Pho Ao Sen – Vietnamese
The air at Pho Ao Sen is thick with the soul-warming fragrance of star anise and slow-simmered beef, drawing diners into a space where authentic Vietnamese comfort takes center stage. Oversized bowls of pho arrive brimming with silky noodles and tender cuts of marbled brisket and steak, perfectly complemented by the satisfying crunch of golden-fried wings and hand-wrapped spring rolls bursting with fresh herbs. It is a vibrant culinary sanctuary where the art of the long-simmered broth meets the bright, crisp textures of traditional street-food favorites.
1139 East 12th Street, Oakland, California 94606 http://phoaosen.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pho Ao Sen
Dairy-Free at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Vermicelli with Coconut Milk Concoction, Three Color Bean Dessert and Mung Bean Paste with Jelly. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vietnamese Style Fish with Turmeric and Dill. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tiger Shrimp and Egg Cake Rice Plate, Vietnamese Style Fish with Turmeric and Dill and Dried Longan Dessert Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dried Longan Dessert Drink, Three Color Bean Dessert and Mung Bean Paste with Jelly. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dried Longan Dessert Drink, Three Color Bean Dessert and Mung Bean Paste with Jelly. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dried Longan Dessert Drink and Three Color Bean Dessert. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Pho Ao Sen
Pho Ao Sen in Oakland has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dried Longan Dessert Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pho Ao Sen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli | 31.4 g | 51.4 g |
| Vietnamese Spring Rolls | 28.4 g | 37 g |
| Charbroiled Pork and Tiger Shrimp Vermicelli | 99.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Spring Rolls | 27 g | 13.4 g |
| Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli | 100.1 g | 11.8 g |
| Charbroiled Pork and Eggrolls Vermicelli | 100.1 g | 11.8 g |
| Rice Vermicelli with Coconut Milk Concoction | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Thai Fruit Dessert | 83.9 g | 10.3 g |
| Egg Rolls | 21.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Soybean Milk | 4.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Three Color Bean Dessert | 15.9 g | 3 g |
| Dried Longan Dessert Drink | 22.8 g | 2.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Thursday - Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked dishes and generous portions, frequently highlighting the exceptional quality and preparation of the menu. Celebrated for its comfortable and inviting atmosphere, the venue is praised for its polite and knowledgeable service staff who ensure a memorable dining experience for every guest. Reviewers consistently note the attentive care and expertise of the servers, making it a standout choice for those seeking a well-rounded and satisfying meal.
Menu
Appetizers
A beautiful selection to get your mouth watering
- Egg Rolls: Savory mixture of ground pork, shrimp, taro, cellophane noodles, and shiitake mushroom wrapped and fried golden brown. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls: Filled with poached pork, jumbo shrimp, lettuce, mint, chive, bean sprouts, and rice vermicelli rolled in thin rice paper wrap. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Marinated Fried Chicken Wings: Seven marinated wings sautéed in spicy house-special sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nha Trang Style Grilled Pork Spring Rolls: A blend of grilled pork paste, crispy roll, lettuce, mint, carrot, cucumber, chive, and rice vermicelli rolled in thin rice paper. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls: A delicious blend of Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, scrambled eggs, jicama, peanuts, and fresh basil rolled in thin rice paper. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pho - Beef Noodles Soup
- House Special Combination Beef Noodles (XL): Sliced eye round steak, well-done brisket, well-done flank, marbled brisket, soft tendon, and tripe. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak, Brisket, Marbled Brisket, Tendon, and Tripe: Sliced eye round steak, well-done brisket, marbled brisket, soft tendon, and tripe. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak, Brisket, Flank, Tendon, and Tripe: Sliced eye round steak, well-done brisket, well-done flank, soft tendon, and tripe. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak, Flank, Tendon, and Tripe: Sliced eye round steak, well-done flank, soft tendon, and tripe. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak, Flank, Marbled Brisket, and Tendon: Sliced eye round steak, well-done flank, marbled brisket, and soft tendon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak, Flank, and Tripe: Sliced eye round steak, well-done flank, and tripe. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Flank and Crunchy Flank: Well-done flank and crunchy flank. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Brisket, Flank, and Crunchy Flank: Well-done brisket, well-done flank, and crunchy flank. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak and Brisket: Sliced eye round steak and well-done brisket. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak and Tendon: Sliced eye round steak and soft tendon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pho with Steak and Flank: Sliced eye round steak and well-done flank. Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Plates
- Hai Nam Style Chicken Rice: Seasoned steamed rice cooked with ginger, garlic, chicken broth topped with laksa leaves. Served with chopped free range chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Style Beef Short Ribs Rice Plate: Korean style beef short ribs served with broken rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Pork Chop Rice Plate: Marinated charbroiled pork chop served with broken rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Shrimp and Egg Cake Rice Plate: Tiger Shrimp and baked egg cake served with broken rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Pork and Tiger Shrimp Rice Plate: Marinated charbroiled pork and tiger shrimp served with broken rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop and Tiger Shrimp Rice Plate: Marinated charbroiled pork chop and tiger shrimp served with broken rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Combo Rice Plate: Marinated charbroiled pork, tiger shrimp, pork chop, shredded pork skin, baked egg cake and fried egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop, Shredded Pork Skin, and Egg Cake Rice Plate: Marinated charbroiled pork chop, shredded pork skin, and baked egg cake. Available at: dinner, lunch
Vermicelli
- Vietnamese Style Fish with Turmeric and Dill: Small fillets of flaky white fish marinated in turmeric then fried with generous amount of dill. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli: Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh herbs. Served with rice vermicelli. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Vermicelli with Coconut Milk Concoction: A savory combination of thick rice vermicelli, shredded pork with pork skin, and oil-wilted scallion. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli: Marinated charbroiled pork over rice vermicelli, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, and bean sprout. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Pork and Eggrolls Vermicelli: Marinated charbroiled pork and pork eggrolls over rice vermicelli, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, and bean sprout. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Pork and Tiger Shrimp Vermicelli: Marinated charbroiled pork and seasoned tiger shrimp over rice vermicelli, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint, and bean sprout. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanoi Style Charbroiled Pork Vermicelli: Marinated charbroiled pork and pork paste drowned in light fish vinaigrette. Served with rice vermicelli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hue Style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup: Beef-based broth cooked delicately with essence of lemongrass, dried chili and variety of different spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts and Beverages
- Soybean Milk - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Dried Longan Dessert Drink - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Lotus Seeds Dessert - $3.95: Lotus seeds dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mung Bean Paste with Jelly - $3.95: Mung bean paste with jelly and coconut milk served with crushed ice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Three Color Bean Dessert - $3.95: Sweet 3-color flavor bean (mung bean, red bean, white bean) with jelly and coconut milk served with crushed ice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Thai Fruit Dessert - $3.95: Blend of Jackfruit, coconut jelly, toddy palm, emerald green jelly cubes, and coconut milk served with crushed ice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade: Fresh squeezed lemonade
- Vietnamese Eggnog: Soda with egg yolk and condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Pho Ao Sen
- Is Pho Ao Sen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pho Ao Sen has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice Vermicelli with Coconut Milk Concoction, Three Color Bean Dessert and Mung Bean Paste with Jelly.
- What can I eat at Pho Ao Sen on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice Vermicelli with Coconut Milk Concoction, Three Color Bean Dessert and Mung Bean Paste with Jelly carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pho Ao Sen have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Dried Longan Dessert Drink and Three Color Bean Dessert.
- Is Pho Ao Sen gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pho Ao Sen?
- Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli, at roughly 51.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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