Hours

Mon closed
Tues - Thurs 11:30AM to 9PM
Fri - Sat 11:30AM to 10PM
Sun 11AM to 9PM

Parking

Free lot

Pricing

Mid-priced

Phan's Garden Restaurant   

1923 W National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
414-384-4522

Rating: 2 out of 5  (3 Ratings)   Read Reviews (3)    Rate and Write a Review

Located on a dismal stretch of street, Phan's is lost in a wash of concrete and convenience shops. Once inside, things get much better, with lofty ceilings, which provide a greater sense of space, and a few stabs at Asian decor, with a koi- filled aquarium and a few Chinese fans that hang from white walls. Also, a bar and a private dining area, are off at opposing ends of the restaurant. But not to despair! The menu saves the day. With a good variety of Vietnamese dishes at fair prices, the real attraction here is what's on the plate. So keep your nose down, your eyes on the food and concentrate on the flavor sensations.

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huongbrush
Review rating 2 out of 5
Good food, poor service
By huongbrush on 01/07/2008
My wife and I have for the past few years eaten at Phan's many times. My wife is from Vietnam and says the food is close to the real thing, it has always been good but the service has always been very slow. We have even seen one of the waiters get into a verbal confrontation with a table full of customers about the long wait for the food. Recently we had an experience there that makes us question if we will ever go back again. As stated earlier my wife and I have eaten there many times over the past few years. We have always left a 10 to 15% tip, every time. At our last meal we asked the waiter if we could have a couple pairs of those cheap wooden chopsticks that they give away with their carry out meals to take with us, as we would be needing some at a place we couldn't get any in the near future. The waiter said no, they can't give those away unless you order food to take with you! Apparently he had forgotten about all the tips we have left. Shortly after that I asked the other waiter if he could take my meal back and give it a zap in the microwave as it was only warm and not hot. Again, forgetting about customer service he picked up my plate, felt the bottom and said "It's hot, it's hot!" and set the plate back down in front of me refusing to warm it up. Later we noticed the two waiters talking about us with scornful looks, and when I went to pay for the meal I was given the incorrect amount of change back. At this restaurant customer loyalty and customer service are near non existent and the meal is certainly not worth the experience.
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Review rating 0 out of 5
just that good
By justinkase2 on 02/08/2007
Nuff said
goldenguyz2
Review rating 4 out of 5
Friendly Service & Good Food
By goldenguyz2 on 08/14/2004
Phan's Garden is a great local Chinese/Vietnamese eatery. The staff is friendly and the food is quite good. You gotta order the egg rolls! I'll be back for sure.