An’Nam
“Best of all, it's in the heart of the theater district and you can get a reasonably priced dinner pre or post show.”
“Overall the menu isn't expensive when you take into consideration its location: a very short walk from Times Square.”
“I'm usually skeptical of places that offer a variety of cuisines, but this place stole my heart (and tummy).”
An’Nam
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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It was empty when we went in on a Sunday night. I thought the prices were a too expensive for Asian food IMO. the decor and ambience is definitely nice. They have clean spacious bathrooms too. The food was just alright. But they do give you pretty good portions. The service was nice.
Weekday lunch review with solid 4-stars to food, decor and service. I will go back here for the excellent range of QUALITY FOOD on the menu. I came here with a work colleague because I was craving soup and Asian food. I ordered Pho and my friend ordered a Bento Box. The servings are generous, the prices are not excessive and the service is prompt and courteous.
The Pho is served in a large bowl with soy beans and a bowl of broth enhancing paste (my best description as I'm a Pho fan but nowhere near an expert). The Bento Box was nicely spread out on a rectangular plate (a very flat box). I recall it looked quite appetizing but our conversation was unusually intense and in my self-absorption, I have to admit, I have no recollection of the various items.
The interior DECOR is modern and shiny metropolitan black lacquer and glass. I didn't notice background music.
SERVERS are there to take order, deliver food and check on water glasses or other drinks. The bill was prompt and we were easily in and out within 45 minutes.
As a Times Square food option, this is a good one for theatre events or curious tourists looking for an alternative to chain store restaurants that the area is so well endowed with.
What a fortunate find on a chilly winter night. An'nam, recently opened (or reopened from what I've read), has a spacious, comfortable and attractive dining room. The staff is friendly and welcoming; there is a calm to the restaurant. Best of all, it's in the heart of the theater district and you can get a reasonably priced dinner pre or post show. We ordered fairly standard cuisine (two miso soups and a shared basil chicken and rice), and asked to be served quickly as there was a show to catch. No problem there, fast service, satisfying meal, great price. I'm not sure how the menu will stand up to the hardcore foodie, but on this winter night it was the perfect place.
"Asian fusion" places always worry me, because I usually find they do at most one cuisine well–often they are Chinese restaurants converted to fusion because sushi and Thai have become more popular than General Tso's chicken.
After our $9 lunch specials here, the jury is still out. Most of the options were Chinese or Thai and the staff appeared to be Chinese. The one Vietnamese dish we tried–vermicelli with shrimp, was closer to Chinese than Vietnamese and too greasy, but the pad Thai was ok.
The price was very reasonable for the theater district and the decor is very nice. The staff was very attentive. Obao and Qi Bangkok are better area options, but if your theater is closer to An'nam and you do not have time for the extra walk, weigh An'nam against its neighbor Pongsri Thai.
I ordered pho and the first thing I did was taste the broth, which was delicious. I poured the broth over the noodles and sliced raw beef and stirred to let the beef cook slightly. Unfortunately, very little of the beef was edible, the vast majority of it was pure fat (see picture). It was very difficult to eat this pho while trying to pick around all of the inedible fat.
I also deducted a star because most of the prices on their menu are wrong. I tried ordering dumplings that are listed as $4 and was told that they're actually $7. I tried ordering pho from the regular menu which is listed as $9 but was told it's actually $12. I ended up getting the lunch menu pho which is actually $9.
After walking around Central Park, my friend and I wanted to get something to eat. I Yelped "Vietnamese" and found this nice Asian fusion spot. First of all, they open a hot hand wipe for you, which was a first for me. The prices are impressively reasonable considering the location, sleek decor, and portions they serve. My chicken pad thai was $11 and they really hooked it up! I couldn't even finish it, which is uncommon for me. My friend ordered curry chicken fried rice and a tuna roll, both which she enjoyed to the point that she's looking forward to telling her friends about this place. The man who served us (possibly the owner) was great to boot. Would love to come back sometime to try other stuff on their extensive menu.
We did take out from here for lunch today. The lunch specials are really what attracted us to this place and because it was so conveniently located to our office. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. Ordering online and pick up were super smooth and we got excited to see that the actual restaurant was pretty crowded and the food smelt good. My friend's Oyakadon was not a don dish at all but rather shredded chicken with some sweet sauce and rice on the side. It was not flavorful and kind of sad looking. I ordered the 3 roll lunch special for $12 – spicy crunchy tuna, spicy crunchy salmon, and tuna and avocado. The crunchy rolls were not crunchy at all and each roll tasted pretty funny. After 4 pieces I gave up and decided to toss it as I was afraid it would make me sick if I kept eating the sushi. Too bad this place just didn't do a good job with take out for lunch because their menu seemed good.