4. Restaurants

Huong Viet Restaurant

6785 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA, 22044
  • (703) 538-7110
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Huong Viet Restaurant Menu

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  • Dana M.

    I AM now a fan of Vietnamese food! My childhood bestie brought me here to introduce me to the wonderful world of Vietnamese food. She is Thai and is well versed with asian cusiine, so we discussed going to a Thai restaurant or Vietnamese and I'm glad I choose this! She was able to walk me through the menu and ordered based on my newness to the cuisine. We had a shrimp crepe dish along with a roasted flavorful chicken with rice. Both dishes came with fresh vegtables. It was like they had a garden in the back of the restaurant...the basil, carrots, lettuce....everything was super fresh. Also, there was a bit of a wait the restaurant was def packed. I loved coming here and will be back whenever I'm in the area. I now have to look for a Vietnamese restaurant in SoFL.

    (4)

  • Lisa N.

    Huong Viet is one of the most authentic Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The food is fresh and consistent. I would highly recommend the Bo Luc Lac ("Shaky Beef") and the Mi Sao Don Do Bien ("Crispy noodles with seafood"). Entrees range from $8-$15, which is about average, especially in the Eden area. Service here, however, can be better. They may take a while to take your order, especially during peak hours. But overall, I would highly recommend this place. (+) taste and value of the food (-) CASH ONLY, slow service

    (4)

  • Kate O.

    **CASH ONLY** I am not sure where is the nearest ATM machine is, but for those who do, please pass it on. My husband and I happened to drive by Eden Center and by chance we were starting to get hungry. The last time I was at Eden Center was over 10 years ago and I remembered eating at a really good Pho restaurant here. We decided to walk around and found this restaurant and it did not disappoint. This restaurant has the most extensive menu of all the Vietnamese restaurants that I have ever been too, but I get stuck in a rut so I ordered Pho Ga. It was very tasty. My husband would not let me try his Egg Noodle Soup with Wonton, Pork, and Shrimp, but he ate it all. The only complain that I have (and this is no fault of the restaurant) is that traffic around Seven Corners can be a pain to navigate otherwise I can see us frequenting this place.

    (4)

  • Hoan N.

    Just to make a point how great Huong Viet really is, I literally will drive down to VA from New York City so that I can have another meal here and oh I will eat and drink everything TWICE especially the bun mam. Gluttony at its worst, but I don't care. The food was that good.

    (5)

  • Nai L.

    I've been coming to Huong Viet to eat with my family since I was a child. I still love it and come here all the time. Despite the new businesses that have come to Eden Center, I still put Huong Viet at the top of my list for best authentic Vietnamese food in the DMV area. Initially, the wait to get a seat is a bit long but it is so worth the wait. The food always comes out of the kitchen piping hot and delicious. I think the canh chua (sour fish and veggie soup) and the ca kho to (caramel fish cooked in a clay pot) are their best dishes. The portions are plentiful and, not to mention, really cheap. This place is super affordable so I would definitely recommend it. Parking is a bit hard to find and keep in mind that, like most of the Eden Center businesses, Huong Viet operates on cash only.

    (5)

  • Suami Dan Isteri Y.

    Food is ok. The owner don't really care about providing a comfortable environment for his customers. There is literally no walkway for you to go from one aisle to another. Food is not 100% authentic so I don't know why people love this place so much. Also, this restaurant only accepts CASH! What kind of business model is this? First thing comes to my mind is TAX EVASION! There's better restaurants out there.

    (3)

  • Hain L.

    Seriously my favorite restaurant in the area. Sure, there are other good places in the DMV area but if I had to pick just one place where I can eat all day, everyday at, it has to be Huong Viet. When I go here, I always get the same thing: the sweet and sour fish soup, bahn xeo, bun bo hue. I am drooling right now just thinking about it...

    (5)

  • Keon D.

    Yelp is so useful, it ordered my dinner here for me all by itself!! Well... not exactly, but almost. After being overwhelmed by the expansive menu I found a great review by Leslie J and literally ordered by pointing to the names of the dishes in the review on my phone screen (I couldn't find them on the menu). I had decided on Huong Viet due to the high ratings and it did not disappoint. I had the Cha Gio (crispy spring rolls) and the Bo Luc Lac (shaky beef). The Cha Gio were nice and crispy on the outside and the meat inside was very tasty and moist. I enjoyed it and thought it was a good size for an appetizer. It is suitable to be shared by two people. The Bo Luc Lac (shaky beef) was especially good. I was impressed that the meat was so tender and juicy while not being fatty. It had a great seasoned taste as well. Only thing to beware of, its cash only at Huong Viet. Service was prompt and friendly.

    (4)

  • J D.

    Vietnamese cuisine makes the most of fresh ingredients and light sauces, with fish sauce finding its way into most dishes. Huong Viet executes its extensive menu with much aplomb, the food managing to overcome the relatively plain interior. A recent excursion permitted a sampling of the old standby, cha gio,to start the meal. The spring roll's crisp exterior contrasted nicely with the warm interior filling. The shrimp, pork and jelly fish salad was lightly dressed; tossed with slivers of cucumber and carrots, the texture contrast was most appealing. The grilled chicken with rice vermicelli noodles had a good depth of flavor though the chicken's exterior was missing the charred bits that come from the grilling. Chinese broccoli tossed with shiitake mushrooms was outstanding - the wok searing imparted a smokiness in the mushrooms that lingered nicely. The results of previous visits were similar to the most recent experience. Grilled pork with vermicelli noodles is a solid entry on the menu and the garden rolls are a light way to start a meal (ask for the fish dipping sauce - it is lighter, the peanut sauce is a bit on the sweet side). The appealing lure of this restaurant's kitchen is buttressed by cost: most entrees are under $10. For not very much money, one can dine like a king.

    (4)

  • Becka C.

    I love their pork with rice noodles and vermicelli (#71)- it's the best I've ever had! It's cash only and the ATMs around here are hard to find. One friend had seafood lo mein which she said was very good and my other friend had pho with beef tendent - 26??? She said it was really good too. The food is always great, it's the service that's iffy - sometimes I get great service other times not so much...

    (3)

  • Scarlett B.

    Very authentic Vietnamese food. Very crowded during weekend (went there during lunch hour). Pho was good. THe bubble tea is so great than any other places!

    (4)

  • Marian P.

    Had dinner here tonight. Ordered the spring rolls and unfortunately they were cold. Must have had them sitting ready to go for the next order. They tasted good just not hot or even warm. Then I had the crab and asparagus soup, very, very good. For my entrée, I had the carmalized shrimp and unfortunately, someone in the kitchen did not clean a few of the shrimp they used. The service was okay. The server did not come to my table to ask how the food was so I had to ask the busboy to get my server to tell her about the shrimp. Apparently, she was too busy folding napkins so another server came and I told him about it. He apologized at least. Would I come back? I might to try the PHO.

    (2)

  • Em D.

    Amazing amazing amazing! My family is a regular here! There is a reason why it's always packed, why newspapers and magazines rave about this place, and why everyone who goes keeps coming back! The service is spotty, but it can be forgiven because the food is consistent, on par, delicious, and always fantastic. I've been going here since I was a little kid.

    (5)

  • Nando F.

    I don't even know where to start... Bang for buck, one of the best places I've been to in a long time. We had a number of items from the menu, but their roasted quail is what my memory and taste buds remember the most. This quail has set the standard for me. We walked, well, kind of rolled out of there after eating what seemed like a ton of food. Beef, chicken, pork, quail, thai iced tea, two people, roughly $30 each. Bang for buck, that's very hard to beat. I will surely return here on my next visit to the DC area. Again, the quail was absolutely delicious!

    (5)

  • James H.

    Want great pho? Come here. Service is quick. Prices are low. I've only ever gotten pho here simply because I only come out to this area when I'm craving pho (crossing the Potomac Ocean is always a big deal). The thing is: I always know it will be worth the trip for this place.

    (5)

  • Pinky And The B.

    It is a shame that we have to leave NYC for good Vietnamese food. It is better than we can get in NYC at least in the past 10 years. The floor was pretty dirty and service was surly. pros 1. the menu is extensive there is something for everyone 2. the food comes out fast 3. authentic and tasty cons 1.not as good as the Vietnamese in Jersey city because there was little to no Wok sear yelp.com/biz/nha-trang-p… 2.but better than Vietnamese in NYC and though a little dirty not as dirty as NYC 3.whoever chooses the wine , chooses the wrong wines for Vietnamese food! They should at least consult a sommelier or at least someone who knows a little bit about wine. Not that I was going to drink any but if I were going to their selection was very uninformed and cheap.

    (4)

  • Julie Marcellina V.

    I went here twice! Their eggrolls are amazing!!! Great Vietnamese food and they serve big portions too. YUMMY!!

    (5)

  • Simon B.

    Great food. Get number 71! Just remember that it's cash only.

    (5)

  • Stan W.

    Had the broken rice with pork chop, meatloaf, and chicken. It was delicious! This place is very popular, as there was a line out the door when we arrived, but they churn people through quickly and we only waited ~10mins.

    (4)

  • Thai T.

    4.5 stars. com tam suon (broken rice with pork chop) was on point!! just wished the pickled carrots on the side had not been bland but more of the traditional tart yet sweet-it helps make the dish! but the marinated pork chops, grilled and topped off with lightly sautéed green onions really brought it home for me as a traditional dish my mom and aunts would make. the fish sauce was typical but def worth mentioning for those who may not be familiar with the dish-you must drizzle it on top of the rice and pork. the rice itself was normal broken rice. so overall I gave this place a 4.5 based on this visit. many more to come!

    (4)

  • Pete N.

    Be prepared to wait in line, it's crowded on Sunday afternoon. Check the tax calculation though. Mine was way off.

    (4)

  • Misha T.

    ok, update time! came back had some com tam, banh xeo, and bun cha and they were quite good. The com tam plates don't come with all the stuff you'd be able to get at a dedicated com tam joint but they do they do it right. The bun cha is much better than Hai Duong and will probably be the only place I order it in Eden Center now. The meatballs are huge and they put a ton of peanuts in the sauce to really step up the game texturally. I FORGOT TO GET THE QUAIL AGAIN. DAMNIT.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    This is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Eden Center. I have been going to this place since I was in middle school. Here is all you need to know about this place: 1. They take cash only. 2. The food comes out quick. 3. The ambiance is not quite hole in the wall, but a step above that. 4. The service is adequate, but not great. 5. The vegetables are fresh, a key to any good Viet restaurant. 6. They have been at Eden Center for many years, which I think is a good sign, as there is so much competition and lots of restaurants here close within a year. 7. Parking at Eden Center is a bitch. I usually order the bun bowls, especially the bun thit nuong cha gio (vermicelli rice noodles with char-grilled pork and fried spring rolls). I took my non-Asian boyfriend here and he liked it. He had one of the broken rice (com dia) dishes at my recommendation, but didn't try the nuoc mam (sacrilege!) as he doesn't like most seafood outside of salmon. This was his second Vietnamese food experience, the first being Minh's, which I think is not the best Viet experience, but it's an okay stepping stone. It was a nice 20-minute walk from East Falls Church Metro. Going back is a lot easier, as it's downhill.

    (5)

  • Anthony H.

    So you want the truth? WELL YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH! Actually you can, the truth is that this place is the most authentic Vietnamese food around the NOVA area. They are a small place but busy. You are sometimes eating cafeteria style with someone who you may not know next to you, but I think that just adds to the charm and authenticity of the restaurant. They usually serve food family style to share with your mates( you are eating with other people out right?) Two dishes I recommend is the Braised Prawn and a secret menu item Roasted Thighs. (Tom Kho Tau and Com Ga Chien Do respectively) I usually only review the food but I also have to mention the service. I believe in a restaurant there are two main facets, the food and the service. As I said above, the food is excellent! The service is even better. I've only been a few times but the servers and the owner know my name and greet me as I'm the most important person in the room. That high level of service makes the food taste so much better. P.S. Decor is divey and not something I would lick with my chopstix, also bring cash.

    (5)

  • Anna Y.

    Although the journey thru the parking lot may seem like a journey thru the jungle, the meal that awaits u at the end is well worth it. The vermicelli is among the best that I've ever had and the avocado boba tea is well recommended by others. It's easy to understand why the walls are adorned with various awards. A bit of a trek but well worth it in the end.

    (3)

  • Paul Y.

    I love coming here when I stop by Eden. Always tasty, and great quality. Def. my #1 place to go to when I get a chance to. For those wanting to trying Viet food for the first time, or crave their hunger, def. a place to go to if you are in the area.

    (5)

  • Anh N.

    The food never disappoints. My family and I have gone here for years and the food is great. Service on the other hand really needs some serious changing. I understand being tired but when you are working in a restaurant your tip depends on how you make me feel and if I am not happy your tip won't be happy! Service needs improvement for sure!

    (4)

  • Lanie L.

    It's wonderful knowing that the great tastes of Vietnam can be found in the US outside of California. Usually, they're just crappy ass pho restaurants or "asian" restaurants with viet-inspired food. This was my first time having Vietnamese food after moving here from the California. Huong Viet has gotchu! They have all the flavors I love from the South, and even flavors from the central and north regions! Because this is the all-in-one viet restaurant, tbe menu is MASSIVE and quite overwhelming. They do food right. Everything we ordered looked and tasted great. My expectations might've lowered a bit since I haven't had viet food for a while, but really, the food wasn't bad at all. Vegetarian options can be difficult to find, but is easily attainable with some patience, and tofu. Everyone enjoyed their plates of food, which ranged from pho, to pad se ew, to veggie stir fry, to fried rice. For dessert, I ordered the Che Ba Mau (3 colored-che). This is where they lost me. It didn't taste that good at all. I shouldn't have expected good che in a small restaurant where the kitchen is probably filled to the brim with small cases of different ingredients to accommodate all 200 items on the menu. The beans probably have been frozen, and it's pretty bland and flavorless. Bad side? The restaurant is quite small and has limited seating, but too big of a crowd to accommodate. People spill onto the sidewalk waiting for a table here. My party of 6 was paying the bill, and a group of 3 men was already swooping in to clean off our table and setting up for the next group. Not very fun, but it makes sense to get in as many people as quickly as possible. Future restauranteers look here! Cater to a large ethnic population that has limited access to their homeland food, and your business will boom.

    (4)

  • Kevin A.

    I'm no Vietnamese connoisseur, but I do really love my pho and spring rolls and occasional forays into other dishes. (I love it all, but I so rarely get good pho that my instincts kick in and I impulsively order it almost every time.) Anyway, some of the best pho and spring rolls I've ever had - excellent, extremely fresh ingredients and excellent preparation - delicious broth in the pho. We did try a pancake, too, and it was yummy, though the sprouts and veggies inside were a bit oily. Excellent coffee. Biggest downside is service. Our guy was asking for our order a minute after we sat down while it was pretty damn clear that we were still reading the menu. On the back side, though, it took a while to get our check once we were done, so it's not like they were trying too hard to rush us out. (That said, the food comes out incredibly fast - like within a few minutes of ordering.) My standard ding, too: not taking credit cards knocks off at least one star. (Reminder: take cash.)

    (4)

  • Harry U.

    Since four sisters left this is the only place I go to in the Eden Center that isn't a bahn mi or a pho joint. They make the best spring rolls I've ever had as well as some really delicious vermicelli and rice dishes. Also, despite not being a pho restaurant, they do a pretty decent pho tai here as well. Their menu is HUGE though, pages upon pages of dishes, and I'm sure most of the dishes are as good as the ones that i've tried. Service is pretty good, had a really nice waiter a few times who was really chatty and funny. Another positive is that they stay open later than a lot of the other places in the Eden center. Prices here are about the same as any comparable vietnamese in the area at about 10 bucks a pop for a main course. Overall, great establishment, definitely worth trying if you haven't been yet.

    (5)

  • Sara B.

    I like to tear it up here on a regular...some notable points that separate them from any other vietnamese place: - small pho on apps menu (still very decent size!) - cute decorations - HUGE menu - delicious rolls - tender spring rolls and crispy pork ones - spicy fried squid with salt, pepper, and lemon - a long list of boba's that are nice to get as well as being a full service viet restaurant - good service Their pho broth is slightly sweet and saltier then other places but still great. I do wish they had a longer list of pho's though...I think there are just three - steak, meatballs, and steak and tendon...tons of other types of soup though. And as we all know, as long as they bring me my meat pink so I can cook it in the broth myself, I am happy...

    (4)

  • David L.

    Asian food Fridays continues with Vietnamese, of which I have zero experience. This place is in a shopping center that is far more Vietnamese than Chinatown is Chinese. The inside of this place is pleasant but unassuming, somewhat constricted by it's strip-mall layout. The staff is professional and efficient. You can tell they care and take pride in their establishment. We started with some great spring rolls that I enjoyed dipping in the plethora of sauces that are out on every table. Then I tried the Bun Ho Hue, which I would describe as a noodle, ox tail, and vegetable soup that has good heat and flavor. It's fairly similar to soups I've had at Korean restaurants and has similar limits in terms of presentation. I also shared their Saigon Pancake, which is stuffed with pork, shrimp, onion, and bean sprouts. I can recommend all the above.

    (4)

  • Lesley G.

    A really neat place and definitely worth traveling a couple miles out of Ballston to get some authentic, decently priced food. I'm a phonatic and really loved the pho here!

    (4)

  • Gita N.

    delicious!

    (5)

  • Tracy B.

    Yum! I have little experience with Vietnamese food, but loved my meal here. I ordered the appetizer-sized pho and spring rolls with shrimp in a cellophane wrapper with peanut sauce. Our server advised me on what sauces to add to the soup along with the fresh bean sprouts and basil. What sounds like a tiny order was more than enough, and everything was delicious, affordable, and served with a smile! ***Cash only***

    (4)

  • Bien H.

    I came here for Bun Bo Hue since Quan Quynh inside closed on Tuesday. Service was fast. The Bun Bo Hue was fine, kind of above average, I guess it's not their specialty. They didn't use the right type of "Cha Hue" (pork patties) and they didn't have blood patties either, but I wouldn't complain. Broth was a little bit too sweet for Bun Bo Hue, it should have been spicier and sourer. However, it is fine if you really crave Bun Bo Hue and there was no other options. Might come back for other dishes, not Bun Bo Hue.

    (3)

  • Amanda D.

    When you're far away from home, sometimes you have cravings for Mom's home-cooked meals. Although my mother is a great cook, I can never come home without a visit to Huong Viet. My family and I have been coming to this restaurant since I was born. (This is also the place where I eventually picked up chopsticks at age 2 and used them on my own!) You might say this makes me biased, but looking at the other reviews and this establishment's many awards, I know my taste buds aren't crazy. Before I get into the food, I have to mention that Huong Viet's service is always on point. I've never had an empty glass of water or had to wait long for my food. Not only is Huong Viet speedy, but it also never fails to satisfy my craving for any Vietnamese dish. For those just getting into Vietnamese food, I would recommend ordering the Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork with Vermicelli). Depending on my mood, I typically like to get the Canh Chua (Sour Soup) paired with spicy Ca Kho To (Braised Fish in a clay pot) or just a bowl of Mi Tom Thit (Eggs noodle soup with shrimp and pork) or Bun Bo Hue (Hue style soup with beef and rice vermicelli). However, everything here is delicious and worth a try. The menu is expansive, yet somehow, I've never been unhappy with an order. This place is good for lunch or dinner, but it gets pretty busy at night (similar to other Eden restaurants). It'd probably be best to get there at a reasonable hour, so as not to wait too long for a table. With that said, I've never had to wait longer than 10-15 minutes before a table opened up. Huong Viet is my favorite place to eat Vietnamese food. After eating here, I hope you will be able to taste the soul and love that went into each dish too.

    (5)

  • Maria V.

    We went back for a quick dinner after work on Thursday. This time we tried spring roll ( #2) which was not very good, too chewy. We should have tried the crispy one (#1). The main course was crispy egg noodles with seafood mix (#101) which was good, and Lo Mein w/ seafood, chicken, beef mix (#105 ... I think, but not sure) which was rather blah. My husband said he would order the crispy fried noodles again. I would not repeat the Lo Mein. This time i am giving 3 stars for food, as it was ok but nothing to remember or crave to come back. The good thing is that the menu is so long, that there is always something new to try. Service was fast and polite, even though by 7 pm the place was full.

    (3)

  • Justin S.

    This was the second time I was here. I ordered the spicy pho. Good flavor and had enough spice by itself. I like my food spicer than normal so I added the sarachi sauce. We also ordered the fried egg rolls. These were also great. I would be a regular at this place. If you're craving pho you should give this place a shot!!

    (4)

  • An L.

    The food is good but they will treat you terrible if you are vietnamese. If I was with my girlfriend, who is American; we get good service. However, if I was by myself, I get treated as if I am a dog. That is why we are not going back no matter how good their foods are.

    (1)

  • Tracey Q.

    I heard the food was good...I wouldn't know for sure since they refused to serve our large family. Really? That's just wrong. Tell us the wait is long, apologize that we can't be accommodated. Whatever. But don't be dismissive and not give a crap because you've gotten a few good reviews on Yelp. C'mon, get over yourselves. REALLY. My family was in the DC area for a wedding, so we decided to visit the Eden area for some authentic Vietnamese food. We're from Westminster (aka Little Saigon), peoples, so we KNOW what Vietnamese food is supposed to taste like! After a little debate, we decided to give Huong Viet a chance. Who would've guessed that they wouldn't give us one?!?! Lol. As soon as they found out we were a party of 12, the answer was a dismissive, "We can't accommodate you." We were like, "Okay, we're willing to break down into smaller groups", and the person responds, "No. Still can't do it." And totally just walks away. WTF? So, our big-ass family decided to break up into nuclear units and fend for ourselves. I ended up at a place up the way called Little Saigon Restaurant that I liked pretty well. One of the nuclear units decided to come back a little later and wait it out to see what the fuss was all about. When asked about their meals later, their response was a lukewarm, "It was okay." Hardly a ringing endorsement worthy of the holier-than-thou attitude dished out earlier by Houng Viet staff. Without customers, businesses fail. Shocking, but true. I'm hoping that if enough people are treated poorly by them, and post to Yelp, the people there will be reminded of this fact. Unlikely, I know, but what's life without hope, right? ;-)

    (1)

  • Sugarsam N.

    Place was not that great. Got the wonton soup and it was too sweet. Service was bad. Asked for jalapenos and first guy said, "really? With that?" As if I had never had this dish before. Didnt get jalapenos until I asked the 4th waiter for water and jalelpenos. Saw the others just standing around eating. Ate at rice paper next door the day before, better food (Except for bun oc) and service plus you can use your card.

    (1)

  • Qui H.

    Ate here for lunch today. It was busy when we arrived but was surprised there was space for us. Service was fast. Had their thai boba tea. I must have a strong hand because once i popped the plastic it just exploded. I made a big mess and the waiters was nice about cleaning the table. The boba was delish. I had their Hu Tieu Dac Biet. It tastes good. I always love eating clear noodles with shrimp and pork. All the flavors mixed together is just lovely. I love vietnamese food.

    (4)

  • Lucky C.

    Coming from NYC every time we come down to the DC area make a stop into Falls Church VA for Viet food. We read the reviews here and yeah it was pretty ok. Had the pork chop with broken rice it was good. The pho was okay but not anything special. The egg rolls was ok. All in all ok but have to say the price is little more pricey then NYC area. Oh and they only take cash so bring some. But tried a few places around here and this is the better place to eat.

    (3)

  • Natasha S.

    My mother and I came here for a unplanned dinner. We knew we wanted something Vietnamese but weren't sure where. We came to Eden and just picked a restaurant randomly. Let me tell you, we were pleased to have picked this place! My mother ordered the Crispy Egg Noodle with Seafood (Shrimp,Squid,Scallop&Mixed Veg) which she absolutely loved. I thought it was fresh and well prepared. I ordered the Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Giant Freshwater Prawns which was delicious! They were pretty generous in the amount of prawns that were provided, and the flavors were delicious. You could tell that everything was fresh. YUM YUM YUM! I plan on returning. Believe that! I will say though... one thing that stinks about this place is that they DON'T take credit cards. Now come on what actual sit down restaurant doesn't these days? UGH... so that was a bit of an inconvenience since we didn't know this until AFTER we finished eating. One of us had to leave and locate an ATM, then return to pay the bill. That's something they could work on.

    (4)

  • GLenn C.

    It was really busy. We were seated right next to the drink cooler in which every they opened it grab a beer or bottled bevarage cold air blew on my back. I didnt mind but it annoyed my wife. Understandable. Food itself was really good. That's why it was busy and lots of great reviews. Customer service was below average but because of the food they still deserve 4 stars.

    (3)

  • Catie C.

    I would give them 4 stars if they would do beef on the side for my pho. I'm not sure if it's a VA thing that restricts it or is just that restaurant. Hence, I skipped out on pho and landed myself with grilled pork vermicelli with fish sauce. I'm telling ya, this bowl of noodles is AWESOME! Tasty grilled pork with a generous amount of veggies and vermicelli. Nonetheless, it's the fish sauce that's the killer! Whatever they did to that sauce.. man, it's GOOOOD! The service is not too attentive. I had to ask for water refills and oddly enough, they don't give appetizer plates tho we ordered a garden roll to share. At that moment, we did eat off the table!

    (3)

  • Sarah F.

    Cash only! so hit the ATM first and expect a line, but you'll move fast. The pho is so buttery and rich! and the quail get the quail it's roasted and spiced to perfection. The bubble tea is good as well sometimes not fully blended, but I go for the pho!

    (5)

  • John S.

    The food is wonderful, quick, fresh, and delicious! The service is abrupt to the point of almost being rude. You feel like things are being thrown at you. If this doesn't bother you, then Huong Viet is a great deal!

    (3)

  • Chich S.

    Delish and very authentic!

    (4)

  • Sharon T.

    Crammed, over rated and not worth the wait. I've had better Vietnamese food.

    (2)

  • Biqi C.

    This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant of ALL time. I'm from the Bay Area where there are a ton of Vietnamese shops, mostly serving pho, bun, rice plates etc. But for as far as I am concerned, the best all around Vietnamese food rests in Eden Center. Every time my partner and I are craving Vietnamese, we always go through a bunch of Yelp reviews to try new places. After an hour or two of reading reviews we just look at each other and say "Ugh forget it, let's just go to Huong Viet." We are kidding ourselves if we think we'll like any place more. Hell, when we're craving other stuff like Indian, Korean, and look up a bunch of places we STILL look at each other and go "Ugh, let's just go to Huong Viet." We know what we're supposed to be eating in these parts, and it's Vietnamese. Partner used to live in NY, I used to live in SF, so we know what's up. Everytime we go, we make it a feast. We're two tiny people and we usually order about 7 plates of food. Because it's THAT good, and we can never decide what NOT to order. We try to order different every time, but the two things we never argue about are the shredded pork salad and the chicken wings. Then we do the thing that most large groups do when they order out family style. We pick a noodle dish, a soup/stew, a beef dish, and maybe another beef dish. My friends are always baffled by how my guy and I drop close to 100 bucks every time we're here. Especially when it's CASH ONLY. When I think back on eating 6 dollar bowls of pho in the Bay Area, I sometimes wonder what the hell I'm thinking too. But it's just that good I guess.

    (5)

  • Pam W.

    It's more like 3.5 stars. I love the food here but the cleanliness of this place I question every time i pay them a visit. It looks a bit dingy with old tables. The food however may make you forget about the environment. The grilled pork chops with broken rice dish is fantastic. I love their fried spring rolls and their pho as well. It is always packed but the tables turn over fairly fast. If you want authentic Vietnamese food and not on a date this is the place to go. Service is blah. There are other options in Eden center but make sure you try this place out. It's cheap and tasty. I'll continue to go there, still looking for that framed sanitation grade paper, but in the mean time you just might see me there pigging out...

    (3)

  • Thanh N.

    I tried three restaurants at Eden Center and this is my absolutely favorite one. I always had the pho tai and you get a huge bowl for less than $10. The summer rolls are really good too. The only flaw is that you can only pay with cash, but it doesn't really bother me.

    (5)

  • Rick G.

    The place just smells awesome. My daughters go face-down into their soups - MÌ CHIM CÚT, Yellow Egg Noodle Soup with Roasted Quail (cut and paste from the menu!) and HOÀNH THÁNH TÔM THT, Soup with Wonton, Shrimp & Pork. I go a bit funkier, for a Western palate, to the BÁNH CANH TÔM CUA, Huong Viet Famous Fat Noodle Soup with Crabmeat & Shrimp Cake and the Hue Spicy Beef Soup. The spring rolls and garden rolls are serviceable. I love the quail appetizer to fill in the protein, crunchy bones and all. We've had great luck with the rice patters and rice vermicelli bowls. Their price on soft shell crabs is good. Downsides? Cash only, cleanliness, chaos of lots of large family parties, an atmosphere that might freak out Aunt Mabel from Kansas with little apology to anything other than the Huong Viet funkiness.

    (4)

  • Margaret Z.

    I give Huong Viet a solid 3.5 stars. My family wanted to drive out to Eden Center (about a 35-minute drive from where we live) this weekend to try out some Vietnamese food, and per Yelp's ever-helpful advice, we determined that Huong Viet was the best establishment to try out for lunch. Probably should have also heeded Yelp's advice to avoid the Center on a Sunday because the parking lot was PACKED... but still manageable if you're used to navigating narrow passageways. Huong Viet certainly stands out from the other small locations that surround it with all of the awards and print publicity it has proudly displayed on both the storefront, as well as framed as decorations for the interior decor. The atmosphere is nice--a little crowded and lacking in heat--but quaint. There is a small bar with mostly wines. The menu here is extremely vast and diverse. You have seemingly endless options of noodle soups, meat/fish entrees, and other noodle dishes (fried, steamed, you name it!). We finally settled on the GOI CUON (garden rolls with peanut sauce) as an appetizer, and ordered three entrees: PHO TÁI (beef noodle soup/pho with steak), BÚN BÒ HUE (famous Hue beef spicy noodle soup, again at Yelp's recommendation), and BÚN BÒ NUONG SA (steamed rice vermicelli with grilled lemongrass beef). The garden rolls were average--typical of what you would expect at any pho establishment. I was pleased that the peanut sauce wasn't overly sweet like what I've had elsewhere. You get 2 rolls for about $3 and change, and they are a good size. The pho was also just as expected from other Viet establishments that I've been to. My spicy beef soup was great--a little oily, but the noodles were well-cooked (not too limp or undercooked). It was a good portion size though I only had about 5 thin slices of beef in there, with no vegetables. The soup definitely had a kick to it (not overly spicy), but lacked the lemongrass flavor that my server said would be present. The Bun was my favorite dish. At around $8, you get a large serving of steamed rice noodles topped with raw lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, and fish sauce to drizzle on top like a dressing. There were 6 well-portioned pieces of the grilled lemongrass beef on top. The fish sauce is really good--you can get it at Viet supermarkets too, but it can be compared to a sweet watered-down vinaigrette. The beef was also delicious, but again--lacking in lemongrass flavor. I would say it taste more similar to teriyaki. Overall, our meal was about $32, which is a bargain for a meal for 3 people that left each of us quite full. However, my taste buds and I were a little disappointed (and frankly, bored) with the flavors that each dish presented... I was satisfied by each bite, but nothing really made me say "wow" or was convincing enough to appeal to me for a second visit. Given that we don't live nearby, I don't think we'll be back soon. Food comes out very quickly (within 5-7 minutes) but paying the check can require some more patience, as with anything else you might need after the initial order is taken. Gets extremely crowded after 12 PM so try to come at more off-peak hours, especially on the weekend.

    (3)

  • Jen N.

    Took my cousins from out of town to eat here... There was a wait but it was only about 15-20 mins. Not too bad. The waiter/host came to check in with me and said not too much longer a couple of times. Once we sat down they took our order. Food came out fairly quick other than the fact that they forgot my cousins girlfriends meal and we had to ask about it after everyone's food came out. Hers didnt come until 15 mins later. By than most of us were half way done with our food. No refills on our drinks and they didnt come check on us or give us any napkins. The food was good not amazing but their service made it less pleasant to be there. Overall it was alright, it could've been a 4 star if they had a little bit more customer service.

    (3)

  • Kathy N.

    Visited this place on a Monday afternoon for a late lunch. As soon as we came in, we were seated right away, which was nice. However, within seconds of sitting down, the waiter came right away asking if we were ready to order food. Although some may considered this "prompt service", I thought it was a little bit of a rush to expect us to read the extensive menu and know what we wanted within seconds of sitting down. Nonetheless, I quickly skimmed through the menu and ordered a "soda chanh muoi" (salted lemon soda). It wad good. Not too sour and not too salty. We then ordered vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll, beef stew, vietnamese crepe, shaky beef, and pho. The vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll was delicious and it was a good amount of food too! The grilled pork was perfectly seasoned. The other places that I've had this dish before would have the pork a little blend. The shaky beef was also seasoned perfectly and tender. I didn't like the beef stew too much as I felt like the beef was a little over cooked. I didnt try the crepe or the pho but my family loved it. Overall, I would come back. The restaurant is a little small and cramped but the food makes up for it. Beside for the little rush at the beginning, the service was overall good.

    (4)

  • Jeff T.

    They have been open and under the same management for a long time. I always enjoy eating the Caramel Fish, Shakey Beef, and Banh Canh. The service might not be the best but if you want great food, I would definitely recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Dan P.

    I come here often with my girlfriend and the food is great. They have the best pho I've ever had and there's lots of things on the menu you won't find anywhere else. My only complaint is that they only take cash so be sure to stop at an ATM before coming here

    (4)

  • Sina E.

    Well, I just had to come check this place out for their Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) when I was at Eden Center. The place was empty when we walked in, but right after there a whole crowd of people walked in. This place does tend to get busy. The beef was tender and delicious. Noodles were good too as they weren't salty. The broth also had good flavor, but I also felt like it was kinda oily. I would suggest balancing it out with some lime juice. Level of spiciness wasn't too bad overall. The bubble tea here was really good too. I would recommend it.

    (4)

  • Havar E.

    As good as it gets. I think I was Vietnamese in a previous life. Everything I have tried here was amazing.

    (5)

  • Kristin D.

    The best Vietnamese food I have had in Eden Center. The pork vermicelli, Bahn Xeo (Saigon pancake) and stir-fried water spinach are tasty and complex. The restaurant pays attention to its vegetables that they enough flavor to be a main course. The service is timely, friendly and efficient. Ask them for recommendations. There is a Latin American waiter who speaks fluent Vietnamese, a sight in itself.

    (5)

  • Angela N.

    Woah, Eden Center is an experience...for all things Vietnamese that is. Still full and smelling like the fried spring rolls and beef balls pho I just had for dinner. If I hadn't done any research on where to eat Vietnamese food at or around Arlington, I really wouldn't know how to decide where to eat within this strip mall complex. It's quite large and the signage...a blur, all brightly lid, and with all claiming to have the best food in town...I have to thank our fellow Yelper once again for a great suggestion! Our party of three had and enjoyed: Fried Spring Rolls (2 orders); Beef Meatball Pho (noodle soup); Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Lemon Grilled Chicken with Rice

    (4)

  • Elsa J.

    Delicious!! Had to wait in the cold for about 10 minutes for a table, but it was completely worth it. When the line is out the door on a Friday night when it's 28 degrees outside, you are doing something right. The food was fast and tasty. I had the lemon grass chicken and spring rolls and my husband had the beef pho. They have a huge menu and we definitely will back to try out the rest of it.

    (4)

  • S G.

    The Pho is excellent, but try the beef sparerib soup with bok choy and egg noodles! The stir fries are also really good. Even though I don't usually like fried rice, even that is tasty here. We live down the street and eat here quite often and sometimes do takeout. Remember to bring cash!

    (5)

  • Marc M.

    This place does Vietnamese food right, and I would say is easily the best place at the Eden Center. A good sign is that the place is always packed with Vietnamese. No better recommendation that your own countrymen/women filling your seats. My favorite place for a big bowl of duck soup, grilled meat, and a cold glass of soy milk. Aside from the parking situation being a mess at the Eden Center, and that they don't accept credit cards (crazy I know), you will not eat better Vietnamese food than this.

    (4)

  • Kelly K.

    Delicious pho. Large selection of imported bubble drinks. I like the Taro with Tapioca.

    (4)

  • Dana P.

    Like a lot of reviewers, I find the service could improve a great deal, parking can be challenge at times, the ambiance is a bit lacking... That being said, I think the food itself justifies my 5 star rating. The dishes are authentic Vietnamese. This is one restaurant where I don't hesitate to try different dishes because I have yet to be disappointed, which is impressive given that I've been coming here since I was a child.

    (5)

  • Brian N.

    I had always wanted to try Bun Cha Hanoi, and this was where I de-virginized myself to this unique Northern Vietnamese dish. So Goood. You're supposed to mix the noodles/veggies/sauce/Cha sausage in an empty bowl and devour. The outer layer of the Cha sausage was charred nicely and the inside was super-moist like an Italian meatball. I only wish it was a little more inexpensive and cost as much as the other Bun dishes, but I guess it is on the Special Items section of the menu for a reason. My mom had the tofu bun stir fry with lemongrass flavor and the portion was huge - enough for two people.

    (4)

  • Abby C.

    Food/Cost: (5/5) I came this past Sunday at peak lunchtime -- about 1:15pm. Within my party of 5, we had two orders of Rice Vermicelli w/ Grilled Lemongrass Chicken aka menu item #76 ($7.95), two orders of Rice Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork + Spring Roll aka #71 ($7.95), and one order of a special soup noodle w/ marinated ribs. Most of us also ordered boba drinks; I got one of my favorites -- taro slush w/ boba ($3.50). Don't be fooled by our overlapping orders though; Huong's menu is very extensive and everything sounds appealing. They have fried rice, thin vermicelli, Vietnamese crepes, soups, and more -- all with your choice of meats or seafoods. They even have quail, frog legs, and pork blood here (for disbelievers: they're good eats!). As for the taste of the food: I adored my Vermicelli. It came in a huge bowl. The lettuce, bean sprouts, and cucumber were on the bottom; followed by a substantial amount of vermicelli; topped with shredded carrots, peanut bits, and loads of oh-so-savory chicken accompanied with the traditional fish sauce. Each bite was delightful and everything mixed perfectly together. Plus, I had left overs! Great food and large portions for the price. Even the boba slush was good. (I'm from Cali so I've had my fair share of boba drinks.) For the greater DC area, Huong is awesome. For Vietnamese restaurants in general, Huong is... still pretty awesome! Ambiance: (3/5) Huong doesn't have much in terms of decor, but that seems to be true of many Vietnamese restaurants I've dined at. Everything was pretty clean and shiny though. Location: (3/5) Huong is located in the busy, busy, busy Eden Center in a suburban area. Parking here looks impossible -- every space was taken when we got there and that's with a grocery store closed for renovation. If you don't have a car and live in the District, it's possible to get here by metro (East Falls Church stop) followed by a 15 minute walk. Service: (2.5/5) The service here was questionable. First, when my party first opened the door to the restaurant, a man told us, "No more seats. Come back in later." Uh...that would not have been a good idea as there was no written wait list and other customers were physically standing in line. If we had left like the guy told us to, we would have encountered the very same line, just 30 minutes later. Then, it took the waiters here awhile to meander over to take our orders. Lastly, we waited forever (ok, maybe 15 minutes) for our bill after asking for it at the end of our meal. Overall: (4/5) If I had a car or lived closer, I would definitely visit Huong's again. If you want Vietnamese, I would definitely recommend Huong's. You won't be disappointed [by the food; ambiance and service are different matters]!

    (4)

  • Nancy T.

    I wanted to love this place, I really did, but it just didn't cut it for me. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing (pho, because I am a pho fanatic). If you can't do a great pho, what kind of Vietnamese restaurant are you? The broth started out slightly too sweet, but after I doctored it with some condiments it was great. The noodles were in a big block at the bottom of the bowl, but after I broke them up they were good. The thing I couldn't get past, though, was the beef. It just tasted bad...gamey even. I couldn't even eat it. I was so disappointed. The boba drink was just so-so, too. It tasted like the kind that you get in the Venetian food court in Las Vegas. Not that it wasn't good, just that I've had so much better (Banh Mi DC, for example). I think I will give this place another chance and order something other than pho since this place doesn't specialize in it. But I had to give an honest review of my experience there.

    (3)

  • Mikkela T.

    Fast, frenzied, fantastic food! Push in through the crowded door, hope there's a table opening up, and even sitting by the door, get food quick and delicious. This is a cafe style restaurant where three and four generations of Vietnamese families grab a bite to eat. My fried spring rolls were the meatiest (gotta love the pork) I've had, the carrot slaw was dressed, my "shaking beef/Vietnamese steak" was steak morsels of tender marinated steakiness. The sauces (plus the five elements always on the table - salty, spicy, sweet, sour etc.) were stylish (bird's eye chilis strong enough to take your eye out!) and the tofu with lemon grass with refreshing, with tofu that had both texture and personality. Nice job. The downside... the rice was so so (not hot and not sticky) and they only take CASH. So if you see a lone woman hogging an empty table... it could be that she's ransoming for cash. And the nearest reliable cash machine is at the gas station on the corner of this mall (this mall is called Eden Center but I call it Little Vietnam).

    (5)

  • Thuy L.

    Huong Viet gets five stars just for the Bun Bo Hue!!!!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this soup with a passion, but I think most people will not. It might be too acquired tasting for some. But yea, this place is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants around town. I would suggest ordering any grilled dishes with noodles, rice platters or soups. #57, I think, roasted chicken with tomato rice would be quite tasty as well. They also have pretty good avocado, jackfruit, sapota, guanabana, or coconut bubble drinks. I get mine without the bubbles (tapioca). Lastly, don't go here for the atmosphere, it's nothing fancy. **Reminder** Cash only!

    (5)

  • Jinn Winn C.

    I've driven in medium to heavy snowfall all the way from Chevy Chase just for the sweet and sour fish coup (canh chua ca) - that's how good it is! I've tried several different dish and have nothing but praises so far. I used to think that I could only ever get to drink the Rau Ma drink in my little town tucked in one of the more rural areas back home in Malaysia, but when I found out that they serve this drink, and discovered it to be as good as the stuff back home, I called mom back home and bragged!

    (5)

  • Katie F.

    "Im at Huong Viet" my dining partner texted. I pull into the Eden Center parking long and look around---names starting with H abound---so I park, and decide to find the place once I am on solid ground. I had a Bon dish, with pork grilled Ha Noi style. Very good, however not being extremely well versed in Vietmanese I can't say to much except that Ill be back.

    (4)

  • J X.

    The reasons why I'm not giving this place 5 stars are because: 1) Doesn't accept credit card but cash only. 2) Service can be slow when you need to get something. Other than that, the waiters there are very helpful. They're quick on taking order and great at making recommendation. Their dried stuff like vermicelli noodles are excellent. The jelly fish salad is pretty good but they didn't give much jelly fish. The grilled lemongrass chicken are average. The don't really give you that much rice so you gotta ask for that! I honestly think this is the only restaurant at Eden Center that offers the best authentic Vietnamese food.

    (4)

  • Ned F.

    If you want a real Vietnamese place this is it. The flavors from the rice vermicelli grilled pork bowl makes it stand out from the others in the area. I don't get why people order Pho here. Don't order Pho unless you're at a Pho house. That's like me ordering a salad at a steak house and being disappointed with the restaurant because the salad wasn't the main focus. I've gotten tons of other dishes here over the years and if friends come into town looking for a legit restaurant this is where I take them. The wait staff will make recommendations if you seem to not know what you're ordering. Bring cash, no credit is taken here. For the folks that give other Vietnamese restaurants in the area four or five stars, and haven't been to this place yet, have no idea what they are talking about. This is a benchmark restaurant.

    (5)

  • Courtney R.

    We ordered a lot of food, so I don't think I'm wrong. The staff was awesome. Friendly and funny. Note: this place is cash only. And there's one ATM in the Eden Center, in the supermarket, and it looks like a Commodore 64. You know it's going to be out of service. It was. I walked to the BP. ATM out of service. The one at the Shell was working. Bring cash. I got the lemongrass pork rib. My friend got something special on the menu--noodles with beef and pineapple. We ordered the spring rolls and special muffins as well. All of it=subpar. Spring rolls, too fishy. Special muffins, too glutenous somehow. My dish, too bony, not hot enough, too sweet. Rice, too bland and sticky. My friend's dish, way too much sauce and some weird aftertaste. I wouldn't return, even though I bumped into a friend when we walked in who swears by the pho. Not for me.

    (2)

  • Chris T.

    One of the best at Eden. I normally get Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio, Bun Bo Hue, or Com Tam. Cash only though.

    (4)

  • Kevin W.

    Awesome food always something to order

    (5)

  • joe w.

    Recommend the Saigon pancake (#100) or Beef rice noodle soup (also known as "pho"). This restaurant would have earned four stars if I had not found what seemed like a pork substitute in my beef dish. My only caveat concern is that the our beef pho dish had pork in it. There is a long line out the door that arrived after we got there so arrive early for best seating. Parking lot is packed too so best to travel together in a car as finding parking is not easy.

    (3)

  • Handsome R.

    Craving for Asian food?, this is the place. Came here the end of August and had the best mussels. The sauce was great, not too spicy. Goes great w/ the crab & shrimp fried rice. Waiters were friendly, even the busboy. We even came back the next day for lunch before heading home and the manager recognized us. He sat us down right away. The line can get long, even for lunch on a Monday. There is no # system. First come, first serve. Just stick you head in the door way and tell the waiter how many people.

    (4)

  • Chrystina Z.

    Best quail ever (#9)!! I try to be vegetarian when I can, but damn these little birds are too tasty to ever pass up! Has anyone ever had bad quail? Does not exist... at least when Asians cook them. Anyways, to offset this I ordered #109 (tofu drunken noodle), which was spicy and good. Also tried the spring rolls (#1). Couldn't taste the shrimp, which is a bonus in my book. Gotta wrap it in the parsley tho. Had the coconut drink (I think it's the only one that comes in the coconut shell). It's just "frozen" coconut milk, but it comes out gelatinous. Also ordered #72 (rice noodle with pork) - good. This place is cash only; annoying but worth it. I especially like how the strip mall (in VA of course) is oh so Asian and no one speaks English.

    (4)

  • Cinnamon F.

    I was there when the outside temperature was 100 degrees. They didn't have any AC. As we were eating the steaming hot pho we were drenched in our own sweat and lost all appetite.

    (1)

  • Hyunoo P.

    One word: Ribbit. Came here with Laura a long time ago. We ordered the frog legs. How do I describe them? Just imagine what a chicken that grew up in the water would taste like. The consistency is almost like fish, but the flavor is closer to chicken- but not quite there. Much easier to handle than Buffalo wings and a lot more fun to say you ordered. The legs were golden fried and rolled in garlic and lemon pepper. It was way better than I expected, and provoked all kinds of philosophical thoughts about the procurement of frog legs. Wheres the rest of them? Is there some oddly shaped fish patty somewhere? Questions questions.

    (4)

  • Frank N.

    The best Garden Rolls I can find on the East Coast.... Great service and authentic Vietnamese food. I've only visited North Vietnam, so this food wasn't quite what I experienced there... but all was DELICIOUS!!!

    (4)

  • Alan W.

    Good Place! Been here a few times and it haven't let me down yet.

    (4)

  • Rohan P.

    I probably know less about the Vietnamese than Henry Kissinger. Yet, thanks to you fine folks at Yelp, I had to make a trip down to the Eden Center to try my hand at Vietnamese food. Huong Viet would be the place and it did not disappoint. It's not much to look at, particularly from the outside, where the neon sign could just as easily read "Bail Bonds" as Vietnamese cuisine. Once you get inside, the decor doesn't exactly stand out, and the flat screen tuned to Larry King Live suggests a casual environment. I would describe the service as ultilitarian, as they seem quite hurried, and are rushing you to order, but at least that makes them attentive. This can be a problem, as the extensive menu is not exactly catered to Vietnamese food novices, and this is reflected in the clientale, which was probably 80% Asian. But it only takes a few minutes of searching to find some dishes that sound really good, and it's helped by the delicious aromas surrounding you. I went to Huong Viet with two Indians, one who doesn't eat pork, and the other who doesn't eat beef. Perhaps not the best combination when eating Vietnamese, but still we ended up sharing three delicious meals to go along with our Bubble Teas. The fried rice was light, fluffy with really fresh ingredients. The Chicken with Chili and Lemongrass was extremely flavorful, its sauce added to everything, and it had enough meat for everyone to get seconds. And the Flounder with Black Bean had a very nice delicate flavor, and came with really delicious vegetables. I will definitely be back to the Eden Center to try some more places now than Huong Viet was such a success.

    (4)

  • Iced V.

    This place has enough reviews to keep up the 4 star. It's one of the best place to catch a casual Vietnamese lunch/dinner. My family and I take our out of town friends and family here when they visit the D.C. area. They have the best caramelized clay pot fish and sour fish soup. Service has improved over the years, you used to beg for a water or coke refill! Management has stepped up the service but dont expect top notch service. **Don't forget they take cash only**

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    Five for food, zero for service, so really this is a 2.5. We arrived with a big group and found an almost empty restaurant. When I told the busboy we needed space for a stroller, he made it clear that I was being a pain in the ass, and actually asked me if I could come back later. Note, the restaurant was maybe 20% full. It took them a while to take our order, but the food came out very quickly. Getting them to give me the bill was another matter. I had to ask for it four times and eventually just walked up to the counter and demanded that they take my money. For all that, the food was really, really good. The tamarind fish hot pot was exceptional, the garden rolls were among the best I've had, the lemongrass chicken was excellent, etc etc. Great food. Just don't go there with a big group.

    (3)

  • Mandy P.

    I ordered a bun thit nuong; pork with those kind of noodles.. The pork was cold and it wasn't warm like it should be; I came home with food poisoning and it's been day 5 now.. I still don't know why I haven't recovered, but I am never coming back again. The waiter there... All he cared about was the TV. Like right when he threw me a fork, he just went straight to the TV.. I'm done.

    (2)

  • Luis G.

    This place is the real 'makes me squeal with joy' deal for Vietnamese grub and is not surprisingly packed when I visit Eden Center for dinner on weekends! Be advised-cash only. I love the bun here...vermicelli (fideo in Spanish) reminds me of home. Be sure to get the smaller entree option if ordering for one, you may inadvertently order the same dish but for more than one person (and for more $!).

    (5)

  • Madison H.

    Just wanted to go into a little more about the Jelly Coconut. It's literally like coconut jell-o and it's served in a hollowed out coconut. It seems like it should just be a desert but everyone that orders one snacks on it throughout the meal. Despite being a cash only establishment, it's really a wonderful spot that the Washington Post should consider posting above Four Sisters -- EWWW!

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    We had a pang for bubble tea. This place is open post-11 pm, which rocks. They use all-natural ingredients. The coconut bubble tea was luscious and fresh. The tapioca was perfect. I liked the cozy, small-town atmosphere. Roseanne Barr would hang out here, if she liked Bubble Tea.

    (5)

  • Sheila D.

    I've been here before, but decided to write a review on this place my second go around. I decided to eat here the first time b/c of all the Washingtonian & Washington Post reviews that are posted on the front window of this restaurant. I figured to give this Pho place a shot vs. the other 500 Pho restaurants in the same shopping strip mall,lol. Every time I come into this place, the waitors are very sweet to my 2 year old daughter, so that's an extra star right there! The food taste original and very flavorful. The place is also clean, the baby high chair was also very clean and new. The only negative about my second go around was that our Pho soup was little bit on the cold side. Other than that, everything else was on point.

    (3)

  • Shane L.

    On our way back to Philly and decided to see what the Eden center had to offer. Coming from Philly, we're used to our standard vietnamese cuisine that usually hits the spot after a morning craving. We ended up at Houng Viet since it appeared to have the most customers. Nothing special here as it smelled like your typical mom & pop pho shop with lots of locals. Giving this place 3 stars because it got the job done. There's no "wow" factor here; as its pretty typical of your local noodle shop.

    (3)

  • Stuart S.

    Currently my favorite place for pho in the DC area. I'm consistently pleased with the quality here. The broth is complex and lingers on your tongue with a heavy quality, but it's not too oily or thick. The noodles are just right and the meat has a delicious tenderness. Plenty of jalapenos, bean sprouts, basil and lime to garnish your bowl. And such a large portion, too, for a pretty great price. Cash only. It can be very crowded and the service is frequently harried and never particularly friendly, but these are all things I am willing to forgive, because the pho is that good. Have always intended to order other things on the menu, but I have yet to do so.

    (5)

  • marc a.

    For those folks looking for a good bowl of pho, go elsewhere. If there is anything that Eden Center will teach you it is that each little restaurant and shop has one little thing that they are absolutely master of, and everything else is sort of there to catch those who probably should have gone to a different shop. As an example, Huong Viet is not the place to get pho in Eden Center. Instead, go for the broken rice. This stuff will make your heart sing, your tongue dance, and possibly even affect your grandchildren's genetic structure. It's that good. We had the broken rice with pork chop and and "sunny side up egg" (a misnomer, as the egg was more over easy). Incredibly delicious, and we finished it off with a wonderful young coconut jelly which was sweet and had all the wood notes that you want in yummy coconut, only distilled into a jelly made out of the milk and water. Two big thumbs up. But for pho, go to Pho Xe Lua.

    (5)

  • Sophie U.

    After the Bánh Mì UYE, which took me to Eden Center for the first time, I just had to go back to what I now refer to as "Vietnam" and show my roommate all the delicious options that it offered. Since she doesn't eat meat, bánh mì would not have been anything special for her; we thus decided to go to Huong Viet, after I remembered that Tony had said good things about it. Vietnamese restaurants are like Chinese restaurants: each one has a couple of fantastic dishes and the rest is nothing special. I guess Huong Viet doesn't specialize in broken rice dishes (com tam). My roommate got #88: banh hoi tom nuong ("grilled shrimp with rice vermicelli"); I got #60: com tam bi suon cha ("crushed rice with shredded pork and grilled pork and pork loaf"). Sidenote: I just spent five minutes trying to figure out my dish's name sounded so wrong; it's because every other Vietnamese restaurant has it listed as "com tam suon bi cha". The grilled shrimp in #88 was excellent. The vermicelli, unfortunately, was rather dry and stuck together. My broken rice (sorry, I ain't calling it "crushed rice") was ok. For that price, I expected a much larger portion -- but I've probably just been spoiled by Philly. For starters, I feel like they tried to make it look nice but completely failed at it. Everything was laid atop a bed of rice that spanned the entire plate -- of course it's personal preference, but I don't like it when there's rice sticking to the meat. I don't like it when I cut the grilled pork and the rice moves around. Speaking of the grilled pork, it was thin, dry, and bland. I could tell what it tasted like just by looking at it. And speaking of the rice, there were some dry spots. The pork loaf was decent, and the shredded pork wasn't bad -- there was just not enough of it. Geez, why so cheap? At least the nuoc mam was good! Nice and pungent; add a few spoonfuls of chili paste and it's got the perfect amount of heat. Overall, I wasn't impressed. But I'll be back to try the allegedly good pho and bun bo hue. EDIT: By the way, public transportation to Eden Center = easy as hell.

    (3)

  • Cuong C.

    This place has been one of my favorite viet restaurants in Eden center for a while. I've been there several time in the past 10 years and the food remains consistant and good!. The service is mediocre, but that's not why find myself coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Howie H.

    I Love this place!!! The Viet food here is very consistent all of the time. From the Pho to the Bun Bo hue to the banh mi bo kho and their sweet and sour fish soup. I cannot say enough good things about this place and if you read the other detailed reviews you can see for yourself. Lunches here are very busy especially on the weekend so get there early or later. If you don't expect to wait for a table but the turn around time is pretty quick. The menu is large so read through it and be daring because this place is very tasty. Our family frequents this place as it is the most consistent viet food in Eden, Give it a try you will be glad you did.

    (5)

  • Jimena M.

    Bun Bo Hue a delicious, flavorful broth full of depth and character, just how I like my men. comes with a generous helping of bean sprouts, fresh lime, red cabbage. the beef is robust extra chili's on the side keeps it hot and spicy the noodles were cooked just right at first I thought the portion was going to be too small, it turned out to be just right, like they anticipated my needs I will be back

    (4)

  • Gerri S.

    Yummy!! First of all the restaurant is located in Eden center which is a Vietnamese shopping center, a kind of surreal piece of Vietnam in America. The restaurant was pretty crowded. When our food came I could see why. We had caramelized fish, grilled beef with noodles, seafood salad. Truly phenomenal food at very reasonable prices. The menu is very extensive so I'd love to go back to sample the other dishes. One warning: the restaurant doesn't have debit machines so bring cash.

    (4)

  • Ellen L.

    Huong Viet has pretty solid Vietnamese food, and its where I generally go when I go to Eden Center. I enjoy their pho tai, although I wish the meat was a little more undercooked so it'd be nice and tender. Even so, the broth is pretty tasty. More recently, I've taken to their rice soup! The rice soup might be bland to others (it's a little like chicken soup + rice + meat of choice), but I grew up eating congee, so I like it! It's nice on a cold day like the ones we've been getting a lot of nowadays! I don't really recommend their drinks, however. I have a huge sweet tooth, and I thought that my thai iced tea bubble tea was way too sweet. The thai iced coffee was similarly too sweet. Oh well! Can't have it all~

    (3)

  • Tim R.

    The service here is so bad it's funny. At one point I was repeating over and over "can I please have some water" until the waiter would finally realize I wasn't going to stop and acknowledge that I was speaking to him. Another time a different guy brought out a noodle dish and there was no place to put it on the table so he just handed it to me and ran. He could have gone ahead and taken just one of the empty dishes to help make a space, but I guess he didn't want to get his serving hand dirty. Oh well. The food is ok, but certainly not wonderful. It was crowded so there are a lot of people who must like this place. I'm just not one of them.

    (2)

  • Boon K.

    It's open late and Pho was ok.

    (3)

  • Fenny L.

    I had been to Huong Viet once before with some fabulous fellow Yelpers. Unfortunately, I was slightly (*quite*) inebriated at the time, and thusly, could not properly enjoy, nor review the awesomeness that is Huong Viet. However, it did remind me of all the reasons why I love Eden Center (and made me forget all the reasons why I hate Eden Center). I raved about both the outing, and the fantastic meal (thanks again Tony P. for ordering!) to my husband. Wracked with jealousy (OK, mostly just curiosity, he's not the jealous kind - but I like to pretend), he convinced me to come back to Huong Viet for dinner on Saturday night. Upon entering, Huong Viet was completely packed. My husband looked around, and not a single bowl of pho was in sight. This was a new experience for my husband, whose only exposure to Vietnamese cuisine thus far, has only been with pho and a variety of appetizers. This was a whole new world to him, and he was ready to conquer it! Manifest Destiny hear him roar! After some debating, we ordered the roasted quail for an appetizer, followed by the pork and fish cake with rice crepes and the Saigon Pan Cake with shrimp and pork. The roasted quail was remarkably moist and tender. The skin was slightly crispy, with a marvelous flavor. My husband spent rest of the evening, trying to figure out what was in the brine or marinade that was used on the quail. When dipped into the little dish of ground black pepper and lime juice, the quail took on a new flavor, and if possible, was more delicious then before! While I enjoyed the rice crepes dish, my husband wasn't a desperate fan. He was expecting more flavor in the dish, even before pouring the sweet fish-sauce over it. We both loved the Saigon Pan Cake, which turned out to be a giant omelette of sorts. When one adds a pinch of the pickled carrots, the basil and wrap it in the romaine lettuce leaf, it adds a level of complexity and texture to this otherwise simple dish. A couple in the table next to us, watching us devour our Saigon Pan Cake quickly order one of their own, with much smiles and grunts of pleasure. As I expect in any "real" Asian restaurant, the staff is spotty. When we first arrive, our first waiter was gruff and very unresponsive or helpful. In fact, we placed the order of quail with him, while we decided on the entrees - and he never put the order in! Shortly after this, another server came by and he was very charming, funny and very nice. When we mentioned the quail, he immediate places in the order, although we did end up getting our appetizer halfway through our meal, it was worth it. Through it all, the service was fast, and the place was packed. At one point, as the two of us were sitting at a 4 top, we were nudged over a little (in a friendly and nice way), so that the other half of our table could seat 3 other people. Heh, only in Asian restaurants would this happen. While my husband raised an eyebrow over this, it didn't faze me, as this happens a lot at busy Asian places, and if anything, just adds to the authenticity and the flavor of the meal for me. I highly recommend Huong Viet. There is a great selection of Vietnamese dishes. From the bent, slurping heads, the grunting and the lines out the door, it's quite obvious that Huong Viet is both delicious and popular. While the dining room is smallish, they are able to accommodate larger parties - although you may need to wait until enough tables open up. As I've eaten here both tipsy and sober, I can easily say that while the food was delicious when inebriated, it is even better when stone-cold sober!

    (4)

  • TH N.

    By far, this is my most favorite restaurant in Eden Center. The food is pretty authentic and they are super fast. I tried most of their dishes here, except pho and other noodle soups. It's just a nuisance sometimes that you have to bring cash when dining here. Do check your bill and calculate your tax amount though.

    (4)

  • Alan V.

    One of the best Vietnamese restaurant around. I started coming here since I'd moved to the area about eight years ago. Although it used to be much better, the food here is still better than many other Vietnamese places. For lunch, I highly recommend the vermicelli pork and egg roll dish. They also have the best bubble drinks, the three color drink is also very good. For dinner, I highly recommend the sweet and sour catfish soup and the half-done beef with lime. I was not a big fan of the Pho or Bun Bo Hue at this place...they were so so.

    (4)

  • Joey V.

    Best Vietnamese food I've ever had, but I haven't had much

    (5)

  • Rod C.

    Consistent, clean, and cheap (CCC). Good standard Pho, nice springrolls (not burned), and friendly staff. This one dude is too friendly-likes to speak French. Our bill is usually $20 for two. A Pho restaurant but we've had great beef vermicelli bowls, and excellent seafood crispy noodles in the past. A standard.

    (5)

  • Nikki P.

    As a native Californian from the San Jose area, I have high standards when it comes to pho. I was thoroughly satisfied and impressed after visiting this fine Vietnamese establishment. I had the beef pho with steak, tendon, and flank. Seriously delicious and a ton of food. Big bang for your buck. Also had a strawberry smoothie with pearls. Above average, but not as good as the pho. I took a trip from DC and it was worth every minute of travel.

    (4)

  • Norman Who Gives The D.

    im in virginia, and i have the urge for some hu tieu. WTH is wrong with me. Fine, thanks to yelp, i found a place that had some pretty good hu tieu with glass noodle. Only grip i had was the portion was a little smaller and price was higher than im use to (mind you im a small eater). Service was attentive and friendly, cash only so this can be an issue if you like to use cards, no napkins or utensils sittign on the table.. thanks ill be back to try the bun bo hue.

    (4)

  • Veronica C.

    Great vermicelli dishes! Be prepared to wait a little bit if you go during prime lunch hours on the weekends. Cash only.

    (4)

  • A L.

    Went here last night at 6:30 and the place was packed. All the other restaurants around it were literally empty. For apps, we had the fresh spring rolls. The skin was a little hard. For entrees, we ordered the salt and pepper soft shell crab, the curry fish and squab. The squab was delicious! The soft shell crab was nicely fried with the salt on the side. The curry fish was nice too. The negative on this place was the restrooms. We came here when it was 100+ degrees and the restaurant was HOT!!!!! The little fans that they had weren't helping. Overall this place was pretty good.

    (4)

  • PC W.

    I've passed here countless times and never thought twice about coming in. I grabbed dinner with Thuy L. and Karman L. since it's Thuy's favorite place. We let Thuy call all of the shots because she's our resident Vietnamese goddess. We were treated to a wonderful spread that included the following: - Caramel Fish - Canh Chua Tom - Sweet and Sour Shrimp Soup - I've only had it twice in my life and it's my fave Vietnamese soup. - Crispy spring rolls, of course - Pan fried crispy noodles with seafood - Com Tam Bi Suon Cha - Crushed Rice With Shredded Pork, Grilled Pork and Pork Loaf - the most memorable part of this was the grilled pork, so sweet and tender - A dish of grilled pork with lettuce wraps The true highlight of the experience here is Jose, the friendly Hispanic busboy who speaks Vietnamese. I was thoroughly entertained when he came by and spoke Vietnamese to Thuy, other patrons and to fellow waitstaff. They need to promote him to be a waiter!

    (4)

  • Pip C.

    Standard viet resturant with a huge menu. I come here purely for the egg rolls. This place has the best egg rolls in town! I think 4 sisters is the only other place inside the beltway with similar egg rolls. Aside from the egg roll nothing really sticks out. Oh yeah, CASH only.

    (4)

  • Karman L.

    Another great fine in Eden Center. I dunno how come I never tried this place when I come to Eden Center so often! I came here w/ my plus one, PC W. and Thuy for dinner tonight. I was running a little late and trying to find parking at Eden Center can be a challenge. Thuy and PC W. went ahead and put in the order, so when we arrived, the food came out very shortly. We had the canh chua soup (tons of shrimps in it!!), and the soup does have a sour taste to it, but it's good. We also had the grilled pork rice and rice noodle, seafood fried noodle, and the caramel fish!!! The caramel fish is a little spicier than what I had before from another place, but it still good. The fish is best to have it over rice, and remember to add the sauce from the fish dish with the rice!

    (4)

  • Annie M.

    I absolutely love this place. I've been coming to the Eden Center for as long as I can remember, my mother is Vietnamese. Out of all of the restaurants I've been to in Eden I can honestly say that this is one of the best establishments. The food is authentic and deliciously flavored. The service is pretty fast and decent. My family and I have our favorite dishes while my mom is always ordering different things. One of my sisters gets the Banh Xeo (similar to a crepe) with just shrimp, my other sister gets Bo Luc Lac (Cubes of marinated beef with vegetables) and I always get the Bun Bo Noung (Vermicelli that comes with grilled beef, fresh vegetables, pickled carrots, and fish sauce). SO good. On top of that we get two orders of the summer rolls. The summer rolls here are much better than many of the other establishments around. Additionally, I always get the coconut bubble tea. I love their coconut bubble tea because they actually put coconut meat into the drink as opposed to the other places that only use the coconut milk or juice in the bubble tea. This place is great. Every time I come to Eden with someone new I bring them here to give them a taste of some amazing Vietnamese food! By the way, this is a cash only establishment. So make sure you have cash handy when you come here!

    (5)

  • Swivelneck D.

    One of the best at Eden Center.

    (4)

  • Thuy V.

    Food is consistent. I never had an average or bad meal here. Their prawns are to die for! Cang khong tau? Yum! I cant think of any other place having it at Eden. Did I mention that they have some of the best thai tea bubble I ever had? Service is on point for a Vietnamese restaurant.

    (5)

  • Jason Vuong D.

    I took a risk and tried their "Bun Rieu," crab vermicelli soup with tomato, tofu and fish sticks? It was actually not bad! ( It could have been more crabby.) Nothing in comparison to my Mom's of course, but it'll do. My only discrepancy is that they served basil leaves instead of mint. Hello! So does not go. And um, where are the snails? That would have added a nice kick. My friend had the "Bun Cha Gio" (Vermicelli with Egg roll). Definitely a disappointment because the fish sauce was plain and the egg roll could have been more crunchy. Regardless of the hateration, I love my people and Eden Center!

    (3)

  • Jenny A. L.

    The broth is what makes pho so good. Houng Viet's broth was excellent. I ordered the beef ball pho and grilled pork over noodles. The waiter looked at me like I was crazy. (I'm a petite Asian girl.) Loved the pork. Loved the soup.

    (4)

  • Jay R.

    Wow that was really, really good. I was invited by friends to join them tonight and I honestly wasn't even that hungry....I ended up stuffing my face! It was so good that I ordered two of the 4 dishes to go for myself to snack on them tonight again....and I just did. The shaking beef dish (I think that's what it's called) was outstanding. So were the crispy noodles with seafood, the pork chops and especially the caramel jumbo shrimp. Service was efficient and the Hispanic member of the serving staff (from Central America - we asked) was speaking Vietnamese with a perfect accent according to my Vietnamese companions. They said that they think the food is much better here at Huong Viet than Four Sisters, which I have yet to try, and I am not one to doubt them. I am really looking forward to going back soon.

    (4)

  • Brittany M.

    Great, seemingly authentic Vietnamese food. Their bun thit nuong (grilled pork over vermicelli) was incredibly delicious - best I've had in Seven Corners so far. The pork was plentiful and very flavorful.

    (4)

  • Lisa S.

    The best Vietnamese food you can get. The hot pot is amazing and I always order this with my boyfriend whenever we go.

    (5)

  • E Y.

    Tremendous flavors, among the best Vietnamese food we've had in a long time. The service leaves a bit to be desired, and they don't take credit cards, but we did dinner for two with beer for $45 including tip, so you accept a few shortcomings for amazing flavors...

    (4)

  • Charlie C.

    One of the best in the Eden Center and the Vietnamese restaurant I frequent the most. The prices are good, the portions are big, and the service is pretty on par with most Vietnamese restaurants (which is to say, it is efficient and quick, if not especially friendly). Cash-only. The crispy rolls are wonderful! The filling is great and they are fried just about perfectly. The garden rolls are wonderful as well; they have some nice little extras like mint and the peanut sauce is quite tasty. I've also had the shrimp cake which is really just so-so. I'm a big fan of the bun thit nuong cha gio. The meat is cooked very well with a nice chargrilled taste. There is a good balance of meat and spring roll to vermecelli and veggies, and the nuoc cham is pretty darn tasty here. Their crushed rice dishes are tasty as well, though I am not a big fan of the shredded pork (not theirs specifically, just the dish in general). The pho is not good. The broth is pretty weak and they don't give you the choice of meat cuts (must have tendon and tripe!). Then again, I don't suggest you come here (or to the Eden Center, really) for pho. The hu tieu bo kho (beef stew with rice noodle) is good, though, and I'd recommend that to any pho lovers. I give them 4 stars because some things on the menu are only so-so and because they can be a bit inconsistent. On most days, the bun is freakin' fantastic--damn near perfect. On others, it is just better than average. Either way, I'd recommend this one as a good start (and regular place) at Eden Center.

    (4)

  • Candace C.

    The food here is good and if you're nearby and in the mood for Vietnamese sit down, it's a great option. Here are the but's: 1. the prices are the same as 4 Sisters out in Merrifield and I was a little surprised. Maybe it has to do with rent prices, who knows...but 4 Sister's is newer, much cleaner, bigger and has better AC. We didn't feel rushed or crammed at 4S whereas at Huong Viet, we did. 2. Huong Viet is more suited for "advanced" Vietnamese food diners who have a better idea of what they want to eat. 3. Bubble tea isn't always made in the restaurant--mine came in from another shop in the center--I saw it come through the front door. 4. Parking in the center can be challenging sometimes. Oh and those lines, as in most places in Asia are more like guidelines for traffic--you've been warned!

    (3)

  • Ronald S.

    Great food! Fast serving, and polite. Portion is just right with an acceptable price. I would recommend viet food eaters.

    (4)

  • Clara L.

    #26- Beef Noodle Soup with Steak, Well-Done Flank and Tendon = A great and filling meal!

    (4)

  • Mike T.

    best vietnamese food in the DMV hands down with a comprehensive menu

    (5)

  • Sean P.

    Ok, so here's the deal... My realm of existence when it comes to Vienamese food has centered around OBV a lil pho here and there, lemon grass chicken and the vermicelli bowl (aka four flavors at pho cyclo in merrifield which is money). Well Banh mi also but that's in another category... Anyway, I liked this place. Seat yourself typical Vietnamese type atmosphere. But I got two words for you "Shaky beef". Reco'd by the waiter this is a simple beef dish that is well worth the price of admission. Nicely cooked beef over a bead of lettuce and tomatoes with a side of salt/pepper that you squeeze lemon in to dip the beef. Seems simple and unexciting but its delicious and very unique. Had that along with some fresh rolls wrapped in rice paper with some tasty peanut sauce. Cool spot, cash only which was a bit of a drag schlepping over to the nearest gas station when the bill came out. I'd def go back or recommend it to someone in search of some nice VN cuisine.

    (4)

  • D K.

    Even though this place isn't a true pho place (#1-#15 of just pho), It has one of the best pho in NOVA. And another even though, I could care less about other items on the menu, but from what ive seen, they all look mighty scrumptious.

    (4)

  • Heather K.

    I have never had a bad dish here -- and I've come here for years. Special favorites are their wonton soup, squid with peppers, and fish with black bean sauce. Make sure to bring cash!

    (5)

  • sarah l.

    My most favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the entire Northern Virginia area. I have yet to taste a bad dish there, and I've eaten there for at least the past 10 years. They only take cash, so don't forget to bring some. If not, walk over to the gas station nearby, they have an ATM. My favorite dish at Huong Viet is "bun bo Hue." Though everything is delicious! You can't go wrong at this place! If you expect an upscale atmosphere, this is not it. It's very simple, non-fuss, and relaxed. A basic Vietnamese restaurant. Except the food is really really good!

    (5)

  • Corrie S.

    Asian, and in particular, Southeast Asian, is my favorite ethnic food group (I know, I know, it's a very broad group). My husband and I are living in Arlington temporarily for work, and we came here on our second day. The waitress was pretty hesitant to let a white girl order the calamari with fermented shrimp paste, but I knew what I was getting myself into, so I didn't let her dissuade me. Yum. Hit the spot. My husband ordered the caramelized pork with black pepper, and it was fine. Super flavorful sauces makes you want to eat a TON of rice to soak up every last drop. We will be back as often as I can convince my husband to come.

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    I was pretty disappointed with this Vietnamese restaurant (and this was before i found out they were cash only). I went here with my glutard girlfriend. This means she can't eat wheat gluten so Vietnamese is a good choice as most of the noodles are made with rice or potato starch. I am a huge fan of the vermicelli noodles with barbqued meat on them. Walking around Eden center we decided to pick a very one of the less Vietnamese feeling restaurants because I wanted to be able to talk to the waiter to make sure all the food would be gluten free. We stumbled on this one because it had lots of Washingtonian best eats signs outside and I figured it would be easier to ask the questions here. We ordered: #2. Goi Cuon - shrimp and pork Fresh Garden Rolls (2) #72. Bun Thit Nuong - Grilled Pork with rice Noodles #112. Ga Xao Xa Ot - Chicken With Chilli and Lemongrass The summer rolls were fine - although the peanut sauce wasn't as good as some other restaurants I've been to. Normally the Bun bowls in my experience come with a clear vinegary sauce I wasn't brought any at this restaurant. The meat was not as warm as it could have been and it seemed like it had been cooked a while ago and just heated up. I'd be fine with this if it had been heated up enough. The curry was good, not spicy enough for me however. I'm not sure if they turn down the spice for gringo's or that's just how it was cooked. I was happy with the meal because I wanted Vietnamese food but all and all I doubt I'd ever go back to this restaurant given how many other Vietnamese restaurants there were. I think it is very undeserving of its Washingtonian best bargain sign. The total came to about 24.32 or so. We only had $22.75 so i had to go to the car and rob the meter quarter supply. This was kind of annoying. If you are at Eden center skip this restaurant there are so many others places to eat.

    (2)

  • Wendy S.

    this is my favorite place in eden center. btw, they don't just serve pho, they have a bunch of yummy dishes here. i've actually never had the pho there. i usually get the grilled shrimp over vermicelli or the grilled pork and vietnamese eggrolls over vermicelli noodles. it's the bomb!

    (4)

  • Frank H.

    In attempts to try out different Vietnamese foods my wife and tried the wonton and egg noodle soup and shrimp fried rice. Although somewhat of a cop-out, I enjoyed the food; it was a change from the norm and it was like traditional Chinese food fare. Anyhow I will try other stuff next time but I thought the food was solid.

    (4)

  • Lauren M.

    Really good Bi Cuon (pork, mint and basil roll in a thin wrapper.) These were mistakenly ordered but a new found favorite. The thin wrapper and the mint leaves are perfectly offset by the ground pork. So good, and with no frying, somewhat guilt free. Pork Bun was also a hit as was the baby clams in clay pot. Cold "33"beers and attentive service made this an excellent evening at a bargain price. The decor is old school. Wood paneling on the bottom and mirrors or glass on the top, vinyl topped tables and metal chairs, made me feel like I was back in Philly Chinatown of the 80's. (And that's a good thing!) Cash only. Be prepared.

    (4)

  • Viviane T.

    I think by now I've eaten at all of the Vietnamese Restaurants in Eden Center...and I have to say that this is my third favorite on the list (JUST COUNTING Eden Center's restaurants). I tried this place when I first moved down from Philadelphia and I told my girlfriend (who's Korean) that I want Vietnamese because I haven't had some since I left Philadelphia...so she asked her boyfriend (who's Vietnamese) where we should go. Then it was off to Huong Viet we went. We ordered the typical dishes that I normally get at a Vietnamese restaurant, sweet and sour catfish soup, catfish in a clay pot, stir-fry water spinach with garlic, and cubed fillet...I think it was three for four. I did like their catfish in a clay pot dish, cubed fillet (bo luc lac) and their water spinach dish, but everything else was bad. The soup was missing something, not sure what it was missing, but the taste wasn't right. Everything else was good, but it wasn't EXCELLENT. Yes, I have high standards when it comes to my Vietnamese food and this place didn't meet that expectation. Their bo luc lac wasn't moist, it was plain and sort of dry, but edible, and I think they used day old water spinach for our dish, because some of the leaves were brown, but I did enjoy the taste. All in all, I would eat here again, but I think this time we'll try some of their other dishes. I would choose Four Sisters over this place though...

    (3)

  • Phuong O.

    My favorite thing to get here is their egg rolls. I don't know how they do it but it's different from other places. I got their bun thit nuong and it was great but I wish they would have done beef instead of pork.

    (4)

  • Derek C.

    located in eden center with a bunch of vietnamese restaurants and other little shops. pretty good viet spot not too far from dc. the vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls was good and the order of cha gio wasn't bad. A little different from nyc but i enjoyed this place.

    (4)

  • Lisa H.

    The noodle soup was pretty darn good. As well as the mussels and everything else. I also got the rainbow ice with durian and it was heaven. Might say, their food was probably better than any other Vietnamese I've had in NYC.

    (4)

  • Uno Tres Z.

    Love this place. We can't get Vietnamese food like this in DC so Eden center here we come. The freshest cuisine that won't break the bank.

    (5)

  • Donald P.

    I only order the Bun here. Pretty darn good bun here. Best part about this restaurant location is that it's located in a strip mall FULL of Vietnamese restaurant. You can't go wrong with this place. Avoid this place on hot, humid days. The AC is a bit lacking.

    (5)

  • Hass L.

    Favorite Vietnamese place in the area. Consistently order their #71 or #72, ethnically known as "Bun" but typically known as Vermicelli noodles with choice of meat. This dish consists of cold Vermicelli mixed with sliced/diced/shredded carrots, green onion, bean sprouts, and cucumber, garnished with crushed peanuts and accompanied with the typical sweet Viet fish sauce. #71 is with grilled BBQ pork and #72 is half portion of said delicious meat with half portion of spring rolls. Friendly staff and still affordable prices, even if the entrees rose from 6.95 to 7.95 to 8.95 in the span of 2006-2008 due to inflation. Amazing value and always sanitary/tasty. Good bubble tea too.

    (5)

  • Monica G.

    Meg S. and I were wandering around Eden Center, trying to figure out which restaurant to go to -- and then I spied this place and the prominent "Best Of" reviews in the windows. Trust me when I say the were well deserved. If you're smart, you'll read the ones on the wall before you order. Or at least, that's what I did and I was amazed. First, we got the fried eggrolls. Meg S. called them the best eggs rolls she'd ever had and I must agree with her. These were some heavy duty eggs rolls, full of meat and having a thick outer crust/shell. To Die For. I then ordered the Sweet and Sour Shrimp soup. Obviously they have misnamed this soup. It should be the Soup of Awesomeness!! There was cilantro and shrimp and about a thousand other flavors I can't easily described that turned into pure wonder in my mouth. Delightful. I also ordered the chicken with chilies and lemongrass. It was perfect. If I had been at home, I would have licked my plate. Five Stars! Bring CASH as it's cash only. :)

    (5)

  • Kristina G.

    I took my mom here when she visited based upon the recommendations of my friends at law school who go to the Eden Center weekly. After having dinner there, she gave it her Vietnamese-mom seal of approval and was so excited that I had found a Vietnamese shopping center, that now whenever she calls, she asks me if I have been recently. Everything that I've had here has been great. I'm a big fan of the grilled meats, especially with lemongrass. The only thing that I found to be just ok was the quail. In regards to the pho, not all good Vietnamese restaurants have great pho. Usually places that have good pho specialize in it. However, my boyfriend and mom both thought the bun bo hue (spicy Vietnamese beef noodle soup) was very good. So far in the Eden Center, I've been to Four Sisters, Little Saigon, and Huong Viet. Even though they're all good, this still edges out the other places as my favorite. It's probably the home-y vibe and cash-only that reminds me so much of the Vietnamese places I ate growing up.

    (5)

  • Daphne C.

    This is my favorite restaurant in Eden Center. My bf and I come here at least 2-3 times a month. Service is good and quick! I love noodle soups and I love spicy food even more, so the Bun Bo Hue is my favorite thing to order. My bf loves the Bun with the Pork because he say's the meat is marinated just right and grilled perfectly. We also get their lotus salads occasionally and it never fails us as a mouth watering appetizer. The only thing that could annoy us at times is that it's a cash only spot, which forces us to have to stop by the atm down the street. But all in all, it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Czarina B.

    Classic busy diner style 'ethnic hole in the wall' eatery. Cash only (of course) and nestled between rows of similar eateries. I'm familiar with Eden Center and have eaten at many of its restaurants, accompanied friends to get haircuts here, and bought $1 cakes or Viet pastries or jackfruit at several of its snack shops, soooo I was a little surprised my friend really wanted to go to this particular restaurant. First, it's not cheap compared to some of the other restaurants here (and yeah, I'm a cheap ass Asian immigrant, so I'm used to complaining about food not being cheap enough, 'nnnkay?) And my friend who chose this place is *cheeeeaaaap*. Interior and exterior wise, it looks identical to its neighbors. The service is kinda pell-mell, some waiters are better than others. We had to ask for water 3 times before we got it -- the first waiter 'didn't hear me' the first time and the second time he said he'd bring water and instead sat down with a customer and took a take-out order for 10 minutes. So in other words -- stock 'hole in the wall eatery' service. Well, the proof is in the pudding (or Che Kho). I ordered a bowl of vermicelli with grilled pork and shrimp expecting a typical meal. Wow, first the portions were generous. A good amount of shrimp and a lot of grilled pork. Second, the grilled pork was *very* good. I was impressed. I can see why my friend chose this restaurant and apparently this place is quite popular as it was busy on a Sunday afternoon and has a lot of 'Best of Washingtonian' awards on its walls.

    (4)

  • Laika W.

    Excellent squid and chicken wings. Love this place.

    (4)

  • Michael O.

    Top notch. A little setup: I recently used Viet Royale as a proving ground for the Vietnamese angle of the eat-where-you-see-(insert ethnic/local peoples' name here)-eat theory. I undertook this experiment after realizing the four sisters was overhyped and full of disappointment. I then went to Viet Royale where I was the only non-asian guy there, had a much better meal, and then decided I would knock out every Eden restaurant one-by-one until I found "the one." So when the time came, I pressed my nose against the Huong Viet glass, saw a roughly 95% Asian participation rate, and charged in to receive one of the best Vietnamese meals I've had from a DC-area restaurant. As the guy (and a gentleman), I'm typically stuck giving the lady the view of the restaurant so that I can have a view of the....(fill in compliment)... In this case, I had the bonus view of every meal walking out of the kitchen, and I can say that every plate looked delicious. On my table, the barbecue was great. But the dish really worth singling out (and one you might not think to get) was their broccoli/garlic. The single greatest serving of broccoli I've ever had. Plus, the healthful effect of all that garlic means I should be well positioned to keep going back and back and back for this one. About 80% of my trips to Eden are for Banh Mi and Avocado (no boba) at Song Que, but I'm going to be hard pressed from now on not to hit Huong Viet more often. I'm going to give it two more trips to see if my instinct to upgrade to a 5th star is a good one.

    (4)

  • Paul W.

    Currently my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. The service is great and everything I've tried here is good. The banh mi bo kho is MONEY. Caramelized fish money. Banh xeo money. Shakey beef money. Spring rolls here are good too, but I still think Viet Crystal's are better.

    (4)

  • MaryFoodie M.

    Food is always delicious. Restaurant is usually busy so be patient with the service though fast.

    (4)

  • Antony C.

    Enjoyed the food. Spring rolls were very filling, more meat than noodle. Had the white vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, my personal favorite. Washed it all down with a mango boba (tapioca/pearl) slushy.

    (4)

  • Benjamin N.

    I've been somewhat disappointed in Huong Viet on my last few visits. The service has been spotty and, when the place gets really busy, it's difficult to get the server's attention to do the basics, such as bring over extra napkins, refill water, and leave the check. That said, the food continues to be very good. To me, the standouts remain: the whole fried fish (pick your sauce - they are all good), the out-of-this-world shaky beef, and some of the vegetarian selections, such as the chinese broccoli and mushrooms. I hope the service improves; if it does, I will certainly visit Huong Viet more often in the near future.

    (3)

  • Carrie N.

    We come here regularly, the food is cheap but tasty. Caramelized fish, Roasted Quail and Bun bo Hue are dishes that we have to order every time, iced coffee is another must-have.

    (4)

  • Joe F.

    I am going to have to update my review here. NOT based on Tina R.s review, although we did eat here together. The last three times I have been here its slid steadily down hill, so I feel like a jilted lover. The pork used to be perfectly cooked, the food much fresher. But the last two times (time before didnt order the pork) the food was just sorta eh. So, instead of being the hidden little gem it used to be, its more like a rock that fell off a cheap ring that you dont care about much anyway. Weeaaaaak. One upside is that we briefly met Kendall, and even though I knew this already, confirmed that she isnt the same kendall I dated a bit ago. BONUS!

    (3)

  • Chava C.

    Continuing the adventures of the weekend from Sichuan Pavillion in Rockville last night, we drove over to the Eden Center in Falls Church. We looked up a few recommendations there from Tyler Cowen, however, at the end, we simply walked up and down and aisle and eventually settled on Huong Viet Restaurant. The restaurant had an inviting atmosphere, deep colors and chandeliers. The menu was long and varied including PHO, Vietnamese Soups, Vermicelli dishes with fresh herbs and lemongrass sauteed meats, fried rices and carmelized dishes. They served Vietnamese coffee, warm with condensed milk on the bottom of the glass and a thermos of hot water to cut the thickness of the drink. We ordered a soup with egg noodles, bok choy, mushrooms and a duck thigh. We also ordered lemongrass beef with vermicelli, carrots, cilantro, mint, peanuts, scallions and cucumbers. We loved it and can't wait to try out further dishes!

    (4)

  • Meg S.

    CASH ONLY! I know other good people have mentioned that, but I wanted to make sure any first timers knew it off the bat. Nothing worse than taking my dear friend and yelp-enabler Monica G. out to dinner and have to have her pay her own way because I didn't bring enough cash. This place is divine. The caramel fish pot was sweet with a touch of heat with a bright hint of lemon and the fish was fluffy and cooked wonderfully. The spring rolls were larger and more textured on the outside than the average spring roll and tasted richer, too. Monica's grilled chicken with lemongrass and chili was out of this world, and came doused in a sauce similar to my caramel hot pot sauce. My Pho Ga (Chicken Pho) was really good and came in the monster sized bowls you expect for Pho. We were thrilled with everything! I can't wait to go back, but next time, I'll load up on cash before hand. Our 2 appetizers, 1 giant bowl of Pho and 2 entrees (one of them fish) plus hot tea and a hot Vietnamese coffee all came to less than $45. The waiters were gracious and didn't seem at all annoyed that I tried to order in Vietnamese. I don't do it to be a jerk - I've always been a little bit homesick for the country since I visited in the 1990s. Most westerners who go yearn to go back, and it was nice to be treated like I wasn't a freak for acting a bit like I was at home there. Other notes: Lots of Bubble tea in a wild assortment of flavors. I know some people love the stuff, but I hate it. Still wanted to include it for all its fans out there. Impressive number of vegetarian options featuring tofu or plain vegetables, so vegetarians can get a taste of Vietnam's best flavors without being relegated to the soup menu like usual. Also, we went Monday night at 6:30 p.m. and were the only customers in the store at first. By the time we left, 3 of the 25 or so tables were occupied. If you hate crowds, that's the time to go!

    (5)

  • Diana N.

    My coworkers and I had been wanting to go to "Little Vietnam" and decided to find a spot to get some pho and other yummy dishes. We wandered into Huong Viet and had a delicious meal. I convinced my coworkers to try frog legs. The frog legs here are HUGE! They are lightly battered and seasoned. Delicious. I got pho - but you should know that the pho options are limited here. The waiter explained to me that because it's not a noodle shop, they only offer pho with beef. Therefore, if you're looking for the dac biet with beef round and brisket, etc...you won't find that here. I tried. The regular pho is still pretty good. The noodles are soft and chewy. The soup is full of MSG though. On of my coworkers got a wonton soup and it came with this HUGe fried wonton. He seemed to enjoy it. My other coworker got a rice noodle dish and he was pretty pleased. We washed our meal down with thai and vietnamese beer. It was a great meal at a great price. Another note: they don't take credit cards here, so make sure you bring cash! The waitstaff is funny and attentive. I recommend this place!

    (3)

  • EM M.

    Best pork chop and chicken I have ever had. The meat is succulent and full of flavor -- what a treat!

    (4)

  • Anupa I.

    I have been craving Vietnamese food for ages and finally forced the fiancé to be adventurous and try the Eden Center, I am so glad we did! From some of the reviews I was expecting the whole experience to be stressful, but it wasn't. We arrived a bit early at Houng Vietnam (6:15ish on a sat) and got a table right away. Our waitress was super helpful with our attempt to navigate the 180 plus item menu. She was also nice enough to have the kitchen make us fresh rolls with tofu. For our meal we shared the vegetarian pancake (Yum!), he had the lemon grass chicken (he said Yum), and i had a veggie noodle dish. The portions were so big I ended up taking all of my noodles home! So why the 3 stars? For starters I am a vegetarian and was really hoping there would be more vegetarian options. Second, I spent several years living in Seattle which has a great Vietnamese dining scene. Sorry Houng Viet :( Finally the floor was really dirty. I know that this is a bit nit picky for a hole in the wall place, but it was so gross I didn't want to put my bag on the floor. Overall, the food was solid and I am looking forward to going back out there the next time I am craving Vietnamese food.

    (3)

  • Leonard N.

    Good service, great food especially for items like quail, awesome drinks - all worth the restaurant's cash only policy.

    (5)

  • Francesca T.

    My parents, sis, and i went here for out christmas eve dinner. this was my first time here because my fam used to always go to four sisters when it was in eden center. but i guess with them gone, this place has become the new "spot" to go. a friend told me it was always good, but was just overshadowed before... so anyways, it was all good. i totally had a fat person moment here. I ordered the duck noodle soup and apparently enjoyed it so much that i didn't notice that i had completely finished the whole bowl until it was gone! my parents ordered some rice dishes and my sister got vermicelli and i know i tried some of everything adding more to my expanding waistline. it was only days after a blizzard, but my sis and I insisted on getting boba slushies here. they use real fruit in their slushies so thats another big plus!

    (4)

  • anh t.

    my first choice when seeking VN fare, and I've had a lot. Mostly in the south from Dak Lak to An Giang. The food here is consistently good. They have an extensive menu. Not a Pho place but you can get it here. Try the ga xao xa ot. its "ngon tuyet" That is chicken, stir fried, with lemongrass and chili pepper

    (5)

  • L S.

    My new favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Excellent quail, mussels, and frog legs.

    (5)

  • Christian K.

    My favorite spot at Eden Center. Note that they don't take credit cards.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    Decided I wanted to get some authentic Vietnamese food, so I decided that Eden center would be the place to get it...right? I checked out the reviews of different restaurants and decided that I would try here. BIG MISTAKE. I ordered pho, and seemed okay.. but about half way through I found a bug in my soup! I told one of the waiters, and showed him the spoon with the bug in it. He looked at it then brought it to the back. Then a few minutes later another waiter comes up and asks if I am finished with my food. Of course I was...who would want to continue eating something with an insect in it! The waiter didn't even ask if I wanted to eat something different. Instead, we just waited for out bill to arrive. When the bill was dropped off, they were still charging me the half eaten pho with the bug in it!! I asked the waitress if this could be taken off my bill because of the circumstance, and get this...SHE ARGUED WITH ME saying that bugs can land in the soup at anytime because the front door door opens and closes and that flies just come in and land in the soup (let it be known that the bug in my soup did not have any wings!). argh... I am never coming back here... not only was the food mediocre in preparation and taste, but the customer service was horrible!

    (1)

  • Tan n.

    My first vietnamese restaurant in DC area. Had the com thit nuong and it was pretty decent. Prices are fair, service is alright, and place was clean. Overall good to go.

    (4)

  • Heather D.

    Made it out to Eden Center and found that it should really be called "The Holy Land." Five restaurants out of this strip mall are included in The Washingtonian's 100 Cheap Eats Guide! Seeing all our choices, we went to the closes one from our car, which was Huong Viet. I had a really pleasant experience here. We were sat down promptly and proceeded to order way too much food. Shared the taro bubble tea - delicious! and the three bean custard, which is also amazing. If you have never tried this drink, please venture out! It is made with red beans, a sweet milk, some sort of custard, and some green jello-looking stuff. I am sure I am butchering the ingredients, but the fact that it is delicious and you can't find something similar to it anywhere remains. We ordered the pancake, the spicy shrimp soup, a "bun" with beef and one of the items with the crispy noodles. Everything was hot and fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and while we may want to try the other restaurants, Huong Viet was a stellar introduction to the Eden Center. As other reviewers have mentioned, please note that they do not take credit cards.

    (4)

  • Tuan N.

    Best Viet Food In Nova

    (5)

  • Jeeun P.

    For a good pho fix, this is my spot to go.

    (4)

  • Lam S.

    Fantastic food, but horrible service. Best Vietnamese food in the northern VA/DC area.

    (4)

  • Angela L.

    YUMM, I've tried other places in Eden Center but this place's food is delicious and extensive. Definitely believe others on this. And then go to song que for delicious fresh bubble tea smoothies.

    (5)

  • C S.

    This is currently my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I've tried a lot of places in Arlington and Rockville. Usually places let me down every once in awhile, Huong Viet has been gold. They have beer here too which is a big plus with Vietnamese food. They only accept cash so be aware.

    (4)

  • Brianne C.

    Caramelized fish in clay pot? Oh, yes.

    (4)

  • Josh B.

    So delicious. My favorite dish was the caramelized chicken with chilies over rice. Addictive. We also got shrimp and scallops on skewers, which were fantastic. The shrimp cakes were solid, and I liked our appetizer (sweet and sour tamarind soup with shrimp, or something), but it didn't blow me away. I'm not always a fan of bubble tea, but I loved my coconut one. Went here once before, it was great then too. Just remember - they don't take credit cards!

    (5)

  • Man N.

    It's dirty and accepts cash-only. I've eaten here several times and it's nothing to write home about. Go down to Rice Paper for better food and for the best spring rolls, go to Pho Cong Ly.

    (3)

  • Mme T R.

    Solid food. Not the friendliest people. Cash only. I ordered the spring rolls, egg noodles with beef, and carmelized fish, all three dishes were scrumptious.

    (3)

  • Harry T.

    I got the jelly coconut dish again and it was great as I remembered and nice and cold throughout the duration of the meal. We ate pho in anticipation of the impending blizzard and were pleased. This place doesn't specialize in pho but they always have a lot of great dishes, including their beef noodle soup, so I always go here if I don't know what I want. I'm never disappointed.

    (4)

  • Scott G.

    Not impressed with this place. The service was horrible. And I am sure it is not a cultural thing because I've eaten at other restaurants in Eden Center before ad they were great. And not that this was the restaurant's fault, but there was a strange lady lurking in the place and she kept shoving her finger in my girlfriend's face and say weird things like "are you following me?" As for the food, the pho was just average and the Chinese broccoli dish we got was just OK. I think Hai Duong in the same complex was a much more pleasant experience.

    (3)

  • Tu-van L.

    One of the better Vietnamese restaurants in Eden. I didn't get a chance to try their family-style dinners (my indicator of good Vietnamese restaurants), but I remember that the stuff I had here was pretty tasty.

    (3)

  • Jeff L.

    One of my favorite Viet places in the area. The owner gets mad since I only order Can Chua Thom, but I have also tried the Mi Xao Gong with seafood and the Ca Co Toh and think all are some of the best in the area. Sorry if I butchered the names of the food, but this is a place you should try if you want slightly more authentic food than Four Sisters or Viet Royale. Not fancy, but a good place.

    (4)

  • Theresa N.

    I went with a party of 4, plus my 2 kids, and everyone was generally pleased with the food. It was 4pm on a Saturday and the place was packed, which is always a good sign. I ordered the bun with grilled chicken. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful and there was a good balance between the warm noodles and meat and the cold veggies. My husband ordered the broken rice with pork and thought it was as good as anyplace he had ordered it in the DMV. Other parties ordered bahn cuon and the bun thit nuong and were pleased. We all ordered drinks and the only disappointment was in the lychee bubble tea, which wasn't tea; it was a smoothie, and way too sweet. The restaurant was way too hot; it's a bad sign when you have a thermometer on the restaurant clock and it shows that it's 77 degrees inside. Our biggest complaint was that it's cash only and we didn't find out til we tried to pay with a credit card.

    (3)

  • Desiree T.

    Went a second time in Oct not as enthralled. Went for the 3rd time this past week and am now positive it is definitely not as good as I originally thought. Spring rolls are pretty good but not amazing, did not like their shakey beef at all, the grilled lemon grass beef with vermecelli is good, but their wings were gross and a complete waste of my 9 bucks. And it seriously smelled like dog in there ! ...a concern for many various reasons... Will not be going back.

    (2)

  • Tom N.

    Huong Viet offers a large menu and huge portions. Even with the wide variety of food options, I've never gone wrong with just blindly pointing on the menu to place my order. There's even a short wine list. I last ordered the bun bo xao sa (stir-fried beef lemongrass with rice noodle,) and it tasted just like dad used to make. The jellied coconut is a lot of food to finish, so order it early. The dining area is a bit cozy, but service was very efficient. This place is quite alright and is one of my dad's usual spots (Dad's more credible than me since he doesn't speak English.)

    (4)

  • Esther K.

    My friends took me here over the weekend. It was so delicious! I suggest ordering the quail and (roasted??) chicken. Don't forget to order an egg with your chicken to eat on top of your rice!!!! SOOOO GOOD! We went on a Sunday night around 6/7 and it was pretty packed. Luckily there was an open table when we came in. I was facing the door while we were eating, and noticed that people who had to wait for a seat were sort of jammed around that area. The service that night was not too fast. My friends had to remind the waiter and then get up to pay in the back (they usually bring your check to the table). I asked about this and my friends said they usually aren't that slow. Even though the parking was tight, the tables were tight, the service was a little off that day, i'm REALLY glad i came! Great food!

    (4)

  • Victor H.

    My only other comparison would be four sisters: Huong had better rice noodle dishes and banh xeo. Four sisters better lemongrass chicken. Service at both is mediocre; better at Four Sisters.

    (3)

  • Computer S.

    Tom can kho tau Is very good, they been voted the best bargain of washing ton DC for 5 straight year

    (4)

  • Beverly H.

    This is my favorite place at Eden Center. We have been going there for probably 3 years or so. The food is great! My favorite is the Ga Xao Sa Ot (lemongrass chicken), the Banh Xeo (crispy Vietnamese pancake or crepe) is also wonderful. Honestly, of everything I have tried there, I have not been dissappointed. Looking forward to my next visit!

    (5)

  • Constance L.

    Food here is amazing. I was skeptical when I walked in because the smell was a little overwhelming. However, the food was absolutely amazing and it was most certainly a bargain! Even if you are skeptical about "hole-in-the-wall" type restaurants, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Candi W.

    terrible service...food was ok.

    (2)

  • Christina C.

    My family and I came here on a Sunday around 11, so of course right off the bat it's going to be crowded. But, there's a reason why it's crowded - awesome food. I ordered a combo dish of porks - the way they marinated their pork was mouth watering. It's a sit down restaurant, but since it's too crowded, it gets a little hot; not sure if the AC was on or what... Try to avoid sitting by the entrance, otherwise you'll have ppl standing up waiting to be seated right near your table lol. Other than that, great food - will definitely come back here to try more dishes.

    (3)

  • giin l.

    yummy!! we feasted on caramel fish, an egg pancake thingy, grilled chicken, spring rolls, summer rolls, sweet and sour soup, and three shakes. o, vietnam, you bring so much joy into my life. four sisters? who?

    (5)

  • T N.

    Minus one star for not accepting credit cards. Other than that, the food was very yummy. There are a lot of items on the menu, which can be confusing cuz you would want to try everything. I had Banh Hoi Bo La Nho (Fine Vermicelli Grilled w/ Ground Beef Wrapped in Grape Leaf), highly recommended.

    (4)

  • K P.

    Great place! Besides having great food, the waitstaff are very kind and taught us how to eat the food correctly. Loved the grilled pork with rice vermicelli. The food was very filling also.

    (4)

  • K T.

    Let's get the three deterrents out of the way first: cash only, super crowded on the weekends--hence, slow service. The rest is all good. Very authentic menu and the BEST spring rolls maybe on the face of the earth. Great pho (generous portions) and boba tea. Washingtonian put them on the list of restaurants on the way out this year. That's pretentious and silly and obviously they didn't have anything better to add to that list. Huong Viet has a loyal patron base and is a win win.

    (4)

  • Kenneth L.

    Their client base is the local vientnamese community, and the packed house is testimony to the quality of the food. For a regular meal order grilled beef with lemon grass, washed down with sweet and sour fish soup. Love it!

    (4)

  • Nora S.

    Uhhhhh-mazing. I used to drive 20 miles to go here. Their spring rolls are tip-top, their pho is delicious (and comes with lots of jalapenos), I love the grilled pork with rice noodles. I've tried other Vietnamese restaurants around the Eden Center and elsewhere, but nothing compares. My eating companions have praised the pork three ways, the mushroom pan cake, the claypot fish... but I mostly stick with the cha gio, pho, and grilled pork. If you go there enough, the staff will recognize you and the service will be very friendly. The parking lot is stupid, and the bathrooms could be less gross. Luckily there is a Bank of America nearby (across rt 7), so I don't have to go to skeevy ATMs.

    (5)

  • Abby A.

    Excellent. Pork vermicelli for me, pho w spare ribs for B. Maybe the best food we've had in the DC area. Simple, fresh, delicious.

    (5)

  • vinnie t.

    best place for viet food overall. only issue I have is that they don't take credit cards and it's a bitch to find ATM at Eden. I try to avoid going there during the summer bc either there's no ac in there or they just don't turn it up. eating fish sauce and sweating isn't a great combo

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    I've been to several restaurants here at Eden Center from the basic ones in the mall to the commercialized Four Sister. I think Huong Viet is kinda in the middle. Authentic yet more of a full service restaurant. I've came here once for the Ban Bo Hue but it was disappointing probably cos I didnt like the broth (sugary almost like tom yum soup) and it came with a big piece of beef chunk (skin, meat and bone) I guess different places make this differently. The second time it's funny I went there at 10 AM after a serious hang over and they were open! I ordered the egg noodles with shrimp and pork - this was excellent served "dry" so you can mix sauces into the noodles and a nice wonton crisp with shrimp served as the center piece on this dish. As for those spring rolls and garden rolls I am not going to comment cos they all taste more or less the same. Friendly service but don't go there without cash.

    (3)

  • Brad Z.

    Best fried spring roll...period. I've never had a bad meal here, and I'd consider the service quick and efficient, although not particularily chatty. I actually prefer Huong Viet over Four Sisters, although the latter dominates in ambiance. As others mentioned, it can be busy, and bring cash.

    (5)

  • Kim G.

    BEST Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (Vermicelli Bowl with Grilled Pork and Egg Roll) in Eden Center. I'm specifically talking about the Egg Roll because they use the right kind of wrapper. The noodle soups are delicious too, I got the Hu Tieu Thit Kho (Clear noodles with bbq'ed pork and ground meat, served dry with a side of broth) and that totally hit my lunch spot. Even the Hispanic waiters speak Vietnamese better than me, which makes dining quite entertaining.

    (4)

  • Ashley P.

    The food is okay. Nothing amazing but nothing horrible either. What was appalling was the service. I have to agree with another reviewer that I feel the fact that I was there with my family (we are all Vietnamese) had something to do with it. When my sister got her wonton soup, my mother asked a waiter in Vietnamese for some hot pepper. He responded also in Vietnamese "okay i'll get that for you later" and proceeded to stand there talking to another server. This was while the restaurant was less than half full. Almost ten minutes later, when she had basically finished her soup, that same server comes over and drops the pepper on the table and says "you asked for the pepper right?" When we asked for the check, the server just plops it on the table. No "thank you, have a good night" or anything of the sort. We observed other tables getting this basic farewell but nothing except silence for our table. I would not recommend this restaurant.

    (1)

  • Jonathan M.

    This is one of my three favorite places (so far) in Eden Center. I have had numerous noodle dishes which are always delicious. Last night I had the fish curry, which is listed on the specials page. It was awesome. It had a lot of fish and basil, and it was sweet, but not too sweet. I asked for extra spicy and they made it almost as spicy as I like. I will definitely get this again. Unfortunately the rice paper on the spring rolls was kind of hard, and the salted lemon drink is absolutely horrible. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars. The noodle dishes and especially the fish curry get 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    Just an addendum ... we especially loved the bo luc lac ("shaky" beef), banh xeo chay (vegetarian crepe), ca muoi sa ot chien don (fried salted fish with lemongrass and hot pepper), and hu tieu xao chay (vegetarian drunken noodles). The only thing that's been underwhelming so far was the curried frog -- there was so much sauce that the dish became soupy, and the curry flavor overwhelmed the frog. My only wish is that there were more vegetarian appetizers ... and more room in my belly.

    (5)

  • Lynn C.

    I really like the food here. My favorites are the sweet and sour soup and the fried pork.

    (4)

  • Stephanie B.

    this place had me at the Saigon Fried Chicken Wings, #10. I stopped off here before heading off to salsa. This appetizer is not to be missed. This place is usually crowded and the waiters busy, but the food is good. But bring cash, they do not accept cards.

    (4)

  • A B.

    Didn't blow me away, but wasn't bad either. Better than most Vietnamese you will find outside of Eden Center in the area though. Ordered the shellfish (which wasn't an assortment, only abalone) with chinese broccoli and shiitake mushrooms off of the specials menu. Good but surprisingly heavy-feeling. The reason I really come here though is for the drinks. They serve consistently good bubble tea, and their soda lemonade is extremely kick butt. Actually, I've been here many times JUST for bubble tea, and feel very awkward as the waiters give me a frown face and walk me to the back and serve me my drink with no food and watch me walk out again. On that note, when you eat here, the service feels a bit slow. Final thoughts: food - not bad. bubble tea - goooooood.

    (3)

  • s w.

    Huong Viet is one of the go-to places in the Eden center, ranking among the best vietnamese in the DC area as a whole. that's assuming you don't want fancy eating environs because this place is straightforward and all about the food. I've eaten here a dozen or so times over the years and it has never missed a beat. It's reliable for Pho, excellent crispy fish, and all the standard rice and noodle dishes are always good. there are a number of other places equally good but not many better. I did once see a fight here between a drunk american and a bunch of drunk vietnamese who all came in together - broken bottle and everything, but that's part of the charm.

    (4)

  • Jess M.

    After a long, fairly discouraging search for tasty down home Vietnamese fare in the DC metro area I have finally found my haven. Nestled in bustling Eden Center, among numerous other "decoy" Vietnamese hot spots you will find Huong Viet. The fresh rolls were perfect, the Bun was fantastic, but what will keep me coming back time and again is the beef dish that the server recommended- the lemongrass beef on skewers- seriously addicting. And wait hold the phones, they even have amazing boba (yes it's a crime that I have to drive this far into VA to get good boba, but I will do it!) Service is fast and friendly, and who cares that the decor is mediocre because the food is superb!

    (5)

  • Deirdre V.

    This is my go-to restaurant for Vietnamese comfort food. The Bun Bo Hue is consistently delicious. This is my favorite dish there. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes. They also serve Bubble Tea in a portion that is larger than other stores or restaurants I've been at. The highlight of the meal for me is chit chatting with one of the waiters, Jose. Although he's Hispanic, he speaks better Vietnamese than alot of Vietnamese people I know. :)

    (5)

  • Kat C.

    Came here in the early afternoon, and I'm glad I came at the time I did because they were turning away customers because it was filled up in 15 minutes. A Vietnamese friend brought three of us here and said they served great and authentic Viet food. And of course he was right! I ordered a vermecelli dish with fried shrimp skewers. Wow, just wow!!! The noodles are very different from your average Viet experience, they were real and very fresh. I could've just sat there eating those noodles alone, so so good. I was a little disappointed with the shrimp though. The "skewers" had a fried shrimp kind of pancake wrapped around a HUGE piece of lemongrass. I guess that was normal for the dish but, it honestly could've been a little bigger. I had Taro bubble tea with my food and it was awesomely delicious. Very clean, very busy, very delicious food. I would go back there with my Viet friend though for easier communication, otherwise the service was friendly!

    (4)

  • Cathy D.

    This Vietnamese restaurant is located in Eden Center which could be a hassle to get to (what with the crazy directions for Route 7, Route 50, Wilson Blvd, etc). Once you get there, parking can be a toughie especially on Sunday mornings when everyone is running errands. I haven't had problems finding parking at nighttime though. But then again, Eden Center can be ghetto and it's been known to be shady when the sun goes down. Anyway, this restaurant is perched on the left side of the center (if you're entering it from the gates). It's between a DVD/CD store and an Asian bakery or salon (I think). The space is pretty tiny and you may have to wait a couple of minutes if you have a party of 8 or more on a busy night. (But that's also the good thing about these Asian restaurants-- no need to make reservations, just walk right in and they will find a way to accommodate you). Appetizer: quail is pretty good. The sauce is amazing. Main Dishes: My brother always gets the Mi Bo Kho, which is flavorful yellow noodles with ground pork and you get a side soup. Banh Canh is also a good one: udon noodles with crab balls and mushrooms in broth. If you're ordering to share: get the caramelized fish, sour soup, bo luc lac (shaking beef aka marinated sirloin steaks cut in cubes), curry chicken, crispy squid. You can't go wrong. Just experiment. They also serve bubble teas here. Honestly, I have not been impressed with their bubble teas. I have gotten Thai and coffee flavored ones and that was pretty decent. Their fresh fruit however is questionable. I got an avocado shake before and had to ask them to put more ice because it was too thick. If you're craving bubble tea, I'd skip ordering from here and just go a couple doors down.

    (5)

  • Pepper B.

    If you are looking for Pho, this is not the place. They have very limited Pho selection.

    (3)

  • John L.

    Definitely one of the better Vietnamese places in the area but you have to know what to order. The springs rolls are great and so is the pho and the Bahn Xao. Service is usually good but it gets crowded on the weekends.

    (4)

  • Kristin W.

    Good stuff... I love the Vietnamese ice coffee or otherwise known as crack coffee. The food was good and tasted like the real deal.

    (4)

  • Steven H.

    this place is quickly becoming a favorite of mine..... quick friendly service and consistently good food. i have yet to be let down.

    (3)

  • Arun M.

    I love this place. They have dishes that most other Viet restaurants would be afraid to serve. The flavor's are delicious and the dishes are well seasoned. The prices are also reasonable. The only downside is if you go at a time that people generally go eat out, this place can get packed quick. This isn't a huge restaurant so there aren't that many seats and it cane be cramped if it's a full house. But it's worth the hassle

    (5)

  • mei n.

    Family loved pho. Broth was not overly salty or heavy/greasy (we called it "refreshing"). Spicy beef noodle soup broth had good balance and complexity. Spring rolls' filling was well seasoned and they were perfectly fried (no chewy skin!) The fruit drinks with boba are a must-get. Our waitress (and the overall service) was excellent. Anticipated our every need and was very attentive. Debated when to go back for next meal as we were finishing up.

    (5)

  • Win R.

    One of the best in Eden Center.

    (5)

  • Tony P.

    So at the prompting of Thuy and Jimena, I came out here for dinner after the happy hour UYE at McKeever's. The establishment is cozy and was packed with patrons. Luckily for me, Thuy and Jimena were already seated and had a spot open for me. I ordered the banh cuon and cha lua (rice based rolls with ground pork 'sausage') and chanh moui (brined lemonade) and bo tai chanh (raw beef in citrus lime juice). Both were excellent. Kevin L, Brian and Fenny came a little bit later and I ordered dinner for them. I ordered chim cut quay (roasted quail), sup mang cua ( asparagus and crab soup), the aforementioned bo tai chanh, and soft shelled crab. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pick because the dishes were cleared out in short order. I have frequented this establishment many times before. I always enjoy the large variety of authentic vietnamese dishes offered. Thanks to all the yelpers for making this a fun and gregarious evening.

    (4)

  • Andrea R.

    Best Pho I have had in Falls Churchs so far. The atmosphere is a little abrasive though. It's big and echoey and has a big screen TV playing a day time court show. If I don't face the tv it's a great place for lunch.

    (4)

  • Jake K.

    Ended up here after Hai Duong was closing a little early for a post-workout meal. Huang Viet turned out to be a great little restaurant that is run by the same family - I happened to have the owner's son as my waiter and he was rather entertaining. The Wife and I ordered pho - neither of us left disappointed. The only things that kept me from a fifth star was that the Goi Cuon was obviously pre-made and was a little dry at the ends of the rolls. But otherwise, not bad. Not bad at all. We'll certainly be back!

    (4)

  • Sharon O.

    This is our go-to place in the Eden Center, but don't forget it's cash only. I have not had these awesome quail and spicy beef broth dishes, but after reading everything here I will now! I usually get grilled pork crepes, which I love! We eat family style, so I always enjoy some curry chicken & rice, pho and grilled beef & rice, too.

    (5)

  • Caesar G.

    I came here with a Vietnamese-American friend who was looking for a very specific pork dish. I can't remember the name of it, but in her opinion it was less than so-so. By comparison, I had the fish hot pot, wish was AWESOME. My wife had a beef and brocolli dish that she loved too. We also shared the crispy spring rolls that were perfectly cooked. The clientele was predominately Vietnamese folks so I took that to be a good sign. Unfortunately my friend wasnt as thrilled. Oh well. I'd come back but there are too many other restaurants to try in Eden Center!

    (3)

  • Nina H.

    I've been to a number of Vietnamese restaurants in Eden Center. Hands down the best of all the ones I've tried. I must mention I'm Vietnamese so I grew up eating this stuff regularly. If you are in the mood for Pho and dying for one with a great broth, you must stop here. They do not take credit cards so make sure you have cash on hand. Also, have you ever had Pho with a fried Chinese dough stick? If not, you must order it! Not every restaurant has but I know this restaurant does for sure. I think it was $2 but it's super delicious to dunk into the broth. Make sure to dunk each one in individually so it still is nice and crispy!.

    (4)

  • Jirawat J.

    Very delicious :)

    (5)

  • Francis L.

    This is our go-to Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Since we've moved to NOVA several years ago, we tried a lot of the restaurants in the Eden Center. This is our all-around favorite. We love the variety of selection...not just a pho shop but their pho is still among the best in the area but slightly smaller (not really and issue for quality). I recommend that you venture and try something different, we haven't found anything that we dislike.

    (5)

  • Marc H.

    Very good pho ga, fried spring roll, and summer roll. Beware, CASH ONLY

    (4)

  • Nathalie L.

    I have been to many Vietnamese restaurants (I'm from California), but I think this one is my favorite! They have a great menu, with lots of choices. I have tried: -Rice crepe with lemon chicken -Vermicelli bowls (lemongrass chicken, pork, and crispy spring rolls) -Boba drinks (Soursop/Guanabana, Strawberry) -Pho Everything was great. The flavor of the meat in the vermicelli bowls are fantastic. I have been here 4 times in the past month and brought several other people to the restaurant and they all liked Huong Viet. Also, I love how the boba drinks here (like in most of Eden center) taste good... like made with real fruit yum!!

    (5)

  • Mimi P.

    This is my home away from home. My mom always whips up the best dishes, but when I am 600 miles away from her, I can always count on Huong Viet to bring me home. I come here for the traditional dishes ie. canh chua, ca kho to, dau hoa lang. Mmmmm. Oh and you cant forget their delectable calamari. So why does this place deserve 4 stars if it's so good? The service. No refills, incorrectly charged orders, charge errors. It's literally crap. I feel llke a battered wife who always returns to the abusive husband. At least I have a legitimate reason to return to the abusive husband. ---Great tasting food!

    (4)

  • Sheri G.

    I love me some Eden Center! It's been a while since I've been there. Shame on me. This time I tried Huong Viet. First of all: it's CASH ONLY. I had no idea--I didn't see a sign posted, but sometimes I'm not always paying attention so perhaps there is one. Luckily we had just enough for the bill! We started with the roasted quail appetizer. These 4 delicate little legs were sweet and sticky but not overpoweringly sweet and the meat was very tender. I get vermicelli a lot so I opted for something different for dinner, and caramelized fish in a hot pot was my choice. This was another pretty sweet dish, but I love sweet so that's okay by me. The chunks of buttery fish were very tender. It's served with a huge bowl of rice to sop up all of that delicious sauce. Realizing that this is a lot of meat to consume without veggies in one sitting, I also ordered the Chinese broccoli with shitake mushroom. Excellent. The broccoli was perfectly cooked with a great crunch. My husband wanted soup. There's a bunch of different pho options, but he wanted to try something different, so he got one of their newer dishes: crab and tomato soup. We both were just so-so about it. The flavors weren't quite as developed as you'd have with pho, so he wished he got that after all. The crab was prepared in a texture I did not expect; it was sort of ground? There's also pork and tomatoes floating around in there, and it's served with the same garnishes as standard pho. I'm sure there are 175 things better on the menu (quite literally, since the menu has over 200 items). He also wanted to try a boba smoothie. Now, I think tapioca balls are gross. There's just something I can't stand about those little balls funneling through the straw and into my mouth. So of course I did not have much of this, but after I made him suck up all of those nasty balls, I tried the smoothie. It was quite good. I cannot remember the flavor we got though. This is a great, casual place to dine in the Eden Center. It was packed on a Tuesday night. Remember your cash!

    (4)

  • Quang T.

    Hands down the best Bun Bo Hue I have ever had. It's screaming with flavors and just spicy enough. Located right in the heart of Eden Center in Arlington, Virginia about a mile away from the DC Metro. If you're in the area and in need of some good Viet Food this is the place to go. It's like the east coast version of little Saigon.

    (4)

  • David P.

    All the positive reviews for Huang Viet can't be wrong. I had the garden rolls with the Bun Bo Hue. The soup was spicy even without adding any more chili sauce, and the various meats and the veggie condiments were all delicious. The rolls were tightly wrapped but with a nice balanced flavor of the meat, shrimp, and herbs. The peanut and soy dipping sauces were also very good. This is a solid and popular establishment in the Eden Center, and I can why it's always crowded. Bummer about the cash only policy, though.

    (4)

  • Bill B.

    We were in the mood for some Pho. Of course after research on yelp, we found Huong Viet, great name is Vietnamese (I was told by my parents). However, the following experience was not great... We ordered three pho tai(7.95/bowl), one order of spring roll(3.95/each), one order of egg roll(3.95/each) and hot tea. The pho and rolls were average in my opinion. When it's time to pay the bill, first surprise was that they don't accept credit cards, cash only business! Being Asian, I know the drill, it's a easy way to avoid taxes. Then our bill came out to be $41.06. I was perplexed. Here is the math: 7.95x3+3.95x2=31.75, I thought maybe they made a mistake, I politely talked to a guy in white polo shirt and inquired about the bill, he, for whatever reason, was upset, that I even asked. WTF! He then said, the tea cost $2, which was fine, then he goes, the rest is taxes...My lord, so the food tax in VA is 17% according to Huong Viet (it's actually 5%). Now, the whole restaurant heard our discussion (the guy was so loud, speaking in English and Vietnamese, cursing me in Vietnamese, I began feeling embarrassed because I was arguing over 5 bucks, but it's really a matter of principle, they were cheating D-bags. In the end, they weren't going to re-calcuate the bill. We left without resolution. So, moral of the story, pay close attention to your order, they will pad your bill!

    (1)

  • Andrew H.

    After eating at this establishment ever since I was a kid (~20 years), I had to write a review of this place. Afterall, I would know about the consistency and most of the dishes of this place. I come from a family who gets bored of places easily, but this place is the ONLY restaurant that stood the test of time. We have been going to this restaurant for the past 20 years, and it is easily the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever gone to. They are so consistent it's unholy, we have never had a dish that came out bad. They are always quick, and the food always tastes great. The highlight things to get are the rice noodles (fine rice noodles, they are much better than vermicelli) with the grilled pork or beef. The Caramel fish hotpot is really good, and what got me into liking fish. The Sweet and Sour fish soup, and their noodle soups are amazing as well. You can't really go wrong at this restaurant, it's authentic, and tastes great. I will continue to go here for all of eternity, as long as it is open and as long as I am alive.

    (5)

  • Kirk S.

    Huong Viet deserves the awards it has gotten, but I can't exactly say it is better than its neighbors. I've done reviews like this for Eden Center places a lot, so it's easy to just state the obvious: - It's a Vietnamese restaurant in the Eden Center - The food is obviously good, though not markedly better than its neighbors - I would eat here again In other words, this is as good of a choice as any other for good Vietnamese in the area. The cooked dishes are good, the vermicelli is good, etc. And it beats the hell out of anything you'll find in D.C. The service apparently sucks, though I've never had that problem. That being said, there's one particular facet of this place I despite: it's cash-only. I am, of course, fully aware that merchants charge for the use of their services, and generally that credit cards can be tough to deal with for restaurants. Still, cash-only is a major thorn in my side - it's the year of our lord 2014, I avoid paper of any form like it's coated in disease. I would be perfectly willing to pay a $1-2 premium for the privilege of using my card just to avoid the inconvenience. All the same, if you are in the Eden Center, this isn't a horrible choice.

    (3)

  • Mr. G.

    As you walk in to this establishment, be prepared for the sewer smell. We still managed to sit down given that there are sooooo many great reviews about this spot. The service is below mediocre at best. I do not recommend. Pho Sate will remain #1 in the DC area.

    (1)

  • Seung Yeon C.

    I don't remember the soup maybe beef stew:-) The beef was tender and soup was thick just tasty. I really enjoyed. We'd liked to have crispy spring roll unfortunately We couldn't. We have shrimp allege. Service was okay not great .

    (4)

  • Magic Mark L.

    This is my favorite Vietnamese joint in the area. Tucked in the middle of the left mall strip of Eden Center, it has proven to be reliably good and relatively consistent over the 5 or 6 years that I've been coming here. Yes, you will see cauc(asians) like myself coming here, but also a steady flow of Vietnamese locals coming for their fix of home cooking. It's usually busy during prime eating hours. You may have to wait a bit if you're a large party. Last night we were 6 and waited 15 minutes for one of the 6-seat middle tables to open up - no biggy. The owner offered to squeeze us into a 4-top but we weren't really in a rush (aside from the fact that my 8 years old was starting to look like a tasty pork chop to me...).. This is not a pho place. Yes, you can order pho, but I don't know if that's their specialty. My 12 year old did like it. Whenever I've brought guests, I ordered the Lemongrass Chicken, which is always a hit. It's very tasty and different enough from Chinese to get them into other flavor combinations. Lately I've been ordering the Vietnamese Beef Stew with yellow egg noodle a lot - it's a hearty stew that really hits the spot on a cold evening... I'm still working my way through their menu. If the waiter Mr. Lee is there (he's been there forever), he'll take care of you... Remember to bring cash. They will also take a personal check if you don't look too shady...

    (4)

  • Rheana T.

    Their pho is some of the best I've had in the DC Metro Area, the manager is very happy to guide you as to what to order if you're indecisive and I'm glad I asked because my meal was amazing. Between my dining partner and I we ordered; -Gi cun (Fresh Garden Rolls w/ Shrimp & Pork Served w/ Peanut Sauce) -Ph nh (Appetizer portion of Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) -Cá Kho T (Caramelized Fish in hot pot) -Bún Bò Hu - (Spicy Beef Soup) -Frozen Coffee Drinks w/jelly Overall it was a pretty solid dinner for fair prices. Will dine again.

    (4)

  • Kimberly K.

    Yum! The bestie and I had a lovely lunch here. Huong Viet Restaurant is located inside Eden Center. Service was great. Our server was friendly, attentive, quick, and patient with us as we tried looking for an ATM. This place is Cash Only. There is an ATM machine in between Song Que and Bambu (2 must visits as well). Seating is a bit tight, since this place does get crowded. Restrooms are in the back. We enjoyed everything we ordered. I have gotten a bit spoiled ever since J made me her homemade fish sauce, fish, and noodles. However, for the times I can't get an authentic homemade Vietnamese meal made by the bestie, this place will definitely do. The lotus root salad w/ shrimp and quail appetizers were delicious. In two of our dishes we wanted to eliminate the pork. Our server kindly replaced it with chicken instead. Very cool of them, since I've been to many restaurants who will refuse any sort of substitutions. We left full and with leftovers. I enjoyed the flavors and textures of each dish. I will definitely be back to try more dishes out.

    (4)

  • R S N.

    Another restaurant recommended to us. I ordered the boom bah way (sorry for the spelling) but it was very good. It had a spicy flavor to it which I liked, the beef and pork hock, very tender. The service fast and the staff very friendly. Would come back here for sure.

    (4)

  • Phillip L.

    I'm going to keep this short. Pho was good. That's all that matters. Service was on point too. I just wish price was a bit better. But still pho was good.... **drops mic

    (4)

  • Elina Y.

    Come here for authentic Bo Luc Lac (shaky beef) and Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef vermacelli soup). And they do it right by giving you an over easy egg with their Bo Luc Lac without even asking for it! Other restaurants I have to ask for an egg! OH JOY! :) BUT--do not come here for pho. Unless you're not picky. But I'm picky, and picky foodies will not be happy with the pho here. I know I should have just went to a Hai Duong or something but I figured, what the heck? I'll try it.

    (4)

  • Mina C.

    5 stars for the food. 1 star for the service. I expected bad service, because the many times I've been the restaurant, it is packed and there is a line out the door. For good reason, the menu is extensive and the food is awesome. The reason it was strange was there were about 5-6 tables occupied this time. 2pm on a Friday. The lunch rush was probably long gone. The service was still horrible. No water refills, no one to bring a check, nothing. I had to ask for water once, but they did start attempting to come around afterwards to fill everyone's water. I had to ask for the check, which we waited 20+ mins for, and I was still told to sit down and it'd be brought to me. That took another 10 mins... Why so many delays? By the time we left we were one of 3 tables. Still, the food is great. I always take my friends here especially if they are new to viet food. Shakey beef, caramelized fish in hot pot, and bun bo hue are some of my faves.

    (4)

  • Azucena R.

    I wouldn't come here for the soup I've had it before and I was honestly left disappointed by the flavor of the broth. However I came back to give this place another chance but instead I asked for the pork chops and everyone loved it including my 1 1/2 year old. I also came back on a Monday so service was actually great since it wasn't too busy.

    (5)

  • Abelle N.

    Got lunch here on this hot summery afternoon... This Vietnamese restaurants Taste sort of like Chinese restaurants...but the food seems to have extra omph to it... The food seems to be more aromatic - lemon grass...basil..,cilantro...fish sauce and tamarind... General Recommendations for this restaurant: Appetizers: Fresh spring rolls Entree: Grilled beef (or any meat) Entree: Stir fried dishes I got the: Rice pork Noodle Bowls...the roast pork was not the best i ever had but still yumms ...You must add the orange sauce... Pretty spicy in the bottom ... Rice platters with beef pepper and onions...beef was pretty tender and juicy! Yums The service is ok...the food prices is decent...around twenty bucks for two entrees...kinda like Applebee's two for twenty deal .... The interior is nice but the seats are uncomfortable....yes to parking and restroom!

    (4)

  • Lily Z.

    Cons: Cash only. But okay a lot of Vietnamese restaurants are cash only. I was asked to sit right beside the cashier table, which was still okay. But since it is close to the kitchen it REALLY smells. About the food: well, there are absolutely better pho in DC or Virginia. Pros: The menu really contains everything you could think of Vietnamese food. Really wide selection.

    (2)

  • Brengyei K.

    Pho was ok. Soup base could've used a bit more flavor. No jalapeños, which I always love to spice up the pho. Crispy noodles (no. 101) was very good. Though the waiters were nice, they didn't bring the peanut sauce for the garden rolls and took a while to bring it after we requested it, and the siracha and hoisin sauce has to be requested and isn't on the table as part of the usual sauces. Overall, ok experience.

    (3)

  • John T.

    We are from Houston. Just arrived in DC and wanted to try out an Asian restaurant here to compare. This restaurant came up with an average 4 star. Must be excellent right? Well I have to admit the service is a little better than home. In Houston, most Asian restaurant serves Asian. Here, we have a good mix of Asian and whites. Obviously whites demand a little better service this the restaurant caters. Understandable. Food quality...ugh...edible yes..good? No! And that's a hell no. Houston food is way better. Also the price in DC is way more pricier. Oh well..I guess if you live here you don't have much of a choice...but your salary Prob a little more due to higher living expenses.

    (2)

  • Layla N.

    Delicious, authentic Vietnamese food. Came w/a large party and we were all impressed with the food. We sampled an array of menu items (soup, noodles, fish clay pot, grilled meats) and everything was fresh, well balanced,and flavorful. Bo luc lac (shaken beef) had great flavor but was overcooked. Service was standard. CASH ONLY.

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    The shining star of the Eden Center, untouchable Vietnamese cuisine a la Huong Viet stands alone far above the rest. The gems discovered: Chim Cut Quay - roasted quail done right. The epitome of perfection. Glaze popping flavor with each bite of incredibly moist meat. Finger lickin' good. Bo luc lac - Shaken beef seasoned and scattered on lettuce, onions, and tomatoes dressed in a sweet and peppered vinaigrette emulsion. Mmm with steamed rice. Canh chua ca bong lau - chunky and succulent deboned fish dipped in the fish sauce on the side - wow, mindbogglingly addictive. Tom cang kho tau - Large prawns sauteed in its roe with a subtly sweet sauce. Take a lobster and a shrimp, cross them together and you'll find this marvelous creation you've got to try to believe. Dessert.. Nhan nhuc- logan and soft lotus seed. refreshing! Chanh muoi - a salted preserved lemon drink, never a regret for a traditional favorite. Cash only. Be ready for a yummy in your tummy adventure!

    (5)

  • Thu N.

    One of my favorite places to eat in Eden Center. Good balance between authentic and not-so-authentic vietnamese food. But mostly authentic. It seems like no matter what dish I order from here, it's always de-lish. My favorites are the canh chua (tamarind soup), ca kho to (caramelized clay pot fish), bun thit nuong (grilled pork with rice vermicelli noodles), and do bien xao (stir fried seafood). Their vietnamese coffee with jelly or bubbles is also pretty good. Tastes better than most - not too dark and not overly creamed. Lots of great dishes on their menu to try! Staff is nice. Not the best service all the time but overall decent service for a vietnamese establishment...hooray. As other yelpers mentioned, cash only!

    (5)

  • Johnson H.

    This is all you need to know. LEGIT! This is what you want to order: Canh Chua Ca / Seafood Soup (it's got a vinegar bite to it) Ca Kho To / Catfish in claypot Com Chien Dac Biet / Fried Rice Muc Rang Muoi / Salt and Pepper fried Squid Thit Bo Luc Lac / Shaking Beef YOU'RE WELCOME, happy eating :)

    (5)

  • Lawrence V.

    The food is between ok and good. I had the noodle and sate beef. The beef was a bit on the salty side. The sweet fish sauce was perfect. I asked for more sauce to cut down the saltiness of the beef. Wife had the crab meat noodle soup. No smell of crap meat and hardly was visible in the soup. Maybe other dishes are better. Good luck to all.

    (3)

  • Donna Y.

    It was packed during Saturday dinner time but for a table of three we only waited several minutes. Once we sat down the service was fast. We ordered the shrimp and pork summer roll appetizer, Lemongrass beef vermicelli noodles, caramelized fish hot pot and shrimp pancake/omelet. Our orders arrived quickly and everything was flavorful. The lemongrass beef was my favorite dish and a recommended thing to get when you're here. The flavors were well balanced - beef, scallions, basil, lettuce, carrots, peanuts, and noodles. Oh and... CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Meek Y.

    Food- easily a 5 out of 5. The portions are big, the food is amazing, and it always seems fresh with innovative recipes. Docking this place one star because it's abonimably dirty inside. I'd hate to see what's happening in the back.

    (4)

  • Linh T.

    I have been to many Vietnamese food places in Boston, Providence, NY and DC, but I have to day this place's food is the closest to what you would find in Vietnam. I had a Bun Bo Hue ( beef noodle) and I was just completely satisfied! The noodle was soft and chewy ( unlike those places that used dey noodle). When I tasted the broth, I knew it was properly stew with herbs, spices and bones - not MSG. My mother ordered a grilled pork noodle ( bun thit nuong) and she was very happy about it ( Taking into consideration she just came from Vietnam for a vacation in the U.S., that had to prove the quality of the food here). My dad ordered a Hu Tieu Nam Vang ( Nam Vang noodle) - a specia type of noodle from the middle region of Vietnam. The taste was actually very similar to what we would find in a fine place in Vietnam. In overall, I was very pleased and surprised by how close the food of this place to the food in Vietnam. The place is half an hour drive from central DC, but I would say it's totally worth the drive.

    (5)

  • The Domestic G.

    Whenever I come, I get the caramelized fish, and then grab a couple of spoonfuls of my husband's Pho. The fish is amazing. Not too salty the way many other vietnamese restaurants make it. At 1st glance, it seems like a small portion, but boy is it filling! The pho is great too, but I remain faithful to the fish. I had to dock a star because sometimes the restaurant smells bad.

    (4)

  • Day W.

    Yelp reviews failed me this time. :-( Uh..just no. You know how bad their pho was? An American who has only started eating pho in the past year said it's bad. I had bun mam. Just don't serve it you can't do it right. Service was bleh. CASH ONLY. According to another review, they're great at making traditional family meal dishes. I should had tried that instead.

    (2)

  • Victoria L.

    I love me some viet food and I'm very picky about it because of course my mom makes the best viet food. When she's too lazy to make any viet food I choose Huong Viet for my cravings. Everything on the menu tastes delicious but my favorite dish here is Com Tam Bi Suon Cha which is broken rice with pork chops and shredded pork skin. The pork chop is tender and flavorful and they give a generous amount of meat and rice. I am also the girl who pours so much fish sauce, the rice looks like soup but damn is it good. Bun bo hue is phenomenal also. It can't get anymore authentic and it's cheap but with quality food. Just a tip that on the weekends the lines can get long since there are only about 15 tables inside. Be prepared to wait at least 25-45 minutes on a weekend. And the big thing is that its cash only so bring some cash!! Trust me if you love viet food, this is a great place to try. Their menu is huge so you have many options to choose from.

    (5)

  • JiaJia T.

    Still my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the area. The dishes, from caramel fish to vermicelli to sautéed veggies to fish soup, are all consistently great. The service, despite being busy, is always friendly and efficient. Love this place for not going down hill like many other restaurants over the years.

    (5)

  • Linh N.

    Their canh chua ca is very well flavored. The pho is reasonably good, but I don't think it's their best item.

    (4)

  • Aurélie E.

    Go here with my family allll the time they are always busy They never not have want I want I usually get the steak vermicelli banh hoi thit Bo noung or Carmelized cod but I feel like you can't go wrong with any order you choose

    (5)

  • Leigh M.

    This place is ALWAYS Fresh and Delicious! Have to stop in if your anywhere near the area! Staff are always Friendly & Great with picking your next dish to try!

    (4)

  • Randi F.

    This place is good. I am slowly trying to eat at every Eden Center restaurant. The Bun was quite good although i could always use more of the pickled veg and peanuts. As with most Eden Center locations it is cash only. so plan ahead.

    (4)

  • Donna W.

    Excellent Vietnamese food with a great selection! We had the summer rolls, crispy fries rolls, caramel used fish hotpot, beef pho, house special spicy noodles, and iced coffees. Service was excellent and food was absolutely delicious! We'll be back to try the vermicelli!

    (5)

  • Daniel B.

    I ordered a pho tai (rare round eye beef) but what I got looked and felt like pho bo (cooked brisket). The beef was chunky and chewy, almost gummy, and disappointing. The broth, on the other hand, was a standout--really good, and it made me want to come back here and give the pho another shot and try a few of the other dishes besides.

    (3)

  • Margaret D.

    Left this place with a bitter aftertaste in our mouths, despite the yummy food. Cause? Neglectful and downright rude service. We had the quail appetizer, lemongrass chicken vermicelli, cod hot pot, vegetable Saigon pancake. Quail was tender and well marinated, we left no meat on the bones! Lemongrass chicken was through and through flavorful albeit slightly hard, vermicelli was perfectly springy and refreshing. The vegetable version of the Saigon pancake was essentially some fried egg with a ton of bean sprouts stuffed inside. Not really worth getting. The cod hot pot was not really the size of a normal hot pot (small like a normal entree) very darkly flavored with sweet soy, and a bit over salty. Definitely required lots of rice, couldn't eat it alone. I'm allergic to peanuts and requested twice that the nuts be left off the vermicelli. The bowl came with nuts so I had to ask for a new one. A guy who was not our server kept coming back and asking if he could just pick out the peanuts in the bowl instead of making a new one, even after we said New one please. He acted like we were giving him a hard time and inconveniencing him terribly, especially when we asked for bowls to share after we got a new dish. Asking for the check at the end took at least ten minutes to get someone's attention even though they have a crazy large amount of servers for the small space they have. Overall unfortunate service.

    (3)

  • Marianne K.

    The staples are all good here and if you are feeling adventurous they have stuff on the menu that other places don't ... at least, from what I can read in English. Cash only! Great pho. It used to be better but has been slipping lately. I too hope they get it together.

    (3)

  • Rebecca C.

    I've been here twice and only had the banh cahn tom cua (a noodle soup dish containing crab and udon-like noodles in a thick orangey broth) but that is enough to earn my loyalty. This place is very popular, as seen by how quickly the place filled up before noon (granted it's a Sunday so that could explain it too) and the many awards that decorate the walls. The prices seem standard for a casual Viet restaurant and the portions are just right. The service is kind but a bit absent minded, although I don't really mind this. Next time I'm in Eden Center, I'll try the other dishes for sure.

    (4)

  • Gabrielle W.

    I have discovered a lot of new places through yelp n this one is no exception. I loved the vermicelli with grilled chicken. We also ordered the seafood hot pot but found out it's not worth it for its price. There were mostly frozen meatballs in the soup. The stock is average as well. Oh and they take cash only!

    (3)

  • Vivian T.

    I love this place! I've been going here since I was a kid! This restaurant is the place to go to if you're looking for authentic Vietnamese home cook meal! Everything on the menu tastes great! The service isn't superb but the delicious food that some don't know how to cook in a Vietnamese home can be found here makes up for it!

    (5)

  • Darren N.

    The hype was astronomical, and this has lead to much disappointment when I've tried other highly regarded places. A Vietnamese friend whose Dad is from Hue, and who has experienced the eateries of Little Saigon in Orange County, mentioned that this was the best Bun Bo Hue she's had in the country. "THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY?!" I exclaim! That is quite the claim, so of course I had to taste for myself. The day arrives, a bowl of Bun Bo Hue before me, and I am expecting to be utterly disappointed. A spoon full of broth enters my mouth ... and an EXPLOSION of flavors spreads across my taste buds! Spicy beefy goodness! Quality bun, generous servings of meat, and a phenomenal broth! One of the finest bowls of Bun Bo Hue I have had!

    (4)

  • Ha T.

    Been here several times already. This time I went with the entire family (7 people including myself) and once we got the bill, they already charged us with a $13 tip. We went there for lunch (around 11:30am) and the cost was around $85. The thing was, one of order WAS FORGOTTEN and came out late once we called our waiter over to ask about it. Not going back here for sure.

    (1)

  • Ross M.

    CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY My Vietnamese friend swears this is the best place in Eden, and everything is good here. I've had the roasted roasted quail, bún bò hu, the avacodo bubble tea, and the Cm tm pork chop and broken rice dish here - all of them were really good. The menu is huge here, so I can't wait to go back and try more. CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY

    (4)

  • Laura S.

    *Cash only Where else can I get a heaping bowl of Pho Dac Biet and a lychee or durian bubble tea in the same place? Definitely can't go wrong with the quality and the value at Huong Viet. This is my go-to place when I'm craving food that will soothe my soul. There really isn't anything as comforting as slurping on a big bowl of pho on a cold day with good friends. I with there were a couple more pieces of tripe and fatty tendon but that's just me getting hungry thinking eating there. Try to go at an off time o/w you'll have to wait in line and when it's cold outside it is the worst. There's a very small vestibule and there are always people coming and going so bring a warm coat. Also, when it's cold out try not to sit next to the door once you're getting seated or you'll have to order an extra bowl of pho. PS - Prepare yourself for the parking experience that is eden center...I'm asian so I can say this but there are some questionable drivers here :)

    (5)

  • Chelsea C.

    My favorite spot for pho in Eden Center. This is one of those places where the food really is as good as they say. I find myself here often on Monday nights and it's always crowded. Try it on a Saturday or Sunday and you may have to wait. It's a must on my list of NoVa's best restaurants and well worth the wait. Remember to bring cash. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Adrienne L.

    Oh boy. This is the most legitimate Vietnamese food I've had since leaving Houston. I'll have the boyfriend make the sometimes treacherous drive to Seven Corners for their bun bowl anytime. Though they don't list it, they do offer tofu in the bowl -- a delicious lemongrass tofu. The noodles are plentiful, and the veggies are fresh. Delicious. The boyf had their beef curry rice plate and had rave reviews as well. Not that my stomach had anymore room, but I ordered an avocado bubble tea just because I wanted to try it. Wow. So creamy and fresh. So amazing. So wishing we lived closer to Eden Center. Protip: Cash only! There are ATMs throughout the Center.

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    I'm Vietnamese, but even if I wasn't, I would know that the Eden center in Falls Church is the mecca of Vietnamese culture in the DC metro area. I've been dining at the center for over 20 years. New restaurants seem to come and go from the center all the time, but there are a handful of anchors who have been in the center forever, and that alone should be proof enough of the quality of the food. Huong Viet is one of those restaurants. I could pretty much go over the entire menu here as recommendations of good items...that's how good this place is. Forget the pho or banh mi. If you're only a casual Vietnamese eater, then you should go to a pho specific restaurant or a banh mi cafe to get those dishes. If you're gonna go to a place like Huong Viet, be adventurous and eat some of the more traditional Vietnamese dishes: bun thi nuong cha gio (vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls), bo luc lac (shaky beef: a traditional caramelized cubed beef with rice dish), chim cut quay (roasted quail), the list goes on and on. Part of the beauty of the Eden center is that you have to make an afternoon out of a trip here and enjoy the full experience. So after dining at Huong Viet, head over to Song Que or Kim Son and get yourself some Vietnamese desserts or boba tea.

    (5)

  • Huy H.

    Never had authentic Vietnamese food before? Have a craving for Vietnamese food but don't know exactly what you want? This place is the best to go to for an all-around good Vietnamese food experience! Everything from the bun to noodles to rice dishes are always decent. They are getting more and more popular these days and it's harder to find a table but the wait is usually no more than 10-15 minutes for a small table. They ONLY accept cash! My favorites include any of their bun dishes and their spring rolls are the best! Crispy, big and flavorful. I also like their dry noodles (big thread) with soup on the side and rice porridge with giblets are delicious.

    (5)

  • Andrea A.

    This is a review on the food. I lived only a few miles from seven corners and this was my only go to place for good Vietnamese food! My usuals are: #1 - Crispy Spring Rolls w/ Ground Pork, Crab Meats & Shrimp #2 - Fresh Garden Rolls w/ Shrimp & Pork Served w/ Peanut Sauce #26 - Beef Noodle Soup with Steak, Well-Done Flank and Tendon #101 - Crispy Egg Noodle with Seafood (Shrimp,Squid,Scallop&Mixed Veg) #122 - Caramelized Lemongrass Pork Chops with Chilies They're all great! Service is fast but sometimes too fast because they want to turn the tables right away. Sometimes, there's a line out the door on the weekends. They also only accept cash. I don't live in VA anymore and I definitely miss this place!

    (5)

  • Todd S.

    I love their Carmelized catfish in a clay pot. Also the tamarind soup is good with fresh ingredients. They don't take credit cards

    (4)

  • Tod R.

    The food here is unbelievably good. You will wait in line to eat here, and when you take your first bite...you won't care how long you had to stand in line. I don't know if you can actually get high from dinner, but here...you will feel as if you are having an out of body experience from the flavor. Tod Rainey

    (5)

  • E. K.

    Very good. Had the shrimp toast and beef pho. Service was good and the restaurant was clean. But, the place is small and gets cramped. Also, parking is a bit a nightmare. Good, but go at off times!

    (4)

  • Greg O.

    We wanted to go to Rice Paper originally, but they are apparently closed on Monday. So after reading the yelp review we decided to give Huong Viet a chance. Overall it wasn't bad. Its a regular sit down restaurant, and the service was friendly, but not very attentive. No one ever came over unless we signaled them\- which may be how they operate here. As for the food, it was pretty tasty. I went with the grilled pork and vermicelli noodles for my entry. Good portion size and the meat was very well cooked and had a nice flavor to it. The menu is huge, and everyone else enjoyed their meals too. My one gripe- they only take cash, something we didn't know until we handed them a credit card. We then had to find a ATM around.

    (3)

  • Tony D.

    Their menu is so extensive that we were immediately saddened that we wouldn't get another chance to return here soon. Getting a seat around 8:30p only took a few minutes, and the waiter took our order pretty promptly, so that was good. Going with some other Yelp recommendations, we tried the bun bo hue and a quail rice plate, both of which were awesome. The bun bo hue was delicious; I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of tasty and interesting meat they put in there--oxtail, fish cake, pig foot, and probably more. The broth along with the add-in veggies tasted delicious. On the other hand, the quail was roasted to perfection. Coming with four pieces, it was also conducive to sharing. It might've been nice for the rice to come with some more vegetables, but overall great meal.

    (4)

  • Diana S.

    If I don't have a game plan when I go to Eden Center, I would end up buying something from each of my favorite shops and trying to stuff myself with delicious Vietnamese food. When I can't decide, I always go with Huong Viet because I know the food will never fail me. Service is really hit or miss and it's cash only...but the Grilled Pork with Spring Roll bowl is totally worth the trip. You can taste the rich, slightly sweet marinade that the grilled pork has gone through. Their spring rolls are legit because they have the wonderfully blistered crispy skin...usually I order extra rolls because one isn't enough for me! The pho broth is really tasty too. All this talk makes me want to go back to Eden Center like now!

    (4)

  • Annie C.

    This is as authentic as Vietnamese food gets in the DMV! This place has been here for decades and I've been coming here since I was 4! They have every type of Vietnamese food you can think of and they're all delicious! The service is okay, though they are busy 80% of the time and they don't take card! They really need to change that! It's not 1991 anymore guys! Try them out. And pick any random dish or bowl on the menu. U won't regret it!

    (5)

  • N S.

    Meh, nothing special here. Decor is cheap, service is neutral bordering on unfriendly with no smile. Food is ok - we had the spring rolls: pretty small but tasty; the seafood soup: just ok, had 4 shrimp, some fish balls I didn't care for and some white stuff that looked like squid. My husband also had a beef bun bo with 4 tiny pieces of beef, lettuce, noodles and a bit of crushed peanuts for $13. I know good Vietnamese from having had it in the country and this is just very average. Will keep looking for better food and service AND a place where they take credit cards!!

    (2)

  • Ryan B.

    Great food, not so great service. The Grub: Beef and Egg Roll Vermicelli. A+ Crispy (and large) egg roll, tons of beef, real romaine lettuce to wrap it all up in, pickles, carrots, cilantro, and noodle patties that were simply delicious. Service: Got charged $2 extra for those noodle patties (when I didn't even order them) and had to fight to even have the reason explained why I was being charged extra. Also the service was non existent for most of the meal, and simply disorganized. Will I got back? Naw. Was the food good at least? Absolutely.

    (3)

  • Cathy H.

    I came here for noodle soup to calm my cold symptoms. Per your recommendations, I opted for the roasted quail/chim cut quay appetizer and spicy beef noodle soup/bun bo hue (BBH). The quail, though on the small side, were good; roasted in sugar and fish sauce until caramelized-crispy and served on a bed of raw vegetables (lettuce, cucumbers, and carrots) for textural contrast. A bowl of black pepper and lemon wedges (to be squeezed) is provided for dippage. The BBH was probably the spiciest and most flavorful version I've had at Eden Center and most certainly better than Thanh Tong's (a shoe box-sized restaurant in the same strip known for their BBH). Thick vermicelli noodles, two hamhocks, cha (pork loaf) slices, and braised beef. The broth boasted big lemongrass flavor, which I appreciated. I will most likely return here for the same meal. Huong Viet offers a very extensive menu, which will surely appease everyone. The atmosphere is dark and the establishment could use tips on decor. Cash only like most Eden Center establishments.

    (5)

  • Good E.

    overall i did not this was terrible just not that great. i would like to try some of the pho places in the area since eden center has not dearth of them here is what we got pho( number 25)-ok, but the broth was a bit flat, large bowl and they give a container for leftovers, yay! garden roll-excellent fried rolled-meh coconut boba- great service- slow and inattentive, we had to practically flag down the busboy to help with getting orders placed. parking is ample at eden cntr. not sure why so many other reivewers were having issues . we went on a monday night ill be back at eden cntr and ill likely try another pho place in the area

    (3)

  • Mark B.

    Honestly, I was expecting a bit more, for an Eden Center establishment. It was good pho, don't get me wrong. But it wasn't super great, like Pho 79 in LA, or the place I tried in Dallas. The place is busy, for sure. Had to wait briefly for a table, and they managed tables "European style", so we shared bigger tables. I'm OK with that. Attentive service. The homemade fresh lemonade is awesome. The pho came with ample fresh basil and bean sprouts. A large bowl of pho thai. The noodles, although well cooked, were of a variety of sizes, and clumped together in a blob at the bottom of the bowl. Then a wad of clumped together meat bits was thrown on top. Cilantro and diced scallions were in abundance, which was good. But I had to spend some time "loosening" the noodles and de-clumping the meat. The broth was actually quite sublime. Very flavorful, and with some complexity. All in all decent, and the broth made it a good pho, but the presentation was a bit disappointing.

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    I give it 3 1/2 stars. I've eaten here probably 6 or 8 times and it's always good. Attentive service and large portions which translate to good prices, due to "cash only".

    (3)

  • Toulaphone C.

    I came here for the first time on a Friday night. We figured it would be good since it was packed and we had to wait about 10 minutes to get seated. I really liked what I ordered: the broken rice with pork meatloaf, pork chops, shredded pork, and cucumbers. I think it was $8.95, which wasn't bad for the quantity. Will definitely be coming back to this restaurant in the future if I'm ever at Eden Center.

    (5)

  • Johnny A.

    This is an excellent establishment! Be prepared to wait a little since it's not very large, but it's very well worth it. To start, the service is great and very friendly, but what stands out is the food. While waiting to get seated, I didn't see a dish that came out of the kitchen that I didn't want to order. The spring rolls were very good and the small (which is not very small by the way) Vietnamese beef noodle soup is so good that you need to be careful not to burn your tongue because it tastes so good to wait for it to cool down. For the main dish, I opted for the grill platter, which included succulent pieces of beef, pork and chicken. The shrimp, while fresh tasting, was ok. All in all, I will be back to try other dishes!

    (4)

  • Tee D.

    Though there's many restaurants in the Eden Center Complex, I always head straight to Huong Viet after a friend's recommendation. There is a variety of dishes here and it's so cheap! I especially love the H TIU BÃ’ KHO (Rice Noodle with Vietnamese Beef Stew). I get it every time I'm there and the portion is huge! I've tried several other appetizers too, and they've all been great. The restaurant is usually packed when I'm there, but there's not really a wait.

    (4)

  • Eric N.

    I was able to finally try Huong Viet with a few friends this past Friday considering its so highly rated by Yelp. And I believe I've found the pho restaurant I will go to from now on if my mother isn't cooking. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet, which includes steak, well-done flank and tendon. The price was a mere $7.95 and the bowl was huge! It was larger than what you would get from the majority of what a large would be from most pho places. And the broth! Much better than I've had anywhere else. The noodles were done perfectly and the steak, flank, and tendon were delicious. Hard to beat outside of the home. Both my friends enjoyed their pho, one of which ordered the pho ga and the other pho tai. They also ordered spring rolls which both of them enjoyed. Dinner for three with appetizers came out to about $30. Not bad at all. Its a shame they don't accept credit cards, so bring cash. However, considering how picky I am with pho, I will give them 5 stars. I rarely eat pho outside the home anymore simply because its hard to find good pho. But Huong Viet won me over. It's almost as good as the mother's. Almost.

    (5)

  • Dia D.

    Very good food which arrived quickly. The menu is several pages long so has a nice selection of food. We had the Bun Cha Ha Noi (Ha Noi style pork with rice vermicelli), #165 spicy stir-fried beef with cucumber and pineapple which was very spicy but great flavor, #107 drunken noodles with shrimp, beef, chicken, and mixed vegetables, and Banh Xeo (Sai Gon pancake stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts. The servings are huge. We also had 2 Vietnamese coffees and 1 Nhan Nhuc (cold longan drink). Our total bill was $52 plus tip. Get here early or you will have to wait for a table.

    (4)

  • Eric L.

    The spring rolls are awesome here. Probably the best I've had. I tend to always get the beef with spring roll pho. Every now and then i'll be adventerous and try one of their dishes. I haven't had anything bad here and everything seems to taste good. Of course keep in mind I know NOTHING of vietnamese dishes outside of the many times i've consumed Pho. I will say their Bubba tea (spelling?) is good. I'm a fan of their coffee smoothie and the avocada bubba tea. The thing that makes me gringe about this place... their service. Their waiters are rude and barely speak english and are non-attentive. If it wasn't for the food... i'd never go back there.

    (4)

  • Lisa W.

    Glad I found a viet town area! I was and always craving Vietnamese food and this happens to be the best. They had a vast menu, which is a plus because I can get whatever I want, it's like my moms kitchen in here! Place is packed with people. I ordered the quail and rice and bun thit nuong with egg rolls. I haven't eaten quails in a long ass time! They give you 4 quails and its drenched in this sweet caramelized sauce with rice and some veggies. The quail was delicious! I'm a quail fan and I approve! The bun thit nuong cha gio was good as well! The meat was juicy and flavorful but not enough for the portion. (At least in the to go box) the fried egg rolls were pretty delish too. I'm a true Vietnamese from San Jose, CA, Viet town of America, and I approve this place! It's legit.

    (4)

  • Sean B.

    This is the best Vietnamese i've had in the DC area. The spring rolls seem to be a little more fried and unhealthy than average, which means they taste that much more awesome. Also really enjoyed the garden rolls, which weren't overly minty and had plenty of meat in them. I guess I dig this place for going after my heart- literally. My taste buds have been significantly killed off due to chemotherapy recently, but I could certainly taste the peanut sauce that came with the garden rolls, and it was fantastic. The vermicelli with grilled pork is pretty standard, but I think they might be a little more generous with the amount of meat they give you here (then again maybe my memory is just off). Great place in Eden Center, definitely suggest going here for some quality, cheap Vietnamese food.

    (5)

  • James L.

    Eden Center is like the New York City for Vietnamese restaurants, which is to say, if you can make it there you can make it anywhere. For the past 20+ years, Huong Viet has been the Grand Dame, Standard Bearer, Benchmark, etc by which all other Vietnamese restaurants in Eden Center have been judged against. Over the years with the multiple Washingtonian awards and word of mouth press, getting a coveted table in the cramped dining room has meant waiting in the tiny foyer especially during peak dining times. Most people come for one of the clay pot specials or the famous BÚN BÒ HUE (spicy beef noodle soup), and admittedly those are solid. But lately my go-to has been the number 39, MÌ BÒ KHO - Yellow Egg Noodle with Vietnamese Beef Stew. The stew is a rich cooked all day broth with carrots and potatoes, and tender melt in your mouth beef. It is accompanied by a plate of aromotics normally associated with pho - bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapenos, and a wedge of lime. Feel free to include the bean sprouts, basil, and peppers, but DO NOT squeeze the lime into the broth since this would indicate that you are clearly a n00b. In a small dish, add salt and pepper and then squeeze the lime and stir until the mixture is almost a thick paste. This concoction is used for dipping the beef since the acidity of the lime adds brightness while the salt/pepper help bring out the natural flavor of the meat. Nothing much else to add after 400+ reviews, but as restaurants come and go at the Eden Center, Huong Viet continues serving up delicious food at reasonable prices.

    (4)

  • Jay L.

    Bright and clean restaurant. Good service. So how was the food? Got #52 Bun bo hue (Spicy beef noodle soup). Because of all the photos on Yelp. It was spectacular! I cant believe I have been eating pho all this time and never had discovered it. It is a spicy flavorful party in your mouth. Will have to get it next chance I get. Hope it's as wonderfully delicious as the one here. Also got #71. Vermicelli grilled pork and spring rolls. The spring rolls were perfectly fried. The rest was standard. If you have never tried bun bo hue, time to try it.

    (4)

  • Mary Kate M.

    This was the perfect Vietnamese dinner for me. 5 stars for the food with 4 stars for service. After putting off eating for the longest time, my boyfriend and I came here for some grub in Eden Center. We really didn't have a set place in mind, all we knew is that we wanted to get our Pho on and our mission could be complete by playing tic tac toe and picking a place once we got here. Huong Viet was the pick. It wasn't until we got in that I looked on Yelp and saw it had such high ratings. Score! We were in for a treat. The restaurant was slightly busy, but it seemed like we had rotating servers who were taking care of all the tables. For starters, I got us some fried spring rolls and a jack fruit boba shake. MMMMM! I haven't had a boba shake before, but I have had a jack fruit shake. The only difference was the bubble tea concept which was just fine. It was really good. As far as the spring rolls, they were possibly the best I've ever tasted. Great consistency and overall amazing. My supper was the prize of the night. I got #26 which is steak pho. It had steak, flank steak, and tenderloin tips in a beef broth pho. Seriously I was in heaven. I was really happy with my order. I can't say the same for my boyfriend, he didn't really like his pick, but there is always next time to make things better and for his dinner to be redeemed. Here is the kicker, in no form did we see anywhere that said it was 'cash only'. When they brought us the bill, we both looked at each other like 'omg! what are we gonna do?' She offered options of us going to a gas station to an ATM, then I asked if they took checks. She said they did and I cut a check to the restaurant. I can't say I've ever done this before. It worked and we left happy, just a bit confused on that last note. After vacated, we saw a very small unnoticeable sign that said 'cash or check only'. NO ONE WOULD NOTICE THAT unless you're one who pays extremely close to detail. Even then I bet you would miss it. Anyway, YES I will be back. The question is will it be tomorrow or later on this week? It was just that good.

    (5)

  • Natasha U.

    Still a stand out as the ultimate place to get amazing Vietnamese food. Their pork chops cannot be denied! Succulent with just the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They also serve your food with lightning speed. FYI: this isn't the restaurant you eat at with leisure. They flip tables like I've never seen at any restaurant and this is partially because they serve their food so quickly. How do they do it without sacrificing quality? I will never know. But, every time I've been here to eat, I'm in and out of there within 30 to 40 minutes. They do not joke. In fact, the longest part of your experience there is getting your change from the bill lol It's still cash only, but also still delicious. FYI: the Vietnamese-style iced coffee now comes pre-made in those plastic cups with the plastic covered top they use for the bubble tea and it's TOO SWEET. Please go back to making the iced coffee from scratch although it seems more in their economic interests not to. Sad. Oh well, other than that, the food is still on point and I'll be back again and again and again!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    Came here to have lunch with my husband and were seated fairly quickly. We waited 10mins looking at the menu and no one came to take our order. I told the waiter walking by that we were ready and he walked away. Our order was finally placed by another waiter and we also asked for water. It took 3 reminders before we got some water. Our food came. My husband ordered the pork chop over rice and his pork chop was still raw in the center. We decided not to tell them because we don't know what they'll do and we didn't have another hour to waste. We asked for the check and ofcourse it took another 15mins and telling 3 different waiters. We will not be coming back.

    (1)

  • Jenny H.

    Excellent Vietnamese food- I love the Eden Center and this place is always super crowded which must tell you something! We got their #71, "Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio"- or vermicelli with grilled pork and spring rolls-their spring rolls are TO DIE FOR!! SOOO freaking good. They're super crispy stuffed with a tofu-ish meaty, vegetable filling. I came back the next day to eat here again, and ordered a double order of spring rolls. Their pork is tasty too, with a generous helping of thinly sliced cucumbers and carrots to make it a bit healthier, served with a tangy few sauces to bring it all together :) We also got their #59, "Com Chien Sot Ca Ga Qua"- or tomato sauce fried rice with roasted chicken. 3 pieces of chicken thigh marinaded well with a really crispy chicken skin, yum!! The fried rice was just OK, could have used more of a tomato flavor, but in general, I was imrpessed with the chicken. Great place, I will come back again when I'm in the area!!

    (4)

  • Mark L.

    Good food, good prices, but before I get to that: It gets a little hectic here at lunch time. If the tables are taken, you have to stand and wait at the entrance. The problem is there are tables right by the entrance, and you aren't allowed to stand in the doorway, so you're basically hovering over people sitting at those tables. Service is a little unorganized as well. Onto the food. The bun thit nuong cha gio (grilled pork vermicelli) was pretty good. Portions were big, meat was flavorful. They went a little heavy on the cilantro, and the pork was very cold. I also tried the muc rang muoi (salt and pepper fried squid). This might be the best squid I've ever had anywhere. I didn't know squid could be that tender. It went perfectly with the salt/pepper/lime dip. I would definitely check this place out again. They have a lot to offer, moreso than any other Viet restaurant I've been to. 3.5 rounded up to 4.

    (4)

  • Nalee E.

    2 stars for the service - it's terrible! They will smile and then never come back to check on the table. The interaction was always nice though when I was finally able to flag our server down. 5 Stars for the food! 4 stars because it sounds about right. I have finally found my #1 place for pho! We moved here less than a month ago and I went on this pho craze because we didn't have any pho restaurants near, at our last place of residence. I ate pho maybe 2-3 times a year due to the lack of vietnamese restaurants. Well, let's say I've been eating at a lot of pho places since we've moved here. Some places were bland and the food did not taste good. I read so many reviews about EC that I finally ventured out here and I'm so glad that I did! Love the food!

    (4)

  • Jacqueline L.

    Its not bad but its not worth all the hype it is given. Pho is not one of their stronger dishes so dont be fooled. Bun bo hue is not bad and their spring rolls are tastyy

    (3)

  • Duy T.

    This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I've been coming here since i can remember being conscious of myself. When i traveled to Vietnam, i compared the taste TO THIS PLACE! That's how much i like it. The only issue i have is you can only pay with cash.

    (5)

  • Yaka H.

    SX and I usually only visit, on average, 3 places in Eden Center- 2 bahn mi places and 1 tofu place. This time I decided it was time to break out and try something new. Huong Viet is a great place to pop your Eden Center sit-down restaurant cherry. The menu here is quite expansive. So, there's no need to just stick to a bowl of Pho, if that's all you really know about Vietnamese cuisine. Well, SX did just do that, but sometimes a nice, hot bowl of pho is just what the soul needs. In addition, we ordered the grilled quail appetizer and I tried the vermicelli (bun) with grilled shrimp patties on sugar cane. The grilled quail appetizer was delicious. It had a smoky, sweet flavor. However, they give you a small dish of salt & pepper and lime. We squeezed the lime juice on the side of the S&P dish and dipped the quail in. It really adds a little something extra to it. In total, there's 2 quails per order, with each quail split in half. The pho was pretty standard, with the flavor pretty spot on and didn't feel overly greasy. The bun dish was good and the accompanying shrimp patties had good flavor. Definitely save the sugarcane at the end for a sweet treat. All of the vegetables were fresh. Cash only! Service is pretty quick here.

    (5)

  • Charlotte L.

    Been here for ten minutes and no waiter or server comes over and when I asked one of the employees he just said, "there will e someone taking your order later..." Oh and when he does show up he tries to play it off with a joke saying " you just gotta wait there's so much people can't you see." Haha not funny. No apologies. Nor coming back. Not to mention the chairs are so uncomfortable. I think I got a hunchback from it. Oh yeah cash only here.

    (1)

  • Alex W.

    Another common appetizer found in this Southeast Asian cuisine is Young Lotus Root Salad. Strands of cooked lotus roots have been mixed with pieces of pork and whole shrimp, lightly seasoned by the ubiquitous sweet and salty fish sauce. Wow, I could barely get a bite of this because it was ferociously attacked by my companions, and deservedly so. The pieces of lotus were perfectly cooked while maintaining its characteristic light crunch along with its savoriness developed from being marinated. The sweet shrimp and moist pork provided the unctuous notes to the mild root, while the crushed peanuts and fried shallot rings added the nuttiness and dark flavors to the clean mild tasting salad. The rounds of addictive shrimp crackers provided some textural interest as well as serving as the perfect scoopers for this melange. This was definitely a hit for all of us and we should have ordered another serving of it. To read rest of review and view photos, check out my blog at Wongeats.

    (5)

  • Hannah D.

    I just moved to the area and finding a good place for pho was a must. This is easily some of the best pho I've ever had, and the garden rolls are great too. Great flavor, decent prices and friendly people. Definitely recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Stace C.

    Pretty spot on authentic Viet food. So excited to come here after months deprived of good Viet food. (NYC has some really terrible "Viet" restaurants) We ordered a good sampling from the menu from Pho, to vermicelli, sweet and sour soup, and broken rice dishes. I would consider Eden Center similar to West Coast's Garden Grove area. The food here did not disappoint my craving. Make sure to bring cash!

    (4)

  • Travis B.

    I've always loved this place for the food. Great great great bun bo hue and pho. Service is subpar, they get very upset if you split a check. Cash only and watch what they charge you for, they'll try to add another dollar or two to your bill.

    (3)

  • Marc F.

    The quail appetizer is to die for... best in the entire DC area and beyond. My wife and I have tried quail at 30 places at least, and nowhere else compares. Plenty of meat in the beef noodle soup, and the vermicelli bowls are awesome. Fish sauce is really good. The place is cash only, and the price is right. Atmosphere is OK, as is the service, but that's not why you go.... come here for the food. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Annie K.

    **CASH ONLY** I can't believe I haven't written a review for Huong Viet yet! Their menu is extensive with a variety of different selections. I usually like to order the vermicilli bowl with grilled pork and egg rolls, mi xao don, banh xeo, or bun bo hue. There's almost every type of Vietnamese dish you can think of here, from roasted quail to pho to fried rice to spring rolls. Their prices are reasonable and their service is usually a hit or miss -- depending on your server and how busy the restaurant is. The restaurant itself is a bit outdated, but it's one of the classic staples that will always be at Eden. Like most establishments in Eden, I always have to remember to stop by the ATM before I visit because they only take cash.

    (4)

  • Ronald L.

    Came here for the bun bo hue and it was gone in a minute. I shouldn't compare home made bun bo hue to any restaurants, but this place is up there. It has lots of wonderful pieces of heart and tendon, which usually doesn't get served. I'd recommend this place, for sure.

    (4)

  • Julia H.

    not a bad place - we came here based on the reviews on Yelp. my BF ordered the famous BÚN BÒ HUE (spicy beef noodle soup), as he has been searching for place that has good BÚN BÒ HUE. This wasn't bad, it was definitely spicy and the spice keeps building up. I had order the duck noodle soup that came with a duck salad - it was tasty. the broth was clean and the salad was flavourful. It does come in a very big portion! I was a little disappointed that there was no duck in the actual noodle but I guess that's why they give you the duck salad. next time I need to try the beef pho!

    (4)

  • Christine O.

    Oh man - I wonder why I have not reviewed this delicious place! I've been coming here for the past 10+ years?! I can tell you that the great reviews Yelpers have on this place is absolutely correct -- there's a reason why it's won so many awards, received so many great reviews and a line waiting out the door most times during the day (lunch and dinner). Even though its CASH ONLY, people still come back! What I like and can tell you confidently to order: + Bun ga nuong (or any grilled meat with vermicelli noodles) + Muc rang muoi #167 (their version of calamari) + Ca kho to #140 (caramel fish in hot pot) + Banh Canh Tom Cua #45 (Noodle Soup with Crabmeat & Shrimp Cake) + Canh Chua (fish is my preference - Sweet & Sour Tamarind Soup) What is okay... - any of the Huong Viet specials like rice and noodles You cant go wrong with this place -- they even allow you to bring outside food/drink like boba tea elsewhere!

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    I happened to be in this area and good reviews on Yelp lead me to their famous Bon Bo Hue. Boy does it taste fishy! I understand Fish sauce is probably the foundation of Viet food, however here in Huong Viet it looks like even the restaurant itself has bathed in it. From the moment that i opened the door till the last sip of the soup I swear I literally felt like that I have been eaten with someone with severe sweaty feet problem. Another thing I should add is Bon Bo Hue is not only spicy but also sweet, which I am not used to. The pig foot inside is not tender and tasty at all, but the sliced marinated beef is pretty good with complex flavors. So to sum up, try with caution and perhaps wear a good active carbon mask.

    (2)

  • Chris T.

    We got in to Springfield late at night and thankfully Huong Viet was open til 11pm. We had spring rolls, summer rolls, and of course Pho. All were delicious. We were served very quickly too. Hopefully we can come back earlier so I can try their coffee.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Their lemonade was awesome! Really fresh and not artificial like the ones you buy in the store. The coconut juice was also pretty tasty. I had the vermicelli with bbq pork and eggrolls. Really good egg rolls - crispy. The pork was well seasoned, but had a bit too much fat on the edges. Definitely large enough to share. The broken rice dish was the best. They had the egg cake, grilled pork, and dried pork skin..all like they do in la! Love the egg cake, that is the best part of the broken rice dish. It does not sound all that appetizing but it really is good!

    (4)

  • Grand Y.

    Love this place. You can't go wrong with the fish curry. Every other dish is cool, but the fish curry has always been a crowd pleaser. For $13, you get a really decent portion. I came on a Friday night and waited 30 minutes for a table (when other restaurants in Eden Center were half empty). Getting someone to deliver a bill was a process, but the service was otherwise ok. Cash only!

    (5)

  • Debi N.

    Huong Viet is one of my favorite restaurants in Eden Center and my go-to when introducing new friends to Vietnamese cuisine. The menu is extensive (something for everybody) and written out in both English and Vietnamese. The quality of the food is good and every dish I've tried was good. I'm always skeptical when restaurants have such a large menu but I haven't had any issues here. They stay quite busy so I can assume ingredients are replenished and fresh. I wouldn't say there's one standout dish, all the ones I've tried were good and it's all comes down to personal preference. But since the menu is so large and the descriptions are in English it caters well to the old and the new. Enjoy! Cash only.

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    From the moment I set my foot in the DMW area, I've been looking for a great Vietnamese restaurant and had a lot of trouble finding one. One of the reasons was that I wasn't willing to venture too far off from Montgomery County (which in my opinion has a dearth of options). The second reason was that my faith in finding a great Vietnamese restaurant based on accurate yelp reviews tanked after eating at places like Pho75, which arguably along with Woomi Garden in Wheaton and Yechon in Annandale, use the most MSG in the DMV area. Then comes Huong Viet Restaurant out of the blue. Having received a 4*, I expected the food here to be on par with the other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. Boy was I wrong. The server recommended the BANH CANH TOM CUA. This is their signature dish that withstood the tests of time. It contains tapioca noodles in a rich, flavorful, and spicy broth with shrimp paste and crab meat. The tapioca noodles came as a pleasant surprise b/c it was extremely chewy and is the only one I've encountered of it's kind along with Japanese-style chewy udon noodles (not the typical udon noodles). The crabmeat and the shrimp based broth made the broth extremely flavorful and adequately rich to a point that it didn't make the broth feel overly greasy. In my opinion, this and Toki Underground's signature ramen dish are the two best noodle dishes I have tried in the DC area. That's how good it is. In addition, their fried spring rolls was arguably the best spring rolls I have tried in the DMV area. It's very crispy (with no elements of sogginess) yet isn't overly greasy, comes with just the right amount of meat, and does not have any repulsive pork stench. While some of their other dishes leave much to be desired (seafood hot pot which costs a lot at $25 and is filled with imitation fish cakes) and vermicelli lemongrass meat dishes (I found much better dishes in restaurants in Philadelphia), I can attest that the BANH CANH TOM CUA and fried spring rolls are true standouts. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth S.

    This place was super good that I decided to come back the very next day to eat the exact same thing! We came here around 6:30 on both nights (friday, saturday). We got sat down right away but right after we sat down, the house was full. People were waiting at the door. We all ordered number 71, I'm not vietnamese and don't remember what it was exactly call in Vietnamese but the american name was vermicelli with grilled pork. it was delicious, for 9 bucks, it was even more delicious. The first night i didn't like the much bean sprouts but second day i asked for no bean sprouts and then they added more cucumbers...i guess they really wanted me to eat veggies. Overall we paid 25 dollars for two number 71, two sodas and tip. SUPER cheap. I like.

    (5)

  • Stewart K.

    This is the BEST Vietnamese place around. Even though they only take cash, which can be a pain, it's totally worth it to go to the ATM so that you can eat here. I love this place. It gets very busy, so be prepared to wait if you go at peak hours, but the food is totally worth it. The servers are very nice, and the owner is usually in the back. He is very friendly as well. They also do take out--which is good to know since sometimes they are so busy!

    (5)

  • Rayni K.

    Not many people know that Orlando is actually home to quite a large Vietnamese population, and therefore has its own "Little Saigon" (but we don't call it that) complete with a variety of good Vietnamese (and other Asian) restaurants. Yes, we're surprisingly more than just Disney World! So when my awesome friend suggested a Vietnamese restaurant, we thought, "why not?" After all, this is our opportunity to compare what we have with other (bigger) cities. I'm glad to report that we actually hold up quite well, at least to this particular Vietnamese restaurant. Phew! We had the Huong Viet Famous Roasted Quails and they were uber delicious. It was well-cooked and the glaze on the skin had great flavor. The addition of the salt, pepper, and lemon makes it taste different. I understand it's supposed to be make it better, but my preference is a teeny bit of the salt and pepper without the lemon, so that the flavor of the glaze and the meat of the quail itself isn't muddled. We also had the Grilled Lemongrass Beef, which is absolutely excellent and highly recommended, and the Chicken Fried Rice, which is good but not great. Any type of fried rice is almost like a test for me because it is a simple dish. They pass, but not with flying colors. For drinks, we tried the Lychee Boba and the one that has a ton of things in it - pudding, red beans, boba, durian, crushed ice. Both were great, but I've always been wary of boba drinks made in restaurants instead of specialty shops, and even though their boba is decent, it's still not as good as those made by places that specialize in making boba tea and other drinks. So, if my food and drinks were so great, why didn't I give them 5 stars? Because it's a "Cash Only" business. To me, that screams "shady" out loud with a giant, blinking neon sign. Service and ambiance is, well, you're in an Asian restaurant that would rather focus on making money and serving good food, so you can pretty much leave both of those expectations at the door when you enter. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing when you're already prepared for what you're getting yourself into.

    (4)

  • Paul L.

    what can i say about this place that peolle domt already know, this diamond in the rough has been discovered, i remember a time i never waited in line for a table. its in a mall among at least a dozen other bigger, fancier restaraunys but still as they lay dorment and a line collects for huong viet, people clearly know which restaraunt is best! even if they only accept cash, and ive had to drive all the way bavk to fairfax to get money in the past, its so well worth it, anytime suring our busy schedules wen we can make it here, we absolutely do, i recebtly had guests from texas, germany and japan, everyone loved it here! its a hole in the wall mom and pop (which i like) but with a big negative comes with that, im very ocd and hygiene conscience, tgeir bathroom has alot to be desired, other tghan that, great foid, great service!

    (4)

  • M V.

    The pho here is above average, but the banh xeo (vietnamese pancakes) (not the type of pancakes you eat for breakfast...even though you can if you wanted to) is insanely good. Probably the best that I've had in the U.S. The Banh Xeo here is huge and they are generous with the ingredients. One of these babies can fill me up. Dislikes: cash only... Can't blame them though, CC fees are ridiculous for merchants nowadays. Since Vietnamese food is generally cheaper, every cost cutting transaction counts. Better than them skimping on the food...

    (4)

  • Lan N.

    3.5 stars. One of my go to restaurants when I don't really know what I want to eat in Eden. I like the menu, since it's got the regular items, but a few more different ones that makes it more worth visiting. Here's the rundown: bun nem nuong- A little more time consuming to make, so you don't find this everywhere. The nem are sausage shaped pork meat mixed with roasted rice powder and seasoning. It's quite delicious, and they make it quite well here at Huong Viet. I wish there was more of the salad mix, since I did ask for it. Nuoc mam was a touch bland if I want to be picky. mi xao dong- As good as it gets in most places. sinh to bo- I've had better I want to try a few of the new items on the menu when we return. They have bun rieu, which I crave sometimes. Def give it a try if you're not sure where to go.

    (4)

  • Jonathan P.

    I had Eden Center on my list for a while and went to Huong Viet last weekend. If you like tasty, plentiful Vietnamese food for an excellent value, then this is your place. There were a lot of Vietnamese folks there, which is always a good sign. Definitely recommended.

    (4)

  • Florence K.

    I've been here a couple times while visiting a friend, and I was not disappointed at anything I've ever eaten. These items include: Bun Bo Hue: spicy, warm, almost sinus clearing Tomato fried rice with chicken: savory, flavorful Lemongrass beef: beefy Beef over Crispy Noodle: beefy and just plain delicious. I liked the overload of vegetables that came with it too... it was perfect with... ... 33 beer! A light tasting Vietnamese beer that is a good compliment to a greasy dish like aforementioned crispy noodle dish. Would definitely come back when in the area since there is a lot to choose from on the menu and they are inexpensive. --- BUT CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Tracy D.

    Friends and family like coming here for the pho and rice dishes. Their grilled pork is yummy so you can't go wrong with the pork chop (suon) or the grilled pork (thit noung). Sometimes I like to have the thit noung with broken rice or with rice noodle (bun). My parents like to get their bun xeo every now and then. Service can be iffy - they are quick to come get your order... but refills and items needed after your order comes to the table may take awhile =/ Regardless, still like to come here a lot.

    (4)

  • Tommy N.

    Most Vietnamese restaurants have something that they do really well and that's what you should order whenever you visit. Huong Viet is a bit different in that they do a strong majority of their menu options well so if you drop in and don't know what you want, you can blindly pick an item from their rather large variety of choices and not worry all that much. Although personally, I wouldn't choose their pho or com tam dishes because there are restaurants very close by that specializes in those very dishes. Some issues I would bring up with them would be their service. They don't refill your drinks when you're getting low and the moment you pay, you're dead to them. I'm guessing they want you to leave so they can serve another group of people. That's Vietnamese customer service for you. Oh yeah. Bring cash. In case you're not familiar with the area, a great majority of Eden's shops and restaurants only accept cash.

    (4)

  • Han F.

    Solid pho and really good spring rolls. Menu had so many options, didn't know what to get so I just got the basics. Everything else looked really amazing though. Would definitely come again and try something else. Unlimited green ice tea for $1 too!

    (4)

  • Cathy C.

    The pho is excellent and incredibly flavorful. The noodles came out perfectly and wasn't mushy or clumped together like some places I've been to. Also, the soup tastes like they've had meat simmering in it for hours, if not days. You can taste the subtle star anise and meaty flavors in the broth. My husband, son, and I also shared the crab and shrimp fried rice, which was delicious and given in a large portion. They even gave my son a small bowl and spoon, so we didn't have to ask for a separate plate (or spoon feed him). We also had an order of the Vietnamese fresh spring roll, which comes with vermicelli, shrimp, fresh veggies, shredded pork, and a peanut dip to top it off. It's pretty good, but it's pretty big, so save your appetite if you plan to feast on an appetizer along with another dish. Prices are average, if not on the cheaper side, for pho and rice dishes. Some of the appetizers can go up to $12, but it depends on what you order. I would give it 5 stars, but I wasn't impressed with our waitress. As soon as we came in, she pointed to a table, dropped the menus, and walked away. No smile, no greeting, just a sour puss face an attitude to match. It wasn't even lunch time, so I don't know why she wasn't even attempting to be accommodating. It's not like we came in during rush hour. Change the waitress and they can have 5 stars. Most of the restaurants at this Vietnamese strip mall open at 10am, so that's a good thing about the area. You've got your choice of mom & pop cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and delis, so you can't go wrong with any of them.

    (4)

  • Hugh N.

    I thought this place would be awesome based on the long line but was a bit disappointed. I came for the Bun Bo Hue but it was too sweet and the pig's feet was chewy. The Canh Chua was too sweet as well. The Pho and congee were descent but nothing to write home about. If you like tripe with your Pho, go somewhere else since they don't offer it here. The Service was crappy as expected. I liked the Crispy Spring Roll, it was different but tasty. Banh xeo was nicely done; crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and had plenty of pork and shrimp. Bring cash since your credit cards are no good here.

    (3)

  • Scott G.

    Excellent. Great broth and noodles. Good service and reasonably priced. The Eden Center can be a nightmare with traffic and parking but definitely worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Hanh L.

    There's a reason why there is always a line when I come here! With the number of restaurants in this shopping center-you definitely want to go where the crowd is going. This place has the most authentic Vietnamese food in the NOVA. They have a huge menu with lots of great options and great price (warning-they accept cash only). Place can get very crowded with the staff busy moving around you and squeezing behind your chair etc. In addition they can be a bit rude. It brings me back to being in Viet Nam. I brought my mom here and she loved it and requested to come back. I have tried the bun bo hue, bun thit nuong cha gio, and bun rieu-all of which I would order again. My significant other has tried almost all the pho choices and he likes all of them!

    (5)

  • Enrique W.

    The service leaves something to be desired but the food is delicious and very reasonably priced. The menu offers lots of variety..... CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Sonia P.

    This definitely is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Falls Church if you want to try a variety of dishes; they have an extensive menu and there's something for everyone. I agree with Debi N.: it's the perfect restaurant to introduce people to Vietnamese food. One of my favorites is the banh xeo (a savory Vietnamese fried crepe filled with shrimp, bean sprouts, and pork but you can make it vegetarian); it's served with fresh herbs and lettuce wraps but I wish they gave more lettuce!! The bun thit nuong cha gio (grilled pork with fried spring rolls on a bed of vermicelli rice noodles) is a party in a bowl and a must-try. There are a variety of soups to try (but I would order pho at a real pho restaurant, not at Huong Viet), noodle dishes, and rice dishes. This place can get pretty packed during the weekends but turnover is fairly quick so be patient. Service is typical Vietnamese-style: quick but don't expect the servers to be friendly. They're brisk and want the food to arrive quickly at customers' tables. There is one non-Vietnamese employee who's a native Spanish speaker but can actually speak a few phrases in Vietnamese and his accent is dead-on. Does anyone know if he still works there?! He's super entertaining and a fun person at Huong Viet. And it is cash only (typical of many Vietnamese businesses). Check out this place if you need an introduction to Eden Center and Vietnamese food!

    (4)

  • Marissa B.

    We went here with the intention of having dinner with out of town relatives but ended up leaving after a few minutes. My mom called earlier in the day and made reservations for 7 pm and gave me the name of the person she spoke to as reference (as they typically don't take reservations). I entered the restaurant and spoke to a waiter who appeared to be cleaning off a table for our large party. I told him we had reservations at 7 and he proceeds to rudely tell me, "We don't take reservations, we've never taken reservations on the weekend!" I tried to explain to him that my mother spoke to someone and confirmed. Instead of the waiter asking and checking with the manager, he was completely rude and dismissive and again said they didn't take reservations and told me to wait like everyone else. I walked out and explained to my family what had happenend and I would no longer be patronizing the place ever again. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! My mom ended up speaking to the manager and told him what had happened. He apologized for his staff's behavior, told me that he did speak to my mom and made an exception for her and that they were setting up our table. But it was definitely too late as I had already been completely embarrassed in front of a restaurant full of people. I had been here several times before and the service has always been subpar, either non attentive and one time they even forgot to put my son's order in, but I didn't count these offenses against them because the food has always been really good. I won't be returning because I don't care how good your food is, it's not worth being treated like crap! I hope the other patrons witnessed this horrible service and took note. Also, as a manager, if you're going to make an exception to the rule, you should probably inform your staff so they don't end up losing you business.

    (1)

  • Kiet L.

    The food here is just OK. There was a huge wait when we went and thought that it would be pretty good. The pho was lacking in flavor. The pork chop was decent but really nothing to write home about. Also, the table kind of smelled of something, dunno what.

    (3)

  • Diana D.

    Yes, my official declaration of my fave spot for pho. the noodles Huong Viet uses for pho are my fave. Never thought i'd be so excited about the noodle part of pho because usually it's the broth that is the best part. Their broth is fantastic, of course! But their their noodles have a firm texture and it holds up in the hot broth til the very last bite. Usually, at other pho spots, the noodles get too soft and overcooked at some point while you're eating and that's no fun.. But not here! for me it's the perfect bowl of pho.

    (4)

  • Zashi M.

    Pretty authentic compared to other restaurants in Eden. Recommend: Canh Chau Ca - fish soup was very authentic and mouth watering good. Suon Ram pork chop dish with lemongrass and chillies was very good. Sauce over rice made meal delicious. The Ca kho to caramelized fish pot was good as well. Lotus shrimp salad was light and yummy. Avoid: The Banh Xeo was too oily and missing the mung bean. I come here for lunch or dinner whenever I'm in town.

    (4)

  • Carly C.

    Love, love, love, love, LOVE the food here. Have you ever had a meal that is so good you find yourself wanting it every day after? I have, and it came from Huong Viet. The flavors in their soups could make a grown man cry. The two times I've had the pleasure of experiencing them I found myself caught in a state of woozy delight that intensified with every sip, slurp, and bite. I walked away flushed and more than satisfied. So much so that I decided to still give Huong Viet 5 stars even though the service there is right next to atrocious. I normally wouldn't overlook bad service, but I feel this place is still worth 5 stars. It's not often that a meal changes my whole entire view of food, so I feel it's alright to let the (annoyed?) rudeness slide. My first visit here with Eric N. I decided to try the Chao Long (rice soup with pork blood, liver, heart and sausage). I said to myself, "Why not? If you're going to try something new, you might as well make it a little weird too." I had never tried pork blood or heart before, but felt confident that if I was going to like it, it would be at a place like Eden Center, where those ingredients aren't uncommon. Within just a few bites I new that my assumption had been true, and I was immediately hooked on the gentle metallic flavor and odd, kind of make your teeth stick together, texture of the blood cubes. So good. The other components of the Chao Long were also amazing. The rich and starchy creaminess of the stock soaked in the mini fried pieces of dough had me at a loss for words. Nothing could be better. Nothing. My second visit was much the same in terms of mind blowing awesomeness. I ordered with glee another Vietnamese coffee (extra strong coffee with condensed milk). I would start making these at home, but I'd fear I wouldn't know how to stop after 1 or 2 cups. It could start being a problem. It was amazing to me the first time I had one with a savory meal. I guess I never thought of coffee as a good beverage for any meal other than breakfast or dessert. Perhaps other coffees wouldn't pair so nicely with the meaty and herbaceous flavors found in Vietnamese cuisine, but that coffee truly enhances the savory dishes. I also ordered the Mi Do Bien (yellow egg noodle soup with shrimp, squid and fish balls) on my second visit. I swear I could eat a bowl of that soup every day and never get sick of it. There really is no better way to describe it other than perfection. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly tender. The strange wonton chip with a whole shrimp in it could rival potatoes with it's addictiveness. It follows the same rule that you can't stop at one. Because you're only given one of them floating on top of the soup, it's very temping to ask for more. Next time I'll make sure to do just that. The egg noodles were also very good. I'd say they're even better than the noodles at Toki Underground because they're a little bit more toothsome; Toki's seemed a tad bit overdone. There really aren't words enough to properly and fully profess my love for the food at Huong Viet. I will continue to go there no matter how unpleasant the service is, because it just doesn't matter after the first bite. If you decide to treat yourself, try not to focus on the staff. Just enjoy the meal. You'll be more than pleased if you do.

    (5)

  • Kyle D.

    VERY STRONGLY SUGGESTION: DO CARRY OUT ONLY!!! The food is good, but the service is terrible especially if you are Vietnamese...ironic. The waiters/waitress are very rude, disrespectful, and inconsiderate. Also, they only accept cash...hmmmm.

    (2)

  • Su Jin K.

    REALLY wish they took credit cards. However, that is where my complaints end: the food comes out incredibly fast, they take orders by phone, and all the traditional Vietnamese dishes are great (not to mention mostly under $10). Even the bubble tea is good here. Eden Center is a wonderful alternative to the expensive restaurants in the city. If you can brave the traffic, you'll be well pleased with your efforts. My staples here are the Rice Vermicelli with Shredded Pork and Spring Rolls (BÚN BÌ CHÃ GIÒ), Fine Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork (BÁNH HI THT HEO NNG), and Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chops (CM TM SN). If you are unfortunate enough to be without cash (as I have been), there is an ATM inside the grocery store area, and if that happens to be closed, then the gas station at the other end of the parking lot has one, too.

    (4)

  • Diane L.

    No matter how many new restaurants pop up in Eden Center, I always gravitate back to Huong Viet. I love the grilled pork vermicelli or rice platter and I almost always get an order of those crispy spring rolls. They have tons of items on the menu and prices are great. Service is a little hit or miss sometimes. I'm not a fan of how crowded it can get in there but it's so good I just don't care.

    (4)

  • Nicole M.

    Walked in and the odor was DISGUSTING but ordered to-go food anyways. My chicken in beef broth was decently priced at around $8 and the wait time to get my food was only about five minutes. Upon arriving back home I unwrapped the bag and found everything I could possibly need to eat my noodles. The broth was in a separate plastic container so that the meat, onions and noodles would not become soggy on the ride over. In another baggie I found basil leaves, bean sprouts and siracha. Also included were chopsticks, a fork/spoon and napkins. It was absolutely phenomenal and I ate every last drop!!! Very authentic

    (4)

  • Maria N.

    They have the best crunchiest eggrolls! I always have to order that when I go here. Bun Bo Hue was also good. The Chim Cut (?) was okay. Service sucks though. But most Vietnamese restaurants are like that

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    Another great meal here - always impressed by the freshness and taste of the food. Highly recommend

    (5)

  • Yule K.

    The Eden Center can be overwhelming when you go there for the first time. It is rather huge strip mall filled with stores, restaurants, and bars that cater to the local Vietnamese community. While most of these restaurants are known for particular entrees (the noodle place, the soup place, the fried tofu place), Huong Viet is generally considered to have one of the more consistently good menus. When we got there, it was fairly crowded, and while the crowd did ebb and flow, it stayed consistently busy throughout the day, with people waiting to get a seat. Now, consider that they did this when there must be at least 15 other Vietnamese restaurants within a 2 minute radius of the place (literally...if anything, this may be an understatement). I've been here before and can say that the "bun" dish (basically a vermicelli noodle dish smothered in fresh vegetables with grilled pork on top) is something that everyone should try once. The grilled pork is extremely flavorful, and slight bitterness from the grilling interacts well with the refreshing acidic lift of the sauce on top of the noodles. Today, I went family style with my group of friends and we got several dishes. We accidently ordered fried spring rolls (we were trying to get the fresh, unfried rolls, but it got lost in translation) which were crisp and not greasy. Delicious with nuroc cham, a sweet and sour Vietnamese fish sauce. We also had a beef salad that was really refreshing and filled with fresh herbs like cilantro. Our three entrees were a yellow curry with catfish, caramelized pork with black pepper, and grilled lemongrass chicken. All three were good, though the lemongrass chicken was something you could have gotten in a pan-Asian restaurant and probably isn't worth the trip (but you won't have any regrets if you order it...it was very well prepared). But, you can't go wrong with the caramelized pork which was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the fish curry, though my friend wished the curry was stronger. On your first trip to the Eden Center, go to Huong Viet. It is consistently tasty and you won't go wrong ordering blindly on that menu.

    (4)

  • Frank G.

    Really enjoyed the meal. Soft shell crab was great. Ca$h only.

    (4)

  • Xinyi T.

    Its food is delicious and I go all the time. But I started to noticed that they charge close to 10% for tax and they only accept cash so they don't leave any evidence. VA tax is 5% and it's 5% every other restaurants i go to, so I think they are tricking people for more money. Am I incorrect?

    (2)

  • Ra C.

    After spending an extended weekend in the Bahamas, I was really craving some authentic ethnic food. So when my mother in law invited us to dinner, I was totally on board and ready to whip my taste buds back into shape. I've dined at Huong Viet before, it's one of the few reasons I'll actually venture out to Eden Center. I really enjoy the savory dishes here, the reasonable prices, and the authentic flavors that somehow remind me of home. I didn't even bother browsing through the menu, my mother in law ordered for us and she knew exactly what to get so we could have a wide variety of flavors and textures. To start, we got the cha gio -- crispy spring roll with ground pork, crab and shrimp; lotus root salad with shrimp and pork; and steamed mussels in a tomato broth. I loved the crispy shell on the cha gio; it had the perfect amount of crunch and was stuffed with a generous helping of the minced pork/crab meat/shrimp mixture. The lotus salad had to be my favorite appetizer. It was a mixture of crunchy young lotus roots lightly tossed with carrots, shrimp, and shredded pork, served with a sprinkling of fried garlic over top and deep fried shrimp chips on the side. The dressing is a very light and slightly tangy vinegar mix; which didn't over power any flavors, but seemed to be the secret ingredient enhancing and binding all the flavors together. The shrimp chips provided the perfect crouton-type texture to the salad, and as you bite into the chip, the airy pieces seemed to just melt into your mouth. The mussels were new to me, it was a special item advertised in the menu. The broth was a tomato base with a very delicate coconut undertone. To be honest with you, I'm not sure how I felt about the mussels. I've been to a few places were the mussels were amazing, so I was kind of hoping for the same wow factor. It wasn't bad, but not something I'd come back to Huong Viet for. For our entrees, we got the sweet and sour tamarind soup with fish, caramelized lemongrass pork chops, and the caramelized fish in a clay pot. The sweet and sour fish soup has been a childhood favorite of mine. My mom used to make it all the time and I fell in love with the complex flavors. I don't know what it is about the sweet and sour combination, but it always entices my senses. We also ordered our soup spicy, so they sprinkled some ground up chili peppers on top; there's nothing wrong with a little extra flavor enhancer to wake up my taste buds. The tamarind base gives this soup its tanginess, but the slices of pineapple and lotus roots add to the overall sweet and sour flavors as well. There are also sliced celery, winter melon and a good helping of bean sprouts, so I feel as though I'm getting my daily serving of vegetables with every bowl of soup I slurped down. The fish itself are big chunks that just absorb the sweet and sour flavors of the soup. I feel that pork is an item I rarely order from a Vietnamese restaurant. For some reason, I always associate it with southern style cooking. But this lemongrass pork was delicious. It was caramelized, so it had this sweet flavor that was perfectly offset with the stronger lemongrass paste. With a heaping bowl of jasmine rice on the side, I would have been content with just this dish alone. The caramelized fish in a clay pot seems to be the staple item we order from Huong Viet. I can't recall a visit here without seeing this dish on our table; not that I mind, I love the sweet and salty flavors. And the fish pieces were so tender and coated so well in the thick sauce. It was a superb combination.

    (5)

  • R S.

    We ordered three different kinds of noodle soup, and all were distinctively tasty. I like that they offer a variety of noodle soups on the menu, not just regular Pho. The service was prompt and the price is reasonable. I give 4 stars for the food and value. but the 2 stars for the environment - because, despite my satisfaction with the food, I went up to the cashier to pay at the end of the meal, and saw a shadow dashed right at the floor behind the counter, and dear Lord, it was a mouse! I reacted, but the owner in front of me nor the workers coming out from the kitchen didn't "seem" to notice the abnormality - which suggests that they are probably used to seeing mice in the restaurant. It is so disgusting....! Probably the whole Eden center is infested with mice...since the restaurants are sharing the same building. It inhibits me from going back to Eden center, but the food is so good, so I am torn apart.

    (3)

  • Linda B.

    This place gets 3-stars as opposed to 5-stars due to the poor quality in service. Oh and before I continue, this place ONLY ACCEPTS CASH! Since there was no sign on the door to tell you so, my friend and I were forced to go to an ATM to draw out money. Ok so onto the good stuff ... the food: The food is amazing. I've been here two times and have yet to be displeased with the outcome of the food. The food is not too greasy and when mixed with the delicious sauces provided, are extremely yummy! Onto the bad stuff: If you are going during the summer, beware, the place does not have any AC. Outside Heat + Kitchen + Fans Blowing Hot Air = not a good date spot or place to make a good sweat-free impression. Furthermore, since it's a popular spot, beware of the wait times. Although we were seated quickly, it took a while (what felt like forever in the heat) to get our drinks and even longer to order. Also, when our waters were dropped off, I inquired what a certain drink on the tray was (the waiter was making multiple stops). I was rudely responded to that it was "lemonade". Seeing that there was a lime, I asked, do you mean limeade? In which he responded with a rude "yes" and walked away. It gets even better, while our food came out quickly, trying to flag down a waiter for the check is nearly impossible. Honestly, at one point all waiters were congregated behind the bar for a good 10 mins just chatting while a bunch of the customers got very antsy. Therefore, my advice for those seeking Vietnamese food in the DC area, visit Huong Viet ... just be sure to keep a couple hours free.

    (3)

  • Julia N.

    One of the best viet restaurants around. I'm very picky when it comes to viet restaurants because they all seem to be generally the same on the quality of food and how delicious it is. A viet restaurant might be better at noodle dishes than rice dishes, vice versa, but Huong Viet is great at both rice and noodle dishes. None should disappoint. If you're looking for good vietnamese cuisine, this is the place to go! And remember to bring cash, cards aren't accepted! The service is alright, not the best, but I don't think it's too bad either..

    (4)

  • Hieu T.

    We always stop here for the best sour soup! We're from NC and always make sure we make time to stop by to eat. Well worth the drive. The fried rice is great too! Remember to bring cash because plastic is not a form of payment.

    (5)

  • Rafael C.

    This was my first visit to Eden Center in Great Falls. Eden Center is basically a fortress of various kinds of Vietnamese stores and restaurants. From the spot where I parked my car I could see at least a dozen or so Vietnamese restaurants and delis, many of them serving pho. I chose Huong Viet Restaurant because I remembered reading good reviews on it and I wanted to try it for myself. I ordered the fried egg rolls(cha gio) and pho dac biet. The egg rolls were truly amazing. They were fried after being cut in half, so inside of the egg rolls as well as outside were fried to crispy perfection. This was one of the best egg rolls ever for me to experience. The complimenting fish sauce, however, was a bit salty for my taste. I really cannot say anything bad or extraordinarily good about their pho because as I was eating the pho, I kept thinking how good those egg rolls were. The pho was about average pho I would expect from any pho restaurant. The broth was, again, a bit salty for my personal taste. Bring Cash. I personally get a bit turned off by cash only restaurants, but their fried egg rolls more than made up for it. 5 stars for the egg rolls, but 3.5 for their pho.

    (4)

  • George T.

    Menu is expansive and takes you a while to decide, so review it before you get to the restaurant. Friendly staff that does engage you well, but not overbearing. In a sea of vietnamese restaurants, this place really shines

    (4)

  • Mi Mi T.

    The Mi Kho Tom Thit is one of my favorites. Always been on point every time I get it.

    (5)

  • Jon G.

    The bun is far better than the pho here. All in all a great place and the whole Eden Village is a must if you are into this type thing. My wife and I were visiting DC and shot down to HV on Saturday night to answer the cravings for fish sauce drenched goodness and this place was like our personal Viet Mecca. We actually dropped by again Sunday for a bun for the drive home to NJ. I think I'd rather be water boarded than have to sit in a car for nearly 5 hours smelling the tasty grilled pork but not being able to eat until getting home. TORTURE! Cash only but it's cheap.

    (4)

  • Amy M.

    The staff isn't always the friendliest here, the wait could be as long as 20 minutes if you go on the weekends, and the restaurant can sometimes feel like it has gone over its maximum capacity of occupants, but their bun thit nuong cha gio dish (vermicelli mixed in with fresh vegetables with grilled pork, egg roll, and topped with fish sauce as dressing) is the best in the area! Many similar restaurants have come and go, yet Huong Viet remains a favorite in the Vietnamese community for good reason. Like many stores at Eden center, credit cards are not honored here, so be sure to bring cash.

    (4)

  • Ann T.

    I love this place. The food is good, comes out quick, is pretty cheap, and has a LARGE variety of foods. I particularly love this place because I can order my Pho 'Kho" style which is when the broth is served separately from the noodles. My friend and I ordered Quail (which we HIGHLY recommend) and I got the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (vermicelli with grilled beef and fried egg roll). So good. The only thing I have to gripe on is that their Cafe Su Da (vietnamese ice coffee) isn't strained in front of you. It's presented pre-mixed. I also think that the coffee they used wasn't Cafe Du Monde, which is what most vietnamese restaurants will use for their beans. I can't be a 100% certain however, it did taste different from what I'm used to and trust me - I drink a lot of viet coffee. Don't get me wrong though! It was still good and pretty potent. Do note, it's CASH ONLY. We ended up spending $40 for our entire meal, but we ordered apps, 2 entrees, and bubble tea and vietnamese iced coffee, which is pretty much a steal considering the food we got.

    (5)

  • Huong D.

    Very solid Vietnamese food. After sorting through tons of reviews to see which restaurants to try on my first Eden center trip- I went with the one with the most reviews! I ordered goi cuon, bo luc lac and bun ga (lemongrass chicken with vermicelli noodles) for take out which was approx $30. That's a little pricier than what you can get in OC- but not too crazy like a $17 bowl of pho in London! Food was delish and solid- we shared the spring rolls and the bun and only took a couple bites of the Bo luc lac and had it for later. I would definitely come back but I also wanna try other places before I deem this the best!

    (4)

  • andrew h.

    Got home from work and home made aloo gobi just wasn't sounding right. "Let's go out!" Bar @ Vidalia, Eve, Matchbox, nope Pho... EDEN CENTER!!! Fiance and I drove out and had a quick walk around. Though I've been there many times before [sidebar: even as a little kid when there was a Carvel's soft serve and I could get vanilla with rainbow sprinkles] it was my first time walking through the "mall" I think if my stomach was feeling just a bit better, I may have felt like I could step up and try some fried etc from a hot plate, but we opted to keep walking. Huong Viet loomed like a huge neon Viet restaurant, made myself think of the Hindenburg for a moment, tho no flames or explosions occurred while there. We had an Avocado bubble tea, mmm tasty and something new. Fiance had the classic Pho, decent but not super meaty like some exclusively noodle places. I had crab and shrimp fat noddles. It was a bit over cornstarched but the shellfish flavors hit the spot. Dinner with beer etc was under $30 for 2 so I got off cheap tonight. Worth visiting again. BTW the lights were awesome, if you have a decent digital camera and the place is packed, I bet you could get some shots to make folks think you'd been to Ho Chi Mihn city.

    (4)

  • Betty L.

    My experience here is upsetting. The staff talks about the customers behind their back both times I have been here. I personally witnessed one of them also sexually assaulting his customers by calling them "honey" and "sweetie" and refuses to stop when they asked them to. The staff attitude really ruins the decent food they serve.

    (1)

  • Matthew L.

    I hate to give this place five stars because it may mean a longer wait next time, but this place rocks. Fat noodle soups are great and all soups for that matter. Clay pot. Noodle dishes. Garden roll dipping sauce is heavenly. Jose, the bus boy, is awesome. The wait staff is all business and generally expressionless except for Jose, but that is part of the cultural immersion, I suppose.

    (5)

  • Anny W.

    Get some cash (no credit cards or cheques) and head there. Great food. My favorite hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese place. Authentic flavors. It's about eating the food rather than some overpriced mixed drinks or the decor. If you consider yourself a foodie, check this place out. If decor, ambience, and a mixed drink menu are important to you...go elsewhere.

    (5)

  • Jo M.

    this is my default spot at eden. usually get the #71 - grilled pork and egg roll on rice noodle. i usually substitute regular rice for the rice noodle. i love the fish sauce...love the egg roll. the pork sometimes is too sweet, but still good. their pho is good too. i wish i knew more vietnamese food so order other things but i stick to what i know. the hispanic waiter there is pretty funny..and the other servers are all males. they're all easy going and pretty funny as well. they don't take credit here so make sure to bring cash!

    (4)

  • hank j.

    Been here twice, and both times it's been really good. rice plates and noodles.

    (5)

  • Shelly C.

    This is the place to go for Vietnamese food. I've been to ones in Cali, but this bets it all. My ultimate reason to go to Huong Viet is for their Three color drink. The favoring is just right, not too sweet and a little salty. It's def a fun dessert with jelly, beans, mung bean, peanut, and topped with coconut milk. I always end up finishing and wanting seconds. Also, they make the best Banh Xeo. It's a saigon pancake with bean sprouts and shrimp. It's perfectly crispy. I don't recommend taking this home, because it's the best when you have it right away. Don't forget the fish sauce. That amplifies the favoring for me. Another dish I love is Banh Canh Tom Cua - Fat Noodle Soup with Crab Meat & Shrimp. Thick and slightly sweet broth and with lumps of crab and a unique type of noodle. The caveat to mention is that this is Cash only and the restaurant is quite small, so it's hard to maneuver around. Although, everything I have tried in Huong Viet have exceeded my expectations.

    (4)

  • shawn g.

    We were out looking for some pho for breakfast, but needed an ATM and bank of america was close by, so we stopped in the madness of Eden but magically found parking right out front. There were only two styles of pho on the menu that i remember, so i started looking over the other soups, and my imagination was captivated by the Bun Bo Hue, a spicy noodle soup from Hue, a city I had recently seen a spread on in National Geographic Traveler magazine. The Bun Bo Hue was nice and spicy, not as hot as i had imagined when i ordered, nor when i saw all the chili flakes floating in the oily broth. All sorts of meat were soaking in the spaghetti like noodles, with a big fatty chunk of meat starting at me from the center of the bowl. The waiter was skeptical as to whether i would eat all of it, but I slurped up all the delicious soup until none was left. Would definitely go back to this place next time I can find parking at Eden center.

    (4)

  • Miranda F.

    Came here on a whim as I was craving Vietnamese and the reviews said a lot of great things. I ordered two plates of Bun Thit Nuong with the fried spring rolls. I'm writing this review after trying a few other places in the area and this is my favorite place thus far. Their dish is more flavorful than other places in the Falls Church area. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they don't accept credit cards (frustrating and a little bit of inconvenience) and they are a little stingy with the meat.

    (4)

  • Consumer E.

    This is as authentic as it gets. It is arguably the best and certainly the oldest restaurant in the Eden Center - Huong Viet has been serving its delicous food for 23 years. They received the Washingtonian Magazine's Best Bargain or some other kind of award every year at least for the last 10 years, and when you come here you'll soon know why. The family-style dishes here are all mouthwatering. Ethnic dives aficionados, like me, know to expect spotty service, and Huong Viet is no exception to that. Not all staff speak English and proactiveness is rewarded when asking for a water refill. Nonetheless, our waitress was knowledgeable and helpful, describing dishes and suggesting options. Wait staff are quick to take orders and food is quick to come out; tables are quick to turn over. This restaurant seems to do a lot of takeout service, as diners were stopping by in a steady stream and leaving with lots of bags of delicious goodness. For a detailed description of our dining experience and photos please go to our blog.

    (5)

  • Mila P.

    Went there for a late lunch today because I have been craving Vietnamese food. I was looking for a authentic place that had canh chua (cat fish soup) We ordered 4 items for 2 people. Our dishes were Garden rolls- not very fresh, the wrap was kind of hard. You can tell they had been sitting the the fridge. Canh chua (catfish)- the soup was a little on the sweet side for my taste. Not very impressed. It would of been good if it wasn't so sweet. I've had better Carmalized fish in hot pot- it was pretty good. Fish wad cooked jusy right. One of my favorite dishes. Shaken steak- steak was very tender. This was also a favorite. Overall, it was pretty good. Staff was very nice and friendly.

    (4)

  • Khunravin H.

    Came here with my friends around 7 PM or so on a Saturday. It was pretty packed and busy, but our waiting time to be seated was only 5 minutes. WOW. Service: It was good. Refilled our waters without having us ask. Not rushed at all. Price: I don't recall because my friend paid for me :) Food: My friend had the bun bo hue-he said it was delicious! My other friend had some congee, thick looking soup with what appeared to be udon noodles-she said it was good. I had the beef stew with baguette-I've never had this type of soup before, but it was good and a little spicy and the baguettes were so crispy and really good for dipping. So what do I conclude? Try it. To me, it's not like my stew was out of this world, but I never expect much, so it was good enough for me.

    (4)

  • Mandana Y.

    Sure the Pho is great. Delicious - flavorful - comforting - all at a great price. But is this the best Pho I've ever had? No. Pho 95 (In Rockville, MD) remains the best my taste buds have had in the area. Is this a good restaurant in general? No. Bland/lazy decor, uncomfortable seating and zero ambiance. But their service was good right? No. I've gotten better service at the MVA. We were ignored the moment we arrived. We had to catch someone's attention working the register and they told us there was a 10 minute wait. Then we were called over by a busboy, who then apologized that actually we still have to wait. Then 3 minutes later were given a table. Then about 5 minutes later I had to waive someone down who gave me the *give me a minute* signal. The food came and it was fine, but we were ignored by everyone when it was time to pay. We stood while the man at the register ignored us, and after a few minutes I forced eye-contact with him and asked to pay. If I could do it all again, I would have walked out without paying to see if then, maybe then, they'd notice that we existed. Would I ever return? Hell no. Unfortunately, this was my first trip to Eden Center and it's left such a bad taste in my mouth, I'm not sure I will ever go back. What was all the hype for? Are they only nice to Vietnamese people? I don't need that kind of attitude in my life.

    (2)

  • Pegah Y.

    I had a rather disappointing experience at Huong Viet Restaurant a few weeks ago. Service was pretty awful - they didn't acknowledge me when I walked through the door and I had to walk up to the counter all the way at the end of the restaurant to ask to be seated, when there were clearly several people standing around and awkwardly staring at me without making any sort of motion to get a menu and seat me. Also, they barely acknowledged me through the meal. The worst thing of all was one of the waiters stood over me and coughed loudly, right near my bowl of soup. I had only had half my soup at that point and I was done with it then. I couldn't eat the rest. Very disgusting. I ordered the Pho Ga (chicken pho) and it wasn't anything special - the chicken tasted old and tough and the soup really didn't have anything special to it. I didn't get to eat too much of it before the waiter coughed all over me and I got up to pay and leave. I absolutely LOVE pho, but this was a very disappointing experience. I was hopeful about the experience after reading so many great Yelp reviews about the restaurant. I prepared to face the long wait and got there early (even before 11am) and had cash as well (they are cash only). In the future, I will stick with the pho places I truly enjoy, such as Pho Sate and Saigon Saigon. I hope I'll have better experiences at Eden Center in the future.

    (1)

  • Stella S.

    Are you craving a vermicelli bowl? Well, this is the place to get it. This place is the bomb diggity. This is also my first Yelp review ever because I just wanted to say how awesome this place this. I'm usually THAT lurker who is just obsessed with reading Yelp reviews, but never writes any, so I figured it's time that I step up my game and give back to the community. Huong Viet is located in the Eden Center which is basically a little Vietnamese town. It's always bustling with Vietnamese eats, but this place is my absolute favorite. Apparently, Obama has been here, so now you know that's what's up. Yep, the POTUS. Every time I'm in town, I always want to stop by. Compared to NYC, the DMV Viet eats are definitely much more memorable in my opinion. Now, down to the eats. Get the vermicelli with pork and spring rolls!! The bowl is packed with bean sprouts, pickled carrots and radish, and I would say that portions are pretty generous. I get this every single time because I'm a creature of habitat, and it's just that good. The pork is grilled to perfection. You can taste that charcoal smoky flavor, which is my favorite. I can't speak for the pho or other dishes, but this delight will not disappoint. The summer rolls with shrimp and pork are also a great addition. Oh, and heads up...it's cash only so get them bills ready and go!

    (5)

  • Kimberly T.

    First time trying bun bo hue, picked a good place to try it out. I'm normally not much of a broth person, but I could not stop drinking this bowl of deliciousness! It can be intimidating to try it out since it's bright red and you're probably wondering how spicy it is. If your tolerance for spicy is moderate then I definitely recommend giving this a try. Noodles are on point and for some reason were spicier than the broth itself. Meat slices were tender and tasted better with the broth. Just remember it's cash only!

    (5)

  • Jane T.

    Food was okay, wasn't bad. Service is slow. But at least they are open on the 4th. Cash only establishment. Tables were dirty and so was the floor. I did not check the bathroom. Might not be the place for you if you are a clean freak.

    (2)

  • Adrienne C.

    Thank you, fellow Yelpers, for filtering out the best of the best among the wealth of options at Eden Center (Vietnamese strip mall in Falls Church, VA)! I agree with the other Yelpers that it would be a shame to order pho at this restaurant, when it obviously does so many other, more obscure Vietnamese dishes well! THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!! There is an atm in the stripmall but best to bring your own cash to avoid the additional $2.75 fee (hey, that's a latte somewhere)! After waiting 10-15 minutes outside around 2pm on a Sunday, we were seated. We ordered the vermicelli noodles with pork and spring roll (BÚN THT NNG CHÃ GIÒ), shaky beef (BÒ LÚC LC ), and beef spicy noodle soup (BÚN BÒ HU). Came out to approximately $45 total with tax and tip included - not bad for a 2 person feast! At first the vermicelli noodles with pork came out quite dry, but once we added in more sauce (you can request, free of charge!), it was deliciously refreshing. The pork was super savory and probably the most delicious meat item on the table. I also highly recommend the Bun Bo Hue noodle soup - the flavorful broth and chewy noodles really hit the spot without being overly spicy! The shaky beef was a good portion size and tasted fine, but it wasn't super memorable. Seems like something I could cook up at home. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal, had no complaints about the service, and look forward to my next visit!

    (4)

  • Jeremy F.

    They do not take credit cards. Why! We ordered appetizers and main course and they brought out everything together. Service isn't that good. Find other places in the Eden center to eat.

    (2)

  • Phung H.

    My absolute favorite spot in Eden for Vietnamese. It's a little pricier than the other restaurants, but well worth the try. I feel like it's a little more authentic than other places (Rice Paper). I haven't really had a bad dish here! Plus, they have my favorite Seafood Soup here!

    (5)

  • Diana J.

    This is probably one of my favorite spots in Eden Center. It has everything I like eating packed into one menu. They also have pho amongst other viet dishes from rice to noodles to other soups. My favorite dish is: bun thit nuong cha gio. Lemon grass pork and vermicelli noodles with a spring roll. They do it right. The serving size for one is more than enough with all the veggies and noodles. Although I wish they added more pork... This dish is my go to, but looking around at other people's dishes, they looked just as appetizing but I thought it was way to hot to be eating something like spicy beef noodle soup.

    (4)

  • Jim B.

    This place is the real deal, and nearly everything on the menu is excellent. I frequently lunch here, and am never disappointed. The prices are reasonable, but be sure to bring your cash. That's all they take.

    (5)

  • Edward W.

    Absolutely THE BEST!!! My wife and son are Vietnamese and we have dined in Westminister, Eden Center, Saigon, and everywhere in between and Huong Viet is the BEST. We enjoy it so much, we drive family to the restaurant from the Fredericksburg area.

    (5)

  • Will C.

    Walking into Huong Viet you will be greeted with a bunch of various awards on the wall such as Washingtonian Best Bargain and etc. Like most other restaurants in Eden Center they are cash only, so keep that in mind. Three orders of the bun thit nuong cha gio were ordered. The wait was brief, however during that time I did some people watching. I would not recommend ordering the pho here it did not look very good. The entree had a decent portion size, ample amount of vegetables which included bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce and meat (pork in my case). Peanuts will also be a topping along with a side of fish sauce. You're suppose to pour it over your vermicelli noodles. For the price it was a bargain, however taste wise it was just average. As far as service goes I have learned the hard way not to expect good service at Asian restaurants. Instead of waiting for the check to be brought to you, it seemed like most people went up to the cash register to pay. I would highly recommend doing so if you are on a time crunch. I have been here multiple times, the food here is consistent however I can't justify the four star overall rating. Perhaps I have not tried the magical dish yet, This place is budget friendly with decent portion sizes, so I will be back.

    (3)

  • Justine S.

    CASH ONLY Hands down probably one of the best all-around authentic Vietnamese restaurants in VA! Pretty much any dish you order here is bound to be delicious. Their pho for example, has a broth so flavorful and herbal, you really don't need any special sauces. Their spring rolls are extra crispy, flaky, and tasty. The banh xeo (my fave Vietnamese dish other than pho) is crispy and packed with lots of meat, although the most recent time I ordered it, the center had started to become soggy. Nonetheless, it was still delicious! They also have a wide assortment of noodle and rice dishes, clay pot dishes, vegetarian options, soups, desserts, etc. I also love their coffee smoothie with coffee jelly- strong, smooth, and the jelly pieces are tasty and given generously. This place has plenty of seating, however because it is right in the middle of Eden Center, it becomes packed quickly especially during prime time (such as Sunday lunch hours). In addition, because it's more of a traditional Vietnamese restaurant the service is not always the best. It's more of an eat-pay-go establishment in that they want to accommodate and serve as many patrons as possible. Huong Viet is always a good choice when I'm in the mood for some authentic Vietnamese food!

    (4)

  • Eduard D.

    It is ok, but I have not seen or tasted anything during my three recent visits there that would made me want to come back there again. Pho Tai was mediocre with overcooked beef that was supposed to be rare. Garden rolls inferior to what you can buy from a deli a couple of doors further down the mall. Last time the waiter had severe flu (or maybe allergy) but was still attending customers. They can clearly improve, especially the quality of their food, but before they do I will look for some better places.

    (3)

  • Emily V.

    My friends and I had an AWESOME dining experience at Huong Viet. Before I looked up from my plate, it seemed we had devoured about 8 plates of food among all of us. We arrived around 6 PM on a Saturday night and I was lucky enough to snag a table for 8 of us (apologies to the table next to us who had to move to accomodate our huge table). My friend is Vietnamese and ended up ordering for all of us so I'm (pretty sure) this is what we ate: Lacquered quail - this came highly recommended but I just thought it was kinda meh. Crispy frog legs - not the best frog legs I've ever had, but they were good, nice crispy batter. Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Lemongrass Beef - this was my favorite! The beef was so delicious and tender, melted in your mouth. Saigon Pancake Stuffed w/ Pork, Shrimp, Onion & Bean Sprouts - this was pretty good, nice and crispy on the outside, with big pieces of shrimp on the inside. Drunken Noodle with Beef & Mixed Veg - I thought this was kinda blah, but I only got a few bites of it. Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Pork - this other vermicelli was also great, although the taste was mainly indistinguishable from the beef vermicelli. Caramelized fish in hot pot - really nice flavors and deep caramelization, a must try. Stir fried tofu with mushrooms - this was, surprisingly, my favorite dish. The sauce on it was AMAZING. So much depth. Awesome meal here, just remember it's cash only! Definitely come and check it out!

    (5)

  • Laura Y.

    Carmelized Freshwater Prawn!! You will thank me! Everything is awesome but the Carmelized Freshwater Prawns is saturated in AWESOME SAUCE! Food comes our super fast and excellent quality.

    (4)

  • Marley D.

    Beloved Huong Viet.... I'm so sorry to say... Time and fame may have taken away your good graces... The last few times I've been here, it's gotten progressively worst.. So sad... The food doesn't taste as fresh (seafood that is) however the main staples were still as good as day one... Oh my, please get it together.

    (4)

  • Jun Y.

    Spent a whole 10 minutes circling Eden center trying to find this restaurant because all of the neon lights look so similar. So to help navigation, once you go through the main Eden center gate you want to make a 90 degree turn. The restaurant should be right in front of you. I had the shrimp rice wrap here and it was probably the freshest thing I've ever had. The shrimp was tender, fresh and most important of all whole. You know what you're getting because the rice wrap is transparent. You taste every single piece of the ingredient: rice, lettuce, shrimp, other stuff LOL. I don't know what the other stuff was but once you dip it in the sauce it was game-changing. The prices are reasonable. You can bring you date, bring your family, bring yourself. Whatever the occasion, if you're feeln' some authentic viet food I think this is it. All other places are known for their pho but this goes beyond that. The only downside is I feel like they treat their viet customers better than english speakers. Make sure to bring a viet speaker with you during this trip because it makes ordering & service exponentially faster.

    (5)

  • Annie R.

    This has been my families go to place for authentic home cooking .They are good at making the comfort dishes of Vietnam. This place has been open since I was a young child. We would always eat here when we were in town visiting relatives. When you walk in your immediately greeted either by one of the waiters or the owners. They remember your name if your a regular and you usually get seated quickly even if they are busy. The most I've ever had to wait was about 10 minutes and the restaurant was full. The waiters are great. Quick and efficient. The food is just wonderful. A lot of the dishes are done with little touches that make it feel home cooked. They have a HUGE menu. Anything and everything that you crave is on that menu. They also have a wide variety of exotic smoothies and really good Vietnamese ice coffee. They also have a good selection of beer and wine. The only complaint that I would have for this restaurant is that they don't accept credit cards. I don't know about anyone else but I usually don't carry cash. I have my bank visa check card and it's usually all I need. So remember to bring cash guys. Other than that I'm sure you will enjoy your meal.

    (5)

  • Cat L.

    I'm no expert on Vietnamese food, but I like what I see and will definitely be coming back. I came here with a large group of 10 on a Saturday night and ordered #76, lemon grass chicken vermicelli noodles, which came with some veggies, peanuts, and fish sauce. It was delicious but a little on the bland side for me, so I threw in some basil leaves and cilantro and absolutely loved the result. The bowl was huge and was a great meal deal for under $10. Service was spot-on for our party despite it being a pretty busy night. The place is small, so I would recommend coming before 6 on a weekend to avoid a wait.

    (5)

  • Yaofu Z.

    We ordered seafood spicy hot pot. It is not as spicy as I expected, but it is a good thing. I like the broth has lemon grass and a lot other spices. It is flavorful and tasty, extremely appetizing. The portionis good as well. With the rice noodle, it is more than enough to feed 2 people. The menu is quite big and I am sure there are many more items that I can try. I will try to make it back here.

    (5)

  • Hieu B.

    CASH ONLY. They should accept other types of transaction to cast more customers. Food was okay, nothing special like other Vietnamese places in the area. Either they need to step up their skills or they are no where near the level of other restaurants in California (or should not be this pricey). The owner seems to show off their awards and newspaper reports to reinforce and reassure their first time customers but I would recommend them to focus on the foods instead. Food: Shaky beef (bo luc lac) was served with green pepper, onion, tomato slices and chewy beef cubes. Vietnamese sweet & sour tamarind soup with fish (canh chua ca bong lau) was served with bean sprout, pineapple, tamarind, tomato, celery, okra (spoiled food perhaps of being old) and catfish meat. Drink: pikle plum drink and three-color pudding. Perhaps I ordered wrong foods that are not their expertise!? I do not see why I should have given them higher stars like other reviewers. I believe giving them 2-star would let other customers (mostly visitors) to be bewared and 2) the owner to live up to their high standard.

    (2)

  • Hannah P.

    Found this great place for lunch. My family and I were quickly seated. The staff weren't particularly friendly, but we were so hungry that we just ignored it. Their menu was extensive and not made for indecisive people like me. So what caught my eye was "Huong Viet's famous banh canh cua" and I'm glad I ordered it! It was a delicious thick soup, slightly sweet and just what I was craving. My mom ordered "Huong Viet's famous bun bo hue" and it was pretty good too. It came with a lott of meat, which we found in all our dishes. My aunt got bun thit nuong cha gio. The thit nuong was deliciously flavored but the cha gio is not the kind I like. This was deep fried or cooked in a way that the egg roll shell was incredible hard. My dad ordered a mi (egg noodle) bowl, of which I cannot remember now but was not special. My brother got hu tieu kho tom and it was okay too. All in all, not a bad place for a meal. You get a large portion for a great price.

    (3)

  • Paul V.

    So I went to this place during dinner rush hour with a party of 8, but we managed to get a table in 15 minutes(which was pretty good). Service can be better,but I belive the owner is doing alot to improve on that. For instance food was brought out together within 3 minutes compared to Little Saigon in Westminster down in Southern California where they would bring out two orders, but the other two would come out 10 minutes later. In all good place for View food if you don't use a credit card. Note: According to them debit cards are considered credit cards as well, and ignore the "Accept Personal Checks" sign as they don't accept them regardless.

    (4)

  • Ed C.

    This is one of the more authentic Vietnamese restaurants at eden center along the main strip I tried the vermicelli noodles with pork and spring roll and the broken rice with pork chop. Both were excellent as Vietnamese food staples. Price points were appropriate for being on the main strip. The menu has a lot more exotic options including family style. It was pretty busy for a wednesday night at 8pm when the rest of the mall is usually deserted. Unfortunately cash only which they are clear about in the front. I would give it 4 stars if they took credit card.

    (3)

  • Charlie S.

    Food was fine, but I'm giving one star for the worst waiter I've ever had. They also don't accept credit cards. ATM cost $3. I felt was a little over priced too. I had the chicken stir fry, and crispy egg rolls. Food was good.

    (1)

  • Tiffany Y.

    Came here late afternoon and got a table right away, there were some people waiting when we were leaving, but the staff were pretty attentive to getting a table set up for them. Caramelized lemongrass chicken was pretty flavorful with a hint of sweet and a kick from the ginger, but also a bit too salty for me. We also ordered the shrimp with mixed vegetables and lemongrass chicken vermicelli which were both just ok. The service was not great. They don't seem to have a good process for who's responsible for what. No one was attentive to when we were ready to order. The waiter also didn't bring us our water and tea until we were halfway through our meal. I tried the pho on a previous visit, but thought it was just ok. The caramelized fish was pretty good. Note - it's cash only

    (3)

  • Col S.

    Bring cash - no cards accepted. This place gets five stars for the food, service and value. Came here on a Friday night for dinner. The parking lot was very packed but we found a spot. The place was crowded and our two-person party was asked to share a four seat table with another couple who were already half way through their meal. The table was large enough that it wasn't a problem. The menu is gigantic but thankfully we'd scoped it out online. We ordered the wings, caramelized fish and shrimp and scallop bun. Our server was incredibly helpful and told us the first two were great options but advised against the bun as the shrimp and scallop went very flavorful. We opted for a seafood pho which unfortunately wasn't incredibly flavorful either. The wings and caramelized fish were amazing. The skin on the wings was perfectly crispy and the coating was delicious. These almost reminded me of Korean fried chicken wings. The caramelized fish hot pot was small, served with rice. The dish came out sizzling hot, the sauce was perfect and the fish perfectly cooked. Our whole meal was $35 which is pretty inexpensive. We didn't get dessert or bubble tea but did sea someone walk out with a bug cup if tea that looked delicious.

    (5)

  • Richard C.

    Do you love delicious Vietnamese food?! Then this place is a must. What jumped out at me was that their menu is GINORMOUS....I was somewhat intimidated by the amount of food that they had on there. So my gf and I decided to test out the appetizers by getting the Crispy spring rolls....they were awesome. I usually judge my viet experience by the spring rolls...if they taste amazing then I know that the rest of the meal was going to be awesome. So I was happy with how the rolls came out! My gf and I usually order Pho, but we wanted to be adventurous and try some new things. So we asked the waitress what she thought we should try. She helped us choose #53 Bun Bo Hue (Famous Hue Beef Spicy Soup) and #38 Mi Vit Tiem (yellow Egg Noodle Soup with Five-Spice Duck). I'm so happy that the waitress helped us out bc both selections were uhhh-mazing. The beef spicy soup had an amazing broth...a little hint of spice, but nothing we couldn't handle. My gf actually put a little more sriracha in it. The beef was super tender and the noodles were amazing. The noodles that came with it are the thicker kind, which I'm a bigger fan of. The duck soup came with an entire leg on top of the noodles. The broth had no spice to it, but was def. still delicious. This dish came with the thin rice noodles, which my gf likes instead of the thick noodles. The duck was amazing...cooked perfectly and just thinking back to it is making me almost drool on my keyboard. We will def. be going back....too many things to try on that menu!

    (4)

  • Pete A.

    Was in the area and I was so excited to try some Pho based on the Yelp reviews. Came in on a cold night and ordered the beef broth Pho with French bread. Service was friendly and my food came out relatively quickly. The broth had a good yet slightly sweet flavor that I wasn't expecting. There were a few slivers of onion and about 5 chunks of beef that I was excited to tear into. The beef was inedible. Aside from the fact that the chunks of beef were primarily fat and gristle, the other pieces were as tough as shoe leather. I soaked up the broth with the bread to at least eat something, and even the bread wasn't the greatest. So disappointed :-(

    (2)

  • Sondra F.

    HORRIBLE pho; tastes like dishwater.

    (1)

  • Lisa H.

    I would have given Huong Viet a higher star rating previously, but SERVICE, service, service. One of the food runners yesterday during late lunch (3 or 4pm) ruined it... Here's the story. When our food came out, the food runner was on the other end of my table, so I couldn't see what was in the bowls. He just kept repeating number "60"-something. We all looked around at ourselves, not sure who ordered it. I even asked, "what is it? vermicelli?" (assuming it was; since the other bowl he had in his hand was). After the fifth time repeating the number, he finally said "spicy beef noodle" in which I knew it was Bun Bo hue. I put my hand up, and instead of walking around to my side to give it to me, he reached over everyone at our table and kind of threw it down. AND, cherry on top, he ROLLED HIS EYES AT ME. My mood immediately turned to sour. When he left, our friend asked "did anyone else hear his disgruntled sigh"? Yes... It was the LOUDEST sigh of annoyance I've ever heard. I felt so appalled. He should have mentioned the name of the dish, instead of number. It's his job. I don't order dishes at Vietnamese places by a number, ( I am Viet, and I just say it by dish name). Especially when there are 100+ numbers on a large menu... How would I remember what number it was? I actually had a bad taste in my mouth while eating. That horrible service ruined my meal and time there... My friend from out of town wanted to eat somewhere new, and I felt foolish for even suggesting Huong Viet after that bad service. It was straight-up embarassing. I will never recommend my family or friends here, to have them be treated the way I was. The 4-5 star ratings on Yelp reflect their food. That's their ONLY saving grace; this would have been a one-star for service.

    (2)

  • Jia L.

    Food is okey action is slow, and the room no air conditioning on a hot day, but also cash not credit card! Tipping also help guests directly counted in the bill! Personal feeling good! Of course, this is my personal opinion! Just to give you some advice!

    (2)

  • Kate N.

    Our meal started strong with the lotus root salad. I have no idea what this is dressed with, but it's phenomenal--slightly sweet, sour and spicy, but not overwhelming. And the lotus root itself has a nice crunch to it. The sticky, sweet quail and clay pot fish were also good, if not the best versions of these dishes I've ever had at a Vietnamese restaurant. A side of steamed Chinese broccoli was a great way to sop up some of the clay pot sauce and eat some veggies. But my overall feeling about the meal took a nose dive when I tried the two soups we ordered. The banh canh tom cua had a thick, gelatinous broth, which my friend didn't like. For me the texture of the broth was not a problem, and I liked the thick, chewy noodles, but the broth was just too bland. Plus I did not see any of the crabmeat that was supposed to come in the soup. I tried adding chili paste and fish sauce to punch up the flavor, but in the end we left most of the soup untouched. My mom liked the mi tom cua (very skinny yellow egg noodles with shrimp and crab), but I thought this soup was also lacking any real flavor and again it was missing the crabmeat. If I was in the mood for noodle soup, I would go somewhere else, but I might come back to try some of the other options on the menu. Or just to get some more lotus root salad.

    (3)

  • Myan T.

    This place is NOT a pho restaurant. They make pho but it is probably one of their weaker dishes. If you come here for pho, you're probably going to be disappointed. Huong Viet is a family restaurant that serves dishes you would find in a traditional Vietnamese household and they make these dishes VERY well. These are the dishes that my mom would make and every time we go to Huong Viet, it just tastes like a piece of home. Some of our favorites: Ca kho to: caramelized catfish. Sounds weird but it is DELICIOUS. Order a side of steamed "rau muong" (like an Asian spinach) and dip it into the sauce. You'll thank me later. Banh xeo: crispy tumeric & scallion flavored crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and beansprout. Roll it up with the lettuce, mint & basil and dip it into nuoc mam. DELICIOUS! They are very generous with the filling Tom khang kho tau: jumbo prawns in a prawn-y, garlic-y sauce. Again, order a side of steamed greens and dip it into the sauce. It's to die for. Lotus salad: shaved lotus root with pork, shrimp, nuoc mam, and peanuts. Literally the chosen salad of all Vietnamese celebrations and it is SO delicious!

    (5)

  • Amy H.

    I think the food in Huong Viet is not bad However, the service in Huong Viet still has a lot of room for improvement. They really need to change their attitude and improve the customer service! My colleagues and I went to Huong Viet to order carry-out today. We order two seafood fat noodles, one combination fried noddles and one Thai tea. It was raining when we were there so I asked the head of the servers whether we can stay in the restaurant while waiting for our food. He gave me a strange smile and said NO. There were at least three empty tables at that time. But he did not want us to stay there and wait. Fine. We went to another stores and came back to pick up our orders. When we were back, our noodles were ready and I reminded them that I ordered a Thai tea too. The server head asked another guy to prepare my drink. I told them I don't want ice cubes in my drink (because most of the ice cubes in the restaurants are not clean). I was super upset when I got my drink. They only gave me HALF CUP of the tea!! It was a very unpleasant experience talking with this guy today. I paid more than four bucks for this drink and he only gave me half cup of the drink only because I told him I did not want ice!! I really hate their curstomer service and I will never go back!!

    (1)

  • Phuong H.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. Here is the breakdown: GOOD: - Bun bo hue: hearty and tasty! - Mi vit tim - Lacay noodle soup (can't remember the name) - Prime location in Eden Center - Full of Vietnamese people, meaning the food is decent BAD: - Banh canh: it was bland with hardly any crab - Drunken noodles: no spice whatsoever - CASH ONLY - Long wait, especially on the weekends The service is hit or miss depending on the server. Overall, I'd say this restaurant is OK.

    (3)

  • Maja T.

    I think Huong Viet is the best Vietnamese restaurant in DC metro area. Everything is good and fresh. The service is good, excellent I should say. During lunch time, there's always long line. Come early if you want a table.

    (5)

  • David H.

    Absolutely delicious. loved everything we tried crispy spring rolls are on point. crispy lo mein is soo good. lemongrass is really good. soups are good. need to come back soon.

    (5)

  • Hannah H.

    The hubsters and I decided to check out Huong Viet out for dinner - we've heard a lot about this restaurant, located in the Eden's Plaza, a couple of stores down from Thanh Son Tofu. The menu offers items such as appetizers (spring rolls, soups, wings, salads, shrimp toast, etc.), hot pot soup, rice noodle/egg noodle/rice soups, fried rice, steamed rice options, rice vermicelli/fine vermicelli/rice crepe entrees, fried egg noodles, drunken noodles, chicken/pork/beef/seafood entrees, and vegetable dishes. When we walked in, we were seated right away. I am thinking that service isn't their strong suit, as it took about 5 minutes to get a couple of menus, and another 10 minutes or so to get one of the 4-5 servers' attentions (who were all just sitting around up at the front). We started off with 2 orders of the Cha Gao (item #1), which are the 'famous' crispy spring rolls, filled with ground pork, crab meat, and shrimp. This came with a side of fish sauce with some chili flakes - I was a fan of the fish sauce, but the crispy spring rolls were just 'okay.' I am actually a huge fan of the Cha Gao rolls over at Lotus in Shirlington - these were actually quite underwhelming. For the entrees, I had the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (item #71), which was the rice vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and 1 roll of the Cha Gao (exactly the same as the appetizer) - this came with sliced lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, and fish sauce, all topped with roasted peanuts. The carrots were supposed to be pickled, but mine was just raw, which were just fine (but, I'm sure the pickled version would have been awesome!). I just dumped the whole fish sauce (with the chili flakes) all into the bowl; I actually enjoyed this dish, as the portion was pretty generous (the veggies were fresh, lots of noodles, and there was an ample amount of the grilled pork) - the pork kind of reminded me of the Korean version of the bbq pork; it had a good slightly charred taste to it and flavorful. My husband had the Pho Ga (item #28), which is the chicken pho - we were both not fans of this! The broth really didn't have any flavor, and the chicken meat was kind of weird, so I avoided that. Also, there were no onions and/or green onions T___T Adding in the hoison and the sriracha didn't help it either, and that bowl was pretty much left untouched. I was definitely a fan of the vermicelli bowl with the grilled pork, but would opt out of the spring roll (can order #72 (Bun Thit Nuong), which doesn't come with the spring roll (but, it is the same price as #71, which is kind of weird). This would probably be the only dish I would repeat, and I would probably get it to-go. Servers were being switched up left and right in the main dining area, but we received some of the dishes from Tri Tran, who seemed to be most awesome-est :D but was busy going back and forth from the kitchen. I wished we had him instead T___T Plus, getting the check was another 10 minute wait :P +try to get Tri Tran :D +#71 - Bun Thit Nuong - Vermicelli with Grilled Pork with fish sauce :D +forget about their Cha Gao rolls +bland pho +not the greatest service - highly recommend in getting your orders to-go

    (3)

  • Kevin W.

    Odd, I've been to this place for countless years and only just noticed I never wrote a review for it. This place is a mainstay in Eden Center which is essentially Little Saigon in a strip mall right at Seven Corners. There's plenty of places here that you can get great Vietnamese chow. What makes Huong Viet unique is their excellent Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodles). The flavor of the broth is amazing - I only wish they gave you a little more noodles to accompany the copious amount of meat they serve. The pho here is alright. It's not Pho Sate or Pho 75 good, but it's about the same as what you get a Pho Factory just a few doors down. They have a huge selection of entrees and I also like their spring rolls here, which are nice and crispy but far from greasy. The service is what you expect - quick, attentive and they move fast to get people in and out quickly. It's one of the better spots in Eden Center that's worth hitting up, and don't forget that Bun Bo Hue!

    (4)

  • MD P.

    No refill, even water, the price is ok for lunch but not satisfed since the food was not as described. One time only, and never come back

    (1)

  • Timmy T.

    I have been to many Pho places, including were it originated, Vietnam. I have had bowls of PHO in DC to RVA to SoCal and I know how it should taste and what to expect. I don't think I am a Pho Snob (haha) but I want a good bowl of Pho when I am paying $9 for it which is a slightly high especially considering how saturated the market is in Eden Center and the surrounding area which has probably 40 other Pho restaurants. I really wanted Pho Ga (chicken) but unfortunately they make it here with white meat/chicken strips. The real way to have it is on the bone which adds more flavor to the pho and it's made with dark meat (yumm). So I decided on the usual Pho Dac Biet which has steak slices, flank, tripe and tendon. The amount of noodles so so, broth was average and the meat was already cooked instead of being raw on top which is the way I like it. I have had better pho at other places. Service was quick and the interior is a little cramped which is the norm usually for Vietnamese restaurants. More than likely i'll hit up another place for pho when I am craving it in this area.

    (3)

  • Neal E.

    Had dinner here this evening on the way home from DC to Haymarket. I was exhausted and had missed breakfast and lunch and been consisting on caffeine and water all day - so I needed to stop, rest, and eat. To Eden Center I go! It's on the route home (just off U.S. 50). I chose Huong Viet after reading the menu in the window and verifying they have Pho Ga! Lots of folks dining in here and many more arrived while I was eating. I ordered the Garden Rolls and the Pho Ga. Garden rolls were excellent! I added Sriracha sauce to the peanut dipping sauce as I always do to spice things up. The Pho Ga was excellent! The broth was a tad on the dark side. The Herbage and veggies were all fresh and crisp. The limes juicy. Ample chicken meat. One of the waiters came by while I was eating and pointed my fork out to me - not sure why he felt it necessary to do that. I always eat my Pho with chopsticks and Pho soup spoon - and I don't struggle doing it! I used a lot of Sriracha - both on individual bites, and then adding a bit to the broth at the end before slurping it all down. One thing I forgot to check before I ordered was whether they accept credit cards. They do not. Luckily I had just enough cash to cover dinner - $12.48. Unfortunately, all I had was $12.50 - so I had nothing left for a tip - which made me feel a bit stupid. I looked around the Eden Center for an ATM after I left to see if I could get some cash so I come back and leave a tip - but I could not find one.

    (5)

  • AL K.

    Came in on a weekday rush hour lunch,we were seated after we were told to share a table with another patron. Service was worse than usual.I ordered by number that is on the menu and that is what he wrote down but for some reason they brought me the wrong thing, not to make a big deal out of it I just accepted whAt it was. The server insisted that it was my fault that I shouldn't had told him the number but instead name of the item. Overall, service was bad, no refills, requesting for utensils took forever as in it never came. Bill showed up without us asking for it.

    (2)

  • Lien T.

    My cousin brought me here for lunch. He claimed that Huong Viet was the best that Falls Church had to offer in terms of authentic Vietnamese food. Being from California, where good authentic Vietnamese food is plentiful, I was quite skeptical. It was pretty crowded, but we were seated immediately. We ordered a ca kho to ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ), which is cat fish braised in a clay pot, and a bowl of canh chua ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ), which translates into "sour soup." I would say that these two dishes are staple dishes in the Vietnamese culture and the combination of the two for any meal is pretty traditional. I've tried these two dishes at many other places and they generally taste great. What makes these dishes different at Huong Viet though, is that they used fish filets without any bones. I actually really enjoyed eating the braised cat fish without having to pick out any bones. The cat fish was very flavorful and it had just the right amount of saltiness to complement the white rice. The soup was great too! The broth was very clear, but still nice and hearty. The vegetables were fresh and they even included fresh tomatoes and pineapple slices. My cousin also recommend the che ba mau( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ), which is a Vietnamese dessert. The che was actually really, really good. I really liked how they had fresh pieces of Durian inside the che and the jelly was nice and chewy. Customer service was outstanding. It isn't common for Hispanic people to speak Vietnamese, but our waiter (who was Hispanic) spoke to us in Vietnamese--I was really impressed! I'd recommend coming to Huong Viet for a casual lunch or dinner.

    (4)

  • Julie Z.

    I would recommend this place. First of all, the place has a variety of authentic Vietnamese food which can't be found in the typical Pho or Americanized Vietnamese restaurants. I ordered #37 on the menu - dry noodles with shrimp and like it a lot.

    (4)

  • Andrea C.

    We were really excited about this restaurant based on the reviews, but our appetizer and dinner came a bit below our expectations. This was most likely due to the combination of food we ordered not the food itself. First, we order the roasted quail appetizer which was very good and had a sticky sweet marinade. My boyfriend and I ordered the fish hot pot and seafood combination fried rice. The fish hotpot had the exact same marinade as the quail making the second round cloyingly sweet, there was also a distinct weird aftertaste as well. I had the leftover fish hot pot for lunch the next day and there was no aftertaste, so it may have been the dish it was served in. The fried rice on the other hand was wonderful! The seafood was folded in at the last second keeping it from being overcooked (a rare find in my opinion) and the rice was neither heavy or greasy but light and fluffy-I enjoyed it immensely! We would be open to going back again, but we may try other restaurants at the center.

    (3)

  • Huntting B.

    *disclaimer* As far as Pho in the DC area is concerned this is a 5 star joint. Universally this is a solid 3.35 Pho location. It should not be compared with the glory of To Chao in Oahu or even at the same level as PPQ in San Francisco. The biggest highlight of this place is their broth. It tasted fresh and was very delicious. Unlike some places with fresh broth the restaurant didn't smell like boiled beef either! The jalapenos were very fresh as well, they had a nice kick to them. The noodles were a little too al dente for me and could have been a touch more soft in the noodle soup. This, however, is a matter of taste and you might love it. Regardless of your opinion on this it tastes clear that the noodles are not freshly made each day. The fish sauce was a touch too viscous and sugary tasting for me, but has a nice hint of spicy too it. The cha gio (fried rolls) had great innerds and the exterior was almost there. I liked the flakiness of it but the wrapper for both was too large for the stuff inside causing an odd looking cavern. The grilled pork on vermicelli was the right mix of vegetable, noodle and meat. I did have some noodle left over when I finished the toppings but not too much. The downside to this dish was the lack of "grilled taste" that you got with the pork. Perhaps this is another taste item but the grilled pork should end up with a little crispiness to it. It would appear that there were two reasons for this failure: 1) the pork was thicker than normal and the pieces not chopped as much (which would expose more corners for singy goodness), 2) it probably wasn't grilled enough, a common and sadening failure.

    (4)

  • Alison S.

    Been here a couple of times so have only tried a couple of dishes over all. All have been good so far. Came here based on Yelp reviews. The crispy spring rolls are great. I've had the Vermicelli with grilled Chicken and another with Grilled Beef / Pork. I prefer the Fine Vermicelli though. Will have to try their Ban Xeo next time. Both times we've been has been at the weekend so around lunch time there is always a wait. We got there around 2pm and there was still a bit of a wait. They only take Cash here so come prepared. If there is a line just get in line but make sure you move inside the first set of doors when it gets to your turn. They just come out and get you if they see you there. They won't take names or anything. A bit of a weird system and rather disorganized in my opinion. Although you might want to ask what the wait time might be if you see it very busy. Food is good, but service is so-so ..... not terrible per se but just a little confusing.

    (4)

  • Cory L.

    This place has good food, but whats up with their servers and the main guy at the register. Last week I asked our server for utensils as the food came out. He stares me down and says in broken english, "I tell you before I bring them ok" and he stares me down while walking away from our table. Im like wtf. He never said he was bringing them before, and I should be able to ask where the utensils are. Does this guy not know that I can literally put him in a choke hold and knock out that attitude? Ok I joke, but still, smile once, and don't stare people down. Not cool, not cool. Tone it down a notch. Karma is a b.....

    (2)

  • Rachel T.

    After hearing some wonderful reviews of this restaurant from some friends, my boyfriend and I decided to the check this place out. It was our first experience at Eden Center. We only waited for a table for five minutes, but when we sat down we were ignored by the wait staff. The couple next to us sat down at the same time and ordered/received their food before we were even acknowledged. The food did come quickly and the presentation was nice. I was very happy with the spring rolls-- the best I have had in the DMV since I moved here. I've been searching for a place with good peanut sauce. My entree (seafood vermecelli #90 ) was okay, but the entire time I was jealous of my boyfriend's drunken noodles (which were delicious). I would have given 3 stars, but honestly the staff was rude to us and it ruined the experience for me. We didn't realize that it was cash only (my bad, I didn't look at yelp before hand) and one of the servers gave me an attitude when on of us had to run to get cash. It would have been nice if it said "cash only" somewhere in the restaurant. I will probably give this place a second chance, as I didn't try out any soup. I'm a big fan of good Vietnamese soup.

    (2)

  • Lucy X.

    I'm glad I came here for the first time, actually first restaurant in Eden, with a couple of experienced, particularly Viet friends. Everything they ordered was nailed down to a T, and I'm extremely sad and embarrassed to admit that I've never REALLY experienced Vietnamese food outside of pho and a few rice and noodle dishes. I hate that I don't know the name of any of the dishes they ordered, but I can assure you that even if you come here without any idea of Vietnamese food, anything you get won't disappoint, because the food here is just THAT good. Seriously, 'as good as it gets!' DEF coming back.

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    One of my favorite places to eat at the Eden Center! The staff and the owner are really nice and friendly. Definitely somewhere my family and I frequent!

    (5)

  • Vivian C.

    Huong Viet is the best place to eat at Eden Center! It's cheap and the food is authentic and flavorful. My favorite dish is bun thit nuong: rice vermicelli with grilled pork. This dish mixed in with fish sauce, lettuce, and peanuts tastes perfect together! Yeah, the ingredients sounds simple, but the flavor of the grilled pork is incredible. The rice vermicelli also gets perfectly coated with fish sauce and the seasoning of the pork so I end up looking like a pig, slurping up all of that yummy goodness. I also love their cha gio or spring rolls. They're quite pricey, about $2 per spring roll, but these are the best ones you will ever EAT! They're crunchy, crispy, and when dunked inside fish sauce they will be part of your craving fits FOREVER! I always order their che ba mau, rainbow drink/three color pudding. It has just the right portion of jelly, beans, and coconut milk to be a memorable and sweet accompaniment to your meal! This place definitely lives up to its hype. It's cheap, delicious, and authentic!

    (5)

  • Irene F.

    First of all this place is cash only. Second of all this place is SOOOOO much better than that Four Sisters place that the food critics at the Washington Post tell you to go to. I swear they are on the pay roll or something. That place looks nicer on the inside, but if you're interested in fabulous food, then go to Huong Viet. BTW- that parking lot is ridiculous- so be prepared for that when you go. So- every time I make the trek out there- I always get the same things because I love it too much to stray... Soups: Canh Cua Tom - Sweet And Sour Shrimp Soup Canh Chua Ca Bong Lau - Sweet and Sour Fish Soup Entrees: Bun Bo Nuong Sa - Grilled Beef With Lemongrass With Rice Noodles Ca Kho To - Caramel Fish In Hot POt Suon Ram Sa Ot - Salted Porks's Rib With Lemongrass They also have unique bubble tea drinks like jackfruit, durian, sapota (my favorite), and lychee boba. PS: Don't get pho here.

    (4)

  • Ticia P.

    The food is good but the rating is for the TERRIBLE service we just got at this place. Waiters could not care less for their customers and it seems like you offend them when you ask for help. The floors are also super dirty. There are other places at Eden center with as good food and much better service!

    (1)

  • Lily B.

    CASH/CHECK ONLY. But so worth that hassle. Now that that's out of the way, go here immediately and order #72 BÚN THT NNG (Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Pork). Unbelievable. When we first found this place we went every friday for about 6 weeks straight. It's very inexpensive and quick. If you have to wait for a table it won't be for more than a few minutes. However, if you're only two, you might get seated with another couple at a four-top table (but the tables are large enough that you're not awkwardly close).

    (5)

  • Kon T.

    Like many other ratings. The food is definitely great and authentic. I rated a star less because of a waiter who must really had a horrible day. I asked him for a sauce dish and he looked at me like he did not understand English. He is serving to tourist and English is a must. At the end he still did not bring the sauce dish. Basically one rotten apple did not ruin the food. I still do recommend this place if you are around the area. The restroom is decent but not the cleanest.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth W.

    I saw all the great reviews on Yelp and was excited to try a new Vietnamese restaurant. The inside looks nice, higher end tables and chairs than you would normally see at a Vietnamese restaurant. I thought that was the highlight of the place. I thought the food was only so-so. I ordered the spring rolls to start. They were good. I like to ask for a side of fish sauce with my spring rolls and the fish sauce was not very good. It tasted a little bland and was lacking flavor. My husband ordered pho thai (rare meat) and asked for his meat on the side. The waiter quickly said "no, we can't do that". Really? This is the first place I have seen that has said no to meat on the side. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, and barely ate a few bites. The broth tasted like pho masked as another soup, a big disappointment! I haven't been back and don't plan to.

    (1)

  • Phi N.

    It's in Eden center, Vietnamese central basically... There are like no american cars in the parking lot, probably means a lot of bad drivers though. hahah. The store next door sells cds and blasts Vietnamese music like all day/night; pretty crazy The restaurant is as fancy as Presents which is where we were trying to go at first. But the food is probably better here (maybe about the same), and the portions are much larger. And no wait either! Sodas come in cans, so you don't have to worry about carbonation. Service was actually real good, tehy noticed that we were ordering a lot so they asked if we wanted to be moved to a larger table. The waiter came around plenty of times to check up on us-- not your typical asian restaurant... 122. Suon Ram Sa Ot - Salted Porks's Rib With Lemongrass is the best dish I ordered. Might be too salty for your taste but I fully enjoyed these ribs. It's the only order of mine that didn't make it into the goody bag we brought home... 17. Canh Chua Ca Bong Lau - Sweet and Sour Fish Soup This order was probably the next best dish we were served. pretty tasty but I am not a fan of fish. the soup was delicious though. Mix it with your rice and eat up! I might ask for it without celery next time though; don't like it too much. 140. Ca Kho To - Caramel Fish In Hot Pot This dish was okay, again, I don't like fish so I didn't eat much of it. But the sauce was actually really great. I used the sauce on my rice, just didn't eat the fish... 112. Ga Xao Xa Ot - Chicken With Chilli and Lemongrass This item was just average, nothing special for lemon grass chicken. 132. Bo Xao Cai Lan - Beef With Chinese Broccoli This dish was the least tasty. You have to dip it into dish sauce, or soy sauce if you prefer... but either way, it needed more taste. The mushrooms were probably teh best part of this dish.

    (4)

  • Jim U.

    I am not going to be able to get good Vietnamese food for awhile, so I made a special trip to Eden Center last night for one last amazing bowl of pho. My goodness is it good at Huong Viet! Specifically I ordered the Pho Dac Biet. It arrived in a good sized bowl with just the sweetest aroma that was intoxicating and inviting at the same time. The noodles were excellent. The beef was generously portioned and really took up the flavors of the broth. It was appropriately prepared as well. The side items that one can fold in were especially fresh with strong natural tastes -- the jalapenos were wonderful. Every flavor was en pointe in this dish. Bravo! Additionally I had as an appetizer, the Bi Cuon which were two shredded pork rolls. These were pretty good, but they were not standout items. The service was abrupt and poorly timed with the pho arriving as I had the first roll in my mouth. I was also displeased to learn that this place is CASH ONLY, and that nearest ATM machine was a healthy walk past the shopping center to a gas station. But these nits aside, the pho was good enough to keep the 5 star rating -- not bad! So how does this compare to good pho in Manhattan? I have yet to have a bowl of pho there that is as good as this!

    (5)

  • Windi L.

    I've had Pho from sea to shining sea. From Seattle to Cali to right here in the DMV. Perhaps I have just not yet stumbled upon a greater place for all intensive purposes of this review, I give it 5 stars for I have yet to experience better. The Pho list here is HUGE, unlike any other Pho shop I've stepped foot in. Variety is good when eating pho especially if you don't feel like the average "beef tendon and lung" most places offer. I feel the pho here is filled with flavor and the broth exceptional. I've tried a few but have stuck with the #34 Wonton noodle soup w/ Pork and shrimp. Me like. On occasion I've stepped away from the pho and had some of their other dishes. In Seattle we called them Viet salads but here it's just noodles with salad, dumplings and a meat. Sorry my yelp friends, I forget the exact name but I have yet to be let down by Huong Viet. I've been tempted to try other establishments in Eden's Center but since I've never been disappointed, why bother. :-) They've recently started adding bubble/boba tea. Cash only

    (5)

  • Elaine C.

    How have I been to Eden Center and not come to this place?? I journeyed here one rainy evening with some friends craving soup. We started with the #1 crispy spring rolls (so savory and crunchy!) which left us wondering why we only ordered one serving. For our main entree I ordered the #45 bahn banh tom cua which was slightly disappointing (the broth needed more flavor, but the thick noodles were an interesting texture) or maybe it just paled in comparison to the #53 bun bo hue my friend ordered. We ended the night by stuffing our already full bellies with the three color pudding dessert. Excellent food, 4 stars cause of the disappointing broth, but everything else was on point.

    (4)

  • Jess C.

    I wish I read the reviews here before I came because everyone was right. The pho ($7.50) here is NOT GOOD. It was way too salty. If I ever come here again, I would order anything but the pho. The setting is good here though, somewhere I would take my grandparents to.

    (2)

  • Emese B.

    Try the shrimp-pork "crepes", and the lemongrass chicken - were both very tasty. Nice, friendly service too.

    (4)

  • Nehal N.

    3.5 stars! Damn i crave a big bowl of pho after a long hard day, but in DC there's NOTHING. Luckily Eden center does provide some satisfaction only a short metro ride away. I was craving Bun Bo Hue, with its hot spicy broth and variety of meat pickins! I usually get this (back home) with pho noodles, which I think make them a little tastier to eat (texture wise). Either way it definitely had all the flavors spot on, but the only thing missing (and keeping it away from that 4 star) is that is lacked every kind of meat i'm used to. I love my bun bo hue with some more tendon, tripe, and pig's blood, instead it was a little light on the meat in general :( This is also in the $7-8 range of food, and back in California I'm dependent on great $5 vietnamese food! But maybe i should just give up hope on comparing anything to California (hmpf). So the price range also brought down the star power. Either way, this place definitely keeps me happy, and it will make you happy too!!! I will definitely come back to try out more of their dishes.

    (3)

  • Jaye V.

    Banh xeo is the best in DC. Crispier than Hai Duong's (which is also really good), but with less variety and amount of herbs (like red perilla), and with fatty slices of pork that nearly burst out of the crepe. Tons of shrimp cooked right into the batter. Like Hai Duong, the bo luc lac/shaken beef is made with a Maggi-green chile dipping sauce instead of the salt/white pepper/lime I'm used to. They'll bring it on request, insisting that the Maggi sauce is better :). The meat they use is like filet mignon, and melts in your mouth. The tomatoes and veggies needed a little help though; it didn't help that tomatoes are out of season right now. The cha gio/spring rolls are excellent. They've achieved the elusive, hard-to-attain super crispiness in their spring roll skin, without resorting to the Chinese wheat ones. I'm thinking their wrappers have the perfect amount of rice to tapioca starch ratio. Don't get the pho here; the broth is too bland. It's primarily a dinner foods place. They have a local mussels special that looked really good - that and seafood dishes and the bun bo hue are popularly ordered items by Vietnamese. I was tempted to order the mi (egg noodles) with pork short ribs special... there are just so many dishes to pick from, it would take tons of visits (or bring a big group of people) to sample a good variety of them. Portions are somewhat smaller than the huge ones at Hai Duong. Fun when the sassy Latino busboy won't speak anything but Vietnamese to you, and you respond in Spanish. Fun also to see the bewildered looks of older Vietnamese couples when he jokes fluently with them. Consistently packed. Cash only.

    (4)

  • B L.

    Pho is its strength. Traditional MSG infused meaty broth. Not so great service due to language barrier.

    (3)

  • Anne C.

    We went to Song Que and the nice guy there recommended this place to us--he wrote out the restaurant name and even wrote down the name of a dish we should get!!!! Everything was delicious!! We first started with the Goi Cuon, or garden rolls with pork & shrimp! Then we got 42. Hu Tieu Dai Dac Biet - Saigon Pork & Shrimp with transparent Noodle Soup and 60. Com Tam Bi Suon Cha - Crushed Rice With Shredded Pork And Grilled POrk ANd Pork Loaf!! Both were very delicious and solid viet food. since I'm not viet and unless I'm getting yummy homecooked viet food at my friends' houses, this is where I'm coming when I'm craving some yummy viet fooD! :)

    (4)

  • Geof B.

    Fast service, even though the place is often busy. Cash only though. Invariably, we forget and one of us has to run to the atm across the parking lot. The menu is big but I can't speak for anything other than the pho. They consistently have really good broth and good meat.

    (4)

  • Charles H.

    The bun bo hue was outstanding! Full of flavor but not too spicy. The serving size was just right as well. Wait time was minimal. Bring cash unless you want to wash dishes or work part-time as a server. Must speak Vietnamese if the latter comes to play.

    (4)

  • Jess N.

    First off, it's CASH ONLY! I don't think there's even a sign posted outside. They will point to the little sign by the bar and laugh at you if you try to pay with credit card. No joke, I've seen it. The food is good and the menu is extensive. I love the banh canh tom cua - udon with shrimp cakes and crab meat soup. I don't know how they get that broth so flavorful and in the perfect semi thick consistency. It's a must try if you like soup and seafood. I come here just for that. Onto the service, well, it's horrible. You have to wave a server down. If they're lazy, you're SOL. They will chit chat with one another while making eye contact with you. They spilled my drink on my lap once, threw the napkin on the table at me and then carried on. Like really?The man at the register, the one with the mustache, refuses to even speak to you or make eye contact. WTF?!?! It never fails...each and every time. The rudest wait staff I have dealt with in Eden. They only got the second star because of the food.

    (2)

  • Jon H.

    If you were to compare Huong Viet to places in the Bay Area or in Orange County - it would pale in comparison. But when judging Huong Viet, I'd consider it to be one of the best places on the east coast for good viet food. We had the lemongrass chicken vermicelli and the combo crispy pan friend noodles. Everything was very well done in the most traditional viet sense. The menu had a lot of other traditional fare, lots of pho, noodles, and rice. If you know what good viet food is like, come to Huong Viet for some pretty good viet food for the east coast. Unfortunately, if you do know good viet, you won't be blown away.

    (4)

  • Justin C.

    Having eaten at half a dozen different Vietnamese places around DC (well let's be real, they're all in VA), my journey is always in search of the next great bowl of pho or banh mi sandwich, but rarely is anything else offered outside the occasional spring roll. At Huong Viet I finally got a taste of some of the other flavors of Vietnam, all of which were strong and wonderful, and really made me curious as to what else might be out there. We happened to catch them in the last hour of business, which worked out well because there was no wait for seating and the food was very prompt in delivery. Quail is one of my favorite birds, because it is usually very tender, and maintains a fair amount of gamey meat flavor, but still subtle enough for people who don't like to experiment to comfortably try. When I heard about the chim cut quay "roasted quails" ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ) here, I knew I had to taste what they were doing with these little tasty birds. The glaze used here is fantastic, with lots of sweetness but not quite overpowering in that way, allowing a lot of the natural bird flavor to still come through. They are very sticky though, and since there really isn't any other way to eat them than by hand expect a trip to the bathroom for a good wash before continuing your meal. They did a great job not overcooking the meat too, something very easy to do with small fowl like quail. I do wish they had chopped the basil and sprinkled over the quail, instead of just leaving big heaps of it whole on top, since it's not like I'm going to just take a bite out of herb each time I eat some of the quail, but the flavors were good enough without it to not be a major deal. There are close to 200 items on the menu here, so deciding on your "main" dish can be a bit overwhelming, however many things are just the same versions of each other with just rice or various noodles as the changing ingredient. The menu is in both Vietnamese and English though, so if you're diligent you can quickly find something to suit your tastes. We chose the bun bo nuong sa "rice vermicelli with grilled lemongrass beef" for something hearty ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ) as well as the ca kho to "caramelized fish in hot pot" ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ) to contrast with some spicier flavors and softer texture. The flavors in the beef turned out to be great, and I developed a further appreciation for lemongrass, something I had always loved in soups and broths but never seen so religiously applied to one specific protein. The vermicelli was the only letdown, since it was more like one big cake that had to be cut into individual portions. If it were steeped in some of the beef juices before serving it would be perfect for mixing together. I think they put the bits of lettuce on the side in order to make wraps, but none of the pieces we received were really conducive for this. The fish was exceptional. I would go back to Huong Viet for this dish alone had the other items not turned out to be so great as well. The spices come through brilliantly, without having too much heat that you can't continue to eat bite after bite. The fish is cut into small bites already, and the texture of each one was soft as butter and just melted away when you began to chew. It comes with a heaping bowl of steamed rice, but I just ate it plain because it really doesn't need anything else. We ended our meal with one of their coconut jelly "drink/dessert" ( yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… ). I'm really not sure how to classify this, but I'm guessing it's meant to be consumed after the meal. Since I've rarely had overly spicy Vietnamese food, it seemed more like a singular item, when compared to Thai food where something like this would be wonderful to occasionally snack on throughout the entire meal, acting as a balance to all the hot peppers. The flavor was pretty good, being true to the coconut, but the texture is so one dimensional that it gets a bit old about halfway through, even when sharing. Also, our coconut was not as fresh as the one our dining companions had, and the flesh was really difficult to scrape off without exerting too much pressure, so we ended up wasting all the meaty parts of it. The prices here are very reasonable, considering the decent portion sizes and quality of the dishes you receive. I do wish the wait staff was a bit more attentive though, as we never once saw our waiter after we ordered, except to bring us the bill. This meant I finished my water not long after the appetizer and sat with an empty glass for the remainder of the meal. I've had this experience at many Vietnamese places before though, so perhaps it's just a cultural thing.

    (5)

  • Linda P.

    My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Quick service and the fish sauce is made just perfectly! I love the banh hoi thit nuong (grilled pork with thin vermicelli) and also the steamed clams in red sauce is amazing. Oh and the roasted or fried quails are so tasty!

    (5)

  • dance t.

    This place is authentic! Real Vietnamese speaking their native language. I had the spring rolls and beef & tendon pho. Pretty good but no jalapeño. The decor is old school and nothing fancy. Kinda loud atmosphere. We were not served tea and my suspicion is because we spoke English. Doesn't matter. Food is good. Prices are average to high when compared to New York City.

    (4)

  • Jane D.

    On our final night in Falls Church, after a very long hike in Scotts Run Nature Preserve and a visit with our friend's newborn baby, we again found our bellies empty and the hour late. We'd been planning on doing a sit-down dinner at Huong Viet, another Tom Sietsema-endorsed restaurant a few doors down from Tay Do in Eden Center. But given the late hour and the tired doggie in the car, we opted for takeout, instead. After a quick look at the small-print, four-page long menu, we settled on the cha gio (spring rolls), pho dac biet (with flank, steak and tendon), bo luc lac ("shakey beef" with green peppers and onion) and com ga sa ot (steamed rice with caramelized lemongrass chicken and chilies). I'm not really in a position to say much about the cha gio since they were a bit soft by the time we ate them. The filling of pork, carrots and other vegetables was unobjectionable and the wrapper probably would've been delicious fresh out of the fryer. Instead of pho dac biet, I somehow ended up with pho bo vien (with meatballs only). I'm not sure whether the restaurant misunderstood or just made an executive decision to send me home with meatballs because they thought it'd be better for takeout -- but I was a bit disappointed I couldn't directly compare it to Tay Do's version. Huong Viet's pho broth was slightly heavier in taste and darker in color than Tay Do's, and slightly sweeter. It was served with chopped cilantro and chives, and a huge amount of basil, mung bean sprouts and lime on the side. For the basic broth, I liked Tay Do's simple, light broth just a bit better. Vegetables and herbs at both restaurants were very fresh. Huong Viet's version of bo luc lac was unidimensionally sugary, without pungent, bitter, sour or spicy components -- i.e. no fish sauce, vinegar or lime juice notes, no bitter watercress or pickled vegetables, and no black pepper or bird chilies -- to cut the sweetness. The beef was not all that tender, but it was a flavorful, chewy cut, probably something like tri-tip, and nicely seared on the outside. Huong Viet served its version stirfried with green peppers and onion, with iceberg lettuce and tomato on the side. The com ga sa ot also suffered a bit from the overenthusiastic addition of sugar, but a good strong dose of lemongrass and some mild heat helped add some balance. I think Mr. Jane D. enjoyed the dish a lot, even though I kept telling him he'd die of scurvy if he didn't eat some of the tomatoes and green peppers from the bo luc lac. I do wish we'd ordered a vegetable side of some sort instead of the pho or cha gio: The meat dishes were very -- overwhelmingly, unhealthily -- meat heavy. In general, though I enjoyed our meals in Falls Church, I do wonder if the Vietnamese food scene there is all its cracked up to be. Fairfax County has a significant Vietnamese American population and I was expecting food to be better than what we tried. It's entirely possible that we either ordered poorly or chose our restaurants poorly, based on writeups in somewhat mainstream, gringo sources like Chowhound, The Washington Post and The Washingtonian. If anyone wants to point me to better Vietnamese restaurants in the D.C. area, I'm all ears!

    (3)

  • Brittany H.

    Damn good Vietnamese food (minus their pho, i would never get pho here). It gets 5 stars because they have the largest variety of Vietnamese food I have ever seen.....(aside from Little Saigon).. and you better believe that all the dishes are pretty good too. It also makes it very difficult to choose what I want to eat..... I've been meaning to try "banh uot" but I always end up choosing something else. I am Vietnamese and I don't think I need to describe to you the contents and how delicious their food is but I guess I will do it anyways, for those less familiar. Their meat is never dry, their sweet soy with hot peppers over rice is bomb, consistent good fish sauce and their broth soup is very flavorful. I never worry about it being bland. Maybe I should revoke a star until I try everything on the menu. Can't help it, when I like a certain dish, I have a tendency to order the same thing. Some of my faves - banh hoi (with the shrimp paste on sugar cane or regular meat is fine too), banh canh with crab & shrimp, rice plates, hu tieu nam vang, and bun ga. this is a pretty extensive list...i didn't realize i liked a lot of their entrees. Self-evident favorite i'd say. Mmmmm...yummy. Did I mention very inexpensive too?! You can't charge an ass load for vietnamese food, because 1) nobody will pay for it 2) everybody knows what the ingredients are... hence, nobody will pay for it!

    (5)

  • Ryan R.

    The Vietnamese rice Crepes were delicious and filling. Service was fast and the food was quick to come to the table.

    (4)

  • Mary Fletcher J.

    I love Vietnamese food, and my favorite is Huong Viet Restaurant, which is conveniently located in the Eden Shopping Center near Seven Corners in Falls Church, VA. I have to admit, I get the same dish because grilled pork dish, because it's so delicious. Their spring rolls are AMAZING. Anyway, the grilled pork dish is just a fun dish to eat, especially with chop sticks. It has a little bit of everything: rice noodles, spring roll, meat, and some crunchy raw veggies that are like a salad. Everything tastes flavorful and fresh. Huong Viet introduced me to bubble tea, and now I'm hooked. Bubble Tea is a like a frozen smoothie with pearls of tapioca. The pearls almost have the texture of gummy bears, but softer. You drink it with a fat straw. Try it -- I think you'll like it!

    (5)

  • Nina T.

    Went here with my family while we were visiting the area, and no one was satisfied with their food. Tried the bun bo hue due to some good reviews and was sorely disappointed. Was barely spicy and mostly just sickenly sweet but maybe others like that sort of thing who knows. Spring rolls were dry. Boyfriend asked for jalepenos for his egg noodle soup, which was also sweet and bland. First guy gave him a look and said "you want jalepenos for that...?" I'm sorry but that's normal at all the asian places in Houston, and I assure you we have an abundance of Vietnamese restaurants. Even so, just give the customer what he wants! Whats even worse is we see him just sitting behind the counter eating and not even acknowledging my bf's request. Had to ask 3 additional people before an actual helpful waiter brought it out immediately. I guess they treat non-Vietnamese people better, which attributes to the good reviews and awards, but with the mediocre food, I would not recommend this place anyway. Go to rice paper a couple doors down instead, they actually accept card and treat their customers right!

    (1)

  • Eve L.

    It's alright. Always packed, cash only, food is not outrageously better than anywhere else in Eden. Service isn't that friendly and if you order something extra (like a lime), they won't ever remember, so you have to keep on asking. By then, you just eat your food and forget about the lime.

    (3)

  • Xuan L.

    Cash only and over priced!!!! Food is not good. Avoid this place!!!!!!! Never go to this place again.

    (1)

  • Sarah S.

    Caramelized fish pot was quite good, and would come here again for that. Quail appetizer was OK, but difficult to eat, and the shakey beef was decent, but nothing that would make me want to come here.

    (3)

  • Stephanie N.

    Love the food here, with the Ca Kho To as my top choice. The Kanh Chua and Com Ga Sa Ot are great as well. The restaurant itself is very tight spaced. Service however, sucks. They are efficient but will never present you with a friendly face. With the restaurant usually crowded, waiting is usually expected and it's very complicated just to get a table. If it weren't for the delicious food, Huong Viet would get a 1 star. P.S. they only accept cash!

    (3)

  • John K.

    Grilled Prawns Vermicelli noodle bowl. Prawns still intact with all the goodness. Lordy. I'm about to go back right now!

    (4)

  • Tu H.

    I've been coming here since I was in high school, over 20 yrs and the food has always been delicious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, it's my go to place when I have family or friends from out of town visit and whenever someone ask me where's a good Vietnamese restaurant to eat.

    (4)

  • Claudia J.

    Following the reviews of Kimy H., Leslie, and Kevin S. we found ourselves here on a Saturday night. :::4.5 STARS::: Half a star was deducted for skimp meat portions provided with the Pho. Upon doing our research we ordered: -Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish in Hot Pot): I lovvveeee how the hot pots kept the fish hot throughout the duration of the meal. The fish (catfish) was fresh, the sauce not overwhelming, and went well with the side of rice. Seafood lovers this is a must try. -Garden Rolls: see pic! -Spring Rolls: light, crispy deliciousness with plenty of fish sauce for dipping -Pho Ga: The broth was divine, flavorful, a dark broth, the veggies were fresh... plenty of noodles...HOWEVER, my Burke Pho spot (H Pho) does give more meat. Dunno, felt a little skimp on chicken... -PH C BIT: delicious... same skimpin' on the meat comment -PH TÁI: delicious.. same skimpin' on the meat comment -Grilled Pork Chops: see pic! Bottom line: This place hits the spot! Next time, we'll order extra meat. Random Fascinating Fact: They have a Spanish server, Jose, lovely guy... Umm... even Jose speaks Vietnamese!!! LOL... he told me he learned just working there for the past three years. I was IMPRESSED!

    (5)

  • David L.

    Food is excellent. The Vietnamese service is ok for a Asian restaurant. We got soft shell crab and bun Bo hue. It took about 20 minutes for the items to come out and it was worth the weight. 5 stars for food and 3 stars for service.

    (4)

  • H B.

    What can be said that hasnt already been said? This place makes delicious pho also quail. Its cash only.

    (5)

  • Jeff O.

    Cheep, cheerful, and always crowded, Huong Viet is doing it right. Not every dish on the menu is lights out, but they do the Vietnamese classics right: pho, banh xeo (crispy crepe), bun, caramelized fish in clay pot, and grilled meats. Been going to this place for 10 years, and there has been no drop-off in quality. Sure, the decor is a bit cheesy, and the restaurant is indeed cash-only, but these things only seem to add to my enjoyment of the place. There is something deliciously old-fashioned about Huong Viet. Yes, there are flashier and better places in Eden Center, but Huong Viet is an old friend that I always enjoy.

    (4)

  • Huong P.

    We Loved this restaurant and visit it every time I make it across the Potomac to Virginia. Simply amazing authentic food and generous servings . I would love to meet the chefs and cooks behind this kitchen because good Vietnamese food is hard to make consistently perfect all the time, and they certainly are that good from the very first customer on Sunday morning opening to the last late customer Saturday night. It's really fun and satisfying to watch my 10 years old slowing wrap steamed rice vermicelli noodles sheets together with the savory grilled pork and eat it with his fingers happily until the whole large platter of meat is gone, asking for more noodle sheets of course.... It's his favorite place in Eden because this place gives him this dish, along with perfect roast quail appetizers and young coconut drinks. My favorites are their fantastic spring crispy rolls, huge bowl of wonderful tamarind fish soup ( canh chua ca), and pretty much anything else grilled. Best restaurant for a widest choice of good dishes in Eden.

    (5)

  • Tanya S.

    I treated my dad to dinner last night. We walked through Eden Center and this looked pretty good. There's lots of paper and stuff outside and inside saying that it has been in Washingtonian and highly rated locally and that the Obama's went here. My dad ordered the #5 - small pho appetizer and #106 drunken noodles with seafood. I ordered the #45 Huang Viet Famous fat noodle soup with crab and shrimp cake. My dad really liked the pho; the seafood in the drunken noodles was good, but they hadn't washed the vegetables enough so there was grit/sand/dirt in it. The flavor of my dish was fine; the noodles were tasty. The shrimp cake was fine. My problem was they had not cleaned the crab, so every bit of crab I was picking endoskeleton out of my mouth. Yuck. Is that how Vietnamese eat crab? I hope not. The waiter disappeared and never asked us how things were. The water guy filled our glasses enough, which was fine. I had wanted to look at the dessert menu, but the water guy who spoke no English dropped off the check in a GTFO kind of manner when we hadn't requested it. My dad tried to ask the guy about dessert and the guy was either clueless or blew us off. If they wanted us to GTFO, then we would. We paid and left. Based on that experience, I wouldn't go back. I don't care if it's highly rated. Or good cheap eats. My dad says he'd go back for the pho. I say I'll never go back. If I could have given 0 stars, I would have.

    (1)

  • Elizabeth B.

    This is a busy, cash only restaurant frequented by many Vietnamese as well as in the know gringas like me. Everything was delicious, and service was fast and friendly. My friend, who spent a month traveling in Vietnam, declared it the best Vietnamese food he's found outside Vietnam. Worth a trip!

    (4)

  • Tony N.

    I recommend the quails very good and the rice with chicken ro ti style. It was worth the wait.

    (3)

  • Gregg M.

    Carol W and I were looking for lunch in Eden Center. Since there was no shortage of options to be found, we consulted our always-helpful Yelp app. Huong Viet Restaurant seemed to be at the head of the class based on its reviews, especially from Yelpers whose opinions I've come to trust. Anyway, we stepped into the restaurant at around 1pm on a Saturday afternoon. Every table in the relatively small, cramped dining room was taken and there was another party in line ahead of us waiting for a table to come open. After a short ten-minute wait, a table finally came open. Huong Viet is full-service Vietnamese restaurant with an expansive menu. Since it was just lunch and we had a lot of errands yet to be done, we decided to keep it relatively light. We split an order of Goi Cuon, summer rolls with shrimp and pork ($3.95). Our rolls were pretty standard in terms of size, composition, and flavor. Enjoyable, better than average, but nothing "wow". I passed on pho, my usual go-to selection, and opted for the Bun Bo Hue, their "famous" Hue beef spicy soup ($8.50). yelp.com/biz_photos/PEna… My soup was hot, spicy, and beefy. As for the level of spiciness, it possessed above average heat (but I like tongue blistering spice), but it was not overwhelming. Yet, it wasn't just one note, spicy, as there was a very nice combination of spices and seasonings with the meat, noodles, and vegetables, which really made for a hearty, satisfying bowl of soup. It was a nice change of pace from my regular pho. I pushed back from the table pleased. I've almost always felt that restaurants, especially ones serving Asian cuisines, which are able to attract multi-generational families must be doing something right in terms of execution and authenticity. Based on my experience and looking around the dining room at my fellow diners, Houng Viet is doing it right.

    (4)

  • Joanna M.

    I came here with a friend to order take out. I ordered the Pho #1 to go and an order of spring rolls. Pho to go is not the best idea....noodles are mush and you must assemble yourself which is fine but I think it looses it's oomph and never as good as when you eat it in restaurant. I'm used to Pho75 and think that is supreme but Huong Viet's pho is decent and on the better side. I would definitely come back to try other dishes and their bubble tea. CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Antonio C.

    Had the summer rolls and caramelized fish here. The summer rolls were good standard fare. The fish was excellent and had really great flavor. My friend and I went on a Sunday and it was extremely busy. It took a while to order, but once we did the food came out pretty quickly. Great place, I'll definitely come back.

    (4)

  • Linda N.

    This is my all time favorite spot to grab authentic vietnamese food. It's hard to find a nice bowl of bun rieu so I was surprised to see it there with all of the traditional ingredients. The sad thing about this place is that it's cash only and also, the service can be very slow at times, especially when they're busy. I had to wait at least 10 minutes for them to even notice that I was there... But the food is worth it

    (4)

  • Caroline C.

    Smells weird, no A/C, terrible service, amazing food, yummy boba. Conclusion: next time, I'll do carry out.

    (4)

  • Kim T.

    A majority of the staff here seemed to not care about their jobs. The only helpful person of the staff was the busboy. He was polite and attentive. The wait staff didn't check up on us, it was late lunch so they weren't busy. Although there were 2 ppl behind the counter, the check wasn't ready for us. The man behind the counter also had the nerve to state his opinion on who should pay the bill. Does he really have the right to say something? And they seemed to do nothing about the boisterous Vietnamese man( possibly a coworker?) complaining about his job. The food was ok. The marinade for the grilled meat was too sweet and the lemon chicken seemed to have the same note: sweet and Not lemony. The shaking beef could've been more tender, but it was edible, it came with nuoc mam and not lime juice. So if you prefer the lime juice, you've gotta ask. The seafood stir fried thick noodle tasted fine also.

    (2)

  • David N.

    Huong Viet is one of those Vietnamese restaurant that straddles the line of authentic cuisine for the Viet but still is palatable for the Western taste. Like most restaurant of its genre, the décor is minimal table and chairs communal style with 4 tops on the side. Of course, a restaurant doesn't say upscale without crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I've found the taste and portions here are just right. It tastes like my mom's cooking, even my mom says it tastes like her cooking and that's a compliment when it comes from an Asian woman. But if you don't believe that the endless parade of patrons coming to eat here might convince you. Even non Asians have discovered the Canh Chua Ca(sour fish soup) and Ca kho to(Fish in pepper sauce) which you eat with Jasmine rice. That is also what they are known for. Beyond that everything I've had here is consistently good from the Bun (noodle soup) dishes to the mains are all worth a try. The service is as friendly as most Asian restaurants and service is quick most of the time. This is why it is certainly the go to place to eat when you want a true almost home cooked meal for a reasonable price and it includes a crystal chandelier for ambiance.

    (4)

  • Pook J.

    Good food but service really suck, come here to eat many times but never got improved! Nobody care about customers, just sit around and talk behind the bar. I dont have time for their entertainment but good service. I ordered 3 things, they bring me 2 things. Doesnt have ear and eyes to check on customer. Any better restaurant with better service?

    (2)

  • Drew L.

    On travel looking for a place to get some pho with my coworker. Big no for not taking Amex or any credit card. Good thing I had cash. If not my coworker would have to do the dishes to pay for our meal. The pho was alright. I could taste MSG off the bat. Service was horrible. The manager was complaining in Vietnamese about the table behind us. They were caught by surprise for not having cash. I guest they were on travel as well.

    (2)

  • Alvin M.

    Vietnamese fix Get the spring rolls, they are one of the best in the area! The value is unbelievable. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Evan H.

    4.5 stars. When I come to the Eden Center for a sit down meal with others, and usually for dinner, i will come to Huong Viet. I've tried most of the places similar to HV, but this one is the best. While HV serves pho and bun bo hue, I've yet to order it. I need to one of these days. But the other food is fabulous. The chum cut cuy (Huong Viet Famous Roasted Quails) is the bomb. Get this to start. You also cant go wrong with Rice Vermicelli dishes -- I like the one with pork and spring rolls. You also must get the Ca Kho To ( Caramelized Fish in hot pot) and steam or whole friend fish. The banh xeo was good, though I recall somewhere else in the Eden Center having a slightly better one. Next time ill get the soft shell crabs if they have it. This place is a winner (and cash only).

    (4)

  • Ethan R.

    I'm a native Arlingtonian and have been going to Huong Viet since high school. Once Queen Bee closed in Clarendon, HV became my spot. Whenever I'm in DC, I have to get either the pho bo vien or crispy spring roll and grilled pork.

    (4)

  • Jennifer C.

    Really impressed that this restaurant is located within a large strip mall that is strictly all Vietnamese-owned businesses. We're from Queens, and I thought we justly represented the Vietnamese crowd hard & strong with at least three delectable Vietnamese restaurants that I frequent often in Elmhurst, but to see an entire strip mall strictly dedicated to the Vietnamese disapora in Falls Church, Virginia, was so delightful. I love Vietnamese food. It is probably one of my all-time favorite cuisines because of it's simplicity and deliciousness! I was happy to see that our friends Nat & Jim brought us to THE most lauded Vietnamese restaurant in the DC Metro area judging by all the "Best Of" plaques littered on Huong Viet's walls. I knew we were in for a good meal. And, I was right. First of all, their pho selection alone takes up an entire page on their vast menu. I was impressed by that, and ordered not a pho dish, but another famous dish of theirs, the "Huong Viet fat noodle with crab meat and fish cake" which was in the same section as all the pho bowls. I just couldn't deny these ingredients especially when paired together, it's like two of my favorites in one bowl: crab meat + fish cake = dreams come true. There was no way I was going to order anything else! The broth was well-balanced, sweet from the crab meat, but also just a tiny bit sour, tempered by the tartness of tomatoes (I think it was tomatoes). The fish cakes (for those that don't know what that is, it's basically a patty made with fish meat, farm5.static.flickr.com/… ), was also tasty, though scant. I think there were only 3 pieces in the entire bowl. My only issue would be the noodles. What they call "fat noodle" was essentially just translucent udon noodles. I'm not sure what I was expecting, maybe I was hoping for wider and thicker noodles or something I had never seen before. In any case, this was not a major issue, I ate my entire bowl of yummy "fat noodles" regardless. Their spring rolls (cha gio) were very tasty too, and seemed to have a different filling from what I'm used to in New York. The texture was different as well with the skin being a little thicker and less crispy or missing that "snap", but I welcomed their version as it seemed less oily and fatter, meatier. Service was quick and efficient, and the prices were reasonable. There's no wonder we had to wait about 10 minutes or so for a table even when there were a handful of other Vietnamese restaurants within this same complex. Huong Viet is certainly worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Lee F.

    I'd definitely come back here. For starters, I got the Cha Gio, which is a crispy spring roll with pork, crab and shrimp. It is out of this world. For an entree, I ordered Bun Bo Hue, which is spicy beef soup. Served just like pho, with vegetables on the side that you can add to taste. There were some meat parts in there that were a little suspect. Might have been beef heart or something similar. I picked that out and ate the rest. It was very good, although I'd probably try something else next time. With regard to other reviews noting poor service, I didn't experience the same, although I was there for a late lunch, around 2:00 p.m., so the place was not slammed. Still maybe 2/3 full, even that time of day. The parking lot is a bit crowded. Very good Vietnamese food.

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    The Bun Bo Hue broth and noodles was pretty good. However, the banh xie was not. Maybe the pancake needed to be thinner.

    (3)

  • Leslie J.

    If you're ever lost in the garden of "Eden" Center trying to find good, cheap eats, THIS is your sanctuary for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. They line both inside and outside with their annual awards from The Washingtonian and the like so it's safe to say this place is quite credible. Besides, you can tell this place is "the go-to spot" when you walk into the restaurant and almost all tables are filled. I also like the diverse clientele they bring in. That alone tells you something. You can rely on consistently great meals and accommodating service (a rare occasion in most Asian restaurants). I love that they offer a full, extensive menu. It allows the option of venturing out of their staple dishes and into trying something new and more food adventurous. Must-Haves: - Cha Gio (Crispy Spring Rolls) - They are the bomb-diggity! here AND they make 'em like they should be inside and out with the crispy-like egg roll rice wrapper. mMm..crunchy goodness!! - Bo Luc Lac (Shaky Beef) - Marinated barbecued beef. Like Nike, "Just Do It." You won't regret ordering this. - Ca Kho To (Caramelized Fish in Hot Pot) - This is their $(money) dish. It's Huong Viet at its best and it's probably the place I would pick to go to JUST for THIS dish in particular. Fresh, sweet, and savory caramelized catfish. The sauce is unlike any other and I have to stop myself from spooning it all over my rice bowl haha. Tip: Apparently it's "CASH ONLY" now, I've been to Huong Viet many, many times and I know I was able to pay with debit/credit in the past but they must've changed their payment options recently. No worries, though. You do get your money's worth here.

    (5)

  • Andy L.

    Had a lunch there on a visit to Washington DC areas. recommended!

    (5)

  • Sisley C.

    I always get one thing here and one thing only - the banh canh tom cua, which is a noodle soup with udon-like noodles (except it's not udon - it's made out of tapioca flour instead of wheat like in udon) and crab meat. It's soooo good. I always crave it and this is the only place I know that has it (and has it good, lucky me). I've had other dishes as well and they're also spot on. Get the quail as well as an appetizer (don't expect it to come out faster... it's really slow, but so worth it). Also, don't count on the service here. Oh yeah, and cash only. But the food makes it so worth the craptastic service.

    (5)

  • Kim H.

    Oh Yum Yum Yum..... Huong Viet is always highly rated in the DMV and with good reason. The menu is divided into the typical Viet specialties - Canh/Lau (Soup and Hot Pot), Noodle Soups, Rice Platters, Rice Vermecelli, Rice Crepes, Noodles, Chicken, Pork, Beef....etc. They have it all here and it's cheap! Entrees range from 8-13 dollars and you get your $ worth as portions are large and plentiful. The spring rolls were crispy and light. I love that they give you plenty of greens so you can roll and dip with fish sauce - the TRUE way to eat spring rolls. I loved their Hu Tieu as they don't skimp on the greens, seafood or meat. The broth is perfect for a cold day and provide for a nice alternative to the traditional Pho. Lemongrass chicken was also a win as every bite was so tender and juicy.

    (5)

  • Rob M.

    Came with the family and everyone enjoyed the food - even my culturally deaf mother found her dish delicious! We had shrimp spring roll appetizer, which came with three brilliant sauces, including a ginger sauce which brought me on a journey beyond anything my taste buds have been through in a while... In a good way! The pho dishes were awesome as well. Definitely an amazing slice of Vietnamese cuisine.

    (4)

  • Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's BOTTOM LINE: great tasty food at a great price point. This is what we ate: The vermicelli bun with spring rolls and grilled pork. The vermicelli bun had a great tasting sauce and the spring rolls were delicious. Hubby had the lemon grass pork which was flavorful and tender. Served with a bowl of rice that was fluffy in texture.

    (3)

  • Geoff O.

    Um, it's awesome. And I speak with authority. I am from Southern California and was raised around the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the United States. I know good Vietnamese food and Huong Viet delivers, and all at a very sensible price point. Bánh mì, Bún bò Hue, Bún thit nuong or whatever else, you are covered. I'm a huge fan of the #75. The only downside to this place is it's cash-only, but since I assume that keeps prices down, I won't complain. It's totally worth it. Best place in NoVA for all things Vietnamese.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Oddly enough, I ordered sweet and sour beef at a Vietnamese restaurant. Even more odd, it was some of the best that I've had everywhere. This might be my new favorite place in Eden. The only complaint is that despite that it's 2012, this place is still cash only. VERY inconvenient to have to go to an ATM before dinner, this isn't 1987. Beer menu is also lacking quality brews, but I expected that.

    (4)

  • Henry J.

    The food is excellent here: pho, bún, and bo luc lac were all good. The menu is huge: It might take a while for first timers to figure out what they want Cash only: there's an ATM inside one of the specialty stores few doors down Fast service: The food had arrived by the time I got back from the ATM after ordering! Atmosphere: So-so. Not exactly a restaurant for a first date

    (4)

  • S. Paul L.

    I can't not give this place 5 stars. I tried, but the food is just so damn good that I cannot justify anything less than 5 stars. Their Lemon Grass Chicken Vermicelli is out of this world good.

    (5)

  • Cat P.

    This review is mainly to highlight one dish, Huong Viet's "famous" banh canh tom cua (tapioca noodles in a rich broth with shrimp paste and crab meat). However, I will also tell you a little of my thoughts on one of DC's oldest and most popular Vietnamese restaurants. The banh canh tom cua, Huong Viet style, is a thick noodle soup that comes with pieces of shrimp paste and lump crab meat. This is not the authentic banh canh, which is made with a clear, porky broth using the same type of noodles. Rather, this version has an almost syrupy red broth. It's heavy on the green onions and bursting with flavor. If anyone ever cared to get my opinion and invited me on Food Networks' the Best Thing I Ever Ate, I'd vote this spin on a Vietnamese favorite because I am totally in love with it. This is the kind of dish that I will crave for and come to this restaurant for again and again. On that note, Huong Viet has many returning customers. And while many, like me, are addicted to the banh canh, others are coming for maybe the banh xeo or the bun thit nuong or the chao long or one of the other trillion things on their comprehensive menu. Huong Viet has been around for as long as I can remember. Its walls are adorned with awards and articles from area newspapers and magazines, praising it's homey Vietnamese food. It's easy to see why. Huong Viet may not have the best decor (typical Vietnamese style--weird lights and lots of randomness) or the best service (adequate, at best and slow and brusque, at worse), but it remains so popular with both the Vietnamese community and non-Vietnamese lovers of Vietnamese cuisine because it offers consistently good food. Throughout the years, many hipper and more customer-friendly restaurants have sprung up in and around the Eden Center; however, Huong Viet still has lines out the door. This is lines out the door despite no AC (just fans and hopefully, working refrigerators) and a cash-only policy.

    (4)

  • Lauren O.

    Food was excellent but the service was absent. The pho broth was wonderfully flavorful. The spring rolls were great. The grilled pork for the vermicelli had tons of flavor and was a bit sweet....perfection. The lemongrass chicken was also super yummy. If the service wasn't so bad, they would be 5 stars!

    (4)

  • Lia M.

    I ordered pho and garden rolls here. I though the garden rolls were very fresh and tasty. However, I thought the pho was a bit on the bland side. While I enjoy sriracha and hoisin in my pho, I don't think you should ever feel like you need it, and I felt that way here. From other reviews, it seems like Huong Viet excels at dishes other than pho, and I love Vietnamese cuisine, so I'll be back to try other options (the quail sounds amazing).

    (3)

  • Mark S.

    Prices are good and the food isn't bad. I got the bun bo hue noodle soup. It was good, but not great. Minus 1 star for the food. Then minus another star because they only do cash only. On the plus side, they are fast. Within a few minutes of ordering, our food was brought to us pretty quick.

    (3)

  • Mimi D.

    Huong Viet is the best Viet restaurant i've been so far. I never went here on day time so i don't know, but at night time, it's hard to find a seat, full of people, if you want to eat, be patient sometimes lol. And it's funny how the waitress kept talking in Vietnamese to my friend ( he isn't Viet ), and they seem like working non stop even 1 second. I got my rib broken rice with egg and cha, my friend got Pho combination, they were awesome, i wish my house closed to this restaurant so i could eat it everyday. But on the day i went here, there was some unfortunately work happened. One of the waitress working too fast, and he was carrying 2 bowls Pho, so he dropped the Pho to an Old White guy, i know it's pretty hot soup if it drops on you, so they brought big bowl of ice to stop his burning. And the Old guy got all free meals for his family from the owner. Anyways, hope it won't happen again, and they should be careful and not too rushing, and i just want to tell people who wanna give here a try that don't mad at them if your orders take a long time, because they re working really hard to pleasure you and make mistake sometimes. So do not complain :-p

    (5)

  • Robert C.

    This place's so packed when I went here. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue ($8.50) - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. It's pretty good - The meat's and noodle's nicely cooked and the broth's pretty flavorful. However, I think their broth's a bit sweeter than what I'm used to, so feel free to add your own hot sauce. Make sure you guys add the beansprout and lime; they're pretty crucial! The portion's decently large, it's definitely worth the money. However, I am not that big of a fan of the pig knuckel they put in there lol...

    (3)

  • David T.

    Dude, probably the only place thus far in the DC Metro area to give me a nice size bowl of Bun Thit Nuong (BBQ Beef/Pork with Rice Vermicelli) with all the RIGHT workings in it! I mean it had noodles that were not too thick and not too thin, nice portions of BBQ Pork, the veggies were nice and fresh and they give you an egg roll as well!! All of this at an expected Vietnamese price of ~$8-10!!! This is how its done, son!!! The only thing is that they don't take cash, so of course, you have to run around Eden Center playing "where in the world is the nearest damn ATM??" Catchy, eh? :-)

    (4)

  • Mike N.

    The food here is great. The jelly coffee here is amazing. Then why a 2 Star? Because the service sucks. I'm Viet and this one time, I was eating with family members, and they literally ignored us and served other tables. My dad ordered a dish and they brought out something completely different than what he asked and the serves said "It's not a big deal, can you please just eat it?" WTF? My dad got up and walked out. Then this other time, I'm eating here with work friends (White friends) and their service was excellent. I find it strange and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like they're racist towards their own people.

    (2)

  • Michael K.

    I've been here twice so far, and will most assuredly make the long trek out here from the District proper again many times in the future. The food here is just great. That's all I can really say about it. I'm no expert in Vietnamese cuisine, so I can't comment on the degree of its authenticity (I eternally confuse Vietnamese and Thai cuisine in my brain [I'm weird]), but I know I want to put more of it in me. The second time I was here, it was with a Vietnamese friend, and she liked it, too, so I can only assume it's the real deal in terms of Vietnamese food. I can't recall for the life of me what I got the first time, but the second time, I got #60: Broken Rice with Shredded Pork, Grilled Pork Chop & Pork Meat Loaf. It was pretty great, and everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I also got the Vietnamese coffee, which I've never encountered before in its authentic form, but it reminded me of a really, really thick Turkish coffee, and was both extremely good and packed full of much-needed caffeine. It was served with an urn of hot water, which kind of confused me, but I was told, perhaps erroneously, that I should thin the extremely thick coffee with water to drink it. DC seems like kind of a pho obsessed place, so I should comment on their rendition. I neglected to order the pho either time I was there, because I'm a stupid man that makes poor life choices, but my companions have ordered it there, and they seemed satisfied. The place has a diner-like atmosphere, so it's pretty casual. No worries about having to figure out how to use a cummerbund again for this place. It's a relatively big place, for being in essentially a strip mall, but the tables are a bit too packed in for my neuroses. The service, though efficient and courteous, is certainly no-frills. And, ***warning***, they accept cash only. No credit here. Those three things combine for a minus 2/3 of one star, which, unfortunately, rounds down to four stars. The huge value, though, compared with most DC places, adds a half star back in, so we're up to five again. In conclusion, you should go here and eat some food. It's even worth risking your life and future trying to navigate Seven Corners.

    (5)

  • Phuong T.

    This is my go to restaurant when I'm at Eden! They have a large variety of foods and I've tried a fair amount and they've all been pretty good! The only downside is that they only accept cash. I forgot to bring cash once and ran around the other stores to see if they would exchange me for cash or do cash back but unfortunately none did :( I had to run to the gas station in Eden Center for the ATM. This place is fairly busy most days even weekdays! However, they don't take long to seat you at all, unless if you came on a weekend. I think my favorite thing to get there is Spicy Beef Noodle, it tastes just like home!

    (4)

  • Jim H.

    Cash only, remember unless you want to end up in an awkward situation. Food is good, I usually like getting the soups here. I do have a few complaints, mainly that their servers don't always understand fluent English and they don't have shrimp paste. Also it could be slow sometimes, but if you're willing to be patient its worth it.

    (4)

  • Taryn L.

    Neither the hubby nor I are too keen on pho, but we'd heard that Vietnamese was so much more than that. Enter Huong Viet. Service was hot and cold. One server was brusque, though not rude, always looking around for the next customer to walk in the door or need a refill rather than truly attending to our questions about food allergies, recommendations, etc. But another server, a middle-aged gentleman who wondered around filling water glasses and bringing checks (owner?), poked playfully at our cluelessness (how DO I eat this?) and laughed gleefully at our profusions of satiety. As everyone points out, the menu is huge, so I'll highlight the items we sampled, in order of my personal preference: 72. BÚN THT NNG - Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Pork This pork in this dish is incredible - flavorful, tender, crispy and juicy. This dish also threw me for a loop: do I mix it all together, and with what? It seemed so dry, I knew I was missing something. Here's where the you pour the bowl of chili oil something something they bring you and stir it all up before you eat all the pork off the top. With the crisp bean sprouts and other fresh herbs, the dish felt light even though filling. Yum. 9. CHIM CÚT QUAY - Huong Viet Famous Roasted Quails The one dish our busy server recommended to us, and it was a hit. Could have used a little more sauce but the crispiness was divine. 107. H TIU XÀO THP CM - Drunken Noodle w/ Shrimp,Beef & Chicken w/ Mixed Veg Not a stand-out drunken noodle, in my humble opinion, based on my Thai experiences (unrelated?), but a *solid* drunken noodle. I loved the stir-fried Chinese broccoli or whatever that green was. Chicken was very moist. 2. GI CUN - Fresh Garden Rolls w/ Shrimp & Pork Served w/ Peanut Sauce (2) We tried it without the shrimp (shellfish allergy) so missed the full picture, but even without, these rolls were tasty and refreshing. A nice, easy start to a meal. 144. CÁ CHNG TONG - Steamed Whole Flounder w/ Black Bean Sauce and Vegetable Seasonal I'm not a fan of bean sauce, so I cannot endorse this meal with gusto, but those at the table who did looooved this. The fish itself was very tender. Served with rice. 140. CÁ KHO T - Caramelized Fish in hot pot I know this is everyone's favorite, and it did come out piping hot and succulent. But this dish was far too rich and maybe salty for my liking. The pungency is cut by the white rice, which balances the palate as it should, but I had had enough after one or two of the ten or so pieces in my pot. Next time I'd definitely try another vermicelli dish. And the lotus salad. Great intro to Vietnamese cuisine!

    (4)

  • Jessica H.

    Grilled pork with vermicelli is the house specialty, and it was excellent. The grilled quail appetizer was also good. It did take a long time to get our orders taken and food delivered, but we were a large party. Picky eaters also found enough food to satisfy, though they were grossed out by the quail (um, ok). As a general note, Eden Center (plaza where this is located) is really difficult to park in on the weekend. There's extra parking around the back that is a little easier, but really just be patient and try not to arrive too hungry.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : No
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Huong Viet Restaurant

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