I've had pho from many places, but this one really stands out. The broth tasted homemade, like something you'd get from a family kitchen. The herbs were fresh and abundant, which added a nice brightness. The noodles stayed firm until the last bite. I also liked that the bowl came piping hot, it makes such a big difference. The staff seemed to care about their food and their customers. Even though the place was busy, the service felt smooth. I'll definitely come back when I crave authentic pho. read more

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

Pho Ao Sen opened recently where Pho Hoa was. Indoor seating rearranged. New vibrant mural by Illuminaries on front walls. No outdoor dining. Service/seating was quick. Offerings: beef pho, chicken pho, appetizers. Drinks, rice plates, bun(vermicelli)... Eats: House Special combo pho (L. 17.64) -Phonomenal broth of beef bones boiled for hours. Smooth, nuanced layers of rock sugar/star anise/onion/fish sauce/ginger etc. integrated as single flavor. -garnishes of lemon squeeze, bean sprouts, cilantro, onions, jalepenos added fibre, taste. -generous tender pieces of tendon & eye round beef supplemented with flanks, briskets, marbled briskets, & tripe pieces. -didn't need to add hoisin sauce nor sriracha to flavor. house made sate sauce available upon request. *haven't ate pho for awhile. This version GREAT! Drink: cafe den da (hot Vietnamese expresso) 5.64 -just black: no condensed milk, ice nor sugar -tasted silky smooth, not acidic as expected. Tasted as if some sugar was added. 4.5 stars for what i ate. Unknown what rest of menu tastes like. *music eclectic: Don Ho "tiny bubbles", "brown eyed girl" Van Morrison?, soft drums & wind instrumentals, soft vocals. **prices reflect credit card surcharge (3+%) Definite repeat: Bun Bo Hue ***May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month... read more

Pho Ao Sen - 2 entrances - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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I came here with my fiance after we visited and LOVED the pho in their Oakland location. Similar to their Oakland location, the interior of the restaurant is beautiful and modern. The high ceilings helped with the overall ambiance and it was nice and cool inside. I decided to stray away from pho this time and try their vermicelli noodle bowl. It was so yummy! The lemongrass pork was perfectly cooked and not overly seasoned. My fiance got the bun bo hue, which he thought was delicious but could've been spicier. He was a little disappointed because they don't give pork blood with the bun bo hue here compared to the Oakland's Pho Ao Sen. We also got the egg rolls, which were perfectly crisp and had a delicious filling. The service here was alright. The waiters seemed a little inexperienced but still did a decent job serving us. All in all, I prefer the Oakland location but I'll try it again for the pho in particular when the craving hits! read more

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Order: House Special Rice Plate 5/5 and House Special Combination Pho (L) 4/5 Rice plate has a variety of meats - grilled shrimp, thin sliced pork and pork chops with shredded dried pork, pickled veggies and steamed egg cake. The meats were marinated well leaning more on the sweet side, but we really enjoyed the flavor. Yes, quite pricey for this rice plate, but it's next to the Livermore outlets, so of course. Large pho was alright - meats tasted decent, broth was good, but noods weren't fresh noods. Totally understand that they probably don't get enough business during the week, so having fresh noods wouldn't work out. The portion was huge, so I would suggest sharing this bowl with someone else. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Rice plate was really good! Must get! - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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First impression of the place is its upscale decor. The space is spacious and open with elegant lights and wall decorations, which makes the restaurant quite inviting. My family ordered the spring rolls, egg rolls, a beef pho, and a chicken soup pho. I was surprised by the large portion of the spring rolls and the taste was fresh and delightful with the peanut dipping sauce! Egg rolls were also tasty and crunchy. The portions for the pho were relatively smaller...but the flavor of the soup was bold and pho noodle cooked just right. Overall very well done dishes. Given the nicely decorated interior, it is also reflected in the higher-than-usual prices. Still, it was an enjoyable dining experience. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Egg rolls and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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

Went here on a Saturday for evening Pho. Nice wide space and friendly staff. I waited about 15 minutes and received everything nicely packaged. Took it home and had myself some good Pho. Look for Pho Ao Sen by the Livermore outlets by the hotel! read more

Pho Ao Sen - Dec 2024 - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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The best pho restaurant we have been to. The Korean rib plate was Devine, the beef baby pho was so delicious. The house boba tea was on point. The decor and ambiance was very nice. The costumer service was amazing. They tried giving us a military discount that amounted to 10 cents off instead of 10 percent off. They tried and it was greatly appreciated. Loved their modern clean spacious bathrooms. The only negative is the price for the Korean ribs but I will definitely come back again and have the same dishes. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Korean ribs plate with baby beef pho and house bubble tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

I was really disappointed with the service during my visit this afternoon. The young server spent most of the time on his phone at the front counter and made no effort to check in or ask how we were doing. We were completely ignored and I had to get up and go to the front just to pay. On top of that, when I politely asked if it was possible to make my Vietnamese coffee sweeter or add some milk and something I would've gladly paid extra for. I was told flatly, "next time when you come in I'll add extra." with no effort to help or offer a solution. Honestly, that kind of dismissive attitude is unacceptable. I didn't feel welcomed or valued as a customer, and I won't be coming back because of it. Then he still charged me for a drink I couldn't even enjoy. read more

Great service and great food for a Vietnamese restaurant in Livermore. It's convenient that we went shopping at the outlet and we craved for Vietnamese food. Then just on the other side of outlet we found the restaurant. It's second time we came back to there to enjoy the menu. Thanks read more

I've been on a hunt for a good bun bo hue, comparable to San Jose and I would say the bbh here is the best I've found in the Dublin area. The price is a little high but when I do take out, I'm able to make it two servings which is nice. The pho is delicious too. read more

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

Is this the same Pho Ao Sen as the one in Oakland? Should have went for the pho, because I came here and ordered the Bun Bo Hue instead. The only memorable thing about the soup was that it was pretty spicy, otherwise, once you get through past the chili oil, the soup itself didn't have a lot of flavor. Also the BBH was missing some of the essentials, pork blood and pork cake, it didn't have either. Price was $19 for a bowl, and for the size of it, definitely not worth it. I'll probably give the pho a try next time to see if it's still as good as the one in Oakland. Their Nha Trang Grilled spring rolls were pretty good. I liked the sauce. But again, $11.85 for two spring rolls is pretty pricey too. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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After a day at the outlets, we were craving some pho so we decided to check Pho Ao Sen out. The pho was very artificial tasting. I didn't taste any typical pho broth aromatics - star anise, cinnamon, cloves, etc. Just very one note beef broth flavor. Nothing wrong with some beef bouillon flavoring, but I expect more than that when I come get pho at a restaurant. We also left extremely thirsty from the broth, so take that with what you will. The bowl was also quite small portion wise for the price ($16). I always get Pho Tai (rare beef) and the noodle/beef portion overall wasn't a lot. The beef was also on the cheaper tasting side. I'm accustomed to having sliced onions in my pho, but when I asked the server he seemed confused and said they only have green onions in the kitchen, and could not give me sliced onions. There is also a 3.75% credit card surcharge unless you pay in cash. Ambiance was fine, seems more upscale, but overall just not on par with other local Vietnamese pho restaurants. read more

Insanely good, as always!!!! Bun cha Ha Noi, garlic tofu, spring rolls all DELICIOUS! The two boys working were so kind and the atmosphere welcoming and bright! read more

Ooof. This place was disappointing. We were around Livermore Outlets and were craving some pho on a cold winter day. We found Pho Ao Sen on Yelp located in a relatively new plaza across the east side of the outlets The interior of the restaurant is on the end of "elevated Vietnamese" with chic colors, fancy light fixtures, and cool wall art. The prices are above average for Vietnamese cuisine as well with dishes ranging near or above $20. Coming from Orange County, I'm all for elevated Vietnamese, but unfortunately, this place was a huge miss. I ordered the Pho Ga (chicken pho -- $17) and the menu picture was very misleading. Under the Pho Ga menu option, there is a photo with soup and a side of chicken (see photo). But in reality there was a no side of chicken, as that is a DIFFERENT menu item. Confusing! Despite that, the dish was just... ok. Broth was fine but there was very little meat. Also, I was expecting them to at least put a variety of chicken (white meat, dark meat, legs, thighs, etc.) in the broth and not just thin strips of chicken breast. No flavor. My party also ordered other dishes (rice plate and beef combo pho) and left underwhelmed. The presentation of the dishes were nice but the flavor and depth of Vietnamese cuisine just weren't there. Overall the experience felt more like looks over quality. There is also a 3.75% surcharge if you use credit card. It would have been nice if they were more upfront about this (no mention of it by the waiter or menu), especially if you are coming with a large group. The only mention of this fee is a small note at the cash register where you pay that can be easily missed. Overall, this place was NOT WORTH IT and felt like a bit of a money pit. You can find more authentic and flavorful Vietnamese cuisine elsewhere for ~25% cheaper. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Misleading Pho Ga photo (does not come with side of chicken) - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Wow honestly this is one of the best pho places I've tried...and coming from San Jose this really means a lot. We got 2 phos and the broth was to die for!! So flavorful!! Then we shared a house special combo plate (#21) and everything on the platter was all soooo very tasty. Even the Thai tea was awesome without being overly sweet and made with fresh cream. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area!! Service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant has nice ambiance with green plants in between the tables to provide some sort of privacy. read more

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Best Vietnamese restaurant in the East Bay. So so happy they opened this new location in Livermore. Right next to the outlets and Meet Fresh. Must eat: BBH Bun Cha Hanoi Pho - any beef toppings Fried chicken wings They are the best because their broths are sublime and quality and taste is super on point! I met the broth master last night. He said pho broth takes 18 hours to make. And to gear up for the jam packed holidays he booked the hotel next door so he can monitor the pho broth making overnight. He's been the broth master for 45 years!!! To me it was an honor to meet him, truly! read more

Pho Ao Sen - #33 bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

We came here recommended by a friend. In a normal day this will definitely be a great place to go but during Black Friday weekend, parking can be a nightmare. Luckily I was able to find a spot fairly quick. Now the restaurant is fairly new, beautifully decorated and very cozy. The food is on the pricier side, $2-5 higher than a regular pho restaurant. This might be because their presentation is above your regular Vietnamese restaurant. Broth of the pho was rich and it was just what we need in a chilly day.Their spring rolls and egg rolls are so elegantly plated! Around that area is probably the best pho you'll get, but not the best in Dublin. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Love the ambiance and decor! This place is decorated so cute for Christmas! Also our pho was delicious and flavorful! They also had nuoc beo (fatty scallion oil) which we loved because other pho places in livermore do not have it. The portion of the pho was a good amount as well. I recommend paying with cash because I think credit card payments they charge additional. Each item we ordered had additional cents charge which we were confused about. Overall, 5/5 stars because the pho was delicious! read more

Pho Ao Sen - Pho dac biet and #5 Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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Ambiance is BEAUTIFUL Pho was delicious Egg rolls delicious (fresh) dipping sauce yummy Parking free & close Ideal for big groups Much to choose from on menu Clean updated bathrooms Portion sizes ideal for pricing Service fast and prompt read more

Pho Ao Sen - Chicken pho in beef broth Egg rolls and amazing sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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If you are ever at the Livermore Outlets (or San Francisco Premium Outlets) and craving pho/Vietnamese food, this is the place to be! I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong, which tasted fresh and savory. My parents ordered pho and though they only had one size, it came in a giant bowl. Both my parents were not able to finish and said they should have shared because it was a huge portion. They said the broth tasted amazing and authentic. We also got egg rolls as an appetizer, which was presented nicely with the lettuce and other veggies. The interior of the restaurant was decorated beautifully, with flowers hanging from the light fixtures. There was also lots of seating, so we did not have to wait at all, even with a large party of 7. The service was great, and the manager even came around to give us more water. It was a pleasant, non-stressful lunch for my family. read more

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I heard about this place through a friend because she loves their Oakland location and raved about their pho here. She said it was just like their Oakland spot so I had to see what this was all about :) Upon walking in we were warmly greeted by the owner. The decor was lovely. Pho (3.5/5): The pho bowl was smaller in size than I'm used to. It tasted good but I wasn't blown away. My friend hyped it up way too much. lol. I think I need to take my friend out to the 209 to try the pho of Stockton and Tracy. The veggie plate only had 1 lime slice and hubby and I both ordered pho. Like, are we supposed to share? lol. so I asked for another lime slice. When we were leaving, we saw folks had large pho bowls so I guess they also offer a bigger size. Chicken Wings (3.5/5): We were told they're a must. They looked good and right away there was a unique aroma to the wings. I asked if it was fish sauce and they said yes. They were okay but lacked seasoning for me, it needed that extra umph. but we ate them. Good to try once. Vietnamese iced coffee (2/5): I was excited for this b/c I love me some cafe sua da and got it to-go. Unfortunately it missed the mark for me. Right away the color was very dark, almost like chocolate so I knew it'd be too strong. I've had it at other Vietnamese restaurants and it's a creamier lighter color like caramel. A guy brought it to me and I told him, "it's strong", and he goes "yeah, I like mine like that". uM, okay lol. that's you friend but this is myyyyy drink. The cup was only filled 60% (see pic)so i asked if they could top it off with milk. The gal came back and had also added crushed iced. It helped a little but it was still too strong. I got home and added some walnut milk to thin it out. much better but still a bit steep for $5.50 for a very small portion. Their sauces were in cute bottles and not the one they actually come in. One included the standard hoisin, but then they had a siracha and this one other spicy sauce. That spicy one was absolutely delicious. We were putting it on the wings. I wish I knew what it was. Service: We weren't checked on during the meal but towards the end the owner came by to check in and see how everything was. She was a friendly lady and the girl taking our order was her daughter and friendly as well. If someone wants to come here, I will join them but if I want pho, I will stick to Tracy or Stockton. read more

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A regular here, I come here often for there pho combination special (number 1). They have been very consistent in their quality and service here. Always greeted as soon as I get in and is usually seated pretty quickly during the weekday. However on weekends it could get pretty packed. Their pho broth, meat quality and size are good. Their price however is reflective of the area so you could be spending a bit more than coming from another city. read more

Pho Ao Sen resonates as a familiar name, as it has an original location in Oakland. This location was previously a different pho place. When we walked in, we were promptly greeted and sat down. Venue is nicely built out and looks more upscale. Menu has good variety, but prices are steep. BBH was $21, and pho xe lua w/ meatballs was $17. Most dishes are easily around $20 which is high, but I can imagine the rent in this area making it hard to charge less. The BBH was surprisingly more spicier than we've had at other restaurants. The meat quality was good and there was thin slices of pork. The pho broth was nice and flavorful. The cut up meatballs came with its own broth on the side. The pho had a lot of green onions and sliced white onions. Overall, everything was good. Staff was nice. Venue nicely decorated and furnished. The price was just a little steep for these dishes though, which is difficult when there are other pho places in the area. read more

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I thought I would give this place a try. On my way home from work. It started to rain so I was having my pho craving. I Yelped area and found this place. generally, I look at the reviews and see if it's worth my business. But tonight, I was just craving for it. Decent service, but definitely overpriced for the quality I expected. I've had better quality at other locations that's much cheaper. It's evident the broth is not up to par. It's in the borderline of nicely seasoned and bland. I also ordered their three bean dessert and much to my surprise, it's not as good as those mom and pop banh mi sandwich shops. Pretty mediocre but to a point where it's almost disappointing. Will I be coming back? Probably not since there are other Vietnamese restaurants around this neighborhood. Price: $$ Quality: B Service: B read more

Pho Ao Sen - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Their service was very amazing. The food was just amazing and very tasteful. I will definitely come back even if I have to travel far. Their seafood pho was great quality, usually when I go to different pho places the shrimp is all burnt and bad and this place has fresh shrimp which I loved a lot. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Super yummy, very amazing service!!! I will definitely come again. - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

This is located behind the Livermore outlet and the hotel area. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot. The staff was very slow and took a bit before they sat us... even though there were plenty of open tables. I thought this might've been the same Pho Ao Sen from Oakland but it wasn't. We ordered #15 which is the steak and tripe listed for $16. The waiter didn't bother asking what size we wanted. It took a while for the food to come only to find out it was a small/regular bowl. Apparently, only #1 and #2 which are the Dac Biet/Special Combo is the large size with a dollar more so $17. The regular-sized bowl was pretty small and wasn't filling at all. I wasn't a fan of the broth but at least the noodle was good/not overcooked. read more

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Everything's just perfect! . Today, we ordered 2 traditional vietnamese dishes. It's fantastic, nothing to complain. The Best vietnamese restaurant in town so far. Their fried chicken wings also delicious. My kids had it last time. Must try! P/s. I myself never write this long for review before smh, lmao . read more

Pho Ao Sen - Cơm gà xối mỡ - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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This is the best Pho place I have been in the Bay Area. Everything about the food dish was super fresh and clean. Lin and her staff were super welcoming and so friendly once we stepped in. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. Best quality pho in the Bay Area. 10/10 recommend coming back all the way from San Jose read more

I was starrrrving and haaaaangry so I forgot to take pictures of the food and ended up eating like a savage, spilling food everywhere, not talking to my husband at all, and let my beastly subconscious take over. It was great. It was a pretty casual place where you pay up front. Pho was good but probably should have stuck to less adventurous meat (your regular brisket). Also, the pho is huuuuge so we were glad we ordered just one and another rice plate. Thank you for saving me from my dangerous hanger. read more

My family and friends and I went shopping on Black Friday. We had lunch at Pho Ao Sen before we went. I ordered the vermicelli pork with egg rolls. It was delicious and came with a big portion. The egg rolls were crispy. The restaurant had a nice ambiance. The customer service is prompt and excellent. read more

I stopped by this pho restaurant today and was honestly impressed. The broth was super clear, and full of flavor. The service was quick and friendly, and the place felt clean and welcoming. I definitely be back again! read more

Clean (new), modern decor, excellent customer service and beautifully presented food. Their spring rolls actually comes in black wicker basket with handles. Actually looks like the picture on menu! The flavor of food is also great. Yes they are a few dollars more per plate than your basic pho place but worth it for better quality food and services. My daughter loved their pho dac biet (special) and I had bun hanoi. We shared a sweet Che the and it was so good we want to go back just for the drink (missing those drinks since Bambu on Stoneridge closed). Definitely coming back. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Bun Hanoi - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

The taste of the food was good, meat was tender. Would prefer it if it had a little more noodles though, and the pricing is a bit high. Other than that, no complaints, food was yum, thai tea was delicious read more

Pho Ao Sen - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

So happy to see a place with bun cha! Cute place with delicious food , will come back again :) read more

Pho Ao Sen - Basket was bun cha (big bowl of soup on the side was pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

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I had the vegetarian bowl and it was delicious! It tasted very fresh and yummy. The service was great, staff were friendly, and the ambiance quite nice. read more

Pho Ao Sen - Very nice place and great food. - Vietnamese Near Me - Livermore, California

Second time back and will definitely continue to go when in the area. Food and service is excellent.

Food were delicious! Especially the fried chicken, sooo good! Huge servings for the pho. Will definitely come back when in the area!