You must get the combination fried rice! Shrimp, chicken, chinese sausage, cabbage and veggies stir fried with rice until some of the rice turns crispy. The BBQ duck braised in beer is also delicious. read more

My first time here, I was happy to find a new Vietnamese restaurant. But their pho wasn't very good to me and my boyfriend. I felt they didn't have any taste as other pho soups I have tried. We knew the owners, and when we asked why there were no seasoning sauces to put in the pho they replied saying that mostly Americans come to their restaurant so they didn't sauces have any on the tables. I thought that was kind of weird but I was really disappointed cause there is only one sauce I always use in my pho and they didn't have it like every other Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. Well, my mother and her friend loves this restaurant but the reason why is because their pho doesn't have a strong taste and they like that. read more

I come here about once a week with my family, whether it's dine in or carry out, and have been doing this fairly regularly for the last couple of years. I absolutely love the food here! I usually order the spicy chicken (ask for it extra spicy if you're like me and crave everything with a kick), but have ordered both the beef and tofu cold noodle salad, as well as their veggie spring rolls! One of my favorite restaurants to go to in town, the food is high quality and the staff is always kind. Don't be fooled by the exterior rays place is a true gem! read more

A friend took us to lunch at Ray's earlier this week saying it was one of her favorite local lunch spots. The service was fast and friendly and our waitress happily chatted up her customers and was quick to point out that they never charge for rice and they'll bring you as much as you want to go with your meal. Our friend always orders the spicy chicken with cashews while I went for the chicken Pho. To be honest my Pho was pretty bland and the reason for my 3 star rating. My wife loved her spicy shrimp curry and couldn't wait to have the rest for lunch the next day. Same for our friend - so they'd score Ray's at 4 stars. Bottom line it's a good place for lunch and we'll be back. read more

There is nothing on this menu you'd call "Vietnamese". It's too bad because authentic Vietnamese is very good. Another "never try again" place. The food is tasteless. If you like "Americanized" Vietnamese food then have a go at it. If you're a foodie and is familiar with good Vietnamese this place isn't for you. read more

The few times I've been there the ph broth is SO watered down and even the sauces (hoisin and sriracha) had water in them. They are definitely catering to people not used to real Vietnamese food. Ph #1, Ph Saigon, or Ph Vietnam are better choices for soup. read more

Rays is the Bomb I LOVE the place the best food in town and I have lived here in Alaska for over 35 years I have never had a bad meal everything taste awesome the spicy and good everyone needs to eat here!!! read more

Best fried rice in town! The service is always quick and courteous, and the food is always hot and fresh.

Rays place NEVER disappoints the chicken yellow curry is to die for and the best in town ! Also the fresh rolls are always so fresh and delicious! 10/10 every time !!!! read more

Bad customer service! Never got my food after waiting over 45 mins, I asked them 35 mins in how much longer they said the orders are put in order, but everyone around me that ordered after me received their food and finished. So I wait 10 more mins and they still give me the same excuse, I had to leave and go back to work. They did not own up to their mistake. read more

I am a foodie, and I take days off work just to come here and eat their Bun Bo Hue (a type of pho). The flavors are incredible and complex - the pho broth has layer upon layer of intense, fragrant spices, and the tangy, sweet flavors of the soup really hit the spot!!! If you are adventurous like me, you would get the pig feet added to the soup also! Two other dishes to die for are Ray's Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - so good! Their combination fried rice is also a family favorite! My husband loves their halibut curry and beef salad. Argh so many good dishes! No wonder they are always packed! My only complaint about them is that they are never open on the weekends AND they are only open during selective hours on weekdays! So whenever I get a Ray's craving - which is frequently - I have to take days off work during the week just to eat there! :( They are worth it though!!! Ray's is no doubt my favorite restaurant in Anchorage (and one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to IN THIS WORLD!) read more

We eat here frequently. We have never had anything but delicious, distinctive dishes. The vegetables are cooked to perfection and the spices are just right. The staff is wonderful-we have been going here for years and highly recommend it. read more

This is some of THE BEST pho in town! Everyone who knows good food in Anchorage knows to go to Rays. Awesome stir fried dishes. Delicious homemade sauces. You can buy their awesome homemade chili sauce in a bottle to take home, that's how much folks love it. Really rad cold noodle salad when you're looking for something lighter but satisfying. Five star chicken is that flavor you dream about! Family owned with an interesting history in Alaska, and they run the place with love and care. Love Ray's Place, if only it was open on the weekend I would be going there right now! read more

Ray's place has the best curry in Alaska! The chicken curry is incredible, affordable, and it comes with a side of rice. If you haven't been here, and you love good food, you gotta try the food here! I can't wait to come back here and try more items from their menu! read more

I love this restaurant a great family restaurant and some of the best food in town. By far the best fried rice I have had in town, my favorite Entree is the spicy cashew chicken and the fresh spring rolls are the bomb. I just wish they were open on the weekends they are that awesome and stay so busy they close on Saturdays and Sunday's to have good family time. read more

Great food, great service and really good prices. The beef pho noodle soup was just delicious. Really, really good. Fresh rolls were much bigger and fuller than we expected for the price. The chicken curry was also great. AND they have good local beers. A couple of them anyway. The Kodiak Nut Brown was unexpected - but hit the spot. read more

Ray's Place was great. I really like this restaurant. The Saigon tuna and the chicken Pho was the best!!!

Ray's Place is one of the best places to eat in midtown! Their food is fresh and delicious! Family owned, they take pride in what they do, love it! read more

Best food in Anchorage. Friendly staff. Great selections including vegetarian options. Plenty of parking across the street. Only negative I can think of is they are not open on weekends. Their spring rolls are especially good. Also take home a bottle of their homemade sauce. read more

Great restaurant. Food was amazing both my wife and I enjoyed our food. I enjoyed it so much that the following day I told some of my co workers they had to try it too. Definitely worth trying. read more

To start this has nothing to do with the food. I have been coming here for a long time and both togo and dine in food is AMAZING. ONLY ONLY reason why I might come back, but it will only be for togo. Today I came in on my lunch with some friends and we started with some appetizers. We wanted to try the pork spring rolls as well as our usual spring rolls. After getting them we all thought they had a funny after taste so we asked the server to give us another order of the original spring rolls. We had a guy come out and ask if we were going to pay for the pork rolls 3 times and made the situation completely awkward. ( this would be my first time ever sending something back). I saw at least 2 people from the back come out of the kitchen look at our table and start talking to each other thus making it even more awkward. after we got our food everything was good again till we try to pay. This lady comes up to us very rushed and says to we need the credit card machine. As we go around to pay for our portions I have two different portions to pay since i got togo for a co worker. I pay for the togo order on the card and i didnt understand her when she was trying to give me the machine and when i finally took it she huffed and said gosh. That was my first take back and like umm okay. she proceeds to pay the rest out and when i try to give her cash for my order she walks away. She finally comes back and says someone got togo food. i told her its me, but you walked away when i tried to give you cash. she then tells me " DONT GET SASSY WITH ME" im sorry, but i have NEVER been talked to like that and when i said who you calling sassy and that she has been rude she just bluntly says JUST PAY. I have never been treated like this at Rays and im saddened since i come here at least once a week. Please be nice to all guests even if you are frustrated with them since that is the customers industry. read more

The food is really good, I just wish they were open more hours than they are. We drive out from the Valley and it seems they're never open when we show up. When we have been lucky to get inside, the food was great. Nothing tasted off or bland, it was all flavorful and the wait staff was polite, but maybe not attentive as I would have liked--I don't like having an empty glass of water when I'm eating spicy food, but the food more than makes up for it. read more

I absolutely LOVE this family-owned restaurant! Favorite place to eat out in Anchorage. Our favorites are the fresh spring rolls, garlic chicken, and lemongrass pork. Yum yum!! read more

First time there. Will definitely be back. Fresh ingredients and delicious food. Friendly, courteous & efficient staff. Very clean. Pay attention to the hours of operation, a little different. Definitely our "go to place" when we go to Anchorage. read more

Pho's played out. This place has some great stir fry. We started out with Vung's Wrap. Like a shrimp eggroll with rice noodles on the side to wrap with a lettuce wrap. It was pretty good cuz it was kinda unique. Main course was Bai Hue Duck and Five Star Chicken. The duck was stir fried with a melody of veggies that went pretty well with it. Very flavorful. And no bones. The Chicken was ordinary since it was only like 5 spice chicken. It was good to go to a Vietnamese restaurant that wasn't Pho based. read more

Best fried rice in town!! Get the pork fired rice extra crispy or the combo. Enough to feed two people.

If you want a big portion of a House Fried Rice that makes you feel like you've been hypnotized into eating the whole plate without leaving a grain of rice on it, no matter how full you may be, this is the place to be. Fresh ingredients, great servers, and and ambiance that makes you want to come back over and over. Spring Rolls are good, Curry is good, but leave all that for visit no. 2.. House Fried Rice (extra Vietnamese sausage, crispy) will blow your mind. read more

Love coming to Ray's place. Always get the same two dishes, Lemon Chicken or the Halibut Curry. I don't know what they put in their curry but it is delicious! I've had their fresh spring rolls and they're also pretty good, although a little expensive for three rolls. Highly recommend this to those looking for great Vietnamese food! read more

I love Ray's. We eat here a few times a month at least. Our favorites are combo fried rice and chicken curry. I only wish they were open on weekends! read more

My boyfriend and I are regulars here! We love how delicious the food is, how nice to staff is, and how fast the food comes. This is by far one of our favorite places. We always order tofu sauté noodle with curry sauce & every time the waiter remembers our order. I love this place & I can't get enough! read more

I came to Ray's because I heard great things about their pho, but I really didn't think much of it. While none of the ingredients seemed outright bad, nothing tasted very fresh either. The meat in the soup was much inferior to the meat used at other Pho places in town, and the veggies all were pretty overcooked. The people I was with didn't seem that impressed with their food either. So while nothing was terrible, I feel like there are far better places in town to get a bowl of pho, and I probably won't be coming to Ray's again. read more

Decent food and you get a ton of food for the price. Really, the portions were huge. I would consider splitting a dish and an appetizer next time I'm here. read more

A friend at work kept recommending this place as he knows I'm a vegetarian. My wife swung by, explained that I was a vegetarian, and all I can say is the food she brought home for me was freakin' fantastic. My friend got to say I told you so. I will be back. read more

The food is fantastic and always in plentiful portions. Plus the staff is very friendly! I love this place

Loved their service and the food was delicious. My favorite dish is their Duck fried rice, it's just overall perfect.

I have no clue what this guy randy b is talking about and why he only gave one star on the fried rice. The fried rice is amazing! Hands down the best in town. No it does not look like it has peoples left overs in it. It is an actual meal. So yea it has your meat and rustic style veggies in it not frozen veggies. It is the real deal. It is deffinatly a hearty type of fried rice and is sure to fill anybody up. This fried rice is the type you will think about even after finishing it. Rays place is amazing so keep your negative comments you yourself randy b. Rays place is the best in town. I will never go anywhere else for fried rice again. The other items on the menu are amazing as well. They deffinatly put love into their authentic vietnamese food. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK RAYS PLACE!!! read more

I have never gotten a bad meal from this restaurant. They make me feel like I am part of the family and the food is reasonably priced. I love the Tuha Tuna and Tilapia after a bowl of soup, then I get a combo fried rice for the meal the next day. It is a family run business with Vietnamese roots. read more

Everything here is super delicious. Never had a bad meal. My all time fave is the pork fried rice. The service is great and they remember you when you come back. Fast and friendly service. Great place to get in and out during lunch. read more

Fried rice has never been so good. Full of flavor and served hot. My personal favourite is the chicken soup. The broth is so damn good! Got me to start putting onions in my own soup. It's not wonder these folks are doing well enough to close on the weekends and when they go on vacation- the food is amazing. Family run and operated, very friendly. Also, peppermint patties with the check? Oh hell yes. read more

rays place has the best fried rice in town. randy b can suck my d. he's an idiot whose taste buds are shot because his favorite food is olive garden bread sticks that have been left out for 2 days. i love their rice and if i ever went to jail for murder, my last meal request would be for their combo fried rice with squid. read more