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I wish I had found this restaurant sooner. 10/10! The interior was super cute. It was really spacious. It gave a comforting vibe. They had a big menu with lots to choose from. I ordered the 44. Net spring rolls and my partner ordered the 34. Korean style short ribs. And the chicken wings to share as an appetizer. We also ordered passion fruit juice to wash it all down. Let me tell you everything tasted soooo good. It was delicious every bite was perfect. The chicken wings didn't need any sauce for dipping and was good on its own. The passion fruit juice was so refreshing and sweet. The korean short ribs had a nice marinade to it. While we weren't checked on at all by any of the servers thats okay. You just got to wave them down and they'll come by. I'll definitely will come back to try the Pho next time.
Love that the portions are huge and they give a hearty serving of meat not just the noodles in the pho. We ordered the medium bowl and we were all stuffed. Solid pho in the Richmond/Albany area. The broth is delicious but there seems to be a good amount of msg. I would probably not order the nem neuong nha trang again. The spring roll wrapper was very tough and the sauce was okay. The egg rolls however were tasty, crispy and freshly made.
Wow.. I'm still thinking about this place!! It is THAT good. The broth is out of this world. It's insanely fresh and aromatic, I suggest trying it before adding your hoisin, chili and toppings cause it deserves its own moment! Service is quick, friendly and attentive. Location at first looks a little iffy but there's parking next to the building and the inside is new, updated and clean. For three bowls of pho and two appetizers it was around $80 plus tip! Not bad. Will be back for sure!
I used to live in San Jose and if you know San Jose, you know there is no shortage of amazing pho spots. My go to places back then were Pho Dao and Pho San Jose. After moving to the East Bay almost two years ago, I have mainly stuck with Pho Auntie 7 in Castro Valley or Pho Huong Que in Oakland. Both are solid and Pho Huong Que even has its own parking lot with very reasonable prices, which is rare. Pho Ao Sen was never really on my radar, probably because of the prices. That changed when my coworker kept raving about it and sent me a picture that looked too good to ignore. I went during lunch and was surprised to see they also have a big parking lot. The first thing I noticed when walking in was how clean and presentable the place looked. It immediately stood out since that is not always the case with pho restaurants. The service was also impressive. They checked in often and refilled my water without me even asking. I ordered a bowl of pho with brisket and beef balls along with the nem nuong rolls. Whenever I see nem nuong rolls on a menu, I have to order them so I can compare them to the famous ones from Brodard in SoCal. These rolls were excellent and honestly on par with Brodard, which says a lot. I also appreciated that each table had freshly chopped Thai chilies. Most places only offer sriracha or sambal, but I like my food extra spicy, so being able to add fresh chilies to the nem nuong dipping sauce was a big win. The pho itself really impressed me. Their brisket is hands down the best I have had anywhere, even compared to San Jose spots. It was meaty, super tender, and sliced differently than the usual thin cuts you find elsewhere. They also give very generous portions of meat. Between the quality and the quantity, the price absolutely makes sense. After this visit, I can confidently say Pho Ao Sen is my new go to spot in Oakland. I cannot wait to go back and try more from their menu.
Now my Go-To in the area! Came here with a group of friends (~8 people) after an event nearby (around 4:45PM Saturday), they seated us to the long tables where it's easy to chat and have our own space. I appreciate that mindfulness. They are quick to give us menu and help us with any questions we have. I order the Shrimp Spring Roll (Gỏi Cuốn) with their house sauce and it was delicious! The shrimp was a nice size, not like those small ones. I love the overall portion and the way they stacked the spring roll (see picture). This is now my go-to in the area for a well sized group. My friends enjoyed their pho, which undoubtedly looks great and have generous portions! I think you can't ever go wrong ask the server what do they recommend or is most popular too if you're ever stuck. This place gives me those classic southeast Asian family space with modern touches. Service: 5/5; quick to respond and answered our question, and quick to serve Ambiance: 5/5; Not loud close to dinner time Saturday. Good amount of space for kids. Bathroom: Yes; it's on the shorter side which is great if you have smaller stature or little ones that only need a bit of an assistance. They do have wheelchair friendly bars but is on the lower side. Parking: Yes; there's a FREE parking lot next to it.
This is a nostalgic place for my family up in NorCal. The staff is super nice and they renovated the place. It looks very modern. Parking is somewhat difficult given it's popularity. I got the nem nuong as the appetizer which was great and the pho dac biet was great as well. The broth was very good and the noodles and meat portion was good. I was so full from the meal.
Best pho in Oakland unless someone can prove me wrong! Service was great! Restaurant looks great! Bathrooms are great! Came from Sacramento to come eat here every week
My family and I have been going to Ao Sen since their location was on International Blvd! The food quality and service has never waver My favorite is their Bun Bo Hue- super flavorful broth and great choice of meat My parents love their Pho Tai- the broth has the perfect amount of oil and seasoning, tender slabs of beef They have a parking lot- dont leave anything in the car! No one is responsible for your stuff but YOU (Just like anywhere you park) Food prices increase due to many reasons and it clearly states on their menu if you pay with a certain method, theres a surcharge To-go boxes are 50 cent because its their own plastic container that theyre giving to you- its pretty common now Whats important is that Ao Sen is consistent with their food and service The ambiance is very nice, each table has its own little light on top which gives off a warm vibe Music choice is very settled and bathroom super clean One of my favorites to visit in Oakland, highly recommended!
What do you think about this old and moldy chili jar that is being served to customers? Everything in this ao Sen restaurant is very very expensive compared restaurant in San Jose. broken rice of thiên huong in San Jose much much better than here and cheaper than ao Sen.
Prices went way up since we were last here but service and the food are still good. Parking lot was full so their business is good! Got the #38 bun entree and two pho tai #16 bowls. They were good about cleaning the tables and bringing shared bowls and plastic forks and spoons for my kids. They give hot tea for adults and water for kids which is nice also. You pay at the back when you are done. It's a nice redone space after Covid. Still one of our favorite pho spots in the Bay.
My husband and I went here for the first time for lunch with my sister and brother in law. The staff were friendly and the food was truly delicious! The dishes were so fresh, flavorful, and plentiful! It was a great experience and I'm already thinking about the next trip back to experience more! Love love love it!!!! Cảm ơn chị Yến!
Pho Ao Sen came highly recommended to me by some friends, and I'm glad to say it met the hype! I decided to get pho, and while the bowl was smaller and more expensive than I'm used to, it was super flavorful! It's one of the best bowls of pho I've ever had. The quality of the meat was good. I especially liked the tendon and tripe. The service was also super friendly, although it helps to have someone with you who speaks Vietnamese. My future mother-in-law brought me here for this visit, and she's familiar with the staff, which helped a lot. The interior of the restaurant looks super modern. I don't visit Oakland often due to safety concerns, but the food there is just too good! Another plus is that Pho Ao Sen has its own parking lot, so you don't need to deal with street parking. And a small tip, if you pay with cash, you can avoid their surcharge!
8 days ago
Our boss brought us to Pho Ao Sen for lunch, and we had a great experience! The pho was delicious--the broth was flavorful and comforting, and the beef was tender with generous portions. We also tried the crispy egg rolls, which were really good and paired perfectly with the fresh herbs and dipping sauce. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were satisfying, and the service was friendly. Definitely a great spot for authentic Vietnamese food. I'd happily come back again! read more
I wasn't feeling well and was craving something soupy, so I decided to finally try this place after having it on my want-to-go list for years. I ordered the House Special Combination, which came with sliced steak, brisket, flank, tendon, tripe, and beef meatballs. The broth was rich and fragrant, and the fresh noodles had a great chewy texture that I really enjoyed. The only downside was that the surrounding area left a bit sketchy. On the plus side, the restaurant has its own parking lot, which made parking easy and convenient! read more
4 months ago
25 days ago
I wish I had found this restaurant sooner. 10/10! The interior was super cute. It was really spacious. It gave a comforting vibe. They had a big menu with lots to choose from. I ordered the 44. Net spring rolls and my partner ordered the 34. Korean style short ribs. And the chicken wings to share as an appetizer. We also ordered passion fruit juice to wash it all down. Let me tell you everything tasted soooo good. It was delicious every bite was perfect. The chicken wings didn't need any sauce for dipping and was good on its own. The passion fruit juice was so refreshing and sweet. The korean short ribs had a nice marinade to it. While we weren't checked on at all by any of the servers thats okay. You just got to wave them down and they'll come by. I'll definitely will come back to try the Pho next time. read more
Love that the portions are huge and they give a hearty serving of meat not just the noodles in the pho. We ordered the medium bowl and we were all stuffed. Solid pho in the Richmond/Albany area. The broth is delicious but there seems to be a good amount of msg. I would probably not order the nem neuong nha trang again. The spring roll wrapper was very tough and the sauce was okay. The egg rolls however were tasty, crispy and freshly made. read more
Wow.. I'm still thinking about this place!! It is THAT good. The broth is out of this world. It's insanely fresh and aromatic, I suggest trying it before adding your hoisin, chili and toppings cause it deserves its own moment! Service is quick, friendly and attentive. Location at first looks a little iffy but there's parking next to the building and the inside is new, updated and clean. For three bowls of pho and two appetizers it was around $80 plus tip! Not bad. Will be back for sure! read more
I used to live in San Jose and if you know San Jose, you know there is no shortage of amazing pho spots. My go to places back then were Pho Dao and Pho San Jose. After moving to the East Bay almost two years ago, I have mainly stuck with Pho Auntie 7 in Castro Valley or Pho Huong Que in Oakland. Both are solid and Pho Huong Que even has its own parking lot with very reasonable prices, which is rare. Pho Ao Sen was never really on my radar, probably because of the prices. That changed when my coworker kept raving about it and sent me a picture that looked too good to ignore. I went during lunch and was surprised to see they also have a big parking lot. The first thing I noticed when walking in was how clean and presentable the place looked. It immediately stood out since that is not always the case with pho restaurants. The service was also impressive. They checked in often and refilled my water without me even asking. I ordered a bowl of pho with brisket and beef balls along with the nem nuong rolls. Whenever I see nem nuong rolls on a menu, I have to order them so I can compare them to the famous ones from Brodard in SoCal. These rolls were excellent and honestly on par with Brodard, which says a lot. I also appreciated that each table had freshly chopped Thai chilies. Most places only offer sriracha or sambal, but I like my food extra spicy, so being able to add fresh chilies to the nem nuong dipping sauce was a big win. The pho itself really impressed me. Their brisket is hands down the best I have had anywhere, even compared to San Jose spots. It was meaty, super tender, and sliced differently than the usual thin cuts you find elsewhere. They also give very generous portions of meat. Between the quality and the quantity, the price absolutely makes sense. After this visit, I can confidently say Pho Ao Sen is my new go to spot in Oakland. I cannot wait to go back and try more from their menu. read more
1 year ago
Now my Go-To in the area! Came here with a group of friends (~8 people) after an event nearby (around 4:45PM Saturday), they seated us to the long tables where it's easy to chat and have our own space. I appreciate that mindfulness. They are quick to give us menu and help us with any questions we have. I order the Shrimp Spring Roll (Gỏi Cuốn) with their house sauce and it was delicious! The shrimp was a nice size, not like those small ones. I love the overall portion and the way they stacked the spring roll (see picture). This is now my go-to in the area for a well sized group. My friends enjoyed their pho, which undoubtedly looks great and have generous portions! I think you can't ever go wrong ask the server what do they recommend or is most popular too if you're ever stuck. This place gives me those classic southeast Asian family space with modern touches. Service: 5/5; quick to respond and answered our question, and quick to serve Ambiance: 5/5; Not loud close to dinner time Saturday. Good amount of space for kids. Bathroom: Yes; it's on the shorter side which is great if you have smaller stature or little ones that only need a bit of an assistance. They do have wheelchair friendly bars but is on the lower side. Parking: Yes; there's a FREE parking lot next to it. read more
10 months ago
This is a nostalgic place for my family up in NorCal. The staff is super nice and they renovated the place. It looks very modern. Parking is somewhat difficult given it's popularity. I got the nem nuong as the appetizer which was great and the pho dac biet was great as well. The broth was very good and the noodles and meat portion was good. I was so full from the meal. read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
Best pho in Oakland unless someone can prove me wrong! Service was great! Restaurant looks great! Bathrooms are great! Came from Sacramento to come eat here every week read more
My family and I have been going to Ao Sen since their location was on International Blvd! The food quality and service has never waver My favorite is their Bun Bo Hue- super flavorful broth and great choice of meat My parents love their Pho Tai- the broth has the perfect amount of oil and seasoning, tender slabs of beef They have a parking lot- dont leave anything in the car! No one is responsible for your stuff but YOU (Just like anywhere you park) Food prices increase due to many reasons and it clearly states on their menu if you pay with a certain method, theres a surcharge To-go boxes are 50 cent because its their own plastic container that theyre giving to you- its pretty common now Whats important is that Ao Sen is consistent with their food and service The ambiance is very nice, each table has its own little light on top which gives off a warm vibe Music choice is very settled and bathroom super clean One of my favorites to visit in Oakland, highly recommended! read more
2 months ago
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What do you think about this old and moldy chili jar that is being served to customers? Everything in this ao Sen restaurant is very very expensive compared restaurant in San Jose. broken rice of thiên huong in San Jose much much better than here and cheaper than ao Sen. read more
2 years ago
Prices went way up since we were last here but service and the food are still good. Parking lot was full so their business is good! Got the #38 bun entree and two pho tai #16 bowls. They were good about cleaning the tables and bringing shared bowls and plastic forks and spoons for my kids. They give hot tea for adults and water for kids which is nice also. You pay at the back when you are done. It's a nice redone space after Covid. Still one of our favorite pho spots in the Bay. read more
3 months ago
My husband and I went here for the first time for lunch with my sister and brother in law. The staff were friendly and the food was truly delicious! The dishes were so fresh, flavorful, and plentiful! It was a great experience and I'm already thinking about the next trip back to experience more! Love love love it!!!! Cảm ơn chị Yến! read more
1 year ago
Pho Ao Sen came highly recommended to me by some friends, and I'm glad to say it met the hype! I decided to get pho, and while the bowl was smaller and more expensive than I'm used to, it was super flavorful! It's one of the best bowls of pho I've ever had. The quality of the meat was good. I especially liked the tendon and tripe. The service was also super friendly, although it helps to have someone with you who speaks Vietnamese. My future mother-in-law brought me here for this visit, and she's familiar with the staff, which helped a lot. The interior of the restaurant looks super modern. I don't visit Oakland often due to safety concerns, but the food there is just too good! Another plus is that Pho Ao Sen has its own parking lot, so you don't need to deal with street parking. And a small tip, if you pay with cash, you can avoid their surcharge! read more
2 years ago
Came in with a friend on a Sunday morning after a night of drinking. We were seated immediately and checked back in on when we needed more time to order. I ended up going with the #11 which was a bowl of beef pho with different types of cooked beef and no tendons/meatballs. I later ordered a Thai tea as a sweet treat after the meal. Food came out promptly. In my opinion, it was a pretty substantial bowl with a good amount of meat. The broth was very light but still flavorful! Nothing really stood out, just a good bowl of soup. Also, as a cilantro hater, I was pretty happy to see that the bowl did not come with it. Service was okay. We had to wave down the waitress a couple times to refill water and order additional menu items. We also had to figure out on our own that you go up to the register to pay for the meal. The parking lot is a plus but definitely be wary of the area - don't leave anything valuable behind. Overall, pho here hit the spot for someone in need of a hangover cure! read more
4 months ago
I love this place. They have the best BBH. I love the flavor of their wings and how crispy it is. Although. Sometimes they are inconsistent in how they make it and it lacked a bit flavor the other day when I went. But it is still very good. read more
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Yummmm loved it the drink went perfect with the spicy broth would definitely come back xoxo read more
1 year ago
been here multiple times throughout my childhood! we always get their pho, but today I wanted to try something new ( 5/5 ) Bún Chả Hanoi Delicious! Flavorful meat and broth with fresh lettuce and herbs on the side. The noodles were cooked well, and soaked up the sauce nicely. Service was quick and nice. The interior's gorgeous! I love the amount of lights and plants. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
Always bomb. I come here just for their bun bo hue! The anchovy spicy sauce is delicious, my favorite! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
We've been to this place for years before its newer renovation. They have big bowls of pho, bun bo hue, and spring rolls, etc. They offer multiple drinks including Vietnamese coffee and soymilk, along with a variety of traditional Vietnamese desserts. Their service may require a bit of patience but they'll attend to your needs quickly once you get their attention. The new renovation gives off a more modern western feeling compared to their original standard Vietnamese feel. Definitely a place to try in Oakland! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Really enjoyed this restaurant. The homie SKUNCH one, most tags up in Oakland recommended this spot and boy was he right. The server was a very sweet lady and did an excellent job. The food came out fast and was so delicious. Their hot sauce was on point too. Made me feel like I was in Vietnam but without the hookers. Definitely served a good portion of food I am in a coma right now. Highly recommend bringing your shorty here, guaranteed to go home and get some. Come check this place out, you will not be disappointed. read more
Pho Ao Sen is a reddit darling for pho in Oakland so I decided to give it a try today. Bun Bo Hue is one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes so I knew I had to give it a try. Their broth has just the right amount of heat with lots of lemongrass flavor that made it very refreshing. There was ample meat in the bowl and the pork blood was nice and smooth. The servers were very friendly and the space was clean and spacious. I'll definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
Great introduction to Pho, don't know where else newbies can get good Pho like this. I usually get spring rolls and peanut sauce as an appetizer to start then some chicken pho for the main dish. Food; 3/3 Stars, don't know what else they could do better with their food and I definitely recommend this place to others when they want Pho in the area. Service; 1/1 Stars, it's the service you want from a Pho spot, servers not knowing too much English and not being the kindest when you're being a bit slow. If my food doesn't come with this type of service I never go back to thise places. Ambiance: 1/1 Stars, so busy all the time when I go which puts me in a relaxed mood because I know they day is beginning for myself and others. Very pretty decorative pieces and tables so it's nice for family and groups. read more
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