NUE is my favorite restaurant in the DMV area. The drinks, the cuisine and service is beyond…read moreexcellent ! Matt is a wonderful waiter, I've had the pleasure, the two times I've been there ! I'll be back ! can't wait !

I really don't have a lot of experience with Vietnamese food, so my friend recommended that I try…read moreboth a more homey restaurant and a fine dining option. Nue was the fine dining recommendation, and I have to say it was a great introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. As far as parking, there is a garage within walking distance of the stores and restaurants, so parking was pretty convenient. The restaurant itself was beautifully designed. It was dimly lit, spacious, and had a really nice atmosphere. Our waitress was also very knowledgeable about the menu and offered some great suggestions, which was especially helpful since I wasn't very familiar with Vietnamese food. The menu was pretty expansive, and I have to say some of the cocktail descriptions immediately caught my attention. I tried the Lychee Sunset Fizz, made with Hornitos Blanco Tequila, lychee liqueur and lychee, calamansi, yuzu and grenadine. I tend to go for sweeter drinks so this was a nice balance. For food, the Seafood Chả Giò was one of my favorites. It had wild Gulf shrimp, lump crab, Berkshire pork, taro, carrots and fresh herbs. It definitely seems to be one of their headlining items because it was something I noticed quite a few people ordering, and I can see why. But my absolute favorite was the Snow Crab Fried Rice. It had hand-pulled snow crab, shrimp, shallots, eggs and oyster mushrooms, and it was so flavorful and filling. Honestly, I regretted not ordering another portion to take home because I would have happily eaten it again later. All in all, I would definitely return to Nue to try some of the other items on the menu. I'm definitely not finished with my Vietnamese food journey yet, but this was a really great stop along the way. If the Snow Crab Fried Rice is any indication of what's still waiting for me on the menu, I have plenty more to explore.

Wonderful little hole-in-the-wall restaurant located on the edges of the Eden Center, the DMV's…read moreVietnamese hub. Hoang Viet Restaurant can be hard to spot, as it's inside one of the little indoor shopping complexes in the corner of the broader Eden Center complex, right across the street from Happy Lamb Hot Pot. However, if you are lucky enough to find this shop, prepare to be wowed with some of the best and most authentic Hue cooking in the DMV. This no-frills restaurant centers on Central / Northern Vietnam, with a particular focus on Bun Bo Hue, a super flavorful spicy beef and pork noodle soup with a rich, spicy broth and tons of mix-ins. I'm still dreaming about their bun rieu, a beautiful crab and shrimp noodle soup that comes with a generous helping of chewy rice noodles, tender and juicy shrimp, and a deeply flavorful, slightly spicy, and slightly sour and tangy broth made with tomatoes and crab. It comes topped with fresh scallions and green onions, as well as a few fried onions for a bit of crunch. The service is efficient and friendly, and the food comes out incredibly quickly. When you're done eating, you can walk up to the cashier to pay.

Cute little eatery tucked near one corner of the Eden Center. I had their butter and pate pork…read moresausage Banh Mi Sandwich, plus a Vietnamese iced coffee. Although I personally wish the sandwich and the coffee were a little bigger, I thought that they were both great! The Banh Mi was flavorful and not too messy, and the iced coffee was refreshing and flavorful.

This place has been on my list for awhile so I'm glad we got to try it with my family. They have a…read moreVietnamese and English menu with a few differences on each. I got the pho chay & banh it banh ram chay. I like both! The portion sizes aren't too big and I like the flavor of the pho chay. I'm glad they had banh it banh ram chay since I've been meaning to try it but I only see meat version available. It's a quaint little place in Eden center and I've never just had hue region food before so I'd come back to try other things on the menu!

Such a lovely experience here. The owner was so kind, offering us recommendations from the menu. I…read moreappreciated his helpfulness, especially because one of us was recovering from surgery and couldn't chew. I ordered the bun bo, which is what the restaurant is known for fyi, and it hit the spot. I wish the broth was spicier, which thankfully the restaurant provided a side of chili paste. I don't care if it's scorching hot outside, you'll catch me with a hot bowl of noodle soup! Overall, we enjoyed our food and plan to return again.

Yum! Got the Pho and Banh Canh and it was yummy. I think the banh canh could have had more portion…read moreof noodles, but it's a perfect cold weather dish to try if you never have. Make sure to bring cash, but if you ask they will accept Zelle payments! It can also get busy and packed inside, so plan for that too.

I am going to start by saying we missed that red warning sign when you enter the restaurant that…read moresaid "Cash Only* I only saw it after we finished and I so happen to see the one inside in front of the cash register. So bring cash or a personal check. Glad I had cash that night. Now onto the review. This is like old school Vietnamese restaurant. I love their spring roll. Meaty with crunchy fried texture. I also got the OG style of grill pork, with shredded pork and meat loaf on broken rice. A dish that is getting harder to find anywhere. My wife got the banh xeo. It was a bit oily and the shrimp tail was annoying to remove. Nonetheless, interesting dish worth trying at least one time. Will definitely go back and try more dishes. Their prices are reasonable. I Just need to make sure I remember to bring cash

Lantern House is seriously a go-to for our family. We love their bún riêu, bánh xèo, pho, bánh mì,…read morebún thịt nướng, pork chops with rice, and shaken beef. Everything we've had has been consistently delicious. One of the best things is that they also offer traditional Vietnamese dishes that aren't necessarily on the regular menu, so definitely ask what else is available! It's a smaller, relatively quiet restaurant and a great place to eat family-style and share dishes. They can accommodate larger groups, but because of the size of the restaurant, I'd recommend calling ahead for a reservation. The service is always friendly and fast, and we've had a great experience every time. One of our favorite spots and a place we keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

Lantern House serves Vietnamese flavors in their pho soups. Yesterday, I had their pho with eye of…read moreround steak and well done brisket. I really liked the star of anise flavor in their pho soup broth. I loved the eye of round steak, but I did feel they could have been more generous with the meat portion size. The noodles portion was very large and tasty. We ordered extra broth and that turned out to be a good idea. We also ordered shrimp spring rolls that were delicious! The shrimp were huge and tasty. They put sriracha sauce in their peanut sauce, but it wasn't too spicy. Service was very good. The restaurant decor is bright and bold with black lacquer furniture. I would definitely go back for more Pho.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I was visiting DC for work when I was reccomended this place by a customer…read more This place was so hard to find that I almost gave up to go to any other vietnamese spot since there was so many of them in the area. I'm so glad I didn't. This is by far one of the best vietnamese foods I had in the states. They didn't have much on their menu, but that's also good because that means what they do have is what they specialize. My bf ordered bun ho hue and I ordered bun rieu. We ate each half way and swapped. Loved the broth for both of them, so rich, the crab in bun rieu was really tasty as well

Decent Vietnamese food in the area. They mainly serve Vietnamese noodle soup. Bún mắm is flavorful;…read morehowever, it's weird that there is rau răm. Bún bò is okay.

For me, the absolute best pho in the area is from Pho Sate--hands down. I know everyone has their…read moreown favorite spot, but this one has earned my loyalty year after year. The broth is consistently flavorful, the portions are generous, and every bowl is just as comforting as the last. Whether I'm feeling under the weather, recovering from a long night out, or simply craving a warm, satisfying meal, Pho Sate is always my go-to. I can never visit without ordering the fried pork spring rolls, either. They're perfectly crispy, packed with flavor, and always hit the spot. The consistency is what really keeps me coming back. After all these years, they've never disappointed me, and that's hard to find. I'll happily remain a faithful customer for as long as they're serving up bowls of pho.

Somehow came up online as the best pho in the area and this isn't even close. Maybe Im snobby being…read moremarried to Vietnamese and frequenting Little Saigon back in the Bay Area but this is bad bad. Service was super weird - I intentionally say weird because I never expect good service at an asian restaurant like that just isn't a thing. Its the fact the server was trying to rush our order in pressing us if we are ready when he literally JUST dropped the menus off. How would we know what we want when we didn't see a menu? Came on a Saturday afternoon and they were out of most things. No pork, no wontons, like how? These are staple things here but okay. We ordered the combo pho, the duck cotnfiet with egg noodles, the kids pho, and cha gio. Never had such a bland cha gio in my life where all it had was pork and taro? No carrots or mushrooms or seasoning? Pho was seriously skimping on portions and the flavor was bland. My duck was pretty good but we won't be back. Look at the demographic calling this place good/frequenting this establishment- let me tell you, they arent Vietnamese so...

Delicious Vietnamese Food, Beautiful Atmosphere, and Outstanding Service!…read more Three of us visited Present Restaurant, and we all had a wonderful dining experience! We ordered bánh canh (Vietnamese thick noodle soup), bún bò (Vietnamese beef noodle soup), and chicken curry. All three dishes were delicious, and everyone was happy with their meal. What really stood out was the restaurant itself. The dining area is spacious, the decor is beautiful, and the service was outstanding. It's clear that a lot of care goes into creating a welcoming dining experience. The restaurant has been in business for over 20 years, which is impressive! The prices are a little higher than we'd prefer, but considering the delicious food, lovely atmosphere, and excellent service, we felt it was worth it. One small suggestion for improvement: The name "Present Restaurant" doesn't immediately tell people that this is a Vietnamese restaurant. If I had searched Google on my own specifically for Vietnamese food, I might have overlooked it because the name doesn't clearly indicate the cuisine. Highlighting its Vietnamese food more prominently online could help attract more people looking for authentic Vietnamese dishes. Overall, we were very happy with our visit. Delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and fantastic service made this a five-star experience for us. We would happily recommend it to others looking for Vietnamese food in Falls Church! Present Restaurant 6678 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLAXw9UD/

The appetizers we ordered were pretty good, but we were disappointed in the small portion sizes of…read morethe mains (i.e. shaking beef, soft shell crab). The staff is hands off and took a while to come by for us to order. There are a few smoky dishes, and when neighboring tables ordered them, the smoke filled up the whole restaurant, which too pleasant. I ordered the pho which was $16 and okay.

Very unassuming spot with amazing food tucked in a strip mall. Service is great - everyone is super…read morenice and helpful. There tends to be just 2 people working so during peak hours, it can be a bit slow. We've had many dishes here and they're all very good. The beef stew with baguette is delicious! The pho, bun Bo hue and the egg noodle soup with pork and shrimp are our go to options. The menu isn't huge but there's something for everyone.

ATOMOSPHERE: The decor is nice with plants and Vietnamese themed paintings/pics…read more FOOD: The Bun Bo Hue i had was good but it needs more than just ONE pig feet. PRICE: Their online MENU needs to be UPDATED ( still has menu prices from 8 years ago ) I cane here because it says Bun Bo Hue was less than $11 but its NOW $20+ dollars! Also, they need to put a SPICE RACK and NAPKIN DISPENSER on the table. I only had ONE napkin for the entire meal. If i eat Pho, i need Hoison sauce and SIRACHA bottles on the table. Shouldn't have to ask for it. ONLY place i know that doesnt have a spice rack on the table. Nice owners/waitress though.

No-frill restaurant with an extensive menu. They do everything well, and are like the Cheesecake…read moreFactory of Vietnamese cuisine. I'd recommend looking at some of the less popular items or asking the servers for recommendations. The staff is friendly but also casual, and it's clean enough that I have had no issues with it. My personal recommendation: the bun cha Han Noi - it's a cold rice noodle dish with chargrilled pork and meatballs with a mountain of vegetables. The fish sauce is actually sweet and good as a "starter" for Western taste buds because it's less funky than other types. I'd stay away from the coffee because it doesn't seem strong enough. There are other places in Eden Center to get a coffee that'll knock you on your ass. They also don both cash and card, so that's a plus. They're no orators but their English is just fine to get what you want. You'll like this place.

I previously had a bad experience here during Covid but I think they had significantly improved…read moresince which I appreciate because they listen to feedback. So I'm updating my review because it's well deserved! I have started ordering from Hai Duong through Uber Eats again in the last year and so much improvement! The food arrives fast, hot, and with very generous portions. They are definitely not stingy like I had experienced in the past. I love it when businesses take feedback to be better. In the last year, we usually order the Mi Nam Vang and Mi Bo Kho, and both are consistently excellent. This past weekend, we finally decided to eat at the restaurant in person at Eden Center, and it was just as good as when we order delivery. The guy seating people was very polite and friendly, and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Bun Mam and Mi Nam Vang, and both were amazing. Everything tasted fresh and came out super hot, which I love. There are plenty of condiments on the table if needed, but honestly the broth is so flavorful that you do not really need them. They also give a great portion of protein, which I really appreciate. The place was packed and clearly very popular, and I can see why. I will definitely continue to support Hai Duong and hope they get even more business. And I appreciate that they got so much better compared to during COVID times, Great work, Hai Duong!