Not too many restaurants left in DC Chinatown due to gentrification and properties taken over to do hotels. But this Viet place seems to be a staple not only doing Vietnamese but also some Chinese dim sum. Didn't try much of anything but the beef brisket pho; stock was flavorful and everything just right. Interior is comfortable and inviting. Owners been here for over 20 years as opposed to the many turn overs in other businesses. read more

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Pho 88 Noodles & Grill -- Comfort in the Cold On a Tuesday night with a severe weather advisory (19 degrees but feeling closer to 7), I grabbed my partner's sweater, wrapped in a little Nordic warmth from Iceland, and carefully made my way through snow and icy roads to Pho 88 Noodles & Grill. The walk was slightly longer than usual from my neighborhood in Bloomingdale to the NoMa/Gallaudet Metro, but I had a strong craving for one thing: a steaming, soul-warming bowl of pho broth. And truthfully, navigating the snow- and ice-covered sidewalks and streets was a challenge. Some neighbors and business owners did an admirable job clearing their property, while others did not, making parts of the trek slippery and uncertain. Once inside, though, the warmth was immediate, a cozy escape from the sharp winter air. I ordered a generous bowl of pho with chicken broth only (no meat or vegetables), and it was everything I hoped for. The broth arrived piping hot, fragrant, and deeply comforting, with that slow-simmered flavor that feels like it's been nurtured for hours. It was rich without being heavy, delicately seasoned, and soothing in the best way, the kind of savory warmth that instantly thaws you from the inside out. And the spring rolls? Absolutely worth it. I enjoyed four crisp, golden fried spring rolls, stuffed with a flavorful mix of shrimp, chicken, pork, crab, and taro. Each bite was hearty, savory, and perfectly crunchy, a delicious complement to the warm simplicity of the pho broth. Honestly, my actions were on repeat, going back and forth between the crispy spring rolls and the steaming broth (dip, sip, crunch, comfort) over and over again. It was the perfect rhythm for a winter night. My server was pleasant, gracious, and attentive, making the experience feel welcoming and unrushed. The restaurant was relatively quiet, with about ten diners enjoying their meals - a peaceful little refuge from the winter chill outside. My experience lasted slightly over two hours, giving me time to truly settle in, warm up, and savor every bite without feeling rushed. For about $20, this was the perfect winter comfort meal and a reminder that sometimes a hot bowl of broth and crispy spring rolls are exactly what you need, a simple form of self-care on a freezing winter night. And somehow, after such a warm and comforting experience, the walk home felt easier to navigate, as if the broth had warmed more than just my hands; it warmed my spirit too. Pho 88 delivered warmth, flavor, and comfort right on time. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Fried Spring Rolls (4 pcs.) - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I tried the vegan pho here and honestly it did not hit the mark. I didn't expect the broth to be a lot more flavorful than what I was served. Not sure if they were having a bad day but I have definitely had a better broth in smaller cities. I do have to say that the portions are ginormous for $20. Cute little restaurant with a great Zen vibe that makes you want to eat and nap. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was fair but nothing to write home about. The main problem was the mouse running across the hallway! We saw him while paying for our food. Ughh! Also, the waitress did not clean the table with previous customers. Left "assumed" unused napkins and utensils. Gross! read more

We stopped in here as we wandered around the Chinatown district and glad we did for a filling and tasty lunch. Entry via steep stairs and a narrow doorway led into a quiet restaurant space. Menu was via QR code posted table side and I selected a banh mi sandwich option of BBQ pork. The pork was slightly spicy and contrasted perfectly with the shredded crunchy carrots and cool crunch of cucumbers. Portions were generous and my dining companions ordered lo mein noodles and vegetable fried rice. We were famished after a long travel day, but otherwise would have usually had plenty of leftovers. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Ambiance was almost as quiet as a library, which was a welcome change of pace. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Banh mi sandwich with BBQ pork with carrot, cucumber, jalapeños on tender bread. - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Terrible. Waiter was wearing an anime t shirt with a woman bent over naked. Insane. There were also children in the restaurant. Owner did not care. Didn't take our order for 15-25 minutes. Some people left. Mind you it wasn't even busy. Everyone collectively looked at each other and laughed because how poor the service was. Save yourself the time. Don't come here. Owner is lost and only gordon ramsey can help this place. read more

***this isn't what pho should be *** When we arrived at the location, it was next to a dispensary....in Chinatown. Hell, I never knew we smoked weed but two elderly women bought some shit there. Should've left when I noticed rat droppings on the steps of the two businesses but we were craving pho. The restaurant looked okay, a lot of mahogany colored furniture. We sat behind a couple of teachers that were talking politics which was entertaining listening to...yes we were ear hustling. We ordered the #1, a fried pork chop rice plate, Siu Mei and egg custard bun. Let's start with the #1 pho. The soup base was terrible, I tasted more seasoning/favor in a bottle of Fuji water. Yes it was brown in color with green onions floating but that's for decoration. The meat was dry and even the water couldn't rehydrate the meat. Now for the noodles...I get more out of a package of ramen noodles. Such a disappointment but maybe we're just use to great tasting pho from San Francisco. My wife had the pork chops rice plate. She says that it was okay tasting and she could eat it but it didn't come with soup, again maybe it's because we're from eating great tasting pho. But she left a few pieces on her plate which we tried when she left the table. My daughter and I tried it and thought it was very greasy. We come to find out that it was the fatty pieces she left. The egg custard bun was nothing spectacular...it wasn't even anything average. The egg was dried and tasted like...an unseasoned egg yolk...bland The Siu Mei was tiny. Tasted awful. Like something they got from the frozen section of Costco. Texture was squishy like a steamed sponge. Maybe we're spoiled eating pho from the Bay Area but this doesn't even come close to a quarter of what our expectations are. No pho until we get home. read more

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Food was too expensive, unsanitary, and flavorless. However service is ok and the waiter was nice.

Popped into Pho 88 in Chinatown after a museum outing with my sister! This spot is in a row house style building - a little steep on the steps, but very spacious inside. This is a solid spot with great quality pho. I got the Pho Tai - flank steak with fresh toppings. The broth was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The service was extremely fast with the staff taking our order as soon as we walked into the restaurant. Very accommodating! Great spot if you are craving pho! read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - #2 Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a great place to get your fix of vietnamese dishes, it satisfied my need for pho and truly takes it the authentic route and has a combo menu item that includes intestine! For me, that is so necessary in pho because the soft chewy bites of tendon and bouncy bites of intestine are needed a dish where noodles are actively becoming more soft and one texture as they sit in the broth. That is one of the hallmarks of a great bowl of pho. And when I asked for chili oil, they actually gave me an in-house chili oil that also makes other red oil broth dishes, but I thought that was a nice change of pace and introduced a lot of flavor to the dish such as lemongrass. It really transformed my bowl and made it almost adjacent to other viet classic Bún bò Huế or Bún riêu. I was very satisfied with my bowl. This is one of those places where pho is marked above $20. However, for DC and in the support of small businesses that produce high quality Southeast Asian food, I am for it because we need to see these types of food priced at its level of artistry. Vermicelli noodle bowl was generously portioned and the protein was well marinated and had all the proper fixings that made each bite diverse, fresh, and tangy when paired with the seasoned fish sauce. read more

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I was in the mood for a hot bowl of soup and noodles and this was the closest to my hotel on a cold and gray day. I got the shrimp pho #8. The soup hit the spot. Waitress was really nice. Interior has a warm atmosphere. You'd have to be ok with the high prices here though. I'm used to paying this price in the SF Bay Area and expect prices to be less in DC. The place didn't stand out enough for the price, and with other pho places, I'd try out the others before returning when I'm in town. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - #8 Shrimp pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loved our experience here. The food was absolutely amazing definitely a little hole in the wall feeling. We loved the pho we had and I got the baos which was really yummy. The egg rolls were good too. Not pictured was these egg tarts and coconut dumplings we got for dessert which was so good. It was warm and fresh. The lady that served us was super sweet read more

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Pho 88 Noodles and Grill is right in Washington D.C's Chinatown! Their Chinatown is one of the smaller ones I've been to and Chinese food isn't that great. We decided to try Pho 88, in hopes that their Vietnamese food is better? Their prices are ridiculous; even in 2015 I remember a bowl was $15, when normally at the time, you could get a large bowl of it go at most places for ~$8.95. Their bowls are also not that big, so if you're looking for a spot where you won't have to spend $20 for a bowl, this is not the place. Taste-wise, it is okay. Options for food in this area is more limited, a bit better nowadays but still... Parking: incredibly difficult to find parking in this area. Better off finding a garage to park at. read more

Place is so cute inside. The food was pretty good. I liked the buns, krab rangoons, and sesame balls read more

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Food was fantastic, got the vegetable pho and it was perfect. The Red Bean Sesame balls were also a fantastic desert, perfect light donut like dessert. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've eaten here twice and both times I loved my food. I always go in and order to take out. I typically get the brisket pho which is on average about $18 a bowl which seems to be standard. Whenever I go in, service is normal and quick. I usually have my food in 10-15 mins. The mixed reviews scare me but I will be back for more as long as my experience continues to be good. read more

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Have been here a few time and we are always satisfied with the food. The price for pho has gone up but prices everywhere are up. I would recommend staying away from the Pina Colada, that was really bad and not worth the $15. The canned beer selection was okay. Definitely will be back. read more

Amazing service and food was outstanding !!!! Love the atmosphere if your in gallery place defintley check this place out

Ordered takeout for yesterday evening since it was cold and rainy, and the food was delivered quick! The pho tai is a smaller serving for the price but overall the broth had a clean and rich taste. Also got the combination bun thit nuong tasted really good, but wish there was slightly a little bit more of the fish sauce since there was a lot of noodles in this dish! Lastly, the beef stew aka Bo kho was really delicious-- beware it is on the spicier side but totally worth it if you can handle it. Overall would order from here again for takeout! read more

I absolutely love this place. It's small so I wouldn't bring a 10-person party but the food is so good, fresh AND the service has always been very fast for me. I'll walk there during my 1-hour lunch and can be in and out in 30 minutes. Admittedly, it's not the cheapest place but I don't really mind because the food and service is great! read more

The Pho was amazing! Good nice quiet spot to grab some pho before a game at the nearby stadium. Good ambience, good service, good time! read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - My bowl of #4 Pho Tai Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and got seated pretty fast. Ordered the crystal shrimp dumplings, fresh spring roll, a chicken rice plate, pho, and pork vermicelli. Overall it wasn't too bad. The dumplings tasted like they were just microwaved and not steamed. The pork in the roll and the chicken was dry. Besides that the rest of the food was good and filling. The food came out fairly fast and they are good portions. It's a nice homey feel and service is good. read more

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Prices are about what I expected from DC. It was about 17-18 dollars per bowl of Pho, 6 dollars for a beer, and about 8 dollars for some scallion pancakes. The scallion pancakes were delicious and we liked the sauce. The Pho was ok. It definitely wasn't bad but it's not the most flavorful Pho that I have tried. The waitress also felt a bit rude/not very friendly. It wasn't necessarily a bad experience but she just kind of looked at us like she didn't understand why we were talking to her whenever we asked for something. When I asked if I could have a cup for my leftovers, she looked at me like she expected me to grab it but was in the way of the cups... then I asked if they had grocery bags to carry my leftovers, and she said "no" while turning away and ignored us when we said "Have a nice day". Not bad for a casual lunch but don't expect too much. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - #4 Pho Tai Chin (both bowls), Sapporo beer, Scallion pancakes - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered through Uber Eats. I ordered green papaya with chicken and pork. I just got the plain papaya salad. Which, my friends is not worth what I paid for. The lemon grass tofu was deplorably pathetic. And the fresh spring roll was just rather sad. All in all...quite an abysmal show for this joint. Really wouldn't recommend you throwing coin this way. read more

This is specifically about ordering take-out. Pho88 is a very nice restaurant, but their website has you order through Clover. When I showed up to pick up my order the wait staff informed me they no longer use Clover, and my order never came through. But Clover processed the payment. DO NOT ORDER FOOD USING CLOVER FOR THIS RESTAURANT. Go in person, or call in your order. Otherwise this place gets a solid 4 stars from me. read more

Food was ok. Not great but ok. Customer service is what was extremely poor. The waitress never came to see if we needed anything we had to request for her to come back. At times she would yell to us across the room from the register it was very unprofessional. read more

Rude. Bad service. They hang up on people while they're talking. The first time I thought it was a mistake, I call again and she did it again. read more

I was hoping my first meal in DC Chinatown would be something spectacular and memorable, but unfortunately, it wasn't. I decided to try one of my favorite meals of all time, a Banh Mi!! What's not to love about a sandwich with a rich, savory meat, pickled veggies and crispy, flaky baguette, right?? Well, let me preface by saying that I've had so many top notch Banh Mi in the Boston area and this restaurant's Banh Mi doesn't compare, not even in the same stratosphere. My issue was primarily with the bread. It was a little too rigid and didn't have the contrasting crispy, flaky and internally soft baguette. The grilled chicken was a bit rubbery. The only thing that was spot on was the pickled veggies (hard to fail here). Also thought it was a bit expensive at approximately $10 for the sandwich. I've had other excellent Banh Mi for a third to half the price. The staff was, however, pleasant, the food came out in a timely manner and the atmosphere seemed mellow and accommodating. The sandwich wasn't terrible, but it wouldn't be my first option in this area. -ODL Follow my IG: @AOEAT read more

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I would give my meal a 2.8 if decimal points were an option on Yelp lol. But I am only rating this on my banh mi experience. The place was small and cute and the staff was nice. But here's my thoughts: The bread for the banh mi was not the best quality. It harden quickly and was thicker than most. The cost of each banh mi made me go whhhhat!? This better be delicious! I have never paid this much for a banh mi before. 1) Tofu banh mi- they put way too much pate in it. The most item in there were the veggies. There was not much tofu at all. The taste was ok 2) chicken banh mi- same as the above but there were only a small amount of chicken. And the chicken was not too flavorful and a bit dry. Overall, I don't know if it was an off day for them or not, but the banh mi were just ok. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The customer service was the worst I've ever experienced at any restaurant. While the food and setting was very nice yet too quiet, the waitress brought down the experience to an abysmal level. She was inconsiderate, rude, and very impatient with me and my girlfriend. We will not be returning unless new service is present. read more

My husband likes going here when I'm the area. It's good PHO - flavor of broth is decent - although I've had better in Arlington and Annandale without the need to add more brown sauce. The crab Rangoon was really good. Lightly fried, lots of cheese, not to heavy - no crab obvi. Everything was really fresh, friendly and efficient service. The Sonos speaker next to our table would drown out the rest of the echoey chatter from neighboring table. Playing dinner 80's music. Worth a visit. read more

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We were craving for some good pho and glad there was one in the DC Chinatown area. You walked up a few stairs up to the restaurant. There are a few tables in the front and apparently there were more seatings in the back area. Pho #1 was good with the usual ingredients and the portion was decent. The pork chop rice platter was flavorful. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Would come back again when we crave for some good Vietnamese food. read more

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Great and filling pho. Went here for lunch during a conference and enjoyed it all. Bubble teas were truly delicious too, we really wanted to get a second set but did not have the time. I tried broken rice platter, my table mates mainly tried pho and enjoyed. Big portions and decent price especially so close to the conference center read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Broken rice Fried Tofu and Vegetables Broken Rice Platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pho was great. I've had pho many places and this pho to me was one of the better I've had. Service was good and the setting was good.

Had lunch here on a cold day so the pho was perfect. Their bubble tea is also great. It did take awhile as there was only one server for a full room of patrons so I hope they get him some help because he was doing the beat he could. The restaurant was a bit chilly that day but other a nice place to stop it for a warm bowl of pho. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - #6 Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We use to eat at a Pho 88 on Orlando so as soon as we saw this one on the map in DC's Chinatown we knew we had to have some Pho Ga. Not as good as home, but it's hard to mess up Pho Ga! Kind of a small plate of herbs, but I was happy. The spring rolls were "ok" but I loved their peanut sauce. (Not in a photo) was the chicken vermicelli bowl- good but very plain. We did ENJOY our beer!!!! read more

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OMG The food is bad, customer service is worst(waitress chatting with friend while serving us the whole time), bun-mi should be serve on a baguette, not sweet roll, don't waste your money. read more

The food was great! Have been to many downtown pho restaurants but this one was by far the best. We got our food very quickly, and the inside is adorable! read more

African Americans beware this place is the worst. I was over looked, ignored it lady act like I wasn't there. Right after I sat down two white gentlemen came in and she walked up to them and asked what they would like to drink. She still had not said a word to me. So I took my money somewhere else. read more

Pho 88 Noodles and Grill - Don't eat here - Vietnamese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place for pho and dumplings. Reasonably priced for the flavor and options. In the center of chinatown, the place is clean and cute. read more

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