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    54 Restaurant

    4.4 (244 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pho Tai, Chin
    Kathryn J.

    I came with a friend for lunch on the weekend. The food was excellent but the restaurant was kind of chaotic. When we first got in it was a free for all. Every table was full but no staff was at the front of the restaurant. People were coming in and getting in line to order food without a place to sit. They would get to the front of the line and be told to go back and wait for a table. Other people would stake out tables and swoop in to grab them. There was a server talking to customers but she was running food, resulting in chaos. We found our own seats and ordered food. By the time we began eating, the server had restored order and organized a line outside for tables. Hopefully the chaos was just a one off! I could tell why the restaurant was so busy though! The food was truly incredible. I've had a lot of pho and this was top notch. The broth was delicious and complex, the noodles plentiful, and the beef was perfectly cooked. I highly recommend! But maybe consider take out.

    Beef brisket pho
    Eunice I.

    I was really craving spicy broth, and decided for pho instead of ramen. I was in the area and looked up Vietnamese near me, and saw that 54 Restaurant was within 10 minute walking distance. When I arrived, the sign says find a seat and then place your order which seems counterintuitive. I found a seat, but then figured I could easily lose it if I went to place my order, and someone else came in, so I just went to the front to order. I ordered the chicken crispy spring rolls and beef brisket pho, then found my seat. The lady who took my order at the front desk wasn't the friendliest and didn't seem like she wanted to be there. She didn't let me know where to get water or even ask if I needed to order a drink. Once I sat down, my food came out quickly. The spring rolls were fresh, crispy and tasty, but the pho was delectable. There were generous portions of thinly sliced beef brisket, bean sprouts, and herbs. I really enjoyed the meal. I definitely will return soon.

    Linnea E.

    A vermicelli noodle bowl with grilled pork and spring roll is my typical order at Vietnamese places so it's what I ordered here as well. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either mostly because of the pork which was overcooked and not very flavorful. If I went again, I'd try it with the shrimp instead maybe.

    Banh Mi (with beef)
    Rob M.

    54 is a decent spot for out of town tourists (me) to refuel in between museum hopping. It's a 10 minute walk from some of the more attractive Smithsonians (just enough to avoid the food truck superinflation zone) and checks the boxes for speed and convenience. Both the banh mi and pho are serviceable at least, and likely a step above for those hailing from a 'pho desert' without access to much Vietnamese food.

    Outside entrance of restaurant
    Shay S.

    One word...DELICIOUS! I've walked past this restaurant many times with the intention of going after work because I never thought I would be able to sit down and eat. With my office having its last day of funding during this awful government shutdown, I said let me just go in to see what they offer. When I walked in the restaurant was cozy and clean. I immediately saw take out orders and customers coming in to pick up orders and was intrigued. The customer service was impeccable and all my questions were answered. This restaurant only offers BEEF BROTH!!! Even if the veggie bowl. I love the fact that I could get pho to go! Everything was packaged separately. EVERYTHING was good! No misses! I will for sure be back.

    Elba Adriana C.

    Nice spot, very casual. You have to go up to the counter and order - like Panera - and the Pho was good, however I've had better broths. It lacked a little bit of more flavor and depth overall for my taste. The shrimp spring rolls didn't have anything other than noodle and shrimp. Usually it has some sort of carrots or pickled veggies in there, so that was a little underwhelming. The chicken fried spring rolls were yummy. Service was good.

    Cơm tấm, phở tái, and more
    Emily P.

    The server and owner were so cute and nice. I'm viet and id say this is definitely one of the better Vietnamese restaurants that seem westernized but actually has good food along w big portions! The place is a little small but I went with a group of 7 and they accommodated for us easily.

    Banh Mi Grilled Pork
    Mel J.

    We were starving after exploring DC so we decided to have dinner here before going back to our hotel. The restaurant was packed at 5:30pm. We had to hunt for table from other customers who finished their meal. We ordered at the cashier and were given numbers for our table. We managed to sit at the high table facing the window. - grilled pork bahn mi: bun was perfectly toasted (crunchy at the outside & soft). The grilled pork was delicious! The meat was tender and I could taste the smokiness from the grill. The pickled radish & carrot were crunchy and fresh. The portion was big (although I was starving, I couldn't finished it). - chicken pho: it was a good portion. The chicken meat was tender. The broth was savory and not too salty. The noodle was perfectly cooked and chewy. - spring roll: good and fresh. The peanut sauce was delicious.

    Red 54 Curry
    Ifeoma I.

    54 restaurant is becoming one of my favorite work lunch spots. It opens at 11am, and gets really busy during the lunch rush so I recommend going right after they open or some minutes after if you want to beat the rush. However, their service is pretty fast so the wait may not be super long. They have a variety of pho options, Thai curry and noodles, and some really great milk tea boba options. The staff is always nice and welcoming. Looks if searing inside as well if you wanted to eat there, and can accommodate small and large (6+) parties. Definitely stop by!

    Samantha G.

    An introverts dream, because this is TRUE casual dining. You go up to a counter and order and then take a seat, self serve water, no pleasantries need. Super fast service, a literal five minute wait. Great portion sizes, reasonable price, and great vegetable, meat, soup, and noodle ratio for the Pho Dax Biet. Will 100% come back. Loved it I am coming back tomorrow no joke.

    Ruby K.

    I got the pork banh mi and Thai iced tea. I swear the banh mi came out in 3 minutes at the tea right after, the service was incredibly fast. Everything was delicious and it is a great spot to grab a meal with a friend or alone!

    vegan pho with tofu
    Spencer M.

    I came here to grab a quick lunch in between conference meetings. It was very busy but the staff was very efficient in managing the crowd and I got my order in and out swiftly. It wasn't hard to find a vegan option on the menu and food was delicious. I would come back again with friends as the ambiance is definitely casual.

    Maggie L.

    Flavor: 5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Environment: 3.5/5 This is a place where you order at the counter and they give you a number. They bring out the food to you along with the beansprouts, basil, and lime to mix into your soup. Definitely not cheap at about $16 a bowl of pho. But the broth tastes authentic and rich with a satisfying amount of meat.

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    3 years ago

    Pho was very good taste authentic and service is very fast. Highly recommended if you are in DC downtown

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    My lunch was fresh, delicious and ready so quickly. Will definitely order from them again

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    Doi Moi - With over 25 savory and sweet options -- order everything your heart desires this weekend at doi moi's $36.99 bottomless brunch!

    Doi Moi

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Doi Moi was such a lively dinner spot, and we happened to catch the tail end of happy hour, which…read morewas a nice bonus. We started with the spring rolls and bao buns, and both were great. Everyone also really enjoyed their cocktails. For dinner, we ordered the drunken noodles with shrimp, mala peanut noodles, and shaken beef. Everything was flavorful and delicious, and the beef was cooked perfectly. Our server was also incredibly patient with us (we were chatting and being indecisive), which we really appreciated. Overall, a fun atmosphere with great food and drinks!

    extreme busy and loud inside. the walk in wait was estimated 15-20 mins for outside seating, inside…read moreseating was packed but I was able to be seated quicker. bar is first come open seating. I was sat and immediately given water with an extra refill glass container. my waitress apologized to me in advance that the kitchen was backed up with orders. even then my drinks and food came out quick for how busy it was and were delicious. dishes came with side of unique sauces, all the food was so flavorful, I didn't need extra condiments. the protein was melt in your mouth. the only thing that took so long was their summer rolls and it wasn't that good, the rice paper was still hard. portions are reasonable for the price. all the employees were polite and checked on me, they cleared my table of empty plates and cups quickly and asked me if I was done before taking anything away.

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    Open Wednesday to Saturday, follow the pink light to discover doi moi downstairs.

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    Slow Braised Pork Belly Bao Bun

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    Moon Rabbit - Curry Prawns Tôm Chiên Cốm

    Moon Rabbit

    4.4(315 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    How lucky that I was able to obtain a dinner reservation on short notice and with no time to spare,…read moreheaded to DC on a Thursday evening. We settled on the "Chef's Visit to Vietnam" tasting menu so that I could try a little bit of everything and not have to endure decision fatigue. It was the perfect amount of food leaving you feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed. Started with my drink. The flavors in the Out of Dipping sauce beverage caught my eye; very unique craft cocktail that you likely cannot find elsewhere. There are several recipes on what makes the perfect nuoc mam (fish sauce) to enhance your food but what about drink? Can't say I've had a fish sauce drink before. Well, I loved it. So whoever was the creative mastermind behind this one, here's a toast to you. My dinner companion had similar thoughts with the taro milk bread. In fact, they loved it so much that they though it was better than the Ozzie Rolls at any GAR (Great American Restaurant). I probably shouldn't compare here... but listen... for those who frequent the Northern Virginia area, everyone knows the Great American Restaurants and their famous Ozzie Rolls. It's hard to beat GAR's bread service as they are like the best warm donuts you could imagine. So double kudos to the creation of this delightful Taro Milk Bread. I was obsessed with dipping it in the seasoned salts with my favorite being the BBH. Now . . . moving on to the main tasting menu. Each and every dish was intentionally created and all of the flavors were superb with great attention to detail. All dishes came out immaculately. Enjoyed the order in which I got to try the dishes. I really couldn't choose a favorite as they were all wonderfully done. I just wish I took better notes by the time dessert came. I wish they had a print out of the dishes I ate tonight so I could remember and reflect back to this moment in time. Lastly, a detail that I found heart warming was the framed artworks by Kassio Tien, son of Chef Kevin Tien, on display with associated labels. This month's artworks featuring "The Legend" and "Lola", their family dog. Drinks +Het Nuoc Cham (Out of Dipping Sauce)-haku japanese vodka, chinola passionfruit liqueur, lemon, nuoc cham syrup *contains fish sauce +Proper, "Koji Gold," Lager (Tennesse) Starters +Taro Milk Bread (Banh Khoai Mo)-cultured butter and seasoned salts (Phu Quoc BBQ, Bun Bo Hue, and Mac Khen) +Dried Meat w/ Cantelope +Pending notes for starter #3 +Pending notes for starter #4 Tasting Menu +Ora King Crudo (Ca Hoi)-citrus cured salmon, rau ram nuoc cham, lemon balm, mint, berries +Stuffed Leaf (Bo La Lot)-wagyu beef, perilla leaves, lane, fermented honey, pickled shallots +Sweet Potato & Crab (Bun Rieu)-sweet potato tapioca gnocchi, tomato roasted crab fat, maryland jump lump crab +Lemongrass Pork (Thit Heo Nướng Sa)-berkshire pork collar, broken rice, nectarines, xo jus +Pandan Sticky Rice Palate Cleanser +Sorbet with passionfruit granita Desserts +Pending notes-to be identified #3 +Pending notes for small bites-to be identified #4

    Mario and the team did an exceptional job…read more Tasting menu is At least try the lemongrass pork I think the taro bread is a must Made our 2 year wedding anniversary and my birthday very memorable experience

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    Moon Rabbit - Inside

    Inside

    Moon Rabbit - Fried Quail & Tomato Rice Chim Cút Chiên

    Fried Quail & Tomato Rice Chim Cút Chiên

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    Pho 75 - Garnish and condiments bag completely soaked the paper chopsticks cover.

    Pho 75

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    2.7 miRosslyn
    $$

    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.

    Best Pho in all of NOVA FIGHT MEEEEE on it. It's SO GOOD. Cash only and I actually love their…read moreborderline rude demeanor. I'll say if you're a regular and thank them-- make the main guy laugh who seats people laughs he'll remember you and give you a smile . I appreciate the efficiency. The broth is SO GOOD. It's not greasy, it's fresh; and you get a ton of food. I always get Large bowl pho#5 because I love tripe and tendon. It's lively and there's always a line no matter what time you come. So be prepared to wait a bit. They seat you pretty quick only 2 times I've come with the line out the door and I was like oh nawh I cannot. And lastly I come here bc no where else can you get the tapioca banana pudding, dessert. It is SOOOOO GOOOD omg. I always leave stuffed. And I cannot forget the Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk. Yaaaaa. It's the best.

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    Pho 75 - The view at the front door area. Greetings from Buddha! The cash register is straight ahead on the left.

    The view at the front door area. Greetings from Buddha! The cash register is straight ahead on the left.

    Pho 75 - Carryout bean sprouts, basil leaves, sliced jalapeños, and lime.

    Carryout bean sprouts, basil leaves, sliced jalapeños, and lime.

    Pho 75 - The view as you enter the dining room. The cash register is on the left. The restrooms are on the right at the back of the dining room.

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    The view as you enter the dining room. The cash register is on the left. The restrooms are on the right at the back of the dining room.

    Thip Khao - Fried rice Kua Khao Jaew Bong

    Thip Khao

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    2.6 miColumbia Heights
    $$

    What an awesome experience and vibe Thip Khao is. I like…read morethat it's not (underline) too fancy, so you can dress for the occasion or come straight off the street (mostly) and you will be in appropriate attire. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service was on point. I've lived in the capital area for around 20 years but we moved away a few years back and I greatly miss the international cuisine I had access to here in the city. This one gets added to that list! Will plan to visit again next time we are in the area or passing through!

    Was really looking forward to this place. We didn't make reservations for a Monday because I saw…read moreearlier in the day that pretty much every time slot was open - but that was a mistake because it completely filled up by the time we were done at a museum at around 4pm. We ended up waiting over an hour but that's not their fault and this isn't reflected in my rating. In the order they came out: 1. Crispy catfish (Pad Phet Paa) - extremely disappointing. It wasn't crispy at all and the flavor was lacking. Also, there was supposed to be eggplant but we barely saw any. 2. Red coconut curry - too sweet for my liking and it wasn't spicy at all which was also a disappointment. 3. Kee Mao - this honestly was the best part of the meal but I honestly expect this dish to be solid at every restaurants. Overall, as someone from out of state, I wouldn't try this place again given this experience.

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    Thip Khao - Inside

    Inside

    Thip Khao - Eggplant Salad

    Eggplant Salad

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    Your Only Friend - Sub club

    Your Only Friend

    4.4(163 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown

    Lowkey my favorite Sandwich place in all of DC. The people that created this restaurant are…read moregeniuses. I'm speechless when I eat these: RPG The Hot Nug Gotta have it: Cacio e Pepe fries Onion Rings The shallot dip

    I only ever stop by here whenever I'm going to an event at the convention center and don't want to…read morepay for overpriced under-flavored convention food nor fight the scores of illegal food truck mafia members with their unlisted prices, I always seem to forget about it otherwise. But maybe that's better for them too. You can order to-go at the window and/or request a spot in the limited spaced dining/bar area. I've only gotten the Sub Club the few times I've gone here but what can I say? its a fail proof staple that is hard to get wrong and that they do very right. I often pair it with one of their drinks, this time being the spicy ginger ale which was solid as well. There's really not much place to dine-in if you're trying to dine and go - I recommend only using the dining area if you're solo, a couple, or part of a small group (at MOST maybe - a hard maybe - on 4 people) and only if you want to use the bar. One couple tried to squeeze in a baby stroller into the bar/dining area. Its really not suitable for things like suitcases or strollers so if you're in that camp maybe try some other spots because that also made a tiny space all the more difficult to navigate. Also, if you have a mobility device, this might not be the best spot for you either. I've never used their restrooms before so can't comment on that one. I still will say it is good for when you want to grab and go - so if you're in that category, and you like moderately priced sandwiches (for this part of town) this might work for you.

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    Your Only Friend - To go order area.

    To go order area.

    Your Only Friend - Cool Ranch Onion Rings - Doritos(ish) Cool Ranch pow-pow, beer-battered onion rings, fancy ranch

    Cool Ranch Onion Rings - Doritos(ish) Cool Ranch pow-pow, beer-battered onion rings, fancy ranch

    Your Only Friend - Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

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    Cacio Pepe fries are also a must!!

    54 Restaurant - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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