Great food and service! The Thai iced tea was very refreshing and the brisket pho was tender and flavorful!

Tried this place for the first time with my parents, and food + service = 5/5! We got the: - pork and shrimp egg rolls: nice, crispy, and stuffed with taro and meat. - rocket shrimp: good-sized shrimp! - house special beef pho: broth is delicious and has a generous amount of meat, including tendon and tripe - seafood pho: love the variety of seafood, including scallops, shrimp, fish, and calamari Service was also great! Will be a new regular spot for us! read more

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I came back with my sisters and we all agreed everything we've ordered was 10/10! -Cha ca Hanoi (so good! very authebtic, big portion) -Tumeric fish - (well seasoned) -Fried rice flour cake (must try) read more

We ordered four pho soups to go, and I have to say, they did an excellent job with the packaging. Everything was packed securely and thoughtfully -- broth separate, noodles and toppings fresh -- nothing spilled, and it was still hot when we got home. What really stood out to me was the portion size. One of my biggest complaints about pho restaurants in general is that the bowls look huge, but when you dig in, it's mostly broth with very little meat or noodles. That was absolutely not the case here. The portions were generous -- easily double what many other pho places serve. There was a substantial amount of meat, noodles, and toppings, making it feel like a complete and satisfying meal. As for the quality, I would rate the pho above average. The broth had good depth of flavor, the ingredients tasted fresh, and everything came together well. It wasn't just about quantity -- the quality held up too. Overall, well worth coming back. Generous portions, solid flavor, and great takeout execution. Definitely a place I'd order from again. read more

Pho is our go to rainy day food! Wanted to try a new place around our house and this place did not disappoint. Cute interior, great service and food comes out fast and hot. Came on a Saturday around 6 pm on a rainy night, ample parking and many tables available. This parking lot also has a Tesla charger so you can charge while you eat, always a plus! Will be back to try their ox tail pho! read more

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Wifey and I wanted to try a new Vietnamese place so I decided to try this place. We have visited this place twice so it's time for a review. Since it's a pho place, I had to start with their pho - got myself a combination pho. Meats were good and the soup tasted great. My wife had their Bun Bo Hue. Not the best she's had, but she thought it was good enough. The spring rolls were big and we got extra sauce since I was consuming it like it was free lol. The fried rice flour cake was a surprise. Not sure why that caught my wife's attention, but she ordered it and we liked it. I was in a mood for dessert so got myself a Che Thai and it was good. Not as good as Bambu, but hit the spot. I was satisfied. The second time we visited, I had the rice plate with pork chop, shrimp and egg cake. Pretty darn good as I gobbled up everything in sight. We ordered egg rolls and they were beautifully presented. My wife had their short ribs pho and she said it was above average. This place is not cheap compared to other pho places, but the portion is bigger and quality is better than most pho places. I guess that justifies for the higher prices. We will definitely go back! I want to try more items on their menu read more

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I thought it was just okay. I was pretty excited to try this place and it was underwhelming for me. Service was a little slow despite not that many customers dining. Ordered the spring rolls, chicken wings, and short rib pho both large and regular. I love a good pho spot and this wasn't it. Spring rolls were stuffed with shrimp, sliced pork and green lettuce. This was probably the best thing I had there. The chicken wings were over fried and hard to eat. The pho was missing the depth in the broth. It was missing a lot of flavor and felt basic. They added brisket in the rib bowl because there's hardly any meat on the bone. I needed more flavor on the boring broth. read more

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Stopped by after a day of outlet shopping and this Viet restaurant really hit the spot! Service is friendly and efficient, servings are good sized, prices are decent, oh, and the food is great! The egg rolls were awesome! The pics actually don't do it justice- this is a must try! read more

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Located across the street from the San Francisco Premium outlets, this is an excellent Vietnamese restaurant! Try their menu item #1 House special Pho large: beef, tendon, brisket, tripe, and meatballs in a savory beef broth and thin rice vermicelli noodles. I also recommend their 3 piece egg rolls, with sweet chili sauce. Loved their Vietnamese iced coffee, which was strong but sweet. Lastly, I loved their Thai iced drink with jack fruit! read more

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After hours of shipping, it was nice to go across the street and have some Vietnamese food. We would patronize the former pho place at this spot but this one is better. Plus, the decor is nice. The food was tasty. We had chicken wings, short rib with rice (this did not come with soup broth) and beef pho. It took a bit for us to get our Thai ice tea so we ended up asking to put in a to go cup. We would come back again. read more

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After a marathon day of shopping at the outlets, my pho cravings kicked in hard -- and this spot totally hit the mark! We came here because of the rave Yelp reviews, and wow... they weren't lying. The food was great! The dining area is spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated -- definitely gives off cozy-but-classy vibes. Service? Chef's kiss! Everyone was so friendly, upbeat, and genuinely made the experience 10x better. We ordered the bun bo hue, fried egg rolls, and a side of tomato fried rice. Everything was flavorful and satisfying -- broth had great taste and was comforting, and the egg rolls were perfectly crispy. The only miss for me was the rice; it didn't taste super fresh and had that slightly hard, sticky texture. Other than that, we left with empty plates and happy hearts. Already planning my next visit to explore more of the menu! read more

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First time trying Bun Rieu and it was delicious! It's more on the fishy side of course, but it's just what I wanted! Very flavorful and the smallest size is pretty big! (Portions are pretty big). They also have vegetarian options and other appetizers in the menu! read more

Pho Ao Sen - 14) Bún Riêu - Crab & Tomato Vermicelli Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

We were at the outlet and decided to stop by after a craving for pho came. They're located in the plaza directly next to the outlet. The first thing I noticed when coming in was how HUGE this restaurant was. Tons of parking available and it wasn't too busy during the Sunday evening we visited. I wasn't the biiiggest fan of the food; though, I'm probably spoiled by the pho spots that I go to in the South Bay lol. I felt like the broth was lacking, the meat quality was okay. I also tried their com tam / rice plate dishes, and I felt like the size of it did not justify the price. Nothing really wow'd me; overall, it wasn't something I'd go out of my way for, but it's location is definitely prime (and they have tons of variety on the menu, too). read more

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Update: We decided to give them another chance and this time went smoothly. Seated quickly and food was very good. Special mention for their spring rolls which were some of the best in the area. A little on the pricey side, but what isn't these days? Overall, definitely recommend when it's cold out and you need some good pho to warm you up. read more

Great place !!!! quick service and the people are friendly I recommend coming here asap !!!!

Would not recommend. I asked if they had the lemongrass chili oil like the Oakland and Albany locations, and the woman who said she was the owner told me they don't carry it--and was very rude about it. And said she doesn't even recall the other location having them. The quality here isn't the same as the other two locations, especially in taste. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch . I had the Cornish game hen . It was seasoned well . Nice portion . I had leftovers . Restaurant is clean abs decorated nicely . Different . Service was fine. read more

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The food here is freakin good!! Great ambience, great service. They really went above and beyond honestly. I highly recommend this place. Way better than the other restaurants nearby. read more

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Found this restaurant on Yelp on our way home from San Jose. The restaurant was nice and clean. Service was good. My daughter and I ordered their combination pho and spring rolls. The pho broth wasn't as hot as I liked. And the spring rolls presentation was cute but it was just ok. I didn't like it with the green onion inside. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Before diving into some retail therapy, we stopped for lunch--and Pho Ao Sen absolutely hit the spot. Located in a large strip mall directly across from the outlets, the restaurant offers plenty of parking and a spacious dining area, making it great for groups, casual dates, or even something a bit more romantic. The décor is tasteful and inviting without being overdone. Food: 5 Stars The food was the real standout here. We had: #34. Ha Noi Style Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli - BunCha Ha Noi - Marinated, charbroiled pork and pork paste soaked in a light fish vinaigrette, served with rice vermicelli, lettuce, perilla, and mint. #21. House Special Combo Rice Plate - Com Dac Biet A loaded plate with marinated charbroiled pork, tiger shrimp, pork chop, shredded pork skin, baked egg cake, and a (missing) fried egg. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The meats were tender, the fried items perfectly crispy, and the portion sizes were generous. Just excellent, authentic Vietnamese flavors. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. We only saw our server once (when we ordered), and they never checked in to see if we needed anything. My food arrived without silverware--which was tricky since I had pork and the pieces were too large for chopsticks. I had requested a fried egg that never arrived, despite being told it would. We still tipped and chalked this up to an oversight. This could have easily been a 5-star experience with just a little more attention and care from the staff. Still, I'd absolutely eat here again. It's local, the food is fantastic, and I'd much rather support this spot than a big-box chain. A little extra TLC in the service would take this place from great to exceptional. read more

Pho Ao Sen - 34. Ha Noi Style Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli - Bun Cha Ha Noi - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Wasnt expecting much from a viet restaurant located at the outlets, but was pleasantly surprised. The food was actually very authentic and taste was good. Ordered the pho tai and bo nuong rice plate. Portion was decent and so was the quality. The restaurant itself is very spacious, clean, well designed. Service needs some improvement. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Came in for lunch on a Monday. It was not too busy. Menu looked pretty substantial. We ordered the spring rolls (sausage with crispy roll) and the short rib pho. The spring rolls were good, but nothing spectacular. They were served with a different sort of sauce than what we were used to. We asked for the peanut sauce and it was promptly delivered to our table - and greatly enhanced the flavor of the spring rolls IMHO. Decided on the short rib pho as we've never had that before. IT was so good. The broth was one of the most tasty that I've ever had. If we head out to the San Francisco Outlets to do some shopping, this is a place that we'd go back to. read more

Service is awesome, the food is probably top 3 places I ate Pho I've ever had. The food taste fresh and I definitely recommend this place to anyone going to the Livermore outlet and looking for a place to eat. Forget the food court, and go to Pho Ao Sen :) read more

Pho Ao Sen - Seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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I've been to the location in Oakland before and it is easily the best rice plate I've had in the east bay hands down, so when I found out that there was another location in Livermore I had to go try! The location for this spot is near the back side of the Livermore outlets with a few different spots popping up such as an AYCE sushi and a bakery. The ambiance and decor of the shop is very spacious and nicely decorated with multiple booths an intimate seating. I ordered the Grilled Pork Spring Rolls- Sauce was excellent, the pork was nicely grilled and the crispy chip in the center added a nice crunch and texture to the spring roll. Veggies were fresh and overall solid appetizer. Com Tam Dac Biet - Portion was out of this world and everything from the grilled pork chop to the tiger shrimp was grilled to near perfection. There was a huge amount of char flavor from the grilling that I absolutely loved. The egg cake was delicious and drenched with the fish sauce started making my taste buds yearn and scream for more! Pork chop was savory and sweet and the glaze was excellent as well. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Com Tam Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Quality/Quantity - Today we got the following, and I was impressed we all finished. I guess shopping the whole day built an appetite: #14 Sliced Eye Round Steak, Well Done Flank - Good flavors, decent quantity. #23 Com Tam Thit Nuong, Suon, Cha - Pork and Steam Egg. They subbed the shredded pork for more sliced pork, so good. I actually gave my daughter quite a few slices. Generous quantity. #33 "Hue" Spicy Noodle Soup - I did not find this spicy, but had interesting flavors. Strong lemon grass...? And the noodles were almost spaghetti-like. But it was all good and my wife finished it all. #36 Marinated Charbroiled Pork and Pork Egg Rolls over Rice Vermicelli - My usual go to dish, but I craved rice today. This was a hit also and the deep fried egg rolls are always good. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Neat, clean, and organized. I also liked both the decor throughout and that the TV had a Vietnamese cooking show on. I appreciated the clean modern decor outside and inside the two unisex restrooms. Now open 7 days a week from 11am or 11:30am to 8:30pm or 9pm. See my picture or their website. Yelp's hours differ slightly. Your menu hours also differ. Plenty of mall parking. Service - 5 stars. The owner and waitress were both very engaging, welcoming, etc. Gave us everything we needed, catered to our changes, etc. Price - Pay at the counter, give them your table #. $87 + generous tip. Also included the 3.75% fee for using a credit card. I forgot to pay cash... Would have saved approximately $3. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success here since September of 2023 and the success of your other two locations in Oakland and Albany. read more

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First time trying this restaurant. Very convenient for me since I work at the outlets and it's across the street from me. We got seated right away. Waitress that took our order was really nice and helpful. Recommended me popular items from the menu. The ambiance was really nice, had unique art on the walls. The tables were clean and set up quite nicely. The food was really good. Definitely hit the spot today since the weather was raining throughout the day. I ordered some egg rolls as an appetizer and it very good. Egg rolls were crispy and the sauce for it was really good. I ordered a beef pho soup and it was really good. The noodles were nice and soft. The broth of the soup was very flavorful. Did not have to add to much condiments to the broth. My dinner was very tasty. Overall I give this restaurant a 4/5 star review. Will definitely be back soon and will be recommending this restaurant to my colleagues! If the weather starts to rain again, I will definitely be back and trying other menu items! read more

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So this is my second time visiting Ao Sen so I was raving to my girlfriend who is from HCM and came here 20 years ago. I asked her to join me to dinner at Ao Sen and she insisted that all the Vietnamese places in Tri Valley were not good and she only liked the places in San Jose around Story Rd in Little Saigon. She reluctantly agreed and it was only moments after seeing the romantically intimate, softly lit table tucked away, the extensive menu and the food presentation she was eyes wide open! She doesn't usually talk with her mouth full but I could tell she was more than impressed with the flavor and freshness. She gave it 10/10 and we'll be saving the drive now to San Jose!! Thank you Ao Sen!! read more

Pho Ao Sen - Select the intimate table off to the right - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

This is easily one of the most expensive pho spots I've ever been to--and unfortunately, the food doesn't quite match the price. A large pho bowl runs over $20, and appetizers like spring rolls or egg rolls go for over $12-$15. The food was decent, but nothing about it really justified the cost. I'm guessing the prices are driven by the location and nice interior, maybe even to offset higher overhead costs. Customer service? Great. The staff is friendly, the place is clean, and it's got a modern look with big TVs and well-kept menus (not sticky--if you know, you know). It's definitely a good spot if you're bringing a large group and want a nice atmosphere. But if you're just looking for solid, authentic Vietnamese food at a better value, you're better off driving a few miles to another pho spot nearby. You might get stickier menus, but you'll likely get better flavor and more reasonable prices. I'm giving this place three stars purely because of the steep pricing for pretty average food. Great people, clean space--but $20+ for pho or vermicelli and $15 for essentially three egg rolls cut in half? I just can't justify it. read more

After walking around the outlet we decided to have lunch at this spot. This restaurant is located to near the outlet. Pretty good food but the prices seem on the high side. We only ordered an appetizer and three dishes plus tea and the price was around $83. For appetizer we ordered the spring rolls. The presentation of this was really nice. We only ordered 1 of these and they decided to give us two orders. It's $11 which is high compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. My mom ordered a soup dish. I believe she got #2 - house special combination. Me and my auntie ordered a rice plate. My auntie ordered #28, marinated charbroiled pork chops & tiger shrimp I ordered #32, Korean style beef short ribs. My mom said the pho soup tasted good and also the rice plates as well. Overall, we enjoyed everything that we ordered. Food was delicious but on pricy side. Service was nice and friendly. read more

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This is my second time coming here and the food is definitely consistent. Food taste so good . I order the Korean bbq and the beef pho , the Thai fruit dessert. Everything and I mean everything was delicious!!!! The place is really nice and the bathrooms are clean . Just couple things that I wish could be better like the bathrooms I wished it had a changing station for the people that brings there little ones and I wished the service could be more attentive like to not prolong their customers to be waiting too long but they are nice for sure . But overall it's good , I do recommend you give them a try ! read more

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Came here on a Friday for lunch around noon. It was a rainy day and we craved for some pho. Since we were around the outlet, we came to this pho place. The price was a bit high for the size of the food. We ordered egg rolls. For 3 pieces, it was $11. They were crispy but I don't like taro and the taro is quite noticeable. The pho soup is not the ones with lots of aromatics. No star anise taste. It's just not the comforting taste that I was craving for in a pho soup. And a medium size bowl was $17. They called it large but it wasn't that large. Interior is a great sit down restaurant. It's located right next to the outlet. read more

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Decent pho place located adjacent to the San Francisco premium outlets. This is one of the first places I've tried eating at which is within earshot of the outlets. Pho Ao sen has definitely grown over the years and this newly opened location is a little chicer than the others. The ceilings are high, there's a nice mural of young woman on the wall and the plants/dimly lit nature of the establishment is as good as you're going to get for a moderately priced Vietnamese. The high light of the show was the spring rolls, the presentation and portion size was larger than I would've anticipated. The bun bue hue was also tasty, less earthy and more crisp than some of the others I've tried in my tenure. The pho portion for $17 was decent but not great. Overall, I liked this place but not enough to make a detour specifically for it. It's clean and hygienic which I can appreciate. read more

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We ordered a few dished and in general great food and flavor for the pho and rice dish. Bún riêu is missing a kick though, not as flavorful as it could be. Also it is quite expensive .. like anywhere else nowadays. read more

Loved this restaurant! It's full of color, murals, and plants - it's a great place for a meal with either family or friends. The prices are a bit steeper here than the usual Vietnamese restaurants but the food quality is tops! I had the grilled chicken bun $19. It had a big bowl of veggies, noodles, mint, carrots, daikon, peanuts, and lots of chicken. I'd definitely order this again! read more

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Pho Ao Sen is my favorite Pho/BBH restaurant in the East Bay. I've searched far and wide for a good Vietnamese spot here that contends with East San Jose restaurants, and it exceeded my expectations. Not only was the quality good, but the taste was exactly on par with how I'm used to Vietnamese home cooking. The flavors are savory and balanced, it's not too sweet, and everything is pure and light. I would give this place 10 stars if I could!! read more

Pho Ao Sen - Pho and BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

This review is specifically for the vegeterian pho only. I understand Vegetarian should vegie base and clean broth but it shouldn't be tasteless. The broth didnt have any flavor and i tried adding hoisin and hot sauce but it made it worse. I wouldnt recommend this to anyone, unless you prefer not having flavor in your pho. read more

Found this location on Yelp as we often do for travel. It is a gem! The food was so delicious and we loved the different sauces that came with our meals. Somehow I missed taking a picture of the pork vermicelli bowl with mint which was a star. I will definitely come back here again.... And again. The waitress and waiters were so friendly and helpful. Great decor and comfortable seating. read more

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I have a new favorite pho spot!!! My friends and I came here for a weekend dinner and I was very pleased by the warm reception and friendly service. They were out of classic milk teas sadly but my Thai iced tea was delicious and I love that it was served in this mason jar style glass. Our spring rolls were fresh and came out looking like art, and my steak and brisket pho was flavorful and the meat was sooooo tender. This may be my favorite pho broth I've ever had!! It was chill inside with some music playing in the background soft enough that conversation was easy. The floors were a little slick with our rain soaked shoes but our meal was fantastic. Can't wait to return! read more

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This place never disappoints! We got the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, pho and Korean bbq. Flavors and sauces are always consistent and delicious. We are so happy we don't have to drive all the way to Oakland for this. Customer service always exceptional! If there's a 10 stars that's that I give them. Thank you! read more

Pho Ao Sen - 36) Bún Thịt Nướng Chả Giò - Grilled Pork & Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

The beef broth is excellent, service it's attentive and friendly, and the decor is chic with beautiful murals on the wall. We stopped by after seeing it was just a short line. It was especially a nice little reward after spending the day shopping! read more