Pho Ao Sen offers an extensive menu with homestyle Vietnamese dishes that always satisfy. From chicken pho in a light, umami-packed broth to giant platters of rice, grilled shrimp, and nicely charred pork, there’s something for everyone. Come here weekly, and it’ll still take months to try everything.While the new location may take some time to adjust, Pho Ao Sen continues to attract a diverse crowd. The food is satisfying, and the fans shaped like leaves add a unique touch to the decor. Seating can be tight.
Ordered #41 bún tầm bị, a comfort food for me. Could be better with more protein.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gabby George
Honestly didn’t love up to the high reviews. Super cute inside I actually really enjoyed the vibes. But the food was just alright. Definitely not the best pho I have had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Damian Wilkerson
Best pho broth in the USA! Gotta get the fresh noodles
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Mike Voj
Parking: Parking lot can get crowded & difficult to maneuver
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho
Khoi Bui
The Bún bò gets my 5 stars but I'm giving the place 3 stars for its chicken noodle soup. Lacks of flavor and aroma and only a few pieces of chicken with bones and little meat and priced at $18 a bowl. For that soup, I strongly suggest you go to Wing Wah, just two doors down, for a $13 a bowl chicken soup and Hainan chicken. All delicious and cheaper.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bun Bo Hue
David Wan
One of the best pho and viet places in the bay. Situated in a rough neighborhood so don’t leave anything in your car but food is amazing at a reasonable price. Bring cash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph
Expensive. Wings are yummy. Pho is good. Cup of ice (no v. coffee) was not so good…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Sam Ho
$20 a bowl of pho. If you use a credit card they will charge you 6% on top of it. What a robbing dinner.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Roger Le
This restaurant has been around for a very long time. Very consistent food tasting. It is well known for 100% broken white rice, central region of Vietnam food such as Bún Bò Huế. Northern region food such as Bún Chả Hà Nội.Chinese Hainan island chicken rice with ginger fish sauce. Of course, beef or chicken noodles are good.
The best pho in Oakland - hands down! The staff is very friendly and really attentive. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Beef Pho
Anthony Vargas
I got the #12 and it was some of the best pho I’ve had in the bay! The atmosphere was great, all the lighting and plants made the place feel very inviting. Definitely will be coming here more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Beef Pho
Talia B.
The food was good they don't add cilantro in their pho I honestly felt like it needed it but they definitely don't skimp on the portion sizes here! The service was good as well.
James T.
Food is rock solid. Luckily they have a large private parking lot because I wouldn't come here without that no matter how good the food. One knock is they open till 7:45pm and if you're there at 7:59pm.... From experience.
Lily V.
Best Vietnamese food in the East Bay hands down. Try their BBH, fried chicken wings, nem cuon, and bun cha hanoi. They have really good pho too. These are our must order items.So yes this area is a bit sketch but there is a parking lot. Bring your smallest car as the lot is tight.
Pho Ao Sen offers an extensive menu with homestyle Vietnamese dishes that always satisfy. From chicken pho in a light, umami-packed broth to giant platters of rice, grilled shrimp, and nicely charred pork, there’s something for everyone. Come here weekly, and it’ll still take months to try everything.While the new location may take some time to adjust, Pho Ao Sen continues to attract a diverse crowd. The food is satisfying, and the fans shaped like leaves add a unique touch to the decor. Seating can be tight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Chicken Pho, Style Grilled Pork Spring Rolls
Ordered #41 bún tầm bị, a comfort food for me. Could be better with more protein.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Honestly didn’t love up to the high reviews. Super cute inside I actually really enjoyed the vibes. But the food was just alright. Definitely not the best pho I have had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Best pho broth in the USA! Gotta get the fresh noodles
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Parking: Parking lot can get crowded & difficult to maneuver
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho
The Bún bò gets my 5 stars but I'm giving the place 3 stars for its chicken noodle soup. Lacks of flavor and aroma and only a few pieces of chicken with bones and little meat and priced at $18 a bowl. For that soup, I strongly suggest you go to Wing Wah, just two doors down, for a $13 a bowl chicken soup and Hainan chicken. All delicious and cheaper.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bun Bo Hue
One of the best pho and viet places in the bay. Situated in a rough neighborhood so don’t leave anything in your car but food is amazing at a reasonable price. Bring cash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive. Wings are yummy. Pho is good. Cup of ice (no v. coffee) was not so good…
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
$20 a bowl of pho. If you use a credit card they will charge you 6% on top of it. What a robbing dinner.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
This restaurant has been around for a very long time. Very consistent food tasting. It is well known for 100% broken white rice, central region of Vietnam food such as Bún Bò Huế. Northern region food such as Bún Chả Hà Nội.Chinese Hainan island chicken rice with ginger fish sauce. Of course, beef or chicken noodles are good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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The best pho in Oakland - hands down! The staff is very friendly and really attentive. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Beef Pho
I got the #12 and it was some of the best pho I’ve had in the bay! The atmosphere was great, all the lighting and plants made the place feel very inviting. Definitely will be coming here more often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Beef Pho
The food was good they don't add cilantro in their pho I honestly felt like it needed it but they definitely don't skimp on the portion sizes here! The service was good as well.
Food is rock solid. Luckily they have a large private parking lot because I wouldn't come here without that no matter how good the food. One knock is they open till 7:45pm and if you're there at 7:59pm.... From experience.
Best Vietnamese food in the East Bay hands down. Try their BBH, fried chicken wings, nem cuon, and bun cha hanoi. They have really good pho too. These are our must order items.So yes this area is a bit sketch but there is a parking lot. Bring your smallest car as the lot is tight.