We got there later than we wanted to...around 3pm. We went to the Eden Center for our first (and all) meal.
This wasn't your typical local viet place. It was a bit modern and I think they were trying to go for a semi fancy feel. The place had a few customers and the staff was somewhat attentive.
Iced Coffee
This was really sweet. I was hoping that the melting of the ice would make it less sweet but it didn't.
Crispy Spring Rolls - $3.95
Sadly, this was the best dish imo. It wasn't the greatest spring rolls but good enough. The meat didn't have that "uncooked" taste to it which I liked and the skin was crispy.
Chicken Wings in Fish Sauce - $9.50
Sweet and Sour Shrimp Soup - $12.50
Don't ask me why but I was expected something that was similar to tom yum soup. This was nothing like that. It wasn't sour or spicy (which I thought it would be for some reason). The soup had some flavor but it was a little bit on the bland side.
Beef Medium Done in Tamarind Sauce - $9.50
Blah, this was my least favorite. I hate meat that's not well done. I barely ate one piece.
Pork Chops
This was eh also. I like my pork chops very thin and this was on the thick side. The meat was a bit chewy, dry and tasteless. Didn't eat much of this either.
Caramel Fish Fillet - $10.50
This was also pretty salty so I only had a piece or so. That's all I can really remember about this.
"Shaky" Beef - $13.50
The meat was cold which I didn't expected. Again, it tasted too "meaty" for me. It didn't have much favor and the meat was a bit too thick for me.
I liked the tea. It came in a cute pot, which was pretty hot. Good thing I kinda knew and slowly touched it.
So overall, I really didn't like my meal. My bro ordered the majority of the dishes and I think he either ordered the wrong dishes or the cooking was a bit off. In the end, everyone was a bit disappointed.
Viet Bistro
6799 Wilson Boulevard #11
Falls Church, VA 22044
