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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | 4922 Elm St
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-654-8986 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Swiftly becoming one of Bethesda's more popular restaurants, this upscale Vietnamese establishment makes fans of everyone who attends. The menu features both sweet and spicy entrees, including sugarcane shrimp, Chilean sea bass, and lemongrass-scented duck breast. The welcoming, sophisticated interior features high ceilings, tiny lights, bamboo accents, and muted wall colors. Smart casual dress.
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| 3012 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22201
703-522-9686 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. Great for upscale Asian cuisine, this restaurant offers lovely outdoor seating and is popular for lingering lunches and romantic dates. You'll truly feel as if you've entered a garden, whether you dine on the greenery-lined patio or in the tropical dining room. Great spring rolls and spicy-hot curries draw raves, of course, but you'll also find unique entries like caramel chicken, ginger-sauced flounder, and shrimp-stuffed crepes. Plenty of affordable noodle dishes make the restaurant a quick and affordable option for lunch. Casual attire.
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| 2500 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22201
703-525-2828 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. This Clarendon Vietnamese favorite sets a sophisticated stage with high ceilings, generously spaced tables, large windows, and black furniture. Daily specials and a menu with more than 100 choices make decisions difficult, but, start with spring rolls or shrimp-and-sweet potato cakes, and you'll know you're on to a good thing. Notable entrees include deep-fried red snapper and grilled beef short ribs. The menu also has a wide selection of soups and rice plates. Smart casual dress.
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| 1127 N Hudson St
Arlington,
VA
22201
703-522-7110 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. Nam Viet has swiftly become a staple for folks addicted to superb Vietnamese food. Regulars come to get a weekly (or daily) fix of such traditional Vietnamese dishes as pho, spring rolls, red snapper, and rice noodles. Other tempting possibilities include soft dumplings, succulent pork and shrimp dishes served over steaming noodles, zesty chicken curry, and expertly prepared orange chicken. Casual dress.
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| 4928 Cordell Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-652-2635 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. An appealing restaurant that knows its way around traditional Vietnamese cuisine, Nam's promises great food that won't require an extra trip to the ATM. The place offers a range of items, including marinated Vietnamese steak, noodle dishes, curries, and seafood options. Plus, you'll find classics like spring rolls and roasted quail. The decor is attractive, and the staff are pleasant and accommodating. If you're in the mood for a relaxing meal, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place.
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| 3181 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22201
703-527-3444 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. This establishment is a sure bet for quick, tasty meals and Vietnamese classics. The unelaborate decor can be overlooked once you sample spectacular spring rolls, green papaya salad, or Hanoi-style grilled pork, a popular dish redolent with spices and caramelized juices. One of the oldest Vietnamese restaurants on a street that's lined with competitors, this place keeps going strong, thanks to fresh ingredients, great service, and creative presentation.
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| 1550 Wilson Blvd
Arlington,
VA
22209
703-741-0870 | | | | | Description: ARLINGTON. Cafe Asia's eclectic menu boasts entrees from Vietnam, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. As a result, there are plenty of options for everyone. Start with gyoza (Japanese dumplings) or hot and sour soup. Then, order an Asian Green Salad, tempting nasi uduk (sampler platter of Indonesian delights), or traditional pad Thai. Lunch specials and dinner bento box combos are especially affordable. Happy hour also helps out the budget with discounted drinks and sushi. Outdoor dining available. Casual dress. Reservations suggested for large parties.
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