Comments on: Dining: Pho-Hiep Hoa

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:37:20 +0000

My Le? We used to go there once a week. And then the cockroach showed up. We figured it might be an anomaly, so we went back a couple weeks later. This time the cockroach was joined by it’s baby. We never went back. Pho hiep Hoa is a good restaurant. The PHo is like just about every other Pho I’ve ever eaten, but the other stuff on the menu is tops. I highly recommend Pho Hiep Hoa.

By: Hans

Hans — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:07:56 +0000

I disagree with the review completely, I think the restaurant is excellent. Service is fine, the place is clean. My only criticism is that the music and TV are usually not set to something that would appeal to the diners. But other than that, a great place for Pho and many other dishes. Order correctly, that’s the key of course. I wouldn’t order lamb chops from a Pho restaurant. I’d order Pho, and some fried noodle dishes when I was looking for something different.

By: Bee

Bee — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:45:21 +0000

I completely disagree with this review and all comments. I didn’t go to this restaurant for the decor or the music, frankly I don’t even remember it because the food was so good and I was in conversation. I ordered the spring rolls and sesame chicken, and I thought it was great. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I wasn’t expecting much from this restaurant, but I will definitely be going back because my expectations were greatly surpassed. The service was pretty good, and the food came very quickly. Can’t wait to go back!

Editor’s note: This reader’s screen name has been modified. — JD (Jun 2, 2008)

By: Jennifer Deseo

Jennifer Deseo — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:08:29 +0000

About Vietnamese-American food:

The pho (noodle) soups consist of a clear broth with a hit of star anise (think licorice) and sometimes cinnamon. One usually drops crisp mung bean sprouts and bright cilantro into the mix. And there’s often some meat (or tofu) and noodles, of course.

The curries are similar to those found in Thai-American cuisine: spicy and often mixed with a creamy (read: high-calorie) coconut milk-based sauce.

Sligo, of Silver Spring Singular, recently wrote about his experience at White Oak’s Pho An.

By: IHateYuppies

IHateYuppies — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:45:19 +0000

I don’t get out much with restaurants. What is Vietnamese cuisine like? Is it spicy? Mostly noodle dishes? I am not a big fan of Thai meals. I can’t handle spicy food well and I need to watch my carb in-take with noodles and white rice.

By: Springvale Roader

Springvale Roader — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:55:37 +0000

M, My Le is okay, but interior decor does count for something in a dining experience, and My Le’s decor can be summed up in one word: shabby.

I don’t want to eat in a depressing environment. Hopefully My Le will take the opportunity of recovering from their fire and spruce things up.

By: M

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:43:17 +0000

Seriously– Why go to Pho-Hiep Hoa when you can head a little south in Silver Spring & go to My Le? (At least once they open back up after their unfortunate fire!)

By: Sligo

Sligo — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:15:35 +0000

I will drive all the way to Cleveland Park to have Pho at Nam Viet. Spicy Hue beef noodle soup. Yum.

By: rd

rd — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:04:42 +0000

Pho An in White Oak is a little better than Pho-Hiep Hoa, but still mediocre.

I won’t go back to Pho-Hiep Hoa in DTSS b/c last time I went there a small cockroach decided to visit my table…

By: Springvale Roader

Springvale Roader — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:49:42 +0000

Agreed with Jennifer and Anonymous. The missus and I were really looking forward to a Vietnamese joint on Ellsworth, but this place disappointed all the way around: food, service, decor, music. Meh. The only thing I remember liking is the 33 beer.

Can anyone recommend a really good Vietnamese restaurant in the area?