Lisa V.
Yelp
This authentic family-owned Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant is located inside the Great Wall Shopping Mall. The restaurant is a fast, casual place for families to dine-in and enjoy a warm meal. The wait time may be long due to the popularity of Hue Ky Mi Gia, but the food is served quickly once you are seated and finish ordering.
The service here is great and moderately fast for how busy the restaurant is. There is also a self-serve area for extra condiments such as pickled jalapeños, hot chili oil, and soy sauce.
I've had the fried calamari, wontons and tofu here. But unfortunately they were out of several appetizers during this visit. We ordered the Cánh Gà Chiên Bơ (Fried Butter Chicken Wings) to start off our meal, and it was absolutely crispy and delicious. I highly recommend getting any of the fried appetizers, because they're always served hot and fresh.
Mì Vịt Tiềm (Braised Duck with Egg Noodle Soup) is always my go-to order here, because the broth is savory and the braised duck meat is super tender. I love the addition of bok choy, because it adds a fresh, crispy element to the dish. I typically don't eat the shiitake mushroom in the soup, because it has a strong herbal flavor that enhances the umami in the broth.
Mì Xào Giòn Bò (Crispy Chow Mein with Beef) is a childhood favorite of mine, because I always enjoy how crunchy the noodles are. The noodles in the middle are usually softer because it soaks up the sauce that is poured on top of the dish. The veggies also add a nice crunch, I love bok choy and the beef is tender.
Overall, I would say this is one of the best Vietnamese-Chinese noodle houses in Washington. It's even better to dine here on a super cold day, because the soup instantly warms you up.