Albany Ao Sen in Albany

Visited on a weekday for lunch, and it turned out to be a great choice! I ordered the supreme bowl, while my partner went for the beef ball one, I believe. The restaurant has ample seating, making it easy to find a spot. The soup was delicious, and the portion size was generous; my bowl was so big I couldnt finish it all. A perfect spot for a hearty weekday lunch.As a sweet ending, I tried the dessert featuring mung bean, red bean, and coconut. It was undeniably good, with a delightful sweetness. However, as you indulge more, it does lean on the sweeter side. Id recommend a smaller serving size to fully savor the flavors without it becoming overwhelming. Despite the sweetness, the dessert added a delightful touch to the overall dining experience. A great spot for a satisfying meal, just be mindful of the dessert sweetness!

Sooooo good and fresh!!! I love Vietnamese food, its such a clean and digestive meal!I ordered Shrimp Bun Bowl!!!

I would highly recommend this place. If you want a great appetizer, I would recommend the spicy fried chicken wing. Also, love the combo rice plate if you feel you want some variety and satisfaction. Of course the Pho, Bun Bo Hue, and Vietnames beef stew are all amazing. Make sure to have room, the portions are pretty large 😀.

Pretty convenient place in Albany right on San Pablo ave.We were apartment hunting all day and had a gap between viewings so walked right into Ao Sen.The biggest negative was AC malfunctioning on the hottest day of the month :( so that was brutal.Food is good though. We enjoyed the fresh shrimp rolls, beef pho and pork vermicelli bowl. Yum. Service is prompt. Bathrooms are clean.

Was invited by my friends to try this place I heard it had great Vermecelli with Pork and it does not dissapoint. If I remember correctly number 38 was the best vermecelli they had and not only that the egg roll and chicken wings as the sides are simply something to seek for. The chicken wings are simply juicy and has crispy skin with some sweet notes while the egg roll has some savory flavour. Highly reccomend!!!

I love Vietnamese food and have been looking for best spots in the Bay! This wins so far. Excellent service, thorough offerings, legit spices. Very happy!

Their pho is slightly better than average. My parents thought it was a bit salty. I thought it was slightly overpriced. For a slightly more expensive bowl, I was still hungry after finishing. I think I had maybe 3 or 4 pieces of meat. Even my mom was able to finish her bowl, which she almost never does for an average bowl.We went at opening so we were waited on fairly quickly. Their service staff was good. They even gave us a set of small plates and bowls, and food scissors once they saw we entered with our toddler. They have a lot of space, with several tables. The space is close to immaculate.If it gets really busy, they have a large seated waiting area. Their parking lot is also large.

Legit Vietnamese food. Im GF and there are tons of options as a lot of Vietnamese dishes are made with fish sauce but most places cheat and just use soy sauce for everything. The service was excellent as well. Kind and attentive. Its a giant place so the atmosphere is lacking a bit, feels like a Dennys with lots of plants.

Solid pho spot, both the house special pho and the Bun Bo Hue are rich and flavorful! I always get egg rolls with my pho, and the ones here are good as well.

Crazy it took me this long to write a review! I have been here dozens of times, with the team, the family, the spouse, and thyself. Its everything - delicious, fast and good service, a rare spacious dining area, and cute accents. Please try and come again!