Little Saigon Restaurant
Little Saigon Restaurant
V10. Caramelized mushrooms and tofu in clay pot served with rice
Taro Salad
Iced Coffee :)
Little Saigon Com Tam
bò lá lop
cha gio
a plate of tofu and tofu
Frog legs
hến xúc bánh đa - vegetarian clams and krispy rice paper
seafood medley and krispy noodles - mì xào giòn đồ biển
Frog Legs
food, oysters and mussels
Summer Roll / Gỏi Cuốn & Egg Roll / Chả Giò
12.1 Vietnamese sweet and sour tamarind soup with FISH
Canh Chua
Bo luc lac 85. Shaking Beef
gỏi khoai môn
67. Spicy Lemongrass Chicken and white rice (it was not spicy and I was okay with that)
interior
P1: combination pho
V7. Stir Fried lemongrass tofu served with vermicelli 39. Grilled shrimp vermicelli
11. Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables
Pork rice dish
85. Shaking 31. Pho with Rare Round Beef, Fat Brisket, Well-Done Flank
Julie S.
Jun 16, 2024
Family owned Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church. I reccomend this place for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and exceptional service. Another bonus is you don't have to fight for parking down the street at Eden Center. Food was delicious and authentic, portions were generous, and we received attentive service.
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Vina H.
Jun 25, 2023
Always been my favorite place to eat since I was young. They aren't busy most of time except night times, they'll have events so book your tablr ahead of time. Food has always been my favorite, tamerin soup (canh chua) and Caramel Fish (cá kho tộ) . Lately, my favorite has been frog legs though. It is crunchy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. Also taro salad is crunchy and yummy as well. Lots of proteins and lots of vegetables in the salad! Service is great. Order their food and it will come in about 10 mins.
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LeAnn F.
Apr 28, 2023
The owner and staff was super nice. They ordered food for us that was not even on the menu, made sure there were vegetarian options, and they even stayed open late for us. The food came out fast and it's a great place for shareables with friends and families. If you're looking for authentic viet food that isn't pho, come here! We got the spring and summer rolls, taro salad, crispy frog legs (taste like chicken), krispy rice paper and vegetarian clams, vermicelli noodle, and the seafood medley and krispy noodles - mì xào giòn đồ biển.
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Tuyen L.
Mar 9, 2024
I'm not sure what happened here, perhaps we came at an off day. My over all experience was quite mediocre so let's get to it. When we first walked into the restaurant, because we looked quite young, we didn't receive that customer welcome. I do believe it was the first job the waiter seating us was working as well, so this review won't be too harsh. No dishes were set, no utensils given until asked. Mind you the aura of the service only changed when our party of 3 stood up to walk in our elders. That's when the owner came and tried to take our orders (but we ordered with the waiter ahead because we wanted the food to be ready for the elders by the time they arrived). (-2) Food wise, it is considered comfy food. Canh chua ca kho to, is not the best but every viet family has their own recipe for this combo so this is up to your tastes and flavoring. For those that don't know these two dishes always go hand in hand. So the type of fish used in the dishes are also important along with the cooking time. Fatty fish in braised (clay pot) fish will be buttery yes but won't absorb the sauce well if cooked in a short time. It also gets washed by the tamarin soup leaving a slight gamey taste. If using a more lean fish, it will absorb the sauce very well even if it's short cooking time and when paired with the tangy soup, it's a sweet and tangy combo on rice. To me, the dish came out with a short cooking time so the sauce of ca kho was watery, did not have enough time to thicken, so it was out washed by the tamarin soup. The fish used in the ca kho was the same one used in the soup as well. The fish was better off in the soup than used for braising. Aside from all of that, the rest of the meal was decent. 2 for food presentation, 1 point for cleanliness of the restrooms (small but very clean). Overall 3/5. I can't say I would come again as I am a very picky canh chua ca kho to eater, however, I would say this place passes for comfy food and is easy on the palate. Also rooting for the waiter, hang in there buddy you'll get the hang of it. Ah parking is a bit small in the front but you can find more parking at the side, no handicap parking in the front though. Handicap parking is on the side where you do have to walk a short distance (low-key defeats the purpose of handicap parking). So if you want in-front parking just hope you're lucky.
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Michael B.
Apr 1, 2024
This place is a hidden gem located away from the hustle and bustle of the Eden Center. I got the pho and I have to say it might be one of the best broths I've had. They add some shaved ginger with the cilantro and onions and it just gives each bite a burst of flavor. The staff here offer super friendly service and are happy to help should you need anything. The ambiance of the restaurant is very relaxing and just makes for an all around wonderful dining experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
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Kali A.
Apr 23, 2023
Just moved into the Falls Church area and this place is right next door to me. I'll definitely be a regular here because I just had the best pho I have ever tasted!
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Beach G.
Aug 29, 2023
Yummy Pho, spring rolls, noodles with shrimp and pork. Fresh ingredients, casual, relaxed dining. Not crowded and easy to have a conversation. Fresh food and location NOT in the Eden Center so no issues with parking. I now visit every few weeks. Yummy peanut sauce
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Brian L.
Sep 4, 2021
First time eating here, went with my (Vietnamese) family. First thing I noticed is that it was super chilly. It was about the same temperature outdoors. At lunchtime, the place was also completely empty except for us.The pho was okay. Different from Pho 75 in that the flavor was a bit richer, but was too salty. The noodles were more chewy, but the beef was more tender. So, different from 75, but not necessarily worse. The chicken wings are quite good. The quail is okay. The taro salad with shrimp and chicken was interesting. Never had it before, but I liked it.I don't speak any Vietnamese so I felt a bit uncomfortable when our server and my family started yapping away and she started to show the ladies some jewelry [she] was selling (side business?) and then showing pictures of her before and after cosmetic surgery. The chef also came out and I might've deduced that she was a former Saigon beauty pagent winner or something? The staff was nice and I think they found some vague connection to family lineage or their home province, but as a completely Americanized mutt, I just wanted to leave after a while.I'd consider going back, but I'll dress warmer and hopefully go when there are more people there to disperse the chatty-ness.
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Boyu L.
Jan 15, 2025
The food was alright, there are indeed many dishes you cannot find in the restaurants of nearby Eden Center. The stir baby clams is one example. It might be the exclusive of this restaurant. But probably because they are too authentic??? some flavor is a little bit alien to me. The place is not small, but somehow is dim inside. I prefer it to be a little bit brighter during dinning.
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Susan H.
Nov 17, 2023
This was my 1st visit & I will become a regular! The atmosphere was so relaxed & quiet (with nice music in the background). Staff was attentive & friendly, and food was delicious (spring rolls & ginger chicken). I look forward to bringing a friend next time and trying other delicacies. Susan
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