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    Pho Vatsana

    4.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Laotian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Isha B.

    Great spot we found in Wasilla coming back from Hatcher Pass. My husband and I are both vegetarians so there are always limited options in these areas. But Chef Noy was accommodating to our vegan/vegetarian needs. We ordered red curry with veggie and tofu, and vegan Pad Thai noodles. Both were delicious. Definitely recommend anybody passing by this area to try.

    Very good spring rolls and sauce!
    Kelsey H.

    Rediscovered this place and am very happy to! Used to go here with my family years ago, but I don't frequent it as often because the location is a little out of my way compared to previous living locations. The other reason why I think I hadn't tried it in a while is because on their menu, it doesn't openly say that tofu is an option for curry, it just says choose chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. But tofu is an option on another menu item so I asked and they were happy to replace it on their Mama's Chicken Curry that I ordered. In the past when I had looked up menus I thought they didn't have tofu as an option so then decided to go somewhere else, but they definitely do have it so anyone that doesn't eat meat or prefers tofu don't skip on this place! They can replace tofu for other dishes as well. We got spring rolls for an appetizer and their spring rolls are some of the better in the valley I think. Their presentation is really nice and the sauce is very good, more on the vinegary tangy side which I prefer over a peanut-y sauce. They also include 8 spring rolls instead of 6 which is nice. They are a little thinner but sometimes that's nice because they're easier to eat. I ordered the Mama's Chicken Curry and replaced chicken with tofu. The flavor of the curry was really good. Rivals my other favorite thai curry in the valley (Pho Lucky). I really need to try their red and green varieties. Plenty of veggies and a big portion enough for 2 meals. My husband got their pad thai and thai tea and really enjoyed it. Their service is really good here too, they are very friendly and prompt. Also they are open on Sunday! I always find myself craving thai food on Sundays but most of the places in the valley aren't open. Highly recommend!

    Fresh Roll....xtra scrimps......
    Tina P.

    I call this the freshy fresh roll...I LOVE THAI FOOD! So I tried this place for the first time, called placed my order for xtra scrimps fresh roll, no nuts & red chili flakes. The man who answered the phone said, "No problem, we cook to customers specifications." I'm thinking, survey says! Ding! Right answer!!!! I get my fresh roll. Besty Best Roll I have ever had! They didn't scrimp on the shrimp, vegetables were on point, dipped it in sauce with a nice dash of chili, obviously made two minutes ago. I haven't ordered anything else on their menu yet! I know I need to move forward but I just can't get over their fresh rolls... I'll keep you posted.

    Nathan B.

    Food - of the three dishes we ordered, two were fantastic and one was okay. Mama curry chicken and the chicken satay were fantastic. The satay came with a delicious homemade peanut sauce and some fresh pickled veggies. Excellent presentation. Mamas curry chicken was a yellow chicken with delicious potatoes, carrots, chicken, and onion. All the flavors mixed together perfectly. The rice comes separately so you can ladle the soup on top of the rice or, as I did, scoop the rice into the bowl and let it soak up the juices and curry. The Pad Thai was okay. It wasn't very spicy or peanuty. It was just missing something. The tofu didn't seem very fresh either. It was filling enough but I wouldn't order it again. Service - it wasn't very busy, but our server was mostly absent. Our water glasses weren't refilled during our meal even though they were empty when the food came out. When it was time for boxes, he did come along and refill them. Notables - the prices are very reasonable and the portions are filling. Ambiance - there was a tv playing The Walking Dead right above us. For some reason, seeing zombies wasn't the most appetizing thing. There was some music playing in the background. Upbeat, poppy even. It was a good filler for the restaurant. Cleanliness- while the restaurant booths do seem a little dated, everything was very clean. I didn't see any dust in the windowsill next to our booth and all the bottle and dishes on our table were clean. Sometimes the little dishes with chili paste and other sauces look like they haven't left the table in months. These looked like they were cleaned daily.

    Nippy Dog

    Not sure if it was a order and sit or sit and order place as we sat down, got our menus and then got up and ordered at the register. We got our appetizers and the little dog was barking at my friend and tried biting her.

    Brandon W.

    Best pho and pad Thai in the valley! Really Friendly staff, never had Thai tea before, amazing! And cheap

    The spring rolls
    Cheerly L.

    The food was pretty decent. The curry and the tilapia was satisfying but the spring rolls definitely need some help. It tasted quite old and I feel like it could use a bit more noodles and lettuce. My dislike is when restaurants have items on their menu but when you order It, they tell you that they no longer serve it. :(

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    Food is great,as is the service... highly recommend.I enjoy all the freshness, excellent service,Thai tea and comfortable atmosphere

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    Excellent pad Thai. Generous portions, fresh and delicious.

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    Pho Lucky - Chicken satay

    Pho Lucky

    4.7(72 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Friday night before Halloween, I think a lot of people were doing trunk or treat…read moreevents, so it wasn't busy at all. It's a large space, and half the restaurant didn't have lights on, but it was fine. I ordered the chicken satay which came on a slice of bread, which I had never seen before. It was simple and tasted good. I also had the beef pho with thin sliced beef, and I added meatballs. I ordered the SMALL, it was a huge portion! Wish they had an even smaller portion. It was $18 which is a little higher than what I am accustomed to, but it is AK. I try to eat pho whenever I travel, just for comparison. This broth was a little on the sweet side for me, but that's just personal preference.

    Family run Thai Restaurant in a strip mall along the Parks highway N of the congested area of…read moreWasilla. Lots of parking available. This is not the first business in this space and much of the floor covering and the dining bar are from a previous tenant. It is clean, the staff are efficient and polite. I was having a late lunch about 2 PM on a Wednesday and the restaurant was not busy. But judging from what I observed I believe that they do a large takeout busy and are busy at meals times and the evening. They accept credit cards and would be excellent for families. Ten tables for four, 8 chairs for dining bar. They have daily specials. The menu has many Thai Curry dishes that you select the meat or fish additions. They also have a list of many PHO dishes to accompany the Thai dishes. As this is my first time eating here and as I always do I having my favorite soup dish. I have been enjoying this dish for more than 50 years. I believe if they can make this soup I can evaluate how they rate at least on this one dish. I usually find if they do this soup well their other dishes will be excellent also. Now to important evaluation of the soup. The soup arrived timely and steaming hot from the burner. A large bowl with the correct color of the broth and an aroma that promised an excellent broth. The broth was well seasoned but not too spicy for anyone that eats this spicy style soup. The flavor was excellent and among the best. I requested chicken and the bowl had a large amount of tender breast meat cut in 1" sized pieces. It was free of any skin, fat or trim. Cooked to perfection and flavored with the broth. The vegetables consisted of fresh sliced mushrooms, green onions, cherry tomatoes sliced in half, white onion slices and Thai basil. The soup was a meal in itself with out the rice. After eating a portion of the soup I added the rice and allowed it to soak up the broth but with plenty of broth remaining. The flavor and consistency of the soup was excellent and I will return to hav more. The Thai iced tea was lightly flavored with a slice of lemon and very good. PS: as an additional note in one of the pictures is a large red box with a photo of a young girl in bed. She is 15 and very ill with a serious medical condition. She has lost her father and her mother and friends are struggling to support her and the Med bills. They are politely asking for donations to help with her care. This is a family effort of the restaurant families. Please consider a donation when you stop by to eat.

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    Zushi - The food we got

    Zushi

    4.3(134 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    My sweetheart and I had a WONDERFUL date here. The service was prompt, attentive, polite, and…read morefriendly. The ambience was calm, clean, and so peaceful. We went in the evening time for dinner, and there was calming music. The food was delicious, and when we left my tummy felt GOOD. What we ordered seemed like authentic Japanese food (I'm not an expert though). We ordered spring rolls, Sushi with different kinds of sashimi that came with DELICIOUS miso soup and salad. The miso soup and salad were appetizer sized so not super big but prepared the belly for the rest of the food. We also ordered the baked mussels and jasmine tea. Homemade soy sauce was delicious! Prices affordable and reasonable for the meal. Spent less than $30 for two. But we only ordered one main, the rest were sides/drinks. Truly fantastic. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend!

    Zushi has been one of my go-to spots since last summer, and it's easily one of the best food…read moreexperiences in Wasilla. The food is consistently a 9/10--perfect vegetable tempura, incredible house-made ginger dressing, and generous bento boxes that come with miso soup and salad (and still leave you with leftovers). Favorites: teriyaki chicken, beef & broccoli, and the tempura shrimp--highly recommend. I was really disappointed to recently see a "For Sale" sign. This place is a gem, and it would be a loss to see the quality change. Service is polite but a bit disengaged, and the atmosphere is simple and sometimes noisy--but honestly, you come here for the food. If you're a foodie, go while you can. This place is absolutely worth it. It's a hidden gem!

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    Zushi - Noodles soup, double crunch roll and california roll without the spicy mayo.

    Noodles soup, double crunch roll and california roll without the spicy mayo.

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    Bento box- California roll, tempura vegetables, beef broccoli, teriyaki chicken

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