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Pho Bistro

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6053 Centreville Crest Ln Ste L
Centreville, VA 20121

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(703) 266-8803
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Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
Pho Bistro - Centreville, VA
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I had better tasting (more authentic) pho in other places, but can't beat the ambiance and the clean atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, their pho is very good and worth eating every...

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All reviews seem positive

Centreville's famous pho 2/24/2010

My friends and I have been going for years. Before they expanded the restaurant frequently overflowed to the outside, but people waited. When you sit down, just making eye contact gets your order taken, your soup will be there within minutes. When you want the bill, another eye contact and you are out of there with 2 minutes. With good soup they could not care about customer service, but then how could they turn over the tables so quickly? I have some friends coming in from Korea, and I guarantee that the first place we hit from the airport will be Pho Bistro. more

Pho Bistro: Taste by the Bowlful 1/24/2008

By Eve Zibart Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 At first glance: This shopping center shoe box in Centreville is attractive in an understated way, with metallic blue lacquer tabletops, blue-glazed tile accents, sponged gray walls and large unframed paintings of flowers. The small foyer often overflows into the parking lot. On the menu: Pho Bistro does not offer as many topping options as some kitchens: The choices are flank, tendon, eye of round, lean or fatty brisket, meatballs and tripe. But unlike many pho (pronounced something like "fuh" and with a slight question at the end) restaurants, it has a few appetizers, including vegetarian egg rolls, entrees and brothless noodle dishes. Pho Bistro also offers a seafood pho with shrimp, bay scallops and bits of squid, but vegetarians should be aware that it comes with the same beef-based broth as the regular version. ("Pho just noodles" is available with chicken or beef broth.) Bottles of sriracha, the increasingly common ketchup-colored chili sauce, and hoisin sauce are on each table. At your service: The staff is friendly and brisk. Pho orders take only a few minutes, and cooked-to-order dishes not much longer. Though you will not be rushed out, customers are expected not to linger too long if others are waiting. The napkin-wrapped utensil bundle includes plastic chopsticks and flat-bottomed Asian spoons. On the table: Pho is a partly prepared, partly do-it-yourself meal; but it's all about the broth, and Pho Bistro's version is fragrant with anise and other brown spices and no fat. A generous bowl of it arrives filled with thin white noodles and topped the parts of beef you have chosen, along with a platter of fresh mint or cilantro leaves, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges and bean sprouts. If you prefer the meat less done, you can request it served on the side and "shabu-shabu" (cook at the table) it yourself. While the broth is hot, add mint leaves and pepper slices so they have time to steep, add lime juice to taste then stir in the bean sprouts to soften. (Do not "toss" the noodles and herbs with one chopstick in either hand like salad forks; keep them together and turn the ingredients over gently.) Squeezing sriracha or hoisin sauce directly into the broth can overwhelm the flavor, so put a small amount on a plate and dip the meat. Lift a small skein of noodles at a time, letting most of the broth slide into the bowl, then gently slurp them up, using the spoon to hold the noodles if necessary. Banh xeo, the crisp rice-flour crepe filled with bean sprouts and shrimp, is tasty, though it came without a knife (you wrap pieces of the crepe in lettuce and dip it in fish sauce). Pork chops, served with rice and salad, are thin-sliced shoulder blade cuts, nearly caramelized. What to avoid: The summer rolls have so little shrimp that one half was only cold vermicelli and bean sprouts. Pho ga kho, mix-it-yourself noodles topped with crisped chicken and bean sprouts, is fair. Wet your whistle: There's no beer or wine, but Pho Bistro offers soft drinks, smoothies, tea, coconut juice and house-made soy milk. Thai ice coffee is very good. more

Cleanest Pho Joint! 10/23/2005

I had better tasting (more authentic) pho in other places, but can't beat the ambiance and the clean atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, their pho is very good and worth eating everytime I crave for pho in Centreville. Wait staffs were friendly and fast. Good food, service, and atmosphere.... what more can you ask in a restaurant?? Pros: Good Atmosphere, Good Service, Good food Cons: only one size pho, not for a big group more

Best Pho in Centreville 3/28/2005

Pho Bistro is one of the best pho restaurant in the area. The broth is light and clear and most importantly tastes great. If youre new to pho, you will like the menu. It has pictures of the different variety of pho dishes. For family, this is a great place since it offers childrens meals in just the right size to suit your little ones appetite. Also, dont forget to try the rich and smooth ice coffee and caramel flan. They are outstanding. What I like most about the place is the friendly service and the cleanliness. Pros: Inexpensive, Clean, Friendly more

I love PHO BISTRO 3/8/2005

The shrimp summer rolls are served with a DELICIOUS peanut sauce. I also love Pho Bistro's charbroiled pork chops and their Vietnamese-style steak cubes! This is a restaurant that you can bring a date to and have a great experience every time. Pros: Great food, Affordable menu, Good service more

Fabulous! 3/8/2005

We were greeted with a smile and the service continued to be courteous and friendly throughout our meal. The restaurant was very clean which is always a plus! I had personalized my bowl of Pho and it was so tasty and the ingredients were fresh. My husband absolutely loved the grilled pork chops as well as the salad dressing on the salad. I'm addicted to Pho and have tried most Pho restaurants in the area and Pho Bistro is my new favorite. I loved the Pho, the great service, the cleanliness and the fact that my less adventurous husband can have other dishes besides Pho. Our experience here was fabulous! more

Great Pho... 3/8/2005

This is one of the most sanitary Pho restaurant that I've ever dined at. The one sized, large bowl of beef noodle soup comes out with a plate underneath, so the servers hand never touches the brim of my soup. Though, Pho Bistro offers great soup, you must try their Grilled Pork Chops, served with fish sauce, and comes with a salad and house dressing. I think I have found the best Pho restaurant in town. Thanks, Ky Nguyen Pros: Inexpensive, Clean, Great Service more

Pho 3/3/2005

This is the best pho restaurant in Northern Virginia. The food is superb, service is friendly, and the restaurant is so clean. In addition to pho, they also have great rice dishes. Pros: Clean, Inexpensive, Great Food Cons: Small more
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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30 am-9 pm, Sat 9:30 am-9 pm, Sun 9:30 am-8 pm
  • Neighborhoods: Centreville
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