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7 years ago

Cute little shop right next to Kogiya; lots of dessert options and there's a little something for everyone. Manager was very friendly and everything we ordered came out quick and delicious. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

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Julia C.

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8 years ago

UPDATE: owner is rude!!! Instead of apologizing for the inconvenience and for the wait READ BELOW!!! Could've just said sorry and kept it moving. Definitely will NOT be returning I came here for some Vietnamese coffee and macaroons, coffee was OK I asked for less ice and they barley gave me any as well as over filling the drink which caused a spill in my car. The macaroons are larger than other macaroons I've had in the area but they are ok as well. The experience was ok, nothing spectacular. Waited 20 minutes for an iced coffee and 3 macaroons which is ridiculous. Granted this place is new but still... read more

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Emma R.

5 years ago

One of my favorite drinks I'm from California and they used to have them there but they all closed Down when I came to Virginia to open some businesses i found out they had the tea shop here as well and now I'm always here picking up my Bambú special read more

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Jie S.

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8 years ago

Perfect for summer! Super refreshing che's. I'm so excited that Bambu finally opened here in VA. On my San Francisco trips, I try to jam in Bambu visits. Number 1 is my favorite. It has basil seeds, pandan jelly, logan, and fresh coconut meat. It's paired in a sweet but not too sweet syrup with crushed ice. Basically the perfect summer evening dessert. read more

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So there used to be a BAMBU in Eden center, which i wasn't a huge fan of. I'm not sure if they're the same owners but the old one was pretty stingy and I just didn't appreciate the lack of customer service. After seeing a new BAMBU location opened in Annandale, I decided to give it a try and I was happy I did. Parking lot is pretty small so it's not ideal for a huge party, probably better off making a quick stop. I got the BAMBU special (#1) That comes with Logan, pandas jelly, basil seeds, fresh coconut in coconut water. It's so refreshing, however I substitute Logan for lychee and I like it much better. They didn't give me a hard time nor charge me an extra $1 for this (which makes no sense) They have a really big menu, more than just Che (Vietnamese desserts) so i would definitely come back to try more. read more

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Synthia N.

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8 years ago

Wow, I've never experienced the feeling of having any type of chè at the tip of my fingers. Not only do they have chè, but they have smoothies(like the one pictured), mochi ice cream, yogurt, and milk bubble teas. I can't wait to try it all! read more

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I am not a big fan. A lot of drinks I have tried here have been very water down. They also tend to get drink orders wrong. Two people in front of me asked to send their drinks back and then I had to as well. I have visited four times now, each time coming with an open mind but have been let down each time. I wish them the best but they will need to improve a little more if they want to keep up with the countless other dessert options in Annandale. read more

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Love this place. Especially the Hispanic man that works most often by himself. He makes the drinks the absolute best. Occasionally some asian guy or woman will be there and u cringe when they make it as its jot as good. Lol. I've actually left when I see the Hispanic guy isnt working. So in really u guess what I am saying is that the dependency of how good this place is relies on one employee which I would give it 5 stars. When the asian employees are there ingive it 3. Favorite drinks are all the avacoda and coffee drinks. read more

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May P.

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We have always loved the Bambu location in Eden Center, Falls Church, so we were so thrilled to see a shop next door to the restaurant we were dining at for some sweet dessert afterwards! A very darling shop indeed, from bubble tea, to Vietnamese dessert cups, to flavored fro-yo's. We came with our family after dinner on New Year's Day and also had the opportunity to enjoy multiple foosball and connect 4 games here. Overall a very fun place to visit for some desserts, to gather with some friends, or simply to read a book alone while satisfying your sweet tooth. read more

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Choi C.

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7 years ago

Not very good. Everything we got was gross that none of us finish the drinks. Lychee tea was way too sweet. The Thai tea had a strange after taste. The Mochi ice cream was good. But probably won't be back. read more

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Jing S.

7 years ago

My favorite drink place so far (I officially abandon milk tea now). I had a choose your own- Coconut water Red topioca Pendan jelly Coconut meat Basil seed Taro (taste good but didn't really go well with the rest. I won't add taro next time) Only thing is that the clerk didn't have a list of toppings for me to choose so I have to go with my friends choice. It'd be nice if they have a list somewhere. It was just awesome!!!! read more

BAMBU - Coconut water base Basil seed Red topioca Pendan jelly Coconut meat Taro - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Jessica H.

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6 years ago

I've never tried Chè before but was pleasantly surprised. I usually go for Boba but the employee swayed my option as I had asked for recommendations to get out my comfort zone. She was very helpful in my decision to go with the Bambu special since I love coconut flavor. Flavor was great and aesthetic presentation 10/10. Will be back for more! read more

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Van H.

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5 years ago

BAMBU is my to go whenever i crave something a bit more heavy and unique from the usual boba tea. Love the avocado coffee drink, didn't think i'd like it so much, but definitely a unique kick to the tastebuds, in a very good way. Avocado is creamy, add in the taste of mild coffee and it's perfect! All their other drinks are great too, reminds me of viet nam!!!! read more

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Walked into this place while waiting for my seat at Korean BBQ and I'm pretty pumped that I did! This place was amazing- tons of different combos and variations of teas and drinks. I love taro bubble tea so I tried the taro lover. Layered with jelly and coconut milk, it was refreshing, sweet, and full of flavor. The only downside is that there are TOO MANY tasty options to choose from so I was a bit unprepared and overwhelmed. Guess I'll have to go back to try more.. read more

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Dorothy M.

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7 years ago

Mangonado reminds me when I lived in SoCal. Delicious! This place has a great atmosphere. The service is awesome! I highly recommend. read more

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Melissa K.

7 years ago

Very tasty and cute place. They have a ton of mochi and flavors I've never seen. The milk tea was tasty and they had lots of options. read more

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Chloe G.

7 years ago

I always order #1 when BAMBU was still at Eden's center. The new place's drink is different. Too much syrup, can't tastes the coconut water at all...disappointed. read more

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Hillary S.

5 years ago

Cute little store great coffee vibes many selections available and quick service. Recommend the Jasmine milk tea and Pandan waffles. read more

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Mohamad B.

7 years ago

If you want a different smoothie experience with an Asian fusion then this is the place to be. Service was great. They too many choices to choose from but I wanted something totally different with a challenge to my taste buds so I got the Mangonade and I had a party in my brain. A must try. read more

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Iris E.

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7 years ago

Love this place,so many choices with reasonable price! Plus the place is clean,they also sell Michu ice cream and other stuff. read more

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Lillian L.

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I honestly don't know how this place is getting such great reviews. Definitely not worth the hype! I have been here three times since the opening because I like to give places chances. Each time something went wrong (we were overcharged for our free drink or pandan waffle and the worker didn't know how to do a refund and we were given the wrong drink TWICE and the worker didn't offer to remake them thus stealing $1.50 from us). They offered a buy 2 teas, get a tea or pandan waffle free promotion but when we were rung up, we were charged for our free item and we had to be refunded in either cash (so we didn't get the tax back). The second time we had seen the worker charged us and let her know because she "forgot" to give us the free waffle. Why have a promotion if your store barely remembers it? So service, blah. It also took about 15 minutes for me to receive my three drinks which is totally fine if the place is packed but there was only one other person in front of me waiting and they had ordered two drinks. Now to the actual items they sell. We tried a bunch of things: guava tea, lychee milk tea, black milk tea, oolong milk tea, mango tea, strawberry fresh fruit tea, mango fresh fruit tea, thai tea, coconut milk tea, taro milk tea, coffee milk tea, the fruit addict che, and a white chocolate macaron. I honestly would only come back for the macaron, which they get shipped to them from some store in NY, but be warned- it is super pricey. The che was missing longan and only had three lychee in it and wasn't sweet AT ALL. The fresh fruit teas had too many random things in it and were too sweet and the syrup could be seen and tasted. The drinks had a huge percentage of jelly and ice compared to tea so there wasn't as much tea in them. I would get them without jelly if I had the choice because they give way too much and the jelly doesn't even taste that great. The other drinks were all just mediocre. If I had to choose a tea then I would opt to get the black or oolong milk tea. I had tried to order a strawberry tea and mango tea and both times I was given the fresh fruit tea versions which are 75 cents more and both were not great. Whatever you do, DO NOT try the fresh fruit teas. I tried telling the worker and she said "well the fresh fruit one is better" as she bagged my drinks and didn't offer refunds. The other time I ordered a mango tea with the owner but a fresh fruit tea was rung up again and I told him this after seeing it and he assured me it would be mango tea as he went in the back. It came out the fresh fruit tea and I thought it pointless to say anything since it was the owner who had taken my order and who I spoke with. Another time we got the thai tea (which should look like a regular thai iced tea) but there was no milk in it... it was only tea... like the bottom half of a thai iced tea which is not what the picture on the wall indicates, the one on the wall was like a normal thai iced tea with half tea and half milk. Totally understand this place is new and that there will be flaws, but there have been way too many in this opening week. I will think about giving them another chance in a few months, but for now- I will not be returning. read more

BAMBU - Fruit Addict Che- No longan in mine, only three lychee and the entire che itself was not sweet at all, would not recommend - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

BAMBU - Coffee milk tea- half ice and half jelly, couldn't even taste the coffee and was two sips, NOT WORTH IT - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Danny A.

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7 years ago

Came here for a sweet treat after eating at the Korean BBQ spot next door. They have a large menu of different items to choose from including their signature dessert drinks, milk teas, coffees, smoothies, yogurts, and more. The interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seating, and they have cards, Connect 4, dominoes, and other games to enjoy while indulging in their delicious treats. I ordered their large combo yogurt drink and a pandan waffle. The yogurt was REALLY GOOD and I'd definitely go back to get it again. However, I was really disappointed by the pandan waffle. It was really hard and didn't taste anywhere as good as the ones I've had elsewhere. I was also disappointed that their arcade machine and ping pong table were broken. I don't know of many dessert spots that have these forms of entertainment, so it's important for them to get these fixed. read more

BAMBU - Large combo yogurt drink! SO GOOD!!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Joanne D.

214

8 years ago

They have very good bubble tea. Their fruit smoothie with boba is a must. There are a wide variety of bubble teas, smoothies to choose from and they have fresh, god quality ingredients. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their menu items. read more

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Thuy N.

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8 years ago

I ordered #3 Awesome Trio and #6 Fruit Addict, I felt that it was overpriced and mediocre. You're basically paying $1-2 dollars more for the che (Vietnamese desserts/sweet beverage) compared to Eden and it doesn't taste significantly better? You know how you expect for something to taste special or better if you're paying more for it? Yeah, didn't get that here. You're just paying more to pay more. The perks to this? It's in the Annandale area so you don't have to drive far to get it. read more

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Ryan K.

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8 years ago

I usually don't have high expecting for drink places- just go in, sit, quench your thirst and hang out.. Seems straightforward. But this place was disappointing. I ordered the lychee jello (which I thought was absolutely horrendous but I'm not solely basing the review on that since I should try more drinks before I judge.. But $6.25 for a drink?!) and it took a lot longer than normal tea places to come out, around 10min. My brother's drink didn't come out for 15 minutes so he had to go and ask them to make it again as they messed up the order, which took another 5 minutes. Seems like a trend here looking at other reviews. I also saw the other review where the owner responded to criticism in the worst way possible. That's unacceptable and brings to light how the place really is. Seems to be an overpriced tea place that lacks basic service and quality. read more

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Ricky K.

7 years ago

It's so good. I used to go this place in Eden that had such delicious desserts with fruits but it closed down. Most places barely have any fruit in them but BAMBU goes all out. The concoctions are so good and happy to found this little gem of a place. read more

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Angela K.

7 years ago

Drinks would taste a lot better if they had better customer service. I run a coffee shop and we PRIORITIZE customer service AND our drinks. This place is a joke lol Read another reviewers comment and I'd like to see the OWNER tell me to open my own shop and see if I can do better LOL I run my cafe WAY better than this place lol Again. This place is a joke. read more

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W A.

5 years ago

The service is great here! They are always so nice, especially the owner. They always make any accommodations to my drinks I ask for and make good suggestions. As for the drinks, they are all so good! My favorites are the fruit addict and avocado smash but I've tried almost all their chés and smoothies at this point. I love how they use real fruit rather than the fakey powder many places do. The ingredients always taste fresh and so good! The pandan waffle is also really good as well as the cream puffs - vanilla and durian. Definitely recommend! read more

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Danny T.

8 years ago

Bambu is back in town... My gf and I went there on the opening weekend. Bo Dam is to die for. We got the yogurt combination as a free sample; it tastes very good. I ordered the melon fruit tea, it has a lot of different fruit and jelly topping included in there already. read more

BAMBU - Combination yogurt sample - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Annandale, Virginia

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Denisse M.

6 years ago

Great place to grab a "new" refreshing drink! They use actual fruit for all their drinks so you won't get any artificial flavors. I love the variety of drinks they offer, as well as other sweet treats. I had one of their French macarons and it was super yummy I'll definitely be back for more read more

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Nic F.

8 years ago

The Che is really good with strawberries and the coffee milk tea is good but can't wait to try more customer service was great

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Bambu opened in Annandale, next to Kogiya, which is exciting to me because I loved the Eden Center location before they sold the place and changed the name to something else. The owner was super nice and friendly, suggested to try their Bambu special drink, which is my all-time fave from the previous location. The drink was super refreshing after eating a heavy lunch at Kogiya. It's sweeter than I recalled, but tasty. The store is cute, have tables set up to play games or chat with friends. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is a very nice place for bubble tea. It's nice inside and they have connect four at some tables. I got the thai milk tea and it was satisfying. Gives off the small coffee shop vibe and would love to go back. read more

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Melanie G.

8 years ago

Quite pricey for such mediocre desert drink I got number 4 today and it wasn't as worth the money. They weren't very busy when I was there but it took a while to get my drink. I've been getting Bambu chè in Washington, California and Chicago, but this place is not as good as any other places I've been. I would give it another try if I happen to be in the area though I think the menu is a bit overpriced. read more

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DoanTrang N.

8 years ago

Welcome back Bambu!!! I have been waiting for your return too long. Bo dam is the must have. Yogurt combo brought back childhood memories, it tastes exactly like what i used to have in VN. This place is actually bigger than the old one in Eden center, and others in Philly. read more

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Angela B.

4 years ago

I do not recommend Bambu. I went in after getting my nails done next door at 4:54pm. I came in at the same time this gentleman. It was his first time visiting as mine. He ordered 18 drinks in total (1-15 on the menu plus 3 smooties for the ladies next door at The Nail Shop). Right after I paid for my order the woman made my pandan waffle immediately then stepped into the back to talk with the ladies in the back (preparation area) that were making the gentleman's drinks. She left my waffle in the waffle maker for a long period of time without flipping it after it chimed to remove it. She then placed it in a sleeve and put my ube ice-cream in a container next to a hot waffle and left it sitting on the counter. Meanwhile she checked 4 other people's orders out. I waited over an hour for my waffle and a smoothie ( was giving the rhe benefit of doubt due to the gentleman ordered 18 drinks, but once everyone that came in after me got their complex orders 1st I was then annoyed.) I left at 5:55pm. I then had to go back in and complain my waffle was hard as a rock. Not to mention my son said the smoothie was missing boba that I paid extra for. Very disappointed. Sad because the fresh pandan waffle was amazing but the customer service wasnt so great. This is a new Vietnamese boba/drink place off Virginia Beach blvd in the Wegmans shopping center next to Great Clips. Virginia Beach, Virginia location read more

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Ara M.

8 years ago

I went to get some boba after eating lunch with friends, and it wasn't too bad. But I don't know if it's the place I would go to talk with someone/take artsy pictures of the food. I got Thai Tea and it was okay; I wanted to get bubbles with it, but they were out of it sadly. If I go next time, I want to try their matcha tea! read more

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The closest place to me that has good Vietnamese che! The decor is also very cute here. They have game boards and cards you can play with while eating and hanging with your squad. Customer service is good as well! read more

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Fi T.

7 years ago

Obsessed with the combo #1 on their Che menu. Love the pandan waffle , too! Always comes out pipin' hot and fresh! Love how chewy it is in the middle of the waffle and crispy it is toward the edge. Good bye, summer body! read more

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Jung C.

8 years ago

This place is great! BAMBU combo is great, as are the staff. I'll definitely be back for Mochi ice cream and macarons! read more

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7258 Maple Pl
Annandale, VA 22003
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Hours

What time does BAMBU open?

BAMBU opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does BAMBU close?

BAMBU is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.BAMBU closes at 10:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat ClosedSun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does BAMBU take Bitcoin?

No, BAMBU does not take Bitcoin.

Does BAMBU take credit cards?

Yes, BAMBU takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does BAMBU have catering options?

Yes, BAMBU does have catering options.

Does BAMBU serve alcohol?

Yes, BAMBU serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does BAMBU allow dogs?

Yes, BAMBU allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does BAMBU have bike parking?

Yes, BAMBU has bike parking.

Does BAMBU have outdoor seating?

No, BAMBU does not have outdoor seating options.

Does BAMBU have parking?

Yes, BAMBU has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is BAMBU wheelchair accessible?

Yes, BAMBU is wheelchair accessible.

Does BAMBU have free WiFi?

Yes, BAMBU has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Bambu serves Asian-inspired dessert drinks including authentic Vietnamese Che and coffees, boba milk teas, and real fruit smoothies. Besides being both dairy and gluten free, our Che ingredients are prepared daily in our full kitchen from cutting fresh Thai young coconuts and capturing the fresh coconut water and meat, to preparing a fresh batch of Bambu's one-of-a-kind pandan jelly, red tapioca and fresh taro paste. Even though our core menu is comprised of 80 individually prepared drinks, what thousands of loyal customers of all ages enjoy the most personalizing their drink "Just the Way You Love It". We literally have over one million refreshing, healthy, and enjoyable dessert drink combinations. Something for everyone!

Meet the Business Owner: Tuan N.

Vietnamese desserts are well known for real vegetable ingredients which are not only tasty, but also very healthy. To make the best dessert, we select only pure and fresh ingredients, and with the traditional cooking methods which has been tried and true for centuries. The end results are very refreshing and delicious cup of drinks and desserts that keep our customers coming back all the time.

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They're are serving the public now, although their official grand opening is June 2nd.

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We walked in 15 min before closing and was greeted with a smile. The cashier took our order and…read moreasked how our day was, then he asked if we wanted water while we waited. Service was excellent. Ambiance was nice. They had a fish tank and some other items to make it nice. We wanted to order a kids pho but it was only dine in 'cause they didn't have the size for take out. We ended up paying $20 for pho without the veggies, since my kid doesn't like any of that.

Pho Hot is my once-a-year visit restaurant. Their price is high and their food isn't the best. I…read morelike to go to Pho Hot when i'm really craving their crispy wings, or their young egg + intestines to go along with my pho. I recently went for my one year visit, and ordered their Crispy Chicken Wings, Pho Deluxe (for myself), Pho Combination #1 (for my fiance), Chicken Young Eggs + Intestines, Salted Lemonade and a regular lemonade. They now serve their pho in this food test which I thought was so cute but it didn't take up alot of table space. -Crispy Chicken Wings - 5/5 : fried to order, fresh, super hot and extra crispy. -Pho Deluxe: 4/5 : basically the combination + a short rib; definitely not worth the extra money. -Pho Combo #1 : its good but not the best; def not worth the price. -Chicken Young Eggs + Intestines: 6/5 - I love young chicken eggs and intestines, I wish every pho shop had this on their menu. -Salted Lemonade: 5/5 - I love salted lemonade- I kept adding water so it lasted longer LOL -Regular Lemonade: 5/5 - very good and refreshing --Additionally, I ordered vinegared onions and green onions in oil. The vinegar onions were ok; the green onions were ok as well. I asked for green onions in oil but received green onions in regular broth. It just didnt hit the same as "in oil" since it wasnt as fatty. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant is pretty big with plenty of seats. Theres a shared parking lot with the other stores and a few handicapped parking right out front.

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A&J

A&J is one of our go to spots…read more You can't go wrong with the spicy beef and tendon noodle soup. The spice is a nice kick without being overpowering.

We went on a sunday evening and it was packed. Luckily there was a table available when we walked…read morein. The restaurant is small. We didn't know how big the portions were since the menu didn't have any pictures. We relied on the photos from yelp or google. We ordered the beef noodle soup with wide noodles (clear broth), peking beef wrap, cucumber salad, braised pork rice, pan fried pork dumplings, steamed pork dumplings, and fried pork chop over rice. The beef noodle soup was good and clean but I would get the thin noodles next time. The wide noodles weren't as bouncy as I would've liked. I would come back for the cucumber salad and the peking beef wrap. All of our orders came reasonably on time after each other but we were still waiting on the fried pork chop over rice. Time passed as we almost finished with all of our dished until we asked one of the servers if our fried pork chop was coming. The server looked at our receipt order and acknowledged we did order it but told us it was sold out. Not one staff told us it was sold out when we placed the order or even when our other orders came out. We've been waiting this whole time expecting the fried pork chop not knowing it was sold out. We were asked if we wanted something else to replace the order and we decided to get the fried chicken over rice.

Interior space is pretty small.

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The Block

This bowl of Bo Kho was the best I've ever had outside of my mom's cooking. There was so much…read moretender beef, and the soup broth was so perfect and authentic. It had a little kick to it too. I dream of it. The soup spoon was a little small for the soup and noodle combo bite. The noodles were a tad al dente but so so good! I'll be back for another cozy soupy weather day!

Ambiance: fun and lively food hall…read more Service: there are 4 restaurants and 1 dessert spot to choose from. There is also a bar as well Food: I love Pokeworks. You can chose been a bowl, salad or burrito. They also have to Hawaiian selections now. I love that they don't have a limit on the toppings. Wished they have more locations in the area.

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Pho Cong Ly

Came in for one item, Vietnamese spring rolls and was not impressed with the flavor. Not good and…read morewould not return to try their pho because I need good quality spring rolls when I get pho. Service was kind and efficient. Inside there are plenty of tables and chairs wit the typical pho condiments out on the table.

Always a pleasant staff, the food is AMZING. The ambiance is quite delightful. Very nicely…read moredecorated. I highly recommend you try this place out. Within the area, they have the best bahn mi! Again come check them out!!

Crispy Spring Rolls

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Pho Anh Duong

I'm a food Content Creator and I was blown away by this place. This place is so underrated the food…read moreis so fresh. They have unique spends on Vietnamese food. If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out plenty of seating very attentive and their menus are easy to read. I suggest this place for solo experience group experience they're great and very polite. I highly recommend give them a 10 out of the 10 I personally got the number one and it's some of the best I've ever had. Let them know Bobby sent you.

don't waste your money. this has to be the worst vietnamese food I've ever had. I ordered a bah mi…read moreand a papaya salad, I ended up throwing it in the thrash. the quality is horrendous and tastes like rotten food. I'm pissed at Uber Eats for recommending me this garbage. 3.4 stars is too high of a rating for this.

Caramelized Fish on Rice (Com Ca Kho To)

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Dessert 39

4.3

(56 reviews)

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I'm so happy I was able to visit this cafe after its opening! It was still so crowded on one of the…read morehottest summer days.. but even on a Saturday, I g it my drink quick. The parking situation wasn't great but I think there's more spots in the back. I got their large and it's LARGE! The Jeju matcha was so good. Their matcha was bitter which I liked. The cream was nice too. There were a lot of seating and I actually really liked the high stools by the giant bunny. I'll have to go back for their bingoo in a bucket! A lot of customers ordered their mango!

Seen this place on social media, got drinks and some pastries with friends. They just weren't good,…read moreand either lacked flavor or had bad flavor. Wanted to try their bingsu but they didn't have it or were unable to make it. Chairs are uncomfortable and weird. Bathroom was nice. 5/10 overall.

Green Tea Tokyo Roll Slice

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Tian Cha - Annandale

I went here after dinner last night because i was craving something sweet. So i order the Mango…read moreCreamio and OMG! It definitely satisfied my sweet craving. And it was SO refreshing! The creamy mango flavor paired with the mango jelly gives it the perfect sweet + chewy texture. I could seriosuly have 2 of these lol.

Oh, this place definitely has upped their game since the last time I've been since their opening! I…read morereally enjoyed my roasted oolong milk tea tiramisu drink; the tiramisu aspect was quite lovely on top of the creamy and tasty tea. Pretty empty when I went too so nothing to worry about with lines and seating.

Royal ceylon milk tea with tiramisu foam and boba

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Red Jade Milk Tea with Tiramisu

Underdog Coffee & Bread

Such a wonderful coffee shop! The coffee is absolutely delicious (Iced banana latte, Pistachio…read morelatte,) the breakfast sandwiches are fresh and flavorful, and the latte art is beautiful. The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and welcoming, with fun dog-themed merchandise throughout. A special shoutout to Erin, who manages the café. She does an amazing job creating such a friendly, inviting experience. You can tell she truly cares about the customers and the quality of everything they serve. I'll definitely be back!

Oh... I've never been here, but I was "checking in" on my friends locations one day and a friend of…read moremine was here so naturally I texted them and asked how's the coffee.... "Coffee is pretty decent, vibes are fairly immaculate" 5 stars!

6/6/26 The line actually goes very quick

Butterscotch coffee, iced vanilla latte, blueberry muffin

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6/6/26 A never ending line

K Market International

This is hands down the best international market for stocking up on produce and fresh seafood. If…read moreyou want to skip the weekend crowds, pro-tip: visit during the weekday--you can always snag a parking spot right in front of the market. Live Maryland Crabs: At an absolute steal for $9/pound, these are the ultimate highlight of the seafood department. The Hot Bar: A must-visit. It features an incredible lineup of savory, perfectly prepared dishes. Top Menu & Market Recommendations: Tofu Soups, milk bars, spicy raw crabs, grilled fish, shrimp chips, anything pickled, seaweed, marinated meats and smoked grilled pigs feet, which is the best in Northern Virginia.

Who knew?! I've shopped here a few times but had no idea they had a Food Court... it's in the cut…read more Entrance is near the exit of the store. They have seven different food vendors. The area was nice and clean. I was impressed by the food and service at 'K Street' vendor. Check 'em out!

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Shilla Bakery & Cafe - Annandale

TLDR: A beloved neighborhood Korean bakery that excels at both the classics and modern dessert…read moretrends. Their 3D mousse desserts are some of the best I have ever had, and the loaded bingsu makes Shilla a must-visit in Annandale. Shilla has been a neighborhood staple for years, offering everything from cakes and breads to bing-su and beverages. I have had many of their cakes for celebrations and birthdays, they always hit. While they nail the classics, they also continue to impress with creative desserts that feel fresh and refined. The interior has plenty of seating, clean, and cute paintings on the walls to set the mood. Despite the busy crowds, service was quick and welcoming. We came specifically for the 3D mousse desserts, and they exceeded expectations. My favorites were the Sleeping Bear, Avocado, and Banana. The avocado mousse was surprisingly nutty and paired perfectly with the banana jam filling, creating a balanced dessert that wasn't overly sweet. The Chocolate Bear was equally smooth and creamy, and even the buttery cookie base was delicious. The strawberry bingsu was generously topped with condensed milk and large, chewy pieces of rice cake, making it the perfect dessert to share. Shilla remains Annandale's staple bakery and a gem.

The lemon has nice flavor,but that is a lot of mousse. Def not something you can eat in 1 go at…read moreonce, even for 2 ppl. I don't like what they call banana mousse, to me it tastes a bit like alcoholic sour banana ish? The avocado shape is super cute though. I tried to get these cute fruit shaped fancy dessert before at Layered,lined up for close to an hour and all those are gone quickly ..

Cream Cheese pound cake

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8 years ago

First time trying it out! Drove by this place the other day and had no idea what it was! Went in to try the mangonada and it was honestly so amazing and fresh! This place is really clean (I'm really particular about cleanliness) and will definitely be returning (sorry kung fu tea) read more

Thy T.

7 years ago

I've been dying to try this place for a while now and turns out this place is like a hidden gem! I love the service here, they were kind enough to explain their menu and introduced us to popular choices. The chè was delicious 10/10 would come again! You should check it out. read more

Jessica L.

7 years ago

I love their passion in love smoothie. I have tried all their coffees and my favorite coffee is French vanilla. Great customer service!

Ashley R.

7 years ago

took over 30 mins to get one drink and i get it and there's so much ice. definitely disappointed

Ngoc L.

8 years ago

good smoothies, decent price, clean, friendly. will come again. thank you

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I was in the mood for a sweet treat and something slightly cold for my drive home. So ofc a boba…read moretea sounded refreshing! I Ordered a taro smoothie :) the menu had a lot of really yummy options- my go tos are always either Taro or honeydew and they had both, so the decision was a little tough. I was intrigued by some of their options, like the rose milk tea! It definitely seems like there is some thing for every flavor profile one could be looking for. They certainly had a lot of coffee options, but I am unfortunately having to forgo coffee during lent. I liked how the cashier gave me a good recommendation. I was going to add some of the sea salt cold foam to my drink and she definitely did not recommend that considering the consistency of the foam. I appreciated that because I definitely didn't want to accidentally ruin my drink. My smoothie came out delicious! They did not skimp on portion, and they also did not skimp on the topping of the lychee jelly! I opted for 70% sweet and it doesn't seem that their drink drinks are overly sweetened to begin with. I definitely will want to come back again! The ambience was very cute. Minimal with some greenery, and I saw a couple ladies sitting in the corner, doing some crochet and yarn work. Very cute small cozy place to catch up with a friend or just relax after a work week.

This place is on the corner of the plaza with plenty of parking and walkable. Entering the store,…read moreyou are met with a sense of calm due to the plants and the general feel of the location. I was greeted almost immediately but also given time to review the menu myself without feeling rushed. As I ordered my drink, the employee answered my questions and was quick with making the drinks. The drink itself, their sea salt brown sugar boba, tasted sweet but overwhelmingly so. I recommend going here if you want a flavorful boba and a nice experience.

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Personally, this place is a hidden gem, one of the few local spots with Pandan!!! With board games…read morelittered while you wait . Got their Ube cloud, Croffle, and Pandan waffle... and it was pretty delicious. Oh, and they have banh mi too. For a lowkey Viet and Boba spot they have it covered.

Stopped in a few times now and this place always delivers. The last time I went, I met one of the…read moreowners and she had me taste test the salted cheese foam with the Brown Sugar Milk Tea - this has to be one of the best boba combos I've had in awhile. Not to mention, the atmosphere is really inviting and their customer service is amazing. A separate time we came in towards closing, and they had run out of the regular boba (not surprised as their boba pearls are really good). The owner gave us a coupon for the next time we come back just for the inconvenience. All in all a really great spot!

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Stopped by and took a break from all of the rain to enjoy a tea treat and snacks. The staff was…read morevery friendly and had patience with me asking questions while trying to figure out what I wanted to try. I like to try and venture from what everyone normally orders when I read reviews. So, I went with the Pikachu drink and added aloe vera jelly. I did add a chicken karaage snack, too. Service was quick and there is a good amount of seating available, too. Parking is ample although it was super busy during my visit and I had to circle a couple of times. At least it's free! My Pikachu drink was sooo good! I wish I had gotten the larger one instead. I've never had a yogurt tea drink and this was a great first experience! The chicken karaage was just as delicious! And there was a LOT for the price. Actually, pricing for everything seemed pretty good! I sat inside and enjoyed the Asian pop music in the background while enjoying my order. I was so impressed that I ordered another drink to go, the Brown Sugar Tiger Milk w/o toppings. I don't like super sweet drinks so I always order 10% sweet. It was still pretty sweet even cut down! It was good but a little too sweet for my liking while the Pikachu was the right amount of sweetness at 10% sweet. This location didn't have the Ube Milk Tea but that just means that I'll have to venture to support one of their sister locations so that I can try that drink, too!

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