Crafting Authentic Vietnamese Dishes

About us

Ao Sen" means "Lotus Pond" in Vietnamese - a symbol of strength and enlightenment. Just as a lotus blooms from muddy waters, our family's story blossomed from one of the most challenging times in Vietnamese history.

 

Our family immigrated to America during the Vietnam War and brought the rich culinary traditions of South Vietnam with them along with a dream of sharing these classic flavors with our new community. We opened Phở Ao Sen to serve the exact foods our family grew up enjoying - the comforting soups, the fresh herbs, and the traditional recipes passed down through generations.

 

Since 2001, we have served the Bay Area with the freshest ingredients and a commitment to quality. Like many of you, the restaurant have experienced challenges and understand difficult economic times. While we have had to raise our prices we're committed to the belief that everyone should be able to enjoy our food. We kept the price of our best-selling item, phở and all soup options as low as possible.

Today, every bowl of phở, every dish we prepare, comes from Ao Sen, from us to you.

 

We are completely family owned and operated, and each bowl of soup is simmered for 24 hours. Each recipe, carefully preserved and perfected over decades, tells the story of our family's journey and our commitment to authenticity.

The Authentic Taste of Vietnam in Livermore!

Conveniently order your favorite Vietnamese dishes online and enjoy the authentic flavors of Pho Ao Sen from the comfort of your home.

20+

Years of Culinary Expertise

50+

Dishes to Savor

Relax and dine in a cozy ambiance while our staff takes care of your every need, delivering exceptional service with every meal.

Online Ordering

Quality Satisfaction

Dine in Servings

Chả Giò – Egg Rolls (3)
Protein, taro, noodles, and mushrooms and fried crisp.

$11.95

Gỏi Cuốn – Spring Rolls
Protein, lettuce, herbs, sprouts, and vermicelli wrapped in rice paper.

$11.95

Chả Giò – Egg Rolls (3)
Protein, taro, noodles, and mushrooms fried in a crispy wrap.

$11.95

Food Highlights

We opened Phở Ao Sen to serve the exact foods our family grew up enjoying - the comforting soups, the fresh herbs, and the traditional recipes passed down through generations.

House Combination Pho (Large) - Phở Đặc Biệt Xe Lửa

(Large size) House special combination of sliced eye round steak, well-done brisket, well-done flank, soft tendon, and tripe.

$30

Phở Gà Đặc Biệt - House Special Chicken Pho

Free-range chopped chicken served with a hearty bowl of broth, rice noodles, onion, & finished with a house made ginger sauce. Come with a side of fresh vegetables.

$45

Chả Cá Thăng Long - Turmeric White Fish

Vietnamese turmeric-marinated white fish fillets with dill on a sizzling plate and served with rice vermicelli, garnished with sesame crackers and peanuts. Finished with a house special blended fermented shrimp paste

$23

Cơm Cá Hồi - Salmon Fillet

Expertly seasoned panfried salmon fillet with seasonal vegetables, steamed jasmine rice and a subtle blend of herbs

$50

House Special Combo Rice Plate - Cơm Đặc Biệt

Marinated charbroiled pork, tiger shrimp, pork chop, shredded pork skin, baked egg cake, and fried egg.

$35

Bún Thịt Nướng Tôm - Grilled Pork & Shrimp

Charbroiled marinated pork and succulent tiger shrimp atop rice vermicelli, with fresh herbs, cucumber, bean sprouts, and roasted peanuts with a bright fish sauce vinaigrette

$55

Cơm Gà Xối Mỡ - Fried Cornish Hen with Tomato Rice

Crispy fried Cornish hen (bone-in) with crackling golden skin, dipped in a house-special chili lime fish sauces accompanied by a butter tomato rice for a tasty paring. Finished with our house tangy soy sauce

$38

Thai Fruit Dessert / Chè Thái

Thai fruit dessert (blend of jackfruit, coconut jelly, today palm, emerald green jelly cubes, and coconut milk served with crushed ice).

$45

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Authentic experiences, real flavors, and happy customers. See why Pho Ao Sen is a local favorite.

Clara H. GOOD FOOD!

Super fancy with good price! Very sweet owner and lovely service. its super clean and fancy in the resturant especially the bathrooms! I would 100% come back here.

Susan C. Loved this restaurant!

It's full of color, murals, and plants - it's a great place for a meal with either family or friends. The prices are a bit steeper here than the usual Vietnamese restaurants but the food quality is tops!

Jessica T. Excellent Food!

Wow one of the best phos I've had ever! The broth & meat quality were top notch. All staff were kind & overall ambiance is very classy and clean! I've definitely found my new favorite spot!

What Our Customers Are Saying

Authentic experiences, real flavors, and happy customers. See why Pho Ao Sen is a local favorite.

The pho here is so light and flavorful and you have to order a Thai Tea to go with it. You can taste the authenticity in all their dishes, specifically the rolls. I think it's the perfect pick me up and has that homey feel to it.
Lauren L.
Good Food
It's full of color, murals, and plants - it's a great place for a meal with either family or friends. The prices are a bit steeper here than the usual Vietnamese restaurants but the food quality is top!
Susan C.
Loved this restaurant!
Wow one of the best phos I've had ever! The broth & meat quality were top notch. All staff were kind & overall ambiance is very classy and clean! I've definitely found my new favorite spot!
Jessica T.
Excellent Food!

What Our Customers Are Saying

Authentic experiences, real flavors, and happy customers. See why Pho Ao Sen is a local favorite.

The beef broth is excellent, service it's attentive and friendly, and the decor is chic with beautiful murals on the wall. We stopped by after seeing it was just a short line. It was especially a nice little reward after spending the day shopping!

Bruce W. San Francisco, CA

Their service was very amazing. The food was just amazing and very tasteful. I will definitely come back even if I have to travel far. Their seafood pho was great quality, usually when I go to different pho places the shrimp is all burnt and bad and this place has fresh shrimp which I loved a lot.

Mariana A. Florin, CA

I've been on a hunt for a good bun bo hue, comparable to San Jose and I would say the bbh here is the best I've found in the Dublin area. The price is a little high but when I do take out, I'm able to make it two servings which is nice. The pho is delicious too.

Jeannie T. Dublin, CA

The food is really good. One of the nicest looking pho restaurants I've ever visited. Nice atmosphere with real live plants among the tables. We came in the summer, so it wasn't Pho weather. However their vermicelli dishes were very tasty. The service was good, we didn't come at a peak hour. We will be back.

Charles K. San Mateo, CA

Our Services

Dine-In

Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine with warm hospitality and an unforgettable dine-in.

Pick up

Order ahead and enjoy authentic Vietnamese flavors with quick and easy pick-up at Pho Ao Sen!

Delivery

Get authentic Vietnamese flavors delivered fresh and fast, straight to your door with Pho Ao Sen!

Catering

Bring the authentic flavors of Vietnam foods to your next events and party with Pho Ao Sen's catering.

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