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Phở Ao Sen

Vietnamese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$

San Antonio, Oakland

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Phở Ao Sen

7.6^/10

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Ranked #7 for Vietnamese restaurants in Oakland
"Bun Ha Noi, Bun Bo Hue and Com Tam Dac Biet - all were awesome!"(6 Tips)
"My favorite Pho in Oakland - get the #1 and an iced coffee..."(26 Tips)
"Decent pho, but the grilled pork spring rolls is the best"(5 Tips)
"... pho! The bun cha ha noi was tasty as well, but not quite the..."(2 Tips)

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pho
Bun Bo Hue
spicy food
ha noi
iced coffee
brisket
good for groups
great value
satay sauce
meats
big portions
egg rolls
brunch food
tendons
lunch
town
chili oil
local spots
appetizers
clean
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JessicaFebruary 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everyone's talking about the bún bò huế, but the bò kho is the star; the meat is extremely tender and the broth is stellar. I never say this, but Ao Sen's bò kho is better than my mom's!
Herman ChanAugust 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Whatever beef pho you get, get nuoc beo on the side. Or just ask for green onion oil. Pour 2 heaping spoonfuls into your soup. You'll thank me. =)
Alan LiangMay 7, 2012
Their pork spring rolls are yummy! Not as good as brodard in So-Cal, but this is as good as it gets in Nor-cal. This place is CASH only!
Tom ADecember 12, 2014
I always enjoy coming here. They are very friendly and the pho is great. Had a beef pho today with brisket, tendon and tripe. Always happy after too!
Shirley LauSeptember 24, 2016
Amazing pho! The bun cha ha noi was tasty as well, but not quite the authentic flavors from Hanoi.
Darren ChanDecember 1, 2018
Solid pho with flavorful broth and tender meat. Use the spicy satay sauce!! Pretty unique and delicious.
Darren ChanDecember 1, 2018
Solid pho with flavorful broth and tender meat. Use the spicy satay sauce!! Pretty unique and delicious.
Jessica FengJanuary 28, 2014
Closes relatively early for dinner. Minimum $20 for credit card. Bun Bo Hue is amazing & perfect amount for a satisfying dinner.
jansen cOctober 5, 2016
Authentic soup and good appetizers! The place was full at 2pm
Tom ANovember 11, 2014
Pho - rare beef, flank, tendon and tripe. Delicious. Always a great meal here and the menu is extensive.
Brian StraussDecember 27, 2019
I gotta say that those grilled pork spring rolls were delicious.
Gregor DodsonAugust 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Pho is legit. They also do Bun Cha Hanoi which is very hard to find around here, (as opposed to the ubiquitous Bun Cha). Highly recommended.
Jason VieraJune 10, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Best in town! Now that I live in AZ, going to miss this place very much. Tendon only please!!!
Hana NaJuly 3, 2012
Clean and largest Vietnamese spot! Tasty pork spring rolls and overall a good spot. Nom-dot-com :)
SkeeterNYCDecember 19, 2010
HANDS DOWN THE #1 best Pho I've ever ever ever experienced. Such a great little hidden local spot. I hope more city folks make the trip out here!
Gerardo MarencoJanuary 12, 2014
This place is the jewel of Irving Stret. The five spiced chicken vermicelli is a must try!
joanneFebruary 3, 2010
Been here 10+ times
it feels like a bizarre greenhouse, but it's the best pho i have found on this strip of international. the spicy beef stew, replete with beef, tendons, and chili oil, is also phenomenal. Read more
Brian StraussMay 1, 2023
The Bun is the way to go here
Khanh-Dan Tran-kiemMarch 30, 2015
Bun bo hue is crazy spicy! Make sure to get it mild if you can't handle too much spice.
Annie 🐠August 10, 2013
Bun Ha Noi, Bun Bo Hue and Com Tam Dac Biet - all were awesome!
Hugo VelisJune 13, 2013
#39 Marinated pork, egg roll rice vermicelli! The best!!!!!! You won't go wrong!
Carl TydingcoJuly 6, 2017
Solid bowl of phở. Awesome iced coffee!
_November 6, 2014
One of the biggest pho restaurant with decent food at a reasonable price in Oakland.
PertzDecember 17, 2014
Decent pho, but I almost always get their Bun Thit Nuong when I visit!
Tom ANovember 29, 2014
What better way to end a fun and special day then with a healthy and delicious bowl of pho!?
Mark LindzyDecember 26, 2012
So delicious and off the radar for most. CASH ONLY
Tom ASeptember 22, 2014
Pho and everything else I've had. Definitely my favorite in Oakland.
Joseph LeFebruary 10, 2018
Get the #2 pho. Includes all the meats AND meatballs
LilyMarch 4, 2015
Decent pho, but the grilled pork spring rolls is the best
Trang TranFebruary 23, 2014
Vietnamese coffee here reminds me of the ones I had in Vietnam! Yum
Fabio ResendeApril 14, 2013
Southern-Style Beef Pho is on the list of 21 best noodle bowls by San Francisco Magazine
j kaplanMarch 5, 2016
the house special chicken pho is great!!
Carol RoseSeptember 21, 2012
The best Pho I've ever had! Generous portions ~ CASH ONLY!
Motohiro TakayamaMay 28, 2013
Bring your empty stomach, or you will get too full to walk.
Kelly JungMarch 27, 2013
Grilled pork spring rolls are THE BEST
Wes YanagaFebruary 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
My favorite Pho in Oakland - get the #1 and an iced coffee...
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Hiro Sone, chef of Ame, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Phở xe lửa đặc biệt. Read more
Stuart AdlerMarch 31, 2017
Super authentic!
Kim WooAugust 19, 2012
Love the pho here! But the service upstairs is terrible. If they send you up you're probably better off waiting longer for a seat downstairs.
Kelly JungMarch 27, 2013
Instead of ice water, try their iced jasmine tea
JEREMY BISPOOctober 28, 2014
Been here 25+ times
#16 rare steak and brisket.
Hugo VelisJune 13, 2013
They just started accepting Visa and Mastercard as of the beginning of the month. Sweet!!!!!
K EastMay 18, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Pho Ga' is great!
JuniFebruary 6, 2013
Order a baguette to dip into your broth
WendyMay 22, 2013
#36 is good ... a little spicy though ...
Johnny LamAugust 10, 2013
they take visa and mastercard now
Jany LyDecember 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best Bun Bo Hue in town
MannyJune 11, 2011
#12 & #16 are always good.
Eweezy HanOctober 20, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Bun bo hue add egg noodle
ᴡ KelleyMay 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If u don't know what to order, the number 14 is the go to order.

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