Great place to eat, waiters are amazing and the scene is well taken care of I'll definitely be back…read moreagain. -Freak out!

Always look at newest reviews!!!…read more We saw the 4.4 red stars and thought this was gona be an amazing place. The first red flag was 1pm on week day and there was only 3 parties in the place. The one and only server was very nice, but being the only one, twice when new parties entered he would walk away. Wife ordered chicken katsu rice plate. The overall theme is everything is bland. EVERYTHING.. Her cabbage slaw/salad had a white creamy sauce, my best guess is mayo mixed with ranch but only if both was every kind of free there is, fat, sugar, carb, keto, and most importantly, taste FREE. Her rice was purple, there were purple chunks, not sure if it was potato, the rice was mushy, wet, and Bland. Her kutsu sauce was made from the same everything free ingredients. Come on man, Kutsu sauce is 3 ingredients and all three are bold flavors, how do you mess that up. But ok, they want to be fusion, maybe add some cilantro or chili. She asked for soy sauce and salt to try and add some flavor. Half way through she has me hold out my hand and pours a handful of the "salt" from the shaker. It was not salt granules, almost looked like a salt substitute. I honestly don't know what it was but when I tasted it I would be extremely generous by saying I got a 25% salt flavor. Normally, you put 2-4 tablespoons of salt in your hand and lick your finger, when you taste that, you get a powerful punch in the mouth of dam, that's salty. I was dumbfounded, if they are using that "salt" to cook with them makes since why everything is so bland. I don't want to repeat the Bland Bland Bland theme over and over. I had bulgogi, kutsu, and BBQ chicken tacos. I will skip to the end- yep, you guessed it, Bland. We did have the bulgogi egg roll, I do want to touch on this only because I was so mad at myself once we left I dug Into the reviews. These are one of the most positive commented items, BUT those comments are from over a year ago. Overall, 11$ for two small egg rolls cut in half is ridiculous. Then if you bite/taste just the egg roll, there is a 5% taste of bulgogi sauce. Which again is so explosive of a sauce. But, If you drown the egg roll in the creamy mild sriracha sauce then the egg roll is ok. If you forget what it should taste like and just concentrate on how did they make the sauce with no heat, then you could get at least a 2-2.5 star. Server deserves 5 stars, Food deserves 2 stars.

I had the tempora shrimp appetizer and the spicy drunken noodles…read more Both were delicious. Perfect spicy level on the noodles. Great service.

I'm still kicking myself for not snapping photos when the food hit the table because every dish…read morethat came out was absolutely picture perfect. The presentation alone deserved its own spotlight, with vibrant colors, thoughtful plating, and that "don't touch it yet, just admire it" kind of appeal. The salmon panang curry was hands down my favorite. The salmon was perfectly cooked tender, flaky, and rich sitting in a velvety panang curry sauce that balanced creamy coconut with just the right amount of heat. The flavors were bold but beautifully harmonious, with a depth that made every bite better than the last. It's the kind of dish you immediately start planning to order again before you've even finished it. The tonkotsu miso soup was equally impressive. The broth was luxuriously rich and full-bodied, with that slow-simmered depth you hope for in a great tonkotsu. The miso added a savory complexity that made the whole bowl incredibly comforting. Every spoonful felt warming and satisfying perfect for an Anchorage evening. Beyond the food itself, the overall experience was wonderful. When a restaurant manages to combine stunning presentation with flavors that truly deliver, it stands out and RickShaw absolutely delivers. I'll definitely be back... and next time, I won't forget the photos.

Third time trying ginger. We got there right at 5pm and it was basically empty. Our server came…read moreright over and we ordered our drinks and food right away. Food took maybe 10 minutes not long at all. I got the steak frites. Again the fries were not crispy at all. The steak was good, perfectly medium and I couldn't see the sweet bbq sauce on it but could taste it. The dish is not worth $38 though. I'd rather get a baked potato or mashed potato's than fries for it to be that price. Steak was good but nothing amazing. No ad ons for it. It was pre cut into slices. Did t care for the kale salad it came with either. The fresh horseradish sauce was good though. I also got the frankenberry cocktail. They are very small too.

Food was decent. Service was very friendly and attentive. Drinks were pretty good. Although not…read moreimpressed by the food the overall experience with ambiance and all was worth it.

I've been going to Phonatik since they opened almost 10 years ago, and it has been nice to see them…read moregrow over the years. I like their menu because it has a good variety, and the food is pretty solid overall. The dine-in service has generally been good, and the restaurant itself looks clean, modern, and comfortable. That said, the takeout experience has almost always been on the slower side throughout the years, so that is one area I think they could improve. Still, Phonatik is one of the better pho restaurants in Anchorage. I really think they have a lot of potential, but they may need to step up their game a bit to become truly outstanding.

Just moved to Anchorage and couldn't wait to find my favorite pho in town. Phonatik is such a cute…read morename, we had to stop in here for lunch. Interior is modest, simple, and felt clean enough. Our table had hoisin sauce, sriracha and a pot of chili oil. There was oil on the underside of the pot of chili oil though, which was a cleanliness issue. Our family got the all shrimp fresh rolls, a seafood pho, a mixed beef pho and a small kid size chicken pho. We also tried the hazy IPA beers on tap. Notes on the food: the rolls were okay. The peanut sauce was a touch too thick and lacked dimension in flavor. Ingredients inside the rolls were fresh but would've been improved with a little mint, basil, or other fresh herb. Seafood pho was decent, but I longed for a fish ball, fish cake, or other item besides the imitation krab. I picked out the squid because it was too chewy. Our server was cheerful and pleasant, and parking was super easy just outside the front door. Might be back if in the area but I think will continue my pho search elsewhere next time that pho craving hits.

The kare kare is legit sooooo good, especially with shrimp bagoong. Guys, I'm from SoCal and was…read morefeeling so homesick suddenly. I needed a taste of home and I don't usually like tripe in my kare kare (I know - blasphemy) so I requested the dish without tripe and when it came out in the mini kawali and with all the delicious veggies still a little crisp (not mushy and wilted), my little homesick heart and tastebuds were so happy. Looking forward to trying more dishes from this place! Thank you, Bahay Kubo for the delicious dinner.

Asian Fusion, Filipino Restaurant. Great gem discovered when we were in Anchorage. Authentic…read moreFilipino food plus quality service, and relaxing atmosphere. Great food at affordable rates.

I'd been wanting to try this food spot FOREVER. It just seemed every time we were in town looking…read morefor food it was the wrong day. We basically tried everything on the menu. A fried ono fish burger, a seared ahi sandwich, cheesy seafood dip, and the cookies. Everything was awesome! The fish burger had lilikoi tartar sauce and the fish was super fresh tender and flaky. The ahi sando had chopped kimchi and a garlicky mayo. The dip had a touch of smoke and didn't taste fishy. The cookies were bigger than I imagined and were excellent especially with the generous sprinkling of maldon sea salt crystals. If I was forced to split hairs, I'd wished the seafood medley in the dip (shrimp, halibut, etc) were chunkier so you could identify what was in each bite. It was more whipped or creamed together. I also think the cookies would be better if they were just a little thicker, although I can see the allure of a thin crispy cookie also. The cost was pretty expensive, but the ingredients they use are fresh and high quality so you can see where the money goes. The staff were really above-and-beyond friendly. They quickly set up an extra folding table for our family when they noticed we had no where to sit. Please visit this food cart (and follow them on socials, to keep track of their weekly specials) -- let's keep them in business! Anyone can see they take a lot of pride in their food both taste, image and creativity. I can't wait to try more things from Familia.

I have been back a few times now and have to say wow. The quality is never anything remote from…read moreexcellent. This truly is a place that has it dialed in. I am impressed every time. The staff are super friendly! The place is inside Anchorage Brewing and does such an amazing job in ths space they have.

It was around 8:30 PM wife was late on her arrival from AK Air. I was starving she was coming home…read morefrom Seattle, and we love this family place. So we agreed it's a TO GO night! Love their Bahn Mi and this time I went Wagu Beef Bahn Mi #84 with 2 Over Easy Eggs. Judy got their #80 Mi Kho not wanting a usual salad she went with pork, shrimp, noodles, fried wontons savory broth and veg. We got home started to unwrap it all and assemble. We both shared each other's dishes trading it back and forth. Was it amazing YES, YES IT WAS! Judy absolutely was so jealous of my Bahn Mi and her noodle broth sure satisfied us both. So to be honest it was a sexy Wagu Sub Vietnamese Style totally savory, with a well balanced satisfying noodle dish! It was perfection! Great place! GO!

Very authentic Vietnamese food. The Hu Tieu noodles either dry of in soup was spot on. Service…read morewas friendly and fast. The restaurant was clean and well appointed. This is a spot that we certainly will be coming back too. Definitely will recommend.

Charlie's Bakery is a favorite of mine and my go-to for sesame chicken. The whole roasted duck…read more(Saturdays only) is a must and always worth it. I bring family members here whenever they're visiting because the food is consistently good and never disappoints. The desserts are amazing, the cakes are light, not too sweet, and topped with fresh fruit so they're perfectly balanced. Their buns, breads, and pastries are also really good. Everything here is done right, from savory dishes to baked goods.

Best Chinese food in anchorage! Lots of variety and the portions are good size for the price! They…read morehave a great selection of breads too that's similar to 85 cafe! Service is fast and friendly!

I was excited to try out Hott Spot on a date with my son and his partner Unfortunately it was…read morereally disappointing. The concept is great with individual pot warmers. But the food itself just isn't that good. I definitely won't be back.

Walked in randomly for a late lunch and it was awkward to say the least. We were the only ones in…read morethere and there was no music playing so it was silent other than the 2 people working the front of house, who just sat chit chatting at a table and then the entire kitchen staff came out to eat too. After about 20 minutes of us being there, they put on YouTube for music. But mind you it is us and the workers. I felt like I was intruding their break or something. I had never been here before and would have appreciated an explanation or any tips/tricks on eating what we ordered and we didn't receive any. The food was ok but I wouldn't come back due to how awkward the entire experience was.

This place is a bit of a best kept secret in Anchorage. Its one of the few places in town you can…read morestill get a quality burger for well under 10 dollars, they even have "fancy burgers" like the outstanding Teriyaki burger I had for only 9 bucks. It was also well presented (see photo.) Fries are extra, but they're the coated ones that most people love and are super bad for you. Very tasty. I suspect one if the reasons for the poor ratings is this place is very run down. But as I always say, people really, really need to stop eating with their eyes and taste and smell whats actually going on. This place is spending their money on food prep, not building maintenance. Its clean and the folks are friendly. And oddly, even though its steps from the airport, it has a very small hometown blue collar feel. The menu appears to have changed quite a bit over the years. At present it is a split menu- NOT Asian fusion nor pizza. Its all comfort American and Chinese-American favorites. Hotdogs, hamburgers, basic southwest tacos, cheesesteaks and the usual Chinese Amercian Favorites. I definitely recommend, especially if you are on a budget.

Great service, fast delicious food , great value and hit the spot , came with egg drop soup as wellread more