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Nam-Viet Restaurant is a hidden gem in Clarendon with delicious food at affordable prices. My favorites were the grilled pork and the beef curry — both full of flavor and perfectly cooked.
It’s also one of the few Vietnamese restaurants still standing from the old ‘Little Saigon’ days of Clarendon, which gives it a nostalgic charm and sense of local history. Service was efficient, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Reservations are not necessary. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
… moreDessa Salavedra
I’ve been coming here for over a year now and every time has been great experience. I pretty much order the same thing which are the salt and pepper shrimp and Saigon style soft shell crabs (if available). Occasionally I order pho which is okay. Today I tried something new which is fried squid and scallops (taste the same as the salt and pepper shrimp), the seafood stir fry noodles and orange pork chops. All are very good. They have always been consistent and the service is always good.
… moreEric Bellamy
I’ve been coming to Nam-Viet for well over 10 years. I would go to the spot on Connecticut Avenue during lunch until it closed. Now I drive to Claremdon because the food and service is amazing. I get the Eye Round Pho and the Shrimp toast. I love this place.
… moreTony A.
Very delicious food, with good service. We ordered the pork belly beef skewers and they were fantastic. I am not a huge pork belly fan, so I think the regular beef skewer is a better value. The five spice chicken was also very good basically a curry pot with all the desired vegetables that I normally like to have added to my Curry dishes. Overall they have great food here.
Update, one year later and this place is still delicious. This has become a local staple for me, one of my favorite places to get a variety of Asian foods including ribs Curry and beef entrees.
… moreCindy H
I got pho bo (beef) and my friend got a bun bo hue ( spicy beef). Pho Bo was ok. The meat it had was hard and didn’t seem like it was cooked longer period of time where it gets soft. The bun bo hue didnt taste like it should. The soup didn’t have its beef broth taste that it should have. Overall, I wouldn’t get their soup.
… moreLaura Mitchell
Long standing Vietnamese place located right in the heart of Clarendon. Fair prices, great menu size, and good quality meal. The wings (fish sauce flavor) were great and the veggie pho was packed with flavor and color.
… moreEdrick Chan
Sensational, flavor explosion, a delight to every one of its senses. Richard is one of the most knowledgeable humans when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. It is always an honor and pleasure to have the privilege to eat here.
The Bun Bo Hue with Cha Gio and a viet coffee with coffee ice is one of the greatest meals one could ever have.
… morewillku9000
Some of the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had and quite possibly the best in town. And Im not alone in thinking so because this place is an Arlington Institution. I have been coming here for years, mostly for Takeout as of late, and the food is just great. Check this place out if you get the chance, however keep in mind that Parking is Scarce. From what I have been told by older Arlingtonians they used to have a parking lot and even outdoor seating until the buildings around it came up. Still definitely worth the quest for parking
… moreEd Weaver
The good here was not bad, but for what we paid, I had higher expectations. I don’t think the Orange Pork that I had was Vietnamese, but it still tasted good. Very sweet. My wife ordered a Pho, but it had egg noodles like you would see in a typical ramen, and the broth was not a typical Vietnamese Pho broth. However, once again, it was good, so no complaints, just not what we were expecting. It’s more of a fusion dish. My two suggestions would be to add images to your menu. I think more people would order items they typically would not if they knew what it looked like and secondly PLEASE clean the walls by the tables. There was food and sause splattered all over the place right next to where we were eating. Not very appetizing. Our total for the two dishes only at lunchtime (no drinks or appetizers) came out to $39.
… moreScott White
I love this place. Although parking is a challenge I usually find some. It’s well worth it. The setting is semi-casual but still very comfortable for a date and the food is fantastic; it never disappoints. Service is always great too. This time I had the Anh Tai’s spicy garlic noodles while my wife had the deep fried spareribs. So good. We also shared crispy egg rolls.
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