Hanoi House

Service is extremely friendly, but a bit confused - they just opened, so perhaps it is to be expected. The banh mi was no Annondale special, but it was good enough to fill the banh mi void in this area. The vermicelli was a bit sparse. Overall, if they work out the kinks, this could be a great addition to the U street corridor. Already, I would say it's on my mind as a go-to for a good banh mi and a beer when the weather gets colder.

Chuoi Chien Dot Ruou $7 (5/5 NOMs) OMG ITS ON FIRE!!! Holy bananas can you see? Its actually on fire! Love this fire goodness. Best presentation ever, served not just sizzling, but actually on fire. You got to blow it out. Love these bananas fritters flambe, caramel sauce with very nomnom vanilla ice cream. Mix the fire goodness with cold soft smoothness. Great dessert you just have to order and experienc. Pho Bo $9 (3/5 NOMs) Pho-ing around. New pho place in town and we just had to check it out. Broth tasted a bit weak and needed more flavor. I wanted to try all their meats and order all the extras they had. I was expecting it would just be overflowing with meat goodness, but they barely put any there. Ate all the meat in no time. Its a new place and I will be back in a few month to try it again. Bahn Tom Co Ngu Hanoi $9 (4/5 NOMs) New place in town and we start it pancake style. Every Vietnamese nomnom adventure should include this Shrimp multi layer dish in some form. Hanoi-style shrimp cake and Japanese sweet potatoes. Love the crispy out of shell with so many goodies on the inside. It comes with very nomnom veggies. Its an entree but we ordered it as our starter. Great dish to share for a group.