I had a really comforting meal at Phở Ao Sen Restaurant in San Francisco. The pho broth was rich, aromatic, and tasted like it had been simmering for hours — clean but full of depth. The beef was tender, and the noodles had the perfect texture. I also tried their spring rolls, which were fresh and nicely balanced with herbs and dipping sauce. The space is casual and cozy, nothing fancy, but it feels authentic and welcoming. Service was quick and friendly, and the portions were generous for the price. If you're craving a solid, no-frills Vietnamese pho spot in San Francisco, Phở Ao Sen definitely hits the spot.

Janice Hou

This place served one of the best meals so far in 2 years since I moved here from LA! All I can say is GET #44. It's a winner. And so is the oxtail pho.

Anthony Ballon

Pho was good. Nice broth and good portion. My favorite though was the fresh Spring Roll. The rolls consisted of large fresh shrimp and they were good size. Take out was pretty fast. Def want to go back and try other soups.

Sheri R

Now my Go-To in the area! Came here with a group of friends (~8 people) after an event nearby (around 4:45PM Saturday), they seated us to the long tables where it's easy to chat and have our own space. I appreciate that mindfulness. They are quick to give us menu and help us with any questions we have. I order the Shrimp Spring Roll (Gỏi Cuốn) with their house sauce and it was delicious! The shrimp was a nice size, not like those small ones. I love the overall portion and the way they stacked the spring roll (see picture). This is now my go-to in the area for a well sized group. My friends enjoyed their pho, which undoubtedly looks great and have generous portions! I think you can't ever go wrong ask the server what do they recommend or is most popular too if you're ever stuck. This place gives me those classic southeast Asian family space with modern touches. Bathroom: Yes; it's on the shorter side which is great if you have smaller stature or little ones that only need a bit of an assistance. They do have wheelchair friendly bars but is on the lower side. Parking: Yes; there's a FREE parking lot next to it.

Fernanda Gonzalez

Got lost in my pho here. Great music, lovely employees, and tasty food. They have unique drink options and hearty pho!

Jimmy Si

This is a nostalgic place for my family up in NorCal. The staff is super nice and they renovated the place. It looks very modern. Parking is somewhat difficult given it's popularity. I got the nem nuong as the appetizer which was great and the pho dac biet was great as well. The broth was very good and the noodles and meat portion was good. I was so full from the meal.

Neha Shah

This place is the best! Fantastic and soul soothing pho, great ambiance, and delicious. It was recommended to me by my Vietnamese friend and I’m so glad I tried it out.

Veronica Johnson

The food is SO good here! I've had the #2 and the #36, and both were amazing (and all the appetizers and side dishes are good that I've tried). I'm going to keep trying different dishes each visit, and I doubt I'll be disappointed. The atmosphere is very welcoming and nice, with beautiful lighting and plants lining the walls. The staff is pleasant and the food always comes out relatively quickly. I've been here multiple times and I can see myself coming back for more.

Curt P

Updating review as of Jan 2020. Ao Sen is till run by the same family/folks as it was +5 yrs ago. Food quality/prep is still pretty much top notch. Def come here for their signature dishes that are hard to find elsewhere - the bun cha Ha Noi (grilled pork patties and slices marinated in a sweet salty sauce with mildly pickled mango and carrots done basically as good as you might find in north Vietnam), and the cha ca Thang Long - hot plate pieces of sweet white fish (large, juicy, moist, not at all over cooked) marinated with dill served with traditional sides (can't think of another Viet restaurant around that has this on their menu)! Place can get noisy when it's packed, and maybe minor wait time if you come during peak lunch hours. original review - Great food, staff can be off with service given how busy they get, be ready to wait if you come during busy time.

Jeff Ho

Best pho broth in Oakland! We came on a Thursday for lunch. We both ordered the #1 - pho dac biet $14.50. I should have gotten the #2 because that one came with beef balls for the same price. The broth tasted clean and is the best I've had in Oakland. It is one of the best in the bay for sure. We also had the chicken wings, very tasty and an ice coffee. They make their iced Vietnamese coffees with crushed ice. It was fragrant with a hint of hazelnut. So darn good. Great job my friends Pho Ao Sen. We had an awesome lunch.

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