Our Amazing Pho Experience
As business travelers from New York, we were craving some authentic Vietnamese pho, and Google's glowing reviews led us to this place. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the vibrant Vietnamese ambiance. The staff were incredibly polite and welcoming.
We started with Vietnamese coffee. It was quite strong, so we added some water ourselves to dilute it. Our waiter, noticing this, thoughtfully offered half-and-half, and adding it made the coffee even more delicious. Next, the spring rolls arrived, and they were truly delightful – fresh, fragrant, and packed with flavor.
Then came the main event: the "Train Head" Vietnamese pho. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful. I opted for a small bowl, and it was surprisingly filling, with plenty of tender meat slices hidden beneath the noodles. By the end of the meal, we were completely satisfied and incredibly comfortable. This restaurant is definitely worth recommending!
Kang T
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January 27, 2025
We don’t frequent this restaurant too often but whenever we are in the area, this is the better spot for the consistent flavor for Pho and dishes. There are a few pho restaurants in the Columbia area.
The pho soup is perfect for this area. There are absolutely better in other towns but this is good enough. The Maryland Fried chicken taste good however it is just a little too dry. It was manageable though. Taste was great.
If you haven’t eaten here, give it a try because it’s good and fast service!
Far K
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February 22, 2025
I've been ordering pho from this place for ages, but since we were nearby today and it was freezing—like, 28 degrees!—we decided to go for it. There was a huge line, but we got a table pretty quick. There were tons of people eating in, plus a crazy amount of delivery orders; they're always slammed. We got the shrimp summer rolls (no pork), I had the small Tai Chin pho, and my BF got the veggie pho. Nothing beats pho on a cold night—that amazing broth, tons of steak and brisket, and all the yummy chili oil, hoisin, and herbs. I couldn't even finish it all. Would recommend checking out An Loi. I want to try their other soups and noodles, too.
Kasey Collier
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May 17, 2025
An Loi is by far my favorite restaurant. The food is so unbelievably delicious. L3 (lemon chicken) is my favorite dish - I could talk about how good it is forever. The service is attentive but never interruptive. I love this place.
Raymond R.
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September 09, 2024
This is exactly what I needed today. A big bowl of pho, which was served in such a generous portion that I had a second meal later. The service was excellent, I was greeted with a welcoming smile and the waitress was extremely attentive and polite. The place itself is clean and offers a nice calm vibe. The food was fresh and delicious.
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Our Amazing Pho Experience As business travelers from New York, we were craving some authentic Vietnamese pho, and Google's glowing reviews led us to this place. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the vibrant Vietnamese ambiance. The staff were incredibly polite and welcoming. We started with Vietnamese coffee. It was quite strong, so we added some water ourselves to dilute it. Our waiter, noticing this, thoughtfully offered half-and-half, and adding it made the coffee even more delicious. Next, the spring rolls arrived, and they were truly delightful – fresh, fragrant, and packed with flavor. Then came the main event: the "Train Head" Vietnamese pho. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful. I opted for a small bowl, and it was surprisingly filling, with plenty of tender meat slices hidden beneath the noodles. By the end of the meal, we were completely satisfied and incredibly comfortable. This restaurant is definitely worth recommending!
We don’t frequent this restaurant too often but whenever we are in the area, this is the better spot for the consistent flavor for Pho and dishes. There are a few pho restaurants in the Columbia area. The pho soup is perfect for this area. There are absolutely better in other towns but this is good enough. The Maryland Fried chicken taste good however it is just a little too dry. It was manageable though. Taste was great. If you haven’t eaten here, give it a try because it’s good and fast service!
I've been ordering pho from this place for ages, but since we were nearby today and it was freezing—like, 28 degrees!—we decided to go for it. There was a huge line, but we got a table pretty quick. There were tons of people eating in, plus a crazy amount of delivery orders; they're always slammed. We got the shrimp summer rolls (no pork), I had the small Tai Chin pho, and my BF got the veggie pho. Nothing beats pho on a cold night—that amazing broth, tons of steak and brisket, and all the yummy chili oil, hoisin, and herbs. I couldn't even finish it all. Would recommend checking out An Loi. I want to try their other soups and noodles, too.
An Loi is by far my favorite restaurant. The food is so unbelievably delicious. L3 (lemon chicken) is my favorite dish - I could talk about how good it is forever. The service is attentive but never interruptive. I love this place.
This is exactly what I needed today. A big bowl of pho, which was served in such a generous portion that I had a second meal later. The service was excellent, I was greeted with a welcoming smile and the waitress was extremely attentive and polite. The place itself is clean and offers a nice calm vibe. The food was fresh and delicious.