Ready to celebrate Lunar New Year? On Feb. 5, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Tết, the first day of the Lunar New Year — and spring — for Vietnamese families. To kick off the celebration, families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Day for a reunion meal, featuring specialities that include dưa hành (pickled spring onions), bánh chưng (sticky rice with meat or beans wrapped in leaves) and boiled whole chicken.
If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Pig with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants in Alexandria, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!
1. Caphe Banh Mi
Topping the list is Caphe Banh Mi. Located at 407 Cameron St. in Old Town, it's the highest rated Vietnamese restaurant in Alexandria, boasting four stars out of 927 reviews on Yelp.
2. Pho Viet Flare
Next up is Landmark's Pho Viet Flare, situated at 514 S. Van Dorn St., Suite B. With four stars out of 305 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Pho Huy
Seminary Hill's Pho Huy, located at 4527 Duke St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews.
4. Sunday In Saigon
Sunday In Saigon in Old Town North is another go-to, with four stars out of 197 Yelp reviews. Head over to 682 N. Saint Asaph St. to see for yourself.
5. Pho 95's
Finally, over in Landmark, check out Pho 95's, which has earned four stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp. You can find it at 265 S. Van Dorn St.
