Overall average. Service wasn't that good. Took a while to get waters and they forgot our app. Husband got his dinner 5 minutes before mine arrived to the table. I got the pho with meatballs, the broth was great but the texture of the meatballs was bizarre. My husband said he'll never go back, but I'd go back if a friend wanted to go. Would get the pho again but I'd try it with the steak or briscuit next time.


1/08/2022
I've made pho from scratch; it's good but a pain to source (bones and meat) and to make. Anise Pho delivers a perfectly balanced bowl of pho every single time with just the right amount of additions (jalapeño, basil, spring onion, bean sprouts) to the bone broth, rice noodles, and meat you've selected. It's the only main dish I order and I'm happy every time. I find downtown parking to be quite a pain so ordering delivery of Anise Pho is my default.


5/04/2021
Anise Pho was rated North Carolina's top spot for pho according to a 2020 Yelp Blog post so I knew it had to be good. We tried a few different menu items including their new appetizer, boba teas, cocktails, entrees and more. We were thoroughly impressed and left feeling super full and happy. The way it should be!
Our server was very kind and attentive. Since I had never been here before, he helped me pick out some menu items and told me what some of his favorites were. My partner and I ended up going with the shrimp and tofu summer rolls, shrimp shumai, and the new rocket shrimp egg rolls. To drink we ordered a couple of Mojitos, the coffee milk tea and Thai tea (both with boba). The mojitos were a little too sweet for our liking but good, nonetheless. I am a huge boba girl so the Thai Tea was definitely a favorite of mine. For our entrees, we went with the combination pho and the banh mi with their new premium pork sausage. Both were very good! I'm used to ordering combination pho that comes with tripe and tendon, which I love, and was a little sad to see Anise Pho didn't carry these options, but the rare steak, brisket, and meatballs this pho did come with were tasty. The broth passed the test of standing on its own before hoisin or sriracha and that's how you know it's a good bowl of pho.
Glenwood South is a BUSY place to be, especially on weekend nights, so I'm sure this place fills up quick but it wasn't too bad on a Wednesday when we went. Only a few other tables were sat and they had lots of takeout orders. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone near the area looking for a good meal before a night out, or even just a good meal in general. I can't wait to come back here again soon!


9/04/2021
As someone visiting from Dallas with lots of Vietnamese restaurants located nearby, I found the pho here to be okay.
I love strong spices in my broth, and the pho here didn't reach my preferences. However, the meats are great and service is patient and friendly - why I bumped from 3 to 4 stars.


9/11/2021
The Pho is good (nothing remarkable), if a bit overpriced. Long wait times. When I got home, I discovered they'd messed up (things missing from) my order for 3 and couldn't refund it or give credit (only through a complicated personal Zelle transfer) but they bent over backwards to let me get a free Pho the next week. Kinda soured our get together, but we made due.
I'll probably go back (only because I haven't yet found another convenient Pho place) and make sure I do a cursory check before leaving.


4/15/2022
We were looking for a better pho option in the area as the local ones in Cary/Apex have not been the best.
This place is located with a lot of restaurants in downtown Raleigh. Parking is limited but there is a huge parking garage behind all the restaurants.
Service at this place is always very quick and efficient. Only drawback would say it does not appear it's the cleanest establishment. They also do you place the bean sprouts in to the bottom of the pho. Unlike other places which place on the plate and for you to add it yourself.
Now the pho. The broth is one of the better ones that I've had in the area. They do give you a very large portion of meat along with a very large bowl which is standard. We've also had the eggrolls which were phenomenal.


1/07/2022
I love Pho and this is some of the best I've had. Ample serving, fresh, delicious, generous portion of protein - I got chicken. Service was great, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, budget- friendly. The only negative - a subtle, strange smell when I walked in, maybe cleaning products, almost walked out - glad I didn't! By the time I sat down and was waiting for my food, I didn't notice any odor. Food, Service, Ambiance - Five Stars all around. Fabulous - I'll be back!!


8/07/2021
Not authentic ... don't try the bubble tea, banh mi, pho .. no wonder I haven't gone here till now. Pho lack flavor, banh mi and no flavor the bread was good. The bubble tea taste water down. Pho no flavor. Service was unbelievably slow. My husband and I was gonna walk out. The sprout was already inside the broth in the bottom. They hand you 3 leaves of basil. I didn't even take picture because it's not presentable.


5/08/2022
Tonight we decided to go for Vietnamese food. I'm so glad we chose this restaurant. We started with 2 bubble teas which were delicious. We had the spring rolls and shumai next. Both we're outstanding. Loved the peanut sauce. My wife had the Salad Noodle Bowl with BBQ pork. It was really fresh and my wife loved it. I got the Pho with brisket. It was absolutely amazing. The flavors were perfect.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the great staff. They were attentive and very friendly.
We will definitely be eating here many times in the future. A must go.


6/13/2021
Had an absolutely amazing lunch today and had Pho with brisket and it was awesome! Perfect broth, noodles and add ins, lime and jalapeño set it off just right! I definitely will be going back again very soon! Staff was super attentive and the service was fast and top-notch! It was so tasty, and I could've easily had two bowls! Yep


12/27/2021
I can't believe it took me this long to try this place. Their pho is outstanding and the Bang Mi is amazing. The Banh Mi comes with a side of fries - one of the best fries I've had and the seasoning was so so good and the fries were super crunchy. I have no idea what the sauce was that came with the fries but it was pure Perfection. And the prices were very reasonable. We also tried their chicken dumplings for appetizer which were tasty. The service was outstanding. Overall I had an amazing experience. Plenty of free parking options. Will be back for sure!


6/29/2021
I do not leave reviews for restaurants but it must be said that Anise Pho is hands down best Pho in the triangle period.
I go to this restaurant 3-4 times a week, both dine in & take out. My family & I even went for Christmas dinner last year, the whole family is obsessed. It is actually THAT good. The floor staff and servers are always so delightful to see & most of them remember my order which makes me feel so very special every time I enter.
The bahn-mi combo is absolutely delicious, not to mention the spring rolls & their fried tofu is like none I've ever had before, I can't go back to the regular stuff! Their ingredients are so fresh & healthy it's the ideal lunch spot because even after licking the plates clean you will not feel bloated or heavy.
If this restaurant ever shuts down I'll have to go on a hunger strike. I will truly be forced to hold my breath until I turn blue. Kidding.
Eat here!!


3/28/2022
We were looking for a better pho option in the area as the local ones in Cary/Apex have not been the best.
This place is located with a lot of restaurants in downtown Raleigh. Parking is limited but there is a huge parking garage behind all the restaurants.
Service at this place is always very quick and efficient. Only drawback would say it does not appear it's the cleanest establishment. They also do you place the bean sprouts in to the bottom of the pho. Unlike other places which place on the plate and for you to add it yourself.
Now the pho. The broth is one of the better ones that I've had in the area. They do give you a very large portion of meat along with a very large bowl which is standard. We've also had the eggrolls which were phenomenal.


1/07/2022
Anise Pho was rated North Carolina's top spot for pho according to a 2020 Yelp Blog post so I knew it had to be good. We tried a few different menu items including their new appetizer, boba teas, cocktails, entrees and more. We were thoroughly impressed and left feeling super full and happy. The way it should be!
Our server was very kind and attentive. Since I had never been here before, he helped me pick out some menu items and told me what some of his favorites were. My partner and I ended up going with the shrimp and tofu summer rolls, shrimp shumai, and the new rocket shrimp egg rolls. To drink we ordered a couple of Mojitos, the coffee milk tea and Thai tea (both with boba). The mojitos were a little too sweet for our liking but good, nonetheless. I am a huge boba girl so the Thai Tea was definitely a favorite of mine. For our entrees, we went with the combination pho and the banh mi with their new premium pork sausage. Both were very good! I'm used to ordering combination pho that comes with tripe and tendon, which I love, and was a little sad to see Anise Pho didn't carry these options, but the rare steak, brisket, and meatballs this pho did come with were tasty. The broth passed the test of standing on its own before hoisin or sriracha and that's how you know it's a good bowl of pho.
Glenwood South is a BUSY place to be, especially on weekend nights, so I'm sure this place fills up quick but it wasn't too bad on a Wednesday when we went. Only a few other tables were sat and they had lots of takeout orders. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone near the area looking for a good meal before a night out, or even just a good meal in general. I can't wait to come back here again soon!


9/04/2021
I can't believe it took me this long to try this place. Their pho is outstanding and the Bang Mi is amazing. The Banh Mi comes with a side of fries - one of the best fries I've had and the seasoning was so so good and the fries were super crunchy. I have no idea what the sauce was that came with the fries but it was pure Perfection. And the prices were very reasonable. We also tried their chicken dumplings for appetizer which were tasty. The service was outstanding. Overall I had an amazing experience. Plenty of free parking options. Will be back for sure!


6/29/2021
Overall average. Service wasn't that good. Took a while to get waters and they forgot our app. Husband got his dinner 5 minutes before mine arrived to the table. I got the pho with meatballs, the broth was great but the texture of the meatballs was bizarre. My husband said he'll never go back, but I'd go back if a friend wanted to go. Would get the pho again but I'd try it with the steak or briscuit next time.


1/08/2022
Not authentic ... don't try the bubble tea, banh mi, pho .. no wonder I haven't gone here till now. Pho lack flavor, banh mi and no flavor the bread was good. The bubble tea taste water down. Pho no flavor. Service was unbelievably slow. My husband and I was gonna walk out. The sprout was already inside the broth in the bottom. They hand you 3 leaves of basil. I didn't even take picture because it's not presentable.


5/08/2022
I've made pho from scratch; it's good but a pain to source (bones and meat) and to make. Anise Pho delivers a perfectly balanced bowl of pho every single time with just the right amount of additions (jalapeño, basil, spring onion, bean sprouts) to the bone broth, rice noodles, and meat you've selected. It's the only main dish I order and I'm happy every time. I find downtown parking to be quite a pain so ordering delivery of Anise Pho is my default.


5/04/2021
Tonight we decided to go for Vietnamese food. I'm so glad we chose this restaurant. We started with 2 bubble teas which were delicious. We had the spring rolls and shumai next. Both we're outstanding. Loved the peanut sauce. My wife had the Salad Noodle Bowl with BBQ pork. It was really fresh and my wife loved it. I got the Pho with brisket. It was absolutely amazing. The flavors were perfect.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the great staff. They were attentive and very friendly.
We will definitely be eating here many times in the future. A must go.


6/13/2021
I do not leave reviews for restaurants but it must be said that Anise Pho is hands down best Pho in the triangle period.
I go to this restaurant 3-4 times a week, both dine in & take out. My family & I even went for Christmas dinner last year, the whole family is obsessed. It is actually THAT good. The floor staff and servers are always so delightful to see & most of them remember my order which makes me feel so very special every time I enter.
The bahn-mi combo is absolutely delicious, not to mention the spring rolls & their fried tofu is like none I've ever had before, I can't go back to the regular stuff! Their ingredients are so fresh & healthy it's the ideal lunch spot because even after licking the plates clean you will not feel bloated or heavy.
If this restaurant ever shuts down I'll have to go on a hunger strike. I will truly be forced to hold my breath until I turn blue. Kidding.
Eat here!!


3/28/2022
The Pho is good (nothing remarkable), if a bit overpriced. Long wait times. When I got home, I discovered they'd messed up (things missing from) my order for 3 and couldn't refund it or give credit (only through a complicated personal Zelle transfer) but they bent over backwards to let me get a free Pho the next week. Kinda soured our get together, but we made due.
I'll probably go back (only because I haven't yet found another convenient Pho place) and make sure I do a cursory check before leaving.


4/15/2022
Had an absolutely amazing lunch today and had Pho with brisket and it was awesome! Perfect broth, noodles and add ins, lime and jalapeño set it off just right! I definitely will be going back again very soon! Staff was super attentive and the service was fast and top-notch! It was so tasty, and I could've easily had two bowls! Yep


12/27/2021
As someone visiting from Dallas with lots of Vietnamese restaurants located nearby, I found the pho here to be okay.
I love strong spices in my broth, and the pho here didn't reach my preferences. However, the meats are great and service is patient and friendly - why I bumped from 3 to 4 stars.


9/11/2021
I love Pho and this is some of the best I've had. Ample serving, fresh, delicious, generous portion of protein - I got chicken. Service was great, comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, budget- friendly. The only negative - a subtle, strange smell when I walked in, maybe cleaning products, almost walked out - glad I didn't! By the time I sat down and was waiting for my food, I didn't notice any odor. Food, Service, Ambiance - Five Stars all around. Fabulous - I'll be back!!


8/07/2021
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Drove all the way here because the website said open from 11-9 having lunch specials from 11-3. Get there and it’s not open. You get one star from me for... read more being so lazy you can’t update you’re own website. Stop inconveniencing people.
I914ZIandreak
03/09/2021I came here with my friend. She got beef Pho and I got banh' Mi` with prawns. I really enjoyed my food because of the texture, temp, and flavor. It... read more made me feel like I was eating my hometown food. Besides, the atmosphere is pretty cozy and friendly. The servers communicated well and did table touching. My friend did like her Pho. The broth is very clear and tasty. We came back a couple of times since we were here. Highly recommend and definitely, we will come back next time
Gioan H
06/27/2019I came here with my friend. She got beef Pho and I got banh' Mi` with prawns. I really enjoyed my food because of the texture, temp, and flavor. It... read more made me feel like I was eating my hometown food. Besides, the atmosphere is pretty cozy and friendly. The servers communicated well and did table touching. My friend did like her Pho. The broth is very clear and tasty. We came back a couple of times since we were here. Highly recommend and definitely, we will come back next time
cookingcourse
06/27/2019Three of us had dinner here. I had the pho with rare steak. My standard for pho in the Triangle is Mekong in Morrisville. The pho at Anise was good... read more although not quite to Mekong's level. And at $11.99, it is more expensive, but that's...More
TheRealAwaxy
03/26/2019This was my first time trying Pho. When I approached the counter in the food court, the attendant was very nice and helpful. She offered samples of the different options... read more and helped with the selection process. Amazing taste and quality of the food and service...More
Allan B
07/02/2018We were checking out the post Christmas crowds at Triangle Town Center and noticed the new Anise Pho in the food court. I had to give it a try and... read more purchased a Rare Steak Pho for takeout. My order was prepared quickly with the hot...More
202shanet
12/26/2017