Pho Ngon

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.

We came to Caphe on the recommendation of some friends, but left disappointed…read more Some of the good at Caphe: the crispy roll is indeed excellent and the vermicelli fine. However, the young male staff is rather rude and indifferent. First, off there is a Wi-Fi available "Caphe Guest" (see photo). I asked one staffer what the password was, because Caphe is in one of those sections of Old Town where wireless access, like Verizon, is notoriously poor. The guy gave me some garbled answer and walked away. Alrighty, so I asked another staffer and he said he didn't know what the password was and walked away. That leads up to my order of chicken pho. I asked for no cilantro and that same waiter repeated my request for no cilantro. But when the pho was brought to my table, the green in the pho looked suspiciously like cilantro. I asked the waiter about it. He looked at the pho and said it was not cilantro. I took a sip and quickly determined there was cilantro in the pho. When I tried to get my server's attention, as he was standing in back of the counter, he saw me and haughtily turned away. So, I took the pho up to counter and asked that my order be remade. To Caphe's credit, Caphe did correctly remake my order.. But the pho broth was brown and had an odd canned flavor. It just wasn't very good.

5.3 mi•Old Town Alexandria

The front door and window.

Sloppy Banh Mi

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Cross section of the Sloppy Việt Bánh Mi

Noodle Box

3.8(190 reviews)

I had no experience because this café is closed. I read somewhere that it is only temporary. There…read moreis paper covering all the the which makes it permanent. I hope not. I really liked the boba and the noodles here.

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

5.5 mi•Old Town Alexandria

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Mai Thai

3.5(723 reviews)

Great food and service! Got the spring rolls, crab wontons, and pad Thai-added in pork! We dined…read moreoutside since we had a dog with us and the staff brought us water for him, they were so friendly! The pad Thai was delicious but the star of the show was the crab wontons!! Tasted like it had a lot of crab, and couldn't get enough of them! The ambiance sitting right by the turf by the water was stunning. We will be back!

My sisters were in town for the weekend, and after a full day at the spa and shopping in Old Town,…read morewe decided to try Mai Thai. For the record, we arrived after 10 PM, so I want to be fair about the timing but if you're open and serving, the experience should still meet a reasonable standard. Unfortunately, ours didn't. Seating was confusing from the start. No one greeted us at the entrance or hostess stand, we were directed upstairs, and again no one greeted us. We eventually had to flag someone down just to get seated. The calamari looked and tasted as though it had been sitting for days chewy and rubbery. None of us liked it, so we sent it back. No replacement was offered, and it still appeared on our bill until we asked to have it removed. My cashew chicken had the same not-fresh taste. One sister had the peanut chicken and barely touched it, while my other sister said her tofu Pad Thai was decent. The cocktails were mediocre, and once they were finished, no one asked if we'd like another. Our water was refilled, but otherwise there was very little checking on our table. Even the sauces and peppers we requested smelled and tasted stale.

5.3 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Interior upstairs

5. Spring Rolls (Vegan)

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Saigon Rolls

4.1(181 reviews)

After a few misses on King Street, we decided to give Saigon Roll a try, and we're so glad we did…read more We ordered the Beef Pho and the pork vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and fried spring rolls. Both were excellent. My vermicelli bowl was the standout--perfectly seasoned grilled pork with just the right amount of spice, fresh vegetables and herbs, crispy spring rolls, and the perfect balance of noodles and toppings. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The pho was just as good, with a rich, comforting broth and tender beef that really hit the spot. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and simple--nothing fancy, just a welcoming place that lets the food shine. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We'll definitely be back. If you're craving fresh, flavorful Vietnamese food in Old Town Alexandria, Saigon Roll is absolutely worth a stop.

Service was quick and the server was friendly. There was no wait and I came here around 2:30pm in…read morethe afternoon during the week. Food was just 4/5. I had to take off 1 star because although the pho was delicious with flavor and good proportion of meat to noodles, the Vietnamese iced coffee was too sweet and the rolls I ordered to go were just okay to me in regards to taste and flavor. Overall, if you're craving pho, this is your spot but for the other items, I wasn't blown away. The restaurant was clean with a lot of seating. There's a lot of street parking available.

5.4 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Main dining area

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Kisso Asian Bistro

4.2(294 reviews)

Absolutely loved my experience here! I ordered the Salmon Lovers meal for delivery and it was…read morefantastic. Everything was SO fresh and flavorful, and my delivery arrived quickly and perfectly prepared. The meal also came with soup and a salad, which was such a nice bonus. Fresh, delicious, and fast. Definitely ordering from Kisso again!

Flew into DCA and was looking for late night dinner…read more The portion and food were decent, located In the corner of the heart of old town. The area is so cute. Restaurant environment was typical westernized Japanese place. The restaurant had two levels and maybe a basement for night life, not sure.

5.5 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Their sushi bar

Spicy scallop roll (back) & spider roll (front)

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Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.3(1.6k reviews)

Full bar

Large group friendly

Food was amazing and service was really impressive. Alexa C was our server and she was very kind…read moreand attentive and provided wonderful service. We sat outside and the ambiance was great.

I am officially obsessed with Mia's. It is my go-to for anything Italian. You legitimately can't…read morego wrong here. The food is divine - house made pastas, fluffy pizzas, simple yet sophisticated salads (strawberry arugula with the straciatella is chef's kiss). This place is no secret. I highly recommend getting a reservation. Don't be deterred if OpenTable doesn't have availability. If you call and are kind to the host staff, I have found that they can sometimes squeeze you in. The downstairs is loud and vibrant, while the upstairs is a bit sexier with velvet drapes, paintings, and dim lighting. It can get a little loud, but you will be too busy eating the best Italian food around to really notice. It is a must-go.

5.2 mi•Old Town Alexandria

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Thai Signature

4.4(364 reviews)

100/10, the best dinner we had on this vacation! From the very beginning of walking in the door the…read moreservice was so welcoming and kind. We started off with a hibiscus margarita, curry puffs, and satay chicken.. the satay chicken didn't stand a chance for photos Beef salad was delicious, very flavorful. My sister snagged the crispy pork belly which she said was delicious!

Their calamari consist of rings (a bit chewy in a bad way). I prefer the arms of the squid…read more(tentacles). The flour coating (fried) came off as I tried to eat the rings. Their tom yum seafood soup is good though, as was their yuzu mocktail. The mango mocktail is a bit on the sweet side. It's the Pride Month and the whole place is decked out with rainbow flags including on the tables. They also added many national flags on the ceiling, presumably for the World Cup. Very joyful! They offer two specials (see my photo of the menu). The duck red curry is great, comes with tempura green beans and thin, scallion pancake (crispy!). Menu says roti flatbread, but in reality it is East Asian style scallion pancakes which I don't mind; in fact I love it. The ladies' room is spacious and clean by the way. They have separate men's and women's restrooms.

5.5 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Whole branzino

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Crispy pork

Momo Sushi

4.1(1.2k reviews)

Great food, friendly service and people, nice ambiance but a bit small. Worth checking out!read more

Old Town Charm Food…read more We had the Fire Crunch and Rainbow roll. My daughter loved her rainbow roll and the Fire Crunch was unique and delicious. Everything seemed fresh. If I was to give any critique on the food it wouldn't be what we had but what wasn't on the menu. My wife doesn't like raw fish and it seemed like they had very limited options for rolls with all cooked ingredients. Service Wait staff was friendly and everything was brought promptly. Ambience It is located in down town Alexandria in a very pretty place to walk around. Lots of restaurants around. This one has limited seating as others have mentioned by we didn't have any problems getting a table. I would come back here with my wife or daughter but would hesitate to bring a large party due to size. Price Two rolls and a drink was around $50 Summary Overall great place check it out.

Spider roll, and the Okinawan Orion beer.

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Sashimi--salmon, tuna, yellow tail, and real crap.

Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas

4.5(179 reviews)

4.4 mi

Such a Wonderful Resource for GREAT Ramen!! Also they just…read moreopened a fantastic Sushi /Bar Restaurant in Delray (Va) next to the new Garden Center next to the Hardware store... only open currently from 4 pm... Wow We Just moved to Old Town ,Alexandra ,Virginia-We had so many Great Dining experiences! Garland & Joy

We paid our first visit to Gin Ramen on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all. There's…read moreabundant inexpensive street parking within a block or at most two blocks, from the restaurant. Service was great. We ordered several dishes, and they were all very good to excellent. We especially liked the fried brussel sprouts, which were flaky, tasty and crispy. I loved my steamed pork bun. There's just something about the texture and flavor of a steamed bun that I'm just wild about. The onion pancake, which was actually three little pancakes, was tasty though a tad oily. We also ordered an avocado salad, tuna tartare and tonkastsu ramen. The garlic in the ramen was decidedly strong. But overall, this was a great experience and we want to return.

5.6 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Place setting and water glass with a pitcher of water.

Pumpkin cheesecake tempura

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Geso tempura

Union Sandwich

4.6(47 reviews)

I've never had a sandwich give me a flash back to my childhood in Italy. I ordered the Italian and…read morewas not expecting much just because I decided to get it on a whim. Once I started eating I got flashbacks to a warm summer day from my youth. I would highly recommend this sandwich shop. I'm not Italian nor did I grow up in Italy; however this sandwich is some type of magical because for a brief moment there this sandwich took me to a past life.

Great little sandwich shop!…read more It's very popular at noontime. I took a break from my 4 hour long painting class upstairs in the Torpedo Factory to snag a bite. My timing was good, because I arrived right before a work group of maybe 10 people or so came into place their orders. In addition to a substantive sandwich menu, which includes both hot and cold sandwiches, there's plenty of beverage (including wine) and snack selections. Wearing an oil paint-smudged apron (FYI: the reality is that you're still going to get paint on your clothes even wearing an apron), I aptly ordered the Torpedo Artist. The Torpedo Artist is a hot Panini-like sandwich. You can select your type of meat, cheese and toppings. By default it includes lettuce, sweet peppers and deli oil. My sandwich was well-crafted with plenty of turkey and Swiss cheese. However, I didn't especially like this sandwich. I wish I had asked them to hold the deli oil because it was overly pungent with oregano. All I could taste in my sandwich was oregano. But older and wiser now, I know in the future that if I have them hold the deli oil, I'll end up with a great and tasty sandwich.

Inside store

It's peanut butter and jelly for Bill Lewis of Vero Beach, Florida.

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Eclectic wine selection

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Shaquita H.

2 years ago

The egg rolls here are the best--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every time! The pho is just as amazing, with a rich, savory broth and fresh ingredients that make it truly satisfying. On top of the incredible food, the service is friendly and fast. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, making sure you have everything you need for a great meal. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine! read more

Lindsay G.

3 years ago

I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for delicious food and friendly service. I had the summer rolls and the plain noodle pho. Both were amazing! The dipping sauce for the summer rolls is yummy too. Our waiter Paul is the best! He was welcoming and efficient. He took our orders and brought everything out very quickly. He made sure we were well taken care of. Thank you for the great experience! read more

Nancy B.

120

1523

8 years ago

I stopped by at Pho Ngon on the beginning of Winter ! Finally a Pho restaurant in Kingstowne! They have achieved the taste of home-cooked traditional Vietnamese food. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff is welcoming and kind. Thank you Tony for serving us ! Thank you Gina for wonderful courtesy ! I will return ! read more

Duy L.

118

6 years ago

Pho was fantastic. Owners were quite friendly. Great place. I had Pho Tai and it was one of the best I have ever tasted. Restaurant was clean. My drink was filled quickly. One of my favorite places. read more

Hannah M.

340

974

5 years ago

The restaurant is clean, the service is great. This is our go-to restaurant for pho, but everything we've had here is delicious.

Linh L.

4 years ago

Very good place to eat ! The food very fresh! The places very clean!Highly recommend ! We love it!

Joy T.

6 years ago

Best Pho i have ever had. Great service today!!! Go and get Pho for you and the family.

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