I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before. Whenever I am not feeling well and all I need is broth, they are my go to spot. I haven't been feeling well for a couple days and all I wanted was broth. I went to work today and decided to grab some on my way home. I called in the order over the phone and was told it would only take 2 to 3 minutes. By the time I had arrived there it was, sitting on the bar. I walked in and headed towards the back like the sign suggested to do for food pickup. I was greeted by a gentleman and he quickly asked if I had the broth and I said yes. I paid and was out of there in less than 2 minutes. Now sitting in my car sipping my broth awaiting for my belly to feel better. I did inquire over the phone if the beef broth had pork in it and was informed that it did not. Great for me. read more

Viet Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Love this place! I really enjoy the interior design of this ship inspired restaurant. The service was phenomenal! And the food was top notch! I love seen this place in passing but never went inside. Upon arrival you're greeted and sat immediately! It wasn't busy at all for a Friday night surprisingly. We had a lot of attention and the server was so sweet and attentive to us. The pho was so delicious! Best I've ever had and I felt so healthy after eating. This place was perfection to me! I will definitely be back! I highly recommend them! read more

Viet Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I ordered the Hu Tieu Mi (rice noodle & egg noodles in a clear broth) and the seafood eggrolls. This was the most disappointing Vietnamese take out I've ever had...if not the 2nd most disappointing takeout meal I've ever had at all. The Hu Tieu Mi should have had shrimp, quail eggs, squid, fish balls and pork for $13.95 based on the website. The price has increased to $16.95 and they did not care about the discrepancy...so it's more expensive and then they left out squid, fish balls AND quail eggs in my order. The shrimp was pathetic, mealy in texture, no flavor and they didn't devein any of the shrimp. Absolutely trash. The seafood eggrolls were supposed to be $8.95 but the restaurant told me that wasn't right either and it's $10.95. The eggrolls were supposed to be shrimp, squid, and crab meat....tasted like pork mixed with some seafood. Finally portion sizes were small. Really disappointed knowing that people come here thinking this is true Vietnamese food. The ambience was weird. No one in the restaurant and one server who could not care less. read more

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Took my parents here for lunch and I have to say, the place was completely empty except for one other table. That being said, there was also just one person working but somehow did take a little bit of time to get his attention so we could get our check. The restaurant it fairly large, with an indoor koi pond right when you walk in. Appears they might have some live band at some point because there is a stage area that's set up with instruments and sound equipment. Plenty of tables, booths and bar seating. In regards to the food, they were out of two rice dishes (and of course both were what my dad wanted) so he settled on Broken Rice Grilled Pork Chop (Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng) which he said was not the best-- meat was dry, rice was not cooked all the way. My mom had Grilled Pork with Vermicelli (Bún Thịt Nướng) and felt the flavor of the pork was good, but overall the fish sauce was too sweet. I tried Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle (Bún Bò Huế), which had plenty of meat and noodles with an overall flavorful broth-- it's not the best I've had, but I would have it again in the future. read more

Viet Pearl - Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle (Bún Bò Huế) - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The food was absolutely terrible I saw 2 bugs run across the floor, the server was unorganized and the food took forever I wouldn't go back read more

FOOD- 2 regular eye round steak pho, 1 XL eye round steak pho, 1 order of summer roll (lunch special), and 1 order of egg roll (lunch special) The food was good. 1) the prices have increased 2) the lunch special portion was very small SERVICE- nothing special. Our server wasn't very attentive so I had to call him over when I needed something or to get the bill AMBIANCE- Probably the best thing about this place! Lively atmosphere. They have a big bar and it seems they have live music (not sure what days). Probably wouldn't be my first pho place pick but I wouldn't be opposed to coming here read more

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Protein portions were tiny, the broth was lacking flavor, and there was only a single host/server in the entire place.

Service is sketch. I would say they don't care much about customer service but I think it's more like a lack of attention to detail. The food is pretty good, particularly their fried pork chops and Chinese broccoli! It's a convenient stop next to Lotte and we go back for dishes like these but not the more traditional Vietnamese dishes. You may just need to overcome the cheesy interior and sometimes the obnoxious techno music (even during the day). Take out could also be the way to go :-) read more

Good portion of food/meat and fast service! The broth is on the saltier side but maybe that was just today. Really yummy summer rolls and overall, pretty good. read more

Alway a dependable place for good food and good service. The pho was perfect as usual and I want to have an IV of the broth, just addictive. We always find this spot to be consistent and dependable. read more

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Not a bad bowl of Pho, it is very flavorful and not overly greasy. It is a little watery for me but I would love to eat here again.

I had read a review a few months back about their Napoleon Sizzling Beef and thought it sounded interesting and looked good. I mean generally speaking, you can't go wrong with a sunny side egg, beef, and sausage. I couldn't tell what sauce they used. I asked the server and he didn't really say other than there was a marinade. I guess he didn't want to give it away. He did say there was hot sauce which I generally don't like. The dish came with a small baguette and a ramekin of soy sauce. I'm not sure if the soy sauce was supposed to be mixed in. I didn't use it. The portion of the dish was small for $15. Definitely not filling as a meal. Although I will say it was definitely a unique concoction. I think I would have liked it better if they used a different type of marinade. I also ordered the Fried Chicken Wings in Butter Sauce. It took awhile to prepare and came out after the Napoleon Sizzling Beef. The wings were oddly shaped and much smaller compared to the wings I've had at other establishments. I appreciated that they threw in some veggies, but the wings didn't have much flavor. I've had wings in butter sauce at other Vietnamese restaurants that tasted better. I noticed there was an aftertaste too after I was done eating. I had a very early dinner. I got there around 4:20. There was only one other table filled at that time. My server, David, only came by to check on me one time towards the end when I was almost done with my meal. Considering it wasn't busy, he should have come by to check on me while I was eating my sizzling beef to see if I needed anything. I couldn't decide if I liked the decor of the restaurant. If I broke it into separate sections of the room, I did, but collectively it felt like it clashed. Overall, I had a mediocre dining experience. I'm inclined not to return. read more

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The only PHO restaurant in Ellicott City. The PHO portions are the smallest in DMV. Never had a large PHO with only a small amount of noodles. The large portion doesn't even match PHO 75s small portions. Sometimes you get basil sometimes you don't. Their telephone etiquette is hit or miss depending if you're lucky the girls are working that day. My biggest gripe is when we call to let them know something is wrong they hang up on you. There is never a manager present to speak with. We found a black and white hair in the broken rice and wanted to politely let the manager know but there was no manager to speak with. The man who answers the phone just hangs up on you when you're the customer. I think they get enough party and banquets to cover so they do not value the regulars that walk in. So unfortunate, since this could be the best PHO place in Howard County, Maryland. Hair was so disgusting I didn't want to take a photo as it was an inch long and could have been a nose hair. read more

COCKTAILS: Vietnamese Coffee Martini - I asked the bartender to make this custom drink and it is amazing. All Vietnamese restaurants should use their Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk to make an elevated espresso martini. It is strong and sweet the perfect combo for a delicious cocktail. We also ordered buttery nipple shots like back in college and it was the perfect sweet ending to our night. FOOD: Ordered the grilled pork banh mi sandwich for $5.95 and the bread was super crusty, great grilled flavor on the pork and crunchy pickled toppings. I loved the jalapenos on the side so I could add a little at a time in case it got too spicy. SERVICE/ATMOSPHERE: A+. They checked on us often throughout our 3 hour experience. On Saturday nights they have karaoke that starts at 10pm and this is my only complaint - it's so loud it hurts my ears. We usually can only scream at each other for about an hour and then we have to leave because I start to lose my voice. I would probably drink until they close if the karaoke wasn't volume 100. read more

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Love it here! The staff is always so nice and the food is on point every time. Its really the best. The pho is good, the summer rolls are amazing, and I love the vermicelli noodles with the beef and spring roll. I can never remember the name but it is to die for. read more

I love it here. I've been here maybe three times. Each time has been an awesome bar experience. I really appreciate the staff for teaching us about pho and the many options. I have definitely tried different types of meat based on their recommendation and have been pleasantly surprised. When you come, order the pho. The staff are excellent and willing to help. I come to watch the football games so drinks are important. The sangrias are awesome. Try them all. Drink them all. read more

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We had amazing pho- rib eye for me and combination for my teen, and regular was perfect for each of us. Fresh basil, bean sprouts lime and sliced jalapeño were great accompaniment. weSummer rolls were a happy hour special and were a perfect light appetizer between us with mild and flavorful peanut sauce. Service was attentive and excellent. Breezy ambiance during early dinner hours, and it looks like quite the bar with live music in the later hours. We will be back! read more

Yum!! What a delicious restaurant that is very bright with lots of interesting things on the walls. Also lots of TVs and I'm sure this would be a great place to watch football on Sunday's while eating Pho and other amazing Vietnamese dishes. Met some friends to get some authentic Pho and we weren't disappointed. Had some delicious bubble tea, Vietnamese coffee, summer rolls with peanut sauce and various bowls of beef pho. Broth was delicious and very filling. Perfect amount of meat and noodles and fixings. First time here, won't be my last. In addition to Pho, there were lots of delicious items on the menu. Highly recommend!! read more

Came here with a friend after we both were craving Pho on a late night mission and they didn't disappoint! The 1st visit we had a very sweet you g lady(Tam?) who recommended several options that were perfect. There were ample portions and everything just flowed- didn't feel that you were missing anything. She also suggested the BlackBerry Sangria which was a hit as well. This night there wasn't any entertainment but the ambience alone is well worth the visit. read more

Viet Pearl - Combination Pho ABSOLUTELY the BEST! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Father day over here for lunch. The food is not that great at all. It was ok. The price is higher than other Vietnam what restaurant. The staff are friendly, this place is small and clean. read more

Viet Pearl - #46 - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Really despised the ambiance. Both the fish tank and koi fountain need to be maintained better. Those fish are definitely stressed and I hated the vibe there. The food was eh. Not remarkable or memorable in any way. I do not plan on coming here ever again. I ordered the regular size but I got charged for the large one. Are you kidding me... This was a waste of money. Don't come here. read more

They had a good selection on their menu. I ordered the eggplant with ground pork. I was hungry so the first several bites were good until I got to the end. I realized the eggplant was oily so I stopped eating. We also ordered the calamari for an appetizer but didn't get it until after our main entree. We always had to ask for a waiter to refill our water or to ask for our check. It wasn't busy but our waiter didn't check up on us to make sure we were okay. I am not sure if I would go back. Maybe I will try the hot pot. The decor is eclectic for an Asian restaurant. I didn't know this is a place for karaoke which is why the tables were set up in a way for a stage. read more

Decided to try this place out before grocery shopping & really glad we did! We had the lunch pho special which offered for $10.99 , an individual serving of summer rolls, large pho & soft drink. The summer roll was just okay but it came with a thick & tasty hoisin dipping sauce with chopped peanuts. The pho came loaded with plenty of meat - beef slices, meatball, tender tendon & tripe. The broth could have been a bit richer but otherwise , it was flavorful enough. The noodles though were just a bit undercooked. We didn't want the soft drink but the server was nice enough to offer us hot tea instead. Service was quick & efficient & she (the server) was quite attentive even though she was busy. We would go back & try other things on the menu & definitely order Vietnamese coffee next time! read more

Viet Pearl - Loaded Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

What's up foodie fams! Was in the Ellicott City, MD area shopping for some snacks and drinks and got hungry. Found this really cool Vietnamese bar and grille place called Viet Pearl. This place is vibrant and spacious with seats like a mini stadium....ok not that big but there are a lot of seating tables for a bar. As I walk in, I'm greeted with a warm welcome. My host and waiter, who was masked and gloved up, led me to my table. I walked by a small fountain that had koi swimming around, neat! On to the nomz. A lot of people hear Vietnamese food and typically think pho, which is justified...pho is amazing! However, this place not only has pho, but other Vietnamese cuisines. So I ordered the beef stew with egg noodles, Chinese broccoli stir fried with garlic, and a special they had called Napoleon Sizzling beef. The beef stew had a nice beefy sweetness combination to the soup profile. There are beef cubes and beef tendon for the protein needs. The egg noodle is a different take to the rice noodles in pho, being less smooth but with a bit more snappy texture. Reminds me of the Chinese wonton noodle soups in the authentic Cantonese style places. I do eat my veggies and the Chinese broccoli was stir fried to perfection. Crunchy stems and soft leaves, it's like a rabbit's dream come true. Not too oily, not too soaked in water, just right. The tomato slices were cute too. The Napoleon Sizzling beef was something different that I've never had. This dish looks like a breakfast dish that says open 24/7 with the egg and sausage. The slices of beef cut was tender and juicy. The sausage was crispy and soft. The egg was sunny and runny. Besides the ingredients, the flavor profile was monstrous. However this was seasoned was seasoned well and beyond! Only thing I recognized was either a Worcester sauce or maybe a Maggi sauce variant combined with the mad chef's creation. Though I'm saddened there was not enough portion wise, maybe just me, the taste was enlightening. Yeah, this was a fave of the night. This place has many more eats and until next time, be safe and healthy peeps! SUPER NOMZ!! read more

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The food is always great.. Nice quiet and spacious atmosphere.. Huge PHO & Noodle portions and Sammy is just the sweetest person. I come here often! read more

Viet Pearl - Authentic Pho & Vietnamese Noodle Soups - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

As someone who's actually vietnamese and has tried a lot of places, I don't recommend this place. One of the most average vietnamese restaurants I've ever been to. Service was slow and bad. The food was overpriced and the flavors were lacking. read more

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So bad. So so bad. Whoever is running this place doesn't care about the customer at all. The food is all completely bland and poorly prepared. A restaurant this bad shouldn't be allowed to exist. It goes to show why it was completely dead on a Friday other than three groups with babies. This place is a blight on our area, the nation of Vietnam, and food in totality. read more

This place is clean and large for a pho establishment. There is a bar and stage for live music and it has potential to be a cool spot. The service is quick and friendly and the food is nicely presented. The lunch combo of large pho and spring rolls and a drink are pretty good for $11. Sadly, the broth is just meh. Nothing terrible but overall missing the pho aroma and depth of flavor. The bowls are big and meaty but the broth needs a little more time. The banh mi sandwiches are on the small side. read more

Viet Pearl - Pho beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Authentic food, spacious and comfortable, attentive staff In a strip mall with the Lotte Supermarket and more than 5 other Asian restaurants, Viet Pearl is Vietnamese food plus. Reasonably priced and a fun and fancy environment. Walk in and there are crab benches, a koi pond, a sailboat and a stage. And a bar. I came in for a quick and reasonably priced meal done quick. Food was fresh, and fast. Pork egg rolls were thick without much flavor. The sauce was there, and dipping is fun. The carmelized pork is a soupy sauce came with rice. They gave me just what I asked for. read more

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Parking in this area is atrocious due to the amount of shops plus grocery store. More patrons than there are parking spaces. I came here to try the pho; give myself an alternative to my go-to restaurant. I got the beef stew version. It was filling but I wasn't impressed. I also I tried the tamarind wings. They were ok, too sweet. I had to sit at the bar as the booths were all occupied and they didn't have low table options. Service was slow. I had to ask for all refills. I think I'll just stick with what I know... An Loi. read more

We were in Ellicott city and decided to have dinner at Viet Pearl. There was no wait time. The hostess was pleasant. The restaurant is clean. We ordered the Eggplant with pork which comes with white rice and Seafood fried rice. The Eggplant were a bit mushy and hubby was hoping to have more sauce to pour on his rice, overall the food was fine. read more

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I happened to find this beautiful place on a snow day, when all the other restaurants in the area are closed. There's something to be said about a business with strong work ethic like that. This place is so cute, they make it look like a little Vietnamese vacay. When you walk in, you see a koi pond, a sail boat and lots of grass decorations. They have a full bar. Ok now to the food. I got the Bun Bo Hue, spicy lemon grass soup with noodles, beef, shrimp cake and pork knuckle. You get a lot of meats, and they are all tender and delicious. The noodles are soft, but I like it that way. The broth is flavorful, but just a little bit too spicy for my taste. I drank 5 glasses of water to finish it. So to offset the spiciness in my mouth, I got the fried ice cream. It was good, but I can tell that it was not really ice cream battered and fried to order. It was ice cream rolled in egg roll shell crumbles, and topped with chocolate, nuts and whipped cream. I still liked it though. All in all I liked my meal and the staff there were very friendly and helpful. I'll be back! read more

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Ten of us returned for Karaoke Night on Jan 22nd! All of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff was so welcoming, and the drinks and food were great! There was a private birthday party at the same time as our visit, and we all vibes and sang Karaoke together! Fabulous time! read more

Viet Pearl - Vietnamese Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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So after trying the hot pot place a couple of doors down, I decided to try Viet Pearl for pho! For some reason these two people that I spend most of my time with have a specific liking for Asian cuisine! So with that said, Viet Pearl is located in a small strip mall in Ellicott City, Md! This strip is filled with Asian restaurants as well as an international grocery market! This place plays the part! It has a very nice bar that is stocked with at least middle shelf alcohol; could be top shelf but I didn't have any cocktails so I'm not certain. When we arrived the place was completely empty! So I was wondering if this place was any good! My guy and I were craving pho and it was a cold evening! However, by the time we left, it was starting to fill up with people! We were greeted by a nice young man who seated us and took our orders! We both ordered soft drinks and a bowl of beef pho; flank steak and fat brisket! The pho came with all the usual accoutrements: onions basil bean sprouts, sriracha and hoisin sauce! One of my tell tales is if I don't have to add a lot to the broth...this was not the case! The broth was just ok...I've had better! The meat was a little tough also!! So to me the pho was just ok! I had higher hopes in this area! As far as the service goes...it was alright! My boyfriend asked for their public wifi and the waitress lied and said they didn't have any wifi! But other than that, the experience was mid! Nothing that wowed us and nothing that disappointed us! I will say this place has a different feel: tvs all around the bar as well as a area for a band and e entertainment! Clearly they have fun in this space! Not too sure if I'll go back to this place since I've had better pho! It was just ok to me! read more

Probably the worst experience I've ever had. Ordered one appetizer and two entrees on a not-at-all-busy Friday. Appetizer was summer rolls and sub-par. However, the reason for the 1-star is the service. First entree came after 30-min of ordering, and the grilled pork was very cold- like it had been taken out of the fridge for it to warm up at room temperature for the past half hour. When I told them, the waitress kindly took the order back and told me a new one would come. But when I inquired about the Pho I ordered she said it would take 10-min which in of itself is odd given how long ago we ordered. But another 30-min goes by and I get no updates. At this point honestly I was over it- told the waitress I wanted to just close out and get food elsewhere. She apologized but again offered no explanation for why it was taking a full HOUR for Pho and a grilled pork rice dish. She gave me the check for the appetizer and beer and we left pretty quickly after that. Very disappointing. read more

The customer service here always sucks. Every time I walk in, they seem angry that a customer has arrived. Today, the young man taking my order was more consumed with what was happening on his cell phone. I've gotten take out here before and they usually get the order wrong. This time wasn't any different. I asked the young man how many spring rolls come in an order and I was told 2, so I ordered spring rolls. He then comes back with 2 orders of spring rolls. Why??This place could really be great but the lack of attention to detail and the attitude of some staff members ruins it every time. I'm in search of a new restaurant where I can get pho. read more

The food sucks, the service sucks, but idc I love this place. It's never crowded and the beer prices are -OK-. My go to spot for having a beer with nobody around read more

I was here on Tuesday night, the food was not as fresh or tasty as it used to be on weekend. I feel like these are the left over food of the week. I ordered the seafood crispy noodle but the shrimps did not look fresh and didn't taste right. There were more cabbage than the actual seafood in the dish. It was 3 shrimps, 2 mushroom and everything else was cabbage. The weekday food is totally different than the weekend food. It seems like they were out of food and drinks. The appetizer doesn't seem cook well also. My friend order beer but 2 beer in the menu were were out of order, and the girl didn't know. She came back to us twice and said "sorry we are out of that". It was 7pm Tuesday night and everything seems out of stock. The girl who was taking care of our table gave us the appetizer together with our main dishes all at once . We were suprised and we thought appetizer should come before the main dishes. Today experience was not as good as it used to be. This is the first time I am here during weekdays but the food did not taste fresh, did not look fresh and the service was not as good as it used to be. read more

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My review is solely based on the bubble tea and lemon drop shots I ordered. The lemon drop shots were a shot version of a margarita (YES, A MARGARITA, IT HAD SALT ON THE RIMS AND EVERYTHING). The bubble tea that I ordered was flavorless. It tasted like powdered water. read more

Very mediocre food and service. This restaurant seems to have an identity crisis. Is it a restaurant? Is it a karaoke bar? Is it a sports bar? I don't know, and neither does it. There are no fewer than 9 tv screens and two projector screens. 1990s-2000s club music was playing at 5:30 pm. It was stimulus overload. I went for dinner in a restaurant and I wound up having 20-year-old flashbacks. Service was just ok. I was waited on promptly at arrival, food was served in a reasonable amount of time, but nobody ever checked to see if everything was ok. I ordered bun cha sai gon and specifically asked if it came with spring rolls. The menu description did not include them, though it is common that they come with this dish so I asked. I was told no, so I ordered some separately. Turns out, the entree DID come with them so I had a whole heck of a lot of spring rolls. I did not raise a stink about this because it was happy hour and my second order cost under $3, so I just dealt with it. But, a waiter should know they come with the entree OR ask the kitchen. I would probably not return, as food wasn't good enough to override the weird atmosphere. read more