Lulu’s Gourmet

All the Bhan mi and bread are increíble the Pho is excelente it's my favorite place to eat

My son and I are always on the hunt for some good pho. Lulu's Gourmet didn't disappoint but it also didn't really impress. The place was clean and the atmosphere was inviting. But I feel like the broth was more bland than I'm use too. The customer service was great though. There weren't a lot of people there but the young lady made sure we had everything we needed and refilled our water before it was empty.

"Feeling more festive?" John Stewart, the Green Lantern, and the first Black superhero to appear in DC comics, asks Shayera Hol, the second Hawkgirl and yet another star of the Justice League Animated Series. "I don't know. I still don't get this obsession with the holidays," Hol responds. Moments later, hoping to lift her spirits and perhaps bring them together closer romantically, Stewart volunteers to celebrate in the same way that brings Hol joy, not knowing that for her the perfect night out involves a bar fight on the third moon of Galtos instigated by none other than Hol herself.Unlike Stewart and Hol, my wife's and my expectations going to Lulu's Gourmet on 13600 Baltimore Ave. in Laurel, Maryland were the same. And those expectations were high, with both of us being fans of pho and both of us having been frequent patrons of the Pho Saigon 54 restaurant that previously occupied Lulu's Gourmet's location. Lulu's servings for the pho, even for takeout orders, are gargantuan, the same size as the barrage of snowballs Stewart playfully launches at Hol before he realizes that she is not enjoying Earth's Christmas holiday season as much as he does. While a tad salty, Lulu's pho tastes great so long as one orders extra noodles to dilute the saltiness.Upon both visits, my wife was disappointed to learn that Lulu's Gourmet did not have any of the Hong Kong Waffles available to purchase that they prominently advertise. On our second visit, she was even more disappointed to not get the strawberry banana cream trang mieng that I attempted to order. I perhaps made a mistake in not getting a receipt to know if we were charged for the dessert and another mistake in showing the manager what we wanted to order on my phone rather than reading our takeout order out loud. Being an optimist like Stewart, I would give Lulu's Gourmet 3.5 stars if that were possible; but, for the purpose of current records, it will have to be a 3.

My husband and I keep coming back to Lulu's even though we moved, any time we're in the area we stop by to eat, their food is still delicious with great quality. The portions are great and they are consistent. The service is good and quick. The place looks great and there's enough room to eat in. I still highly recommended Lulu's, and we will continue to come back as long as they're still around.

I was actually heading for a place where I had seen a Coming Soon sign, but they were still under construction. Walking back to the car, I saw a sign for Bahn MI. I think there was a Vietnamese place there before. Drat! Out of bread for Bahn Mi. Just as well, since proper French bread has the shelf life of a may fly.Cute interior, order at the counter and they bring it to the table. So I decided on pho, which is the touchstone of Vietnamese food, rather than the rice or vermicelli selections. The broth was not as aromatic as I like, and had a hint of the telltale metallic finish of MSG. Too sweet as well, a shot of soy sauce balanced that. Likewise, the fresh squeezed lemonade required a pinch of salt. On the plus side, the beef was quite tasty, and the men's room was clean and odor free. I'm all about the food, so I can't give them better than ok.

Solid vegan Vietnamese options-Bahn Mi (ask for no mayo)Vermicelli with tofu ( choose peanut sauce not fish sauce)Veggie phoThey also have veggie spring rollsFood is fast and tasty.

I've been coming here for a few years now, and it's always delicious! Unfortunately this visit, the smell of the restaurant diminished my experience. It was very unpleasant and hard to avoid while eating. It was apparent that the restaurant was in need of a good, deep cleaning. Nonetheless, the pho broth was rich and delicious, and the bahn mi was yummy. Service is usually lackluster lol

Best pho place in my opinion, and I've tried lots of pho restaurants in the DMV. The Pho broth is very rich and flavorful.The Pork Banh Mi is a must try! The service is good, fast, and accurate.

Delicious food, good quality and reliable service. The staff is to the point and patient.

Vietnamese owned. Highly recommended. Clean and service is amazing. Will be our goto spot. Recommendation for owner: Serve banh mi bo ne with fresh banh mi. Sizzling beef with omelette. Could be an amazing addition