I received SO MANY recommendations for pho and Vietnamese food in the DMV that I needed to make a list. Here is my list of Vietnamese restaurants that I highly recommend.
Down below, I also included Vietnamese restaurants that are on my To Be Tasted (TBT) list. Follow me to find out if #imabowliever!
Must Try DMV Vietnamese Restaurants
#1 Pho 102 – My first pick for pho in the DMV.
Pho 102 is a no-frills pho spot located in Chantilly.
Their broth is clean and flavorful. Their meat is also tender and plentiful. They also have all the accoutrements to season your pho to your liking.
@ilovebowljobs Replying to @I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜 DMV ➡️ I LOoOoVE this pho spot in Chantilly! 🍜🤤🇻🇳 #imabowliever Their pho broth is clean and flavorful! They also had all the right accoutrements to make a good ol bowl of pho. Definitely add this spot to your list. I can’t wait to go back! 😋 📍Pho 102 in Metrotech #vietfood #dmveats #dmvfoodie #dmvtiktok ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#2 Pho Duong – Another great spot in the DMV for pho.
Pho Duong (pronounced fuh zuung or yuung) is another great spot for pho in the DMV. They have multiple locations and are very fairly priced.
@ilovebowljobs Replying to @sftw7004 DMV ➡️ MUST TRY pho spot in Centreville! 🍜🤤 #imabowliever Pho Duong has multiple locations and their pho is so good! I love that they have all the necessary condiments so you can customize your pho to exactly how you like it. And the ratio of meat, broth, and noodles is perfect.👌🏽 I’m excited to go back and try their other Vietnamese dishes. Who wants to join me? 😅 I’m new to the DMV and I need food buddies! 😋 #dmvfoodie #pho #vietfood #dmvfoodie ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#3 Saigon Bistro
I tried the bun rieu (crab and tofu tomato noodle soup) at Saigon Bistro, and it’s pretty solid. They do not offer traditional veggies with their bun rieu.
We also got the com tam (rice plates), and it was decent, but the nuoc cham (fish sauce) was too light. I prefer mine more pungent, sweet, AND tangy.
@ilovebowljobs Replying to @T O R I CHANTILLY ➡️ Excited to have a tasty Vietnamese spot near my new home! 🍜🏡 #imabowliever Hit up @saigonbistrova in Chantilly and Sterling! 😋 #vietfood #dmvfoodie #dmvfood #dmvtiktok ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#4 Sun C – Hue Style Vietnamese Food
Located inside the Pop Up District food hall is Sun C! They specialize in Hue (Central Vietnam) style food.
We highly recommend their banh bot loc (tapioca shrimp and pork dumplings) and bun thit nuong Hue style.
@ilovebowljobs DMV ➡️ So HAPPY to find a tasty Huế restaurant! 😋🇻🇳🍜 #imabowliever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely copy our order: bánh bột lọc, bún thịt nướng, cua La La. I can’t wait to go back! 🤤😮💨😚 Sun C is located inside the @popupdistrict food hall at the Eden Center @visitedencenterfc 🤩 Follow us for Part II!✌🏽 #dmvfoodie #dmveats #dmvtiktok #novafoodie ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#5 Pho Supplies Store
And making your own pho is home is not hard, but it’s hard to make it well.
I love checking out the Pho Supplies Store for all my pho-making needs.
@ilovebowljobs DMV ➡️ Pho Supplies Store 🍜 Checked out this hidden gem in Virginia. Still prefer bigger stores for the variety. But if you’re only making pho or other Viet dishes, check this spot out! #imabowliever #phosupplies #dmvfoodie #dmvfood #phoislife ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
To Be Tasted (TBT)
- Banh Mi Oi
- Eden Center
- Nam-Viet in Clarendon
- Mi La Cay in Wheaton
- Ca Phe Banh Mi in Alexandria, VA
- Chill Zone Cafe
- Pho 14
- Pho Cong Ly – recommended by my hairdresser! See my hair!
- Pho Ga Vang
- Rice paper
- Four Sisters
- Hello Vietnam in Rockville
- Huong Viet in Eden Center
- Tea Break in Sterling
- Pho 88 in Chinatown
- Pho 72
- Phonatics
- 54 Noodle Bar
- Pho Viet in Columbia
- Nha Trang in Eden Center
- Nue
- Phoxotic
- Saigon City in Springfield, VA
- Seven Corners Falls Church
- Pho Towda
- Banh Mi DC
- Muoi Tieu Takoma Park
- Heo Quay and More
Do Not Recommend (DNR)
I hate to leave a bad review. But even more, I hate to waste money.
Here are Vietnamese spots that you should avoid.
- Doi Moi – This is a fake Vietnamese restaurant. I was so disappointed in the food. The fruity drinks are good, though. See this disaster.
- Pho 75 – I know this place has die-hard fans, but Pho 75 is cheap and you can taste it. There are better spots out there. They also charge extra for vinegar onions (hành giám). This was my first pho experience in the DMV.
@ilovebowljobs DMV ➡️ My FIRST phở in DC! 🍜 Today I’m checking out Pho 75 in Arlington. They are a cash only establishment and their pho is the most affordable in the area. The pho is average and you’ll have to pay for extras.🥲 I wouldn’t go out of my way to dine here. My quest for the best DMV phở continues!!! 🧐 It was so hot and humid! But that didn’t stop me. Definitely bring a handheld fan for some relief! #dmvfoodie #dmvfood #dmvtiktok #dmvfoodblogger #dmvblogger #dmvlife #dmveats #ilovebowljobs #phoislife ♬ Countless – Official Sound Studio
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