My son and I are always on the hunt for some good pho. Lulu's Gourmet didn't disappoint but it also didn't really impress. The place was clean and the atmosphere was inviting. But I feel like the broth was more bland than I'm use too. The customer service was great though. There weren't a lot of people there but the young lady made sure we had everything we needed and refilled our water before it was empty. read more

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"Feeling more festive?" John Stewart, the Green Lantern, and the first Black superhero to appear in DC comics, asks Shayera Hol, the second Hawkgirl and yet another star of the Justice League Animated Series. "I don't know. I still don't get this obsession with the holidays," Hol responds. Moments later, hoping to lift her spirits and perhaps bring them together closer romantically, Stewart volunteers to celebrate in the same way that brings Hol joy, not knowing that for her the perfect night out involves a bar fight on the third moon of Galtos instigated by none other than Hol herself. Unlike Stewart and Hol, my wife's and my expectations going to Lulu's Gourmet on 13600 Baltimore Ave. in Laurel, Maryland were the same. And those expectations were high, with both of us being fans of pho and both of us having been frequent patrons of the Pho Saigon 54 restaurant that previously occupied Lulu's Gourmet's location. Lulu's servings for the pho, even for takeout orders, are gargantuan, the same size as the barrage of snowballs Stewart playfully launches at Hol before he realizes that she is not enjoying Earth's Christmas holiday season as much as he does. While a tad salty, Lulu's pho tastes great so long as one orders extra noodles to dilute the saltiness. Upon both visits, my wife was disappointed to learn that Lulu's Gourmet did not have any of the Hong Kong Waffles available to purchase that they prominently advertise. On our second visit, she was even more disappointed to not get the strawberry banana cream trang mieng that I attempted to order. I perhaps made a mistake in not getting a receipt to know if we were charged for the dessert and another mistake in showing the manager what we wanted to order on my phone rather than reading our takeout order out loud. Being an optimist like Stewart, I would give Lulu's Gourmet 3.5 stars if that were possible; but, for the purpose of current records, it will have to be a 3. read more

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I was actually heading for a place where I had seen a Coming Soon sign, but they were still under construction. Walking back to the car, I saw a sign for Bahn MI. I think there was a Vietnamese place there before. Drat! Out of bread for Bahn Mi. Just as well, since proper French bread has the shelf life of a may fly. Cute interior, order at the counter and they bring it to the table. So I decided on pho, which is the touchstone of Vietnamese food, rather than the rice or vermicelli selections. The broth was not as aromatic as I like, and had a hint of the telltale metallic finish of MSG. Too sweet as well, a shot of soy sauce balanced that. Likewise, the fresh squeezed lemonade required a pinch of salt. On the plus side, the beef was quite tasty, and the men's room was clean and odor free. I'm all about the food, so I can't give them better than ok. read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I ordered their Pho it was great. I'll also note this is a great item to order for takeout since they box the broth into its own container, the meat and noodles into another, and the jalapenos, sprouts, and basil leaves into a bag. The broth was nice and hot still by the time it got to our house and I was able to add the add-ons to my liking! For reference, I called ahead to order and they said it would be about 20 minutes. I paid when I got there. Highly recommend ordering from lulu's if you need some Pho! read more

We stopped by Lulu's Gourmet on a whim. For an appetizer, we had crispy rolls which were really good. We had beef pho and a beef noodle dish that was essentially the beef pho without the broth. I really enjoyed the pho, but the noodle dish was just okay. I also ordered the Thai boba, but they were out of tapioca and replaced it with jellies. I think the jellies were fruit flavored though and as a result the whole drink tasted funny. Stop by for the pho! read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - 26. Tai Nam Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Solid vegan Vietnamese options- Bahn Mi (ask for no mayo) Vermicelli with tofu ( choose peanut sauce not fish sauce) Veggie pho They also have veggie spring rolls Food is fast and tasty. read more

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Another Vietnamese food gem in Maryland. Great pho, fresh-baked Banh mi, and super friendly service. So much more about this wonderful restaurant and other great Vietnamese in the DMV on tt @ChefRichieC read more

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Pho was very good. Broth was tasty, portion was fulfilled, and the Viet Coffee Trung Muoi just hits the spot right

My husband and I keep coming back to Lulu's even though we moved, any time we're in the area we stop by to eat, their food is still delicious with great quality. The portions are great and they are consistent. The service is good and quick. The place looks great and there's enough room to eat in. I still highly recommended Lulu's, and we will continue to come back as long as they're still around. read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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I've been coming here for a few years now, and it's always delicious! Unfortunately this visit, the smell of the restaurant diminished my experience. It was very unpleasant and hard to avoid while eating. It was apparent that the restaurant was in need of a good, deep cleaning. Nonetheless, the pho broth was rich and delicious, and the bahn mi was yummy. Service is usually lackluster lol read more

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I Really luv good Pho, the broth is awesome. This is my first time trying here and I absolutely love it.The staff was very friendly. The restaurant on the inside was surprisingly nice. I had a really good experience here. read more

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My husband and I are vegetarian. That being said, we love Vietnamese food . We ordered the spring rolls, tofu veggie pho and the tofu bun. Each of our dishes had 3 pieces of tofu that were dry and tasted of freezer burn . The bun came with hoisin sauce. The spring rolls were filled with a strange flavorless starch along with a smidge of maybe cabbage? The dining room was dark and cramped. Most of the tables were not clean. Maybe the regular meat pho is where it's at . Sad experience. read more

Vietnamese owned. Highly recommended. Clean and service is amazing. Will be our goto spot. Recommendation for owner: Serve banh mi bo ne with fresh banh mi. Sizzling beef with omelette. Could be an amazing addition read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Vietnamese Coffee. Authentic. - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

All the Bhan mi and bread are increíble the Pho is excelente it's my favorite place to eat

Came to check out this spot for the Hong Kong waffle. Unfortunately they don't serve it anymore. ( they should remove it from their website). So we try the pho and the rice dish instead. U gotta order first then take your seat. Menu pretty simple. Phô , rice or noodle dish or bánh mì. Everything was fresh. They charge 50 cent for to go container. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in Laurel. Great selection, and she makes "Bahn Mi"! There are several spots that also advertise Bahn Mi. But after relentlessly trying to get it at those spots, I have found that most locations are out of supplies by lunch time. Lulu's Gourmet has a great menu and the food is always fresh and well portioned. It's a great spot to come to if your new to Vietnamese food, because LuLu is at the counter, speaks great English, and will make suggestions based upon your preferences. Another cool thing about Lulu's is when you look at the faces in the dining room, you will see people from all races and walks of life. All are welcome, and pretty much guaranteed to enjoy the excellent food that Lulu provides. Give the spot a chance, and I bet you'll be back! Happy Feasting!! read more

Wish I could have taken a photo before eating but! This place is a little hole in the hole in the wall. I've lived in laurel for almost 7 years and never gone here. I ordered spring rolls- really good and fresh. The Pho was AMAZING. I had a rice dish with pork and chicken, super good. Definitely come check them out. Their customer service is on point and the establishment is clean. read more

Pho was delicious here. The broth just hit the spot compared to others we had in the MD area. Banh mi combo and Vietnamese ice coffee are oh so delicious. Service was awesome and friendly. The ambiance is cute. We like to come here once a week. Would recommend. read more

Wonderful place we visited during a weekend trip. The bun for the bunh mi was perfect. Nicely flaky and very light. Grilled pork vermicelli was also very very good. Large quantities. Boba tea was also a great order. Bubbles were fresh and perfect texture. Visited twice over the weekend, and would have visited a third had not they been closed on Sundays. Very very nice people, I'm assuming the owners. My only regret - not being able to try the Hong Kong waffles They were out. Next time we are in town!! read more

Delicious food, good quality and reliable service. The staff is to the point and patient.

Best pho place in my opinion, and I've tried lots of pho restaurants in the DMV. The Pho broth is very rich and flavorful.The Pork Banh Mi is a must try! The service is good, fast, and accurate. read more

Came here over the weekend and completely forgot to take photos of the food we ordered. We had: - Fresh Garden Rolls - Crispy Shrimp Rolls - Chicken Pho/Steak Pho I will definitely go back again! read more

Pretty delicious broth which makes everything taste just that much better. I wish they put more noodles but for the most part it's good read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Beef combination - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Anytime I'm in Laurel, MD, I have to have my Pho Lulu The Owner is so nice The place is clean-COVID safe I love love love the Pho lol read more

No thank you. The menu looks amazing and when I saw it, I thought OMG I don't know what to have. Everything looked so good. I found myself frantically googling near to many of the food items, for I didn't know what they were. I had had banh mi's before and LOVED them - so this decision, was a no brainer. The roll, for my pork bahn mi was massive, somewhat hard, very crunchy, a bit overwhelming and within, a scant portion of grilled marinated pork, a smattering of semi-crunchy, overly sweet, lacking pickled pungentness, absent of jalapenos - a huge disappointment of what was supposed to be a bahn mi. A tofu rice paper roll, hugely unforgettable - in the waste basket, it went. A mass of overly fried hard tofu, intermingled and bulgingly stuffed with too soft vermicelli noodles, messily wrapped; chaos. read more

The food and service is always great...the Pho and spring rolls have never disappointed...an easy decision when we want Pho... read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Chillin w the sister - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This is the best pho spot! I go here everytime - and you must try their chicken banh mi

My favorite Pho place to eat in PG County. The food is amazing and the Pho Soup is even better. read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - B11. Grilled Chicken Small Broth Strawberry Bubble Smoothie - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Family run restaurant where you order at the counter. Service is fast and prices are fair. The broth is good but noodles are a bit soggy read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The beef broth does taste good, but it would be perfect if you balance the broth flavor. Way too much cloves/star anise flavor over other spices. The spring rolls are too much lettuce, with very little noodles and the rice paper is too too soft!!! There are many rice paper brands. I hope the owners will choose a better brand for a better taste. read more

My co-workers and I like this location. The service is not super friendly and the place is kinda cramped but their PHO is very tasty. I order the beef broth soup with fatty meat and it is so yummy! This is our go to when we want PHO. read more

First time here. And the broth of these noodle are really good!! I requested to come back but unfortunately they don't open on Sundays. Great service and fast. Planning to come back soon so I can try other things. read more

Nice place to enjoy some really good Phô - can get a little crowded around lunchtime on weekday's because it's 'a one-woman show' and doesn't take much to get really backed up as far as the order taking - but the Phô is pretty good, the Spring Rolls are pretty good, and the bubble smoothies (coffee, especially) are really good. read more

Tried for the first time this weekend. food was delicious! I can't wait to go back! I had Phó and spring rolls.

Unpleasant experience. Upon arriving I was a bit indecisive about which meat I wanted to choose from. The owner then suggested that I try the grilled beef. I made it clear that I wanted pho, however. To my understanding, I was going to receive pho with beef. Later, she came out with beef and noodles... (not what I wanted). I asked if there were any way that I could opt for pho instead, as she was unclear that the grilled beef would not be in the pho. She simply refused to make any accommodations. Throughout all my years, I have never experienced such terrible service. She didn't even try to compromise. Consequently, my friend offered to switch plates and I ate their pho instead. Overall, I won't be coming back. I suggest trying Pho nom nom in Rockville instead As far as the food, I've certainly had better. The pho is sweet and has a strange taste/ aroma to it. Moreover, the soup did not have enough meat. read more

It was my first time trying Lulu's. I am so glad I tried this place! My husband was craving bahn mis. We ordered the cold cut combo and it was cheap and really tasty. We even got a second one to go. I tried their spring rolls which tasted like they were made fresh. We also got two pho's. I ordered the beef combination and it was everything I wanted. The bowl had impressive portions of meat. I had to try the bubble tea with bubbles out of curiosity. The honeydew smoothie was yummy!! And the boba was good. The atmosphere was adorable inside too. I can't wait to come back. read more

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My place when I crave Pho every time.. it's a little far from my place but it's worth it. I have been coming here for years. The soup, the fresh spring rolls. We just loveee everything. I tried other places but nothing compares to Lulu.. read more

Lulu’s Gourmet - Lulu's combination Pho . - Vietnamese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This place is best for carry out. The food was ok. The kitchen was efficient. But the place was small and the bus staff was callous. Their cart would be rolled to within inches of us and they would be scraping and rinsing dishes literally right next to us as we tried to eat our meal. We couldn't wait to finish and leave. read more

I think this is family owned but I was craving pho one day and decided to check this place out. Food is ordered up front and then u sit in these tables that are spaced apart from one another due to covid. Employees are seen with masks on. (Thank goodness) A large pho Dac biet (combo) was a bit expensive at around 12$ if I remembered it to be. The soup was ok, kind of sweeter than usual. Meat portion was alright. But I still finished it. Banh mi combo- this was damn delicious even tho I believe there's a fried egg and honey ham ? The bread was fresh. I might come back for this Egg rolls- hot and fresh. Not too shabby. I think I will come back- maybe not for pho but try something else. read more

TL;DR great Bahn Mi, really good boba, and great service! I tried out Lulu's for a mid afternoon late lunch, and it is everything I didn't know I needed! I ordered a grilled pork Bahn Mi, which is a vietnamese sandwich on French bread. The bread always makes the sandwich, and this was perfect! The grilled pork is kind of like pork belly, but less fatty. The sandwich came with the traditional toppings: Jalapeno, carrots, daikon radish, and cilantro. Definitely hit the spot! I also got a thai tea with boba. The boba was the right consistency and the thai tea had just the right amount of sugar. I might not have to go so far to get my boba fix after all! Definitely want to go back and try the Pho, but either way you should try give them a try! They don't have any in-person dining, so when you walk in you can order at the counter or do what I did and call ahead. They have plexiglass above the ordering counter, all the employees are wearing masks, and they have sanitizer at the counter. Super safe and efficient operation! read more