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!!

I think i found my favorite Pho. Just come and try. Highly recommended. Tried their Pho, the…read moresoupless noodles, the rice meals, thai tea, bahnmi, spring roll - only thing i havent tho are the other soups like the beef stew and egg noodle based soups. Not to my liking. Service is as what you expect - courteous staff - nice clean environment.

Pho Duong disappointed us for the third time, twice within two months of our take out of bun bo…read morehue. The first was missing meat, how can you explain of not packing the key item? And today, the meat was bad, it looked old and smelled rotten. I didn't bring back the first time but was a bit mad today and told the owner (I presumed and wished I had confirmed with him) it was unacceptable. Sadly. I will not be coming back here and I no longer recommend this restaurant!

I am visiting from southern California so I know my way around a good bowl of pho. I just happen to…read morerun across this place on instagram and decided to give it a try! I usually am skeptical of instagram places BUT this surpassed my expectations! I got their classic green basil pho and it was really good!

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 favorite & go-to viet spot & everything I've tried reminds me of my grandma's cooking…read more Service is always efficient & servers are friendly enough. The dinnerware they use is so cute, too, which is always a plus! My go-tos.. -bot chien: pan fried rice flour cake in egg omelet. A must try. The soy-based slightly sweet dipping sauce is highly addictive! -rice vermicelli bowls: always fresh & packed with all the wonderful herbs & fixings. Their grilled pork is my favorite. I love their nuoc cham fish sauce. -broken rice (com tam): my favorite thing from here. Their grilled pork chop with bone is incredible. C8 is the best with all the classic com tam sides. -Bun bo hue: I'm picky with my BBH since I'm certain my grandma makes the best version. But it's amazing here! The broth is so aromatic with the perfect kick to it.

As soon as I walked in, the was very quiet and very low-key I really enjoyed this environment…read more Every time I come it's very relaxing to be in here. I usually come in the morning and there's not a lot of people so it makes it nice . I always get the p.18 small, when I tell you that portions are very nice and worth every single dollar. Definitely one of the best restaurants I've had . Manager was so nice, I love it here, very clean and large portions.

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.

Gao actually deserves 4 stars, but I had to deduct a star because I left hungry!…read more We found Gao after running errands in the Microcenter shopping center and came in around 6pm today on a Wednesday evening for dinner. There were plenty of open tables but no staff in the front when we arrived so we stood around for 2-3 minutes waiting to be seated. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated with a subtle hint to Vietnamese culture. Like many casual Viet joints around here, there was a TV showcasing Vietnam tourism, although the TV in the back was also showing Japan tourism which was odd. We were brought two cups of water with no ice and had to request ice, which was also odd considering it was in the upper 80s outside. The menu has many Viet cuisine classics like pho, bahn mi, bun, bun bo hue, ba cua, and com tam. Although we're in peak heat of summer, I could never turn down a bowl of pho! I was a little confused as the menu was entirely in English and I usually know my order in Vietnamese and couldn't tell which English option it was as the English descriptors were kinda generic. It's a little saddening that the owners thought that a bilingual menu would be more of an obstacle than an opportunity for their customers to learn and connect with the food and culture. There might be something more there but I'll let my therapist unravel that one lol. I customized to my usual pho tai gan. Herbs, especially the basil, was very fresh and I appreciated the big leaves. The lime was kinda dry. Noodles were al dente and I like mine a little more done but the texture evened out as the hot broth kept cooking it while I was eating. The soup was good and flavorful, well balanced and not too "clean" and not too "dirty". The soup was the highest ranking component but the soup to noodles ratio was off, with too little noodles, hence, leaving me with almost half a bowl of broth and a half empty stomach by the time I finished the meat and noodles. The flank was cooked well-done and I would have preferred the traditional way of serving the meat raw in the boiling soup. My favourite ingredient in any pho is tendon and the tendon here I can only describe as displeasurable. The texture was too soft and goopy and the taste was very bland like it was added to the soup before serving instead of absorbing any of the soup flavour. It's like how honey or brown sugar boba is the norm now so when you go to a place where the tapioca isn't soaked in sugar it is a bland and unsettling taste. Overall I would rank the pho well, beating out local places like Pho Duong and Pho 4 ever, but not able to topple the OG, Pho 75. I'm hoping these quirks from my visit today are addressed to improve the dining experience and add more commitment to the Vietnamese culture.

This is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever dined at! I have been here twice and the food…read moreis consistently excellent. The interior is gorgeous and they also have the option for outside seating The employees are very friendly and service is great! You really cannot go wrong with whatever dish you choose. I would suggest making a reservation because the restaurant stays busy. There is a free parking garage behind the building. I will definitely return!

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.