I recommend going to the outdoor seating area♪ There are 6 counter seats, plenty of tables, and even a raised seating area, making it a spacious and comfortable space. The beef pho set comes with fried spring rolls, sweet red bean soup, and a choice of cola or oolong tea (I chose oolong tea). The pho portion was a bit small, but the soup was very light and delicious. However, some might prefer a richer broth and more substantial beef slices. The sweet red bean soup was not too sweet. I forgot to ask for no cilantro, but even the finely chopped cilantro in the pho didn't have a strong taste, so it was fine. I ordered fresh spring rolls for 250 yen each, this time without cilantro, and the sauce was a miso-like paste, giving an authentic touch. There are a few set menus available, including familiar dishes like banh mi and banh xeo, as well as some unique Vietnamese dishes and appetizers. The restaurant is adorned with lotus motifs, as seen in the name HOA SEN, creating a lovely atmosphere. Next time, I want to try the special beef pho with a shabu-shabu-style preparation!! The staff were also very attentive and friendly♪ Thank you for the meal♡

In Sapporo at night, I wanted to try something different that I can't easily find locally, so I decided to go for an ethnic cuisine. With the summer heat approaching, I was looking for something with unique spice flavors, not necessarily too spicy. I had bookmarked a different Vietnamese restaurant, but unfortunately, it was closed. So, I found a place run by Vietnamese locals and made a reservation there. The language barrier during the phone reservation added to the anticipation. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was filled with Vietnamese people having a lively gathering. It's always reassuring to dine at a place where locals frequent. I quickly scanned the menu and decided to try the Banana Blossom and Pig Ear Salad. The banana blossom had a crunchy texture, similar to thinly sliced myoga, mixed with lots of julienned vegetables (maybe papaya too?). The accompanying sauces and condiments were unique, offering a variety of flavors like spicy, sour, sweet, and the rich fish sauce. Next, I tried the Bun Cha, which was like a noodle dipping dish with flavorful broth and plenty of grilled pork. The Nem Lui, pork meatball skewers, were deliciously spicy and paired well with the dipping sauce. The Vietnamese-style fried rice, Tap Cam, was crispy and flavorful, with a hint of lemongrass and coriander. Although I didn't try it that day, I was intrigued by the Soft Shell Crab with garlic and various goat dishes. The dishes took a bit of time to be served, but the generous portions and the atmosphere made it worth the wait. It was the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely evening, surrounded by the lively atmosphere of the Vietnamese locals.

Last night, I went to an izakaya with a friend and had too much to drink because the food was so delicious. So this morning, I decided to skip breakfast and have a light and gentle lunch instead. I couldn't decide between pork bowl or soup curry, but then I found a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant in Susukino near my hotel. It was just past lunchtime and not too crowded. The interior was surprisingly cute, although the exterior sign was a bit lacking. The staff were Vietnamese and you really have to call them out to get their attention. The menu was a bit confusing, but after careful reading, I decided on the Pho Brisket (Beef) set for ¥980. It came in a cute sieve. The Pho had a delicious and gentle broth, and the fried spring rolls were decent. Surprisingly, the dessert was the highlight of the meal!

It was a bit away from Tanuki Koji and quite a walk from Odori, but it was worth it! I have eaten at various Vietnamese restaurants mainly in Tokyo, but this place definitely ranks in my top 3. The fresh spring rolls were chewy and the Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki called Banh Xeo was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, cooked to perfection. I also had Vietnamese rice shochu, Nep Moi, which I haven't had in a long time, and it was very soothing. The restaurant had a lot of local people as both staff and customers, creating an authentic atmosphere. I would love to go back when I visit Sapporo again.

Most of the customers were foreigners, including young people from Vietnam, travelers from China and Korea, and Westerners. The atmosphere of the restaurant was like a casual Asian eatery, not very high-end, but the food was delicious. The pho had a perfect balance of saltiness, and the soft shell crab had a gentle texture that I think would appeal to Japanese taste buds. However, the fried rice was too firm, and the spring rolls had too many glass noodles, which was a bit disappointing.

A Vietnamese restaurant in Susukino, Sapporo!! The staff are all Vietnamese, and there may not be any Japanese people working there. The fried spring rolls and the Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki sauce were sweet. The pho was light and delicious, but the Vietnamese-style yakisoba was the best! This would be a great option for lunch! I tried a Vietnamese rice wine, which was 45% alcohol and quite strong. It had a strong sweetness from the rice.

2-hour all-you-can-drink course for 5,500 yen → 4,980 yen course also available~ Very filling! Each dish is like a main course in terms of both quality and quantity! Considering the quality and quantity, it seems too cheap. It was my first time trying Vietnamese cuisine and it was quite light and gentle in flavor. And sweet. The presentation is beautiful with intricate decorations. There were no Japanese people, including the staff, so it seems like authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It has a genuine atmosphere that doesn't cater to the Japanese palate. I was so focused on eating that I didn't take any photos. The overall sweet and gentle flavor might be divisive, appealing greatly to some and not at all to others. I would recommend trying it out once before opting for the course menu right away.

The atmosphere inside the restaurant is filled with exotic vibes...more like a foreign country. The dishes I tried were definitely easy to eat and well-prepared, but foreign languages were being spoken all around the floor. The staff, as well as most of the customers, were speaking in incomprehensible words like @§※％＃△♯◎＊¶□. When I arrived at 5:00 PM, the place was empty, but by 6:30 PM, it was almost full, including the counter. I love this atmosphere. The sweet guava beer is so good. People around were drinking shots from bottles. It's nice, isn't it? As I enjoyed the food and drinks, more customers arrived, and eventually there was a waiting line. Since a new customer seemed a bit overwhelmed, I decided to pay the bill. Group discounts make it more affordable, right? Haha. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The May edition of "Susukino Tsushin" featured Asian food, and I decided to visit this restaurant for the first time. The restaurant had a strong Vietnamese vibe, from the exterior to the interior, and the staff seemed to be Vietnamese as well. The spacious interior had booth seating, counter seating, and a large Vietnamese flag on display. I sat at the counter and noticed Vietnamese customers as well. Looking at the menu, I ordered a drink using a coupon for 980 yen and struggled to choose from the wide variety of food options. I started with the "Vietnamese-style fried corn with butter" for 450 yen, which was like corn fried with butter, giving it a texture similar to popcorn. It went really well with alcohol. Next, I tried the "3 kinds of appetizer set" for 890 yen, which included pork ham, Vietnamese-style char siu, and pork ear meat rolls. The flavors were unique and delicious. The "Banh Xeo" for 590 yen was like a Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki, and I enjoyed dipping it in the sweet and sour chili sauce. The "steamed spring rolls" for 650 yen were moist and filled with vermicelli and shrimp, with a hint of coriander. The "oyster and leek stir-fry" for 280 yen was interesting with various toppings and a subtle oyster flavor. Overall, the restaurant offered a taste of Vietnam with reasonable prices and friendly service. I enjoyed the conversation and the delicious food and drinks. It was a satisfying experience. Thank you for the meal!

The atmosphere is very elegant, but the taste is good. The perfectly sweet, spicy, and sour seasoning is authentic. In Sapporo, there are many mediocre ethnic restaurants with flashy signs, but this one is good. Try the Bun Cha Hanoi for 950 yen - enjoy thin noodles with a sweet, spicy, and sour dipping sauce!

The menu at this restaurant offers many healthy options, with a lot of vegetables like herbs. I ordered the Pho Set, which had a choice of beef or pork. I chose beef. The noodles were served in the soup, and the vegetables were placed on a sieve to eat like tsukemen. I squeezed lime into the soup before starting to eat, as instructed by the staff. For dessert, I had something similar to Japanese zenzai, made with red beans and coconut milk, which was not too sweet and easy to eat. There are plenty of a la carte options, making it easy to order more if needed. I also tried the coconut liquor. This is a great place to eat a lot even while on a diet. The a la carte options include steamed spring rolls and pork skewers.

There is a Vietnamese restaurant near Nakajima Park in Susukino, with a coin parking lot across the street for 440 yen per hour. Upon entering the entrance on the second floor of the building, you will feel like you have stepped into Vietnam. The spacious and open space is well decorated, with Vietnamese music playing at a moderate volume, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. The lunch menu mainly consists of various pho sets, as well as dishes like vermicelli, beehoon, and fried rice. Other menu items are also available for order. The "Bun Cha Hanoi" is a specialty dish from the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, which is essentially Vietnamese-style cold noodles. The beehoon noodles are soft and fluffy, more like Thai rice noodles. The dipping sauce has a mix of oriental flavors, with a strong sweetness following the acidity of vinegar and fish sauce. The dish is served with grilled pork belly and meatballs, which are delicious on their own. The noodles are sprinkled with nuts, and when eaten with mint and lettuce, it has a unique taste that may be unusual for Japanese palates. The writer found the strong sweetness and mint combination a bit challenging. The steamed spring rolls are served with a miso-based sauce that is slightly salty. They are tasty but a bit difficult to eat as they are not cut. The garlic vinegar pickle on the table is delicious and pairs well with the spring rolls. The service is friendly, and the writer looks forward to visiting again. Next time, they plan to try the more traditional pho dish.

I came to this restaurant wanting to experience its nighttime atmosphere, after previously having lunch here a few months ago. I arrived a little late at 5:00 PM when they opened, with one group already drinking. I started with a beer and ordered the Banh Xeo (Vietnamese-style okonomiyaki), which was delicious as always. Next, I had the Vietnamese jellyfish salad with green mango and the chicken stir-fried with chili and lemongrass, which had a unique and tasty flavor. I had a few beers, followed by some other drinks, and ended with the Nep Moi liquor, which was amazingly good. I had it on the rocks. For the finale, I had the Bun Cha Hanoi, which was made with thin rice noodles and topped with broth. It was the perfect way to end the meal. I used a coupon for the "2-hour all-you-can-drink on weekdays" deal, and the total bill was surprisingly cheap. The cost performance was incredible!

When I came before, they didn't serve lunch, but I saw lights inside so I decided to go in. They don't have a specific lunch menu, but they offer items like pho a la carte, pho sets, and fried rice. The pho set comes in a half portion. I ordered the recommended beef pho set for 980 yen. I also got a cola to drink. It took a little while for the food to be served. The pho noodles were soft and slightly shorter than usual. The soup was light but flavorful and delicious. You can enjoy different flavors by adding spiciness, citrus, and cilantro to the soup. The fried spring rolls were a bit sweet and had a unique taste that was hard to describe, but they were delicious on their own or with the tangy sauce. For dessert, they had something called zenzai, which was actually sweet beans with various textures that were enjoyable. Overall, I had a delicious meal with flavors I don't usually have. (May 2022)

Visit date May 7, 2022. It was my first visit to this restaurant. I don't usually go to international cuisine restaurants, but today I decided to change my mindset. The restaurant had a classy feel to it, more like a high-end Vietnamese restaurant rather than the typical street food image I had of Vietnamese cuisine. The customers were mostly Vietnamese, which added to the authentic feel of the place. I actually came here because I saw it on a TV show and got curious. The restaurant, "Vietnamese Cuisine HOA SEN," was featured on a TV program called "Would You Like Some Rice?" and they were talking about the "Bun Bo Hue," a specialty from central Vietnam. The unique thing about this dish is that the noodles are round instead of flat like regular pho noodles. I tried it and realized that I actually prefer the flat noodles in pho. The flavor of the chicken broth was delicious though. I also ordered a stir-fried mixed vegetables dish, which wasn't on the menu but was recommended. It was incredibly tasty. The seafood spring rolls were delicious as well. The bone-in duck with galangal fried was a bit too spicy for my liking, and the bones were a bit of a hassle. The beers were all good. The staff were very polite and made the dining experience pleasant. Thank you for the meal!

During the middle of Golden Week, most of the visitors at the table were probably Vietnamese. It felt like I had taken a little trip to Vietnam while still in Sapporo, thanks to all the Vietnamese being spoken here and there. The atmosphere was lively and it was great. The food was delicious too. Vietnamese people are cheerful and fun, creating a great dining experience with a Vietnamese vibe. It was fantastic.

A Vietnamese restaurant located in a corner of Susukino. I came for lunch, and the quiet streets of Susukino during the day give off a healthy vibe. An old mixed-use building. I was puzzled whether the elevator ahead was operating in the dim light. When the elevator opened, the entrance of the restaurant was surprisingly organized. However, when I opened the door, the interior of the restaurant was so vibrant. Later I found out that the original route to the restaurant was not through the elevator but through the external staircase in front of the building. I arrived at 11 am to catch the opening, but there were no other customers yet. The menu seemed to be for both day and night, as there was no specific lunch menu. Now, for the order: Beef Pho and Fresh Spring Rolls. There was a Beef Pho set with fried spring rolls, but it seemed the size of the Pho would be small. It's been a while since I had Pho. Memories of my trip to Vietnam come flooding back. Among all the Pho I had during my travels, the beef one was my favorite. The fresh spring rolls were served first. They were tightly rolled, unlike when made at home. The sauce with fish sauce was also addictive. The Pho was generously topped with vegetables on the plate. When mixed with the soup and squeezed lime, it added a nice touch. Oh, delicious. The garlic pickles on the table were also a nice touch. This is delicious even without adding anything. Ah, I'm full now. The regular Pho was definitely the right choice. Next time, I'll come for drinks at night.

I want to have lunch in between shopping, but I want to avoid crowded places due to the mutation of that virus. Since Odori Park and Sapporo Station are crowded during the day, I decided to aim for Susukino during the day. As expected, there are not many people in Susukino during the day. Today, I chose this place that only serves lunch on weekends. I arrived around 12 o'clock. There was only one customer before me. Just as I planned, it's not crowded here. A staff member who seemed to be from the original country was serving us diligently. He guided us to a table. I looked at the menu, and it's been a while since I had Vietnamese food. I want to try various dishes, but I can't miss the Pho, so I found the Chicken Pho set, which seems safe. There are some unusual items on the menu like duck, but I won't take any risks here. I ordered the Chicken Pho set. The set comes with either cola or oolong tea, so I asked for oolong tea. A cute waitress in an Ao Dai is working hard. After the oolong tea arrived, I waited quite a bit. During that time, groups of women, families, and even people from the original country came, but still, the atmosphere is much more relaxed compared to Odori Park or Sapporo Station. It took about 20 minutes from ordering to serving. The cute waitress in Ao Dai brought the dish and explained how to eat Pho. When I asked about dessert, I didn't understand much about red bean and coconut milk, but her effort was evident, so I decided to enjoy it after the meal. First, I tried the Pho as it is. The flavorful broth with plenty of vegetables, and the rice noodles are just great. Changing the taste with lime and chili peppers gives it an Asian twist. I love noodles, so even a regular portion would have been fine. The chicken is also well included, and the gentle flavor is comforting. I'm happy that there are plenty of vegetables. The set includes spring rolls. The spring rolls are fried, and the dipping sauce is sweet vinegar. This also has an Asian taste. The spring rolls are crispy, with meat and vegetables inside, and they are well-seasoned, so they are delicious even without the dipping sauce. Finally, the dessert. I heard about red bean, but there are also black beans and coconut, so it's not the typical Japanese red bean. There are banana chips on top. The coconut gives it an Asian taste. I would like to try a different menu next time.

On a certain weekday, I found myself bookmarked for lunch in the Susukino area, at a relatively new authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Located on the second floor of the Senryou Building behind the Jasmac Plaza Hotel where I often visit, the interior of the restaurant is spacious and adorned with luxurious decorations reminiscent of Vietnam. The seating consists of tables and a small counter, creating a good ambiance with a touch of authenticity. The background music playing is calm piano music, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, starting from July 26, 2021, the restaurant will only be open for lunch on weekends and holidays, which is a bit disappointing, but I'm grateful that it's still operating. From the menu on this day, I, being a bit greedy, decided to try the unusual "Bun Bo Hue (1100 yen)" set with a choice of "Oolong tea". After a short wait, the dish arrived. It looked compact, but I took a bite... The Bun Bo Hue I ordered is a specialty from central Vietnam, served in a smaller bowl than expected. The noodles were white, round, and medium-thick, with a smooth texture that was very easy to eat. The soup, although clearly not Japanese, had a convincing and delicious broth. The ingredients included slightly spicy green onions, of course, cilantro, white vegetables, chicken meatballs, a good-tasting pork chashu with a local seasoning, and a unique crunchy and tasteless ingredient that looked like burnt tea. It was interesting and added a fun texture, and at first, I mistook it for chashu. The salad on a silver plate included cilantro mixed leaf salad, sliced chili peppers, and citrus, which I suspected was meant to be added to the soup, although the waitress didn't explain it, so I avoided putting it in my soup unintentionally. The sliced chili peppers turned out to be quite spicy when eaten directly, making it clear where my stomach was after the meal. Next, the fried spring rolls were delicious, with a crispy exterior and a fluffy and tasty filling, dipped generously in a sweet and sour sauce. Lastly, a dessert-like dish, similar to Okinawa's "Miki," which was a white and slightly sweet rice porridge-like dish with adzuki beans, soothing the tingling sensation on my tongue. I finished off with the Oolong tea. If I ever crave authentic Vietnamese cuisine again, I would definitely revisit this place. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I knew that a Vietnamese restaurant had opened in Susukino on July 17, 2021. I had been waiting for an opportunity to visit because it was in Susukino, so I assumed they would probably only be open at night. By chance, I found out on their website that they are open during the day as well, so I decided to visit (^-^) The opening hours are 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00. All the staff at the restaurant are from Vietnam. The female student working as a waitress was very cute (*^^*) I might become a regular customer ( *´艸｀)ｳﾌﾟﾌﾟ I tried the Beef Pho Set for 980 yen, which includes beef pho, fried spring rolls, a soft drink, and dessert. The fried spring rolls were incredibly delicious! They taste great even without dipping them in the sweet and sour chili sauce♪ The pho had a light salty flavor and was delicious♪ The beef went perfectly with it (^-^) The only thing I regretted was that the pho was smaller when ordered as a set. It seems like ordering it separately would make you feel fuller♪ When they ran out of dessert, the cute waitress asked if watermelon would be okay instead (*^^*) The customer replied, "That's okay, that's okay" (^_^;) I ordered two Nem Lui for 280 yen each. It's like a meatball made of pork. This was also delicious on its own! The dipping sauce was a sweet and spicy type, but the slightly spicy green chili pepper was tasty (^-^) The watermelon served as dessert was more than I expected. This was my first watermelon of the year (*^^*) Yeah, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal (*^^*)

I also had Banh Xeo and fresh spring rolls in addition to pho, but I was too hungry and forgot to take a photo.

The customer service was excellent, the food tasted great! The environment was also clean for a Vietnamese restaurant. There were not many customers, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.