An Restaurant Pho noodle - Bankstown

If you have not been to An, you are truly missing out. An is one of the best pho place you can find in Sydney. We came around 2pm on a Sunday afternoon here is what you see after a short queuing. Seems like half of the town felt Pho for afternoon tea:) (in fact, this is just their normal practice)

Bankstown is quite out west, is worth the trouble and travel that far? ABSOLUTELY!

An is a traditional Vietnamese Pho restaurant serves simple menu but complex, unforgettable flavor.

The restaurant is directly opposite the Bankstown Sports Club. 

Since the restaurant is always busy, they kept everything else easy to manage (from the menu to their service). Certain waiter will be responsible to take you to the table, then you will be served by that areas's specific waiter. Food later will be delivery to you by another team from the kitchen. 

Something to take note here, majority of customer are returning regulars, so in An, they do not give out English menu unless you ask them. The enlarged menu is on four sides of their walls, written in Vietnamese and Chinese only.  

Also, they do not promote sharing. If you come with your children, there is a $1 surcharge for extra bowl (age 15 or under) or $3.50 (for 15 or over). 

Generally, everything is about $12 (small size) and $13 (large size)

We drove so far to get there, ordering a small pho just does not do the justice. Of course, LARGE! ^^

2 must order special beef noodle soup + chicken noodle soup

I love special beef noodle soup, so hooked up and never tried anything else in the An. (In my defense, this meal got everything I needed)

Let me walk you through what's in it.

An use 4 different cuts of meat - raw thin sliced beef, braised beef, beef tripe, and beef tender.

Their broth is just full of flavor and goes perfectly with generous amount spring onion and coriander. (please tell you waiter if you are not a fan of those herbs) After it's been served, you can then add preferable amount of basil and bean sprouts.

I do notice some Vietnamese love to put both chili and oyster sauce together in their noodle soup. You can give a try.

Look at the quality beef tender......yummm!

There are wide range of Vietnamese deserts available in store. Check it out at the end of restaurant before you make any decisions.

 

If you have not been to Bankstown, It is a great place to find Asian groceries and herbs, fruits, deserts and more. Here are some overview.

Where is it?

An Restaurant 

29-33 Greenfield Parade 

Bankstown NSW 2200

Tel: (02) 9796 7826

Opening hours: 7 days 7am - 9pm

General Price
Entrees $7.70-$18.00
Mains $8.80-$9.40

Breakfast
$10.70-$12.40

Lunch
Mains $10.70-$12.40
Desserts $3.00-$5.00

Dinner
Mains $10.70-$12.40
Desserts $3.00-$5.00