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    54 Restaurant

    4.4 (235 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef brisket pho
    Eunice I.

    I was really craving spicy broth, and decided for pho instead of ramen. I was in the area and looked up Vietnamese near me, and saw that 54 Restaurant was within 10 minute walking distance. When I arrived, the sign says find a seat and then place your order which seems counterintuitive. I found a seat, but then figured I could easily lose it if I went to place my order, and someone else came in, so I just went to the front to order. I ordered the chicken crispy spring rolls and beef brisket pho, then found my seat. The lady who took my order at the front desk wasn't the friendliest and didn't seem like she wanted to be there. She didn't let me know where to get water or even ask if I needed to order a drink. Once I sat down, my food came out quickly. The spring rolls were fresh, crispy and tasty, but the pho was delectable. There were generous portions of thinly sliced beef brisket, bean sprouts, and herbs. I really enjoyed the meal. I definitely will return soon.

    Banh Mi (with beef)
    Rob M.

    54 is a decent spot for out of town tourists (me) to refuel in between museum hopping. It's a 10 minute walk from some of the more attractive Smithsonians (just enough to avoid the food truck superinflation zone) and checks the boxes for speed and convenience. Both the banh mi and pho are serviceable at least, and likely a step above for those hailing from a 'pho desert' without access to much Vietnamese food.

    Elba Adriana C.

    Nice spot, very casual. You have to go up to the counter and order - like Panera - and the Pho was good, however I've had better broths. It lacked a little bit of more flavor and depth overall for my taste. The shrimp spring rolls didn't have anything other than noodle and shrimp. Usually it has some sort of carrots or pickled veggies in there, so that was a little underwhelming. The chicken fried spring rolls were yummy. Service was good.

    Outside entrance of restaurant
    Shay S.

    One word...DELICIOUS! I've walked past this restaurant many times with the intention of going after work because I never thought I would be able to sit down and eat. With my office having its last day of funding during this awful government shutdown, I said let me just go in to see what they offer. When I walked in the restaurant was cozy and clean. I immediately saw take out orders and customers coming in to pick up orders and was intrigued. The customer service was impeccable and all my questions were answered. This restaurant only offers BEEF BROTH!!! Even if the veggie bowl. I love the fact that I could get pho to go! Everything was packaged separately. EVERYTHING was good! No misses! I will for sure be back.

    Grilled pork Com / Rice
    Jaime H.

    Food quality is mediocre, especially the grilled pork. It does not appear to be grilled in any way, shape, or form. It lacks the characteristic char taste of grilled meat. The one upside is the service is very fast, and the prices are reasonable.

    Beef Bahn mi , crispy spring roll
    DeJia L.

    As for the food, I'll give bánh mì another chance somewhere else -- but unfortunately, not from here again. This was my first time trying bánh mì, and while all of my friends seemed to enjoy their food, my experience was disappointing. The bread was so hard that it actually hurt my teeth after just a few bites. I ordered the beef, but it was completely flavorless, as were the other ingredients in the sandwich. I ended up taking half of it home and was only able to improve it by adding sauce from my fridge and warming it up to soften the bread. The ambiance was fine, and the service itself was fine as well. However, it's disappointing to hear that the tips left at the register reportedly go to the owner rather than the servers. Overall, I wish I had a better first experience with bánh mì.

    vegan pho with tofu
    Spencer M.

    I came here to grab a quick lunch in between conference meetings. It was very busy but the staff was very efficient in managing the crowd and I got my order in and out swiftly. It wasn't hard to find a vegan option on the menu and food was delicious. I would come back again with friends as the ambiance is definitely casual.

    Banh Mi Grilled Pork
    Mel J.

    We were starving after exploring DC so we decided to have dinner here before going back to our hotel. The restaurant was packed at 5:30pm. We had to hunt for table from other customers who finished their meal. We ordered at the cashier and were given numbers for our table. We managed to sit at the high table facing the window. - grilled pork bahn mi: bun was perfectly toasted (crunchy at the outside & soft). The grilled pork was delicious! The meat was tender and I could taste the smokiness from the grill. The pickled radish & carrot were crunchy and fresh. The portion was big (although I was starving, I couldn't finished it). - chicken pho: it was a good portion. The chicken meat was tender. The broth was savory and not too salty. The noodle was perfectly cooked and chewy. - spring roll: good and fresh. The peanut sauce was delicious.

    Red 54 Curry
    Ifeoma I.

    54 restaurant is becoming one of my favorite work lunch spots. It opens at 11am, and gets really busy during the lunch rush so I recommend going right after they open or some minutes after if you want to beat the rush. However, their service is pretty fast so the wait may not be super long. They have a variety of pho options, Thai curry and noodles, and some really great milk tea boba options. The staff is always nice and welcoming. Looks if searing inside as well if you wanted to eat there, and can accommodate small and large (6+) parties. Definitely stop by!

    Stir fry egg noodles with chicken
    Ruth H.

    Ordered the stir fry egg noodles with chicken and it took less than 5 minutes for the food to get to our table. I knew it was too quick for the food to come out hot and fresh. Turns out the noodles were bad and taste like it was left out for awhile because it was barely warm when I took the first bite. I asked my family to try it and they said it was not freshly made but I wasn't sure and stopped eating the noodles. Sometimes it's good to wait for the food to be made fresh, hot and ready.

    Brisket pho
    Bethany T.

    Probably the best pho I've had in the DMV. I recommend the brisket option. Looked like they had lots of yummy teas as well! Great portion sizes and insanely fast. The food nearly beat us to our table. Perfect stop if you are looking for an affordable dinner option for a night out in the city. Seating was a little crowded but I think it's worth it ! Not too far of a walk from the metro center station :)

    Maggie L.

    Flavor: 5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Environment: 3.5/5 This is a place where you order at the counter and they give you a number. They bring out the food to you along with the beansprouts, basil, and lime to mix into your soup. Definitely not cheap at about $16 a bowl of pho. But the broth tastes authentic and rich with a satisfying amount of meat.

    Pho Tai, Gan (eye of round, soft tendon)
    Lailah J.

    Washington, DC (Penn Quarter) - "there's a line for everything," I heard a man quip while standing outside the single working bathroom as the men's room was out of order. It was busy on a Saturday at lunchtime and there was a wait for tables at this clearly popular spot. After staking the first free table you see (while impatiently hovering over diners getting ready to leave), you place your order at the counter, take a number, and your food will be brought to you when it's ready. The service is very fast, with many staff bustling about, but the atmosphere was rather chaotic. Unfortunately, the food didn't measure up to the anticipation. The pho was fine but nothing to write home about. The eye of round is tender and sliced admirably thin, but the broth is pretty meh and a bit sour. The banh mi bread was dry: crusty but in an over-toasted way not a crackling fresh way. The grilled pork rice plate with anemic strips of pork also underwhelmed. I suppose I had high expectations, having been spoiled by the excellent pho and banh mi I regularly eat in NY & NJ. It's serviceable Vietnamese if you're in the area, but not something I'd go out of the way for.

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    3.5 high than it should be. pho broth decent, but meat seasoning underwhelming for grilled pork in noodle bowl. egg rolls ok

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    Lunch service was super fast and the portion size was pretty big. I would recommend that you know what you want before going in!

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    The food was delicious! The pho bone broth had nice flavor. Bubble tea was a hit. We will be back.

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    The best Pho I've had in a long time. The service is great. Fast especially during lunch hour rush.

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