I've been going to Phonatik since they opened almost 10 years ago, and it has been nice to see them grow 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. read more

Phonatik - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Just moved to Anchorage and couldn't wait to find my favorite pho in town. Phonatik is such a cute name, we had to stop in here for lunch. Interior is modest, simple, and felt clean enough. Our table had hoisin sauce, sriracha and a pot of chili oil. There was oil on the underside of the pot of chili oil though, which was a cleanliness issue. Our family got the all shrimp fresh rolls, a seafood pho, a mixed beef pho and a small kid size chicken pho. We also tried the hazy IPA beers on tap. Notes on the food: the rolls were okay. The peanut sauce was a touch too thick and lacked dimension in flavor. Ingredients inside the rolls were fresh but would've been improved with a little mint, basil, or other fresh herb. Seafood pho was decent, but I longed for a fish ball, fish cake, or other item besides the imitation krab. I picked out the squid because it was too chewy. Our server was cheerful and pleasant, and parking was super easy just outside the front door. Might be back if in the area but I think will continue my pho search elsewhere next time that pho craving hits. read more

Phonatik - All shrimp summer rolls, hazy IPAs on draft - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Visually, PHOnatik is impressive. The interior is clean, modern, and very well designed. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the look or the social media hype. We ordered the chicken pho and found the broth to be lacking flavor and depth. There was also a food allergy concern. One of my daughters has a peanut and tree nut allergy. While cross-contamination can happen, we've eaten at many pho restaurants without problems. During this visit, she experienced throat tingling and itchy eyes, which was concerning and a major downside. Overall, while the restaurant looks great, the flavor and experience didn't meet expectations. After our first visit, it's not a place we plan to return to. read more

A coworker recommended this place to me. The photos on Yelp made it look like a place I needed to try and the reviews made it sound like this may become a staple each time I come to work. The pho was good but I liked the broths at other pho restaurants around Anchorage. I tried my own combo of meatball, flank, and brisket. When I reheated my leftovers the next day the broth had a better beefy taste. It may have just needed more time to simmer with the meat juices. A medium bowl was also a little more pricey than other places around town that have tastier broths but it is still large enough for leftovers to go home with. The beef stew though-- *chef kiss*. This Mi Bo Kho-similar dish is pretty good. The beef hunks shred easily to incorporate every bite with some tender roast, and the bean sprouts and cilantro gave it a crunchy and fresh flavor. The broth/soup base is hearty and will warm you up any day of the week. The carrots were large and I could easily slice them with my chopsticks to eat them in bite-sized pieces. The rice noodles were a nice touch as I hadn't had a stew like that before. It is missing the star anise, cinnamon, and cloves that make Mi Bo Kho so delicious, but I liked their version of Vietnamese beef stew. I liked the ample amount of noodles in the pork and shrimp spring rolls (fresh rolls). The peanut sauce served on the side was nice and peanutty-- not runny nor so thick you could eat it with a fork. I want to come back and try more of the different spring rolls they have as there was about 6 or more choices on the menu for different combinations. The Thai tea was standard. Overall I would come back for the beef stew and springs rolls and go elsewhere for the pho. read more

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My son had recommended this restaurant to me and my wife. There are excellent reasons why. My wife ordered the Pho with assorted meat. It's one of the best Pho(s) we've had. The oxtail in that soup was beautifully intact, yet once touched, it fell off the bone tender. The broth is rich and beefy. The grilled pork with rice, nicely charred and delicious. Server was charming, gracious and friendly. Place is spacious with nice painted murals on the walls. Great place! read more

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Love this place! Great food! Authentic Vietnamese food. Good servers, very friendly, We had the #7 pho - choose 3 types of protein. Had oxtail, tendon and brisket. Very impressed with how tender the oxtail was. All meat intact on the bone but it was so tender. Really good! Our other plate was grilled pork rice. It was so good. Generous serving of grilled pork which was so flavorful. Nice cute restaurant. Very clean and noticed fast turnover of tables. Lots of customers dining on a Tuesday lunch. Will definitely eat at this place again when I am in Anchorage. read more

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Food is great! Hungry Man is my Jam! The cooked fresh rolls are suprizing but so freaking good. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Place is clean and a joy to come visit. I honestly love the smell inside. You know what you should get some Pho! We have enjoyed every trip. Great for when you want something to warm your soul. read more

First time here at Phonatik, and i had specifically avoided it, as I once had Pho, and likened it to dirty dishes water, with vegetables and noodles floating in it. Not something i wanted to repeat, but he wanted to go here, and i saw Banh Mi on the menu, which I've wanted to try for a long while, after seeing one on TV. It was very busy, being lunchtime. I ordered the Chicken Banh Mi, with an upgrade of a yolky fried egg, and wasabi aioli. He got the Phonatik Combo, their best selling dish apparently. It made me scrunch up my face with horror actually, knowing there was tendons and tripe in it, but he likes Pho, so there you go. Service was pretty fast for how busy they were. My sandwich came with some crispy shrimp cracker things. I gave them to hubs, as the sandwich was huge. He was showing me the tripe and the tendon in his Pho, it didn't take away my appetite however. This Banh Mi!! OMG why has it taken me so long to try one? It was superb. The chicken had some type of a coating, maybe teriyaki, or BBQ, and they had julienned the strips, so they were like chicken matchsticks, yet had remained juicy, moist and flavorful. The vegetables were crisp and fresh, and the yolk was runny as promised. Even the Wasabi Aioli was better than expected, because if it says Wasabi, i want Wasabi. I ant to feel my nostril burn, and fear that the hairs will singe. It was amazing, and very filling. He loved his Pho too, and of course he wanted to try my Banh Mi, and said he thought he might have ordered one, had he known how good they were. Excellent, delicious, great service. We'll be back read more

Phonatik - Chicken Banh MI, Crab Rangoons, Phonatik Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Chilly evening which means a hot soup, in this case Pho, as this is filling and warms you up on a cold day. I can remember when they first opened, and showed a lot of promise, now fast forward, they have matured into the place to go for Pho. The Pho itself has strong yet very balanced depth of flavor, I had the combo which had meatballs, tendon, tripe, brisket, flank, and steak. Broth piping hot, and adding the fresh basil and bean sprouts with just a squeeze of the lime just puts this over the top. Very pleased, and definitely too 2 Pho in Alaska, and the great service just brings everything together. read more

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Pho is ok. Garnish plate did not include herbs, in this case - basil (they were out). Service, in general, was inattentive. I would be hard pressed to recommend this place to someone to go out of their way to try. read more

Food was great and just what I needed on a cold day. Staff thoroughly explained the menu when asked. read more

Phonatik - Beef stew Pho. Medium. - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Been here twice since I have arrived in JBER just 2 days ago! Had the calamari, the crab wontons and the #7! It's a fun designed spot, both the hostess and waitresses have been not only more than welcoming, but also had provided great recommendations and customer service! Everything was delicious and flavorful! Would go again, but I must try some more spots while in town! read more

Phonatik - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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It's been a hot minute eating here since I moved out of Anchorage and it did not disappoint. I don't know if the Pho broth recipe changed, but it was more savory than I remember. For a small bowl, it had generous helping of noodles and veggies. I also ordered a single order of the chicken/shrimp spring roll which could be a lite meal in itself - so big! As always the ambiance is just so cool and laid back! Service was a bit slow but like every other place - I'm sure they were short staff. So understandable - gave me time to enjoy my cup of hot jasmine tea. If you're new to Anchorage def check this place out. Happy Nom'n!! read more

I ordered online I was told 15-30 minutes got to the store an hour later and ended up waiting another 30 minutes is crazy without an explanation or apologies as to why it took forever. Unless you want your time wasted I don't recommend people to go here. read more

Phonatik - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food here is good but I'm always very confused by why it takes so long. I came here with 2 people and we all ordered the same pho. Restaurant was not super busy and it took almost an hour for our food to come out... isn't it just broth that you add noodles and raw meat to? I would only go if you aren't hungry and can spend almost 2 hrs at a restaurant read more

Britain saved the day and zoomed in like the Flash. I noticed they were running on vapors staff-wise, so as we parked ourselves, I handed Britain our culinary wish list, making everything run like clockwork. The steak pho was ridiculously good and we didn't have to sit around twiddling our thumbs. I would've given them a full five stars, but there were a gazillion tables screaming for a serious scrubbing. Time to hire a busboy, pronto! read more

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Service people were sweet and food was good, though a little bland (I got the chicken and shrimp roll), but dining room floors were super dirty, bathroom was dirty and missing ceiling tiles, tons of dust in the middle fan and mirror wasn't clean at all...and condiment things on tables were dirty. I just worry about cross contamination when you leave things on the table with spoons in them...and don't replace them between tables. I don't like to say really bad things or complain... But I think the thing that bothered me the most was the fact that the floors were so absolutely disgusting and the bathroom was kind of a disaster. Maybe have somebody periodically come through and sweep as people are dining. Just a thought. Or maybe it was just a bad day. Who knows. On a positive note...the peanut sauce for the roll was delicious and they sanded down the parking lot spots right outside the place since there's a little slope before entering. read more

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Service is very slow. Got in and it took 1 hour for the main dish to be served. It does have a sign on the counter stating short staffed and ask for patience. Service is slow and didn't even serve chapstick when the food is presented. If the food is good then no issue with waiting. We have number pho #1 and the noodle is under cooked. It is hard. For me I didn't finish the large bowl which I always finish. I won't come back again though. read more

Phonatik - Noodle is hard and under cook - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I'm always shocked by how quickly I get my food after ordering. It always tastes fresh and flavorful. The service is top tier, they are quick to attend to your needs and don't disappear but also don't hover. I love to go in the afternoon when the sun is hitting the windows just right but the evenings have a nice vibe as well. Even when they're busy, the food still comes out quick and the prices are pretty comparable for Alaska. Overall 10/10 read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. This is probably one of my favorite spots to get something to eat. The food is always delicious. The service is spot on and as far as ambience goes, it's a great location. read more

You can get a good bowl for $18 not including tip. Food is buss but it was so cold inside like please bring your jacket in. ITS SO COLD

The wait staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and delicious. I got the shrimp pho and the fresh shrimp roll. Both were so tasty I brought my leftovers home. read more

Phonatik - Shrimp pho. So delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Wow! Not just because the food was that good, but (and not to sound snobby or Elite-ist) who knew Anchorage, Alaska had pho like this? Salmon or moose or reindeer sure (and will definitely review those when I try it) but ox tail and pho and rolls this good? No way! Anywho, oxtail - excellent. absolutely perfect. whether your hungry or not, get the biggest bowl of it possible (not the man v pho challenge big. or whatever. do what you like). meat falling off the bone. some tasty un-rendered fat. tender. flavor that's only achieved when slow cooked. one of the best I've ever had. pho ga - my girl killed it. rich broth. plenty of noodles. tons of chicken. bun with grilled chicken - fresh and light and filling. great combo of veggies and noodles. liked the way their chicken is prepared - seasoning and grilling did it. only wish we asked for a vinaigrette instead of the side of fish sauce. grilled pork rolls - order a couple and eat as soon as it arrives. nothing better than fresh grilled proteins with noodles and herbs all wrapped up in a neatly hand held roll. Service - Matt was attentive and informative and kind enough to suggest other eateries for us to try. Ambiance - spacious. cozy. very chill. and of course it's in a strip mall. lol. read more

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The food is amazing! Ambiance is not bad. However, wow do not go when it's busy. I say this again. Do not go when it's busy. The waitstaff needs serious help not all of them but most of them. I was told 45-1 hour for my take out to be done. No problem, I ran some errands after my order came back an hour later. I asked young lady if my order was ready she went to back came back about 10 minutes later and didn't even acknowledge me. An hour later they finally called my name. Great food, just service is lacking some professionalism. read more

Pickup in an hour was 2 hours. Never order take out from here I don't even know why theyoffer this.

This place is overhyped. The pho was mediocre the noodles were a little hard when they came out, and the pork in the spring rolls was unpleasant. Our server was rude & didn't check in on us often and she never brought what I asked for. read more

Phonatik - #2 Rare steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We ordered the large bowl with oxtail, tripe, and squid. The pho broth was so flavorful, we were tempted to come back for another round a different day! The oxtail had a good amt of tender meat still on it! The service was surprisingly slow for a pho place, but the soup came out hot and was perfect since the place's A/C was running high (bring a jacket!) read more

Phonatik - Build your own -- oxtail, tripe, and squid - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was surprised at how nice the interior was . The menu was a little daunting but our server was able to guide me through it .The service was fast and friendly . I met friends there and we were visiting as well as having lunch . Our server did not make us feel rushed . This was especially nice . All in all this was a pleasant dining experience. I gave this place 4stars instead of five because the food was just ok ! read more

Food A+ Tasty! With amazing flavor to the Pho. Service B- Great service but lack on timing. Ambiance B+ Great selection of music read more

Phonatik - Stew Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I really love this little place. I frequently am staying at Dimond Center Hotel for work and I'm thrilled that I found Phonatik within walking distance. They can be quite busy and sometimes backed up, but I always find it worth it. And overall the service feels very genuine and attentive. The meat (chicken or beef) that I get on my favorite vermicelli bowls have such good flavor...lemongrass? Anyway, thanks Phonatik for consistently being a highlight of my Anchorage visits! :) read more

Phonatik - Beef vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Service sucks! I'm not saying ALL server's sucks, but certain servers. You asked for a simple thing...like silverware or chopsticks, you have to get up and get it where it's at. Don't they suppose to give that you as soon as you're greeted? Then your food comes, then you asked for something simple...like more fish sauce for your food. While you're eating....you wait and wait. Then you're almost done with your food or it's already cold. Then you tell them to cancel the fish sauce because you're either done eating or you're mad about it cause it did not come at all. On the other hand, you don't want to be rude about it. Not coming back. I give 40 to 100% in tips. No one is getting it this time.You guys need to train your employees better. Just saying read more

Just moved up here from OKC looking for a specific broth flavor and i found it here!! The flavor was great even for takeout. They answered the phone quickly, prepared our order by the time we arrived, and the servings!!! That was almost too much meat for me and normally I can't get enough! Definitely worth a try. read more

I ordered from here tonight. Just a simple Bahn Mi Sandwich. The person on the phone took my credit card in advance. $12 for a tiny little sandwich! She told me that it would be ready in 25 to 30 minutes which I thought was nuts for a single sandwich. I showed up to pick it up after 28 minutes. I had to stand there for 20 more minutes before they finally gave me my tiny little sanwich! Waited 48 minutes for one sandwich! I don't recommend. read more

Pho was excellent and service was quick. Lots of options including either chicken or beef broth. Spring roll was very good with the peanut sauce. read more

Phonatik - Shrimp spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I'm rarely in this area for a meal time, but have been wanting to try Phonatik for over a year. I've been to their sister bakery Benji's a few times so I knew I'd be in for a treat. Finally was able to try them out yesterday afternoon since my mom was in town, and was not disappointed! The food was delicious, and I love the decor. Most Asian restaurants I've come across in Alaska have huge menus, and are a combo of more than one country's cuisine. I like that phonatik focuses only on Vietnamese cuisine, and they do it well. Firstly, they're taking COVID precautions seriously with temperature checks, and they are using disposable cups and silverware to serve even dine in customers. All the sauces have also been placed in single serve containers. Service was prompt and friendly! I ordered a mixed berry smoothie for my toddler, but got to drink some of it. What a yummy smoothie! Wasn't expecting the whipped cream, but it was a nice touch. The adults stuck with water for lunch, but they also serve beer & wine which is a nice touch for dinner time. I wanted to order a bit of everything so that's exactly what I did since I had someone to share lunch with. For an appetizer we got the Alaskan signature spring roll. It was tasty. I wish there was a bit more salmon in the roll because they were large, but mainly noodles. For the main course we ordered a pork banh mi, and a large pho "your way". We did oxtail, rare steak and tripe. The banh mi was really delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly, and almost melted in your mouth. The bread was fresh, and the exterior of the bun was crispy with a nice soft inside. The shrimp chips were a nice touch. The pho portion was generous. It had tons of noodles, and nice chunks of meat. The broth was very flavorful just on its own. The Thai basil and lime adds great flavor, and I like spicing things up with jalapeño and sauces. We had more than enough pho to take for leftovers. Overall Phonatik was a very good experience. The food is delicious, and even though the menu isn't huge it highlights some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes. read more

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Cool spot in Anchorage with some delicious pho! We came in on a Saturday early evening, and the place was busy but not yet packed (which changed during our time there!). This is the only pho I've had in Anchorage, so I can't compare it to other options in town (just visiting), but I thought it was very good. The most important part of pho, IMHO, is the broth, and Phonatik produces a flavorful broth without being too salty! I always order my pho with the rare thin sliced steak, though thought it was a nice that they offer a choose-your-own option where you get to select three different protein options from a list of choices, which is what my friend did. The menu also includes an array of fresh rolls and apps, and other entrees besides just pho. My favorite part about eating at Phonatik was our server (sadly I don't remember her name). She was soooo sweet and working hard to cover all of the tables. Just had a very kind energy, you know? All in all, a good experience and would recommend or come back on a future trip to A-town. read more

Best banh mi sandwich I've had in Anchorage. I live in East Anchorage and it's good enough to travel all the way to Dimond to get again. I ordered the pork sandwich. It is a little spicy, which I love. Also ordered pho to go. Haven't tried it yet but the add-ins to pho were well packaged. Very pleasant service. Short-staffed like many places but they forewarn of a slight wait. I was there Saturday for lunch. Wait was estimated at 15-20 minutes. Received my food at about 15 minutes. Highly recommend. My wife and I will definitely go back. read more

Came here for my first time ever having pho and I was not disappointed. The service was fast and friendly, the restaurant itself was cute, clean, and quiet enough to hold a conversation, and of course the pho was super tasty. I've been craving pho ever since I ate here. I think it might be my new addiction. If you're looking for a great pho restaurant, this place is a winner pho sure! read more

I have been coming here for YEARS so here goes an overdue review. We come here every other Sunday and love everything about this place. They greet you and let you know to sit anywhere you would like. They get pretty packed so we try and get there as soon as they open (noon on Sundays). Staff is welcoming and kind. Unlike other pho restaurants, menu is simple and small which I love!!! To start, the egg rolls and especially the crab wontons are a must try. I find the spring rolls to be overpriced and mediocre compared to other places. Their smoothies a must. Open floor sitting, nice modern vibes, and always playing music I can sing along to (90's/2000s throwbacks). Let's talk about the pho! Broth is amazing 9/10. Only thing I can say is that sometimes they can be a bit inconsistent. Some days the broth hits the spot and other days it taste a little too freshly made without the deep heart filling touch but still good. However, today, the broth hit different and was probably the best I've had from them in years which inspired me to write a review lol. My favorite thing on the menu is the oxtail pho and least favorite would be beef stew. Beef stew was too greasy for me (i did give it a try multiple times). Food, service, atmosphere wise--best place to get pho in Anchorage. Definitely my top pick amongst other local favs. read more

Phonatik - pho oxtail - Vietnamese Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Vietnam pork chops smelled and tasted like lighter fluid ..chicken dish was old and not fresh phos broth very good water served luke warm. read more