Pho' Vietnam #8 — Restaurant in Alaska

Let me just say off the bat, if you enjoyed Pho Vietnam 1 through 7, then you won't be disappointed with #8. I started my trek with the first establishment as I didn't want any spoilers. The pho was spot on and delicious, hands down the best local pho in town. At least that is what I thought until I went to Pho Vietnam #2. The sequel to the first was unparalleled in everyway, the flavor, ambience, and presentation was twice as good as the first one! I though to myself "there is no way that they could top this!", And boy was I wrong. Each subsequent restaurant was better then the first. My tiny ember for authentic Vietnamese cuisine quickly roared into a blazing fire that could only be quenched by Pho Vietnam. I didn't know that with each restaurant, I would learn a lesson about food, culture, and the craftsmanship involved in making the perfect bowl of pho. But as I reach the end of this magnificent journey I approach the last and final restaurant, Pho Vietnam #8. At Pho Vietnam #8, I took one bite and my jaw dropped as my chopsticks slipped out of my hand and tumbled onto the ground, precision and perfection all brewed into one bowl. It was like the stars aligned and destiny had summoned me into this one specific place at this one specific time. You may call it dumb luck, but I call it destiny. A flavor profile so robust and complex that you cannot but help try and grasp the experience, only to be perplexed and challenged as a human with only finite taste. Wondering what the possibilities there are in this simple thing we call food. If you are weary, hungry, or feel oppressed by the struggles of real life. Give Pho Vietnam #8 a try and let all your worries fade into...

Most unwelcoming, unfriendly and openly rude service I have encountered in the state of Alaska. Just walked in to pick up a to-go order for the first time and was asked my name repeatedly (just me and one other table there btw), was told my order wasn't ready when it was clearly sitting on the counter, was told to "go over there and just wait" (where??), and the middle-aged Asian server actually narrowed her ill-mannered eyes at me and gave me a dirty look when she walked by. The most incredible part was I was so shocked by the entire staff's behavior that I commented about how unfriendly they were and literally no one even batted an eye or said anything. Hated to give these awful people my money. I definitely do not recommend. My guess is they do a lot of delivery because no one would come here and deal with these horrible women in person. Food is overpriced and...

I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but our experience at Pho Vietnam #8 was disappointing. The food was mediocre, but what really stood out was the poor service, especially from the owner.

My daughter’s order was mistaken, and though she hadn’t touched the dish, she politely asked for it to be corrected. Instead of handling it professionally, the owner was rude and insisted she eat what was brought out, even though it wasn’t what she ordered.

We also initially asked to sit in a quieter area near the back for more privacy, but the owner redirected us to a table by the window with a view of the busy street. Moments later, other customers were seated exactly where we’d asked to sit.

Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming and dismissive. I would not recommend...