Yes, Van's is still open
Holy pho, that was some strong wind!
This morning we got an urgent text about Van's, our favorite place for pho:
People on Facebook are talking about Van's being gone
Eek! Say it isn't so!
It isn't so.
Turns out Van's just fell victim to the high winds we've been experiencing lately. Or rather, the awning outside the restaurant on Central Ave in Albany did. The sign blew away this week, but the restaurant is still open.
And now we're thinking, "Hmm... this is kind of a good day for a nice hot bowl of pho..."
(Thanks, Celina)
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Van's
307 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 436-1868
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Comments
I was about to get in the car and investigate myself! Thank you for your intrepid reporting! I don't think I want to live in a world without Van's!
... said Melissa on May 12, 2010 at 1:12 PM | link
For a minute there, I was worried. VERY worried!
... said Paula on May 12, 2010 at 3:21 PM | link
Van's truly is an Albany institution. Albany probably has a lower per capita number of Vietnamese restaurants than any other city it's size -- or even half it's size.
Fortunately for us, Van's IS here, and their food is exceptional. If you haven't tried this place, and especially if you have never tried Vietnamese food you owe it to yourself to visit them.
Only one word of caution -- their status as a great restaurant means they are frequently packed and the service can be slow (OK, VERY slow). For whatever reason, management doesn't seem willing to staff up to meet the demand, and that's unfortunate. But the good news is, the staff is friendly, hard-working, and the food is worth the wait you might encounter on a busy day.
... said albany photographer on May 13, 2010 at 10:38 AM | link
The staff there used to be good, but apparently they all quit at the same time and the new staff has not caught on to the friendliness and pacing of the former staff. (I miss them!!) However, the food is still excellent! Just count on a long wait at the door.
... said Margie C on May 16, 2010 at 4:41 AM | link