Pho Ga An Nam

Contrary to its name, my family comes to Pho Ga An Nam exclusively for its Hainanese chicken rice when we don't feel up to making it at home. They've got an adorable and very sizable outdoor patio that is perfect for meals during the warmer months and service has never been less than peppy. Parking can be a headache because the plaza is home to so many other popular businesses, and the wait can get long during rushes, but if you're willing to navigate through both the food is definitely worth it.Cuisine here is more homestyle than anything. The chicken in their Ga An Nam dish is consistently moist and well-proportioned (even the white meat), and combined with their tangy ginger-garlic chili sauce deliver a pop of flavor with every bite. Make sure to try it with their Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) for some added freshness. Their chicken rice is honestly on the sweeter side, which isn't something I'm a fan of, and their kimchi leaves more to be desired. But wash it all down with their warm oniony broth and you've got a meal you'll definitely want to come back for. Make sure to stop by.

* Visited Sunday 12/29/2024 at 6pm with a group of 7 :-) I used to come to this restaurant pretty often when I was younger, and I believe there has been a change in owner since I last came here (probably 10 years ago?). I came with my family after a long roadtrip and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was very kind and joked with us- making the experience pretty fun & light hearted. The restaurant has definitely been renovated and seems more colorful and brighter, and more welcoming. OKAY THE FOOD:* Com Ga Roti - this is one of my personal favorite dishes, and though it's not the same from when I was a kid, it's still pretty good and incredibly filling.

Found this place on Yelp and wanted to check it out for lunch since my friend and I were in the area. We wanted to find a nice pho spot. There wasn't a wait on Thursday for a late lunch.Nem Nuong Cuon (3/5): Presentation was nice. Flavor was good but the portion of the pork compared to everything else wasn't that great. The texture of the pork was a little too soft as well.Pho Ga (3/5): This was pretty average. It was a little too oily for my liking. The flavor was okay though. The chicken was a bit boney as well. The portion was good but it was pricey.Overall it was an okay try. I don't think I will be back.

Great spot for chicken noodle soup. Their name is literally chicken noodle soup so I'd recommend elsewhere if you want beef instead. Spacious restaurant with decent parking.

Came here on a Saturday because pho ga nha was packed and we forgot the next plaza had a similar restaurant too. It was pretty packed in here too when we came. We got seated fairly quickly and our orders were taken promptly after. We ordered the chao ga that came with shredded chicken on top of salad and com ga roti. My friend enjoyed the chao ga but it's a dish you can't mess up on. The com ga roti was crispy, but it tasted like crispy rotisserie chicken in my opinion. The sauce it came with did add flavor so it helped the dish. It also came with a small bowl of soup for you to enjoy if the chicken and rice is too dry. Next time I come back, I would probably try one of the chicken noodle soups. Service is nice and fast when it comes to ordering, food coming out and checking out.

Came here one Wednesday because my usual Chicken pho place a couple blocks away is closed on Wednesdays, lol. Although this place doesn't advertise free range chicken, to me the chicken tastes better than the other place. Surprised, overall this is now my favorite chicken place! I'll be back for sure.

I've grown up eating here, but it sadly doesn't hit the same anymore. The only thing that's still good is the rice and mam gung (fish sauce w/ ginger). We now to go Pho Ga Nha a few blocks down for our com ga fix. COM GA DAC BIET SIU SIU AN NAM: 3/5 ($17.95)+ Their rice here is (and has always been) my favorite! Full of flavor and has great texture+ Chicken skin isn't crunchy, kinda hard to eat and enjoy+ Chicken itself tasted a bit dry, overcooked almost, even for the dark meat pieces

Let's preface this review by saying I was intending to go to the place next door (BBH An Nam) but came here instead for whatever reason. That reason does not matter, however (maybe I was annoyed with the parking situation and did not read the signage correctly, since both restaurants have An Nam in their name). I originally came to compare the BBH with Hue Restaurant on Silver Creek. Regardless, this place stands alone as a top-notch place for BBH.I did not even realize I went to the wrong place in the first place as I was hit with the strong aroma of BBH broth as soon as I stepped inside. It was extremely packed, and almost everyone dining was Vietnamese (I was in little Saigon after all). I got lucky though with my timing and managed to grab a table pretty quickly, and a corner one at that. It was pretty loud inside with lots of conversation, but there was music playing, and I didn't care about the various sounds, as I was there for the food. Apparently this establishment is known for their chicken dishes, but quite frankly, many people were ordering BBH, as did I. I chose the large as I was very hungry and I was craaaaving BBH. It did not take long for my steaming bowl to arrive to my table. I immediately asked for a side of chili oil and shrimp paste, which I always love to add to my BBH. I first tried the broth and it was so good and had great depth of flavor. I can only imagine how the place next door tastes (will for sure go to the right place next time, haha). I added the shrimp paste and chili oil to dress it up even more. I was exceptionally pleased to find the banana blossoms as part of the veggies, since most restaurants do not offer them. The various meats were tender and I loved the large pieces of cha lua. I did not get any pork knuckle in my bowl but the amount of other meats and the delicious broth made up for it. In the middle of my meal, I asked for extra lemons, which were quickly brought to my table. I love adding extra lemon juice to my broth to cut the funkiness of the broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked as well and 10/10 slurpable. Personally, the large size was just fine for me, but if I weren't as hungry, I would have gone for the small. However, the difference in cost for the sizes is only $1, so why get the small if you can get the large anyway. I could see me sharing this bowl with my husband as well if we wanted to have other dishes on the side. I did see other people sharing lots of food, so I'm sure it's possible. Is this the best BBH I've had? Besides this one place in south Sacramento that serves BBH in a stone pot, I'd say so. I now cannot wait to try BBH An Nam next door, as I've seen reviews about it being even better than this place. However, I'll be the judge the next time I go. I'd love to bring my husband here to experience the BBH!

First time trying here and it was good imo. I went with my parents and they seem to like this place a lot

It's our usual place. Xoi Ga Ro Ti is perfectly crispy, adding great texture and flavor to the meal. Banh Canh Ga is equally delicious, with a savory broth that's rich and comforting. A fantastic spot for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese Pho Ga foods !