Thanks to IG for the recommendation of trying out this spot. This spot is like a Viet Chipotle. You can choose a bowl they have set or your can make your own. The service was really great! They were patient and answered all of our questions. The vibe is very modern and cozy. It may look small, but there is a lot of seating upstairs. I made my own bowl with a side of the chicken broth. Bowl was good but what really caught my attention is the BROTH! I would come here just for the broth! lol. That's what really gives my review 5 stars. I highly recommend this spot! read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got the focus bowl for the protein. Got pork belly and chicken teriyaki. The pork was delicious - crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Didn't care much for the teriyaki chicken. Veggies were fine and it was filling. Would return to try other mixes. The packaging is pretty nice! read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Focus bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm still trying to figure out how this managed to cost over $20. What showed up looked less like a meal and more like a collection of ingredients that had clearly been sitting around waiting for closing time. The noodles were clumped together, the vegetables were limp and tired, and the chicken... I don't even know how to describe the texture other than "concerning." Not fresh, not appetizing, and definitely not something you feel great about eating. To be fair, the chicken broth was actually pretty good -- warm, flavorful, and easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, it was also the only part that didn't make me question my life choices. Everything else? It had that unmistakable "this has been sitting out way too long" vibe. I took a few bites and started wondering less about flavor and more about consequences. Most of it ended up in the trash, which honestly felt like the safest move. Maybe I came too late in the day, maybe I ordered wrong -- but at this price point, that shouldn't matter. Freshness shouldn't be a gamble. Safe to say... not rolling the dice here again. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Just a bad meal, not worth $20. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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All the ingredients have impressed me. The chicken broth is FABULOUS! I wasn't expecting such pizazz from the broth. The carrots with fennel are also something in g special. I am traveling, just in the area for work. I'm wondering if I can get breakfast in the morning here before heading out! Very much worth checking out folks! I was a bit overwhelmed when I walked in. I'm not very decisive. The guy starting my bowl was very friendly and helpful. I only visited the downstairs area which is where you get take out or build your own bowl. It's a popular spot but the line moves quickly, although not Soup Nazi quickly haha. The ambiance was non rushed. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Built my own bowl. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a build your own bowl style place with a Vietnamese twist. I liked the concept but it could have been executed better. The portion size could have been bigger and the veggies a little less greasy. I paid extra for the crispy pork and while I liked the crispy skin, the actual pork meat was dry. I definitely prefer the coconut shrimp as a protein. They were big, succulent, and thankfully not fried. The coconut flavor was good and not too overwhelming. I wish they had more vegetarian and vegan proteins. The only plant-based option was a vegan ball that was fried. I would have prefer a tofu option or guac/avocado or tempeh or edamame. I personally liked the Citrus Sesame and Thai basil sauce of the 4 sauces I tried. They had a great Uber Eats deal. Bowls are a little expensive regular price though given the smaller portion size. They have a nice seating and hangout area upstairs. Note the entrance on Google Maps is not accurate. They share a location and entrance with Roll Play - Rosslyn and I recommend putting that into Google Maps instead if you are trying to come here. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Vine - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Meh. I'd been wanting to try this place and finally did but wasn't impressed. I got the vermicelli bowl with teriyaki chicken and pork meatballs. It was a pretty large portion size and everything seems fresh, but the flavors just did not mesh well together. I told my husband the next time I want vermicelli, I'll get Bún with grilled pork at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. read more

So sad that Roll Play removed their bubble tea menu, but this isn't a bad replacement! Located next to Nando's Peri Peri, I ordered a large "Create Your Own Bowl" which allows for you to choose 3 proteins, 4 bases, unlimited toppings and dressing, and homemade broth. You start with selecting your base, then your protein (pork meatballs were yummy), followed up with toppings, dressings, and crunchy toppings. Lastly, you get to choose your broth (chicken bone broth was good) and check out. I also ordered the Matcha Sago Latte which comes pre bottled. Everything tasted good and fresh. Service was great too. The staff communicated early on that there would be a wait for the pork meatballs if I was willing to wait, and they provided options on how I wanted it (wait by the register or have it brought up to the second floor while I was eating). I think the time estimate might have been a bit off, but I got it and it was hot and tasty. Since this is a concept of Happy Endings Hospitality like Roll Play, it shares the same decor and seating as Roll Play which is located above. It's a good addition to the Rosslyn neighborhood and I wouldn't mind coming back again! read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Pork meatballs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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sooooo yummy wow So happy there's another variation of the "build your own bowl" restaurant. They had plenty of fresh, delicious options. Employees were super helpful as it was my first time and I got their advice for what to get at a lot of steps lol Restaurant is kept super clean! In a great location read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great place for delicious, healthy Southeast Asian rice and/or salad bowls! Think sweetgreen or Cava, but make it Vietnamese. It's in the same space as Roll Play, and currently only paid street parking. The upstairs has more seating and is very spacious. The bowls are decent portion, but can be a little pricier with premium toppings and add-ons. Some of my favorite ingredients are Brown/Red Rice, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spicy Glazed Eggplant, Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Pork Belly, and Jammy Egg. You can't go wrong with any toppings honestly. ASK FOR DRESSING ON THE SIDE. I do it every time so it doesn't get too soggy or feel like the bowl is drowning. Most of the dressings are pretty tangy, but my favorites are the Spicy Passion Fruit and Scallion Lemongrass. My favorite part of it all is that you get a complimentary broth on the side!!!!! Both Chicken Bone Broth and Vegetarian Broth are soooo good. They perfect complement the bowls, and are good for you! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Ask all your questions; they'll be very patient with you! read more

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I LOVE this place. I did: Build your own bowl. Base: salads, carrots, eggplant. Protein: Meatball, Chicken, Crispy Pork Toppings: EVERYTHING Dressing: spicy tamarind If you get a large bowl, the portions are enormous. $16-20 depending on choices. Service was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is modern and pleasant. read more

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Looks like Happy Eatery rebranded to have Roll Play on the second floor and AN, which is a new build-your-own SE Asian bowl fast-casual, on the first floor. My friend and I stopped by a few weeks ago, and the employees getting our orders had great recommendations. They also loaded up our bowl with so many toppings! REG: CREATE YOUR BOWL - 14 This comes with 2 proteins, 3 bases, unlimited toppings and 2 dressings along with homemade broth. I decided to get the following: * Base: bok choy/napa cabbage, brown/red rice and roasted carrots * Protein: AN chicken and coconut shrimp * Toppings: Pickled medley, snap peas, broccolini slaw, and crispy garlic shallot * Dressings (which I got on the side): Citrus sesame * Broth: Chicken bone broth As a whole, the bowl I made was delicious, and the flavors complemented each other well. I kept the dressings on the side (which was good) because it was already so flavorful without it. I really liked the coconut shrimp because it comes with this creamy and savory sauce (that my server really hyped up) that was the perfect sauce with the rice. There were plenty of vegetables and protein, all tasted healthy yet delicious at the same time. For the price, I'd say it's pretty worth it to get a balanced meal. I felt incredibly full after eating the bowl, and in the future, I'll get a large bowl (+1 protein and +1 base) so I can split it into two meals. The chicken bone broth was rich and tasted like what a chicken pho broth would be like. I personally found it hearty and enjoyable, but my friend didn't like hers as much as I did. After eating, the server asked us for feedback, which we happily provided. I would encourage asking for the dressings on the side and only adding it in if you feel like you need more flavor or spice in your bowl. Overall, food was tasty and healthy. My friend liked it so much she went back a couple days later. I will definitely be back! read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Regular Create Your Own Bowl! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Stopped by for lunch and ordered a regular bowl with onion rice as the base -- super flavorful and satisfying! Tried both chicken and tamarind chicken, and they were cooked really well and packed with flavor. Great selection of toppings to choose from, and the vegetable broth turned out to be a standout -- exceeded expectations! read more

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Glad to see more asian bowls starting to pop up! Their onion rice is really good. I highly recommend you add that to your bowl. I love their topping options and thoroughly enjoyed the meal! It also comes with soup which is very flavorful. Overall, a great bowl for lunch if you're in a hurry and need to grab something. They share the same space as Roll Play (which I also love!) but AN occupies the first floor now! read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really enjoy this addition to the area, definitely one of my go to spots for lunch now! Love that its completely dairy free, since I'm lactose intolerant and don't usually get to drink Vietnamese coffee, but theirs is coconut based! Its not the best Vietnamese coffee (think the normal ones are better), but this is a great alternative! For food, I like building my own bowl, but have enjoyed the power bowl as well. The staff is really nice, so if its your first time there, feel free to as questions. They will help talk through what they recommend/like. There hasn't been anything I didn't like yet! read more

I was so excited to try out this place. A few years back I thought to myself, a Vietnamese Chipotle-style would be so cool. Today I get the chance to try it out for lunch. So this place is part of the roll play restaurant groups if I'm not wrong. I got a customised protein bowl. I was a little disappointed with the flavor. I was hoping for a little bit more bold flavor, more of that umami taste to the proteins, but it was just slightly slacking. Vegetables and other parts taste pretty fresh though. I will probably want to try out other options here in the future. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile since it seemed like it was Viet inspired CAVA & I was curious how it would be! It seemed like a unique concept & the amount of food you get for the price is pretty good too! I did a made your own bowl with 2 proteins & 3 sides. I pretty much put all the veggies & crunches on there & i had the golden lime & scallion dressing with mine. It was refreshing & filling. They seem to market towards people who have a healthy lifestyle & I'm glad they're able to have healthy options as well as deliver on the flavor! Would definitely come here again. I also got a matcha latte with sago & there was definitely more coconut flavor but I still liked it. Reminded me of che. read more

Wonderful service with full flavored quality items. Protein bowl was a large portion and good value. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Protein bowl with 3 proteins. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is your Chipotle-style build-your-own-bowl place, but with healthier options and in Southeast Asian flavors. The braised beef I got for protein was out of this world. I'd come back just for that. I also got the crispy pork belly. My advice for that is not to go when they are about to close. It was no longer crispy. It must taste great when it's fresh out of the oven. If you don't want to build your own, they also have pre-selected bowls. The good jars for dessert are also healthy jars with collagen. I had to try it once, but I might not again because they were $9.50 a jar! The prices definitely will tell you that you're in Arlington if finding parking hasn't already. There's equally good Roll Play on the second floor of the same building. The staff was friendly and helpful. There aren't many places to sit on the first floor, but a cute little corner. However, the whole second floor has plenty of seats and nice views. I love the food, the interior design, and the views. I don't love the location and parking. Yet, I'd drive to Arlington for another bowl of AN any day. read more

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AN: Southeast Asian Kitchen in Arlington was having a BOGO special when you order through Uber Eats, so we thought we'd give them a try. The Island Goddess Bowls were great, and we were surprised how generous they were with the coconut shrimp. The Mango Bloom and Strawberry Matcha Power-Up Parfaits were good, but we probably wouldn't order them again. Their bowls are pricey but they're definitely worth a try. read more

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This recently open in Rosslyn, but it's definitely a hit! I have tried most in the menu, and everything is good! The protein option, topping, and sauces just all match together. For $14 a bowl (regular), it is a very decent amount of food and I even split it into two meals. Sometimes, they also have promos. Like BOGO in Uber eats. This place is such a steal and staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu. On top of that, food is very healthy. MUST TRY! read more

It's a little weird but I kind of love it? The people there describe it as Asian Chipotle but I think they are underselling themselves - yes, it is a build-a-bowl concept but it has some of the most varied and creative options I have encountered anywhere. I normally don't like build-a-bowl places but I like this because it is so comparatively elevated. I will say that because the flavors are so varied and complex and interesting, you're probably not going to like every possible ingredient. I think it is worth coming multiple times and trying different things to figure out what you like. I didn't love the bamboo salad or the shrimp in my first bowl but adored the onion rice and the eggplant, so next time I got the things I liked and swapped out the things I didn't and my bowl was deliiiiicious. I also highly recommend keeping track of your combos so you can reproduce the ones you love because, again, there is way more variety here than at Chipotle or like concepts. The first time I went there wasn't a vegetarian protein but they have since added vegetarian meatballs. They taste nothing like meatballs but they are good, I think of them more like veg patties. And they are filling and a good value for price. I do still wish they would add a no-protein option. Of the three times I have been the first two were online, but my most recent ordering experience was in person and the person who helped me was super nice and friendly. So far, so good. I feel like you can come here frequently because the options are so distinct from one another you won't get bored. read more

The crispy pork belly - oh The an chicken - my All the creative and complimenting bases and topping - god AN Serenely (Eat Serenely) is great Vietnamese food. Pro Tip: get veggie bases, go home, and cook your own jasmine rice. read more

Man, with this place being tied to Roll Play (and maybe the same ownership? not sure), I had high expectations. I ordered AN on Uber Eats because of the BOGO promotion they have going on for bowls, and received 2 bowls with some of the worst mistakes you can possibly make in food service: 1. The first bowl had a piece of plastic in it, as pictured 2. The second bowl had pork instead of shrimp, a clear mix-up between my two bowl orders (only one was supposed to have pork). What if someone couldn't eat pork for religious or other dietary reasons? Both of these are two of the biggest no-no's in food service and they happened to be on my first visit, on two separate meals. I'm not sure how this happens as the place never seems to have much traffic, at least in the evenings. Luckily, Uber Eats refunded my full meal. I'm adding 2 stars to be nice because mistakes happen and the food was decent otherwise. Luckily both meals were mine and I eat pork, but the plastic ruined my appetite for this place. But I will not be coming back read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Bowl with hard plastic found - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I really dig that they use all health-conscious, high quality ingredients. It feels good that I'm not secretly eating junk. However, the food I experienced here was very bland. I'm not sure if it's the culinary expertise or the ingredients are just too healthy, but I did not enjoy how Southeast Asian food could be bland. It made no sense. My noodles were also way too thin that they disintegrated into the sauce.. it was very awkward to eat. I did enjoy the coconut shrimp very much. You really tasted the coconut. Besides enjoying the proteins, I don't think i will be returning, sadly. read more

I stopped by An for a quick lunch while I was at the office and really enjoyed it! The staff is really friendly and the portions were pretty large too. This is a part of the Happy Eatery so there's lots of seating upstairs. I came after the lunch rush so they had run out of a few things, but honestly understandable. My custom regular bowl with pork belly (+$2) was about $18, so a bit expensive but also comparable to other places in the area. I was a little worried when I saw the pork belly looked thinner compared to the pictures online, but the pieces were still a good size and had the perfect crunch (aka not hard). I think it's well worth the extra $2, and would definitely come back. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Custom regular bowl with a side of veggie broth - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Got this spot for takeout because there was a buy one get one deal on ubereats and it was really good! The portions are really big though so be prepared if you get all the toppings. I really loved the veggies and the pork was also pretty solid. read more

Good food with quality ingredients and flavors. It's a make your own bowl place with some great southeast asian flavors. Service was quick and friendly. I got the AN chicken and the pork meatballs. Both were excellent. The AN chicken reminded me a bit of singapore chicken rice in terms of the poached taste. Combine that with the ginger/scallion dressing and you got a decent version. They offer dressing, but honestly almost every item itself is well seasoned in some way that I barely needed any dressing. This was my first visit and my hardest decision will be whether or not I go all in on some of my favorite items or explore other combinations! read more

I did UberEats. No issues with the order or the delivery. Everything accurate as I ordered. Things all taste great. Chicken is probably my favorite out of the protein. I tried chicken, shrimp and pork belly. For base I tried rice, grilled eggplant (it's not really spicy), sweet potato and bok choy between the two bowls and all good. Plenty of toppings all fresh and tasted healthy yet flavorful. Also I got the regular sized bowls not large but it's jam packed and I couldn't finish. I normally can finish my cava bowl. I don't usually write reviews anymore, just don't have the time. But want to support new small business since in this economy all businesses struggle and i want to make sure they get the praises too and people give them a try! I was too hungry so didn't take a photo before I was already half way through the bowl. My mom is a very picky eater since she's a great cook herself and she gave her bowl a thumbs up too. read more

This place is amazing! The bowl was delicious. It came with bone broth too. I will be coming back. read more

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Good people and good food! Fast and fresh! The customer service was amazing and they explained everything

I appreciate the timely outreach from the HEH team about my order and the resolution. They said the way they cook/cure the pork can sometimes make it look raw. To give them the benefit of the doubt I am updating the review. However my friend who ordered with me had an upset stomach after eating their bowl so I'm still not certain what is going on with their food safety. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Pork meatball was totally raw inside - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Def a must try! Bowl was huge in portions and flavors. Because of the size I only had half and had the rest to eat the next day - definitely worth the price. The lady helping out was super friendly and told me all of her fave combos and what's popular. There's seating upstairs by Roll Play. read more

AN Southeast Asian Kitchen - Custom bowl with pork belly and pork meatballs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Best bowl I've ever had. I liked the pork meatballs and teriyaki chicken. The best part was that it was gluten and Dairy free.

The service was great. The overall flavor of the food was good. But, it gave me food poisoning which sucks because I ordered 2 large bowls. Complete waste of money. read more

Pricey but DELICIOUS! The person who waited on me wasn't particularly friendly or helpful, but the food was quite good! It was my first time there and I wasn't sure how things worked. I was very happy with the taste and quality, but at over $30 for a low carb bowl and a dessert parfait, this will have to be a special treat. And that's just too bad bc I would eat here multiple times per week for lunch if it wasn't so expensive. I recommend this place for sure. read more

Chipotle Vietnamese style. Fresh and tasty ingredients. Attentive and friendly staff! read more

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I really enjoyed my meal there - somehow both light but also fulfilling. We shared a bowl with brown rice, bok choy & napa cabbage, spicy green, pork meatballs, an chicken, green beans, slaw, yellow cherry tomatoes, broccolini and an fire sauce and thai basil sauce with sesame and cashew toppings. The meatballs were outstanding - so favorful and juicy (not mealy). Next time we will have two orders of meatballs. The chicken is fine if we did not order the meatballs. We liked that the veggies were slightly undercooked and crisp. We brought our tray upstairs. There were ample seating. The only slight nit is that they had some empty boxes that kinda blocked the women restroom. The location conveniently located near the Rosslyn metro station. We will def go again! read more

The food is very good (especially the soic chicken) and the people are very nice and friendly

Everything was great, good, service and atmosphere! I go there for lunch at least twice a week

I've really been enjoying An! Everything tastes fresh, clean, and genuinely healthy without feeling bland or boring. You can tell they put care into the ingredients and the presentation. It's become one of my favorite spots when I want something nourishing but still satisfying. Highly recommend! read more