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    Pho Ava Vietnamese Restaurant

    4.1 (148 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Vaidehi C.

    Found Pho Ava on the Main Street of Santa Fe and it was very near our hotel. Stopped here to try their Chicken Pho and roasted pork and spring roll Vermicelli noodles. The food tasted well and portion sizes were decent but the condiments you get along with the Pho were minimal. I feel those condiments go a long way and definitely add more flavor to the dish. Service was ok because the server face seemed more irritated than welcoming with no expressions. A smile goes a long way along with little more herbs and some warmth lol. The restaurant otherwise was clean and there were plenty of customers. A definite 3/5 for service and 4/5 for the food.

    Vermicelli plate
    Theresa M.

    The food and the staff are all great! Always a friendly hello when we enter. The pork fried rice was especially smoky today. Loved it! The thin vermicelli plate with pork and eggroll was delicious also. Tasted some starters, a couple of grilled pork spring rolls. With delicious dipping sauce.

    Rare steak, brisket pho and shrimp with vegetables and rice.
    Ashley A.

    The pho was ok, not very flavorful considering all the ingredients I added. The broth was so bland. But It was good enough for this cold day. Only three pieces of fatty meat. Asked for chili oil and I was given dry chili flakes... disappointing. My mother loved her shrimp and veggies! The vegetable egg rolls were so burnt that the insides were like dust when you bit down. Not impressed. Ambience was clean. Server was attentive and friendly that's why I'm giving three stars. Food needs some serious work, very mediocre.

    Grilled pork sandwich.
    Roger P.

    First off, I didn't know there were any pho places in Santa Fe. A friend brought me just after my birthday. I forgot to take any pictures of the food. Had the rare steak and meatball pho which was quite good. We had good appetizers, chicken pot stickers and edamame. Not the best pho I've ever had, but my favorite place in White Rock is closed. They forgot to bring us our garnish (bean sprouts, jalapenos, etc) until we asked for the forgotten spoons as well. I'd give em another try for sure.

    Pork and egg roll vermicelli noodle bowl
    Jennifer N.

    FOOD - Pork and Egg Roll Vermicelli Bowl: vermicelli noodles with pork, egg rolls, lettuce, pickled carrots, and green onions. No bean sprouts for me. The pork itself was okay. The egg rolls were really good though. 3.5/5 SERVICE: Your typical service from Vietnamese restaurants. 3.5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would come back to try other items.

    Bun Bo hue and pork over rice
    Cecilia L.

    Bun Bo hue was on the sweet side but nothing a few limes can't fix. Loved the thin noodles that they use here & the meat was very tender and enjoyable Def reco getting the noodle soups here and not the rice dishes The pork over rice was very dry and not pleasing

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    2 months ago

    Gluten free pho. Spot on fried rice. Consistent flavors. Busy. Sometimes runs out of popular food items.

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    30 days ago

    Came on a Friday and it was closed. A sign stated they closed because they were short on staff.

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    3 days ago

    Would have loved to try. Their hours are not up to date. I Ubered here and they are closed Thursday

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    11 months ago

    The food and service was spot on when I went on a road trip. The food was tasty and refreshing. A great place to enjoy pho in Santa Fe.

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    Traveling through town and decided last minute to visit, great meal and great service! Loved the vibe of the restaurant!

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    Way too expensive and it's not even real authentic Vietnamese food very disappointed and service very poor

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    I'm visiting NM from Philadelphia and had the pleasure of treating my hosts to an incredible dinner…read moreat Alkemē, and it was truly one of the best meals I've ever had! Everything was on point: delicious food, fantastic service, and a beautiful setting. I'm gluten-free and was thrilled that most of the menu was accessible, including two of the three tasting menus. You could really taste the care that went into each dish. The flavor, texture, balance, and presentation were all outstanding. The service was impeccable, attentive but not overbearing, and both the owner and chef came by our table to check in. It was such a lovely, unforgettable experience. Some of my favorite moments: * The host was warm and welcoming (and coincidentally from near my home!) * Delicious and very creative cocktails and mocktails * I was able to do the tasting menu, and my friends were able to order à la carte. * Each plate was beautifully presented, and the garnishes and accompaniments were so fresh and balanced * When our server delivered each plate, they briefly described each dish again. Such a nice touch with complex courses * We never had to look for our server; they seemed to be right there when we needed them but never in the way. * Vegan/plant-based options sounded amazing, and I'll definitely do that next time I return * Surprise palate cleanser at the end of the meal was pure perfection * Tasting menu had sized-down dishes, but I still came home with leftovers. Confit chicken was melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!

    Absolutely phenomenal experience at Alkeme!! We shared but the "land" and "sea" five course tasting…read moremenus, the creativity and quality of every dish was outstanding. This is a one-of-a-kind place, the Vietnamese fusion flavors are so delicious, the fresh herbs and vegetables pop with brightness alongside the perfectly prepared seafood and meats. We went for my husband's birthday and the Alkeme team made it an unforgettable evening. They gave him a free sparkling wine for his bday :) He ordered the sake pairing for the "sea" tasting menu, and wow, we've never tried sakes this innovative. You can tell the sakes were carefully selected, some more light, others more earthy, all of them excellent. I ordered the Sticky Business cocktail, and damn, it was amazing!! Their take on a tiki drink but less sweet, with a boozey foam and mango pearls. The service was wonderful. We got to talk to Chef Erica, which was very cool, and Vickie gave lovely descriptions of our dishes. They and our waitress made my husband's birthday so special. This restaurant in my opinion is James Beard and/or Michelin level dining. We loved everything about it. I highly recommend Alkeme, we'll never forget this special meal!

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    4.7(203 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    If you're debating coffee at the hotel or the less than 2 minute walk to here- stop. Put on your…read moreshoes and walk over, you won't regret it. In town for a work trip, and it's been delights all along the way. This cute (surprisingly big!) coffee shop and eatery is yet another moment of joy. Ordered the usual decaf flat white with heavy cream along with a cherry chocolate chip almond cookie (I had salads yesterday, yall, I owe myself a bakery treat!) and took a seat in the alley-at-turn-atrium. Tons of seating both inside and out here, coffee was quick and fresh and the cookie is just as good as the barista who recommended it said it would be. 5/5 stars, this place is legit!

    I love to support local businesses. Unfortunately aside from the cuteness factor of this place, and…read morethe understanding of the staff when my dad knocked over a glass of water, it is hard to be supportive of this particular business. The tables were dirty, and it was crowded and loud. Some of this could be forgiven if the food was great, but unfortunately the food was just average at best. Think Jimmy John's with avocado on everything. The biggest problem, though is that it is far from ADA compliant. Both my parents use walkers and getting them into the restaurant was difficult. Once inside there is a big step down to get into the main dining area. Maneuvering through here was just difficult enough that we wouldn't be able to return here again even If we wanted to.

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    Fun Noodle Bar - Dan Dan  30. Dan Dan Noodles were underdone, sooo much oil in the Dan Dan. The egg was yummy.

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    3.9(192 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I have been here twice now, once in October last year and had the tonkotsu spicy ramen which was…read morepretty good. I came at night, it was pretty busy but quick service. I went again today for a late lunch and enjoyed some aspects of the meal. For one, it was just me and two other tables who closed out right when I was walking in. I was quickly sat, and proceeded to have pretty slow service to start. Once a server finally came back around 5 minutes later, he brought some delicious spicy/sweet peanuts to start. Returned less than a minute later to take my order, then proceeded to have great service afterward.. let me start with the spicy baby cucumbers: pretty tasty and a large serving, however I didn't think they were that spicy. The chile oil used is mostly oily with some not so spicy Chiles used (that could just be my heat tolerance) but nonetheless, they were delicious. The hot tea was fresh and he brought it out with water, which I appreciated.. I was however slightly disappointed in the Dan Dan Noodles, I didn't take a picture just because it honestly was served not too appetizing or picture perfect like most of the previous reviews. Everything was mixed together, and the meat was all in the bottom under all of the noodles. The flavor was pretty good, but I didn't get the normal Szechuan flavor or spiciness that I've had in the past at other places. I do love the fresh noodles, but the overall dish was a little underwhelming. I would have liked it to be a little more presentable, along with more of a noteworthy flavor other than meaty broth with some chile oil (again more on the oily side not so much spice). Overall, the experience was decent and good service. I will come back to try something else and maybe it just wasn't a dish for me.

    The food was great! We had the Szechuan tofu and Dan Dan Noodles. Both were very good. The server…read morewas attentive and we gave t our order very quickly. We will definitely be back.

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    4.6(987 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Y'know, it is very good. Nothing is flawed. Nice ambiance, good service. But the only thing we…read morehad there that was memorably good was the mushroom-sherry bisque. I can't recall anything else we ate. So you can have a fine meal at Geronimo. It's just that I expected more from the numero uno restaurant in a foodie town like Santa Fe.

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    3.7(252 reviews)
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    So unimpressed with our meal I'm inspired to stop mid-meal to write this review. This place is…read moreterrible! Low quality ingredients just whipped together. Soggy tempura. No effort put into creating a full flavored soup. Both of the soups we ordered were barely passable. The shrimp in the TomYum soup are those tiny bottom of the barrel cheap frozen shrimp. The chicken in the chicken soup tastes like the lowest grade chicken one can buy, and is not spiced at all. The Udon noodles are the lowest quality we have ever tasted... even worse than Cup-o-Noodles noodles. Do not waste a Santa Fe meal on this over priced trash. Panda Express is better East Asian food, by far! **Edit... Woke up to food poisoning today. Lovely

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    Quiet bar

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