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.

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.

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!

Was simply crashing some authentic viet iced coffee so stopped by a pho place and HOPED they could…read moregive it to me to go. I had checked the menu prior to coming and knew I had the cash. Come to find out I was short! BLESS this man, probably the owner. Told me I could just have the drink for $5. Amazing !!! Definitely coming back to try the pho bc that was a blessing. I was more than willing to pay the rest +tip on my card and he gladly and genuinely said "no worries no worries" GO SUPPORT!!!

We walked in for a table for 4 on a Tuesday eveninand was sat no problem. There was pllenty of…read moreparking. It was somewhat quiet with music at a comfortable level to still be able to have conversation and service was great and fast. We ordered 2 orders of summer rolls which were delicious and our waters were consistently refilled. I ordered a rice dish- pork chop and egg. It came with a bowl of broth which was hot and flavorful. The pork chop was a good size and while a little tough to cut with the butter knife provided, it was also very good. Would definitely recommend coming here and I plan on coming back to try the pho but the broth itself was promising! They had shrimp in the rolls but also have vegetarian options on their menu!

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.

Great food with price that isn't too bad. Portion size are good for what you pay for. I appreciated…read morethe fried pork wontons were not soggy after getting home and eating. Heads up the wait may be long at dinner time as they are busy around that time

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

Pho 75 has been one of my quiet local favorites for about 10 years. My order is basically automatic…read moreat this point: #4 large with another 3 or 4 sides of meat. It comes out fast, piping hot and filling, and probably 80% of the time they absolutely knock it out of the park with the broth and meats. Every once in a while, especially when they're slammed, I'll get a faint dish-soap-like note in the bowl, but thankfully that's the exception. The biggest headache is the line. It's basically first-in, first-seated based on whatever table happens to open up, so during a rush it can feel completely unorganized. And don't be intimidated by the abrupt "what do you want?" ordering style. These guys are good people, and the cashier/manager is one of the best. I always tip here because watching the staff carry and clear those scorching bowls all day looks like some kind of iron-fist competition. They've also always been accommodating when I bring young kids, including the inevitable mess. Go with friends, but go early. Right around opening at 10 or in that lull between lunch and dinner is my move if I can manage it. This isn't the place for a leisurely dining experience; it's the place for a seriously satisfying bowl of pho, served incredibly fast. After a decade, I'm still coming back.

When it comes to satisfying Chinese palates in Rosslyn, Pho 75 is always a safe bet. I brought my…read moreparents this time, and they thought it was great too. 1. Tái, Nạm, Gàu, Gân, Sách: The beef was fresh and tender, the tripe was crisp and easy to chew, and the rice noodles were smooth and flavorful. There was a whole piece of fatty tendon, which was delicious. The soup this time retained the freshness of last time, but seemed less sweet. Although it might be my imagination, I still give it a compliment! 2. Chín, Nạm, Gàu, Gân, Sách: The cooked beef was a bit tougher, but still quite good. 3. Chè Báp: A must-try!! The sweetness of the coconut milk and the aroma of the corn complement each other perfectly, mild yet with a few highlights. 2.Chè Đậu:** The black-eyed peas were less sweet and flavorful than the corn, and the texture was thicker. It tasted bland and not nearly as amazing as the corn pudding.

90 minutes of unlimited plates, yes please!…read more I'm very been to Yunnan a couple of times but this was my first time trying their Chef's Endless Table experience. There are two tiers to the menu that are priced at $44 and $69 per person. The menu offered a little bit of everything from Bao buns to their popular Mixian noodles. The restaurant's design was clean, chic and minimal.

Stopped in after running some errands on a rainy evening an hour to close; figured I'd update my…read morereview. Ordered the Mogu Shiitake Mixian Noodles like last time; overall it was solid, though the hard-boiled egg probably could have benefitted from a little more time in the broth, but it was near-closing, so not a big deal. Unfortunately, the service quality has ebbed since my last visit. My server, while outwardly calm and friendly enough, was eager to remind me of their imminent closure thrice during my meal. I eventually had to say "Yes, I'm aware" to ensure I understood. I suffer from heartburn and need to pace my meals, so this felt like a rather passive-aggressive "get out". Moreover, I asked at the end of my meal if I could apply a $5 off coupon I received for my birthday. The server told me that the manager has to be on duty in order to apply the discount code, and that they already left. I found this bizarre, having worked with Toast POS systems before, I know this isn't a difficult thing to train your staff on. This was compounded by the fact that I had to wait an additional 10 minutes for another employee, ostensibly an assistant manager, to apply it, and she wasn't even aware until I flagged her down. Again, solid fare; always love when I get to stop in to Yunnan for that reason alone, so I still recommend it. Unfortunately, I think the management should circle back on a few items with the staff in terms of service quality.

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

Was craving banh mi after visiting the Smithsonian and this was close by…read more My rating is 3.5 stars. Food and service were good. Just some other things keep it from being a 4. We ordered the grilled pork banh mi. They were generous in size with a good amount of meat and the French roll was perfectly toasty crusty. We were on bikes and there were racks conveniently outside. We had some trouble finding the entrance. The building concierge pointed us to the entrance but that entrance directed us outside to a different entrance. There was also the odd sign in the women's restroom not to flush toilet paper... meaning throw it in the trash? They were also doing work in the men's room involving hammers. Other than that the sandwiches were great and service was quick and we would go back when in the area.