My favorite pho, by far, I've had on this continent! The spicy lemongrass pho broth has such a rich and comforting flavor, and I love that you can choose-your-own heat level--quarter spicy, half spicy, full spicy, etc. I also--as someone with a partner with Celiac--love that the pho is gluten free (so long as you don't add soy sauce, plum sauce, etc. which never comes in the soup). My partner and I loved eating in here pre-pandemic with the communal dining and the friendly owner. Though we're only doing take-out now, I can confirm (based on many, many orders) that the food is great at home, too! read more

Based on generally good reviews, I decided to try this place for the first time. I ordered on site to take away. The owner messed up my order instead of two main courses I only got one and unfortunately I only realized this once I brought the food back home. Further disappointment an $11 plate of "shrimp and vermicelli" came with exactly THREE shrimp and a few specks of other stuff . God knows what that stuff is. WONT GoO BACk read more

I ordered two beef pho & had them add shrimp. I picked up my food at 8:30 & they close at 9. One of my orders had shrimp and the other didn't. I called back to inform them of this and the Spanish lady that answered the phone told me I didn't order from them and they were closed she then hung up on me. I called back 6xs and she kept giving the run around then would hang up. I had to go back up there to get my shrimp and they were still nasty and rude & the Pho was average at best. Go elsewhere read more

Been eating here for years. The food is consistently delicious. The crew is solid and management is awesome.

When I first moved to Washington DC, I struggled to find Asian restaurants that felt like home. It seems that the culture of DC seems to Americanize Asian food both in price and taste, which takes away from the mom and pop ambience that I crave. Also, all of the Asian restaurants which I would prefer in DC are in Virginia's Eden Center. No car, no luck. Fortunately, I stumbled onto Pho Viet, and this place has everything I could ever want in a Vietnamese place. Hearty bowls of pho, love from their wait staff, and an ample selection of dishes. I would highly recommend that anyone try their lemongrass special pho. It is around $11 and makes you smile after every bite. A few of my Vietnamese friends have said that they don't like the broth, but I absolutely love the pleasant flavor and aroma. There is enough meat that comes with every bowl. I would have loved to give Pho Viet a full 5. However, some times when I visit, I have to wait 10-15 minutes on a busy night because it is just that gosh darn popular. Also, if you don't like sharing a table with strangers, you may not like this place, but sharing tables with people is always common place in most Asian restaurants I have visited and is commonly found in Asian culture. The rice dishes here are also good. If you want the full experience, I would highly recommend dining in. It is hard to construct pho the way a restaurant would do it, but maybe that is just me. I highly recommend Pho Viet for a good mom and pop meal. The wait staff is also welcoming, and I just feel at home whenever I visit. read more

Pho Viet is in the ground floor floor of one of the area's row house on 14th Street and about a 5 minute walk (north) from the Columbia Heights Metro Station. Dining room is tight and a little dark with family-style seating, so if you are a couple, expect to share the table with others. Menu contained standard Vietnamese dishes and prices were a little cheaper than other Vietnamese eateries in the area. Dining room was full and they appeared to be doing a lively carry-out business. Wait service in nonexistent once food arrives about 5-10 minutes after ordering. Pho was fine, not the best I have had, but also not the worst. My wife was disappointed with her noodle dish that tasted too much like Chinese take-out. Bathrooms qould benefit from roach traps. There is a growing Vietnamese population and number of Vietnamese restaurants in this area, so I think we will skip Pho Viet in the future. There is a growing number of Vietnamese restaurants in this area, including Pho Viet USA, which in my opinion is better, and right across the street from the Georgia Ave-Petworth station on the Green/Yellow lines. read more

Hands-down the best pho in all of DC, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan. They have a spicy vegan broth that is absolutely unmatched. I crave this all of the time. They don't use any delivery service apps, but it is 10000% WORTH IT to go pick up. read more

Really good Viet place in DC! Even though its a bit far away from the heart of DC, do make the trip and visit this hole in the wall. The neighborhood may seem a little bit sketchy but the food is great. There's some street parking depending on the time of the day. I ordered the lemongrass pho which apparently was extremely spicy so I asked for 1/4 spicy. The broth was delicious and nothing like I've had before. The service was quick and our pho noodles came out within like 5-10 minutes. The portion size was perfect for me, but my brothers hoped for more meat. I also tried the thai iced tea which tasted as if were brewed instead of just made from a powder mixture. Overall a really great and inexpensive place for food! read more

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Just got takeout and was very disappointed that my once-favorite pho place has gone so far downhill. I ordered the beef and shrimp vermicelli noodle bowl, papaya salad, and fresh spring rolls. Nothing was seasoned on any dish. The most outrageous thing of all, though, was how watered down the sauces were. The nuoc cham had zero flavored and looked almost clear. The peanut sauce was watery and flavorless too. There was no saving grace, unfortunately. I only ate a few bites of the meal before deciding on ordering in something else. read more

Similar to how pho is served in Vietnam following the atmosphere. Only one size bowl and it's on the smaller side for me. I'm not a fan of the broth, but everything else in the bowl was alright. The broth appears light, but has a hint of sourness that I dislike which is preference. The eye round steaks are cut small, but the brisket is well made. If you're looking for fast pho this is the place to be. The pricing is alright, but not a place I would return to. read more

Pho Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am soooo happy. As I was walking today, I decided to take the long route which landed me in front of PHO VIET. It was like a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE as I haven't walked this way in a few weeks, it wasn't there last time I walked that direction, and most of all...I ADORE Vietnamese food (real Vietnamese food, which you can get there...ie: crispy egg rolls wrapped in lettuce dipped in fish sauce, hot steamy bowls of pho, ban mi with layers of goodness, chicken and pork dishes on rice, etc, etc, etc). Thus far, I have NOT found real Vietnamese in DC until today - the day of the Christmas miracle. Or did I say that already? I had the egg rolls. So perfect I ordered more. When I asked for extra lettuce they brought me more beautiful pieces - not wisps of iceberg nonsense. Then they brought my pho and it was equally lovely - warm, meatballs, hot sauce. I began to realize I just found my new fav restaurant. I was so excited that I had to meet the owners: Nina and Michael. I suggest you meet them, as well. I suggest you compliment them after you have eaten their wonderful food. And I suggest your bring your friends and support this lovely, tiny new DC institution-in-the-making. read more

Pho Viet - The Owners: Nina & Michael - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Take it from a Vietnamese guy who lives in VA where there are an abundance of Pho restaurants. The spicy lemongrass Pho from Pho Viet is the best Pho I've ever had in my entire life. The best ever. Tip: Ask for half spicy if you can't handle the heat. Full spicy is legit spicy. It will burn your face off. read more

Pho Viet - Mind blowing. - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was sure there was another Vietnamese restaurant in the Columbia Heights area - one night a man who walked along side me at Columbia Heights pointed out that he helped constructed the restaurant. However strangely we couldnt find it. It turned out to be further down Columbia Heights near Parkwood not Park St. It was definitely more of an iffy area. The restaurant sat in the basement of this building right across from an Exxon gas station. The restaurant looked new, probably a 20-seater at the most plus the bar area. It was bright inside with Anthony Bourdain's asian episodes playing in the background - it was Thailand at the time. Unlike Pho 14, they had more than just pho on the menu. There were rice and bun dishes as well. However if anything could cure a hangover, it would be pho! I liked the pho menu it had a variety as well from Pho special with different cuts of beef - eye round, flank, tendons and meatballs. I liked that they had the eye round and meatball choice. We also ordered the fried spring rolls - they came out piping out, we liked the fillings and the dipping sauce. When the pho came out, I felt a sign of relieve, the meat was served still raw in the soup like most good Pho places. After swishing them in the hot broth - the meat gave the soup some color as well as just lightly cooked so it was still very tender. The soups was on the bland side but was flavorful. I added some salt and it was perfectly balanced the way I liked. The server was very attentive and nice. The only few things were that there was some heavy knocking from constructions upstairs, the door was not always shut when people walked in and out of the restaurant so it would get really cold, last thing was I heard that they did some illegal dumping of grease in the storm drain and was fined for it. Pho Viet catered to a different crowd than Pho 14, more asians and locals. read more

Food: 3.5 stars Service: 1 stars [I deleted my original draft of this post. It was a personal vow of mine to not review any establishment based purely on emotions at the time being. Now that I've had time to re-assess the situation, I can compose this post with a clear and open mind.] Prior to my latest visit to Pho Viet, I only had GREAT things to say about the restaurant. The lemongrass pho is unique and delicious -- no other pho shops in the area could compare. It was a place I would take my outtatowners to try, and would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. It was considered a treat every time I drove 45+ minutes away to enjoy this delicious bowl of noodle soup. However, I would admit, my sentiments toward Pho Viet has completely and utterly changed. It seemed, as of late, that because their business is doing quite well, the owners have began neglecting their customers. There is absolutely no system or priority for incoming patrons. While waiting, you can see finished customers waiting for their check and sitting idling after finishing their meal. When finally seated, if you don't know what you're having immediately, you can safely assume that the server will finally take your order 20 minutes later. And bringing water to the table another few minutes after. Particularly, the instance for this review, a boy (owner's son/nephew probably), no older than 16 years old, was serving the dining area. My first encounter with him since dining at this shop many times prior. No smile. No hello. No welcome. Not even a thank you. Everything was muttered under his breath. His face was either a frown or a blank stare. He looked like he hated his life working there. The kid took our order with not much more to say than an "Okay. Okay. Okay." Would it kill you to say, "Thank you"??? The wait time for the meal to come out was another story in itself. We watched as other tables who sat down after us receive their food first. 15 minutes pass. Another 15 minutes. Finally they brought out the three bowls of pho. Mine came out nearly dry, the broth not even enough to cover/cook the raw beef on top, and half the noodles exposed. I asked the kid if I could have some more broth. He stared at me blankly and finally said, "Okay." At this point, this boy was on my sh*tlist. Seriously, wtf. He goes off and does other things while I sit there waiting for the broth. I decide to bring my bowl up to the counter for service from the owner. The kid runs up and intercepts me, and says "It's coming." I said, "Are you going to bring it to me? Because I've been waiting forever to eat my soup. It's cold now." All the kid could muster up was, "It's coming." I sat back down and waited for whoever to bring out extra broth for my, now cold, noodle soup. Our neighbors, who sat down after us, received their meals and had already finished eating. SMDH. I finally get to eating. The lemongrass pho broth itself was familiarly delicious, tasty and belly-warming. The portion size of meat, however, was measly and disappointing. I guess you can't win them all. We finish our meal and immediately ask for the check to free up space for incoming diners. Again, the lack of response from the kid was the cherry topper to our experience at Pho Viet. He handed bills to other tables who asked for their check after we finished, while our group sat and watched. He blatantly ignored our request. We were able to flag down a person from the kitchen for our bill, quickly paid, and left the shop with a quickness. Bottom line: Customer service is everything. No matter how amazing or delicious the food is, no matter how one-of-a-kind your restaurant is, but if you are waited on by a server/owner who was downright rude, you can damn well count on me to never coming back again. Unforgivable. I'm sorry. read more

Pho Viet - Good but not good enough. Dry on the broth. Meat wasn't cooked, and noodles half exposed. Sloppy, Pho Viet. VERY SLOPPY. - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Being Vietnamese, I swear by my mom's cooking and rarely do I dine out at Vietnamese restaurants. However, I have to give Pho Viet a 5 star rating for it being an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in DC! With being away from home, I've been missing my mom's home cooked delicious meals. In the midst of my homesick blues, a friend took me to eat at Pho Viet and now I am in love with the chili lemongrass pho there! I have to NOTE that pho is NOT my favorite Vietnamese dish at all, and the only pho I ever liked eating was my mother's. However with the cold weather, I gave in to my friend's recommendation and could not have been happier with it. I ate the whole thing and devoured every last drop of the savory broth. Its only midweek and I've gone there twice already. This is dangerous, but in a good way. Take it from a Vietnamese native, try their chili lemongrass pho! You will not be disappointed, it is truly the best I ever had! (this means a lot coming from a Vietnamese person who doesn't even like pho :)) read more

I'm changing my review. The more I eat Vietnamese in DMV, the more I'm convinced that Pho Viet is the best there is. Their Pho has blown everything I've had out of the water. The place is tiny and gets packed quick, but it's easily the best Vietnamese I've had in the area. Yes, that includes Eden Center. Also, the servers (though sometimes overwhelmed) are really nice. And the owners seem really keen on making the place shine. I've been pretty consistent about eating there once a week. I'd say my body's about 50% pho at this point. Which is why it gets a five. read more

located in the heart of columbia heights, this place is a wonderful little hidden gem. here are some of the highlights: 1) pricing for each item is amazing! all the pho bowls come in regular/large sizes, have plenty of broth, and side vetegables are offered generously. 2) based on the short little experience I had in the restaurant, it was noted that there are many locals that come frequently to this place! the lady knew everybody and was catching up with everybody. I loved that! 3) I got the summer rolls and they were a bit hard on the edges and not as tasty as I thought. I wouldn't recommend them! 4) the pho broth was fresh, the noodles were perfectly cooked. it was perfection in my mouth! 5) seating is very limited. I would call in advance! read more

Pho Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

NOT AUTHENTIC PRETTY DISGUSTING! The worst pho i've ever had in my life. My first time was a few months ago i ordered take out and went home and i noticed the broth was bland and tasted like DISH SOAP I even let my cousins try the soup and they agreed. Last night me and my aunt walked to the closest pho near us. ( I totally forgot that i've been to this location before) When we got there i noticed i've been to this place a few months ago and hated my experience but since we walked and i was with my aunt i decided to give it another chance. ( We order take out) When i got back to the house and started to put the soup together i notice they forgot my lime. I was eating the soup and noticed how bland it tasted. The chicken taste cheap and old. That's not even the worst part i noticed a piece of HAIR in my soup. I'm disgusted and sad. Pho is my fav soup so it sucks to go out my way for something so trifling. I'm going back tomorrow to get my refund. This place is DISGUSTING AND IT'S NOT AUTHENTIC ! The front lady at the cash register seemed like she had a attitude in the front. I also called about the hair in my soup and someone answered and said they were closed and hung up. If your reading this don't go and pick these options instead. AMAZING PHO OPTIONS IN DC!!! 5 Stars. Pho viet 14 - Colombia Heights Metro Pho 88 Noodles & Grill -Gallery Place China Town Metro Pho 78 -Union Station Metro read more

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Umm... YASSS! Gimme more, baby! First off, this place is a hole in the wall, which was my first indicator that this place was going to be good. Well, someone told me it was really good which should of been my first indicator but I didn't take him seriously. You have an option to make it spicy with their spicy lemongrass. This stuff is gold. I got the vegetarian bowl which would probably be pretty bland without the spicy lemongrass. l wish they sold it in jars and I would make it at home and have pho in the morning, pho in the evening, pho at supper time when pho has spicy lemongrass, I can have pho any time! If you're not confident in your spiciness level, go train and build up your tolerance and come back. This stuff is going to make you sweat a lil bit & maybe cry a lil bit. I asked for extra spicy, which idk if they did or not, but they aren't playin'. We also got egg rolls which came out piping hot and they were good and full of grease. I ordered the tamarind drink. I love tamarind so I liked this, naturally. It came with peanuts which seems strange but I enjoyed it. The drink wasn't super sweet which is the way I prefer. The service, is MEH at best. Again, it's hole in the wall, you're not going to get great service so don't expect it. read more

Pho Viet - Vegetarian with spicy lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

From its perch above Columbia Heights, Pho Viet probably stares down Pho 14 like it's that bitch from high school that got all the attention even though she was like, not even that hot. Where Pho 14 is loud, crowded, and displayed prominently on Park Rd, Pho Viet is quiet and reserved, hidden behind that giant spooky tree. You'll probably walk past it three times before you realize it's there and you'll never have to wait to be seated (although service can be inexplicably slow). The broth is the star here. It's rich, flavorful, and always hot. But the meat missed the mark. The brisket was a little dry and the tendon was decidedly not tender (tend-off?). I was also sad to see that there isn't much of a banh mi selection and the grilled/stir-fried entrees looked lacking. In my opinion, Viet is still the Gretchen Wieners to 14's Regina George. read more

Where do I start...a friend of mine had been bugging me to go try phó, but I was reluctant because I can be a bit picky with food. Needless to say he persuaded me in trying this place out and I was so glad he did! As you approach there are a few tables outside for patio dining. Once you are inside the place is small yet cozy! It's a friendly environment where tables were shared, which can get pretty busy! Service is fast and the place is clean! The food was absolutely delicious! I had the beef brisket spicy lemongrass (half spicy) which was the perfect amount of spice. My friend ended up ordering extra noodles, because of a previous review which stated they didn't get enough noodle....but that was not the case here...he actually felt like he had too much noodles! We also ordered the Bun Mi sandwich which was also good! read more

Pho Viet - Beef brisket spicy lemongrass - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is hands down the best pho I've ever had! The spicy lemongrass broth is so flavorful, and the spicier you go the better it taste. The inners/employees are so amazing and hospitable. The owners remember who I am always greet me with a smile and wonderful conversation. If you are looking for a new favorite restaurant this is your place! read more

Pho Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was delivered cold and missing items within 30 minutes. I called the restaurant and they had no explanation except "we know happened" and then hung up the phone. Not ordering here again. I ate here at least once a week over the past few years and find this unacceptable read more

Very yummy tofu hot pot, good food! I recommend this place :) I need to try more, I'm going back!!!

WARNING: Orange County, CA Bias (Because the pho game in Southern California is strong) For the DC Metro Area my roommates and I would have to agree that Pho Viet is pretty authentic, but incomparable to the portions & the price you can get back in California, but let's get down to the nitty gritty. Flavor-wise? They had all the pho basics: well-flavored broth, meat, additional add-ins, it's all there. No complaints on the flavor. Portions? Now that's another story. I feel like they're really skimpy on the meat because the meat to broth to noodle ratio was way-off, but I really couldn't complain because I was in need of non-fusion Asian food in my system. ('Cause if you haven't already realized, DC is lacking in the authenticity of its Asian food) Service? The first time it wasn't as busy so my friend and I were well-taken care of. I tried the Pho Tai with the lemon-grass broth half-spicy & I was not disappointed. I've never had pho with this kind of broth and I would have to say it was delicious. However, the second time I went the service was a little bit iffy. While they seated us right away, it took them about twenty minutes to take our orders and people who arrived after us seemed to get their orders and food before we did. Soooooo, that wasn't too cool. But overall? Yes, I would come here for pho again. It's definitely a great hangover food, just sayin' & you don't have to go all the way to Virginia to get your fix. Just remember $10 MINIMUM if you're paying with cards! read more

Freshness is in the air. Did someone said the best Vietnamese food? I did. How many times in life you think you want to become a regular at a restaurant from visit? This is what happened to me. So know that Vietnamese food is not new to me, there are some amazing Vietnamese restaurants in New York that I used to eat at a lot. And Pho Viet can compete with most of them (There is one in the upper east that will always remain the best for me, but this is for another review...) The bottom line here is freshness, it is in every bite. read more

Had their Pho Xa Ot (Spicy Pho #11 Special "Dac Biet" Style). It was amazing. I've been to Pho 75, Nam Viet, 14, Eden Center, etc etc. Is this the best pho place in the DMV area? Not sure but definitely the best in DC and I think better than Pho 75 in VA. It's a smaller, more family feel. Service is fast and efficient and the waitress was nicer than other pho joints. Definitely try them out. The 4+ stars reviews don't lie! :) read more

Pho Viet - Pho Xa Ot Dac Biet style (Spicy Lemongrass Pho Special "Dac Biet" Style) - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

On a day trip to DC, I chose this spot after reading many good reviews and being intrigued by their spicy lemongrass pho. The restaurant itself is small. There were two servers when I went. A guy and a girl; the guy was very pleased and polite, but the girl, who took my order, seemed nice, but her trying to get me to buy appetizers after I told her I only wanted to try their spicy lemongrass pho made me feel somewhat uneasy. When my pho came, I completely lost my appetite. The bowl (at a pho place) was largely chipped in three spots, the toppings (raw jalapeño slices, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge) were dry/turning brown, and the smell of the broth seemed off. The taste completely put me off; there was no identifiable lemongrass flavor and no real spice- it tasted/smelled like what cheap ground beef/old, bloody sliced beef dropped into a cup of instant ramen noodles would smell/taste like. I couldn't get past it. And what I got looked nothing like the pictures online, which made me come to this place in the first place. It is almost like they took whatever pho broth they had laying around, added some chili oil, and old beef pieces and sent it out in a chipped bowl with old, dry vegetables that were sitting in their fridge for days and about to be trashed. I chose this place for one of my three meals in DC, and it was so disappointing. A waste of $20. -The microwave *ring* that went off moments before my food was dropped off did not help the situation. And the upset stomach that followed for the rest of my trip made the lack of freshness/cleanliness much more obvious. I understand this is a hard time for restaurants but they should at least try. It's hard for everyone, and I chose to spend my money on them. read more

Pho Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pretty good. The place smells heavenly when you walk in, but not of pho. I think it must be the lemongrass pho they have. Whatever it is, it smells divine. The place was pretty crowded even at 2 PM on Monday Inauguration day, so we shared a table with another couple. I ordered the veggie pho, which was pretty good. Not quite as spiced as pho is, so I still think I've had better. However, I was really impressed by the vegetarian spring rolls. They were super hot, crunch, a bit on the juicy side, and heavy on the black pepper. I would def have ordered a vegetarian version of a noodle bowl if it came with that! If the lemongrass pho comes veggie, I would def try it. I'd be happy to come back here. It's a bit off of the 14th street path since its farther north on 14th, but I think it beat Pho Viet. My friend said her noodle dish was cold (the meat was cold) which I could find off putting. She asked for them to microwave it just a bit, and they did, but then it came back hot and the owner (?) seemed a bit huffy. Maybe it was just a bit off on that dish, but I enjoyed my food enough to come back. Prices are right! I could def see myself ordering take out since it's a few short blocks from my house! I wonder if they sell thai basil....I have definitely bought it from a restaurant when I couldn't get it at the local grocery. read more

Unreal. I got the lemongrass pho with chicken and rare beef and it was so spicy and delicious read more

Pho Viet - Lemongrass Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have a hard time judging a Pho place because I find that I am not a huge fan of the cuisine itself, I mean I don't hate it but I've never been drawn to Pho like I have some other Asian cuisines. Place is small, you can probably fit 40 people or less there. Not really about ambiance or decor to pull you, they appear to want to stand on their food to bring the crowd in, and it was pretty full for a Monday night. Service was interesting, the female who appeared to be running the place was very forward, like she is all about business and no time for the pleasantries, some might call it rude under certain circumstances but I figure it's a part of her charm. The place is small and she appears to be about efficiency over making you feel special. I kind of liked her style. Food was decent, I had the number 14, you have to order by number and please remember your number or you're sure to get reprimanded by the lady running the place. I enjoyed the food but I didn't find it to be great. The broth had a decent flavor and was filling but it wasn't overpowering with flavor. I also had a strawberry banana smoothie, this too was just okay without being something special, the strawberry flavor was good but the consistency of the smoothie was a bit too watery for my liking. Decent Pho spot in the Columbia Heights area, I wouldn't be opposed to returning but it won't go to the top of my favorites list. read more

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I think I've eaten here once a week for the past few months now. They do a lemon grass chili pho that just blew my mind the first time I tried it. Imagine mixing bun bo hue broth with pho broth... that's what it's like! Their banh mi is pretty good and flaky but the meat can be a little salty. Service can be slow at times but only cuz they're always super busy. I highly recommend.. this is my favorite place to go for amazing cheap eats. Also... make sure to close the door when you walk in! read more

Very clean tasting broth for pho. Brisket is incredibly tender for a tough cut and very flavorful. The number 11 also comes with a lot of meat if you're hungry. And of course it comes with the obligatory bean sprouts, lime and Thai basil. It's kinda hard to find parking in the area but circle around and walk over - you won't regret it. Small place though so call ahead if you have a large group read more

This is my go to spot always for pho, I refuse going anywhere else! Been coming here for over a year now and they never disappoint! Great egg rolls and pho! I always get the vegetable pho and egg rolls such great broth! Great food! read more

This was my favorite Pho spot in the area - before and after all of the new places have opened such as Pho 14, etc. I hadn't tried it in awhile so I thought i'd give it a try when I was nearby a few weeks back. The place was completely packed (admittedly it is pretty small though) which was a good sign even despite all of the new places that have opened up in this neighborhood.. It may have been an off night but it wasn't quite as good as I remembered. Still solid though. We started with the Papaya salad. I seem to remember this being a bit better but never a highlight here. It was pretty mediocre honestly. There were maybe 2-3 shrimp sliced in half and the dressing wasn't really anything special. Next time I would avoid this appetizer. Normally I get the Lemongrass Pho here which has a nice kick to it. For whatever reason I opeted for a regular brisket and meatball Pho instead this time. Still very good but I probably should've gone with the Lemongrass version for some extra flavor. My companion has the vegetable Pho. I have to agree with her that while I like this place in general more than Pho 14, the vegetable Pho at Pho 14 is better. It has a more unique flavor since they use an apple broth base. The vegetable Pho here was a bit too bland in flavor. I'll still be coming back though for the great lemongrass Pho and the no-frills atmosphere. read more

Pho Viet - Papaya salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is by far the cleanest restaurant in DC as well as the friendliest! Tasty pho, laid back atmosphere, and two blocks away from me. Definitely will be great when the weather gets even chillier! read more

If pho viet was in eden center it probably wouldn't survive but since I don't need a zip car or two trains and a bus to get there it's not bad! My bun came with an egg roll and some bbq pork. Neither of which were great but both of which were passable. The pork was a little dry but not offensively so. My girlfriend's order was messed up. She ordered pho with meatballs and brisket, intending to give me the meat because she's veg. They brought her pho dac biet and in my opinion it had entirely too much fatty cuts. I know it's supposed to have some, that's what makes it special (da bum cha!) but it was a little overboard. read more

This pho is awesome! Very nice place that has both inside and outside seating(I have never had pho outside, but I need to try) are party was of 8 people so inside it was. The owners are pretty friendly and give great service, very prompt and organized. The pho is one of the best I have had, rich broth that you can taste all the flavors very well. Type of broth that will make you a pho expert, by that I mean once you taste all the well mixed flavors you will be able to spot low quality the next bad place you try. They do set the bar high. the meat is very rare, I know many people like it this way it does cook fast so don't be alarmed. It is a nice thin sliced cut which is a nice plus. If your a pho-natic and want a great quality product this is your place to go. Pho lovers you will not be let down! read more

Just got pho to go on a rainy winter night and it could not have hit the spot more. Flavorful broth, tender meats, delicious noodles... the whole package. Also great to see a friendly team turning out orders for people on a busy night. read more

Good taste and portion, quick service, and nice packing. Will order from here again! :) read more

Pho Viet - Beef Special Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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