had lilikoi tartar sauce and the fish was super fresh tender and flaky. The ahi sando had chopped kimchi and a garlicky mayo. The dip had a touch of smoke and didn't taste fishy. The cookies were bigger than I imagined and were excellent especially with the generous sprinkling of maldon sea salt crystals. If I was forced to split hairs, I'd wished the seafood medley in the dip (shrimp, halibut, etc) were chunkier so you could identify what was in each bite. It was more whipped or creamed together. I also think the cookies would be better if they were just a little thicker, although I can see the allure of a thin crispy cookie also. The cost was pretty expensive, but the ingredients they use are fresh and high quality so you can see where the money goes. The staff were really above-and-beyond friendly. They quickly set up an extra folding table for our family when they noticed we had no where to sit. Please visit this food cart (and follow them on socials, to keep track of their weekly specials) -- let's keep them in business! Anyone can see they take a lot of pride in their food both taste, image and creativity. I can't wait to try more things from Familia.

I have been back a few times now and have to say wow. The quality is never anything remote from…read moreexcellent. This truly is a place that has it dialed in. I am impressed every time. The staff are super friendly! The place is inside Anchorage Brewing and does such an amazing job in ths space they have.

Charlie's Bakery is a favorite of mine and my go-to for sesame chicken. The whole roasted duck…read more(Saturdays only) is a must and always worth it. I bring family members here whenever they're visiting because the food is consistently good and never disappoints. The desserts are amazing, the cakes are light, not too sweet, and topped with fresh fruit so they're perfectly balanced. Their buns, breads, and pastries are also really good. Everything here is done right, from savory dishes to baked goods.

Fantastic! Best Asian food I have ever eaten in Anchorage…read more Half restaurant half bakery, with a casual and relaxed atmosphere this restaurant is worth trying. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Prices are very reasonable and the menu is excellent. Highly recommended! Enjoy every bite...