Pho Duong

Absolutely delicious! My favorite dish is the spicy seafood phở. My boyfriend insisted I try the seafood phở and I am so happy I did. We have been back several times and I am looking forward to the next!

Excellent quality, great prices and service.
They have a great selection of brisket, flank and round steak.
Good spring rolls too.

I really love the phở broth and meat that they have! It’s not too salty and not too heavy, it’s perfect to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I ordered the phở with meatballs, tripe and tendon! There’s an option of small or large and the small was cry filling :)!
Prices are also very flexible and decent!

Got hungry after a great night of celebrating new years. Decided to come to this place since it was closer to my friend’s house. I’m glad I went. The place is freaking huge and also their food portion. The place is well organized and clean. Depending what you get, it probably cost you $ 9-​$ 12. Worth the money considering how large the portions are. I got the combination rice and summer rolls. The food was very tasty and the service here is average

Still looking for a great Phở place to eat. But, this place was pretty good. I ordered #1 with everything. Enjoyed the broth and appetizers (spring rolls & summer rolls). However, still on the search to find that one place that reminds me of my mom’s phở. But, I would definitely add this place to my list of Phở places to eat.

Moved into the area in May. Since we live so far from our main phở joint (Phở Sate), we figured we would give this a try.
The customer service was prompt and friendly! Very quick with the service and the meal.
The phở was alright. The broth was good but nothing spectacular. Better than most but doesn’t beat Phở Sate.
I also had their baby clam dish. It had potential but didn’t taste right. I couldn’t eat the whole thing.
Overall, if I didn’t want to travel all the way to graham rd., I would come back for some phở (with everything).

I’m embarrassed.
Why, you ask?
Because I practically come here every other day. And the servers are like, «Hello…(again).»
Hehe. But the phở and summer/​spring rolls here are delicious, allowing me to overcome my embarrassment and bravely step into the restaurant for the hundredth time.
In fact, I think I’ll actually be eating dinner here tonight.
Hooray for my happy phở potbelly!

I’m glad I decided to try this place– it’s a great alternative to going to Eden for some authentic Vietnamese food!
The dining area is very clean and large enough to hold large group of people (6 – 8 people tables).
I had the combination phở with everything and the bun bo hue (spicy pork noodle soup). For apps we tried the fried spring rolls. One of the best I’ve tried in all phở restaurants I’ve been too! The phở was very flavorful without being greasy and well proportioned in terms of meat to noodles to broth ratio. The spicy noodle soup was also pretty good with a strong lemon grass flavor with I love in bun no hue. The soup has a lot of tendons and other types of meats. If you’re not into strange cuts of meats, I would suggest going with something else.
I will be making this our usual spot phở-​sure! Hehe :)

Finally had the phở here! Was very good! I guess I’m sticking to the more familiar dish! The soup was clean and appetizing. My friend and the seafood base soup and I had the beef base and both was excellent. The seafood base was more lighter in taste but was definitely cleaner in tastes. I really enjoyed the phở here.
I tried both the beef and seafood phở, and the seafood is definitely my favorite! It’s super clean and savory! Definitely recommend it! It comes with some fish cakes, shrimps, scallops, etc.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would have. Very slow customer service, and the server guy was terrible.
If you asked for something he would just look at you, and whatever you asked for would appear in ten minutes, and it would be the bare minimum of what you asked for (ex: I wanted a box for the appetizer and the phở and I pointed to both, and he only delivered a small box — no container for the phở). Not to mention there was no head nod, and no sign of acknowledgement of your request, yet he spoke his native language to all of the other wait staff. No manners either (as far as saying please, thank you, or making some kind of effort to get a tip), and when my boyfriend was trying to find something to recommend to his friend, the server said nothing. It seemed that there was a huge language barrier there and the staff did not even make an effort to acknowledge what we were saying. I was a server once so i understand the pressures of the job, but i also have higher expectations as a result.
Summary: The food was good, but not worth the horrible customer service.

I don’t really go here for the phở, which is ironic. I’m reviewing based on the two dishes that I’ve tried, «Com cam tay hen» (Clam clay pot) and «Com tam» (Broken rice, grilled pork chop, over easy egg, and shredded pork skin).
Com tam for me was pretty mediocre, it was good but I’ve had better ones at Eden. The clam clay pot, now that’s a different story. I searched locally for restaurants that even served clam clay pots, sadly there are not many options. I came across one restaurant in Eden called, «Rice Paper», it was sub par, but that’s another review for another day. I gave up looking for that dish a longggg time ago, but to my surprise I came across it on Phở Duong’s menu. I can say it’s second best to my mom’s version of the dish. Wasn’t oily, perfect flavoring, rice wasn’t too burnt at the bottom, and they hooked a sista up with them clams! The next time I came back and got that clam clay pot and it was still perfect!
The tables don’t feel sticky, the lighting is bright, service is quick, friendly, and they are so attentive! This might be the best Phở restaurant around my area.

The owners were incredibly friendly, it almost caught me off guard. I’m not used to this kind of service at a Phở place, I’d pick Phở Duong even if the food was worse.
Fortunately, though, it was the best bowl of Phở I’ve ever had.
I also tried the Hu Tieu Mi Ga which is a chicken and pork broth. My girlfriend said it was «The best chicken soup I’ve ever had period.» I disagree. My mother’s is better, but this is a close second.
The owner was very forward with us about the Bubble Tea. «That flavor uses powder because it isn’t in season. Here’s the flavors that are in season and use fresh fruit.» Wow.
The owner also stayed late and was very enthusiastic about talking to us about the other items on the menu that we didn’t order. I’m sold. I’ll certainly come back to try them. They also said they’re working on their liquor license. We’ll be back then too.

New Young owners! That’s what I really like about places with young owners especially with a phở place. This is a great establishment because location is key and for a place without much competition, this place really brings a plateful to the table.
Onto my food review:
Soup and Noodles: My typical favorites are phở and the bo kho which is the beef stew. I have found this place gives larger portions than most, they give more noodles and also does not skimp on the bean sprouts and basil condiments. You’re supposed to eat phở hot and when they give you the large amount of bean sprouts, adding it into your soup will cool the bowl down and I found this is a fantastic way to eat it as it is the authentic way to eat it. It also adds volume to the bowl and personally, I like a heartier bowl.
The bo kho (beef stew) is on point, their noodles are good and the soup base is terrific. Very hearty and very perfumy with all the fragrances of the spices. It’s really like mom makes at home.
Onto my atmoshphere review:
This place is similar to a few other stores that dots northern virginia and there is a serious correlating theme. It’s quite opulent with the soffit chamferred ceiling and crown molding all surrounding a hanging chandelier. They have tvs running a few channels, most of them news, and for me I appreciate being entertained while I eat be it lunch or dinner. Always a fan of the overall décor because it fits the authentic Vietnamese decoration style.
Aside from the décor, the one person who really really makes this place so attractive and also so worth while to visit is the nice young gentleman who I believe personally makes you (even though you come in a party of 10) his only customer. Every time I’ve come back, he makes sure you’re taken care of and will occasionally stop to talk to you while you eat which is unheard of in most phở places as it’s really a quick dine in and out joint. He is part of the atmosphere as his overall attitude of hospitality is always up there.
Gripes:
My only gripe with this place is their boba tea and it’s not really a gripe I hold Phở Duong personally accountable. Most places use fresh fruit for their boba tea smoothies but a great majority and including this Phở Duong uses powder for their drinks. I know of a very few phở place that makes their smoothies from fresh fruit. But hey, if I had actually wanted something fresh I’d go to those places. But when I do order something from their smoothie bar, it’s typically a thai iced tea. They really make a mean iced cup of thai iced tea.
Overall:
I can see this place being my go to phở place, it already has, because of the great home made food and great hospitality. I’ve always been a fan of the Phở Duongs in NOVA but this one is by far the best as it appeals to me the most!

Fantastic phở and great value for money, even the small size was more than enough for a lunch portion.
I had the seafood phở, OH had the braised beef, both delicious. Kids split the pork with rice, which we both ended up being super jealous of — beautifully tender and slightly sweet pork with a great smoky edge from the cooking.
Spring rolls were delicious too — tasty and perfectly cooked.

I tried the avocado bubble tea which was fantastic, not too sweet.
I also recommend the spicy beef and pork noodle soup.

I have to admit I came here a bit grudgingly, but Phở Duong won me over. Yes, the prices are a bit higher than in Seven Corners, but I think the extra cost is worth it for the higher quality, nicer atmosphere (new furniture and lighting), and the more convenient location. I believe a large bowl of phở is $ 8.50. If you want a vegetarian bowl of phở, it’s still cooked in the beef broth, but you get A LOT of noodles, and it’s only $ 6.50. Definitely not the $ 2 bowl of phở I had at sitdown restaurants in Vietnam, but the prices are fair for the U.S.
Our friends eat out a lot (i.e., they’ve cooked at home 3x in the last 3 months), and they were very impressed with the quality of the broth at Phở Duong. Once you let the soup settle for a few minutes, you’ll see that the broth is actually quite clear (not like the cloudy broths you see at other phở restaurants).

OMGGGGGGGG PHOOOOO GET IN MY BELLLLLLYYYYYYY!
So. this place is under new management… and I definitely see a huge change in not only the service but the food.
The manager (a young gentleman) makes sure that you feel welcomed and at home… if you have a problem with your food, no questions asked he makes sure to get it right! He always makes sure to shake your hand and thank you for your business.
The food here is really great… some of the best phở I’ve had in the Fairfax area. The also have a really large menu. So if you’re not totally sold on the phở (which would make me judge you) you can always check out some of the other options!
This place is great cheap eats!

Great customer service and great food!
Got the pork spring rolls and the beef phở which were both delicious.
Owner was on top of welcoming the customers and water refills
Will definitely be back for sure!

The people are friendly here. Simple and good, nothing fancy, good price vietnamese food.
We had the shrimp spring roll and then the grilled chicken dish. great veggies and whatever

Excellent Phở. I prefer mine slightly more fragrant, but this is way above average, and the beef was succulent and delicious. Crispy Spring Rolls were top notch, better than most anywhere else. We tried a seafood dish over rice in a metal hot pot (sadly not the advertised clay pot), very tasty and the rice ended up nice and crispy. Really excited about the menu, which includes clay pot items such as baby clams and pork… can’t wait to try! Oh, and a selection of bubble tea too!