South Ahan

Finally got there for the first time yesterday, and we tried the phö, sticky chicken, and pad Thai. It hit the spot. It was served fast and hot and cheerfully. Portions were fantastic. Flavors were great. We all enjoyed what we had and the leftovers the next day. My only complaint is plastic forks.

South Ahan, Wonderful food, the chicken wings were terrific surprise (great flavors, crispy crunch but tender wings). Pho broth nice and rich. I do miss a Pho meat combo with lean steak, tripe and meatballs. We felt the fresh shrimp roll could have been a little better and they did not cut one roll in half. The only downside side is the service was slammed with a full house and lots of takeouts so we had to wipe down our own table and the table next to us wasn’t cleared for sometime. The food came within 15 minutes and was piping hot. The atmosphere and setting was nicely done. The restaurant has limited seating but they maximize their space nicely.

Everything was mind-blowing. The Summer Rolls were perfect, so were the drunken noodles and the Pho literally healed my soul. So fresh and impressively fast service. Thank you to everyone here!

Great place! I really love their food and have always enjoyed coming here. However, the last few times I’ve visited, I’ve noticed a significant decrease in the protein portions—less chicken, less shrimp. It’s disappointing because this has always been one of my favorite spots. Hoping they can bring back the generous portions that made me love this place!

I thought they opened at 2 PM, but turns out they actually closed at 2! Even so, they still let me place an order and didn’t rush me out. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be back!

We were in Columbia today and a friend recommended this spot! So thankful they did! The atmosphere is a vibe. Well decorated and thought out. The food was probably the most authentic and delicious Lao food I’ve had since moving to the Nashville area! We had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend! We will be back, for sure.

Very relaxing, reasonably priced, delicious pho. Also their chicken is great and our kiddo loved it. The staff was kind and professional. Would go here any day.

Best place in Columbia! My husband and I have ate over half the menu here. It’s our favorite local spot: the crab puffs are delicious! My personal favorite is their next level ramen, the pad Thai is a close second (mild for me, medium for my spice loving husband). His favorite would be the curry! Legit everything on this menu is delicious and worth trying! They also have specials not listed online, you’re truly missing out if you haven’t tried this place!

South-ahan is the best hands down! I have been a big fan of their food truck over the last several years. I am so glad they have this location. The food, service, and atmosphere is beyond 5 stars. I highly recommend the Chicken Basil Fried Rice!

Food was great. Tasty and delicious and so fresh! Service was excellent and the place is very pleasant and friendly and relaxed. Very slim on the drinks offered.

I have waited over a year to write a review for South-Ahan. Food was phenomenal when they did a soft opening in 2023. The taste, the vibes, and the Jeow Bong they put aside with wings and sticky rice was the only menu that made me come back every week in 2023. It reminded of home and it tasted authentic to me. Then, they were out of Jeow Bong at some point. I went and asked every week over couple months. They said they were busy and shorted staff. They didn't have time to make more. I stopped going there. My husband still ordered carry out here and there for himself in this past year. I went back to dine in couple days ago. They changed the menu and Jeow Bong is no longer a part of wings menu, same as sticky rice. It is a completely different menu called "Sticky wings" served with white rice. Does it taste good? Yes! But it is very Americanized Asian food. I totally understand that the restaurant has to survive and adapt to the area. They can't stay authentic or the community would be like "What kind of food is that? It doesn't taste like other American-Asian restaurants that I have had before." I am sad but completely understand. South-Ahan is still the best asian restaurant in Columbia though. The tables are clean and the service is still great. I am happy that people in Columbia love South-Ahan. They were very busy when I was in the restaurant. Ps. The bright side, they have Jeow Bong in a jar for sale now! Whoop whoop! It tastes exactly the same as last year and it is still the best Jeow Bong version that I like the most. If you can't eat spicy food, please don't even try it. Your mouth will feel like it is on fire and it burns for minutes! That burn is lingering. I have warned you!

Excellent Laos restaurant in Columbia. Great food. Nice ambiance. The food is flavorful and consistently good. Made with care it seems. Good menu too. The Pho is excellent! Ramen is good.

Great food, clean, modern and well run. We moved here from the Bay Area, and missed the Thai food. We were happy to find this restaurant and very impressed with the staff and restaurant.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Columbia. We're transplants from the Bay Area, CA and this Thai food is equal to what we got there. It's clean inside, the service is fast/friendly and the food is excellent. I highly recommend trying this spot. If you like Thai food, you won't be disappointed.

Delicious banh mi! Chicken egg rolls are divine & the chicken fried rice had lots of tasty veggies. Will definitely come back!!

The pho soup and fried chicken egg rolls are our favorite! Atmosphere is clean and inviting and the food is always delicious! Highly recommend!

Amazing Pho and the Crab Rangoon is the best I've had. Affordable ,fresh and a great experience.

Today, I had the pleasure of experiencing South Ahan, an Asian Fusion gem in Columbia. The culinary journey began with divine flavors that transported me into an exhilarating Asian fusion adventure. The diverse menu offered an array of amazing options. The atmosphere was calming and chill, while the restaurant itself was impeccably clean. I'm thrilled to have discovered this place and look forward to returning. It's a delight to have an affordable and speedy Asian Fusion option in town, especially after the closure of Vahn Dys. Our food arrived piping hot within 10 minutes of ordering, showcasing their efficiency. While they don't offer phone or online ordering, the quick service makes it convenient to order and enjoy the experience, whether dining in or taking out at the counter.

They are open from 11-2 each day and they open fir dinner on Friday and Saturday nights until 8:30. They do take a break between lunch and dinner service. The food is excellent. Come try it! You order at the register and they bring you your order. The decor is very sleek and elegant.

Best place to get pho in Columbia! The service is always amazing. Everyone is always so sweet and happy! The food is just so good.... I literally always over order because I love everything! It's also super cute inside and cozy! I would go everyday if I could.

This was incredible!!! I'm so happy we have good Asian food here in Columbia. I can't wait to go back. Definitely planning on being a regular.

Great food Nice environment I recommend the Next Level Ramen and the Fried Crab Puffs

Food was amazing. Service was fast. Getting the food was fast. The only thing I could say negative is the price is a little high. It was $45 for two. Otherwise I loved this restaurant.

Dear Restaurant, Thank you so much for your amazing food!!! Carry is the best! Highly recommend to try

Hidden gem - great food, ambiance, decor is so cute. Quiet and comfortable place to get some yummy Pad Thai or Pho!

All right, let me tell you something about this place, it is yummy!!! Go there whenever they are open. Go there whenever you can and try every single dish. That is what my plan is going to be. I ordered the drunken noodles and it was delightful! They graciously seeded the jalapeños, so my mouth wasn't on fire, but that's a personal preference. The food was hot and fresh. This dish satisfied my craving for thick rice noodles...which I can't find anywhere in Columbia! Hubby ordered the special, the king soup which also contained a spaghetti size rice noodle in a spicy coconut broth with fresh beans sprouts and herbs galore. Plan your visit and pack this place! Now!

Food. Is. Excellent. Service is good, the chicken curry and pasta Thai are wonderful, my wife loves the chicken fried rice. It's our new favorite restaurant

Best Pho/Thai you can get in Columbia. Decent Pho broth with lots of 5 spice flavor. The Thai Coconut Curry Soup was zippy with chili oil. They are expanding the menu with Bahn Mi soon as well. Nice interior for lunch/dinner meetings.

Top-notch tasty food with yummy Thai options and Vietnamese food. Nice ambience, overall definitely recommend checking it out!

I had the king soup and my wife had the drunken noodles. Both where fabulous. Next time I'll take pictures yummmmy, I highly recommend you go and give them a try.

The food is amazing. The service is very good and the people that work there are friendly and respectful.

The food is amazing!!!! Customer service is awesome!!! I have tried the rice, egg rolls, and ramen and it's all be excellent!!! I highly recommend!!!!

I heard that this restaurant had decent pho. I have been looking for a place outside of Nashville that served a decent bowl. I have yet to find the place until now. the reviews were right. This place has great pho. Big bowl, plenty of beef and noodles, and the broth was rich and homemade. Looking forward to eating here often.

Well now that I've gone, I enjoyed the restaurant very much. The interior was more than expected. Very nice. The food was very good with a lot of flavor. I have one suggestion for you. If you don't like spicy food, you might want to ask them to cut back on the spices. and it wasn't over top by any means only saying this, because I have friends that do not like spicy foods, so if you don't like spicey I would ask them if they can to cut back. other than that great new restaurant glad to see it was busy.There is one thing that I will tell you it is a little pricey for lunch. The prices are more about dinner prices. You won't be disappointed because the food is really good. So plan on 15 to 25 per person and i know some of you won't think so but. Not everyone has unlimited money

We ordered the Drunken Noodles and a chicken pho. The noodles were very good and tasty but the pho was served luke warm. Otherwise, the pho would have been very good too but i like my soup to be aerves hot so, it was just ok. The taste was good but be careful if you have a hard time with too much spice. My wife has a hard time with very spicy food and couldn't drink the soup without a followup of water. The egg rolls were very good as well. The prices are a little higher than what we are used to but with inflation it is to be expected.

Food is amazing. The best you can find around the area. But the service was less than okay the two times I've been in. Waited for long periods of time for water and to be able to put our order in.

The Fire Hot Chicken Curry was PERFECT, not too spicy that I couldn't eat it, not bland!!!! I walked in at 11:30 and had food by 11:35! The atmosphere was great, the staff was so friendly, the summer roll was made with with fresh veggies and fresh shrimp!! My only complaint is that I want dinner hours!!! :)