Very humble and genuine restaurant. Good service. Service timing was in a comfortable "Goldie-locks" range where you don't feel rushed nor left waiting. Portions are realistic. Subtle music avoids deadspace. Very sanitary and well maintained. Cooking is consistent across visitations even among meats. Very reasonable price. Takeout is handled well. Has definitely become one of my favorite spots for a good meal. read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - Still looks delicious in takeout. - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

amazing pho and ginger chicken! they were playing hype Tet music in Vietnamese and prices were very affordable. Getting into the parking lot was a little confusing. Service was quick! read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - 31. Pho with Rare Round Beef, Fat Brisket, Well-Done Flank - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I used Menufy this restaurant's online ordering app to order and pay. Very nice and swift. I love the food I've ordered from Little Saigon for many years. I miss it when I have not ordered anything for a long time. I recommend their Tamarind soup and Grilled Shrimp and Summer Rolls, my personal favorites. I need to go back for those delicacies ASAP. read more

Very quaint spot for Vietnamese food. They have a full stage for karaoke. The food is good and the staff is great. You will enjoy the food and vibe here. Sorry no pics read more

This is a little gem in a neighborhood where there are lots of choices. The interior is a bit dated - I don't mind about that. - Chef Minh's Special Pho - This is an A! The soup was great! Taste it before eating anything else. - Spicy Beef and Lemon Grass Rice Noodle Dish - Another A! This is just a little bit spicy. Great flavor. The food was so tasty that just kept eating and forgot to take a picture...next time. Highly recommended. read more

Family owned Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church. I reccomend this place for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and exceptional service. Another bonus is you don't have to fight for parking down the street at Eden Center. Food was delicious and authentic, portions were generous, and we received attentive service. read more

Always been my favorite place to eat since I was young. They aren't busy most of time except night times, they'll have events so book your tablr ahead of time. Food has always been my favorite, tamerin soup (canh chua) and Caramel Fish (cá kho tộ) . Lately, my favorite has been frog legs though. It is crunchy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. Also taro salad is crunchy and yummy as well. Lots of proteins and lots of vegetables in the salad! Service is great. Order their food and it will come in about 10 mins. read more

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This is a charming little place with excellent food! My favorite items are ginger chicken and grilled pork vermicelli.

The owner and staff was super nice. They ordered food for us that was not even on the menu, made sure there were vegetarian options, and they even stayed open late for us. The food came out fast and it's a great place for shareables with friends and families. If you're looking for authentic viet food that isn't pho, come here! We got the spring and summer rolls, taro salad, crispy frog legs (taste like chicken), krispy rice paper and vegetarian clams, vermicelli noodle, and the seafood medley and krispy noodles - mì xào giòn đồ biển. read more

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The food was alright, there are indeed many dishes you cannot find in the restaurants of nearby Eden Center. The stir baby clams is one example. It might be the exclusive of this restaurant. But probably because they are too authentic??? some flavor is a little bit alien to me. The place is not small, but somehow is dim inside. I prefer it to be a little bit brighter during dinning. read more

Nice and spacious for the big family dining option. Service was good. Food was okay.

I'm not normally the person to write reviews, but I left this restaurant feeling absolutely scammed. I ordered the R1. Little Saigon com tám rice dish, but my order didn't come with the meatloaf (stated on the menu btw). When I asked about it, the waiter said that it doesn't come with it. After showing a photo of this dish from Yelp with the meatloaf, he then changes his story and tells me that they ran out. Okay, that's fine if they ran out of the ingredients, but why not let me know before I ordered or when I initially asked? I thought I would get a small discount or get charged for another option (e.g. one of the rice dishes that doesn't include the meatloaf; which would be cheaper), but I got charged the FULL price. This is false advertisement. Ridiculous service and terrible hospitality. They also charge for a to-go box without letting you know. We still left a tip since we dined in, but he sneakily clicked the 20% tip option before putting it down for us to sign. I thought it couldn't get worse from the missing meatloaf, but this restaurant didn't fail to surprise me. If you want to leave feeling unsatisfied and scammed, then be my guest and come here. I will never come back and let everyone in my life know. read more

First time eating here, went with my (Vietnamese) family. First thing I noticed is that it was super chilly. It was about the same temperature outdoors. At lunchtime, the place was also completely empty except for us. The pho was okay. Different from Pho 75 in that the flavor was a bit richer, but was too salty. The noodles were more chewy, but the beef was more tender. So, different from 75, but not necessarily worse. The chicken wings are quite good. The quail is okay. The taro salad with shrimp and chicken was interesting. Never had it before, but I liked it. I don't speak any Vietnamese so I felt a bit uncomfortable when our server and my family started yapping away and she started to show the ladies some jewelry [she] was selling (side business?) and then showing pictures of her before and after cosmetic surgery. The chef also came out and I might've deduced that she was a former Saigon beauty pagent winner or something? The staff was nice and I think they found some vague connection to family lineage or their home province, but as a completely Americanized mutt, I just wanted to leave after a while. I'd consider going back, but I'll dress warmer and hopefully go when there are more people there to disperse the chatty-ness. read more

I guess they changed ownership, they have a brand new menu and their food just isn't 5 star anymore. This used to be my favorite restaurant so that's pretty sad to see the quality drop. read more

I'm not sure what happened here, perhaps we came at an off day. My over all experience was quite mediocre so let's get to it. When we first walked into the restaurant, because we looked quite young, we didn't receive that customer welcome. I do believe it was the first job the waiter seating us was working as well, so this review won't be too harsh. No dishes were set, no utensils given until asked. Mind you the aura of the service only changed when our party of 3 stood up to walk in our elders. That's when the owner came and tried to take our orders (but we ordered with the waiter ahead because we wanted the food to be ready for the elders by the time they arrived). (-2) Food wise, it is considered comfy food. Canh chua ca kho to, is not the best but every viet family has their own recipe for this combo so this is up to your tastes and flavoring. For those that don't know these two dishes always go hand in hand. So the type of fish used in the dishes are also important along with the cooking time. Fatty fish in braised (clay pot) fish will be buttery yes but won't absorb the sauce well if cooked in a short time. It also gets washed by the tamarin soup leaving a slight gamey taste. If using a more lean fish, it will absorb the sauce very well even if it's short cooking time and when paired with the tangy soup, it's a sweet and tangy combo on rice. To me, the dish came out with a short cooking time so the sauce of ca kho was watery, did not have enough time to thicken, so it was out washed by the tamarin soup. The fish used in the ca kho was the same one used in the soup as well. The fish was better off in the soup than used for braising. Aside from all of that, the rest of the meal was decent. 2 for food presentation, 1 point for cleanliness of the restrooms (small but very clean). Overall 3/5. I can't say I would come again as I am a very picky canh chua ca kho to eater, however, I would say this place passes for comfy food and is easy on the palate. Also rooting for the waiter, hang in there buddy you'll get the hang of it. Ah parking is a bit small in the front but you can find more parking at the side, no handicap parking in the front though. Handicap parking is on the side where you do have to walk a short distance (low-key defeats the purpose of handicap parking). ‍ So if you want in-front parking just hope you're lucky. read more

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Long-established old Vietnamese restaurant, a block away from the well-known Vietnamese American Eden center. Food: Bun bo hue - 5/5 - a best/favorite here! Delicious savory broth and meats & cha in noodles and accompanied by fresh veggies Banh beo ngu binh - 5/5 -very cute presentation, great taste and perfect to share as a starter Pho ap chao - 4.5/5 - very crispy rice noodles even more than I appreciated. I like for a mix softness inside. Good sauce stir fry. Hu tieu Saigon - 3/5 - good-tasting broth and slices of meat and shrimp but it was lacking ground pork and squid! That was part of the menu!!! * I've tried to order the nem nuong ninh hoa and they never have it! Service: Fast, efficient, attentive Ambience: Recently renovated decor, emphasizing the golden age of late 1950s to mid 1970s Saigon, South Vietnam read more

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Just moved into the Falls Church area and this place is right next door to me. I'll definitely be a regular here because I just had the best pho I have ever tasted! read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - P1: combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Everything was wonderful. Tracy made us feel so welcome. The food was fresh, yummy and hot. The restaurant is small and cozy but didn't feel claustrophobic. It was just right. We happened upon Little Saigon trying to find a place for Christmas dinner. We got so lucky and we will be back!! read more

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This place is a hidden gem located away from the hustle and bustle of the Eden Center. I got the pho and I have to say it might be one of the best broths I've had. They add some shaved ginger with the cilantro and onions and it just gives each bite a burst of flavor. The staff here offer super friendly service and are happy to help should you need anything. The ambiance of the restaurant is very relaxing and just makes for an all around wonderful dining experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

Yummy Pho, spring rolls, noodles with shrimp and pork. Fresh ingredients, casual, relaxed dining. Not crowded and easy to have a conversation. Fresh food and location NOT in the Eden Center so no issues with parking. I now visit every few weeks. Yummy peanut sauce read more

Had our lunch here and it was good. Taro Salad was unique and flavorful. Little Saigon Com Tam was decent (fish sauce could be improved on taste). The iced coffee was okay. Will come again to try other items on the menu :) read more

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Delicious and flavorful authentic Vietnamese food! Good portion size. Nice calm ambience. read more

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This was my 1st visit & I will become a regular! The atmosphere was so relaxed & quiet (with nice music in the background). Staff was attentive & friendly, and food was delicious (spring rolls & ginger chicken). I look forward to bringing a friend next time and trying other delicacies. Susan read more

Update - I don't know what happened here. I guess Maggie N. was right, they've switched management. The food is bad. It's tough to give it such a review since it was previously 5 stars for me, but I've been almost 10x before this and there has been a dramatic decline in quality. Started with garden rolls. These are still good. The peanut sauce is still good. But this is where the meal started to go downhill. The papaya salad with shrimp and pork was ok, but nothing great and I wouldn't order it again. The Saigon fish sauce wings were awful. They used to be the best viet wings around, and honestly the only real reason I kept coming back over some other spots in eden center. They were overcooked, dry, had 0 flavor, no caramel sauce, nothing. Disappointment to say the least. We then wrapped up with caramelized pork in a clay pot, and the caramelized fish pot. We took one bite of each, and decided it wasn't worth eating. Absolutely no flavor, whatsoever. We brought it up with the manager/owner, who asked us what was wrong and offered us another look at the menu for replacement dishes, but we declined and got the check. She handled the situation well, but there is no way we were going to order more food when some of the most flavorful dishes fell flat. I'm sorry little Saigon, it was a good run. Hopefully I can find some place with wings as good as there once was here. read more

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We had a wonderful experience there. The food was great but the service and ambiance deserve 10 stars! Will definitely be back!

I came here on a Saturday afternoon with friends and family. It was around 3pm and the restaurant was empty. We were seated immediately by the staff and waters were brought out for us. The waitress took our drink orders and gave us some time to look over the menu. I ordered Com Suon, Bi & Cha - Broken Rice Dish which comes with a grilled pork chop, pork meatloaf, shredded pork, pickled radishes, cucumbers and rice. I asked for a fried egg to be added as well. The rice seemed under cooked and the size of the pork chop was extremely disproportionate to the dish... but at $8 I cannot complain too much, I got what I paid for -_- I liked how the meal comes with a side of broth for you to sip with your meal. Overall, the dish lacked flavor, I had to drench the dish in fish sauce. The staff were polite, they brought out the dishes quickly... except one of the dishes which my friend had ordered (Bun Bo Hue), which came about 5-10 minutes after everyone else had already been brought their dishes. Timing wasn't great on their part, the entire table was served except one person. This spot is average, not amazing and not terrible. The price point is reasonable, where most dishes are $10 and under. There is a tiny parking lot out front shared with a handful of other retailers. read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - Rice Dishes in Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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I ordered the pho with stir fried shank beef +chicken and summer rolls for lunch. The broth was tasty and had good depth for flavor. I really enjoyed the shank beef (I'm not a fan of most pho beef options) and liked that it was stir fried with seasoning and onions. Both the beef and chicken were very tender. I am a soup lover and will happily eat it on a hot summer day. My boyfriend on the other hand, doesn't feel the same. I really like that there are a lot of options on the menu besides pho so we will both be happy. I look forward to trying more. Only gripe is that the menu says I should have received the stir fried shank beef and rare beef. The rare beef wasn't included. Nevertheless, I will be ordering from here again. read more

So my initial impression from looking at the outside was...what is this dinky restaurant? My moms friend invited us to come and we roll up to this kind of run down lookin strip mall section and see a tiny little store front. Upon walking inside, however, it's like being transported to a different place. The inside was MUCH more spacious than it looked from the outside, the decor was clean, bright, modern, and beautiful, and we were seated right away. We started by ordering drinks and apps. I got soy milk (brings me back to my childhood and how much I used to beg my mom to buy it for me lol) and an order of corn spring roll. My sister ordered the Thai tea with herb jelly, shrimp summer rolls, and the regular spring rolls. Now I was expecting the orange Thai tea that I'm sure most of you guys know what I'm talking about. Sweet, creamy, and delicious, it's hard to not love it! Here, we received a completely green, not orange, tea that had the herb jelly. Upon tasting, it was delicious! But had a kind of strange aftertaste lol. We all tried it and it was 50/50. Some loved it and others didn't. Definitely was an experience and something new, so order the "thai tea" if you're down for something unique. The corn spring rolls came with this creamy and mildly spicy orange dipping sauce that reminds me of the sauce Japanese places drizzle over Americanized Sushi rolls. It was delicious and I enjoyed it! The regular spring rolls were what you'd expect! Flavorful and crispy on the outside! The summer roll was delicious, but the peanut sauce could've been better:/ For entrees, we got Banh beo (small rice cakes with shredded shrimp), bun cha gio (thin noodles with spring rolls), fried soft shell crabs, and bo luc lac (shaking beef). Everything was delicious but definitely wasn't the BEST viet food I've ever had. We all enjoyed our meals but weren't blown away. The plating was beautiful and presented on huge modern plates. The table got crowded really quick haha! I'd say that the star of the show was the bo luc lac (so sad I didn't get pictures! It was GLORIOUS!)The meat was sooo tender and seasoned beautifully. The only weird thing was that it wasn't served with rice, but had a side of French fries instead...they did offer rice when we asked about it though! Overall, I wouldn't see myself going out of my way to get the food here, but I definitely wouldn't turn it down if some friends suggest we go! We had an enjoyable meal and I really don't have anything bad to say about the restaurant and food! Service was quick and efficient and everyone was friendly! read more

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We went here because the restaurant in Eden Center didn't accept credit card.The staff is nice and friendly, but it was pretty empty on a Saturday evening. The free shrimp rice crackers were pretty good, fresh, crunchy, and tasty. The food was okay, not the best. The Pho brth eas clean and refreshing, but it had no real tasI really liked their spring roll,the crunchy one, but the summer roll was on the bland side. Both were priced at $3.95 for two. Across from us, we noticed a table had a bunch of fried chicken and shrimp. It looked delicious. Wish we ordered that instead. The average price range was between $9-$13 a plate. read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - Grilled Beef & thin vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

We've ordered take out from here a few times. The food has been mostly excellent - summer roles, Com Tom Rim Man, Bun Thit Nuong, Grilled Chicken. Most recently, the beef in Mi Xao Don was dry. Most importantly, the price since we last ordered 3 months ago went up a lot. 15-40%. We know prices have gone up, but those increases are too much for us read more

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Really, really tasty. I tried the take-out here, and tried both one of their vermicelli dishes and one of their pho dishes. Both were absolutely delicious - tons of meat, perfectly cooked noodles, and everything was absolutely bursting with flavor. The price is a hair high, but the volume of food makes up for it. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Update: delivery is no longer free with a minimum, it's now $5 and prices for most items have been increased by a dollar or more and the portion sizes are even less. I'm really not sure the decision behind this, but I haven't been going back lately because of these changes. I decided to go back again yesterday and I received maybe 5 pieces of steak for my whole meal. If the intention is to save money because business is slow, these are the wrong decisions. This review is for delivery only. I absolutely adore this restaurant and cannot imagine what I would do without them on a sick day or a cold day when I don't feel like leaving the house. I generally order the Chef Minh's special pho or Dong Ba noodle soup. The delivery is so quick every time, and the portions are HUGE. Like seriously, I always feel like I'm getting extra noodles without ordering them (which you can do for only $1.50 more). Is it the best pho in Nova? Not in my opinion. But it is the best pho you can get delivered and it hits the spot when you're feeling under the weather. The only thing that is disappointing is that none of their pho options have tripe - and that's a staple for me. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend this on a cold Sunday read more

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Had such a great lunch here! The inside is quite nice, with white table clothes and fabric napkins. I had the tai chin pho. It was a very large portion with all the fixins. It came out quickly and hot. The staff were very friendly. I have been looking for a new go to pho spot and this might be it. read more

Amazing experience, it was a small restaurant with very friendly staff who want nothing more to please you. And the food was super yummy and fairly priced! Definitely will be visiting again! read more

The food was amazing, and the service was exceptional. We order lemongrass chicken, spicy wings, and the crystal salad. The portions are generous, and the food was so flavorful. The atmosphere was comfortable. read more

I might never have noticed this place had my sister not recommended it. With Eden Center so close by and an abundance of Vietnamese restaurants to choose from, Little Saigon, situated in a small strip plaza with a Jiffy Lube next to it, would not have caught my attention. You absolutely must make the trip here. It's spacious, clean and bright and is well positioned to let in ample amounts of sunlight. There's a pretty mural of the Eden Center in one corner of the restaurant. So we're off to a good start already. Now, the food. Very flavorful and with decent portion sizes. We got the baby clams and the sampler as appetizers. My father particularly liked the shrimp around the sugar cane in the sampler. We also got vermicelli with grilled beef, pho, and pan fried crispy noodles. There was a generous amount of grilled beef with my vermicelli and the pan fried noodles (with vegetables, meat, and seafood on top) was enormous. You must eat the food on top of the noodles quickly, otherwise it can make the noodles soggy. The prices may not be as cheap as at Eden Center but the ambiance here and quality of food was well worth the visit. read more

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Little Saigon will always be that restaurant my family and I have grown up with. After coming here for many years, we found this place as a safe bet to come for dinner. This restaurant is located a little ways outside of the Eden shopping center. Never needing to wait or a table - we get seated right away every time. It doesn't have the congested Eden customers, which is nice if you're just looking for a nice and quiet family meal. This place has hands down the best fried wontons ever. Please try them if you visit here. I've enjoyed many other things on the menu here for years now so I don't think you can go wrong with any of the authentic Vietnamese dishes they offer. read more

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Great Traditional Vietnamese food. Owner was super nice. Place is clean but we did carry out read more

Little Saigon Restaurant - 15. Fried Chicken with Fish Sauce 23. Combination Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Little Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church accommodated a large party on short notice. Such a lovely waitstaff, so helpful with recommendations. Ordered the frog legs (C12) and Bo La Lot - wrapped beef (off menu). Fried frog legs with lemon grass was delicious and the wrapped beef was amazing! Definitely recommend this restaurant, I will be a repeat customer. read more

Very, very nice people run this restaurant. We had a large party for a birthday, and they struggled to handle us. The service was beyond explanation. Appetizer spring rolls were good and delivered on time. The entrees, though, meandered out through the evening. The first one came on the heels of the appetizers, followed by a long gap, than one or two more, than others. Nobody knew when to eat, as their food got cold, waiting for others to be served. They forgot a couple of entrees. I really liked the staff, but there seemed to be continuing confusion. Others might do better with a smaller group. read more