Banana Blossom Bistro

So good. Big generous servings of everything. The garden spring rolls are so fresh and delicious. The tofu vermicelli bowl was also fresh, fun to eat, and such a mix of flavors. So great.It is a small place, but fine to eat in, and scrupulously clean. Convenient parking too.

We visited Banana Blossom for the first time tonight, due to a suggestion of a long time Riverdale Park resident who was so excited they moved back here!We'll start with the good. The Pork Banh Mi was absolutely amazing, and I would order it again. There was a healthy portion of pork, with some carrots, onions, cucumbers and a sauce. We appreciated the crunch! And the sauce was refreshing. Onto the disappointment- the pho bo vien meatball pho was not good. The broth was drinkable but bland, but the meatballs inedible. They had the consistency of rubber or even canned meat, and they tasted like the meat was starting to spoil. They also had a weird gaminess to it that I've never experienced with beef. I'd return for the pork banh mi to go.

3.5This place moved, but it's still in the same building. Now in a smaller space.I ordered the shrimp fresh rolls, excellent big size and super fresh.I also got the chicken pho, which is a skip with off broth tasteThe prices were the same as delivery so next time I would deliver because the seating is uncomfortable & mostly wobbly.

If I could eat here every day, I would. I love the vermicelli pork bowls. The mint. The crunchy veg. The soft noodles. The tender and flavorful pork. Yum. My husband got the bahn mi and found it a great portion. I wish they let you pick the peanut sauce or the one that comes with the vermecilli bowl-which isn't as flavorful. While you can get the peanut sauce, it's a $2 up charge. Food is prepared pretty quickly, so it's super fresh if you eat it right away. Our order was ready on time and while you can eat here, we took our meals to TCM for a beer. While there's no parking out front, there is some next to the tracks.

A staple in Riverdale Park, Banana Blossom Bistro's menu highlights Vietnamese food like pho, banh mi, and noodle bowls. Service is kind and efficient. The space is no-frills, but the food flavorful. My family of three loved their pork banh mi sandwich and tofu pho. They also make a delicious fizzy limeade worth ordering.

I'm so glad Banana Blossom has made its way back to Riverdale Park. What's what's even better that they took over the old Gangsta Vegan location on the same block. I've tried most things on the menu and have loved them all. My newest favorite are the side of sautéed wild mushrooms and the Pork Thit Kho Banh Mi. I don't think I've ever had braised pork sandwich like that before and it was unexpectedly delicious. The portion of the pork was also pretty generous. Ordering online and pick up were both seamless. There's a multiple free parking options within a block and my order was ready within 15 mins.

This in union market. We went around dinner time. There was no line when we ordered but it took a little long to get our food. Ordered a a grilled pork bahn mi.The sandwich was good. It had the fresh cilantro and pickled veggies. The pork was also tasty. It was a decent sized sandwich but was a little pricey for a bahn mi.

@bananablossombistro at @unionmarketdc plain pho - Fresh rice noodles in beef broth packed with umami and pho aromatics. Garnished with fresh cilantro, scallions & white onions.Wished they had a tofu option and portion sizes were larger - but overall a classic comfort pho!

I thought the shrimp pho was good, and the veggie broth was tasty. I also thought it was also weird to see the bean sprouts handed over in a plastic bag. With no guaranteed seating, it can be hard to figure out how to eat the takeout meal as everything is served as such.Also had a lime soda "soda chanh" which was okay - tart and sweet - maybe a bit too syrupy as you'd expect a soda to be.It would be nice to see this place have more offerings on the menu, as well as guaranteed seating.

This was a little hard to find as it did not have a big sign out front. It's a quaint little spot. The staff is very friendly. The food was pretty good, bahn mi and my husband got the pho. Limited menu but not a bad experience.