That Viet Coffee is strong ok! The strongest I've had in the DMv but still good. I came specially for the special pikachu ice and it did not disappoint. I also got the jump grilled shrimp rice vermicelli and that was yummy. The restaurant is in a side street and lot of seating inside. Service was fine. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Cold Brew Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Family owned business! Super super nice staff members. A lot of historical political/military personnel have stopped by here. The GRILLED PORK VERMICELLI BOWL IS A MUST! They serve huge portions of food at a normal price. The spicy beef garlic noodles are also delicious if you're feeling more spicy and savory. If you're feeling in the coffee mood, highly recommend getting the Vietnamese iced coffee, there is a cute surprise! read more

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Delicious soft shell crab in generous portion; delicious salt / pepper shrimp as usual. We also love their mixed grill as well as combo appetizer. We ordered on an app called Chow Now, and our food was ready at Nam Viet quickly for self pick up. Nice containers with no leak. Well packaged. read more

Will definitely be one of my go-to local spots! I could tell management has formed a longtime connection with many patrons and cares about their community! The service as exceptional and my water never went below half full. The beef pho was amazing on a cold winter day and came out piping. Typically I do not like pork but I would eat this pork all day everyday! It was tender yet crispy and sweet. The sauce on the side was the perfect touch. I have a peanut allergy and the staff was very careful and accommodating. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Hanoi Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I only got the iced coffee with coffee ice cubes, no food though. The coffee is very dark, very sweet, and VERY strong. Had me shaking. If that's your thing, you'll love it! So cute; such a fun thing to try. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Loved the orange pork chops here. Reminded me a lot of orange chicken, but it wasn't battered and didn't seem fried. There were real oranges in the sauce which I really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of natural ingredients. The Vietnamese coffee was also super refreshing. The spots pretty hidden away, and I hadn't heard of it in the many years I've lived in NoVa but I definitely recommend this spot. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I ordered the beef pho bowl, and the portions were quite large. The broth was delicious too! I wasn't the biggest fan of the beef in the pho because it was a bit tough, but still a delicious bowl nonetheless. The service was pretty quick too. Note that they charge a 22% gratuity charge for parties more than 4..... read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

By far some of the best Vietnamese food in Arlington. Family owned, it has suffered a little bit as family members have passed, but they still make fantastic food. Their Pho is the only place I will eat it. It's authentic with the best broth you'll ever taste. I hope they always stay in business find people to care for it as much as the family has. read more

This place is an establishment, my family has been coming here for decades. Healthy, fresh, delicious food and excellent service. Great history as well. It's a must do when in the DC area. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Just unbelievably delicious cuisine, and so well done here. I get the shrimp and scallop skewers, and often the fresh shrimp roll to start. I love Vietnamese food for all the fresh ingredients, lots of lettuce to make your own wraps, shredded carrot, all on a bed of rice noodles with a nice sauce of your choosing. I haven't found a better Vietnamese spot since leaving DC. We will even pay for parking to dine here. Always get the iced coffee! read more

The service was exceptional. The servers, maintained a vibrant and welcoming demeanor and demonstrated remarkable efficiency, ensuring our orders were delivered very quickly. The menu successfully caters to both vegan and non-vegan palates, and the quality is outstanding. The dishes are generously portioned, incredibly delicious, and offer great value for the price. We highly recommend The Nam Viet Restaurant for anyone seeking a high-quality Pho in a nice setting. read more

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Finally visited Nam Viet Restaurant for lunch. A friend of mine raves about this place - so I wanted to try it out. It's a bit of a cruise for me from where I live, so I combined it with a couple of other visits in the general area. After looking over the menu - I already knew that I was going to sample their Pho Ga. The menu only lists one size - so I went with that. The Pho Ga came out in slightly less than 10 minutes. The plate of aromatics was fresh and in fine fettle. I first tasted the broth, then added in all the accoutrements. The noodles were slightly clumped, but I teased them out of the clump. The chicken broth had a slight hint of sweetness. Most of the chicken was tender - but I had two pieces that were tough and chewy. Overall, a good bowl of Pho Ga. Nam Viet does not currently accept Apple Pay - so I paid with cash. Service was good. #NamVietRestaurant read more

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Every 6-8 weeks, I come here for one thing and one thing only: Can Tho Crispy Glazed Baby Back Ribs. The meal is pretty simple, but so delicious: deep-fried baby back ribs coated in a sweet and salty fish sauce glaze. The ribs are always served piping hot, paired with a bowl of jasmine rice. The sauce is so good, you'll want to dump the entire bowl into the fish sauce glaze that floods the plate just to sop up every bit. Service is always very fast. The restaurant is huge, but I've never seen it packed; it seems like Nam Viet is the go-to spot on Clarendon, though, for takeout bc there are always multiple patrons and food delivery drivers coming in and out to pick up orders every time I go. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Can Tho Crispy Glazed Baby Back Ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Overpriced food and I definitely had a better pho in the area. Very unpleasant service especially for such a pricy but very basic Vietnamese cafe. And as an addition, a strong smell of cleaning products inside. Disappointed. read more

This restaurant is one of the OGs of the area in Clarendon known as Little Saigon 20+ years ago. Before all of what we know as Clarendon today this restaurant was part of a collective that were predominantly Vietnamese businesses. The ownership has stayed within their family and it's a staple of the community. You'll see all the photos and images of past presidents and celebrities that have stopped by - you'll be surprised who you'll see pinned! (Images coming soon) read more

Been eyeing this place for sometime now, wondering what that pho would taste like. Finally stumbled upon them when my taste buds were wanting something different and tasty.. Boy was I on the money!!! The service one the walk-in was exactly how it should be. Inviting and calm, we were seated right away. The restaurant was empty but got full up quick for the early evening rush. I was able to indulge in a pork belly with shrimp along with jasmine rice.. when I tell you this awoken my chakras and align my energy just right. My lady had grill chicken with vermicelli.. she loved it but me I was in love with it. I was thinking of getting a to go order but realize I'm being alil greedy. I will be return to my new pho spot in Clarendon.. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Let me tell you, if you're looking for an authentic experience, look no further. The food was absolutely delicious! I can see why they've been around for so long, the flavors, the texture and the portions were just right!! Service was speedy and friendly, which was another plus. There's plenty of room for large groups and they have a variety of specialty cocktails. We will be back!! read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Grilled Chicken & Rice Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

great food, quick service, easy to walk in, and closer than eden center. menu is fairly large and has a lot of the staples and some specials as well. Ordered the garlic crab noodles (good, nice chunks of crab, but wanted a bit more garlic/oil flavor), the bun cha (I think this is hanoi pork with vermicelli on the menu, great dish and delicious caramelized pork), the bun bo hue (great and filling, spicy soup), the fried spring rolls (big and delicious), and an iced coffee which was great. Will be back to try the soft shell crabs. read more

Came here near closing, but the staff was very quick and attentive. I got the tofu yellow curry, and it was pretty decent. The menu said it was spicy, but I didn't really think so. The curry itself is pretty good, but a bit overpriced. The cilantro and snap peas were also essentially inedible as the stems were hard read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My friend took my here and I was so shocked that I've never been here the many years I've been in the area. I can't speak for parking, however it's at a really convenient location as it's only a few steps away from Clarendon metro. I have street parking anxiety so this made me happy. Upon entering, I thought the restaurant was quite unique in the decor. It's casual yet not at the same time. Love that it's family owned and seems everyone is very nice here as well. There's lots of options on the menu with the exception of dessert. However the drinks offered gives you a taste of some sweetness if needed. Since there was so much to choose from the menu, I let my friend pick our appetizer and had assistance from our server to help me pick a drink and an entree. For starters we had the appetizer combo, for my drink I had the passionately yours and a coffee on my way out, and for my meal I was recommended the favorite crab meat and sausage fried rice. So what did I think? Loved the drink. I'm not big of a drinker but once in awhile I like to have a cocktail. The passionately yours was the perfect amount of sweetness and lightness. I hate overly sweet cocktails because I get a terrible headache the next day. I thought the appetizer had really good portions. The crispy spring rolls reminded me of California style. I'm Vietnamese so I love the different styles restaurant makes. I love that they didn't skimp on the garden rolls. I noticed that since Covid a lot of restaurants had to cut back and unfortunately the garden rolls became smaller in size (regardless I love them so much I order it when I can). It was also great that my friend didn't like them so I got to eat them all to myself. For my entree, although you wouldn't think much of a simplistic dish, I really enjoyed how it was seasoned. I asked for it to be spicy and it was perfection. Don't look down on homey suggestions because I find that sometimes they're better than intricate dishes. I ended up bringing it home because I wanted to try their coffee and let me say the fried rice was pretty delicious as leftovers. I'll definitely be back to try a noodle dish next time. read more

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In an area with many great Vietnamese restaurants, this is my favorite. My family has been dining here (and getting take-out) since the mid-1990's and the food has remained consistently great ever since. The staff is always friendly and attentive. My go to orders are the fresh garden rolls with tofu and either the Grilled Chicken with jasmine rice (the chicken is served on wooden skewers) or the combination fried rice. I also like the lemongrass tofu with mixed vegetables and the crispy spring rolls. My wife and kids also love the Pho Bo (Beef), the Grilled Beef with rice vermicelli. My only gripe is that they close at 8p on Fri/Sat. Other than that, this is an excellent restaurant that I highly recommend. read more

I love this place. Although parking is a challenge I usually find some. It's well worth it. The setting is semi-casual but still very comfortable for a date and the food is fantastic; it never disappoints. Service is always great too. This time I had the Anh Tai's spicy garlic noodles while my wife had the deep fried spareribs. So good. We also shared crispy egg rolls. read more

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amazing family owned restaurant in Arlington. Prices are reasonable and service always quick. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Five 5 Spiced Beef or Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Pretty music lulled me into a nostalgic state. Thank you. I couldn't taste the food because I had a cold, but it was good and there was plenty leftover. read more

I love the soft shell crab, but every dish I have gotten has been great. I'm critical of foods but it's definitely always on my list.

Generous portion of noodles and meat. Broth was flavorful. Egg rolls were thick and crispy! Definitely coming back. Great customer service. read more

I've been coming here for over a year now and every time has been great experience. I pretty much order the same thing which are the salt and pepper shrimp and Saigon style soft shell crabs (if available). Occasionally I order pho which is okay. Today I tried something new which is fried squid and scallops (taste the same as the salt and pepper shrimp), the seafood stir fry noodles and orange pork chops. All are very good. They have always been consistent and the service is always good. read more

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Still the best. Moved away from Arlington 20 years ago, but every time I visit this is a must stop by. And always an extra order of spring rolls to go! read more

Definitely 4 star experience. Great service. Great food. I had the Beef Curry. It was very tasty. Lots of great veggies and the beef was incredibly tender. The beef was a very nice cut. I also tasted the Pho and it was definitely 4star. Great service here too. Interesting and noteworthy too is the old school decorations at the front door. They had years of POW/war reunion and VIP photos. It was interesting. I've seen something similar in Korea. Definitely give them a try. read more

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I've been in this area too long to not have known about this hidden gem. I didn't realize how spectacular the food is at Nam Viet. The sampler appetizer far exceeded my expectations as it was better than most Vietnamese food I've had recently. The spring rolls were extra flavorful and had a great consistency along with the peanut sauce. The service was remarkably fast. I mean even as we finished ordering they came out with a plate of food. Pretty mind blowing if you ask me. I will be going here more often from now on... read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've been to quite a few Vietnamese restaurants and hands down this dish was my favorite! They had tons of vegetarian dishes to choose from! I've never had tofu so perfectly crisp and mint so fresh. This will hands down be my new go to. Can't wait to try their other dishes! Definitely don't walk by this place! read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Deep-Fried Tofu & Crispy Veggie Rolls with Rice Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Preface, I'm Vietnamese and been eating pho for probably most of my life, so I can tell when something is not right. Upon entrance I was seated promptly, I order the pho with extra meatball and brisket and an ice tea, the waiter was fast and efficient. The atmosphere is OK, not your typical in and out pho restaurant, would I take a date there? If I'm in a pinch. Onto the pho, the broth was made well, better than most but not the best in the area. The brisket was non-existent but the most concerning part was the meatball, it tasted very odd, possibly going bad. Price was on the higher side, would I come back? Probably not, would I recommend? No, honestly I would spend an extra 20 min to go to Eden center, you get much better food for a better price. P.s parking is very limited, bring coins for parking time. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Expensive for a bowl of pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The good here was not bad, but for what we paid, I had higher expectations. I don't think the Orange Pork that I had was Vietnamese, but it still tasted good. Very sweet. My wife ordered a Pho, but it had egg noodles like you would see in a typical ramen, and the broth was not a typical Vietnamese Pho broth. However, once again, it was good, so no complaints, just not what we were expecting. It's more of a fusion dish. My two suggestions would be to add images to your menu. I think more people would order items they typically would not if they knew what it looked like and secondly PLEASE clean the walls by the tables. There was food and sause splattered all over the place right next to where we were eating. Not very appetizing. Our total for the two dishes only at lunchtime (no drinks or appetizers) came out to $39. read more

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Nam Viet is a hidden gem in Clarendon, with a wide variety of delightful menu options, including a delicious vegetarian noodle soup (yes, with vegetable broth!) for us non-meat eaters. The service is fast, friendly, and responsive. On a cold, rainy, winter evening, you do not have to go all the way to Eden Center (also wonderful) for authentic Vietnamese food. We will absolutely be back! read more

The atmosphere is great. Staff was very nice. Location is perfect. Skip the pho. The broth is not very tasty and the noodles were way too thick and gummy. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and I'm so glad I finally picked a wonderful night to go. We were a little worried because at first it wasn't too busy but overtime the crowd started pouring in and the to go orders were piled on the table. The main star of the show that we had was the fried rice. Wow! I've never had fried rice that was so flavorful. I asked for it to be spicy and they really did deliver that. I believe it was hot chili oil but it coded every piece of fried rice and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the chicken, spring rolls, and mango salad. The flavor of the salad was a little bit odd to me but it tasted very fresh. read more

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Funny story, everytime I finish eating dinner next door I'll see this restaurant and think to myself "I need to try this place." Well, finally had some time yesterday to try them out! I went solo this time so hopefully next time I can get the who gang to go so we can order everything to try! If you're planning on going solo please be sure to get their springrolls. If you're ordering their pho, be sure to ask them for a side of pickle onions and make sure you hit it with Sriracha! Oh yeah paid parking outside, it's all street parking from the looks of it. read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Pho bo with added meatballs and brisket (and a side of pickled onions) - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Amazing service and food! I could eat here every week! Everything is so fresh and well prepared. Whatever you're feeling - soups, pho, fried rice, grilled meats, etc., you can find it here. Definitely easy to have a healthy meal (or not ), if you prefer. I haven't had it yet, but if you're in the mood, definitely order the coffee to-go! You'll love the presentation and get a little surprise on top. Thanks Nam Viet for being a local gem! read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Nam - Viet Vietnamese Style Grilled Salmon - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is THE place to get pho in the Arlington area. I am a vegetarian so i got the veggie pho (which is fantastic), but if they can make veggie pho have this much flavor, I can't even imagine what they could do with beef pho! read more

Nam Viet Restaurant - Veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I would give this spot 5 stars, but the reservation was too complicated. I tried calling to reserve, but it doesn't seem they take calls. I reserved online but never got a response/confirmation back. So I had to go to the restaurant myself before lunch time to see if I can make a reservation in person and I was easily able to. I think the reservation process is a bit confusing and not sufficient. BUT, the food was amazing! The portion of their meals is deff worth the price, in my opinion. We ordered so many dishes not one dish disappoint. I would deff come back here and eat some good Viet food! read more