Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Virginia

📍 1721 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

The OG. Pho 75 has been serving perfect bowls of pho in Arlington since the 1980s, and nothing has changed — because nothing needs to. The broth is deep, beefy, and aromatic after hours of simmering. The menu is short (it's all pho), the tables are communal, and cash is king. This is the standard by which all DMV pho is measured.

Must try: Pho Tai (Rare Beef), Pho Dac Biet (Combo) · Price: $ · Good for: Quick Lunch, Cold Weather

📍 6775 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Eden Center)

Located inside Eden Center, Rice Paper is the go-to for the full Vietnamese experience. Their bo 7 mon (seven courses of beef) is an event — from fondue to grilled to wrapped in la lot leaves. The spring rolls are handmade and you can watch them being rolled through the kitchen window. Eden Center can be overwhelming; start here.

Must try: Bo 7 Mon, Fresh Spring Rolls, Bun Cha · Price: $$ · Good for: Groups, Full Experience

📍 6785 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Eden Center)

Another Eden Center legend, Huong Viet has one of the longest menus you'll ever see — and somehow everything is good. The pho is excellent, the bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup) is a standout, and the com tam (broken rice plates) are loaded. It's the kind of place where you need multiple visits to scratch the surface.

Must try: Bun Bo Hue, Com Tam, Banh Cuon · Price: $ · Good for: Adventurous Eaters, Variety

📍 6678 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Present is where NoVA's Vietnamese food scene meets modern presentation. The dishes are traditional at their core but plated beautifully. The shaking beef is restaurant-quality at a strip mall price, and the Vietnamese iced coffee is perfectly balanced. A great choice for people who want authentic Vietnamese food in a more polished setting.

Must try: Shaking Beef, Pho Ga, Vietnamese Coffee · Price: $$ · Good for: Date Night, Modern Vibe

📍 Various locations in Arlington, VA

For the best banh mi in NoVA, this is where locals go. The bread is crispy and light, the fillings are generous, and at $5-7 per sandwich, it's the best lunch deal in Northern Virginia. The grilled pork banh mi is the classic, but the lemongrass chicken version has a cult following. Get there early — they sell out.

Must try: Grilled Pork Banh Mi, Lemongrass Chicken, Iced Coffee · Price: $ · Good for: Quick Lunch, Takeout