Really great vegetarian food. The menu has so many different options from soups, rice dishes, stir…read morefries to spring rolls and appetizers. My friend and I tried the shredded rolls and I got the bun bo hue. The flavor was really similar to a meat version I've had before. Perfect spice level as well. Come here if you want to try some vegetarian viet food!

Over a year later and this place still kicks. Plenty of parking because it's a shared parking lot…read more Great spot and still really good food. The seating inside is pretty spacious, for a Wednesday night it wasn't too crowded so we were able to get a table relatively easily. This time I went with my vegetarian friend and I think it might have become her new favorite spot. First thing she said when I came in was "there's so many options" when usually it's what can I eat? With a full vegetarian menu, it's a great spot for those who like an Asian cuisine but suffer from the oh it's not vegetarian. Luckily the whole menu is vegetarian. The waiter/server also said they are doing great and planning on opening a second location in Chantilly soon! We ordered the vegan clam dip, shaky beef, and the fish (vegan) soup. Delicious food all around, I always prefer the clam dip and shaky beef. Really good flavors and a great combination. We definitely ordered too much food, so I would say if it's just two, two dishes is enough. Shaky beef was a little different this time around but still good flavor and you can taste that it's vegetarian or some other meat, but it's pretty darn close to beef. The flavors in the sauce and other bell peppers and onions elevate the flavor profile. The fish soup was a new dish, and definitely had a fish flavor but was a little overpowered by the tomatoe. I probably wouldn't go with that one again, but the others were still amazing.

Super fast, super fresh, super clean!!! This is easily the…read morebest pho spot in the DMV. I honestly do not understand the mediocre rating. The quality of the food and the service here are on a completely different level compared to anything else nearby. The broth tastes clean and rich, the ingredients are fresh, and the place is spotless. If you're judging purely on food, speed, cleanliness, and service, this place deserves way more love.

Workers are very nice and respectful. The pho always comes out fresh and hot. I also love how clean…read morethe restaurant is and the aquariums add a nice touch to the vibe. I recommend coming here to relax and refresh

pho is good here. i recommend but dont expect the best service. most of these old school pho places…read moredont really care about service i guess. all of the workers look like they hate working here. barely acknowledge any of my requests. i asked this one lady if i could get a refill on my water, she said 'yes' but never gave me my refill lol! i just paid and left and never mentioned it. i recommend but probably wouldn't come back here

Def the best pho in the dmv, even if service sucks…read more I also don't recommend the summer rolls, it's mostly vermicelli. I make better ones at home but the egg rolls are amazing.

Balo Kitchen is serving up Asian comfort food and they are definitely hitting the mark because…read moreevery single thing that I had here was delicious. They are nestled in the "The Block" -- a food court in Annandale. On a Thursday night this place was comfortably full with people enjoying their meals at every table. When we got our food it was hot and fresh. I first tried their fried chicken tacos on roti. So unique to add the roti in there and I liked how it was able to hold up and also not be too heavy. I was pretty full after just 1. Then I tried the lemon pepper lime wings, also delicious. The lime initially kind of through me off but quickly began to grow on me. And then my all time favorite were the garlic Lo mein noodles with beef added. My oh my. I would drive to VA just for these if I was craving them. I haven't had good noodles like this since I was in California. And I don't think I mentioned it earlier but the service was spectacular. Everyone is so kind in here! Check it out.

Love this place and can't wait to what's in store for them in the future. The pork belly is…read moreamazing, the tostones as well. Great portions, quick and friendly staff, place is in a food hall but I'm looking forward to their stand alone restaurant. This food is a must try, delicious!

We walked in 15 min before closing and was greeted with a smile. The cashier took our order and…read moreasked how our day was, then he asked if we wanted water while we waited. Service was excellent. Ambiance was nice. They had a fish tank and some other items to make it nice. We wanted to order a kids pho but it was only dine in 'cause they didn't have the size for take out. We ended up paying $20 for pho without the veggies, since my kid doesn't like any of that.

Pho Hot is my once-a-year visit restaurant. Their price is high and their food isn't the best. I…read morelike to go to Pho Hot when i'm really craving their crispy wings, or their young egg + intestines to go along with my pho. I recently went for my one year visit, and ordered their Crispy Chicken Wings, Pho Deluxe (for myself), Pho Combination #1 (for my fiance), Chicken Young Eggs + Intestines, Salted Lemonade and a regular lemonade. They now serve their pho in this food test which I thought was so cute but it didn't take up alot of table space. -Crispy Chicken Wings - 5/5 : fried to order, fresh, super hot and extra crispy. -Pho Deluxe: 4/5 : basically the combination + a short rib; definitely not worth the extra money. -Pho Combo #1 : its good but not the best; def not worth the price. -Chicken Young Eggs + Intestines: 6/5 - I love young chicken eggs and intestines, I wish every pho shop had this on their menu. -Salted Lemonade: 5/5 - I love salted lemonade- I kept adding water so it lasted longer LOL -Regular Lemonade: 5/5 - very good and refreshing --Additionally, I ordered vinegared onions and green onions in oil. The vinegar onions were ok; the green onions were ok as well. I asked for green onions in oil but received green onions in regular broth. It just didnt hit the same as "in oil" since it wasnt as fatty. Service was good and the ambiance was nice. The restaurant is pretty big with plenty of seats. Theres a shared parking lot with the other stores and a few handicapped parking right out front.

A&J is one of our go to spots…read more You can't go wrong with the spicy beef and tendon noodle soup. The spice is a nice kick without being overpowering.

We tried A&J and liked it a lot!…read more This is not a typical Chinese-American restaurant. A&J has quite a few pleasantly unexpected dishes. Service was welcoming and efficient. On a mid-Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was about ¾ full. We started out with the Wonton Soup and the Spicy Wonton soup. The Wonton soup is just okay, but the Spicy Wonton Soup is wonderful and highly recommended. For another appetizer, we ordered the Scallion Pancake. It has a nice dense texture and I really liked it. It would've been even better if it came with a dipping sauce. We also ordered the pickled cabbage. It was good, though lacking seasoning. Our first entrée was ground pork in a delicious sauce accompanied by sprouts and thinly sliced cucumber (or was that zucchini?). Recommended! Our second entrée was a Pan Fried Beef Bun. The beef was flavorful but the bread was kinda dry. Our last entrée was the Beef Wraps. These were great! Who woulda thunk that beef and fresh carrots would go together so well?! Oh, the chili sauce in a jar on the table is extra tasty. At the end, before we got our check, we were given a plate with sliced cucumbers in a light tasty sesame chili sauce. Excellent! But the hot tea was an epic fail. It had no flavor whatsoever. Peeking inside the teapot, all I could see was a micro tiny tea bag floating or sort of sinking. One other thing I kinda don't want to bring up in light of the great food we enjoyed, but need to in the spirit of full disclosure, is to mention that A&J shares space in the building with several other businesses. The restrooms are common to all the businesses. A&J needs to lean hard on the property owner/manager to do a deep cleaning in those restrooms. I'll leave it at that.

This bowl of Bo Kho was the best I've ever had outside of my mom's cooking. There was so much…read moretender beef, and the soup broth was so perfect and authentic. It had a little kick to it too. I dream of it. The soup spoon was a little small for the soup and noodle combo bite. The noodles were a tad al dente but so so good! I'll be back for another cozy soupy weather day!

Ambiance: fun and lively food hall…read more Service: there are 4 restaurants and 1 dessert spot to choose from. There is also a bar as well Food: I love Pokeworks. You can chose been a bowl, salad or burrito. They also have to Hawaiian selections now. I love that they don't have a limit on the toppings. Wished they have more locations in the area.

Came in for one item, Vietnamese spring rolls and was not impressed with the flavor. Not good and…read morewould not return to try their pho because I need good quality spring rolls when I get pho. Service was kind and efficient. Inside there are plenty of tables and chairs wit the typical pho condiments out on the table.

Always a pleasant staff, the food is AMZING. The ambiance is quite delightful. Very nicely…read moredecorated. I highly recommend you try this place out. Within the area, they have the best bahn mi! Again come check them out!!