Pho 72 — Restaurant in Washington

Pho 72 delivers an exceptional Vietnamese dining experience, right to the doorstep. The summer rolls with shrimp arrive pristine—delicate rice paper wrappers giving way to generous portions of succulent shrimp, crisp lettuce, and fresh herbs, all elevated by a beautifully balanced peanut dipping sauce. The Banh Mi with lemongrass chicken is a genuine revelation: tender, fragrant slices of poultry tucked inside a crusty, airy baguette, accented by bright, pickled vegetables and a gentle spread of creamy pâté. Every bite offers a contrast in textures and flavors that is simply irresistible.

The star of the meal, the Pho Tai, Nạm, Chín, exemplifies what a perfect bowl of pho should be. The broth is profoundly aromatic, layered with the subtle sweetness of long-simmered bone marrow and spices that warm the palate. The noodles have that ideal springy bite, while the trio of beef cuts—rare steak, tender flank, and well-cooked brisket—each contribute their distinct textures and richness. Even delivered, everything tastes impeccably fresh, as if it had just left the kitchen seconds before.

Pho 72 shows true mastery of Vietnamese cuisine, offering refined flavors, high-quality ingredients, and meticulous preparation. For those seeking the comfort of a restaurant-caliber meal at home, this spot stands out as a top choice in...

Server was nice, manager was super rude. To preface, I ordered their Curry 72, but the server got my order wrong, he apologized and offered to replace it. He was really respectful and it was not an issue. He left the rice on the table assuming I would reorder a rice meal.

However, whoever was taking the orders on the counter was really rude. Imagine having to hear her comments from a couple of tables away.

I couldn't eat what was served to me because I was it was triggering my morning sickness, but I asked if I can keep the vegetables at least. The lady was mad and shouted that she threw out the vegetables as soon as it was handed to her. No big deal, I signaled to the server that it was okay, he didn't need to come to our table to apologize. When our party was about to leave, I asked for a box for the rice at the very least, and we could hear her saying, "Is it for that lady?!"

The least they could do is keep it hushed. The audacity to be rude like that to someone who wasn't even mad at them for messing up (at first) eventually became...

Delicious authentic Vietnamese food! I've been here three times now, and each time I loved what I ordered. The first time I had the rice plate with grilled lemongrass chicken (com ga nuong), the second time I had the pho tai chin (eye round steak and well done brisket), and the third time I had the vermicelli bowl with grilled lemongrass chicken (bun ga nuong). The lemongrass chicken here is so good. The food reminds me of the rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and pho that I had when I visited Saigon last year. The staff is all super friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with them, practicing my Vietnamese. I will always try to stop by here again when I'm in the area. I highly...