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 specialties 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 Washington, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!
1. Pho Viet
Topping the list is Columbia Heights's Pho Viet, situated at 3513 14th St. NW (between North Otis and North Parkwood places). With four stars out of 653 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Sprig and Sprout
Glover Park's Sprig and Sprout, located at 2317 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between North Calvert Street and North Observatory Lane), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 308 reviews.
3. Pho 12
Pho 12, a Vietnamese spot in Brookland, is another go-to, with four stars out of 91 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3740 12th St. NE (between North Perry and North Otis streets) to see for yourself.
4. Pho Anh Dao
Finally, over in Dupont Circle, check out Pho Anh Dao, which has earned four stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp. You can find it at 1915 18th St. NW (between North Willard and North T streets).
