The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.
"The D.C. area, particularly Northern Virginia, has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to excellent Vietnamese fare. One of the newer contenders on the scene, Brothers Bistro, can be found within an unassuming, if stylish space, within a bustling shopping center in Springfield. Shiny lacquered quail gets additional bite from lime and pepper; Bun dac viet finds excellent spring rolls, sweet charred pork, and plump shrimp nestled atop herbs and rice noodles. You’ll find some items less common on other area menus, whether it be a selection of hot pot dishes or overflowing rice bowls packed with everything from Chinese sausage to fried egg. Classic dishes like crab fried rice are formidable; this isn’t the area’s best pho, but those who go the soup route will still be treated to a particularly meaty bowl, glistening with fat. Wash it all down with a stellar version of Vietnamese iced coffee. — Missy Frederick" - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
