I stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised that there was nobody inside. I ordered…read morethe pho dac biet($16) and a viet ice coffee($5) and it came out quite quickly in about 7 minutes. The food was unfortunately a huge letdown. There was a lot of noodles which is normally good but not much soup. The pho broth was very bland. Not much taste to it all. Meat was decent. Coffee was good. Staff and service were reasonable. Overall quite disappointed with the food here, I was expecting to some decent pho based off the reviews hopefully it's a one off but based on the area I'd check something else out. Food(50%): 3.0 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 4.0 Overall: 4.0/10

Have been coming here for years - our go-to pho comfort food restaurant. Most recently, came on a…read moreFriday for dinner and loved the tofu garden rolls, papaya salad, chicken pho, young coconut juice, and Vietnamese coffee - delicious way to start the weekend!

Stumbled upon SBS through a friend wanting to try a new place …read more.. And let's say we were not disappointed, tucked away in a shopping is a gem of place, walking into this place was presently surprised with the clean and modern vibe which is awesome So good job ! Now food ... Oh damn all of it was fresh ingredients and packed full of flavor. Homemade Nem Noung Coung was delicious and the dipping sauce for it was onpoint ... it had a nice peppery flavor to it which was a pleasant surprise and did well . The coriander chicken salad was fresh and on point .. fresh herbs makes the dish. Bo ne was full of tender cubes of steak and fresh pate so good .. Scallion noodles and lobster delicious ! Service was on point and very attentive aswell.. Definitely would recommend this place and come back when I'm in town!

Saigon Bistro is a top Yelp recommendation with many great reviews as well as being very close to…read morewhere I live. Let me start by saying that the Pho was good and a good value. Nothing exceptional but good quality, good food And a fair amount of steak in mine for $16. I wish I could say the same about the service or lack there of provided by the two young female servers. For starters, they have zero communication skills. They drop things at the table and just stand there without a word. I did not receive the Vietnamese coffee that I ordered until I asked for it nor was I asked whether or not I wanted it with whipped cream - there's was no description on the menu so I wasn't aware it came with whipped cream. When we placed our order we asked for extra cilantro and received no cilantro at all. Once the runner delivered our food no one came over to ask how everything had turned out, if we needed anything else etc. The lack of communication, lack of attention to detail and quite frankly complete lack of personality turned a pleasant afternoon meal into a disappointment. It's a shame because I saw several other things on the menu that I'd like to try but I'm not interested in being in that unpleasant atmosphere again

Order the steak pho. Full bodied broth, and generous portions. Had the Stone Bowl last time I was…read morehere. Order the Pork Special Egg Rolls.

I really loved the Pho here!! Decently priced at around $13 for a large bowl with choice of 3…read moretypes of beef plus the pho noodles and the normal goodies for toppings (bean sprouts, sauces, basil, mint, lime, jalapeño). It was served hot and delicious! I wasn't feeling well so this really helped me to feel better. The beef was tender and delicious. Especially when I added the lime and spicy sauce. Would definitely recommend and would return. The only issue was the service. It was ok, but the servers were not friendly at all. Food did come in a timely manner and a water jar was given for the table, which I appreciated. Nice ambiance. Cool decorations!!

1. The water (filtered) 2. The food…read more3. The service 4. Atmoshere 5. Price 6. Aftertaste

If you want an ok meal at a fair price, this is the spot for you. I got the 18a (house special)…read morepho. The broth isn't too rich but it still holds the color and flavors needed. The broth isn't hot enough to disperse the meat and noodles, but it is at a temp to start digging in immediately. The noodles were bunched and they felt softer, everytime I tried to grab some noodles I would end up cutting through them with my chopsticks. My server was nice and made sure I had enough water.

Really unique Dim Sum spot!…read more Think Cantonese Dim Sum, but with subtle Vietnamese twists. The chili oil they use is actually Vietnamese Sa Te which has a lemon grass flavor and more spicier than your average Dim Sum spot. The Shu Mai and Har Gow are nice and plump. Cheung Fun had a fresh rice flour after-taste. Fried shrimp balls came with a walnut shrimp mayo dip on the side which I thought was clutch. Every item that tends to not have meat seemed to have some sort of meat stuffed inside (taro fritter had shrimp in it, egg plant stuffed with meat, jalapeños stuffed with meat etc.) which I thought was pretty cool. I can go on and on about how impressively different Green Basil is; the chef running the place is really an innovator! If you're looking for traditional Dim Sum then this place may not be for you, but for a Southeast Asian like myself, I really dig this place.

This is my go to place to get dim sum! They have a variety of dim sum at good price. The dim sum…read morecomes out HOT, as in, super fresh and delicious. I usually get a combination of steamed dishes like the shumai, chive dumplings, and tofu skin rolls, and fried stuff like the fried taro shrimp pancakes. I've also tried their pho before which was good, but I have a soft spot for dim sum! Service is good and very welcoming. I keep coming back over and over again.

Stopped by on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by all the good eats we had! The pho was…read moreflavorful, clean tasting, and chock full of tender meat and noodles. It was truly the perfect way to warm up on a cold, blustery evening. We also got an order of chicken fried rice for my little one and loved how they used fresh, big chunks of lemongrass chicken and was heavy handed with the garlic. My 9 year old gave it two thumbs up and wants to come visit again soon.

Food: 4.5/5 Service 3/5…read moreLocation 4/5 Location in the shopping center as Goodwill the parking lot parking can be tight at times but not the worst. It's your typical pho. A good amount of ingredients is made available even for the small size. The quality of the been sprouts and basil were good too. Pricing is appropriate for the area (see pics). They also have rice options if you don't want the typical pho soup. Then why the 3/5? It's because they automatically impose a 18% tip (this is on top of the Fairfax 4% food tax) for parties of 6 or more. Which is not the case for other pho places around. I would have less of an issue if this is disclosed beforehand and if the service was fantastic...but it's the typical they only show up when you first come and to bring out the food. Bottomline - if you have a party of 6 or more go elsewhere for pho live Pho Duong.

I was pleasantly surprised that this gem was here! The seating was comfortable! Plenty parking. The…read moreservers were very attentive immediately upon arrival! And the part that made me come for lunch and dinner in one day..... the beef pho. It was sooooooooooo good. I want to travel back there to have it again! We also have the Banh mi but we ate it before we could record a photo lol. Really tasty every dish!

This is delicious food if you want any Viet dishes or Pho. Everything is good and you get a lot of…read morefood with your meals as well. The Vietnamese Iced coffee is great, too. Great service, clean restaurant, and tasty food. Definite worth a stop and there is a reason they are highly rated.

I wanted a quick bite to eat yesterday since I didn't have much time on my lunch break. Gao was…read moreacross the street so I placed a phone order and picked up my food in 20 minutes. Ordered a Thai tea (delicious) and vermicelli bowl combo. Well worth the price and trip. It's a decent size restaurant that was somewhat quiet for lunch but would happily dine in next time if I have the chance.

Stopped by for a quick lunch with my mom and stepfather and we really enjoyed our meal. The service…read morewas fast and friendly, which was perfect since we were on a bit of a time crunch. We ordered pho (P1 & P2) and the broth was absolutely delicious -- flavorful and not overly heavy with spices. Everything came out quickly and tasted fresh. If you're looking to switch things up and try a different spot for in the Fairfax area, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.

I was excited to visit this spot. There aren't as many restaurants in Northern Virginia that…read morespecialize in a large variety of Southeastern dishes. I liked that there are a lot of different dishes from each of the countries so I could try a new dish I've never had before. All the dishes had a lot of flavor and some spice for a kick. Everything was cooked perfectly and the fried chicken wasn't oily. Note that there are bones in the fried chicken. The portion size is also pretty good. Be sure to reserve ahead of time; it gets crowded. There is some parking in the garage next to the restaurant as well as the garage by Giant.

A slightly elevated Southeast Asian restaurant with an elegant dining space, attentive service, and…read morethoughtfully executed dishes. I genuinely enjoyed every dish we ordered, and I was especially glad that the flavors were not compromised by the upscale atmosphere. Each plate was presented nice and came in a satisfying portion size. I also really appreciated the menu design, especially the small flags indicating where each dish originated and sectioned in a way that was easy to read through. I recommend the papaya salad! My only comment is that it was a windy day when we dined and they had a door open. All the wind blew right to us (we were seated near the door) and I got cold during the meal.

All green lights. Service was great. Smoky and soft and tender octopus. Seafood fried rolls in…read morelettuce wraps were wonderful but messy. For entrees, everyone needs to try the coconut curry risotto. The creamy rice seems like there's a gallon of cream. So full of flavor, this was the hands down winner. Short rib pappardelle is good and solid but you can get similar at other good restaurants. My drink was excellent as well. There is a mandatory 20% fee added for service that is split amongst the service staff. Anything above goes to the server. This was well explained when paying. Bar area looks inviting inside. Bathrooms had air dryers (boo)

Awesome restaurant-- great service, cocktails, and food flavors. I have dishes that I think are top…read morenotch and different and then there also the ones you think are going to be 5-stars but are duds. Favs and must try -- seafood cha gao is delicious with the combination of lettuce wrap, basil, mint. It's a perfect bite flavor wise. The green papaya seafood salad is also good but not as Caesar-ey as I wish. But again, still yummy! Coconut curry risotto is a delicious new take on risotto. This has a lot of flavor and is cooked perfectly. Lobster garlic noodles-- no complaints here, it's delicious! Meh dishes-- chili wontons are nothing special, and the short rib paparadelle wasn't good IMO. Parking isn't the best but I usually find a spot in the garage and the restaurant has a discount code so don't pay for the parking until you get into the restaurant and use the discount code at the host stand. The restaurant is very pretty, good for date night or girls night too!