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Saigon Bistro Sterling

4.6 (135 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Christine H.

This is a great place that offers pretty solid Vietnamese cuisine. I can't say that I love Vietnamese food outside the Eden Center/Falls Church area but this place seems like a solid place with all the classic options with authentic taste. The service was terrific and I'd definitely be back. Highlights for me included the ban xeoh and the pho - one of the better ones in this area.

Buddha N.

Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place ... And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

Whitney L.

Pretty darn good Vietnamese food in the area. The portion sizes are generous and I was able to quickly pick up my order during my lunch break. Service is really quick. It's a clean and nicely decorated restaurant but still a casual feel.

Bun Banh Hoi pick 2 & crab fried rice
Terri D.

Ate with (viet) aunties on MLK day. Casual interior, snagged an inviting booth. Service very friendly and attentive. Food was delish and pretty presentation. Bun Bo hue was tad sweet but mom happy it wasn't spicy. Good portions. Thanks, We'll be back!

Sharon H.

The crispy eggroll (cha gio) was crispy and looks to be double fried, leading to a really crunchy outside. Good amount of filling on the inside and the fish sauce is sweet and tangy. The Chilean sea bass was super crispy with a thick crust on the top. The glass noodles looked a bit on the thin side and tasted more like vermicelli. Lovely scallions on top. The bone in short rib was filled with noodle and a good amount of meat. The broth was a bit too salty and didn't have as much meat flavor on it though. Still, it was very filling! Pretty quick and efficient staff. Nice clean location and quite minimal.

House Special Pho (Pho Dac Biet)
Vincent M.

Went here... again -- after the DC Bubble Run 5K, my friends and I were hungry and drained and I recommended this place (they've never been). They absolutely loved it! The Pho cured us and end of story, this place is great. PS: Service was great and ambiance was chill since we went at opening lol

Spring roll
Dolly S.

Very tasty. We got the spring rolls and the stir fried lemon grass tofu. Both had a ton of flavor. Staff was attentive and very nice. The restaurant and the restrooms were clean. I would come again

Anna N.

Wait a shame that this place has gone downhill since I have last been here over a year ago... the waiter we had was very friendly and the fried tofu appetizer wasn't bad. However, it took over half an hour just for the chicken glass noodle soup to come out. The soup was so bland that I had to add multiple spoons of chili sauce to give it some type of flavor. The chicken was also very dry and overcooked. The booth seats are also very loose so if you lean back at all it will move the other customers and vice versa with them bumping you back... My friend also thought her pho wasn't good at all. Just take a look around at the main demographic dining there which are mostly non-Asians. Just make the extra 20 minute drive and get way better noodle soups in Centreville.

Lei Y.

The pho was delicious! The short rib pho had a really nice beef flavor. I got the bun Bo hue and the lemongrass in the broth really came through! They also had whipped Thai iced teas which was a fun little twist on the classic drink Our server was really nice and helpful and the interior was really spacious

Crispy Eggrolls (Cha Gio)
Lyn L.

Yelpers enticed me with their 4-5 star reviews. Located in a small strip mall, parking was easy. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. We had to move booths because the guy behind my seat kept butting his bench seat against my back. Staff always checked on us and food was delivered quickly. As far as food, I've had better IMHO, I am particular about my fried egg noodle with veggies and protein. The sauce didn't speak to me like other places. It was much sweeter and thicker than I'm used to eating. There was a good amount of fresh veggies and tofu. Hubby liked his massive bowl of Pho. The eggrolls were a tad greasy but they did have lots of pork filling.

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Abigail P.

This spot is nicely done, from the service, to the ambiance, to the food. My husband and I popped in before a flight and who seemed to be the owner sat us down right away, offering us water, and menus The restaurant itself was very modernly designed, and I knew the food was going to be good because a ton of Vietnamese locals flooded the place Great prices! I got the build your own pho bowl and my husband got the short ribs. The pho broth was sweeter and less peppery than I like but the flavor was still delicious, so I am keeping my review at 5 because that's just my preference in taste. The short ribs were tender and out of this world in my opinion. Amazing flavor. We also ordered spring rolls beef and shrimp and we both loved those as well We ate well and didn't leave hungry or broke. Will be coming back, thank you!

Spicy Beef  Lemongrass Noodle  (Bun Bo Nuong)
Anh S.

Saigon Bistro: Where Even My Inner Vietnamese Auntie Nods in Approval As a Vietnamese woman with a lifelong PhD in judging fish sauce, I don't hand out compliments (or nuoc cham recipes) easily. But Saigon Bistro? Let me tell you--it's the real deal. My husband, my daughter, and I rolled in tonight expecting dinner. We left with full bellies and mild food comas, grinning like we'd just found parking in Eden Center on a Sunday. We ordered: Bun Bo Hue - spicy, soulful, and not for the faint of heart. The broth had depth, like it had been simmering through three family secrets. Pho Nam - tender beef, clean broth, and that lovely herby finish. Not too greasy, not too light. Basically, if Goldilocks were Vietnamese, this would be her bowl. Bun Bo Nuong - grilled beef over vermicelli, perfectly charred and beautifully balanced. My daughter tried to claim it as her own but... not in this family. Decor? Lovely and modern with just the right touch of Saigon nostalgia--no plastic chairs or fluorescent lights here. Servers? Sweet, fast, and genuinely welcoming. No awkward stares when I asked for extra herbs and chili paste. This place is a solid 8.5 to 9 out of 10. Subtle, simple dishes that are still full of flavor. No MSG aftertaste, no "fusion confusion," just honest, delicious Vietnamese food. And trust me: if it passes my standards, your taste buds are in for a treat. Verdict: Would recommend. Would return. Would fight my husband for the last spring roll.

Crabcake Noodle Soup (Bun Rieu)
Sydney

One of the better Vietnamese places in the area. All the food here tastes pretty authentic and I haven't found something that I don't like. My favorite dishes are the shrimp lotus flower salad, Bo ne, and the pho is also pretty good. Service is pretty quick here too and as someone with a peanut allergy they are always very cognizant of removing peanuts from my dishes. Overall good casual Vietnamese place that doesn't require a trek to falls church!

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Great food and lots of it. Got there late - almost at closing time, but the staff treated us very well.

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Very nice place, I really enjoyed my time here. great staff. food also tastes so good

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Food counter to the right of the tea counter.

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Chiko - Interior design

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Smashed Salmon

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