I'm trying to do the math on how a drink that cost 6.95 before taxes ended up being 8.55 after…read moretaxes. I didn't have time to grab my receipt because my baby was ready to go but the math just isn't mathing. Definitely check your receipt if you come here. The shop is cute and clean. Def picture worthy.

The tea was good! I ordered a dragon tea with half sweetness and crystal boba. It was a perfect…read moremid day drink - not too sweet and perfect amount. The inside is cute and service is quick. Didn't try any food but all looked good. Will go again to try a milk tea.

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.

Go here JUST FOR THE BROTH. Never did I think Pho both could be buttery and clean but they do…read moresomething different here. Never need anything else. On the side a solid imperial rolls and side of grilled pork were an amazing accompaniment. I will for sure be back as this is such an unassuming neighborhood joint. They should be proud!

We ordered to go a couple of times from Saigon Rolls now and we love their food. Their pho is good,…read morebut for us, their stand out dishes are their bahn xeo and vermicelli dishes. I love that we've found a Vietnamese restaurant in old town that offers more than pho! (Nothing against pho, I love pho, but sometimes I just want other Vietnamese dishes without needing to go all the way out to Eden Center.)

I arrived seeking a vegan bun hue, a spicy lemongrass soup. I was told this was not available, but…read morethe vegetarian menu nonetheless had some worthwhile selections on it. My lemongrass tofu arrived sizzling in a hot bowl, and possessed an abundance of flavor. It came with a size of aromatic jasmine rice and separate vegetables, some of which I liked and some I did not want, but at least having them separated gave me the ability to choose. My green Thai tea was strongly flavored and something sweet gave me a bigger charge than I anticipated. As I was hungry, adding some rolls was not a bad decision. There is a great vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in the suburbs, but for anyone who wants to be in downtown Alexandria, this place has some quality to offer.

About a 1-1.5: Not sure what is going on with Noodle Box, but their consistency in terms of the…read morefood preparation and flavors, along with their drink menu, needs a lot of work. We have enjoyed this semi-fast casual Thai eatery for their noodle dishes and their teas - however, the noodles have been constantly overcooked, being gummy and overly 'swollen'; the sauces are hardly dressing any of the ingredients. The drinks, in which we usually find refreshing, are super watered down and flavored with artificial syrups, making them undrinkable. We have left tossing multiple items, as they were just inedible. In addition, the space just has this unpleasant sewage-like odor, which isn't great if you plan on dining in. Staff are pretty friendly. No dice, Noodle Box. Limited metered street parking can be found in the area. +inconsistent preparation of entrees +watered down, artificial drinks +limited metered street parking in the area

We love this place! We had green tea with mango Boba and passionfruit green tea with strawberry…read moreBoba large size. Two teas came to a total of $12.14. The food smelled so good in this little shop. It's quaint plenty of CD and the food comes out hot and fast. Our Boba tea was excellent on a hot day. And they were very hospitable. Can't wait to come back to the noodle box.

Unique and delicious desserts. They have a wide variety of Asian inspired gelato flavors including…read morevegan options made with a coconut cream base. Flavors include Thai iced tea, bananas flambee, ube coconut, passion fruit, durian... I wish I could remember them all. Must try!

I order California sandwitch and the description has sprout but when I get my sandwich to go there…read moreis no sprout and the turkey slice is very little.

We came here from the train station and it was a good choice. I got a hot roast beef sandwich and…read moreit was just perfect. Fresh tasty roll wit just the right amount of veggies. My husband had a gyro which was just as good. I couldn't decide which I liked better. I also had a Latte Carmella in the advice of one of these reviewers and was not disappointed. Everyone was super nice and we sat by the very large windows on a chilly day. Just a perfect stop on our way to the airport.

Rating only as a coffee shop, I was quite pleased with my cup of Joe, where it was full-bodied,…read moresmooth and with no harsh notes. Service was quick where I enjoyed my cup outside on one of their tables adjoining the business. Besides coffee, they would appear to serve the full assortment of drinks you would expect to see in a barista type operation as well as sandwiches where they serve breakfast and lunch during the course of the day. Nice! Overall, if you're looking for a quick cup of coffee that is not a chain coffee then this is an excellent option for you especially if you are in the area. The other key thing to note is this shop opens at 6 AM Monday through Friday so if you're an early riser like I am, keep that in mind.

AMBIANCE: I came here to meet up with a new friend for a…read morequick morning bite. It was the perfect spot to do just that. you walk in and can feel the spot is a neighborhood gem. that being said, i felt like a slight outsider being new there--not a them thing, just a me thing :). They deff have regulars. It's smal and cozy; the furniture is mismatched and i LOVE that. Now, if you have customer-anxiety, i like to call it, i would deff look at the menu beforehand so you know what to order. I walked in and there was a couple sitting closest to the cash register and i was like "oup!! can't take too long. everyone knows i'm here and i need to make a quick decision" so i just ordered quickly without really the taking time to look at the menu (whenever i go to new coffee spots i like i choose a fun, unique drink if they have it and i just derped). SERVICE: The owners were running the cash register on a saturday morning. I love me some business owners! So it made me happy to support this business. they were quick, kind, and efficient. The drink was made QUICKLY! I was in and out in under 8 mins. So saturday morning around 10:30am/11am -- i got quick service. FOOD: The iced coffee was so yum. I got a small iced vanilla latte. It was honestly perfectly. I like my iced coffees sweet but not too sweet. I didn't have to add anything but i could still taste the coffee profile. it was a joy to drink. for a bite to eat, i had the corn muffin (pretending to make myself feel better about eating something "healthy"). It was AMAZING. Totaled around 11 bucks. Definitely crumbled easy while eating it, as I was breaking pieces off with my hands while I chatted. All in all, i'd come again for sure.

Now starting 2025 alphabet series! 30 picks: 21 initial picks & 9 DMV runner-ups to 12 out of town…read morepicks. Representing 2025, the first is local DMV, A is for Asian Bistro. In mid-November 2025, my friend was having a birthday celebration in Old Town Alexandria. He was originally picking some Italian place, Mia's, which we were looking forward to, but I think my friend tried to book a reservation too late, and the available times weren't at all good for him. So, he switched to Asian Bistro. I was thinking this wasn't going to be as good. I was skeptical because they were simply Asian Bistro and didn't focus on one cuisine like Chinese, Thai, etc. However, I was mistaken. The restaurant is small, but they accommodated for our large group albeit a bit tight. Server was friendly. My girlfriend & I decided to split Pad Thai & a couple of sushi rolls. Wow, this was one of the best Pad Thai I've had, and the sushi rolls were surprisingly great too. If in Old Town, this is a great option.

This is a quaint Asian cuisine eatery located in the old town area. The space is filled with small…read morewooden tables seemingly perfect for more intimate outings. I stopped in for a quick lunch. it wasn't terribly busy aside from the friendly regulars who were eating at the table next to me. The service was timely and hospitable as I was able to order quickly and was offered drink refills pretty routinely throughout my time there. Their menu features appetizers like summer rolls, veggie gyoza, crab & chicken shumai, and entrees like lemongrass pan fried noodles, broccoli stir fry, pad thai, and lo mein with your choice of protein as prices range from about $10-$20 per item. I kept it simple and tried the fried rice with pork. Overall excellent dish: large portion size, a sufficient amount of protein, and a nice combination of ingredients with the shredded carrots, bell peppers, peas, scallions and onions. I'll certainly be returning to try out a few more of their menu items.

This is my go to for Chinese food. The food is always delicious and perfectly cooked. So why…read morewouldn't I crave it on Mother's Day? Thank you for always being consistent.

I think the food here is very good. I have ordered a here a few times. The service is fast, I…read moretypically call in and have my food delivered. There is some seating inside.