Cafe Asia
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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Green Papaya
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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Little Viet Garden
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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Minh's Restaurant
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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Miss Saigon
3057 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-333-5545

Description: GEORGETOWN. Miss Saigon serves some of DC's best Vietnamese food, and its relaxed, breezy dining room is perfect for entertaining clients or impressing an adventurous date. The memorable setting features potted palms and a tropical garden accented with tiny lights. The food measures up too, as evidenced by caramel salmon, calamari, steamed flounder, and papaya-shrimp salad. The perfect finale: bananas flambé and table-brewed coffee served chilled with sweetened condensed milk. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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Nam Viet ­ Arlington
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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Nam's
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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Queen Bee
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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