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Pho Factory

4.3 (517 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Almost fully eaten well done flank steak pho
Monika M.

The best pho I've had in the area! Tender meat, fresh flavor, served hot hot, and plenty of meat - not digging for it. Veggie eggrolls came out fresh hot and crisp. Service was quick too

Meatball Pho
Crystal L.

Food, service remain static. Their AC has been out all summer. Not sure if they are ever going to fix it. Meanwhile they have one big fan at the back blowing some cool air to the tables. If you are not used to humid hot weather, this may feel uncomfortable to you.

Sharmane G.

A really good viet place with quality ingredients and a great price too! I got the Combo Rice noodle bowl and a fried Egg roll. It came with some sauce on the side (sweet/salty/umami). They chop up the egg roll which is nice. And you get a very nice portion of food for the price! It comes with the rice noodles combo meat (chicken, beef and shrimp I think) some other veggies , fried onion , and bean sprouts. Everything tasted great! The noodles were pretty plain and I wished I had ordered some soup too but the bowl was overall super good!

Hannah H.

Pho Factory is located in the small strip plaza that holds Grand Mart, and their menu offers starters, pho, rice dishes, vermicelli bowls, pan-fried noodles, fried rice, and vegetarian options. We came here for an early dinner, and we ordered: +the Vietnamese Summer Rolls - filled with shrimp, lettuce, basil, and thin noodles, wrapped in a rice paper, and served with peanut sauce; this was more noodle heavy, but it was still fresh and tasty; the peanut sauce was good, and I added sriracha to kick it up a bit +the Butter Fried Chicken Wings - marinated and butter-fried to crispiness; the hubs enjoyed these when it was freshly made; however, any leftovers didn't have the same taste +the #4 House Combination Pho - included rare steak, flank steak, and beef brisket; we opted out of the tendon, and one could request tripe to be included; as with pho, bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno slices, and lime were served; this had a good flavorful broth, and the noodles were super generous! +Grilled Shrimp vermicelli bowl - the noodles were ample, and this came with a great serving of lettuce, peanuts, bean sprouts, diced cucumbers, onions, mint, and a bowl of house special fish sauce; the shrimp were large and plentiful, but they did have a slight 'fishy' odor/taste to them; I'm thinking I may try the grilled chicken next time Staff were super friendly, kind, and welcoming. Plenty of parking, but the spaces are narrow. +great pho +friendly & kind service +parking in plaza lot

4. House Combination Pho
Sam N.

Great authentic pho place, not the best, but really good contender. We had the combination one and we were happy with the value and the quality of food, I wish the broth was a little more flavorful but nevertheless it was GREAT! I would go back and I recommend.

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Everything we ordered, pho, shrimp appetizer, noodles, and tea was delicious. We will eat there again soon!

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Ask the Community - Pho Factory

Is there MSG in Pho? The guy who answered when I called didn't know enough English to answer. 90% of the Vietnamese places here sell Pho with MSG... which is why I ask every time and always assume they do.

If you don't want MSG don't eat pho. I'd put your 90% number closer to 100 once you factor in different ingredients restaurants add that include MSG as one of the components. Also don't eat KFC, Doritos, Campbell's Soup, and Chick-Fil-A. Those… 

Is the food fresh here? Also, how busy is this place usually? Thank you

Yes, the food is fresh and very good.

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Caphe Banh Mi

Caphe Banh Mi

4.2
(1.3k reviews)
5.4 mi
$$

My go-to spot. Love the food. The warmth. The people!…read more It's consistent in every possible way. And my favorite spot to take friends who rave about other pho spots... yeah right.

We came to Caphe on the recommendation of some friends, but left disappointed…read more Some of the good at Caphe: the crispy roll is indeed excellent and the vermicelli fine. However, the young male staff is rather rude and indifferent. First, off there is a Wi-Fi available "Caphe Guest" (see photo). I asked one staffer what the password was, because Caphe is in one of those sections of Old Town where wireless access, like Verizon, is notoriously poor. The guy gave me some garbled answer and walked away. Alrighty, so I asked another staffer and he said he didn't know what the password was and walked away. That leads up to my order of chicken pho. I asked for no cilantro and that same waiter repeated my request for no cilantro. But when the pho was brought to my table, the green in the pho looked suspiciously like cilantro. I asked the waiter about it. He looked at the pho and said it was not cilantro. I took a sip and quickly determined there was cilantro in the pho. When I tried to get my server's attention, as he was standing in back of the counter, he saw me and haughtily turned away. So, I took the pho up to counter and asked that my order be remade. To Caphe's credit, Caphe did correctly remake my order.. But the pho broth was brown and had an odd canned flavor. It just wasn't very good.

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The front door and window.
The front door and window.
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Sloppy Banh Mi
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Saigon Rolls

Saigon Rolls

4.1
(180 reviews)
5.3 mi
$$

After a few misses on King Street, we decided to give Saigon Roll a try, and we're so glad we did…read more We ordered the Beef Pho and the pork vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and fried spring rolls. Both were excellent. My vermicelli bowl was the standout--perfectly seasoned grilled pork with just the right amount of spice, fresh vegetables and herbs, crispy spring rolls, and the perfect balance of noodles and toppings. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The pho was just as good, with a rich, comforting broth and tender beef that really hit the spot. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and simple--nothing fancy, just a welcoming place that lets the food shine. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We'll definitely be back. If you're craving fresh, flavorful Vietnamese food in Old Town Alexandria, Saigon Roll is absolutely worth a stop.

Service was quick and the server was friendly. There was no wait and I came here around 2:30pm in…read morethe afternoon during the week. Food was just 4/5. I had to take off 1 star because although the pho was delicious with flavor and good proportion of meat to noodles, the Vietnamese iced coffee was too sweet and the rolls I ordered to go were just okay to me in regards to taste and flavor. Overall, if you're craving pho, this is your spot but for the other items, I wasn't blown away. The restaurant was clean with a lot of seating. There's a lot of street parking available.

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Main dining area
Main dining area
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Pho Saigon Pearl

Pho Saigon Pearl

4.4
(148 reviews)
3.7 mi

Okay bear with me for a long review. I am passionate for this because I've been on a hunt for some…read more Pho and their mango sticky rice is good too! (fair warning they do sprinkle some peanuts on there, look out, if you are allergic)! In case you don't want to read the whole thing: 10/10 pho. The portion is so worth it! The flavor is amazing and so hearty yet refreshing. Also I am 99% sure my food came within minutes of ordering because I did not even get the chance to open my book. The way I rate pho, are two things, one, the noodles, and two, the broth's flavor. Noodles: Because nothing hurts more than a yummy broth with some overcooked noodles that breaks when you try to eat them. Pho Saigon Pearl is doing it right, their noodles are perfectly cooked, you can pick them up and they're not clumpy, they don't fall apart (literally God Bless) Broth: bone broth is soooo good for your overall health and every time when I am feeling slightly under the weather, I look for a good ole pho place for some yummy broth. No one wants flavorless and greasy broth, and it's awkward to ask for salt, but LET ME TELL YOU GIRLLLLLL THE BROTH (fantastic give me 14 of em) it is sooooo perfectly seasoned, it is perfectly salty and gives you that beautiful completed flavor of meat and veggies. The ambiance is nice, lots of lighting, clean interior and spacious set up. Overall: 10/10 would recommend. Literally kisses all around because I already feel better I CANNOT wait to come back again!

It was chilly yesterday! We've been having some crazy weather this week. So when I was leaving the…read morenail shop, I decided to stop in and check them out. Placed my order to go...clean spacious and wasn't crowded at all. I ordered the veggie pho, with a side of summer rolls and fried veggie spring rolls. The summer roll was delicious! Staff was welcoming and friendly...unfortunately I didn't feel like eating my soup when I got home so hopefully the hubs will have at it and let me know how it is.... Looks delicious! Full of yummy colorful veggies. Anyhoo- Happy Yelping!

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3. Fresh Summer Rolls with Shrimp
3. Fresh Summer Rolls with Shrimp
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Knorr Liquid Seasoning, whose main ingredient is mono sodium glutamate or MSG.
Sisters Thai

Sisters Thai

4.2
(556 reviews)
5.4 mi
$$

We had lunch here today and the restaurant looked really nice. We were the first one's here but the…read moreplace started to fill up quick. The staff, especially Cece and Hi were very friendly. They walked us to our table and was so accommodating. On an extremely hot day like today (103F) it was refreshing to walk into a nice cool and nicely lit and decorated place. It was very relaxing. The parking was off the street and is free for 2 hours. There were plenty of spots available just at the front of the restaurant. We ordered the Whole Fried Flounder and the Massaman Curry with shrimp and for dessert the Magnolia Creme Crepe. I am partial to good Crepe dessert... and this place offered different selection. A plus! The food was freshly prepared and was very tasty. I would recommend trying this place out. You will not be disappointed.

4 stars for the food 4 stars for the ambiance…read more3 stars for the service on the water refills, which was sporadic at best. Last night I brought a couple of friends over to the Sisters Thai in Alexandria ... because I had had good experiences in the past. We were seated at our table of four, and had to wait 20 mins to be served water from the start. That was unusual - and although the restaurant was busy it was not packed, so the delay was odd. We ordered the food which was great - high recommendations for the branzino, the crispy eggplant, the roti curry and the mango & sticky rice. The water service was challenging; at one point during the meal when a server came to do a refill, she spilled the water on the table near the food dishes - apologized - but didn't clean up! (It was not a few drops - it was a sizeable amount that warranted wiping up since our group had to reach over for the food dishes in the center). She took off after right after spilling it - and didn't come back! So I eventually caught the eye of another sever and asked for the water to be wiped down. The evening went on - the meal really noteworthy ... but water was clearly becoming more and more of an issue - and this was critical especially considering that the roti curry was spicy! After yet another 20 minutes of trying to catch the eye of anyone with a pitcher I had to get up and request water from the bar area. So although the evening was pleasant it was somewhat disruptive with this lack of coordination - which is really is a basic of any establishment. I would go back again for the food - although I'm disappointed that I brought friends along to try the restaurant and the service was not as expected. As I write this I want to add that if it was a one-off with a water delay I would understand - but it was consistently overlooked, without a spillage being wiped promptly that started to create a less than satisfactory experience. Thank you in advance to the Sisters Thai for more training for their staff on enhancing the customer experience.

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Homey yet delightfully fanciful interior
Homey yet delightfully fanciful interior
Cashew nut chicken
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Wonderful Asian

Wonderful Asian

3.9
(17 reviews)
4.2 mi
$$

Wonderful Asian is a nice gem of a find, as they offer an extensive menu of Chinese, Japanese…read more(ramen, hibachi), and even seafood boils. We came here for an early lunch, and we ordered: +Crab Rangoon - triangular-shaped, generously filled with the cream cheese/crab mixture; could have been a bit more crispy, as it was slightly chewy; the sweet & sour dipping sauce was a great complement +Chow Fun - we opted for the beef as a protein; the noodles were extremely wide, which was great; you can kick it up with chili oil and soy sauce; beef were plentiful +Mongolian Beef - lots of onions and scallions, this had a good flavor; you can add more of a saltiness to it with soy sauce This is definitely a family-run and -operated eatery, as the youngest son was taking orders and manning the register; all orders were made-to-order, so what you will be receiving will be super fresh! The owners were very kind, friendly, and attentive! There were a couple of tables inside, so we chose to dine in. Everything tasted fresh, not at all salty, and prepared with care and love. I'd love to try out their lunch specials and other chef specialty entrees on the next visit. Plenty of parking in the shared strip plaza lot. +fresh Chinese eats +made-to-order items +friendly service +plenty of parking in the strip plaza lot

We are very happy that Wonderful Asian has joined the neighborhood. Located in the same space…read morewhere Ken's Asian Bistro used to reside. This is a family-run restaurant and it was great to see that they had their very young son manning the counter and the cash register in a totally professional way. The menu is straight-forward with the usual and expected dishes. One dish I did not expect to see, but did, were hush puppies! Everything we ordered for takeout was excellent. Portions are generous and inexpensive. Note: there are two tables in the restaurant if you prefer to dine in. We ordered egg drop soup, crispy pork wontons, Mongolian Chicken and Mongolian Beef. The egg drop soup was better than your typical egg drop soup, with a flavorful broth and silky but still hearty texture. The wontons were packed with pork and came with a tasty bright red dipping sauce that complimented the wontons nicely. The Mongolian Beef and Mongolian Chicken are the same dish, with the only difference being the meat. These dishes were very well prepared with just the right amount of onion, scallion and sauce. The beef had a delicious slightly smoky flavor and was cut into nicely shaped pieces. The Mongolian dishes automatically come with white rice. Speaking of the rice, it had a great texture and just the right amount of moisture. Take out orders may take up to a half hour for them to be prepared, but it is well worth the wait. We will be back.

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Wonderful Asian
Mongolian chicken
Mongolian chicken
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Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House

Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House

4.3
(700 reviews)
5.5 mi
$$

Been a few times prior to reviewing, so I generally had a good opinion, but finally decided to…read morescrutinize them a bit more. Stopped in for dinner, and was warmly greeted and seated. Always appreciate the minimalist yet still eloquently-decorated aesthetic of the restaurants, complete with a window to view the kitchen, which itself seemed relatively clean and well-kempt. Ordered the Woodear Mushroom and Mint Salad, and the Mogu Shiitake Mixian Ramen. The mushrooms were light and chewy, yet savory with citric and garlicky elements, and overall very refreshing. The ramen was solid in most respects, with a decent variety of vegetables and multiple proteins, including tofu, shiitakes, soybeans and marinated egg (which I enjoyed despite typically not liking hard-boiled egg too much). The noodles were a little bland, however, and didn't taste like they absorbed much of the broth. Overall, I'd say 4.5 stars are more accurate; YbP Noodle House is a regular haunt for me because the quality is there in most respects.

Was really looking forward to hitting this spot given hype and local coverage on PBS. Wait staff…read morewas friendly albeit the place aseemed to lack any sort of management. Staff kinda doing their own thing. Our waiter/manager (?) was also having to make drinks which took a while. (We finished our first apps before drinks even arrived.) Food was creative albeit kinda all over the place. Some items unvailable as well. The Mixian noodles were tasty but we thought too many for the soups or bowls. Apps were good but still nothing over the top. Net net is not sure if worth hitting this spot again for a drive into Pentagon with other better Chinese options in the area.

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Mixian beef noodles
Mixian beef noodles
Fried chicken bao

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Fried chicken bao
54 Restaurant

54 Restaurant

4.4
(241 reviews)
8.2 mi
$$

The food was great. The service was decent. The restaurant was neat and clean. It was a little…read morepricey, I paid $30 for a banh mi sandwich, 2 fresh shrimp summer rolls, and a strawberry tea. I loved the tea. And it was crowd but I got my food fast. This was a Vietnamese restaurant

I came here with my girlfriend for a casual meal while we were visiting from out of state and…read morecraving some Vietnamese food. Before we even walked into the restaurant, we were informed that the left entrance door had been broken for quite some time. Since we had a double baby stroller with us, getting inside was a bit of a challenge and not exactly the best first impression. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 3/5 Service - 3/5 Food - 3/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant feels a bit old and dated and could probably use some updating. Interestingly, while the dining room definitely shows its age, the ordering system is modern and up to date. The contrast between the two was pretty noticeable. Service - Service was just okay. This is more of a casual setup where customers place their orders at the counter and the staff bring the food out when it's ready. There wasn't really anything memorable, either good or bad, about the service experience. What We Ordered - -Spring Rolls (Good) -Pho Dac Biet (Special Beef Pho) - The flavor was good overall, but the broth was only lukewarm when it arrived. A bowl of pho really needs to be piping hot, so this took away from the experience. -Grilled Pork Rice Plate - The pork was a bit too salty for my taste and was just okay overall. Final Thoughts - This was an average dining experience. The food was decent, the service was adequate, and the atmosphere was nothing particularly special. Nothing stood out enough to make me want to go out of my way to return, but I also wouldn't discourage others from trying it if they're already in the area. There are simply other Vietnamese restaurants nearby that I would be more inclined to visit first.

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Cafeteria style interior
Cafeteria style interior
Vietnamese coffee, crispy tofu, chicken wings.
Vietnamese coffee, crispy tofu, chicken wings.
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