This place is worth going out your way! Not much in the way of decor, the fluorescent lights and tile 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. read more

Tiny portions, 1 piece of lime. Weighed the noddles to .25 of 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 read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - 1. Phở Tái - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We are visiting Anchorage for one day and we found this place for lunch. We are so happy with the pho, pork chop, and the coffee, highly recommend. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

hey, i don't normally do reviews but having bad customer service and seeing the workers treat this sweet old hispanic lady wrong, i just had to. i've been coming to this place for a couple of times now and every time i do go, the customer service is always bad and they always seem to treat their hispanic employee wrong, literally every time i go there. today was me and my husbands last time going there unfortunately. we ended up going there at around 7:30pm ? and they do close at 9pm. as we went, we ordered soup and drinks and stuff and it didn't come out until almost 8:30pm ? they also forgot most of our stuff and my husband had to go tell them and the lady was rude about it. and as we was waiting, they was already turning off their lights and everything. mind you, when we went there around 7:30pm, they already put up most of their chairs. anyway, there was a customer who came in and decided to sit where they already put up their chair, the old hispanic lady did try to redirect her to the tables and chairs where we was sitting at but that customer didn't listen. the worker ( asian lady ) told the customer to move in a rude way which caused the customer to leave and the asian lady decided to yell at the hispanic lady in front of everyone and literally spoke to her like she was a kid. i did not like that at all. if you have workers working for you, treat them with respect. don't treat them so little. and i don't know what they do behind closed doors, could be worse than what we see when we are there sometimes but yes, just decided to give a review and i think this is my first review ever for a place sadly. read more

The guy who runs this place didn't like that we parked. Kept watching us. Then when sat down he threw a menu at us. Gave me 5min to look at the menu. I asked him to give me a minute. He starts to name off things on the menu. 10 min after we got the food he slams the bill on the table like get out. I eat slowly so I ate slower. After lunch we went to the tea place next door and he called security on us. He was super rude and bum rushed to order eat and get out. Food: the spring roll had some rancid dry chicken in it. The fried egg rolls had pink raw meat in it. The pho had the nastiest broth I've ever had! Overall food was foul. Would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. I'd give negative stars if I could read more

I ordered take-out and it was prepared promptly and within their time estimate. Our food was good and fresh. Since we had it to go we did not have much interaction with staff or the establishment but it looked clean. The Thai tea was to be expected and my Pad See Ew was good. read more

Best Thai value around huge portions, delicious, and fast. I order vegan and the pad kee mow! Is incredible. Love this spot for my Thai fix read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - 7. Pad Kee Mao Home Made Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Shocking the reviews this place has received. Our favourite Thai place was closed today so we decided to give Pho Vietnam #8 a try. Walked in to find boxes stacked in the corner, employees just lounging around, and told to just pick a table. I was looking forward to some nice hot Thai food on a blistering cold and windy day, so was greatly disappointed to find our first impression of a starkly cold and unwelcoming dining area. Either their thermostat was broken or they really want to discourage diners because every person in the restaurant kept their coats on. Service was dismal. We ordered fresh rolls and they brought them--without any extra plates so we had to eat them over the table while the lettuce fell out. For entrees we ordered pho, pad Thai and yellow curry. The pho was brought to our table about 10 minutes before the rest of the food and served with a tiny little plate of garnishes. It tasted okay. The curry was also just okay. The pad Thai was nearly inedible. Like another reviewer posted, it had a suspicious smell to it--so bad we couldn't finish it. I think the icing on the cake was the entire cook staff sitting across from us to eat their dinner. I get it--it was break time. But, if your staff is so concerned about their own dinner, then clearly they don't care about mine. We won't be going back or recommending this place to anyone. read more

Doordashed it to my home and food was amazing. I got the khao piak sen (kao peik chicken written on DD) bc I've been craving it ever since the Hmong park closed for the summer. And you can tell the noodles are handmade because they're bouncy, chewy, and just so slippery. The consistency of the broth was exactly how I like it. Not too watery or thick. And goodness they put a lot of chicken pieces inside. And my boyfriend got yellow curry and it is amazing. Definitely will order khao piak again when I'm craving it. read more

I was craving Pho and looked up the closest location that was open. Arrived at 4 pm for an early dinner and was sat and served immediately. I ordered that crab wontons and beef pho. Both came out in less than 5 minutes. Wontons were crispy and tasted great. Pho was good as well, had lots of noodles. I will be coming back again to try the pad tai. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pho was fantastic here! Be careful of the homemade chili oil, it's delicious but got some serious heat. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Pho combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I love love love this place! I always order the vermicelli with tofu. It's so good! So consistent! The springs rolls are great too, but that's for sure my go to order! read more

This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town. The food is delicious and the service is speedy. The only downside is that they will not refill your water, you typically have to ask several times before they will actually refill it. read more

The main thing that impressed me about this place is how HOT the food was. No, not the spiciness (which was pretty underwhelming, more later), the TEMPERATURE. It was PIPING HOT. And it came to my house via Door Dash! I guess those bags are insulated well. Pho Vietnam is obviously more of a Vietnamese place than a Thai place, but they do have Thai dishes. Why did my dumbass order Thai from a Vietnamese place? I was hungry for Thai, and feeling lazy...I couldn't find any Thai places that were delivering. The food was good and the portions were generous, but it was very underspiced. I ordered green curry, which is my usual "benchmark food" for Thai joints. I ordered it 5-star in spiciness and it was very mild. How mild? It was so mild that I thought I may have mixed up the to-go boxes and swapped mine for my girlfriend's. That wasn't the case. The food here is not very spicy. I know, shame on be for getting Thai from a place that doesn't specialize in it. I'll definitely order again from them though, 'cuz the piping hot, and they my being incredibly lazy. I'll get a Vietnamese dish though. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Green Curry, 5-star, to-go - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

There is a decent number of Asian in AK, but I think the asian restaurants here are pretty meh. We didn't try that many places, but we weren't really impressed with any. For example, the pho at this place lacks some flavors, feel like it is more suitable for western people. The spicy noodle soup is not even close to what it should be. The broth just doesn't taste the same. The portion is huge tho. Not too sure if I'd come back read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Pho combo, spicy noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

You can tell from the photo that my pork with mixed veg stir-fry came with a decent quantity of pork and fresh vegetables. While it was satisfying overall, you can probably also tell from the photo that it was just a touch on the oily side. Also, the pork was a little overcooked (or possibly not of the highest quality); I'd probably go with chicken next time. The menu here is quite extensive, and on future visits I'd like to try their pho and vermicelli bowls. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My favorite pho spot. I will go out of my way to eat here. The price for what you get is great. The vegetables are the freshest I've ever had. I love how thin the steak is cut for the pho, it almost melts in your mouth. The meatballs are huge so they're sliced, just something different to appreciate. The broth is my favorite. Just the right amount of fat, good clarity, and a rich beefy flavor rather than just salty beef like you get at other places. The noodles are consistently cooked well and have a great mouthfeel. Nothing sucks more than overcooked pho noodles. The staff is friendly and it's just great food. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Fresh veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was meeting a business partner, hadn't eaten that morning and he suggested Pho. It was right around the corner from where we were. So I've been to their main location off Denali St. and really like their the beef pho and duck pho so I went with the beef and liked it too. It was good pho and it was packed with meat. Comes with the the traditional Thai basil leaves, cilantro, limes, and mung beans. I like the interior better here too it's more inviting with high booth breaks giving some privacy oh and it has a Flat TV but I can't remember what was on. Lol! We were talking about our families and having fun! read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Inside Pho Vietnam 8 - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This is a "sibling" store to the Pho Vietnam near REI not too far away and I ordered bun bo hue (spicy noodle) at both places and while both are good and this place probably is deserving of 4 stars also, the inside of the restaurant smells like cigarette smoke... And oddly enough, during a time of covid, one of the workers (Presume he may be the one fresh back from his smoke break) didn't even bother with a mask, which further made my mind wonder what might be falling into my food... But back to the food...the noodle was spicier than I expected then I remembered I hadn't add the super dry lime, which surprisingly cut the spiciness. Food was good but would pick it's sibling store around the corner for the ambiance and better parking read more

their food is always consistent and they're always super fast. 1 of my 2 favorite locations.

Traveling around the area we wanted to try Pho in this state, honestly it was pretty good unexpectedly! Not gonna lie i had high doubts with food here but boom not gonna complain with the pho.. Definitely give this place a try read more

Our favorite Pho and thai food in Anchorage. They are always consistent and the entire staff is so nice.

If I could give this place more stars I would. First off, the friendly folks working there make you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in the door. The menu is full of great items and there are pictures on the wall, similar in most Asian restaurants, to show you what a dish would look like. Ok, now on to the pho! Hands Down the best bowl in town! I am always greeted by a near boiling bowl of delicious broth full of meats and noodles. They don't skimp on the meats like most other pho places. I normally get the pho combo with no tripe. This has rare beef, meatballs, brisket and tendon. The brisket and tendon are always cooked perfectly and melt in your mouth as it should. They have many options for folks that like anything from seafood to tofu, or a meat head like me. For those that love the comfort of a pork bun, this is also the best one you can get in Anchorage! They make them fresh and they are gigantic! The inside is Full of pork filling. This can be appreciated by going anywhere else and getting a very small amount of meat inside a huge bun. I have had many different things on the menu and I would say that you can't go wrong no matter what you order! Pro Tip: Ask for the housemade pickled jalapeños for your fresh rolls, they don't have them on the tables generally, but ask for them and it will make your experience amazing. Put some peanut sauce on your roll and put a slice of jalapeño on top and take a bite, then repeat! Overall, this isPho Vietnam 8 is in my top two Vietnamese spots in town. I have tried them all and can safely say it's legit! read more

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I ordered via Uber Eats. Packaged nicely. Taste very authentic. Highly recommend if craving Thai food. I ordered Drunken Noodles Pork-thai spicy. Green curry chicken also requested thai spicy. It was deeelish. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Drunken noodles thai spicy -excellent - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The absolute best Pho in Anchorage. We eat here at least once a week. We're are always warmly welcomed and we leave with happy bellies full of pho goodness. The food is always fresh, piping hot and generous portions. The few times we have ordered something other than the Pho, it has been excellent (Pad Thai, Crispy Pork Belly, misc noodle dishes...) Pro-Pho-Tip: If you want a more veggie-forward experience, ask for all-veg and be blown away by the huge portion of many different veggies, cooked to perfection, swimming around happily in your bowl of Pho broth. Pho Vietnam #8 gets 5-stars because they're that good for the class of restaurant they are. Don't expect the Crow's Nest atmosphere when you eat here but do expect to be damn impressed with your meal and friendly service. read more

Super yummy Pho. They had a lot of different options. Also they serve crushed ice with the drinks I was absolutely obsessed with it. Definitely going back read more

I arrived an hour prior to closing to a restaurant with half of it containing chairs up on tables. Perhaps they were trying to get ahead of closing time and begin their cleaning duties. I sat down and order a Tom Yum with shrimp. It was a large portion served with a side of rice. I am fam of Tom Yum due to the classic lime, ginger and cilantro among other things. I really appreciated that the soup contained 5 big shrimp pieces. Some places go cheap and only offer 3 and so I will certainly make this my go to place for Tom Yum. I'll also come back and try their Pho. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Tom Yum shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Came here with friends after the moose pizza place was packed Got pho tai with meat on the side Huge portion, great value read more

Good authentic food. Friendly service and when you say make it spicy it is . The pho broth will cure any hangover

This is my go-to spot for pho in Anchorage. I'm surprised none of the reviews have explicitly mentioned it so far, but the owner behind all the Pho Vietnam locations actually works here. Let that be indicative of the quality you should expect. The broth here is satisfyingly rich with a pleasant body. Not masked with sugar or under-seasoned like most places have it. Portions are sizeable and the service is consistently great. One would be remiss not to order the pho combo, which basically comes with everything you'd ask for in a bowl of pho: steak, tendon, brisket, tripe, meatballs. In other words, a meat orgy. Noticeably absent is oxtail, which can be ordered as its own separate thing. If you're looking to change it up, the spicy noodle soup (aka bun bo hue) is a great alternative, provided you can handle a little fuego. Another great option is their vermicelli combo--a dry noodle dish with freshly grilled meat and some fried spring rolls. Suffice it to say, Pho Vietnam 8 might just be the best place in Anchorage to get pho. With an extensive menu covering both Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, there's something here for everybody. Unless you flat out hate Asian food, to which I say, "get woke, son!" (sorry) read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Pho combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I love Pho Vietnam #8. Not sure how it compares to 1-7, but 8 is great! I am on a low carb diet and they indulge me by swapping noodles for more veggies. But the broth is great, very nicely layered. I like the egg rolls too. read more

We finally received our order after 1.5 hours and what a disappointment. First off, my order was incorrect. I ended up getting a chicken pad Thai instead of shrimp for one of my orders. Now, I would usually let it go but they charged additional $2 for shrimp. On my actual shrimp pad Thai order, I found ONLY 2 shrimps! I was basically charge $1 each shrimp. The food tasted old and like it was reheated. Definitely, not very appetizing. I decided to order to support restaurants but if the effort to make quality food is going out the window, then you really won't survive. Safe to say, I will find another restaurant to support. read more

This place is a must if you're craving some soup. We always get the ox tail pho. The broth taste so good!!! Customer service is amazing. Always so welcoming. read more

Usually enjoy this place . Got a order of Phad Thai delivered . Took a few bites . Noticed a unusual smell to the food . Ended up trashing it . Stomach was in knots a few hours later . Assuming something had gone bad in the ingredients they used . Regardless . Don't see myself going back . Bummer read more

Theres a Flies!!!! Its my 4-5 times ordering a pho to them thru doordash and today after I ate half of it I saw this flies thats So gross and this restaurant is not following the right sanitation specially this is pandemic oh gosh they should be super cleaned sanitized you make sure people is safe to eat your foods... so people be aware to what you eat . Good thing I didn't give it to my daughter!!!! We all know how dirty the flies and get sick!!! Hopefully I will not get sick !!! F... this is so gross and unforgivable!!!if you can put no star I will put it !!! read more

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We are from out of state and hubby wanted Pho. We made a great choice in picking this restaurant. Amazing service and amazing food. We highly recommend. read more

A great hole in the wall...Meet Syracuse Mom who runs the place wonderful portions and great taste.Average prices for Anchorage $18-25. It will always be a quick place to grab some Tom Yum when you feel a cold or pork fix read more

This is the 3rd Pho Vietnam I've been to and each one has great tasting broth in their pho. Many places in town have good broth and below, but these places are consistently tasty. I tried this place out on a Wednesday evening and the place was not busy, with only a couple of tables sat at. I ordered my usual and was happy that the flank was served raw as written on the menu. I think some places will let it cook a bit so that the consumer is not turned off by the site of pink meat, but really it should cook in the scalding hot broth while eating. One thing that I liked about this place is that it looks a little cleaner and has newer tables that the Denali St. option, but I like all the windows at the other place since it makes it much brighter in the restaurant. One downside is that since it's off of Fireweed the parking lot in front of the shop is really tight, but has additional parking on the side of the building. I don't really understand who designed business buildings or street construction back in the day, but it definitely wasn't for a higher city population than 500. Will come again happily. read more

Pho' Vietnam #8 - Raw flank and brisket pho. I always get raw jalapeños if I can. Gotta love that extra zang. - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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At this time I've been to other pho places. These guys have the best pho--tasty broth and most meat. Best value for price. Not impressed with the pork hock though. Ray's tastes better. This place still has the best peanut sauce for their fresh rolls. The meat in their other locations are not as tender. Their young coconut juice is refreshing. read more

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Fast and delicious! We tried a the yellow curry, raw beef pho, pad Thai and egg rolls. The whole family enjoyed it!