My wife is coming down with a cold and was craving hot soup. Bò kho is a Vietnamese stew made by…read moresimmering chunks of beef and carrots in a tomato base that has been infused with the aromatic essence of lemongrass, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and five-spice. It is usually served with noodles or a lightly-toasted baguette, and herbs, which include Thai basil, Vietnamese coriander, rice paddy herb, mint, culantro, and chopped cilantro and scallions. It was wonderful. There was one woman handling EVERYTHING in the front of the house and she wasted no motions. This is a family operation and two very young girls were sitting at a table coloring/drawing and very well behaved. The dining room is clean. There is plenty of parking.

Overall 3.75 Stars…read more Ambiance: 3.5 stars Located on International drive, this unassuming restaurant is located in the industrial side of town. There are about twenty tables that can seat 2-6 people. A small restaurant with a Vietnamese decoration that makes you feel inviting and comfortable. Server: 4 Stars Family owned and operated, our server made recommendations and were ready to order with her recommendations. She remembered our table's order and brought us our drinks within two minutes. She was pleasant, friendly, and professional. Food: 3.5 - 4 Stars Menu items are numbered so you don't have to pronounced the words when ordering. We had the following: Number 75: Noodle Dish: Hù TiẾU Nước - 3.5 Stars $21.99 (dish is a broth base) A Rice noodle with shrimp, char-siu pork, fried green onions, fried shallots, beans sprouts with fried wontons in a savory broth. It is like a Pho. The broth is light, savory and little bit sweet. I believe the sweetness is from the fried green onions and shallots. The char-siu pork is thinly sliced with two or three boiled shrimp. It was good but lacking in depth of flavor. 77: Noodle Dish Hù Tiểu Mi Nước $21.99 - 3.25 Stars It has the same ingredients as a number 75 but it includes egg noodles with the rice noodles. The broth is light and savory and is more filling due to the amount of noodles. Number 86: GRILLED PORK - 4 Stars Creamy egg mayo, grilled pork, pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber, cilantro and green onion. $16.99 The Banh Mi (bread was light, airy, and flakey) it is about a 12" loaf. The marinated grill pork was sweet and salty. A good balance and portion of meat for the sandwich. Also, you get a side of fresh veggies (leafy greens and cucumbers) Numbered 70: PHO TAI - 3.5 stars $23.99 Beef broth, rice noodle, thinly sliced Wagyu steak, sliced yellow and green onions, and bean sprouts. The beefy broth was light and flavorful. However you couldn't tell if the beef was Wagyu steak. It was tender but too thin to tell the texture from a different beef loin. The rice noodle bowl was one size, Large. So if you can't it all, you can take it as leftovers. So, would we come again? Yes, but to try other dishes that are not "soup based". Enjoy

One of my most favorite food experiences in AK. While debating on what to eat with my international…read morefriends, we thought about this place for Pho. We got so much more than what we could have asked for. Upon arrival the place was PACKED. Very good sign. I ordered the Papaya salad Lao style with 7 Thai chili peppers With one bite, I was somewhere else the flavor took me to some foreign land I've yet to visit. I love the culture fusion the restaurant gives. I will never forget my first experience here. Thank you Pho Lena your hospitality is priceless/unmatched.

I actually found Pho Lena through recommendations on TikTok, so I turned to Yelp to check out the…read morereviews and look through their menu before deciding to give it a try. I'm so glad we did because this ended up being the best meal we had while visiting Anchorage! I ordered the tofu pho and really enjoyed it. The broth was a little sweeter than what I personally prefer, but it was still delicious and packed with flavor. The tofu and other ingredients were fresh, and the bowl was comforting and satisfying. The staff was really nice and welcoming, and I loved the cozy, relaxed ambience. It was a great place to sit down and enjoy a warm bowl of pho after exploring Anchorage. Service was decent overall, although our waters were never refilled during the meal. Overall, this was definitely a highlight of our trip, and I would absolutely come back the next time I'm in Anchorage to try more of the menu!

Food was fantastic. We had lamb fried rice and egg rolls. We shared and there was more than we…read moreshould have eaten, but we ate it all!

I remember seeing this place on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives, and Guy Fieri has never steered me…read morewrong. We got the Combination Fried Rice, and it was the best freaking fried rice I've ever had. Not only was it flavorful, but it was also generous on the portions - both in the overall quantity and in the amount meat that they had. They didn't skimp on the amount or the flavor here. The Banh Xeo, even though it was supposed to be the main attraction, became kind of the side course. That's not to say it wasn't tasty, it was also delicious. But I think the main star of the show is their fried rice. Additionally had some Thai Iced Tea. And again, one of the best Thai Iced Teas I've ever had. Strong but tasty. It definitely kept me wired and wide awake for my wilderness drives. Didn't expect to find such a random gem when traveling to the Last Frontier.

The food here is great, seasoned just right !!! A wide selection to choose from, always find…read moresomething to match your taste or mood. The owner will always ensure that your preference for spice is just right. Shrimp fried rice is awesome !!! The service is quick and always friendly. I'd say the ambiance is relaxed and casual. Definitely one of our favorite places to dine.

I wanted pho and my friend suggested Pho Vietnam. I had the chicken pho and liked it! The bowl was…read morehuge and the broth was tasty. The chicken was a bit dry but I think that's common since the hot broth can easily overcook it. The service was fast and friendly. The gentleman working there was funny and said, "See you tomorrow!" when we were leaving. He seemed to be joking with everyone which made for a fun atmosphere. I would go back if I was nearby and craving pho.

I've been going to Phonatik since they opened almost 10 years ago, and it has been nice to see them…read moregrow over the years. I like their menu because it has a good variety, and the food is pretty solid overall. The dine-in service has generally been good, and the restaurant itself looks clean, modern, and comfortable. That said, the takeout experience has almost always been on the slower side throughout the years, so that is one area I think they could improve. Still, Phonatik is one of the better pho restaurants in Anchorage. I really think they have a lot of potential, but they may need to step up their game a bit to become truly outstanding.

yikes! it sucks that…read morethis is my updated review of Phonatik but hopefully it helps them to improve. so basically : work on getting your shit together. order rolls to go. 30 minute wait. for real? whatever. walked around and came back 30 minutes later. and guess what? it's still not ready! shoulda just got my money back at that point. but since I paid with cash, they couldn't do that. wtf so 10 more minutes and still nada. for goodness sakes. an additional 10 more minutes and i have to remind them about my rolls. how can you forget my order again? I'm sitting right in front of you. I finally get my order! hallelujah. but it's fucked up because you know they're rushing at this point. I ordered the rolls with NO PEANUTS. NO PEANUTS - highly allergic. this is non negotiable. apparently some dude doesn't think so and asks if switching out the peanut sauce sitting next to my rolls is good enough. no, bro. not good enough. then I'm asked if I had originally ordered my rolls with no nuts. well considering how highly reactive I am, yeah, yeah i'm sure. and why are you really trying to blame me for this epic fuck up? worst thing is you can tell the kids working here don't give a fuck. it's so obvious and takes away from what makes Phonatik so good. so like I said earlier : get your shit together.

Everything was really really good and flavorful. Service was super fast and friendly. The…read moreatmosphere is just right

The Service was very good but the quality of food was not there. I ordered the Lemongrass with…read moreSeafood. The plate was mostly rice. I can make rice on my own. There was hardly any of the Lemongrass with Seafood. The calamari was rubbery. Some of the carrots were still hard. I didn't enjoy my food at all. Very disappointing.

This place is worth going out your way! Not much in the way of decor, the fluorescent lights and…read moretile floor give it a cafeteria kind of vibe. Service was fast and order taken by a nice lady who I'm sure hides a very nice smile somewhere under her frustrated perma-frown. Ordered the Pho Combo and Thai Tea. The drink arrived almost instantly, and the Pho was less than a minute behind. My usual Pho routine is to sample the broth as is, then start adding the basil, lime, sriracha et al. But this broth was sooo damn good! I lovingly slurped down at least 10 spoonfuls before pausing to consider adding some basil and lime. It is so good right out of the pot that it was hard to fathom changing anything. I could continue on and on about this Pho. But the summary is: It's Great!! Make a special trip to this place. You won't be disappointed.

Tiny portions, 1 piece of lime. Weighed the noddles to .25…read moreof a pound. Pretty sad for 57$ 2 pho 1 appetizer.... won't be eating here as the meat quality is poor Pho Diamond is so much better with quality and quantity. Side note they combined the spicy food so if you can't handle

it's always a pleasure coming here & enjoying really good food. My family & I favorite spot for…read moreVietnamese & some Chinese food.

If you find yourself at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, you have to dine at Pho Vietnam 4. The…read morebusiness is family owned and operated. This is a popular spot to eat lunch or dinner. Authentic Vietnamese and Thai meals are served here. My lunch selection was the vietnamese egg rolls, delicious! My main course was Pho with Flank Steak and Thai Iced tea. Every visit to Anchorage, I have to eat here. Everything is made fresh. The staff is very friendly and customer focused. Awesome food!

Food: Super yum food!! The ease sure all our items were vegan. We requested soft tofu and they made…read moresure we get it. They were really easy to customize dishes. Such delicious food, we got Green curry, red curry, tom kha soup, pineapple veggie friend rice. This is also a huge place, gorgeous mountain views from the restaurant. A lot of tables, works for large groups, super spacious. Loved loved this place! Made our Anchorage trip memorable.

Siam Cuisine has become one of my favorite restaurants in Anchorage. Since my first review I have…read moremoved out of state and this is one of the restaurants I always want to visit when I'm in town. The murals are a beautiful addition. I also love that there are so many windows in the dining area so you can enjoy the sunlight, especially during the summer. The menu has so many options and you can't go wrong with any of them. The food is already flavorful on its own but there are plenty of condiments at the tables like chili oil and peanuts. Service is always warm and welcoming, like you're having a meal at a family's home.

I had been weary to try this place after they'd FINALLY moved from their OG location in the mall. I…read morewas literally heartbroken when they "closed down" aka gone on hiatus, as I had been going to pho saigon since i was little. I'm very late to trying their location in the food court, but I'm glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised. Everything I ordered (I shared), exceeded my expectations. The pho was great, the Vietnamese sandwich fulfilled my craving, and the papaya salad had the perfect kick of flavor and spice. Definitely coming back.

Delicious authentic Thai and Vietnamese food, fresh, quick service, friendly staff. It's a perfect…read morespot if you're craving anything from pho to their stir fry or even a bánh mì gà sandwich.