We stopped by today for an early dinner with family and were seated right away since it wasn't busy. Menus and waters were brought out quickly, which is a nice start. Our server seemed a bit impatient and abrupt when taking our order (we asked how many spring rolls come in each order, and added beef meatballs to one of our pho orders), but we were mainly there for the food. The space itself is roomy, casual and comfortable, with tables spaced and seated far enough apart to not feel crowded. We started with the pork and taro spring rolls, which came out hot, cut in half, and impressively crispy! (Just as a heads up so you don't get scolded like we did - the pork and taro spring rolls come with two per order, and the price for both is a great deal compared to most pho establishments!) For our mains, we ordered three pho bowls and one dry noodle dish. The pho arrived warm, and adding bean sprouts cooled it down further rather than cooking them through. The dry noodle dish, on the other hand, was excellent in flavor, though also not very hot - likely due to the fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber) mixed in. Overall, a solid, filling meal, even if the service and the temperature of the food could be improved. Likely will be back (again, for the food), and will be better prepared (with no questions) for the less-than-stellar service next time. read more

Pho Sate - Satế Triều Châu Thịt Gà - Pho noodles with sauce (no soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

We've been loyal customers for over a decade - and that says everything you need to know about this place! Why we keep coming back: The Pho Sate is absolutely exceptional - we've tried this dish at countless Vietnamese restaurants over the years, and honestly can't find it done this well anywhere else. After 10+ years, the quality has never wavered. The broth is rich and flavorful with that perfect balance of spice and depth, the beef is always tender, and the fresh lettuce, herbs, and crispy garlic add amazing texture. But the real star? Their legendary roasted chili sauce (see photo) - that golden-orange chili oil is what dreams are made of! Savory, spicy, aromatic, and absolutely addictive. We've been eating this sauce for over a decade and it never gets old. If you love bold, authentic flavors, this alone is worth the visit. Consistently friendly and attentive staff - over all these years, the service has remained excellent. They recognize regulars, are genuinely warm and welcoming, and clearly take pride in their food and customer relationships. Plenty of parking - a practical bonus that makes every visit hassle-free. Why this deserves 5 stars: When you return to the same restaurant for over a decade, it's because they're doing everything right. The consistency in food quality, the authentic flavors, the warm hospitality - all of it has kept us coming back year after year. This isn't just good food; it's a place that's become part of our dining routine. Bottom line: After 10+ years as customers, we can confidently say this is the real deal. The Pho Sate is unmatched, that roasted chili sauce is legendary, and the entire experience is consistently excellent. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out on some of the best Vietnamese food around! Must-try: Pho Sate with the roasted chili sauce - trust us, we've been ordering it for a decade! read more

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EDIT 11/30/25 Left absolutely speechless, jaw on floor. Pho sate used to be my 5-star go-to pho spot pre-pandemic. Then pandemic era, all the staff changed sadly, and dropped down to 3-stars but I still went because of memories. But after today's visit, 1-star. We came for dinner, and the restaurant was busy, which was great to see since we hadn't seen the place packed like that in a while. We got seated immediately. But...the table they sat us at was dirty and not wiped down from the previous guests' meal. There were crumbs everywhere. When they finally came around with the menus, we asked the waiter to please wipe down the table for us before setting anything down. The waiter looked at the table, visibly annoyed, and proceeded to wipe down the entire table with their bare hands......! Excuse me, what??? I was so speechless, mouth wide open. The waiter looked at us with a face of 'OK it's clean' and placed the menus down. Absolutely disgusted. If this is how they wipe the tables, I don't even want to know what happens BOH. We should've walked out then, but in our speechlessness we somehow ended up staying. We ordered our regular sized phos and the pork taro rolls. First off, the pho broth was GREY... No pho broth should ever be grey. (FYI grey beef broth means the broth is either old from constant reuse/cooking or because the beef/beef bones used are old). The broth was OK, but you could tell there was no richness and deepness of flavor--there was a lot of post seasoning. They have skimped on portions while the prices have increased. For a table for three the amount of bean sprouts given was so minimal. The plate size has changed to make it seem like they've given you a full amount, but the bean sprouts were enough for just 1 person. The portions of the pho have drastically decreased as well. The amount of noodles is half of what it used to be. The pork taro rolls are possibly the only consistent item. Upon paying at the register, the waiter didn't even give me my receipt, and just said the total amount. I had to ask for it to confirm, and they were noticeably annoyed as they slapped the receipt in front of me. Never again. Goodbye to an era. read more

This was recommended by someone we just met for good Vietnamese but the portions were small and the beef pho broth wasn't really that good in my opinion. Maybe I'm spoiled by pho 75. read more

I came here for the chicken pho and the rolls. The pho broth has good flavor and the noodles are cooked well, and the meat is tender. The portion size is good for the price and it comes out hot and consistent. The egg rolls are crispy and tasty, even though they're on the smaller side, and comes with lettuce and dipping sauce. I also tried the Thai milk tea and it was sweet, balanced, and chilly so it hit the spot. Service is straightforward and the food comes out pretty fast. Also, the sate sate oil that comes with the pho is bomb, really elevates the pho. read more

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If you're Asian, have lived in the area long enough, and love pho, chances are you've heard of Pho Sate in Falls Church! This spot has been a local staple for years, and for good reason. They serve up a wide variety of Vietnamese noodle dishes, but their pho is the star--always piping hot, savory, and perfectly balanced in flavor. Never too salty, just consistently satisfying. The prices here are also very reasonable, especially compared to other pho spots around the DMV. I've tried quite a bit from their menu over the years, but on our last visit, I went with the eye round and meatball pho (#114), paired with my all-time favorite pork taro egg rolls. The flavors are just as good as I remember from my very first visit years ago--reliable, comforting, and delicious. Highly recommend for anyone craving a solid bowl of pho! read more

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Reasonable prices, large seating area, very tasty noodles. The service was not super fast, it was quite busy during our visit. The large sized bowl wasn't too much larger than the regular, so keep that in mind if you're hungry. read more

Pho Sate - Pho 104 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Was craving pho so wanted to try this place out. We were curious about this sate sauce that is unique to this place. Pho was really good, and went to another level with the sate sauce added in. (They will bring the sate sauce with your pho, no need to order it separately unless you want more!) Loved dipping the cruller into my broth too. The meat was tender and they gave a lot of tendon pieces. Definitely worth the $$. The pork taro rolls were tasty and worth trying. Shrimp dumplings were crispy but nothing too special in my opinion. Service and ambiance is super casual. This is the kinda place I'd come on a Sunday hungover wearing sweatpants. Afterwards recommend hitting the Vietnamese bakery next door for some bubble tea and some treats to bring home!! read more

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What a green restaurant - meaning the walls are extremely green. There's pho broth was ok, not as tasty as expected but good price at around $13. The service was good, and there was a decent lunch crowd. There's plenty of parking. read more

Pho Sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

AMAZING!! Very quick service!! Lovely restaurant - very clean - food is fresh and tasty you'll love it here can bring kids - a lot of space!! They show that utensils are sanitized which is amazing and the shrimp was so fresh and tasty - bubble tea was soooo fresh I was happily surprised read more

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I had heard about this place and needed to try it out. It was quick seating, but they were out of brisket so had to get the flank which was not great. The large pho bowl also was not enough to keep you satisfied, and the broth was alright. I feel like under normal circumstances the place is good, but because there are other amazing places in the area it is hard to put in that upper tier. So it was an ok place and at least they take card. read more

Excellent pho (I had the large #103 with beef eye round, flank, tendon, and bible tripe), and the large was a good portion and very doable if you're hungry and the right proportion of noodle for me. Broth tasted clean and not full of additives, and the sate sauce was excellent and flavorful. Quick and good service. The place is sparse but clean enough so no complaints here. This will be a go to pho place for me going forward! read more

The best dry noodle house in the DMV area. Pho Sate specialize more in Chinese hủ tiếu, sate noodles bowls, and pan fried drunken noodles plates. Mì khô and phở xào bò are my weekly go to dishes here. 5 stars Definitely not a Vietnamese pho shop because they use Hủ Tiếu broth for their phở. Phở has strong star anise and cinnamon flavor as Hủ Tiếu does not. read more

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Service: super quick Food: I'm Vietnamese so I'm very picky with the places I will go and get my pho on. This is my go-to spot for pho. I had a start of a cold so had to get something warm. My favorite thing about this place is the sate. It even inspired me to make my own at home now!!! Ambiance: it's a pho restaurant. Mom and pop place so you are getting a casual dining restaurant. read more

Pho Sate - Pho thai - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

When Pho is the main thing in your menu, you know it's about to be great. Stopped in immediately after landing at Dulles extremely hungry and excited for Pho! They were really busy so it took a while to be seated but it was worth the wait. The broth was so flavorful and light and I love how they added a house chili oil automatically with the pho toppings. My friend swears by this place and might be their biggest fan so I'm glad I could try it out! read more

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The meat was old and chewy. The pho broth was below average. Noodle was decent. Service was non existent. Over a decade ago, this place was good...now, horrible. read more

Pho Sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Great! Open late. Affordable, quick service Got 3 dishes for $38 Duck was amazing and soft, flavorful, Chilli sauce delicious read more

Pho Sate - Seafood noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This is one of those no frills hole in the wall restaurant. You sit and order from an extensive menu. Their spring rolls are delicious but small and greasy at times. The pho is a bit too sweet for me but good amount of noodle and meat. Our go to is the dry noodle with soup on the side. We always get extra hot sauces that come with the dish. Recently, I started to order their beef with wide rice noodles. The beef is always tender and usually a good amount of noodles. Only difference between their version and at a Chinese restaurant is they are a bit sweeter. As far as service, if you need something, you have to ask one of the waiters. read more

Pho Sate - Stirred fried beef with wide noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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While the ambience is sort of plain, the food is consistently good. This is my go-to place for pho.

I'm back :) this was the same waiter that served me last time I came! I appreciate the nostalgia and the waiter's great service. The pho tai is a classic, but I'm not sure why it didn't feel the same as last. The sate wasn't spicy, but I thought it should at least have a little kick. The meat wasn't as much as before, I feel. I understand restaurants cut back due to expenses, and it's such a shame because I thought of this restaurant so highly not so long ago. The ambiance was the same as before, just no AC and with a big fan that helps. Nevertheless, I still have faith in this classic Viet favorite and I intend to come back and report positively on it! read more

Pho Sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Came to Pho Sate with a larger party (12 people) and we were seated right away. They have a large selection of pho and bun options, plus lots of other dishes depending on what you're interested in. I got the #504 and A-2 which both hit the spot on a cold January evening. Service was very accommodating, the food came out quickly (within 15 minutes) and the flavor was great! They also have a good beverage menu if you happen to be in the mood for a taro, durian, or avocado smoothie. read more

Pho Sate - #504 - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The pho is my favorite pho in Northern Va. the service is scary. The coconut jelly drink is so good except it was undercooked. If the pho didn't make fireworks go off in my head I dunno if I would trek to get this. I can't break up with the memories and msg read more

Nothing beats a weekend morning bowl of pho. My wife and I are new to the area and constantly on the hunt for pho places to satisfy our routine craving. As my wife does not eat beef, we always appreciate restaurants that carry a variety of options outside of basic beef and chicken pho. Pho Sate in Falls Church offers a large, appealing menu of more esoteric noodle soups, so we checked out the shop on a recent Saturday. My classic beef pho possessed an aromatic and richly flavored but clean broth. The spice and umami backbone of the broth was ideal, however the portion of the meat itself felt a bit skimpy. Additionally, the normally rare slices of tai arrived to our table fully cooked, which felt like a big miss. My wife enjoyed her hot and sour seafood soup, which had a shellfish broth accented with citrus and chili. The soft and bouncy seafood sausage in that dish had a great flavor and was a highlight of the bowl. Of course, both of our soups benefited from the eponymous spicy and smoky sate, which was among the best renditions of the condiment we have tried in the area. Service and setting are essentially as expected for a neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant, though we did find the staff here friendlier than usual. The total damage for our two bowls was around $30, right on par for the area. Note that this place is cash only. Overall, we enjoyed Pho Sate and anticipate it becoming a regular member of our pho rotation for its broader menu of more unique noodle soups. read more

The service was good and quick. The pho wasn't anything extraordinary but it is still good pho for a good price read more

Pho Sate - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Always a pleasure. I tend to be reliable and get the large 101, a little bit of everything. Also don't pass on the chicken egg rolls. Yum! read more

Pho Sate - Pho, large - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

It was a cold and rainy evening, and I was in the mood for a hot bowl of pho. I was near Pho Sate, and decided to give it a try. Our party of nine was seated a few minutes after putting our names down on the list. The first thing I noticed about the menu was their prices are much lower than most pho places with regular to large bowls ranging from $12-$13. I tried the pho and their egg rolls, but were tasty. The pho broth is pretty light, and definitely is improved by adding their sate sauce. The sate isn't quite spicy, and is rather flavorful. The space looks dated, but the service was quick and efficient. I would definitely return if I'm in the mood for a solid bowl of pho. read more

Pho Sate - Fried dough sticks and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Pho Sate offers starters & appetizers (pork taro egg rolls, chicken egg rolls, twist cruller, etc.), pho, rice noodle soups, egg noodles/wonton soups, and a nice selection of smoothies/boba. We've ordered: +the Cha Gio Thit Ga - 4 chicken egg rolls, filled with ground chicken and onions; this comes with a side of sweet chili sauce +the #107, the Chin, Nam - comes with brisket and flank, and a generous amount of vermicelli noodles +the #114, which was the Ga (Thit Trang) - comes with shredded all-white chicken meat I usually love the sate sauce, but on recent visits, the flavor of the pho broth and the adding of the sate sauce didn't help much. +friendly service +plenty of parking read more

They have sriracha again! Dangerous chipped water glasses, sticky tables and good pho again. This is what I remembered about this place when they had 1/3 the space. Other places are still better overall, this is no longer worth the trip unless you like the oily hot sauce. read more

Pho Sate - I cut my lip on this damaged glass, this is a new one. - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Consistently good and with friendly fast service. Can't ask for more. Got reccomended their laksa and it was amazing. Hearty. Almost like a chowder. An amazing viet coconut chowder. The pan fried was delicious too as always. Place is big and booths r inviting. I just wished I lived a little closer to this place. Oh the laksa takes time to prepare so be patient. read more

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Food here was great! I got the chicken laksa, and the portion was plenty and well worth for the meal. I appreciated the chili oil and additional sauces. Food did take a while to come out, but service was nice and quick. Would return! read more

Pho Sate - laksa - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I don't really go to Pho Sate to dine in often but for carry out, we sometimes do. There's lots of ample parking and there's also a Vietnamese Bakery you can check out right next door when you're done eating if you were curious, wanted to buy something to take home with. Inside, the decor is pretty basic consisting of wooden tables, and the green painted walls. I guess in a way it feels like home because it's nothing fancy. It's just a place that you go to dine in at and then you leave. I got Cha Gio or Crispy Egg Rolls. They had a nice crunch, consisting of Taro, onions, ground pork. Served with a side of Nuoc Cham or Fish Sauce, it's very tangy and I think you can go no wrong. The egg rolls were fresh although it did take a while to get our appetizer. Our food came right after and I got Banh Pho Ap Chao Sate Thit Bo Xao (Stir Fried Fat Rice Noodles tossed with sliced beef, bean sprouts, onions, and spicy sate sauce ). Honestly I only go here for the dishes that have the Sate sauce because it's really good. Call me crazy but I like to add more for that spice. The noodles were pipping hot, where I had to wait for it to cool down before eating. Absolutely delicious. I think people who enjoy stir fry will enjoy this dish as it's similar to Thai drunken noodles. I can not recommend this highly enough. Since it's next to Pho 75, I can also recommend this place as a back up option. The Sate Sauce is what keeps me coming back! ( Or at least for take out ) read more

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This has been my go to Pho spot for over a decade. I just dined here again last night and realized I've never written a review. Gasp! This is long overdue. The pho is delicious and it comes out steaming hot and quick with all the fixings. I swear the pho here has healing powers! Whenever I'm feeling a bit sick, this soup gives me life. Regular size is perfect, but go large if you're hungry. Pro tip... The spring rolls are also very delicious! This place is super casual and no frills. Nothing fancy! The seats on the booths are torn (but this doesn't bother me). It's clean and they have very friendly and professional staff. 5 stars for sure. I'll keep coming back! read more

Pho Sate - 109 Brisket & flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This is our go-to spot because it is tasty, consistent, and has fast service. The pho is really decent and they have great crispy spring rolls. It's a no fuss kind of place, with easy parking, very reasonable prices, and lots of seating so you don't have to wait. The only reason for not having a 5/5 is because we've had better meat elsewhere (but the broth is on point!), the interior design is in need of a refresh, and they're always pushing around these loud carts if dishes; but hey, maybe that adds to the charm :) read more

I've been to this place when I was young and revisited this place in 7 years. I was very disappointed by food quality when I visited Monday night. I tried their pho & 410. Pho is not the same anymore. Soup lost that richness and almost tastes like the one from supermarket without depth, and brisket & steak were yellow as if they've been sitting there for quite long and chewy as well. I had to throw away most of the meats because it looked poisonous. For 410, it was very spicy from chili oil which was okay, but romaine inside tasted weird as if it went bad...so not sure how I would feel tomorrow morning. YES - I would not return again. There are so many better pho places that offer real pho at a better price. I didn't really have an issue with services though. Our servers were nice, but I think they really need remodeling. Many seats were ripped & teared and crooked so be careful when you sit, you might accidentally move the seats! read more

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What a restaurant? I am Waiting 1 hour. No drink to offer. Too long, I asked and after a while, waiter came to say to forget the order. Bad service. No apologize. read more

This another pho restaurant I went to in the last month. Pho 75 had a long line, so we tried this one. I must admit that I really don't see a huge difference between pho 75 and this one. You can go to either of them as they are located close to each other. I ordered the traditional broth with all meat option. Extra cartilage on the side with some broth so I can use for another meal. It just costs you a couple of dollars for extra meat option. Highly recommend it as it could be your another meal. The broth was very delicious and all the meat was cooked very well as well. Loved the meatballs. This was my first time trying meatballs in the pho. I love making my pho extra spicy. I add a lot of sriracha and jalapeños to it. Ambiance is good and the service was great as well. They have plenty of parking spots in this area. Highly recommend it. read more

Hands down the best Pho spot in the area. Quality meat and the best broth. Been going here since the 90's. I've tried most of the other local spots and they don't compare. Pho 75 is a far second. read more

Get their chicken egg rolls. So good. Whenever we go, we order 5-6 orders so we can keep them in the fridge for everyone in the house to grab, zap it in the air fryer, and bang! good as fresh fried. Oh by the way, the PHO is good too! read more

I usually go to Pho 75 but this is better. The broth is of similar quality but Pho Sate gives you better beef at a lower price. My only complaint is they mixed up our order and gave us the wrong toppings. read more

Pho Sate - Regular beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Delicious! Food came out quickly and portions were good. I definitely recommend this place and will come back I got the pork and taro egg roll which was hot delicious and came with a yummy fish sauce Pho 75s broth can't be beat but this places comes close. It's just good. The meat cuts are great. Soft tendons are cut thick so they're nice and chewy The sate sauce that comes with the pho (on the side) adds great flavor to the broth read more

Pho Sate - Pho beef noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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