Wonderful little hole-in-the-wall restaurant located on the edges of the Eden Center, the DMV's…read moreVietnamese hub. Hoang Viet Restaurant can be hard to spot, as it's inside one of the little indoor shopping complexes in the corner of the broader Eden Center complex, right across the street from Happy Lamb Hot Pot. However, if you are lucky enough to find this shop, prepare to be wowed with some of the best and most authentic Hue cooking in the DMV. This no-frills restaurant centers on Central / Northern Vietnam, with a particular focus on Bun Bo Hue, a super flavorful spicy beef and pork noodle soup with a rich, spicy broth and tons of mix-ins. I'm still dreaming about their bun rieu, a beautiful crab and shrimp noodle soup that comes with a generous helping of chewy rice noodles, tender and juicy shrimp, and a deeply flavorful, slightly spicy, and slightly sour and tangy broth made with tomatoes and crab. It comes topped with fresh scallions and green onions, as well as a few fried onions for a bit of crunch. The service is efficient and friendly, and the food comes out incredibly quickly. When you're done eating, you can walk up to the cashier to pay.

Flavors, portions, selections were great. You can use credit card for above $15…read more The space is small but does the job, it was a little cold but we're eating warm food so it was fine. Service was ok. We don't speak Vietnamese but that would have been helpful. It was still ok though. They try to be helpful! Next time I need to try their sizzling beef plate that all the others are chiming in about. But I really enjoyed my vermicelli combo bowl and the pho. Parking can be challenging on the weekends no matter what time of day you come so save time for that.

I have been going to Eden Center for decades, but have always frequented the restaurants you can…read moresee from the parking lot, almost never venturing into the mall to see what's on offer. That was a big mistake because Truong Tien is inside and it is amazing! My son and I started with Banh Beo Nhan Kho Tom Chay, a dish of steamed rice cake topped with fried shallots, dried powdered shrimp (prawn floss) and chicharron which you then can top with a spicy sauce. They come in little tiny dishes that you can kind of slurp the rice cake from like an oyster. The combination of textures and temperatures and flavors was delicious - and not too filling as a starter. We wanted to have a Banh Khoai Nuoc Leo (crispy pancake taco-like dish with a dipping sauce) but they were out for the day (we were there at about 4pm) so instead we had vermicelli bowls (Bun Nem Nuong) with Asian style sausage and fried spring rolls. Topped with peanuts and fish sauce, it was fresh and delicious. The host greets you warmly and offers ice water, hot or iced tea (complimentary) and the restaurant decor is absolutely beautiful. There's also a gorgeous display of food for sale near the register, including fried bananas and donut/beignet sort of treats. (Couldn't resist splitting one of those and it was lovely- not heavy or greasy and lightly sweetened.

This is my first time eating at a Hue-style Vietnamese restaurant. My wife and baby were…read moreoverwhelmed by the deliciousness. We cannot fully recall the names of the dishes but I took pictures of them. We had 2 vermicelli entrees and one had pork, and the other had dried seafood with shrimp. We had two appetizers: one was the pork roll and the other was rice cake with dried seafood. Everything was banging. I loved the fish sauce dipping sauce. I also loved the spicy fermented tofu dipping sauce. All of the dishes can be dipped in any and all of the dipping sauces accompanied by the other dishes. The waitress also brought a small bowl of rice with lemongrass pork for my baby to eat (on the house). The waitress was awesome :) Before tip the total came out to be $52. The price is super worth it. The taste was absolutely amazing. 5/5

First time eating here in ages. ~75% through the meal, we realized the establishment is CASH ONLY,…read moreand we had exactly ZERO CASH. Tried hitting up the Eden Ctr (corner) ATM, but all I had was a digital wallet ATM card which isn't accepted at that particular machine. Came back into the restaurant, flustered, trying to figure out a solution. One of the waiters spotted us and saved the day. He spoke to the boss and let us make a Zelle payment. THANK YOU for your situational awareness! We really appreciate it! For anyone new to the Eden Center, or perhaps it's your first time back in a while, don't make my mistake and be sure to bring cash! The food was BOMB, btw! 01. CHA GIO 25. PHO TAI 26. PHO DAC VIET 72. BUN THIT NUONG

Other than all cash accepted here, Huong Viet was good with some dishes that are hard to find at…read moreother Viet restaurants. My wife was craving for specific dishes and when she found out that these dishes were available here, we came through. We ordered a couple of swai fish dishes along with the soup. They were all tasty, well seasoned and authentic. I think the soup was just a tad too sweet, but I also think whenever I have had it before it was sweet too. It's just the composition of the soup, so no faults there. The restaurant was busy, there's a good amount of seating, but I do say once it gets warmer here I could see it getting really busy. On top of that, I don't know if they have AC or if they just decided not to have it on. Biggest takeaway is: Have Cash. They also have Zelle though if you don't have it.

Pho was solid, the broth was good, just wish there was a little more meat. My friend also enjoyed…read morethe banh xeo and would recommend. The interior is very cute and decorated nicely. Service was friendly as well.

I sought takeout from this place because it had a nice vegetarian selection. Lemongrass-flavored…read moretofu is a distinctively Vietnamese specialty and theirs gave off a mouthwatering aroma, made all the more so by the fact that I didn't have time to eat it right away. The rules I got were a decent size and came with an ice peanut sauce; they had a bit of cucumber that I could've done without, but otherwise some nice ingredients. There was a good enough size menu that I thought there would be other things worth trying.

Decent Vietnamese food in the area. They mainly serve Vietnamese noodle soup. Bún mắm is flavorful;…read morehowever, it's weird that there is rau răm. Bún bò is okay.

So rude and not good food. Add more small noodles they charge 6-7$. Not recommend for this place…read moreand people not nice

We stopped by today for an early dinner with family and were seated right away since it wasn't…read morebusy. Menus and waters were brought out quickly, which is a nice start. Our server seemed a bit impatient and abrupt when taking our order (we asked how many spring rolls come in each order, and added beef meatballs to one of our pho orders), but we were mainly there for the food. The space itself is roomy, casual and comfortable, with tables spaced and seated far enough apart to not feel crowded. We started with the pork and taro spring rolls, which came out hot, cut in half, and impressively crispy! (Just as a heads up so you don't get scolded like we did - the pork and taro spring rolls come with two per order, and the price for both is a great deal compared to most pho establishments!) For our mains, we ordered three pho bowls and one dry noodle dish. The pho arrived warm, and adding bean sprouts cooled it down further rather than cooking them through. The dry noodle dish, on the other hand, was excellent in flavor, though also not very hot - likely due to the fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber) mixed in. Overall, a solid, filling meal, even if the service and the temperature of the food could be improved. Likely will be back (again, for the food), and will be better prepared (with no questions) for the less-than-stellar service next time.

We've been loyal customers for over a decade - and that says everything you need to know about this…read moreplace! Why we keep coming back: The Pho Sate is absolutely exceptional - we've tried this dish at countless Vietnamese restaurants over the years, and honestly can't find it done this well anywhere else. After 10+ years, the quality has never wavered. The broth is rich and flavorful with that perfect balance of spice and depth, the beef is always tender, and the fresh lettuce, herbs, and crispy garlic add amazing texture. But the real star? Their legendary roasted chili sauce (see photo) - that golden-orange chili oil is what dreams are made of! Savory, spicy, aromatic, and absolutely addictive. We've been eating this sauce for over a decade and it never gets old. If you love bold, authentic flavors, this alone is worth the visit. Consistently friendly and attentive staff - over all these years, the service has remained excellent. They recognize regulars, are genuinely warm and welcoming, and clearly take pride in their food and customer relationships. Plenty of parking - a practical bonus that makes every visit hassle-free. Why this deserves 5 stars: When you return to the same restaurant for over a decade, it's because they're doing everything right. The consistency in food quality, the authentic flavors, the warm hospitality - all of it has kept us coming back year after year. This isn't just good food; it's a place that's become part of our dining routine. Bottom line: After 10+ years as customers, we can confidently say this is the real deal. The Pho Sate is unmatched, that roasted chili sauce is legendary, and the entire experience is consistently excellent. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out on some of the best Vietnamese food around! Must-try: Pho Sate with the roasted chili sauce - trust us, we've been ordering it for a decade!

The appetizers we ordered were pretty good, but we were disappointed in the small portion sizes of…read morethe mains (i.e. shaking beef, soft shell crab). The staff is hands off and took a while to come by for us to order. There are a few smoky dishes, and when neighboring tables ordered them, the smoke filled up the whole restaurant, which too pleasant. I ordered the pho which was $16 and okay.

Green paradise spring roll: 4/5 - I don't like shrimp and that flavor was not overwhelming which I…read moreenjoyed. The sauce was good but definitely needed some Sriracha. Sophisticated Golden Chicken: 5/5 - Great curry sauce and the chicken was very tender. Really enjoyed this dish. Country banquet vermicelli w/pork: 4/5 - Classic dish that I love and this was a solid entry. I always heat up the noodles (I don't like them cold) and add Sriracha and I'm happy. Dessert: Not available online but we ordered carryout. Mango cake and chocolate cake: 4/5 - Both were quite tasty and a nice change of pace.

Very unassuming spot with amazing food tucked in a strip mall. Service is great - everyone is super…read morenice and helpful. There tends to be just 2 people working so during peak hours, it can be a bit slow. We've had many dishes here and they're all very good. The beef stew with baguette is delicious! The pho, bun Bo hue and the egg noodle soup with pork and shrimp are our go to options. The menu isn't huge but there's something for everyone.

Two Haiku Review:…read more This place might be my New favorite restaurant. Cool Atmosphere and great Service. Huge portions. Wouldn't recommend the pho, Try the bun instead.