We lived close to Eden Center in Falls Church VA and I shopped the grocery there weekly. Suffice to say I tried pretty much every restaurant at eden center. So we thought we would be lucky if Indo Viet was close to an Eden Center experience. What we got was a dinner that basically blew away anything I have had at Eden Center or pretty much anywhere from Wheaton to NOVA. It was really superb! This continues our outstanding Baltimore dining experiences..
What started us thinking WOW! was the chicken satay. A dish we have had zillions of times, here superbly done. Nice char, juicy meat, tasty sauce with a sweet dip. Something usually mundane, here a superb starter.
Next was the combination of lemongrass beef, sausage, pork ball with noodles, and greens. This dish took sublime back to ridiculous! The sauage and meatball were hommade and tender and juicy. The grilled meats came in a broth which we used to dip the Banh Mi. This dish just blew me away. One of the best Vietnamese dishes ever yet so simple. I also would have been happy to pour the extra juices on extra noodles or one of the rice dishes.
The final dish was the combo Bahn Mi. It was really good, but one of the main delights of a combo Banh Mi is the deli slices of "stuff". Here the "stuff" was all high quality, chef-driven ingredients, wonderful on their own but breaking the Platonic ideal of Banh Mi. In other words, next time I will order other stuff as their BM is just too fancy and, frankly, too good.
Can't wait to order delivery again, or finally when we can...
Read moreThis little authentic Vietnamese place doesn't look like much when you walk past, and they just had their grand opening so that makes sense. I just got out of church over at the RCC and was figuratively dying of hunger so I popped in for a quick bite. I got the beef pho and the vegetable pho for my date :D. Everything was soo tasty it reminded me of the best pho places I've been to in my travels throughout, California, Asia, and all along the east coast. It's a bit pricey but the quality is truly authentic so it's more than the right price especially considering all of the prices in the area have increased (due to supply shortages, so everyone has increased their prices). The worse yes is that non-authentic restaurants (will go unnamed) have increased their prices terribly as well and they aren't even good! Not much else to say besides go have a taste for yourself! You will not be disappointed, trust me. I wanted to set the record straight as there have been a few unscrupulous reviews that are trying to undermine good business practices and mark "their territory" like a pack of wild dogs (truly disgusting). This is an egregious sin in my book and you know who you are...
The most excellent authentic taste/service of Vietnam and I wish I could give these good...
Read moreI travel A LOT and this place is by far one of the BEST Vietnamese spots I've ever had. Ordered a bunch of stuff for delivery, ETA was originally 90min. They came in less than 45. Pork Bao Buns, Pork Spring Rolls, Pork Summer Rolls, Pork Bahn Mi, Bun Bo Hue, Steak and Flank Pho with Extra Tendon and Sprouts. Bao Buns are homemade and stuffed with savory Char Siu Pork. Pork Spring Rolls were flash fried and also savory. The fish sauce was authentic. Pork Summer Rolls were freshly rolled with Lemongrass and the peanut sauce was perfect. Pork Bahn Mi was stuffed full of Pork, Pickled Carrots/Onions and topped with plenty of Jalapeños. The pate spread was authentic. The Bun Bo Hue is one of the top one's I've ever had aside from Vietnam. It was deeply spicy and correct with a Lemongrass, Annatto, and Shrimp Paste forward savory broth. Correct Vermicelli noodles and served with a generous portion of everything. I didn't even need to order the extra Tendon or Sprouts. The Pho was phenomenal as well with broth that is not too sweet and not too savory. Also very generous with the portions. They have an expansive menu and great prices. This is definitely a place that you can easily feed a family with...
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