Just want to say thanks to Phõ Ao Sen. Their broth is full of flavors and very delicious ! They were so nice they asked me if I wanted to try a secret menu drink, & it was amazing!
Koko G.
Here is chicken pho, with few shredded coasts $19 !!!! That's way to expensive! The menu shows the chicken pho totally different like the food come to my table!
Tann Tran
Ao Sen, the pricey pho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynnie P.
I recently dined at Ao Sen and I must say, I was blown away by the experience. The pho was absolutely amazing - flavorful broth, tender noodles, and generous portions of meat and veggies. The spring rolls were so fresh and amazing! The new decor added a modern touch to the ambiance, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. But what truly stood out was the food. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. And let's talk about the service - outstanding is an understatement. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Ao Sen. If you're looking for a restaurant with amazing pho, new decor, amazing food, and great service, look no further. This place is convincing in every way. I highly recommend giving it a try. 10/10 would recommend! Definitely coming back when I'm in town!
Naveed S.
Delicious food!!! We got the #33, #35, spring rolls, and #20. The quality of their meat is excellent, super tender and flavorful. Their pork has this excellent marinade that was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Same goes for their chicken. The reason I'm docking a point is literally my own fault but I found the spicy beef pho to be really spicy so just be mindful if ordering that! The customer service was top notch, I believe we were chatting with the owner about flowers for a good 10 mins. Just a lovely atmosphere, environment, and most importantly, food!
Martin Y.
One of the best Vietnamese coffees out there, but way too much ice in the cup. Also, the pho is very good. Everything exceeds standards as well.
Marko J.
I popped into this restaurant after hearing so many raves from my local Livermore friends. My expectations were far past exceeded with the beautiful decor, delicious pho, and the com tan we ordered. I have never had com tam with more tasty meat, and my tastebuds really were tingling. It was so good, no wonder why my friends were recommending it so highly!! The pho was hearty, a large portion, and very fresh. I didn't get the chicken pho but my friend told me that they source extremely fresh chicken that comes from the farm the same day!! Love it!! The broth tastes so much better than other phos I have tried in the east bay, I must know their secret ingredients!! The service was great too, and everything I ordered was delivered very speedily. Epic!
Dan Angelo E.
I don't know why this place is not 5 Stars. Food is awesome! Grilled shrimp... is really grilled well! Not all places that serve grilled food do it right, but this place did not disappoint. The pho is also tasty and not overwhelming. Service is top notch! Place is new and ambiance is very welcoming. All of the crew are friendly and helpful and fast! Highly recommend especially its close to Livermore Outlet!
Ann Goose
The best Vietnamese food I’ve had. And I’ve had a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meeh T.
Absolutely delicious. This is hands down the best pho place I have ever been to. I almost turned my back to this place due to the mixed reviews. I decided to give it a shot because most reviews were mainly complaining about pricing. This is 2024 and CALIFORNIA, $16 for a bowl of pho seems pretty reasonable to me. The both was so fresh and full of flavor. You get what you pay for. Try it out for yourself. Added bonus, place is so clean.
All of the food was AMAZING! The portions are huge for the price. I highly recommend eating out here. The manager provided some of the best service I have ever had. She even gave us a dessert on the house! Definitely will be coming back:)
Matt C.
This was our first time dining here after discovering a new place to have Pho. I must say that this place has everything that is missing from our usual Pho restaurants. Beautiful and clean atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and delicious food. It might be a little on the higher end price wise, but for a nice and warm experience it's definitely worth it. We will be coming back again and bringing friends.
Hen A.
across the street from san francisco premium outlets (playground side)...replaced pho hoa noodle soup which was the previous vietnamese restaurant at this same location...just some cosmetic changes to wall color and some of the lighting fixtures with a lot of fake and real plants added all around...was already a newish restaurant, so still spacious and clean...staff pointing to an empty table and taking a seat...menu provided with typical appetizers, pho, vermicelli, rice plates, drinks and some add-ons like bun bo hue...the prices are on the higher side with pho mostly at $16 and $17 for the large combo...vermicelli and rice plates are mostly around $21 plus or minus...also charging a surcharge for credit card payments...taking a #11 well-done brisket, flank and crunchy flank pho $16, but $16.60 with surcharge...#36 marinated pork and egg roll vermicelli $21, but $21.79 with surcharge...vietnamese iced coffee $5.50, but $5.71 after...pho arriving with the normal fixings on a plate...not big and would say smaller in comparison to most restaurants...broth is light and clean, and seasoned right...beef was tender and good quality...next, vermicelli arriving looking very plain...pair of fried egg rolls, pair of pork "logs" and the sweet fish sauce...egg rolls were crispy golden and tasted as expected...sweet fish sauce was lighter and personally could have used a little more...marinated pork was seasoned right, but the "log" presentation was a little odd...not in a good way...sliced marinated pork molded and cooked into solid "logs"...can't really break it apart to eat with the noodles...iced coffee tasted as expected...served in mason jar mug with a big clump of crushed ice...overall, pho ao sen tries to be different in their serving and presentation....portions were on the smaller side...everything looks nice...but, the food is fairly average and typical...not bad, but doesn't really match the appearance the restaurant portrays...
Geoff W.
This has always been my go-to place for Pho. Always consistent, always good. Seating is comfy , service is good. The inside is nice with lots of natural light by the windows. A perfect place to get a hot bowl of Pho on a rainy Bay Area winters day. Parking in the back adds an added level of comfort when you are dining. I always order Phò Gai or seafood Phò so I can't comment on the beef versions, but for what I order, the broth is which for me is very important.
Geoffrey A.
Came here for a late dinner. I got the #1, which was a beef pho with a variety of meats. This place is amazing. The soup was flavorful, the noodles are cooked well, and the portion size was generous. The service here is also great. Although we arrived near closing time, the staff was polite and were willing to serve us with no complaints. I would definitely recommend coming here when you're craving pho.
Just want to say thanks to Phõ Ao Sen. Their broth is full of flavors and very delicious ! They were so nice they asked me if I wanted to try a secret menu drink, & it was amazing!
Here is chicken pho, with few shredded coasts $19 !!!! That's way to expensive! The menu shows the chicken pho totally different like the food come to my table!
Ao Sen, the pricey pho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at Ao Sen and I must say, I was blown away by the experience. The pho was absolutely amazing - flavorful broth, tender noodles, and generous portions of meat and veggies. The spring rolls were so fresh and amazing! The new decor added a modern touch to the ambiance, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. But what truly stood out was the food. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. And let's talk about the service - outstanding is an understatement. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great meal. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Ao Sen. If you're looking for a restaurant with amazing pho, new decor, amazing food, and great service, look no further. This place is convincing in every way. I highly recommend giving it a try. 10/10 would recommend! Definitely coming back when I'm in town!
Delicious food!!! We got the #33, #35, spring rolls, and #20. The quality of their meat is excellent, super tender and flavorful. Their pork has this excellent marinade that was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Same goes for their chicken. The reason I'm docking a point is literally my own fault but I found the spicy beef pho to be really spicy so just be mindful if ordering that! The customer service was top notch, I believe we were chatting with the owner about flowers for a good 10 mins. Just a lovely atmosphere, environment, and most importantly, food!
One of the best Vietnamese coffees out there, but way too much ice in the cup. Also, the pho is very good. Everything exceeds standards as well.
I popped into this restaurant after hearing so many raves from my local Livermore friends. My expectations were far past exceeded with the beautiful decor, delicious pho, and the com tan we ordered. I have never had com tam with more tasty meat, and my tastebuds really were tingling. It was so good, no wonder why my friends were recommending it so highly!! The pho was hearty, a large portion, and very fresh. I didn't get the chicken pho but my friend told me that they source extremely fresh chicken that comes from the farm the same day!! Love it!! The broth tastes so much better than other phos I have tried in the east bay, I must know their secret ingredients!! The service was great too, and everything I ordered was delivered very speedily. Epic!
I don't know why this place is not 5 Stars. Food is awesome! Grilled shrimp... is really grilled well! Not all places that serve grilled food do it right, but this place did not disappoint. The pho is also tasty and not overwhelming. Service is top notch! Place is new and ambiance is very welcoming. All of the crew are friendly and helpful and fast! Highly recommend especially its close to Livermore Outlet!
The best Vietnamese food I’ve had. And I’ve had a lot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious. This is hands down the best pho place I have ever been to. I almost turned my back to this place due to the mixed reviews. I decided to give it a shot because most reviews were mainly complaining about pricing. This is 2024 and CALIFORNIA, $16 for a bowl of pho seems pretty reasonable to me. The both was so fresh and full of flavor. You get what you pay for. Try it out for yourself. Added bonus, place is so clean.
Restaurantji Recommends
All of the food was AMAZING! The portions are huge for the price. I highly recommend eating out here. The manager provided some of the best service I have ever had. She even gave us a dessert on the house! Definitely will be coming back:)
This was our first time dining here after discovering a new place to have Pho. I must say that this place has everything that is missing from our usual Pho restaurants. Beautiful and clean atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and delicious food. It might be a little on the higher end price wise, but for a nice and warm experience it's definitely worth it. We will be coming back again and bringing friends.
across the street from san francisco premium outlets (playground side)...replaced pho hoa noodle soup which was the previous vietnamese restaurant at this same location...just some cosmetic changes to wall color and some of the lighting fixtures with a lot of fake and real plants added all around...was already a newish restaurant, so still spacious and clean...staff pointing to an empty table and taking a seat...menu provided with typical appetizers, pho, vermicelli, rice plates, drinks and some add-ons like bun bo hue...the prices are on the higher side with pho mostly at $16 and $17 for the large combo...vermicelli and rice plates are mostly around $21 plus or minus...also charging a surcharge for credit card payments...taking a #11 well-done brisket, flank and crunchy flank pho $16, but $16.60 with surcharge...#36 marinated pork and egg roll vermicelli $21, but $21.79 with surcharge...vietnamese iced coffee $5.50, but $5.71 after...pho arriving with the normal fixings on a plate...not big and would say smaller in comparison to most restaurants...broth is light and clean, and seasoned right...beef was tender and good quality...next, vermicelli arriving looking very plain...pair of fried egg rolls, pair of pork "logs" and the sweet fish sauce...egg rolls were crispy golden and tasted as expected...sweet fish sauce was lighter and personally could have used a little more...marinated pork was seasoned right, but the "log" presentation was a little odd...not in a good way...sliced marinated pork molded and cooked into solid "logs"...can't really break it apart to eat with the noodles...iced coffee tasted as expected...served in mason jar mug with a big clump of crushed ice...overall, pho ao sen tries to be different in their serving and presentation....portions were on the smaller side...everything looks nice...but, the food is fairly average and typical...not bad, but doesn't really match the appearance the restaurant portrays...
This has always been my go-to place for Pho. Always consistent, always good. Seating is comfy , service is good. The inside is nice with lots of natural light by the windows. A perfect place to get a hot bowl of Pho on a rainy Bay Area winters day. Parking in the back adds an added level of comfort when you are dining. I always order Phò Gai or seafood Phò so I can't comment on the beef versions, but for what I order, the broth is which for me is very important.
Came here for a late dinner. I got the #1, which was a beef pho with a variety of meats. This place is amazing. The soup was flavorful, the noodles are cooked well, and the portion size was generous. The service here is also great. Although we arrived near closing time, the staff was polite and were willing to serve us with no complaints. I would definitely recommend coming here when you're craving pho.