Anise Pho 222 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

"Overall: Not recommend. A lot better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The Hoisin sauce should be refrigerated so it last longer and has better quality.. but it’s left on the table. Overall Food: 3/10 Pho: 4.5/10 - Very bland, almost no taste. No additional bean sprouts. The spoon isn’t made for pho bowls. Fresh Rolls: 2.8 / 10 - Nothing fresh about them. Tasted like it was prepared days prior. Iceberg lettuce and lots of vermicelli watered down the taste as well. Potsticker: 7.2 / 10 - Fresh and hot to order. Looked very appealing. Tasted as it should. Overall Value: 3.8 - while the place looks great and unique, the meal cost almost 100 dollars for 3. Which is one of the most expensive Vietnamese bills I’ve paid. For the quality of the food, 100 dollars was not worth it."

"Very cozy place for family/couples. Food was So good! We ordered Shrimp Spring Rolls, BBQ Pork Banh Mi, and Special Combo Pho. The spring rolls are fresh and delicious with peanut sauce, Banh Mi was really flavorful, you can taste the BBQ flavor and the sauce they use in their Banh Mi OMG so good! Pho was good too, the broth was just right, taste really fresh, good portion of noodles and meat."

"Admittedly, I have not eaten a lot of Vietnamese food. My preferred “Asian” food is Americanized Chinese food so I couldn’t tell you how authentic this food is but it is fresh and tasty. Lots of bright flavors come together in these dishes and are just pleasant together. If you’re ordering the bánh mì, I recommend ordering extra protein, there was not much on mine and that is my biggest critique for this restaurant. Service was friendly and attentive both times I visited."

"Wow, this has definitely become one of my favorite places to come eat. Their fresh spring rolls are so good! Also, they have Banh MI subs in different meat options that are delicious. Haven't tried any of their Pho, but I am sure it is just as good. Can't wait to go back again!"