This location is not my first choice but they did my pho very well. I will go again and was quite satisfied.

A BAD hole in the wall restaurant. So this is my best friend's Vietnamese restaurant and she invited me there last night. It is truly a hole in the wall, independently owned restaurant. The people there were very nice, but it's definitely one of those places where you don't want to look closely at anything! I had the #8 - vermicelli bowl with spring rolls. The bowl looked like a typical bowl with the accompanying fish sauce. It did smell a bit off, but I didn't think too much of it as my friend eats here all the time. The restaurant was filled with the typical grease smoke and the skip orders were a constant sound. Needless to say, I ate my bowl until I was full because it seemed to be a popular place. About 3 hours later, my stomach and intestines had a slight burn-y feeling and I thought it was indigestion. Nope! It hit me at 1 AM, running to the bathroom at full tilt, scared that I was going to defecate in my Pjs. It had continued into the next day were I had to call in sick to work. I am a strong supporter of small family businesses, but this experience will haunt me and I won't be going back. Too bad. read more

Food is good and very consistent. Have never had a bad meal or experience. Skip orders are also well packaged and always complete.

Gave this place a try after being disappointed with another Vietnamese restaurant in St. Albert. We were pleasantly surprised to find it busy on a weekday and the menu had a lot of variety including a kids option for Pho with meatballs, brisket, and no scallion and beverage for $5! We opted for plain wonton soup for our toddler, but none the less impressive! My husband had the adult version of the Pho with meatballs and brisket - the large was under $8. I had the vermicelli bowl with steak, shrimp, and spring rolls which was $10. The fish sauce was seasoned nicely and I appreciated the 3 options of hot sauce on our table in addition to hoisson sauce. I enjoyed everything except the shrimp... next time, I'll just order the steak and spring roll vermicelli for $2 less - $8 (a great price!). Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The one thing I didn't like... I asked for a half cup of rice for my toddler to have with her bowl of wont ton soup... and we were charged $2.00 for 10 cents worth of rice. I did notice that their menu had bubble tea! We ran out of time on this particular visit but I look forward to trying their bubble tea next time! There was an entire page of specialty drinks at the back of the menu - smoothies, shakes, pearl tea, etc. We will definitely return again - although, I'll skip the $2.00 1/2 cup of plain white rice, lol! read more

Worst Pho ever. Ordered by Skip the Dishes and we got garbage. The Pho order was 2 large Steak, and requested to have veggies added. What we got was 2 child sizes orders because the kids were marked as "Less meat, add veg". And guess what? No veggies. I'm sticking to my normal restaurant- Pho Han Pastuer read more

I don't usually head to St. Albert for pho, but I had to be there for business reasons on such a cold and snowy day that I was craving a bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup badly. Pho Anh Sang is one of the handful of Vietnamese restaurants in St. Albert and was reasonably close to where we had to be, so we ventured there for lunch. The interior looked pretty much like most of the pho places I have been - plain tables and chairs with no-frills as far as decorating goes. Menu choices and prices are also in line with other Vietnamese restaurants. Bowls of pho will run you six or seven dollars depending on size, vermicelli bowls around seven or eight, and there is a variety of other dishes incorporating meat and noodles. We started off with an order of onion cakes. They were served hot and crispy in a basket, without being greasy. A couple of plates would have been nice, but otherwise the cakes were quite enjoyable. Of course, I had a small bowl of Pho Tai (medium steak). It was piping hot from start to finish, had a decent amount of meat and noodles, and a good tasting broth. I wasn't blown away by any one element of the soup, but it certainly hit the spot. He had a grilled chicken vermicelli bowl. I tasted a small piece of chicken and it was good, and he was overall happy with his meal. To me, the bowl seemed small, but with a final bill that was only around $20 before the tip, it was economical. If I am in St. Albert and crave pho, I will definitely head back to Pho Anh Sang and I recommend others do the same. read more

I don't eat very often in St. Albert but I was in the area after a soccer tournament and a bunch of my teammates and I were craving in pho. Someone suggested Pho Anh Sang so we went there to satisfy our pho cravings. Place is your typical Vietnamese restaurant - couple tables, bare and simplistic. Who cares though? As long as the food is good, I'm happy! So to the food, we ordered a couple of appetizers to share and each our own vermicilli noodles/bowls of pho. I'll just tell you what I had/tasted. - Fried spring rolls ($4) - you get four and comes with dipping sauce. Crunchy. Decent but nothing that you can't get elsewhere. - Fresh rolls ($4) - you get two rolls cut into four pieces. I like these more but maybe I'm just biased in general? - Pho ga ($9 for large) - tasty simple broth. Good amount of noodles and comes with the usual sides. I didn't have it but the vietnamese ice coffee ($3-4) looked really good. They put it through one of those mini sifters, then you mix it with the condensed milk at the bottom of your cup and then pour it into a cup with ice. I don't drink coffee but this looked delicious! Same for their mango bubble tea ($4). YUM. Good Vietnamese place in St. Albert if your craving pho or something cheap and delicious. Give it a try. They even accept cards surprisingly! read more

A little birdie told me that excellent pho can be had in St. Albert so off I went to answer this question: can there actually be good pho in the vanilla suburb of St. Albert? Pho Anh Sang is in a strip mall along St. Albert Trail, don't blink as its signage is completely dwarfed by its neighbours: Fatburgers and Subway. If you blink you would miss it. Lots of parking so no issue at all. Once I walked in, the first impression was questionable. I arrived shortly after the lunch rush, every table was dirty and the somewhat grouchy waitress motioned me towards one of the dirty table, there I sat and waited. There were a few holes along the wall, the place definitely need a little bit of TLC. The TV showing the news looked like it has been on continuously since the 80s and the place relied on the two small windows for light, not very bright at all. It looked like the waitress was doing bookkeeping work at the end table and my arrival had interrupted her. Eventually she came with tea, menu and a dirty cloth. She seriously needed to wash that cloth, it reeked of week old food. After the waitress wiped the table, the entire table smelled sour and unappetizing; I considered walking out after smelling the cloth. The complimentary tea was really weak and borderline on being classified as warm water. I quickly ordered the large #36 pho with briskets, tendons and ve don and hoped for the best. There were the usual assortment of condiments: saracha, hoisin, chili oil, chili sauce, a nice sprig of basil, a small bit of lime and a good amount of sprouts; oh wait, no fresh peppers? Sadness hit me, they didn't have any of my beloved fresh thai chilis. The food service was slower than most pho places, I had enough time to write 3 or 4 emails, which is slow by pho standards. The bowl arrived steaming hot and smelled fantastic. I took a spoonful before adding the condiments, it was delicious, a bit lighter than most other restaurants' broth but it was good broth; as good as any other broth I have tasted. Some may argue that it needed salt but I would say that it was perfect; once the appropriate amount of chili oil has been added, of course. Toppings wise, there was an adequate amount of meat on top. The ve don was disappointing, the menu mentioned "crunchy frank" but I was served soft overcooked frank slices. The portion was quite generous though with a good amount of noodles. At $9.50 for a large, I really can't complain about the value at all. When I was ready to leave, I stood at the cashier counter for a long time, watching commercial after commercial on TV, the waitress never came but eventually the chef himself came out to take my money. So, was it worth the drive to St. Albert to experience Pho Anh Sang's bowl of pho, yes it was, the broth was amazing. Would I stop here again, yes, if I am in the neighbourhood. Overall, the service was questionable, the staffs can use a little bit of restaurant hygiene training, the place can use some fixing-up but the pho was top notch (skip the ve don though) - take out may be a good alternative here. read more

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Ordered this place Skip the Dishes. I actually couldn't eat my beef sate as it smelt absolutely wretched. There were no veggies in it and the basil that came with it was rotten. Sons regular pho looks like water for broth- flavorless and just off looking. read more

Was ok. Not terrible; not bad. But ok. It's a dingy hole in the wall that certainly isn't focused on decor or tidiness but the owner who served us was pleasant and prompt. If you're at this stripmall and hungry NOW, don't hesitate. But if you've got time to shop around and looking for something extra to your dining experience I think I'd go somewhere else. read more

I eat here once a week but that might increase once winter hits. Nothing's better then a warm bowl of Pho on a cold night. This place is authentic Vietnamese cuisine that's best in St Albert. I prefer the Pho or the Vermicelli bowl over their rice dishes. I still haven't had their salad rolls but the spring rolls have a nice crunch but leave a little to be desired. I usually don't have room after dinner but I really enjoy Vietnamese iced coffees and they do it exactly how I like it. I haven't seen any Nam-wiches on their menu and I wish there were cuz they are quite tasty and normally well priced. read more

The food here is not freshly prepared and very mediocre. Vermicelli bowl arrived too quickly for the meats to have been freshly cooked. The chicken and prawns were dry and the lettuce and veg were sparse and also not fresh. The biggest issue is the cleanliness. Very dirty everywhere. Bathrooms are filthy. Clutter is piled up. If the areas customers see are in that condition, I can only imagine the state of the kitchen. Would not recommend eating here. Ever. read more

I live in St. Albert, and if I can avoid going to Edmonton for food I try to. There are a couple Vietnamese places in St. Albert, and Pho Anh Sang is one of them. Its a hole in the wall restaurant tucked into a mini-mall just off Mckenney ave. The decor is barren and basic but I love it. It is family run, the food is cheap, fresh and fast. read more

I happened to be in the area and decided to try out this restaurant for a quick lunch. Reviews on Yelp were mixed on food quality but consistent on service quality. I hesitated to try but needed to get back to the office so I decided to give it a try. Well, this appears to be a classic family run restaurant. Service was not what I would expect in Canada, but consistent with my experiences having meals at similar places in Asia. Do not expect hellos on your way in, prompt checking in, and even the simpler things like having your meal placed out in front of you by the waiter - they just silently slide it on the side of the table for you to reposition all on your own. I'm less fussed about these things and was more interested in the quality of the food. How was it? Well, bland. Flavourless pho with very skimpy meat portions along with very dry and tasteless spring rolls. A disappointment. I probably won't come back given the many other Vietnamese options in St. Albert. read more

Unfortunately I have to agree with many of the reviews posted here. I love pho and was hoping this could be my hometown go to. I actually thought the pho was decent, not great and not awful... but the level of cleanliness (or lack thereof) in this establishment made my fiancé finally say we were done here after a few visits. The service is bad, and our final visit saw every unoccupied table in the place full of dirty dishes. There was food on the floor, and the owner (who was obviously sick with a cold) sat behind the cash register loudly hacking, coughing and sucking snot as we ate. As stated before, were done here and won't return. read more

Entering the restaurant, one is left with the thought of a dirty, dilapidated, low budget storage space. There is a table in the dining area for family to sit at to read papers, watch TV, and do paperwork with a back area of piled up junk. Servers (owners?) do not greet you but walk up to table and drop off menus and ignore you until you get their attention to order. Do not expect to engage in any dialogue as they do care one iota about you but rather that you are going to pay. Food was ok (bun noodles were dry and pho was very salty) considering complete lack of cleanliness until ... we found a black hair in the pho. Staff didn't care and simply went back to siting behind register until we walked up to pay. Complete disinterest in transaction until it was noticed that we gave 0% tip then some passion (emotions) were displayed. So disappointed in this restaurant as we ate there many years ago and it was excellent. What happened? Dirty, zero customer service, and sub-par food. How it is still open is beyond me. read more

Wait staff doesn't appear to have any interest in customer service. They communicate with a series of grunts or one word responses, and will not be there to check in on you. If you want a water refill, you'll need to go and wait at the front until somebody notices you to ask for it. Doesn't appear to be the most hygienic place either. That being said, the pho is always really tasty and the price is very decent for the portion size you get. Take out is a better option. read more

I have lived in St. Albert for 8 years now and have enjoyed many a meal from here. One of my favorite menu items is the Bun 5 Mau. It is a Vermicelli bowl that has Julienne Pork, Meat Ball, Fried Roll, Grilled Pork, & Grilled Chicken. I find the service to be good here and prompt. My wife usually gets the chicken Pho and she really enjoys it. My kids get the brisket with noodles kids meal with no soup and they love it. We sometime also get the green onion cakes too and they are ok .. nothing to rave about. My family enjoys the food from here and we love to support local St. Albert business! read more

Great food but the bathroom was filthy you no what they say about bathrooms if it is clean in the can the food must be good food is excellent but clean up your Bathrooms. read more

I have tried many Vietnamese places but this is by far my favourite. If you are looking for a cheap bowl of pho or a noodle bowl look no further. No, the tables don't get cleared right away, but we are in and out of there in less than 45 mins (usually 30!) even if the place is packed. #11, 22 and 44 are our favourites and you can't go wrong with the green onion cakes. Never paid more than $30 for a meal for two of us, and the tea is free! read more

Definitely a smaller place, but the food is good. After ordering, the food comes out within a couple minutes. While this is very convenient for me, some people may think "well how can this be fresh at all?" And that's a valid concern. Fortunately it does not affect the taste. Other people I've gone with have commented that the place isn't very clean and that there's some dirt and stains on the wall. It's really not that bad at all and the food is great, service is quick, and the prices are reasonable! Will be going again! read more

We stopped here a couple weeks ago to have dinner during the week. The lady that seated us was rude and seemed inconvenienced when we asked for water and tea. She went into the back and was loudly talking in vietnamese to the cook, almost yelling at him. The restaurant seemed dirty and the food was bland with no flavor, just noodles and very few vegetables. When we asked for the bill, the lady again appeared annoyed to be asked for something. I dont think will ever return here. There is alot of other options for Vietnamese food in St.Albert. read more

This place serves up dreck. I don't know what these other Yelp users see in it. From flat, largely flavourless pho to hard uninspired spring rolls, the food at Pho Anh Sang is not good. read more

Not a bad little place to eat, but was a little let down by the portion sizes. Ordered grilled chicken and I got such a small portion.

their soup tastes great, it doesnt have loads of meat but i dont mind hte broth its nice, i love their green onion cakes, and the garlicky chili sauce they have i asked n its home made it tastes amazing!! also its very cheap and filling, a great option on a cold day read more

Pho Anh Sang is one of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants. Their vermicelli bowls are excellent (the meat is of higher quality than most "Bun" I've had) and pho soup very good. The prices are reasonable and quality consistent. This is a small family restaurant and the service reflects this, but is never bad. I find the quality very reliable, not hit and miss, like many Vietnamese restaurants I've visited. read more