The interior gives a 90s chain restaurant vibe with its glass panels, except that the panels were painted for a Chinese buffet at some point. The tofu banh mi is a dream for vegans. Instead of the usual fried tofu, this is sautéed in a brown (soy-based?) sauce with onions. They take the mayo out for vegans but you can add it back in if you are vegetarian. The pickles and cucumbers are delicious, and the bread is fresh. Our friend got a pork banh mi and said it was good. We are pescatarian so we got a basket of fried catfish, which were crispy and hot. It was a batter coating instead of cornmeal but it was crispy and tender. Fries have Old Bay or some knockoff--in any case delicious and the best fries I've had in a while. Service was quick and attentive. I would happily go again the next time I go to Alameda. read more

fried rice fried rice please get their fried rice! the best! pho broth is always delicious!! overall our go to pho spot

We came here for lunch on a Saturday. This restaurant is attached to Bucket O' Crawfish. It's also right next to Rodeway Inn. It's a pretty good size restaurant, walked in and got seated right away. They offered tea but they didn't have decaf or herbal tea. I told the server I had a cold and wanted something warm and he offered to bring me a warm glass of water. I thought that was very thoughtful of him. I squeezed some lime in there at it was perfect. We ordered a couple of soup, a vegetarian pho and seafood soup w/ vegetable broth. Both were very tasty and hit the spot. Service was amazing and the best service we've had in a while. We will definitely come back for more pho. read more

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This restaurant shares location w Bucket O' Crawfish. Neither side was very busy. In the past, this was my Go-To for pho w my Dad. Service was mediocre. Had to ask my server 3 times for ice water and hot tea. She finally brought it out ‍. The pho was decent...nothing spectacular. It hit the spot only because I was HANGRY. Will I return...only in a pinch. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - 01. Pho Dac Biet...combo beef and added meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

The food is delicious. Portions are huge and the service is amazing. My family and I came here on a Tuesday at 2 pm. I believe our server was Francisco. We believe he was the best server we have ever had at any restaurant . (I was a server for 4 years ) He brought us our food and kept having to come back over 10 times but he was still just so kind. He came by multiple times to check up on us. The sizes of the noodles soups are Small, Large and X-Large. I ordered a large and it was the first time I was unable to finish a noodle soup. It was delicious. I had to pack the rest to-go. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Over the weekend I was looking for a bowl of soup for the soul. We had visited Ph Anh Dao once before this, on New Year's Day and it was delightful so we thought we'd pay them another visit! The restaurant is very spacious, so spacious that two different restaurants occupy the same building! The staff are shared as well. I will say it's a hard to get the staff's attention. They stand at the main register in the middle of the lobby and it's hard for them to see you waive your hand depending on where you're seated. But once they do see you, they're very quick to tend to you! It's got a ton of natural light and endless seating. There is also a small parking lot behind the building, it's in the same parking lot as the hotel parking spaces but the hotel spaces are marked. I'm personally a huge fan of tripe and tendon, but I always feel like I never get enough of those when I get pho at other places. Pho Anh Dao offers a build your own pho so I got a large bowl of pho with only tripe and tendon ($14.50). I also swapped the regular noodles for Ho Fun noodles ($0.50). We also got a bowl of Garlic Noodles with Grilled Beef & Egg Rolls ($17). The garlic noodle bowl is the main reason we came back, even though soup was the main goal! And of course, we grabbed a cup of Viet iced coffee. I totally forgot to snap a picture of the drink menu, but I do remember the drinks being reasonably priced. My bowl of pho came out super fast! They gave generous portions of both tripe and tendon, so I was super happy about that. I tried the broth on its own before adding in any veggies. I prefer a very deep and rich pho broth, this was very light/bland and honestly wasn't hot enough. The Ho Fun noodles were slightly firm because of the broth temperature. I'm also usually not one to add sauce directly into my pho, but it needed it. Even after adding hoisin, sriracha, and toppings, the pho was just okay. I was pretty disappointed but anytime I'm given a hearty serving of food, I can be pretty forgiving. The viet iced coffee was very well rounded. A lot less sweet than other viet iced coffees you can get in the area which I appreciate. It kind of tastes like they only use milk or cream rather than condensed milk, the coffee itself has that nice roasty/bitter flavor viet coffee is known for. I'll have to grab the Thai iced tea next time! We had asked if could get the Thai iced tea with coffee added into it but they said they sadly couldn't do that. The Garlic Noodles with grilled beef and egg rolls was great! Just like the first time we had it in January. The tender beef paired with a bite of chewy noodles was the perfect mixture of sweet soy sauce and garlic. I would definitely come back a third time just for this! read more

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Quick service, good food, good drinks. I got the Thai tea and it wasn't too sweet like a lot of places I've been to, the garlic noodles were perfectly seasoned, and the shrimp fried rice had big pieces of shrimp in it, no skimping here! read more

My daughter's favorite Cajun restaurant Bucket of Crawfish is also owned by this family. Quality/Quantity - Today we supported the Cajun side and got the following: Cajun Wings - 10 pieces. Love me some deep fried wings! Glad we got the larger order. I think I ate most of the wings. Fried perfectly and each wing was of good size. Combo #1 - Crawfish, mussels, and shrimp (head off for $2 extra) with mild Cajun sauce. We also added 1 extra corn. Garlic Noodles - Regular size. How can you NOT like butter and garlic! We should have ordered a large...? But actually it was more than enough. Crawfish Fried Rice - This was actually better than expected and of generous size. Atmosphere - This was a brother/sister shared location. But now it seems like it is one business...? The sister owns the Bucket of Crawfish and the brother owns Pho Anh Dao. But today they seated all of us on the Pho side. Fairly large space. Still very few customers here even for a Saturday when we visit, so good for us. In the past, it was hard to find parking, but it is not a problem now. Plenty of street parking and I think they share a private lot with the motel next door...? Open 6 days a week, from noon until 9pm; closed Mondays. Service - Good/excellent; 5 stars as usual. We also like supporting the locals and family run businesses. We have supported this business since the "shooting." Optional bibs. This is a finger food type restaurant. Price - $99 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014 at this location and since 2010 in Utah. read more

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Yummy food, variety of menu items. And bonus being connected to Bucket o Crawfish! Free parking in lot behind restaurant.

I used to go here a lot many years ago... the food has changed poorly. The pho soup, mediocre. Affordable, yes! If you're on a budget and need food fast this the place to go. It's not my first go to. When time is limited it's better than the fast food places in this area. Shout out to the only latino host in the front that serves Vietnamese coffee pretty good. Banh mi sandwiches are terrible. Bread roll harder than a rock and whoever made my sandwich was having a bad day. If you want tasteful, amazing pho Sidestreet Pho on Encinal ave near Park st. (Alameda) is the place to go. Phenomenal. Soup, always piping hot! read more

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Delicious pho and menu is packed with good choices. The staff is friendly and the service was good.

Bad customer service I wanted to place an order for pickup they left me on the line and never got back

One of my favorite places to go and have some soup whenever I'm having a day off because it's nearby... My 5 stars mostly go to their customer service!!! Those servers are so sweet and always welcoming. I love their spring rolls with a side of peanut butter but i just wish they could make the rolls little bit richer... I had the beef stew with egg noodles this time and it was so good! Pictures below lol It's a good spot for rainy days for friends and family. read more

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Great service (Francisco), fine Bahn Mi sandwiches and excellent Pho. The best part is that you can get your Pho in small, medium, large or extra large. I'm a big guy and I love the small size so I'm not sloshing around for the rest of the day read more

Was initially a bit skeptical coming here because it felt weird that the pho placed shared a space with the Bucket o Crawfish, but they probably have the best pho on the island. The food came out fast and piping hot. Prices were very reasonable and portions are generous. Servers are always very nice and helpful. This is our new go to pho spot on the island! We also love the option of getting fries with our pho. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

3.5 and feeling generous to round up. My visit took place this past Thursday late evening as a first-timer. This place shares with a crawfish place. Upon walking in, head to the right for Pho Anh Dao and left for crawfish. The restaurant was surprisingly empty. Just like at every pho restaurant, I usually get Pho Tai, this time was no different. The broth was delicious and I didn't feel thirsty later. The beef was tender and had just the right amount, I actually would've liked a little more noodles. The bean sprouts were extremely fresh and crunchy. Sauces were provided separately and already pre-poured into little dishes. The fried tofu with garlic sauce was shared and it wasn't overly greasy or fried. The sauce paired nicely with the crisp of the tofu. I can't personally say to not order the beef stew noodles as I didn't try it, but the broth looked a little too oily with the naked eye and someone's stomach didn't quite feel well later. Service was great, food came out really quickly, and restrooms were clean. I'd order the Pho Tai again in the future if I'm craving pho and in this part of Alameda. #29/2021 read more

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Unlike most places, this place gives you a decent amount of food. Taste wise, it was pretty good but could be better. I had no issues with anything on my visit. I will give this a well deserved 4 stars. read more

Just tried out this spot today. I ordered the #9 Pho Large size. They also have XL if you have a bigger appetite. I would say the broth is is pretty good. It arrived fresh n hot. Service was very good n I felt welcomed the minute I walked in. There's plenty of parking in the back so thats a big plus for me. I definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for some good pho! read more

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GREAT bowl of pho that hit the spot. The soup is light yet deep in flavor. Whenever I want a bowl of pho, I'll definitely be thinking of this place. I also appreciated how the bean sprouts were obviously washed Nice and straightforward service. Good amount of indoor seating and plenty of free street parking as this is a tiny bit off the main Webster street section read more

Currently fighting a cold and was craving some Pho. I haven't had pho since moving to the bay three years ago and thought I'd give this a try as it's super close to home. I was very pleased with the quality and quantity in my to-go order. The ingredients were fresh and neatly packed. The broth was hot and ready to serve when I got home! The small portion is great, but I recommend the large if you're VERY hungry. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Hands down the best pho in the Bay Area! I've been going here since they opened and it's the most flavorful broth anywhere! Extra large number one is the way to go. $15.50! You'll be stuffed and the sprouts in mint leaves are very fresh. Yes, there's been a few times that were a bit of a miss but overall it is fantastic. About 10 to 20% cheaper than most places and about 30 to 50% more plentiful. Did I mention it's delicious?! Brisket, tendon, tripe yum yum yum. If you've tried a few places in Alameda and haven't tried this place, give it a whirl! You can also order the seafood from the place a joined next door. Highly recommend the fried catfish plate! read more

My partner and I picked up some small beef pho with extra meat from Pho Anh Dao on an extremely rainy day. We were immediately greeted at the door and was led to a table/seat. However, we only wanted some food to go so we ordered by the counter instead. While waiting, we got to serve the space, which apparently was split between pho Anh dao and a crawfish boil restaurant. The menus themselves are split between the two-- pho Anh dao's menu on one side and the Cajun restaurant's menu on the flip side. Our order came out in about 10 minutes, so quick and efficient! It took us 10 more minutes to drive home and the pho was still piping HOT by that time: everything was packed beautifully and snugly. I had ordered extra meat for my pho as well, and it was definitely worth it. They add a considerable amount of extra meat for $4! The pho itself had a deep, delicious, complex broth. Springy and chewy noodles, and the veggies included were fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed my pho and I'll be sure to come back again. read more

I ordered the seafood noodle soup and the broth just didn't hit the spot. I can't explain the flavor but it didn't seem like they focus much on the broth. The hofun tasted like overnight hofun. Some of the pieces were still hard. I love imitation crab meat but I don't think it should belong in a Vietnamese noodle soup. It just doesn't blend with this type of cuisine. All I can say is that I tried it. Will I come back? Most likely not. I rather drive through the tunnel and head toward international for better Vietnamese noodles. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Our go to pho spot. They are fast, friendly, and affordable. I don't like it when a certain waitress works there though because she does NOT know how to make the Vietnamese iced coffee properly. She's nice and all, I just don't order the coffee when she's there, which is a bummer because I rarely get to drink that type of coffee. read more

I ordered on the phone and came to pick it up. It was ready quick so that was great! I ordered the usual pho (number 1 I think). The broth was still hot when I got home. It was good and I'd definitely order again. I did get confused about parking. read more

Pho has a big portion. Appetizers egg rolls are cheap ($5.50) compared to Tri-valley area($9.50 or more). One more thing, they have chili oil! read more

To put it quite simply, Pho Anh Dao is a nice spot for a solid bowl of pho; a nice bowl of warm comfort with no nonsense, just substance. I have been here on multiple occasions for a casual outing with friends/family for Vietnamese food. A few things I really like about this place is the ease of parking, the friendly service, and the availability of seating due to it's large dining area. Everything here is served at a nice affordable price and is just solid overall. It's not pho I would go far out of my way for but when the pho craving hits and Pho Anh Dao is close-by, it's a solid spot to go to to satisfy those cravings. read more

We came here on a week night and it was pretty empty with only a couple of other tables. But the bar and southern food side was pretty busy and you could hear a lot of chatter from that end. We ordered the curry rice plate and an egg roll vermicelli bowl. The chicken curry was pretty good and tasted like the yellow curry in Thai restaurants. However the chicken was very dry and the veggies in the curry was still hard. The whole dish was like lukewarm and the rice tasted a bit old. The vermicelli was pretty good but the egg rolls were bigger than what you'd expect though they were overcooked and there were only 3 egg rolls. The was very little of the peanut sauce on the side too, which was kind of disappointing. We parked in the street right in front of the restaurant because we weren't too sure about the parking lot attached to this place since it seemed to be split with a neighboring motel so we didn't bother. read more

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Great food with great server who made sure to check in every now and then. Nice local business. The pho was delicious. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Pho Anh Dao is the second location of this business, the first in Oakland off E 18th by Lake Merritt which I used to go to a lot when I was growing up. This place shares a space with a crawfish restaurant. I tried it once because there was an anniversary 2-for-1 special. I went and it was pretty good. They have a parking lot next to a Drive Thru Peet's. I'd consider trying them again. read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Place is huge and has plenty of seats and easy parking. Food was good and price was decent. Nothing too crazy. Simple and nice place.

Pho Anh Dao might not have the best pho in Alameda, but it is by far the best place to get pho in terms of value. There are many places to get pho in Alameda, but at Pho Anh Dao, you can get an XL portion, that actually has XL portions, for around 14 dollars (it was cheaper before). The pho itself is mediocre; the soup tastes good enough to want to finish the broth, yet not good enough to blow you away. There is slightly more than enough meat per portion of each bowl, and if you get an extra large there will be enough noodles to keep you full for a while. Their rice dishes are pretty good too with decent portions; yet I would still recommend getting a bowl of their pho in terms of value. Even their Bahn Mi's go as cheap as 6 dollars, if that is not enough to convince you to try them out I do not know what would. Overall the service is above good, the food quality is slightly above average, and the value is remarkable; hands down a possible go-to pho place in Alameda. read more

I went there today with my little family. The food was great. the service was awesome. Long story short, my daughter left her bracelet there and was historically crying for it. I called them, and they searched up and down and found it for her. We appreciate the over and beyond customer service they've given. read more

The food here is absolutely amazing and on top of that the servers here are very polite and keep the place well maintained, our server, Minh was so so kind to us and we will definitely be coming back soon, the ambiance of this place is also nice and calming read more

One of us ordered a bowl of pho and the other ordered the crawfish and clams. Both orders were served within five minutes, in my opinion waaaay too fast. The pho was luke warm and so was the seafood boil. We asked them to warm up the bowl of pho twice and the broth still wasn't hot. The seafood boil was not good and I asked them to remove it from my tab. Overall, the food didn't taste fresh or like there was any effort put into our dishes. We will never come back to this place. read more

Food always amazing, service is quick, plus price you cant beat‼ i come here almost everyday ordering the same thing n it never gets old. love this place read more

Finally had the chance to come out and we decided on Pho! We got the #1 phodacbiet, and kalbi beef rice plate. A couple changes to accommodate the Covid scene being qr code menus to reduce potential surface transmissions, utinsels/napkins/condiments are brought out with the food or at request. Staff was cleaning constantly around so thats surely reassuring. Food came out quick and it was delicious! Loved my hearty bowl of noodle soup. The meat was great, definitely good to have on a colder day or any day in fact. Will definitely return for more Pho!! read more

Pho Anh Dao Alameda - Vietnamese Near Me - Alameda, California

Great pho & great service. Food is prepared quickly for takeout :) #1 is my favorite pho to order. read more

Great place for quick Vietnamese. Love their grilled pork banh mi and shrimp & pork spring rolls. Recently ordered pickup through DoorDash (I had gift card), which I figured would be the same price as ordering over the phone (510-263-8577). Not so. Despite skipping DoorDash's "delivery fee" (obviously--I picked it up myself) and "Service fee," DoorDash still got their cut by inflating Pho Anh Dao's prices by ~14% overall. The banh mi in particular was a full 33% over menu price! DoorDash is being really sneaky about this (a service fee would've been more transparent). But is Pho Anh Dao complicit in these shenanigans? Have they signed an agreement to let DoorDash inflate Pho Anh Dao prices? I feel like they must have. And I don't think it's a good move on their part. read more

I was chilling at home in the Flatlands. I started craving Pho !!! So I jumped into my Whip and rolled to Alameda and Pho Anh Dao . I parked my Whip in their Parking lot in the rear and rolled in . I was Greeted and Seated by my Server. My Server brought me a glass of Water and a Menu to Peruse . I Ordered the Butterfly Prawns and Spring Rolls for an Appetizer . I ordered a Large Bowl of Pho Bac Diet for my Main Course. My Server brought my Spring-rolls first with a Peanut Dipping Sauce . The Rolls were tightly wrapped and had Shrimp, Pork and Shredded lettuce as a filling. They had a great flavor with the Dipping Sauces. Out next was the Butterfly Prawns that came with a Dipping Sauce also . These were the Bomb !!! They tasted great!!! Last but not least was my Large Bowl of Pho Bac Diet !! It came with a plate of Bean Sprouts , Jalapeño Peppers and a Slice of Lime . The Broth was light but Hearty . There was a good amount of Meat and Noodles. I added a Dab of Hoisin Sauce for added flavor and Slammed the Bowl of Pho !!! Service was Good And Friendly !! Decor was Modern and Clean with LCD TVS for Entertainment!! Pho Anh Dao is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment!!! Review 1800- reached 2017 read more

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