Happy Eatery

Solid spot for Vietnamese food. The service was very fast, but the ordering computer is a bit annoying. It's not exactly clear when you are able to advance to the next screen at times. They should fix it to be a bit more intuitive or easier to understand. Also, if there is no more of an item that day, it should be removed as an option on the menu. The atmosphere is calming but the seating is not very comfortable unless you opt for the ground cushions. I ordered the pork fried rice and then on another occasion I ordered a pork soup. Both were very delicious. The pork fried rice was a little greasier than expected, but was still good. Overall, this is a solid restaurant with a convenient location next to the metro.

This place is super cute and has a great vibe but the food was terrible. Inedible, actually. We each took one bite of the Shrimp and Scallion Dumplings and that was it for those. We also ordered: - Spring rolls, (They were fine, but seemed like they were frozen). - Chicken satays ... They had a cinnamon flavor that was unexpected and not really working in this situation. - Crab Rangoon, that were unlike any I had ever had before. Slightly overcooked and super fishy tasting. The young lady at the counter was delightful. We were just passing through, so we'll never know if they were just having an off night.

Food is good and portion size is big, but things weren’t prepared as shown on the menu. For example, the peach green tea (that costs a ridiculous $5.50 for what it is) was supposed to have bits of peach and strawberry as a topping, and it didn’t. Also, if you ask for “light ice” they don’t mess around - there was like one single ice cube in my drink. The vegan pho was supposed to have broccolini and it didn’t. And it wasn’t hot, only warm. I liked that there are many vegan & vegetarian options though.

Honestly, we went there thinking “How bad can it be?” because it is not your hole in the wall kind of Vietnamese restaurant. Well, it met our expectations. The food was delicious and the view in the restaurant is amazing. We got their protein bowl and the Vietnamese sandwich style bowl.

BEST PHO BROTH Ever!!! They use add oxtail to the beef broth that makes it delicious!! I can't eat pho from anywhere else since I've had it here. The cost is a bit more expensive, but the flavor of the broth is unique my absolute favorite!! I typically order it to go, but the inside of the place looks like good vibes!

I ordered the shrimp egg foo young which was burnt and chicken wings that was bruised and cooked. The chicken wings was so bruised that you can see it once you broke the chicken wing apart.

The food is pretty good with nice vegetarian options that are healthy and tasty. However giving minus 1 star due to the excessive amount of unnecessary use of throwaway plastic even when eating at the restaurant.

Went here for casual lunch with coworkers and had not been before (but a coworker had been here before) and was super happy with what we got. I got the garlic rice veggie bowl with peanut sauce. I liked the crispy tofu, garicky rice, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. My only regret was not getting the crispy spring rolls. I really enjoyed the large portion size for price and if you cannot finish you can get lids that they have to go. Lunch is really busy and it’s chaotic but it was fast given the lunch rush and it’s super casual. I am looking forward to going back!

This place has amazing food and spectacular deals! My friend and I ordered here twice and the first time we loved the food so much we forgot to take pictures! Here's the run down: Thai basil chicken: YUM Veggie Pho with spicy broth: Yummy and very plentiful! Nice portion of broth, noodles and tofu. There were lot of white onions when we first ordered, so we omitted them the second time. Veggie spring rolls: delicious! Good crunch with delicious sauces. My friend and I loved the Sriracha aïoli! If you order off of Uber there are a lot of buy one get one free options for various items. And if you order during happy hour, you'll save money too. :)Definitely a win win! I'll be ordering from here again!! I hope to go to the restaurant too!

Major Shrinkflation just happened in the course of a few days. I ordered a $20 life style bowl and was so sad that it was now a third of the size of what I received last week, yet the price stayed the same!!! Bring back the old bowls :( I am regular here and honestly, the portion size is what kept me returning. Not meant to be an exaggeration, but I really felt like I was only getting a small taste of what I was used to.

Ambiance is cute. Service is poor. Food is even worse. Go to the one in Tyson's. It's MUCH BETTER.

A very nice POS (point of sale) system and the place is located right on the corner. I walked the long way around and it was still easy to find. I got there after the normal lunch rush but the atmosphere felt relaxed and there were only 2 people in front of me. There were quite a few pickup orders stacking up on the counter so, I knew my order would not take very long. The vegetarian egg rolls with vinaigrette' sauce was a nice compliment with the lemongrass chicken bahn mi sandwich!

Stopped in for a quick snack and was pleased to find they had a pretty big boba menu! It was a little confusing on where to order - I guess the downstairs is for ordering boba and upstairs is for food? It was hard to get someone's attention but that's what I was told though later it did seem like you could order from either location. Regardless, there were touch screen monitors to order which was pretty straightforward and I got free spring rolls for checking in on Yelp! And the boba was pretty good - looking forward to trying the other items on the menu when I'm in the area again! Could definitely see myself chilling in their cool seating areas for a bit.

First of all, the Spicy Oxtail Pho for the pho was sooo good. Plenty of meat and toppings. And their Strawberry Matcha Daigona was def up there with my most memorable teas I've had. Food here is great and you won't be disappointed. But... On a casual Saturday noon, place was empty and all I could think about was how run down this place looked and felt. See my pictures from how the place is at lunchtime on a Saturday. Floors were cracked, bathroom was grimy, condiments were empty on more than a couple tables, trash was full. Emphasis on the place being empty, yet the front staff was there for the hour my family were there and didn't empty the bin. Regardless of how much I enjoy their food, unless I see recent reviews of how their interior cleanliness improved, I don't recommend returning. Love their pho, but I'd rather go to a numbered-Pho ol-school spot just for the ambiance.

I came here for a lunar new year event and the food hall was so spacious with many types of seating. They had high tops, tables, intimate tables in the back, cozy stairs, perfect for any gathering! The food was served buffet style but was SO good! My top favorite was the fried rice, cooked to perfection, wok style! The banh mi was good too! It was heavily stuffed with meat and eggs, so YUMMY! The eggrolls were heavy with taro to my liking and reminded me of my mom's home cooking! I loved how there were to go containers by the utensils too! It's nice to have it readily available for customers to take food home. I liked the kiosks to order food which provided a wide variety of food. I'd say the only downside was the upstairs seating that overlooked construction, but still had a good view of the sunset :) It was a nice spot with good food and vibes!

The food was delicious! My friend and I have ordered twice and it's well worth it! The Veggie pho with Tofu is 100% a selling point, I look forward to trying the other menu items as well. You can order from Uber and get amazing deals and buy one and get one free options, if you order before 5, you can get happy hour deals . Would highly recommend!

I ordered the Garden Bowl w/Glazed Tofu and Vietnamese Vinaigrette which features Vietnamese fish sauce. It is actually $2 cheaper if you forgo the tofu. I chose to have my garden bowl include rice for no charge. As a result of my vegetable, protein, and rice choices, this was a very filling and tasty meal! Especially considering the price for this area. The only thing I wish they did was to fully cut and separate the sautéed onion. I would like to eat some with every bite in stead of in chunks. This place is still a solid lunch spot if you are in the area. Food preparation is quick too with pick-up on the bottom floor counter. Make sure to join their rewards program!

A lot of show for mediocre pho. Especially in a place like NOVA with many other superior, less trendy pho places, the soup here was mediocre at best. Plus, my spring rolls were burnt to a crisp. Maybe I just caught them on an off day.

Ordered delivery from ubereats because they had a great promotion. Ordered: 1. thai basil popcorn chicken - I think this should be much better to order in person, delivery driver prob had to make some other stops, the chicken was pretty soggy by the time it arrived 2. shrimp and pork fried spring rolls - very crispy and like the sweet chili sauce dip 3. saigon bowl with chicken and steak - great bowl, like the texture of the rice, lots of veggies, and the meats are tender. Only complaint is on the big lettuce leaves, I don't know what kind of lettuce they use but it's so bitter and tastes terrible.

So disappointed to have to leave this review. We have been ordering take out weekly from this restaurant since their opening. I attended the yelp elite opening reception back in 2020 and always loved their food. It's been a few months now that there is a lack of consistency in the flavors, ingredients, portion sizes etc. We usually order to go and there is always an ingredient missing, or the same dish tastes different and way off from the last time, or the portions vary significantly from one week to the other. Today I just had it. my bowl had a spoiled avocado, there were multiple pieces of avocado skin in my food, the chicken was slimey tasting and smelling, and the "garlic" rice tasted nothing like garlic (as opposed to a month ago when I ordered), so I'm sure it wasn't even garlic rice. Needless to say the food went in the trash and I'm hoping I don't get sick from the piece of chicken I ate. There is certainly no quality control and no care to offer good food anymore. I am very disappointed and have made the decision to stop patronizing this place.

I wouldn't feed this mystery meat garbage to my dog. And yes, I'm writing this in a hunger fueled rage. Super quick Uber eats delivery of an inedible meal. I'm not sure what meat this is but it's not any type of chicken that should be served at a restaurant. Not only does it look disgusting, it doesn't taste much better. Portion is minuscule for what you expect from traditional pho, but I guess the price is a bit cheaper than other places. The spring rolls weren't much better. The best part of the order (I refuse to call this a meal) was the sweet and spicy sauce that probably came out of a jar. Also, I let the noodles soak for about half hour... tried them again. Still the same consistency and texture as rubber.

Solid spot for Vietnamese food. The service was very fast, but the ordering computer is a bit annoying. It's not exactly clear when you are able to advance to the next screen at times. They should fix it to be a bit more intuitive or easier to understand. Also, if there is no more of an item that day, it should be removed as an option on the menu. The atmosphere is calming but the seating is not very comfortable unless you opt for the ground cushions. I ordered the pork fried rice and then on another occasion I ordered a pork soup. Both were very delicious. The pork fried rice was a little greasier than expected, but was still good. Overall, this is a solid restaurant with a convenient location next to the metro.

Wish I could say I liked but honestly not my type of vibe. It was a chilly day so we stopped by for some pho and were surprised at how empty this place was. There's only a few people working and everything can be ordered on screens. Overall the place was grimy & kind of dead. We were the only ones there on a Sunday afternoon except for one other person. I got the tofu pho with spicy veggie broth - not spicy at all but they tried - its a casual eatery so I'm sure there's some people who might appreciate the vibe / customizable menu but not for me. Also in the eating area, they didn't seem to clean up at all so not a fan of this place. Would not go here again.

The happy eatery is such a cool concept especially if you want to try all the different brands under happy eatery. One thing I wanted to point out is the parking. I'm not from Virginia so I parked in a nearby garage, which was about eight dollars an hour. If you're thinking about going I would recommend trying to see if there are other parking options just because $8 felt a little bit pricey to me. when I walked in, it was a self-serve situation. I quickly ordered on the kiosk and got my spicy oxtail pho within 10 minutes. For a $17 pho, it was a pretty decent size. I was a little bit disappointed by the oxtail. I expected a lot more oxtail, and it was a lot tougher than I was anticipating. As for the broth, it was very flavorful, but was not spicy at all. I would say this is a pretty decent bowl of pho but just not what I ordered or expected.

I love the concept of the restaurant: a two story fast casual place (it has touchscreens that you order from and a self-serve soda machine) that allows you to get your food quickly. I've been here twice and ordered the spicy oxtail pho and it was a major letdown. The pho was more expensive than other places and yet it was not spicy in the slightest. I don't mean "I have a high spice tolerance so I didn't really taste the heat" - I mean "I'm not sure if they even put a single spicy item here because there is absolutely no spice whatsoever". Everyone at my table agreed - including folks without a spice tolerance. Instead of a spicy flavor, the broth was overly oily and you need to add some sriracha and/or hiosin for it to taste good. The broth does not taste all that rich or flavorful by itself. A friend went here soon after it was open and raved about how good the spicy oxtail was - but when he came the second time (with me), he said that it was very different than what he had. I'm not sure if we caught them on two bad days (we came at not busy times slightly after your normal lunch time) or if their quality of food has declined since opening, but after two tries, I'm not going to try this again. The quantity of the oxtail is decent - though mine did not have any pieces with bones or tendon, which I would usually expect. It ended up tasting pretty similar to braised beef. For how much the pho costs, I was expecting much better. The dish was a real letdown.

The pho here is so good that we have been here twice in just a week. The modern touch of the place may make you think the flavor is not authentic, but it's really authentic. The broth is so rich and savory and not sweet. It definitely can be hotter in temperature but that's just my personal preference. The portion is generous and what I like for this pho place is you can opt for oxtail brisket meat if you'd like. They also serve other dishes such as bahn mi, fried rice, and summer rolls. The bahn mi is delicious as well. If you live in proper Arlington and haven't had pho from this place you're missing out. If you ever find yourself waiting in line for the pho on Wilson Boulevard, you may as well just get into your car and drive here. You'd never thought one of the best pho in Arlington is tucked in a nice building in downtown Rosslyn.

The fact that I have often passed this but never been is crazy but I finally got around to it. We got shrimp and pork egg rolls and summer rolls. They were both great. I also got a Classic Vietnamese Coffee with 50% sugar. It was maybe a tad sweet for me so next time 25% for me. Great food, and just slightly on the pricy side.

Generally, I liked my experience here. It's in a very convenient location. Ambiance: (4/5) This isn't a place where you can sit and eat, but for what it is it is spacious. There is a little bit of bench seating in the corner. Price: (4/5) I thought portions were a bit small for the price, but not by much since they do provide 2 rolls with the bowls. Food: (4/5) I thought it was really good but you definitely need extra sauce (which is an extra $0.50). The noodles are not seasoned at all so the sauce is what gives it flavor. I got spicy peanut which was not spicy so don't be scared. It was flavorful. I like all the toppings. The fusion tea is a must try. I loved the lychee at the bottom. Service: (5/5) Even with long lines, the service is fast. In conclusion I was to try more.

Stumbled on this place on my walk and decided to check it out! This eatery basically combines multiple restaurant brands into their ordering system and you can pick and choose what you want in your order. Food choices mainly consisted of a variety of viet food, milk/fruit teas, and there was even poke on the menu! I opted for the fusion fruit tea and herbal hibiscus from Teas'n You. Two words: SO REFRESHING! The perfect choice of drink for a hot and humid day. The fusion fruit tea was strawberry passion fruit tea and it came with strawberry bits, lychee bits, and lychee jelly. The herbal hibiscus was hibiscus tea with mixed berries and lychee jelly. The base price for the drinks were around $6, added additional boba for 50 cents, and so it came out to around $7 each after tax. Considering the amount of toppings before my add-on, these drinks are definitely worth the price! Also, if you check-in on yelp, you can get 2 free egg rolls! This was a game changer because I took one bite, and they were probably the best egg rolls I've had in a really long time. The outside was so crisp and the fillings were so flavorful. If the rest of their menu tastes as good as these egg rolls, this place is truly unstoppable. Overall, new favorite spot for fruit teas. Excited to come back and try their other drinks as well as their food options!

The food was better than average. The elevator and stairs smell like bleach (better than the alternative I guess), but was unappealing

Had a hankering for a banh mi-esque sandwich and decided to try happy eatery out. Overall it's ok. Not the greatest banh mi I've ever had, but certainly the most expensive. But that's to be expected given its location. Baguette was crisp and the chicken was cooked well. My biggest criticism is that the "pickled" daikon and carrot barely had any flavor and were extremely bland. Maybe it's done that way on purpose to appeal to a larger audience than those who go to Eden center. Overall good if you're in a jam. Ok if you're in a jam and don't want to go to Eden Center.

The vibe here is very chill open area. I do wish there were more comfortable seatings here, giving it a more comfy spot to actually hangout and work at. We came right when it opened so I was surprise to come in and some seatings and tables did not look like it was wiped down from the night before. My friend and I had to wipe down the table and area we sat at. My friend and I ordered their drinks from Teas n' You. I ordered the Dalgona Cloud Coffee. It came with milky iced coffee topped with whipped and fluffy coffee cloud foam. Definitely strong in coffee taste and I absolutely loved the cloud foam on top. For snacks, we got the Spicy Tuna Bake and the Spicy French Fries. It was definitely very good, the rice was cooked perfectly, love the flavors. The only downside is, I felt like the tuna was too over cooked, it could have been took less for sure. It came with Spicy Tuna, Crab Salad, topped with Kewpie Mayo, Eel Sauce, and Sriracha Aioli Drizzle, Furikake, Rice Puffs, and Shredded Nori. The Spicy Fries were very good, awesome kick and cooked perfectly! I loved how crispy they were. Overall, very nice spot, the portions here is definitely pretty good size for the pricing. We saw the bowls of pho that came out and my friend and I were both commenting on how big the the bowl was. The service here was super awesome! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating making sure you have everything you need.

I visited when they first opened and was unimpressed, so I didn't write a review. I remember being fairly disappointed with my cha gio, pho ga, and the customer service. And even more disappointed because overall, I enjoy anything from Happy Endings Hospitality. So my first experience was surprising. However, I've been ordering the magnum rolls (huge goi cuon) for delivery and loving them. Makes sense since Roll Play is my favorite of the group. The magnum rolls are fresh, huge, and delicious. I do wish the staff were more conscientious though--they've arrived without sauce more than once, and that is never fun. Even still, I have a feeling they'll remain in my delivery rotation for a long time.

This location keeps having issues with burnt imperial rolls. Perhaps they need to turn down the temp on the fryer. I prefer the spring rolls at Sprig and Sprout because they are always cooked perfectly and they come with lettuce and shredded radish/carrot. However that location takes more effort to get to near Georgetown.

100% awesome Plenty of vegetarian vegan options Best Banh Mi sandwiches full of veggies with or without tofu Fresh warm bread soft on the inside, crispy on the outside Ask for a side of spicy broth...It's like a vegetarian French Dip

Unbeknownst to me, and should have known by the name, it's a food hall. Down stairs is like a smoothie and drink shop while upstairs they have pho and other vietnamese plates. I had a bone broth beef pho and 3 summer rolls (beef, chicken, and tofu). If you have a shrimp allergy, be careful because many items have shrimp. I also got the herbal hibiscus tea with 25% sugar (my friend said the full 100% was cloyingly sweet, so I just took her word for it), which was the perfect amount. The straws are kind of not large enough for the fruits, but just eat them at the end of the drink. The pho was pretty good, not spectacular, but not bad at all. My friend had the spicy oxtail pho, and she said it was perfect. The summer rolls were really tasty with the sweet chili sauce, and that little fried wonton stick elevated the entire bite. Although the place gives a sense of cold industrialism, there is a nice view outside. Towards the back, there is nice steppe seating with little cushions and outlets on each tier. It's a unique space, and the food is worth it for lunch or a midway bite between school/work and home. The service is quick...but I'd suggest using the kiosks to order until the app has the right menu items up. One strange thing is that they dont sell alcohol but they have an alcohol selection and beer selection in app. Anyways, check it out. Driving there, and parking is hell, so good luck. There is free street parking after 8 pm, though.

Overall: Solid variety of fast-casual Vietnamese cuisine. Quick and efficient service. Tastiness: I've tried the shrimp pho with oxtail broth and it was so so tasty, I recommend it for anyone interested in pho with a twist. The oxtail pho and the veggie pho are also great, but there is no reason why you would limit yourself when there are so many flavor combinations available. Service: Efficient and courteous. Ambiance: As casual and relaxed as it gets, with plenty of seating upstairs, including a space that can be reserved for private parties/groups. Cleanliness: Very neat and clean. Price: Well-priced for the area - $17 for pho that is large enough for 2 portions (for some of us)

I decided to come back to Happy Eatery and ordered the thai basil popcorn chicken (spicy) and egg rolls (Yelp check-in for 2 egg rolls!). The thai basil popcorn chicken was good, nicely breaded and spicy wasn't too spicy. The space itself is nice, especially the backroom on the second floor. Service is always good.

Pretty good food, but the takeout service is sometimes lacking. I like the tofu bowl but they sometimes forget my extra sauce, they ignore my request to omit cilantro in the order, and one time they also forgot my tofu. The Vietnamese coffee is FANTASTIC. I've introduced several people to it and everyone has loved it. Don't miss the coffee!

This is a really unassuming shop in Rosslyn that I walked by so many times whilst I was there. When we walked in, we went up to the second floor where we could sit in the limited seating they had available. I ordered the veggie pho which was by far the tastiest veggie pho broth I've ever had. The only thing that knocked down my rating is that the pho only had noodles and tofu which was very different from other vegetarian pho that I've had which is filled with an assortment of vegetables.

The food is delicious and the service is great. I came through to pick up some food. Bryan saw that I put my order through worked hard to get it ready quickly especially since I was in a rush. There's an elevator since dine in is the second floor and takeout is the first floor. The taro bubble tea is excellent.

Had a taste for something different for lunch so I decided to give The Happy Eatery a try. Upon entering I was pleasantly surprised at how big the space was. The Happy Eatery is a modern Asian food hall where you have the option to order food from about 3/4 different restaurants. I opted to dine in so I was directed upstairs where it felt like I walked into a sanctuary. Once upstairs, I was told I could sit anywhere and order from the QR code that was located on the table. I decided to go with the five spice chicken Eggs Rated bahn mi from Roll Play. The bahn mi was flavorful and perfectly executed. I'll be sure to visit again and try some of the other restaurants/menu items.

The Happy Eatery / Roll Play Grill is one of my favorite casual Vietnamese spots! They've been around for awhile but I wish I went sooner! Flavors are authentic where I feel like I can skip making it at home -- which is nice on busy days! My favorites have been the magnum roll (lemongrass beef, garlic shrimp, and honey glazed tofu). The fried egg/spring roll skin inside the roll is a nice touch! I never thought of doing that for my homemade ones and it adds another layer of texture! I like to get the fully loaded bowl with the chicken. I still need to try their pho but I like the magnum rolls so I never make it to the pho. I've dined in-person before and the ambiance inside is modern which is a nice touch for Vietnamese casual dining. Highly recommend!

If I could give 3.5, I would. I think overall, the food is decent. We got the rolls to start with and the rolls are fat. We both thought they were really good and probably best dish we got. I got the Oxtail Pho which was advertised as being spicy and it was not a bit spicy at all. I rather think it tasted sweet. The broth is not the best but better than I was expecting. It definitely tastes light and there is not a lot of depth to the broth. It is also pretty pricey for pho. We also got the fried rice and thought it was pretty good. Lastly, we got one of the fruit teas to try and that was also good. As for the service, not much to say since you order on the screen and they just bring food out to you. Nothing to complain. I would go back and try again!

Basically a super-cool Asian food hall with fantastic food. The location is basically designed to be a sort of oasis for office workers and local yuppies, and that's exactly what it is - a super trendy, somewhat spacious upscale food hall with pho, banh mi, and other sorts of dishes, all in one place. The food itself is not particularly better than what you'd get elsewhere (e.g., the Eden Center), but that almost goes without saying.

Went with my co workers for bubble tea and loved it! Perfect mid day break from a busy day. Friendly and professional service. Relaxing and fun ambiance. Will try the food next time.

I was very "happily" surprised with Happy Eatery! I needed a quick bite to eat and it 100% hit the spot! The to-go section is located downstairs and the dine-in is located upstairs. I may be slightly biased but I am a HUGE fan of "seat yourself and scan the QR code" type dining. I ordered the beef pho which came out almost immediately after ordering. The beef broth was incredibly flavorful and quite delicious! My only complaint is that they were out of the rare beef so I settled for the cooked beef (which was still good but not as delicious in my opinion). The staff was friendly and helpful. The tables were clean and plentiful. I will most definitely be back!

I've eaten in the restaurant a couple times, and just ordered delivery yesterday for the first time (via Uber Eats). The restaurant is quiet and casual, but a nice vibe inside and friendly staff; just seems like they mostly do carry out or delivery. The pho is good here but if you're coming JUST for pho, there are probably better spots. Unless you want Oxtail, which seems pretty unique here. I recommend the Thai style popcorn chicken, you can tell it's their "special" recipe as it is uniquely delicious and elevated for popcorn chicken. I also love the Magnum Rolls, I've tried just about every protein in them and they are always delicious. Seems expensive for three summer rolls, but they're large and stuffed nicely so pretty filling. Haven't had anything bad here, and was surprisingly delighted with the quality even after reheating because Uber Eats takes forever.

Good service and delicious vegetarian pho. Came here for a quick bite on a rainy Sunday, and was greeted by friendly staff members. The food came out quick this time, and I gotta compliment the workers on for their friendly attitude and service. The space is very inviting and has cool vibes. So much so that a couple of people were photographing for like 20+ minutes, probably for social media postings. Lol Check out the Happy Eatery in Rosslyn!

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. I got the fully loaded vermicelli bowl which came with 2 veggie rolls, with sweet chili sauce. The rolls were fried to a ideal crispiness - the crunch and flakiness was perfect. However, the filling was average, and I wonder if the meat option would have been more flavorful. The bowl itself was a lot larger than i had expected it to be. There was only one sauce provided, and it was just barely enough sauce to lightly dip the rolls and drizzle over the bowl. Otherwise, there was no real seasoning on the rice noodles, making the sauce selection crucial to your bowl experience. I got the chicken, which was warm and tender amid the other cold/room temperature ingredients. The sweet chili sauce drizzle made the bowl. The pickled vegetable toppings, bean sprouts, cilantro, and cucumber were very good with the noodles and chicken. Overall surprised with how good this bowl was, and how much food it was for $15 post tax.

The ambiance and service was great but food so-so. The peach green tea wasn't very good. Flavor seemed off. Don't fret that they don't offer chicken broth, the oxtail broth was pretty good! It's definitely not your traditional pho but it works. Not sure I'd use dark meat for the chicken. Veggie egg rolls were alright. Honestly, would probably get the pho again for takeout but nothing else.

June 2022 - COVID Review: I'm a fan of Happy Endings Hospitality and have tried all of their restaurants except for Lei'd! I KNOW - I'm super late to the party. So I was sad to see that everything from Lei'd that's on the menu at Happy Eatery was unavailable. BUT, I love this restaurant concept. All of their fan favorites located in one location? Amazingly convenient! Downstairs is meant for quick ordering on tablets and takeout. Upstairs is for sit down dining via a QR code from your phone. Luckily I was still able to get a few other favorites from Teas'n You and Roll Play but I guess I will have to make a visit to the OG Lei'd to finally try it.

Decent food. The worst wifi system in Arlington? Almost impossible to log into. They also never bring you a cup for a fountain drink when they bring your food. You have to go ask for a cup for the drink you already paid for.

A lovely Asian food hall with delicious food, incredibly friendly staff, and cute decor! After being told a million times that I HAD to try out Happy Eatery, I finally made my way here for a weekday dinner with a friend, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! When I first entered the shop, I was immediately greeted by an incredibly kind and helpful staff member at the boba counter downstairs and a really vibrant, upbeat atmosphere from the music and decor. We were dining in, so we were directed upstairs, where they had a few tables for two, a line of high-tops along the windows (which provided a ton of natural lighting and were a great way to look over Rosslyn), and a cute seating area for large parties in the very back. My friend and I settled down at one of the tables for two, and we each ordered a pho. He opted for the beef pho and I went for the vegetarian pho with shirataki noodles. First of all, huge props to Happy Eatery for offering shirataki noodles at all! It was super exciting to see on the menu, and although shirataki can be a bit difficult to prepare because of its slightly slimy texture of fishy smell, Happy Eatery did a great job of eliminating those slightly off-putting qualities of the wonderful low-carb noodles. The vegetarian broth was delightfully refreshing, with a good amount of flavor, although I do admit that I'm a bit of a spice fiend and ended up loading up the sriracha. While they had full-size bottles of hoisin sauce at the tables, they only had tiny, single-serving packets of sriracha, which I can't imagine is the most environmentally friendly. I was also surprised that they served the pho with the bean sprouts, jalapenos, and cilantro inside of the soup, since I'm accustomed to it coming on the side so that I can add it at my own pace, but I didn't mind too much. If you're someone that's extremely adamant about having your bean sprouts at a particular level of crunch or want more control over the amount of the aromatics that you're adding (or just want a more traditional Vietnamese pho experience), I would recommend asking them to put all of the toppings on the side. The most disappointing part of the meal was the tofu -- I'm not entirely sure how to describe it, but the tofu was not the texture that I was expecting. It was firm tofu, but it disintegrated when I touched it in the way that soft or silken tofu might, and some pieces almost felt grainy? I'm usually a huge fan of tofu, but I just wasn't the world's biggest fan of Happy Eatery's. All in all, while there were certainly some ups and downs, I had a really solid experience at Happy Eatery! The staff was incredibly kind, the service quick and efficient, and the menu solid. I would love to come back to try out some of their other menu items, like their Instagram-worthy magnum rolls and their boba, but I will probably steer clear of their pho from now on. And, honestly, Happy Eatery is worth the visit for just the immaculate vibes alone.

Yummy, reliable place to go for lunch in Rosslyn - not a ton of seating available, but the second floor has a fun, eclectic atmosphere with a few tables & some cushions if you do want to dine in vs. take your meal to-go. The Magnum spring rolls are delicious, and the perfect mix of crunchy & flavorful without being overly heavy. The rolls come with multiple protein & sauce options, but my favorite is the Shrimp Magnum Roll with the spicy peanut dip. If you're not in the mood for rolls, Happy Eatery also has a selection of pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese dishes available.

It was a bit out of the way but wanted to try bc of its seating area. It was great to go with friends, enjoy our own little space, eat good food, hang out while taking pictures. If this is your vibe, check it out. My friends liked it so much we went again before leaving DC. It has a pick up on first floor and self-ordering kiosk/qr codes to order. Open kitchen and several tables. Not as many as you would imagine for a space that large. In the back is the vines and floor sitting style with cushions for one party.

I'm sorry to leave 1 star but the bang mi that looked so promising and Full of meat, was ruined by the Costco pickle mix they used instead or the fresh cilantro, jalapeño, carrots and cucumbers. The combination fried rice gave me an upset stomach and was bland. Please use fresh veg and I would be willing to come back!

- The matcha milk tea has a thick layer of cream/ice cream/matcha paste or something on top. It's a bit too much for me - The banh-mi is soooo good. The baguette is very crisp and crunchy - You get to pick your own protein and I usually go with the pork belly, they have vegetarian options too - The interior is super spacious and great for large groups and gatherings