I approach my review of this place thinking along two lines of thought. As a Vietnamese restaurant, this place is spacious and nicely decorated but very lacking as an example of what Vietnamese food is. More authentic flavors can be found 20-30 minutes away in East Falls Church at Eden Center. Having said that, I realize this place exists in Southwest DC and I should be grateful to find any Vietnamese food at all, no matter how mediocre. Yet even inside DC proper, where there's high-end (read overpriced) Vietnamese food and the standard spots for the everyman, the quality of food here does not measure up. I can think of a few small hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese places near Union Station, along 14th street, and even in Chinatown that have better Vietnamese food here. But if you're in the SW area and not keen on taking a metro ride elsewhere, having this place is better than nothing. Different than most Vietnamese restaurants where you sit down and they come take your order, you're supposed to grab a menu as you walk in and order at the counter. You're given a number and then you sit yourself. There's also a self-serve water station in case you didn't order a drink. It's functional but that level of service kind of undermines the nice decor here, pairing nice visuals with low-end service. However, I never go to an authentic Vietnamese restaurant expecting quality service, so whatever. The food is what I go for. And the food here -- I've had the phở and the bún thịt nướng (grill pork noodles with eggrolls) -- might scratch an itch but is ultimately lackluster. The phở is passable, though the cuts of meat are sparse. Flavor is not the best but it's not horrible either. The grilled pork on the grilled pork noodles however are super dry and I don't feel were made fresh. I feel as if they were reheated somehow. The flavor is off. The texture is tougher than it should be. And the fish sauce, which should pull this dish together and overcome other blemishes if delicious, also falls short. When I got the rice noodle dish, it came with a small portion of fish sauce. I poured it all in to the bowl but somehow every bite was still super dry. I had to ask for a second portion to be able to taste the flavor. But then I realized the flavor was not quite right. Overall I'm glad there's a Vietnamese restaurant in this part of town for times when I'm here and don't want to venture elsewhere. But should I ever really want solid Vietnamese food, I will venture elsewhere. read more

As a Vietnamese myself this is not the best pho spot i've had but it is authentic for the city and offers great lunch menu options for working professionals. I stopped by during lunch time to take advantage of their lunch deal and ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien (eye round steak and meatball) bowl and the Lemongrass Beef Plate. I had the pho and they gave me a lot of the steak which is a plus. Both have great flavor and portions are a good size. Only the Pho Noodles will come with the spring roll for the lunch special, other specials only come with a drink. The spring roll it comes with is veggie with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. They have plenty of drinks to choose from I think it is nice they offer sparkling waters as well. Overall, service is very fast for both dine-in and take out. There is plenty of seating. I would come again to try their banh mi sandwiches. read more

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I was a bit skeptical of this place, since the restaurants on this street aren't that great, but as soon as I saw the packaging and had the first sip of broth, I knew this place was going to be 5 stars. I got takeout from 54 Noodles Bar and got the shrimp Pho with a few orders of veggie Spring rolls. The spring rolls are pretty standard and did not disappoint. The pho was neatly packaged - the noodles and the broth were in separate containers, ensuring that the noodles didn't get soggy. In separate containers there were also fresh herbs and veggies, as well as some chili sauce. The broth was extremely flavorful and everything tasted super fresh. I would highly recommend this place for anyone craving Vietnamese food on a cold (or hot) day! read more

54 Noodles Bar - Veggie Spring Rolls (3 per order) - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Delicious Vietnamese food! I tried a beef banh mi and a beef plate with vegetables. Both were fresh and savory and not a long wait time to be prepared. The restaurant is quiet and they don't have a bar, would recommend going for lunch. read more

54 Noodles Bar - Banh Mi Beef - Bo Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm going to be honest when i say this! It really wasn't good! I did get it to go by accident i forgot to ask to dine in but I shouldn't have to ask for the food to come out a certain way in order for it to be good! I got the regular Pho and Fried Dumplings! Terrible the dumplings were nasty it felt like a 3 year old made them and the pho wasn't good as well will i come back probably not but still give it a try some people air it was good! The customer service was great tho!!! read more

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Pleasantly surprised with our experience for dinner here. This place is conveniently located near the metro stop. The restaurant had a pretty big footprint and a good number of tables. The inside looked pretty new and fresh. Service was good. We got seated immediately, there was only two other parties/tables at the time, and did not have to wait long to order and wasn't too long for food. We ordered crispy tofu, combo vermicelli and combo bahn mi. The combos came with chicken, grilled beef, and pork. I think I preferred the beef for its texture and grilled flavor. The lemongrass was not as strong. The bahn mi was good, the bread used was nice. The vermicelli dish was also good and a good portion with the noodles, bean sprouts and the pickled veggies. The crispy tofu was good but a little basic. Battered, then fried and served with a sweet chili sauce. Overall pretty good and the prices were comparable to restaurants in the dmv. read more

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Pho is phenomenal. Banh mi is stuffed plus the have a great lunch special. Plenty of seatt and friendly but not fast service read more

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I had a great delicious and fresh vermicelli bowl here. I ordered take out from my hotel near by and was not disappointed. I have several Vietnamese restaurants near my house and was thrilled to find this place in DC when I'm in town! read more

54 Noodles Bar - Pork and Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came here for dinner before attending a performance at Arena Stage. This place was OK. My wife enjoyed her banh mi sandwich, and the stir fry crispy noodles, which came inside a "bird's nest" sort of arrangement, was both tasty and enough for two meals. The lack of a liquor license was disappointing BUT -- the following day, after finishing the leftovers, I had a bad case of the runs, which was gone the following day. So I cannot help worrying that it was something I ate here. read more

Place is cute very chill place to go. Service great, servers are attentive to cleaning up taking orders, just overall great service. Food the Singapore noodles 10/10 got it twice on separate occasions and loved it each time. Mango slushy 10/10 don't taste artificial tastes very real. The chicken spring roll was good taste better with the sauce. read more

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The food is decent, but there's never enough sauce or condiments. They are efficient with preparation as well.

Great restaurant with a casual atmosphere. I spend a week in DC for business and I frequented the place a couple of times. The Pho is authentic and the Spring Rolls are also great. The place has ample seating and not too crowded when I was there. The other 'must try' item on their menu is the Thai Iced Tea, really good. read more

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Ubers eats. Flavor on the pho was good and they gave you alot of meat. The lemon grass pork rice playe was also good. read more

54 Noodles Bar - Pho and Com Dia - Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place just opened up and they're super friendly and the portion size were amazing! I highly recommend this Vietnamese restaurant and will definitely be back in the future. They have a lot of plans for entertainment, such as karaoke and more! read more

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I typically order the Banh mi for a pick up order and it has been top-notch every time. The chicken, pork, and beef versions were all great for the value. Authentic food, quick service, and easy ordering. read more

Pho was good and portions were big. The broth was flavorful and the price was reasonable. The crispy spring rolls were crispy but were lacking in flavorful and overpriced. Thai tea was average. The restaurant was empty when we went, maybe not that popular with the locals. There's plenty of large open space seating for large groups. read more

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I totally get it we were a party of 7 (three kids), but we waited over 20 min to put on our order. About an hour and a half later we were still waiting. This was after asking at least twice for the smoothies we ordered for the kids. Other tables of 2 and even another table or two of 6 got orders so we asked again Finally, we just left after almost 2 hours because they weren't even preparing or order, yet. So dissapointed. read more

Decent pho in the area. Not as good as Pho 75 in Rosslyn, but nice to have a solid pho option in this neighborhood. I had pho tai gau (slice of round-of-eye steak and fatty brisket). It was pretty good, but I did have to add some spicy chili sauce to add some flavor to the broth (which I never have to do at Pho 75). Rocket shrimp rolls were also pretty good, with a very crispy exterior. Service was very cordial (and ASL-friendly!), and the ambiance was nice and spacious. read more

I love pho and all Vietnamese food. I loved it here. We ordered pho, crispy egg noodles with beef and vegetable, chicken curry and pork vermicelli. It was all delicious. We highly recommend it. read more

Pho is quick and tasty! Still have yet to try their other dishes. Price is reasonable for the area. Viet-girl certified!

They had no pad see ew here its not a Thai place they said, but there Thai ice tea was good and creamy They forgot our vermicelli so we had to call back and drive back to get it We had take out so didn't know the vibes inside read more

Shoutout to our local community heroes! This venue is a perfect addition to this community! The staff is very welcoming, professional, and attentive. Our 54 Noodles Bar ambassador tonight was Jayla. She was so pleasant, cheerful, and kind to interact with and really made us feel well taken care of. The atmosphere is comfy, clean, and calming. The menu has a lot to offer. Vietnamese classics which extend past the amazing pho to include bahn mi sandwiches, rice dishes, salads, wings, seafood, tofu, smoothies, and so much more deliciousness. We had several staff members come by and introduced themselves and asked if we needed anything. We enjoyed the overhead music. It was a mix of classic pop, ballads, and timeless hits it made me want to sing along. We didn't even know that it was karaoke Saturday until we heard some happy patrons singing. The staff even hopped in for a few songs! Talk about talent! I heard a lady say that she will definitely be coming back for karaoke! We had saved our appetite to dive into the salt and pepper tofu and salt and pepper shrimp ! These both were beautiful presented atop of crispy sautéed veggies and greens. The shrimp were plump and had a crunchy golden brown coating. The tofu triangles were lightly toasted outside and a soft warm pillowy inside. The smoky flavor on the veggies was a perfect complement to the delicate tofu. Hubby ordered a savory bahn mi sandwich with a generous amount of meat and veggies. The baguette was a delicious vessel to tuck in all these goodies. My pho was everything that I love about how this healing bone broth fills me up with comfort and happiness! It was so authentic tasting and balanced. Hot broth, soft rice noodles, and fresh veggies to add to make it more nutritious, satisfying texture, and a little color. A perfect meal for a cold winter day... and any day that you want a bowl of Love! Our daughter had a bowl of beef stew with a deep rich broth with generous amount of tender stew beef, stewed veggies, and noodles. It comes with a side of fresh veggies like the pho to add as like. We savored every bite and enjoyed the other patrons enjoying the fellowship of each other, the staff, and our fun loving karaoke singers. This venue is a blessing and we hope that many people will enjoy the treasures within this treasure chest! read more

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We're in DC for a day trip and wanted to find some food. We googled local place to eat and found 54 restaurant.... I really didn't have any expectations, but the food was absolutely amazing... It was fresh and delicious. There was tons of meat... The foo had the most tender beef I've ever had and the broth was excellent.... Highly recommend. read more

54 Noodles Bar - Summer Rolls, Crispy Chicken Spring Rolls, Beef Pho, Beef Bahn-mi and Thai Green Iced Tea.... Each and every item were spectacular!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is so delicious. Oh my God the sandwich was so good. The chicken sandwich was so good for Singapore shrimp the wings are amazing. The shrimp Vietnamese wrap are so good love the ambience. This place is a 10 out of 10. The food was so hot. the atmosphere is great Quiet listen to good music and quiet talk. The service it like take but who's care the food is Good read more

I recommend 54 Noodles Bar. I've had a great meal every time I've gone. Their pho broth is flavorful - you don't even need to add anything to it if you don't want to. Service is excellent and the food comes very quickly. read more

Did a reservation and was told that the previous manager that managed that system didn't work there anymore. There was no system to join a waitlist in person and everyone was just standing by the entrance hoping they would get in. Would not recommend based on this experience of not having a system to even waitlist to eat here. read more

Food and service was terrific! Had the shave beef and meatball pho and the chicken pad Thai. Both were delicious. Would highly recommend.

The Pho was actually very good but the service left little to be desired. Pho broth was tasty, meat was tender and nicely seasoned, fried chicken egg rolls were crispy and flavorful, but the service was below average. Fortunately, we entered the restaurant at a good time (7:30 ish on a Sunday evening) and were served immediately, but 20 mins later 20-25 people were waiting for tables and food. Sadly, people seated at tables and waiting for food walked out, the lobby was full of waiting diners (with baby strollers!), people waiting for pick up orders were pacing back and forth, people waiting at the bar hadn't been served. It was pretty chaotic. Hoping they hire servers soon. read more

This is the real Pho. The restaurant has a new look & everything looks great ...will come back again soon!

This was our first visit to 54 Noodles Bar, selected for proximity to Arena Stage and cuisine. The beef vermicelli bowl and chicken rice plate were delicious and filling, and the staff were friendly and efficient. read more

Great food, terrific service and the Robert, the manager can keep you in stitches. The staff can serenade you and serve you the best Pho and dumplings this side of Saigon. Incredible experience at a more than reasable price. Thank for adding g some life to our neighborhood!!! read more

Pho was decent. Best part of the meal. It was a 7/10 pho. Chicken a little rubbery, broth not super flavorful. I asked for an Arnold Palmer because y'all don't have sweet tea out this way. Not sure how, but bitter. Couldn't drink it. The summer rolls with shrimp were so rubbery I couldn't eat them and the peanut sauce was the thickest I've ever seen, could have held it upside down like a blizzard. It just didn't taste good. Overall, wouldn't go back. read more

Phenomenal spot, everything was amazing. The chicken wings were unique and delicious and the bah-mi (sandwich) was traditional and fresh. Staff was friendly and the tables were clean. Would recommend this place again. read more

The food was quick and delicious!! And the Host Jeremiah customer service was superb! He gave great recommendations and he didn't not miss! Great guy, very kind! It was empty when I went in first r the time of day but the ambiance was very peaceful and chill with nice music playing. read more

I've had the vermicelli noodles, chicken and rice and bahn mi. All were delicious and prepared quickly. Are food to go.

this restaurant has great food, they have the best thai tea and pho!! nice location and kind service.

the food is not good and way too expensive. i give it 6 -9 months. bring back Jennys at the wharf please