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    Pho Saigon Pearl

    4.4 (148 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Shayla M.

    First time ordering from Pho Saigon. I got take out and was a little nervous about ordering Pho to go. The broth came in a separate container from the noodles and the veggies. The portion size was great enough for two servings. The crispy egg rolls were delicious. I wish there were more than just the two. The dipping sauce was delicious as well.

    Phuong O.

    Came in on a Wednesday during opening hours. Ordered the special pho and side of spring rolls. I thought it was ok, the portion size is big but most of it is filled with pho noodles. The broth was not there, tasted like left over, the aroma of the spices were not there. Also it tasted and looked like they didn't rinse off the noodles after blanching. My bowl was murky after I mixed up the bowl. Looks like the starch bleeded into the bowl, turned the broth hazy. I don't know what people are talking about when they say the broth is rich. What a let down, but I do love how their spring rolls are longer the most and the filling is tasty.

    Chicken pho w tripe and extra noodles
    Tosin O.

    Had a pho date with my sis and we really enjoyed this place, it's was not packed just us and one other patron . The waitress was so sweet and kind, I couldn't drink anything cold and they didn't have hot tea when I asked so I opted for nothing to drink telling her I can't have anything cold right now. Then she returns to the table offering me hot water as an alternative and I truly appreciated it cause I was a little under the weather. The pho was oh so good and so were the spring rolls. I got double noodles and will definitely be back!

    Pho Chin (Pho Brisket)
    Linh T.

    If I could give 10 stars I would. We came in super late and the owner and staff stayed late to accommodate us. It's spotless clean inside the restaurant, with very nice decorations. The owner took time to come talk to us and take us pictures. Now the food: the menu is very diverse. They have everything from Northern, Middle Vietnam, to Southern cuisines. We would definitely come back many times.

    House special rice plate
    Seung Woo G.

    Was looking around the area for some good vietnamese food and this spot was a pleasant surprise! First thing that I noticed was how neat, clean, and decorated the place was. Each table had real orchids on them! We tried their summer rolls, pho, and House Special Rice plate. I feel like the rice plate's pork chop could have been a bit bigger for the price, but nothing out of the ordinary for Arlington. Overall we still enjoyed everything and very sweet staff as well!

    Raymond B.

    Food was good and the staff was friendly. Free parking but you have to go to the basement.

    3. Fresh Summer Rolls with Shrimp - packed with fresh veggies, not just vermicelli, and the peanut sauce is perfect texture
    Rachel M.

    Carryout business is always bumping, and I get it! Pros: Summer rolls are stuffed with more veggies than vermicelli (I'm always made happy by how fresh the ingredients taste), and the pho is quality. Dine-in is always quick, and restaurant is always clean. Cons: Wish pho had more white onion, and the vermicelli bowl is more vermicelli than veggies. Carryout may be the better option for you if you find it difficult to sit on hard wooden chairs.

    Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)
    Thu D.

    Very clean, great customer service and food was amazing. I had my favorite bowl BBH and it didn't fail me. Location was supper convenience only 10mins from DCA airport. Recommend to everyone!

    Easy access to the elevator from garage with free parking.

    This is our go to place for Pho having eaten the soup in VN. Consistently tasty & fresh. We were a bit concerned about access as we always got there through the grocery store that just closed. Even easier now with plenty of free parking and access to an elevator at the G1 level of the garage.

    Knorr Liquid Seasoning, whose main ingredient is mono sodium glutamate or MSG.

    Disliked: Sodas are served as a can, no glass, no ice. Water is served in plastic glasses. Directorial seating: Was asked to change my seat to front window area (a technique used to make restaurants look busy). Bottle of MSG on table Fried Spring Rolls were nice and hot, but appeared to be manufactured, not homemade. More like a Chinese egg roll than a Vietnamese roll. Food was fresh and tasted good, but if you're used to the rich, savory broth at other pho places in Northern Virginia, this won't satisfy you. Think of it like pho lite.

    Ameena A.

    Food: the pho was good and flavorful, and I thought the portion size was great - I had leftovers for almost another full meal which I always appreciate. Honestly, no complaints Service: took my food to go, but service was just fine! My order was ready when I arrived and the cashier was friendly. Ambiance: Cute and clean from what I saw when I picked up my food!

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    Hard to get to place and the pho tasted strange...like it was sweetened. Not a fan of this style.

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    3 years ago

    The food and service was great! The waiter was helpful and attentive. The location was clean, modern and over comfortable experience.

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    My husband and I stopped here for dinner and we were very pleased with the service and the pho!! Definitely recommend

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    Food was ok. Flavors were good but not great. Staff was nice enough but frankly we were unimpressed. We were not wowed.

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    I ordered chicken pho for my sick sister, she said it was pretty good. I also ordered her boba but there's no boba in it.

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    2 years ago

    Ambience is very nice. Food was tasty and good quality. It also looked beautiful. Very good service

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    Good pho w not too salty broth, decent bahn mi and real good spring roll. Staff is extremely friendly! Will definitely repeat.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food and fast service. Beautiful presentation of the meal. Highly recommend.

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    First Impression

    4.6
    (59 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I was in town and decided to check out First Impression. Right away, I could tell it was a…read morefamily-oriented spot. They had some good soulful music playing in the background, and it gave off a real welcoming, at-home type of vibe. I believe the owner took my order, and broke everything down for me, which I appreciated. I ordered the fish and shrimp. The fish was very good and well-seasoned. The shrimp were jumbo, fried golden, and had a lot of flavor. Portions were solid -- I didn't even finish everything in one sitting and had some left for the next day. They also had a frozen fruit punched lol. That was a nice touch and fit the whole vibe of the place. Not a sitting area but this is a place you call your order in before you get there and take it back to the house. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely come back and grab another plate. If you're looking for some good seafood (and more), this is a spot worth checking out.

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    Fried jumbo shrimp dinner with onion rings and collard greens
    Fried jumbo shrimp dinner with onion rings and collard greens
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    4.0
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    Wonderful pre-show dinner the other night with my BF. We made a reservation a couple of days in…read moreadvance. No trouble getting a table; we had to be there early. Our server was excellent. The ambiance bright and cheerful -- an upscale seafood place complete with an upscale, creative nautical theme. The food was great and came out fairly quickly, though we didn't feel rushed. With all the hype, we had to try the Maryland crab "crumpet," a tiny (maybe the size of a silver dollar ‍), toasty, round cranny-toast that had a decent amount of crab on top, though at $9 *each*, we couldn't decide if it was worth it. The crab was spiced nicely, though. One of our fave dishes was recommended by the server -- the tilefish kinilaw, a ceviche-adjacent blend of chopped light white fish, red onion, cucumber, mango (I think), & chives blended in coconut broth. YUM! It was served in a dish with lettuce cups, an interesting vessel for the fish-yumminess. We also shared a beet & berry salad with crunchy, candied pecans with a yogurt dressing. Yum! The entree (we shared) was surprisingly really good - another rec from our server -- the Massaman fish curry with fresh herbs & house-made, grilled roti, an interesting naan-like bread that proved great vessel for scooping up the decadent curry gravy. YUM! We also shared a Caesar salad with garlic croutons. It was good; nothing terribly special, but good. Really great meal. Great service. Great ambiance. We'll definitely be back. There's a really nice patio dining area facing the marina. We'd like to try that when the weather isn't so ghastly hot.

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    The Bar and entrance of Fish Shop
    The Bar and entrance of Fish Shop
    Twice baked potatoes - the little pot was so cute!
    Twice baked potatoes - the little pot was so cute!
    The private dining room, with a giant canoe hanging above.

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    The private dining room, with a giant canoe hanging above.

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