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    Pho Vatsana

    4.1 (95 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Laotian
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Phillip C P.

    I took my wife here for Mother's Day at her request. She asked for Thai food at a new restaurant. Our son and two grandchildren accompanied us as we had working in our yard all day. I used the Yelp to find this restaurant. It had great reviews which we learned were very deserving. We had a variety of dinners after three shared appetizers, Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls and Fried Calamari. The spring rolls with fresh vegetables and shrimp were delicious. The Fried Egg Rolls were crisp, with ground pork and vegetables, fried perfectly with no with no oily taste. The fried calamari was soft and tender cooked well and flavorful. My granddaughter and I had two different curry dishes with a cup of steamed white rice. Mine was the C-4 Seafood Combination at heat level 4. It was definitely spicy hot, with vegetables, shrimp, scallops and calamari it a tasteful curry sauce. My granddaughter had the Chicken curry C-2, heat level 2, with vegetables.

    Isha B.

    Great spot we found in Wasilla coming back from Hatcher Pass. My husband and I are both vegetarians so there are always limited options in these areas. But Chef Noy was accommodating to our vegan/vegetarian needs. We ordered red curry with veggie and tofu, and vegan Pad Thai noodles. Both were delicious. Definitely recommend anybody passing by this area to try.

    Very good spring rolls and sauce!
    Kelsey H.

    Rediscovered this place and am very happy to! Used to go here with my family years ago, but I don't frequent it as often because the location is a little out of my way compared to previous living locations. The other reason why I think I hadn't tried it in a while is because on their menu, it doesn't openly say that tofu is an option for curry, it just says choose chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. But tofu is an option on another menu item so I asked and they were happy to replace it on their Mama's Chicken Curry that I ordered. In the past when I had looked up menus I thought they didn't have tofu as an option so then decided to go somewhere else, but they definitely do have it so anyone that doesn't eat meat or prefers tofu don't skip on this place! They can replace tofu for other dishes as well. We got spring rolls for an appetizer and their spring rolls are some of the better in the valley I think. Their presentation is really nice and the sauce is very good, more on the vinegary tangy side which I prefer over a peanut-y sauce. They also include 8 spring rolls instead of 6 which is nice. They are a little thinner but sometimes that's nice because they're easier to eat. I ordered the Mama's Chicken Curry and replaced chicken with tofu. The flavor of the curry was really good. Rivals my other favorite thai curry in the valley (Pho Lucky). I really need to try their red and green varieties. Plenty of veggies and a big portion enough for 2 meals. My husband got their pad thai and thai tea and really enjoyed it. Their service is really good here too, they are very friendly and prompt. Also they are open on Sunday! I always find myself craving thai food on Sundays but most of the places in the valley aren't open. Highly recommend!

    Fresh Roll....xtra scrimps......
    Tina P.

    I call this the freshy fresh roll...I LOVE THAI FOOD! So I tried this place for the first time, called placed my order for xtra scrimps fresh roll, no nuts & red chili flakes. The man who answered the phone said, "No problem, we cook to customers specifications." I'm thinking, survey says! Ding! Right answer!!!! I get my fresh roll. Besty Best Roll I have ever had! They didn't scrimp on the shrimp, vegetables were on point, dipped it in sauce with a nice dash of chili, obviously made two minutes ago. I haven't ordered anything else on their menu yet! I know I need to move forward but I just can't get over their fresh rolls... I'll keep you posted.

    Nathan B.

    Food - of the three dishes we ordered, two were fantastic and one was okay. Mama curry chicken and the chicken satay were fantastic. The satay came with a delicious homemade peanut sauce and some fresh pickled veggies. Excellent presentation. Mamas curry chicken was a yellow chicken with delicious potatoes, carrots, chicken, and onion. All the flavors mixed together perfectly. The rice comes separately so you can ladle the soup on top of the rice or, as I did, scoop the rice into the bowl and let it soak up the juices and curry. The Pad Thai was okay. It wasn't very spicy or peanuty. It was just missing something. The tofu didn't seem very fresh either. It was filling enough but I wouldn't order it again. Service - it wasn't very busy, but our server was mostly absent. Our water glasses weren't refilled during our meal even though they were empty when the food came out. When it was time for boxes, he did come along and refill them. Notables - the prices are very reasonable and the portions are filling. Ambiance - there was a tv playing The Walking Dead right above us. For some reason, seeing zombies wasn't the most appetizing thing. There was some music playing in the background. Upbeat, poppy even. It was a good filler for the restaurant. Cleanliness- while the restaurant booths do seem a little dated, everything was very clean. I didn't see any dust in the windowsill next to our booth and all the bottle and dishes on our table were clean. Sometimes the little dishes with chili paste and other sauces look like they haven't left the table in months. These looked like they were cleaned daily.

    Nippy Dog

    Not sure if it was a order and sit or sit and order place as we sat down, got our menus and then got up and ordered at the register. We got our appetizers and the little dog was barking at my friend and tried biting her.

    Brandon W.

    Best pho and pad Thai in the valley! Really Friendly staff, never had Thai tea before, amazing! And cheap

    The spring rolls
    Cheerly L.

    The food was pretty decent. The curry and the tilapia was satisfying but the spring rolls definitely need some help. It tasted quite old and I feel like it could use a bit more noodles and lettuce. My dislike is when restaurants have items on their menu but when you order It, they tell you that they no longer serve it. :(

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    Food is great,as is the service... highly recommend.I enjoy all the freshness, excellent service,Thai tea and comfortable atmosphere

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    Excellent pad Thai. Generous portions, fresh and delicious.

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    Mekong Thai Cuisine

    Mekong Thai Cuisine

    3.6
    (75 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I love this place, I'd drink 23 Thai iced teas if I could but I don't want to be obese also the…read morepiano music in the background really adds to the effect. Like yes I want to hear starships by Nicki minaj in piano form ily Mekong. Also get the pho it makes me want to cry pure tears of happiness

    I should've known better. The fact is, asian food in…read morealaska overall is trash, but in the valley, it is especially bad. At least anchorage has a few exceptions. Not here. But I was out and about today and saw this place and Pad Thai sounded good so I decided to take the risk. The place is nice inside and the girl at the counter who took my to go order was super sweet, so this is not a service issue. It's the food. It's just...meh. Marginal is even a reach. I ordered the fresh spring rolls, pad Thai with shrimp and extra veggies, and panang curry with shrimp, all to go. Total cost $83 + tip. Ratings as follows: Fresh Spring rolls-3/10 Veggies are sad and not very fresh. At least they put a little bit of cilantro in there but these did not taste like the fresh spring rolls you would get anywhere in the lower 48. Also: that nasty sweet chili sauce that most places here seem to serve with their springs rolls is just...not it. Shrimp Pad Thai with extra veggies-3/10 No egg. No green onion. They gave me 'extra veggies' but the veggies they gave don't belong in Pad Thai. I got broccoli, cabbage, and carrots....lol. As for the flavor.....VERY bland and you almost can't tell it's Pad Thai at all. Panang Curry with Shrimp-3/10 Okay so this was the saddest dish of all, because the flavor was 'okay,' but that was it. Literally ALL you get in the panang curry broth is whatever meat you asked for, thus mine had shrimp. NO VEGGIES. NO HERBS. NOTHING else. THAT was pretty sad. I've never seen Panang curry served with literally nothing but the broth and meat. I shouldn't be surprised tho as this is Alaska, and the Valley at that, and nobody here gives a flying F about fresh veggies. Sad state of affairs. I won't go back.

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    Yum woon sen and Mongolian Beef.  Very tasty but it was not too spicy.
    Yum woon sen and Mongolian Beef. Very tasty but it was not too spicy.
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    Zushi

    Zushi

    4.3
    (134 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    For Alaskan ramen it meets but it's not like Texas ramen we're the noodles and broth are homemade…read more It's filling, not too salty but spice level 2 is not spicy so if you're looking for some heat definitely get a 3. Additional the chicken give boiled which is not the tastiest. The bento box is the way to go as you can pick what you want. The sushi looks great especially the jumbo rolls. Wishing the ramen had some more kick and was a little more authentic. Overall, it's ok nothing special. The service was friendly and welcoming for a place to meet up.

    Zushi has been one of my go-to spots since last summer, and it's easily one of the best food…read moreexperiences in Wasilla. The food is consistently a 9/10--perfect vegetable tempura, incredible house-made ginger dressing, and generous bento boxes that come with miso soup and salad (and still leave you with leftovers). Favorites: teriyaki chicken, beef & broccoli, and the tempura shrimp--highly recommend. I was really disappointed to recently see a "For Sale" sign. This place is a gem, and it would be a loss to see the quality change. Service is polite but a bit disengaged, and the atmosphere is simple and sometimes noisy--but honestly, you come here for the food. If you're a foodie, go while you can. This place is absolutely worth it. It's a hidden gem!

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    Noodles soup, double crunch roll and california roll without the spicy mayo.
    Noodles soup, double crunch roll and california roll without the spicy mayo.
    Bento box- California roll, tempura vegetables, beef broccoli, teriyaki chicken

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    Bento box- California roll, tempura vegetables, beef broccoli, teriyaki chicken

    Pho Vatsana - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

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