Cha Oc Gia Huy — Restaurant in Falls Church

Cha Oc Gia Huy is a great addition to the Eden Center! I noticed this new place when I was walking through the shopping center, and the delicious smells and window display drew me inside. The staff was extremely patient and helpful, taking the time to explain their menu items, and making recommendations based on what I was interested in. My favorite was the Nem Chua (cured pork), which is extremely flavorful and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They mentioned that the Cha Oc (escargot sausage) was their specialty, so I had to give that a try as well and it certainly did not disappoint. It had a great soft and crunchy texture, and I believe I tasted some lemongrass and ginger in there. They also mentioned that they offer a special herbal tea every weekend that I believe is infused with lemongrass, cinnamon, dates, ginger, and licorice among other things, so I’ll have to make sure I come back during the weekend to try that and stock up on some more Nem Chua and Cha Oc! I’m running dangerously low. Great prices, friendly faces, and delicious food....

I finally got to try Bánh Tét Ngũ Sắc from Cha Oc Gia Huy again this year, and it was just as amazing as I remembered! I received it as a gift from my aunt last year and came back a few days later for more, only to find out they had already sold out. They only make it once a year for Lunar New Year, so I made sure to grab one early this time! For those of you who don’t know, Bánh Tét Ngũ Sắc is a vibrant five-colored sticky rice cake filled with savory mung bean, braised pork, and salted egg yolk, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked for 8 hours. At $35 per roll, it’s not cheap, but the quality and taste make it absolutely worth it. The sticky rice is fragrant and chewy, the filling is rich and flavorful, and the colors make it almost too beautiful to eat—almost! If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one,...

There are plenty of places selling chả giò in Eden Center, but Cha Oc Gia Huy does it BEST. Their chả giò rế is something special—wrapped in a delicate net of vermicelli instead of the usual rice paper. The result? An ultra-crispy bite that practically melts on your tongue, with a subtle, toasty flavor that sets it apart. The filling is packed with flavor, perfectly balanced between protein and veggies. And did I mention they put a whole shrimp inside? At just $1.50 a piece, it’s a steal. Crunchy, flavorful, and seriously satisfying—this is the spot for...