Lantern House Viet Bistro

Food tasted good - I got the vermicelli noodles with a crispy roll and roasted pork. Went during a weekday for lunch, so it wasn’t busy. The staff was very attentive and service was good. My only thing is that it was quite pricey (I paid $19.50 per-tax). If a friend wanted to eat Viet food with nice ambience, I’d probably recommend this place if they’re in the area.

Don't bother choosing dark or white for the chicken Pho, they'll just mix then together and give it to you. I wanted authentic, dark meat chicken and it was very small portion, including the amount that was actually dark meat. However, the beef versions look better with good portions. Stick to beef, don't bother with chicken. The flavor of the beef broth was really nice, but thins easily with the addition of each ingredient. Again, stick to the beef-based Phos. Oh, ask for utensils. May try the House Pho full of beef next time. Lesson learned. The lemongrass chicken was lacking flavor, especially if lemongrass. I would avoid it unless you want something that's like corner store Chinese🤦🏾‍♂️

Food was insanely authentic and delicious- perfect way to end a day after a drive from NYC for a stay in Falls Church for a concert at Eagle bank. We thoroughly enjoyed spring rolls, grilled pork, shaking beef and crepe. Highly recommend Call ahead to book table

The food is amazing! I had the shaking beef and the lettuce shrimp rolls. Truly divine, great portion sizes, wonderful presentation, and fast.

Great little restaurant with lovely decor. They have a large screen TV that was playing a cooking show which is fun too. The food was tasty. I got a Vietnamese sandwich and it was great. My husband got the vermicelli with crispy rolls which he enjoyed. Good serving sizes and value. Service was attentive. It looks like they do a lot of take out too.

There are so many different kinds of food. The staff was so kind that I ate happily. The price is reasonable. I highly recommend pot dishes

Highly recommend the pork banh mi, my favorite in nova. The meat is marinated better than any other location so far. Very simple and traditional, proportions are perfect. Will definitely be back again to try the other options.

The atmosphere is pleasant, the vivid colors throughout are relaxing and put a smile on my face. The staff were so very polite and attentive 👍 Flavorful BahnMi sandwiches w/ proper bread texture. The fried items were not greasy, mild but flavorful like food, not over battered pre-frozen goods. The fresh veggies were all spot on. Overall well worth the visit and added to my list of places to stop at when in the local area.

Ordered the Lantern House Fried Rice. It was amazing. Friendly staff and great atmosphere

This is the third time we've eaten here over the past year, and unfortunately, each time it's made us sick. At first, we assumed it was something else, but after this last visit, we're pretty certain this restaurant is the common factor. We even discussed it beforehand, thinking we needed to pinpoint the cause--and now we feel confident we have. The food always tastes great, so we're not sure what's going on. If no one else has had a similar experience, I suppose there's a slight chance we're both sensitive to a particular ingredient used here. That said, we eat Vietnamese food regularly at other places and have never had this issue.

One of the best local authentic Vietnamese places around. The food is incredible and fresh. The staff is super friendly and it's a very cute ambience. It's a great lunch but or a casual dinner or just even a great place for takeout.

Pho was solid, the broth was good, just wish there was a little more meat. My friend also enjoyed the banh xeo and would recommend. The interior is very cute and decorated nicely. Service was friendly as well.

I sought takeout from this place because it had a nice vegetarian selection. Lemongrass-flavored tofu is a distinctively Vietnamese specialty and theirs gave off a mouthwatering aroma, made all the more so by the fact that I didn't have time to eat it right away. The rules I got were a decent size and came with an ice peanut sauce; they had a bit of cucumber that I could've done without, but otherwise some nice ingredients. There was a good enough size menu that I thought there would be other things worth trying.

Vibe: 7.25/10 - really fun decor! Service: 6.25/10 Value: 5.5/10 Grilled pork banh mi: 7/10 Pho: 7/10 Overall: 6.6/10 (3.3/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

This place was decent but not a standout to me. Cute inside and the food was good enough but not so I would return. I tried the chicken fresh rolls which were ok, maybe this would be better with shrimp I think. I also tried the ginger chicken which was simple, healthy and fresh. Nothing amazing but not bad overall!

Cute little hole in the wall. There's plenty of parking at the plaza. They have great decoration. It would be really good for groups. They have vegetarian options. The food is very tasty and perfectly salted.

I saw this place had high reviews and am always open to trying more pho places to see if any ever beat pho 75! The lanterns are pretty inside and I like the theme. Although the meal was not bad I do feel they made the dishes to cater to more western customers than traditional. Fresh squeezed lemonade - 4/5 actually very good. Love the sweet and sour Fresh rolls - 2.5/5 packed a little too full of veggies and noodles, would've preferred it to be skinnier and more balanced. The fillings were fine but nothing special and the rice papee skin did taste a little old and tough. I liked the dipping sauce Pho - 3/5 on a cold day, hot soup is always good! It's on the sweeter side but not too sweet. I felt there was a lack of depth to the flavors though and definitely a lack of veggies on top

I was looking for a place that could handle a group of 11 people, and Lantern House accommodated us graciously. Amazing selection of Vietnamese food - pho, rice and vermicelli dishes, and banh mi, plus lots of fun drink options. Decor is charming.

Very cute decor/ambiance inside, delicious pho (both the broth and meat were really good), and great service. The crispy spring rolls are great too. Only downside is the pricing is a little higher above other holes-in-the-wall, but we've returned twice so far because we really enjoyed it. Heads up, this is a little shopping center with limited parking on crowded weekends.

We've gotten pho takeout a few times here and it's been great every time. The broth is very rich and flavorful and hits the spot. I haven't tried other menu items but if you're in need of good pho, I would try it!

Excellent food and ambience! Flavors were layered and well articulated in each dish. Came here for lunch and dinner - did not disappoint!

The banh xeo was amazing! Lots of pickles veggies, so many herbs, the crepe was full of so much delicious meat and bean sprouts.

First time at Lantern House. All the food was high quality, if perhaps a little on the safe/bland side compared to some of our Eden Center favorites. Bánh xèo (just called "Crepe" on the menu here) is one of my tests of a good Vietnamese kitchen, and the version here came out quick, hot, and crisp, with a generous garnish of basil, cilantro, and mint (but not big enough lettuce). It was a bit light on the bean sprouts, the carrots were barely pickled, and the nước chấm (sauce on the side) was bland, but I would still order it again. Haven't tried the pho, or the banh mi, but I'll be back. Four stars for now...

My newer go-to-Pho restaurant near my apartment. I LOVE the Ginger Steak Pho. Kind of tastes medicinal; especially during the cold days. The food is fresh and quick to serve and there's always plenty of available booths to dine-in even if you're dining in solo. I eat here at least once every month. They're one of the best and most clean Pho restaurant to eat in at in Falls Church (NoVA). They even have beers and wine choices. And they have Karaoke nights!

My friend found this spot so we decided to try it on the weekend. - Fried Crispy Rolls -- crunchy with tasty filling - Tai / Eye Round Steak Pho -- my go-to for pho; I prefer the meat to be raw, but it was served fully cooked in the broth - Bun Bo Hue / Spicy Beef Noodle Soup -- nicer portion size compared to mine The interior is quite cozy and nicely decorated with lanterns. Overall, the service was good.

Awesome good food and service. Beautiful atmosphere.. I had the Pho soup and crispy rolls. Bit pricey, yet delicious .

The food here is reasonably priced and quite tasty. My friend and I stopped by for dinner yesterday and we got our food pretty quickly. We enjoyed the donut making video they had going on in the background as it provided good entertainment value while we were waiting for our food. GRILLED PORK ON RICE - 13.45 Lots and lots of rice, and a good amount of grilled pork that's been topped with oil and scallions for garnish. The pork was flavorful and cooked well. The bits of fat on each pieces gave it a juicier texture and deeper flavor. The sauce was really good, too and the veggies were decent. Sadly, I don't like cucumbers so I left them there. I wish this came with a fried egg or some sort. Too much rice, so I didn't end up finishing it. My friend got the grilled pork with vermicelli and there were also a lot of vermicelli noodles that she wasn't able to finish. She also got the summer rolls but unfortunately, sneaky pieces of cilantro were wrapped inside them so I wasn't the biggest fan of my bite. Next time, I want to try the pho here to see how good it is.

Have been intrigued by this spot for a while. Lovely decore, but the real star is the food. I had the lemongrass chicken with chilies, My good friend ordered the house salad with chicken. Looking forward to trying more of the menu, as both were excellent. In addition to the quality of the ingredients and the skill in preparation their portions are generous for the price. Thank you for a lovely late Sunday lunch.

We had a great dinner at the Lantern house, for my daughter's birthday. We ordered the special Pho served in an iron pot. And order a few of the house specials. The food and service were excellent. The decor is fantastic, fancy for a very appealing restaurant. And they made us a mango smoothie for dessert that the kids loved

It was my first time being there. The food was great and the service was attentive. The lantern decorations were awesome.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Consistently delivers delicious food We love the food, ambiance and service. Now 9/19/23 Lantern House will be open till 12am on Thu-Fri-Sat. See the After Hour menu for food and cocktails. There will be karaoke too. Enjoy!

Solid pho spot! I unfortunately did not have a photo of the initial pho, I got P2, the ginger beef. It was fresh, flavorful, and the sauces provided included homemade chili oil. The ambiance and decorations are adorable despite the smaller and older space inside. Even though the group I came with arrived 30 minutes before closing, the staff was patient and friendly.

Excellent food &service. It is a local restaurant and very convenient. Our family's favorite Vietnamese restaurant!

Love it for solid fresh Vietnamese fare in a lovely setting. I love the fact that they have a liquor license and their limeade sugar free is my happy place. I love their broth... it's super strong and flavorful and full of umami and herbs and spices. Check them out $

I wish this place was in McLean. Every dish I've tried is superb. You just can't get it wrong, from the banh mi, the classic phos (I like the pho ga), and the vermicelli dishes which I normally order during the summer as the noodles are properly served at room temperature. The appetizers are also delightful. The one thing I would wish other than having it McLean is that they opened until a bit later.

Lantern House is a cute casual restaurant with a festive decor, a surprise find in a strip mall. If you are searching for Vietnamese-style crispy spring rolls, this is the place to go. Their other dishes are good too but the spring rolls really stand out. I give them 4 stars only because I haven't tried many dishes. I order mostly the spring rolls and other appetizers on the menu because I love them so much!

Bad, unauthentic Vietnamese food. Expensive as well, not worth for the money. Recommend going to Eden center for more authentic Vietnamese cuisine menus within the local areas.

I've had pho and iced tea from lantern house and I'm always so impressed with the food and drinks there! There's a cute ambience inside and it's quite easy to get seated as a walk in. They have several different bahn mi and pho options and my favorite is the beef pho. The ingredients taste very fresh and the portion size is quite large for a reasonable price. Recommend for both dine in and to go options!

Came here with a group of friends and was immediately seated. Vibes are casual and chill here- no reservation needed. Got the grilled pork banh mi, which was delicious! The meat was seasoned super well and it was very fairly priced. The pho is also good here. Highly recommend checking it out. Great place!

A friend of mine and I happen to come across this amazing restaurant in Falls Church yesterday evening... This Vietnamese restaurant has such cute atmosphere, as well as great food and great service! We were impressed with the service as well as the decor and the tasty food that was prepared for us this yesterday evening. My friend ordered a crêpe with pork and chicken and greens and the plate looked absolutely beautiful! I ordered stirfry chicken with broccoli onions and peppers and that was amazing too. First time here was a great success!!

Yay! Great experience trying this lovely local spot. The decor is inviting but I did carry out. I must say--everything from the ordering through pick up was a breeze (don't let the notoriously tricky parking lot put you off). Family gathered to sample everything from crispy rolls to Bahn mi to pho to clay pot and all kinds of noodles (7 dishes total). Everyone enjoyed it! Fresh ingredients, great rice and noodles, wonderful flavors all around. We'll definitely be back!

We had high hopes and were excited to try this cute little restaurant. Decor was so cute and service was terrific - Food on the other hand was not great. Noodles in vermicelli bowl were completely over cooked to the point of being slimy - could not eat them. Beef and broccoli had zero flavor - bland and watery and peanut sauce served with summer rolls was thick and gooey and also lacked flavor. Sorry but all true:( we wish so much food would have been better - Ambience, staff and service was the highlight. Also parking was very limited and hard to find a space.

Excellent Vietnamese food! We came here on a cold, rainy day when the wait at a new, trendy ramen restaurant was too long...which turned out to be a stroke of luck because it meant we got to discover Lantern House. My son had pho and loved the herby, anise scented broth. I had a clay pot with beef that was AMAZING . The broken rice is cooked n the pot in the juices of the beef and is so delicious. We also had crispy rolls which were perfect. Service was good, too, even though they were quite busy. Very, very happy with our lunch!

I took some of my kids here while they were visiting. Great food and great service. It's in a non-descript strip mall type building but there's adequate parking and the food is great so worth going to. The setting is very casual and relaxing; not set up for fancy meals. We've gone a few times now and have never been disappointed. This last trip included several types of pho (mmmm), grilled pork bahn mi, spiocy ginger chicken, vietnamese omelette, and grilled pork summer rolls for appetizers. All were delish.

Festive, solid Vietnamese food. The owner is quite kind and have spoken to me and my family numerous times. I go here often and have enjoyed every single dish. A secret surprise is that they have a great sandwich too. I've enjoyed their fried pho. You heard me. It's a real Vietnamese dish. Bun Bo hue and egg rolls are solid as well.

Lovely hole in the wall, a pretty gem w all the hanging lights and lanterns. Started w crispy rolls w shrimp and pork, a light crunchy crust on tasty filling. Solid pho broth, was pleasantly surprised how deep and complex it was. I got the 3 beef combo and had a generous selection of meats. Hubs had the fried wings wc he insisted had 5 spice I had to remind him this was Vietnamese not Chinese. Everything tasty and would def come back to try other menu items.

The food spectacular, service is amazing, and the restaurant overall is clean and decorated nice. I drive 40 minutes away to come eat here.

An absolute delicious delight! We have always wanted to try this and I am glad we decided to! Just wish we discovered this sooner. The roll to the Shaking beef was hearty in portions and yummy in the tummy. Fresh and tasty...I will definitely be back to try other dishes. Parking is not an issue as was seating for a Friday night. Lastly, service here was very helpful and friendly...always had a smile to make the experience that much more enjoyable. Highly recommend. Enjoy!

This is a very good place. The Sizzling Clay Pot is great. The wife loved the Vietnamese crepe. Also, the menu is very gluten-friendly. They even use gluten-free soy sauce.

Absolutely delicious! This is the second time eating here and both times the food and service was great! First time I got Pho. Huge portion and very flavorful. Yesterday I ordered the summer rolls with shrimp and vermicelli noodles with grilled pork. I texted my husband a picture and I had to order another noodle to go.

Brought the familytobtry this restaurant. In my opinion one notch above the rest. A must try restaurant. Food is consistently scrumptious. Amazing flavors. Fresh spring rolls are probably the best I ever had. The shrimp had amazing flavor. So many things on the menu that I want to try. Tried the seafood pho today. All I can say is wow. The stock is amazing. Plenty if seafood. Might be my new favorite pho. The ambiance is laid back. Service is fantastic.

What a great find! Was really craving Vietnamese casual food and found this place. We got a pork banh Mi and chicken vermicelli noodles. My cravings were totally satisfied and everything tasted authentic. The portions were large too and prices reasonable. Great service as well, no complaints. Will be back again!

I came here two days ago for the first time. I've been meaning to come here for quite sometime since I'm often in the area, I really like Vietnamese food, and this place got really good reviews. I was really excited to try this place. I ordered a Large bowl of Smashed Ginger Eye Round Steak Pho. I went with the Large bowl because it was significantly bigger than the Small bowl and was only $1 more. I was very much underwhelmed by my Pho. The quality and taste was mediocre. It was full of noodles and had hardly any beef. I'm perplexed why this place got so many excellent reviews. There a several Vietnamese restaurants down the road in Eden Shopping Center which are much better. You also have Pho Sate in Falls Church and much more so, 1914 by Kolben in Washington D.C., which is an astounding Vietnamese restaurant. In addition those places I have had excellent Pho elsewhere in the United States like VN Pho & Deli in Nashville, TN as well as places in the Los Angeles area. Again, I'm puzzled why people think so highly of this place when you have other Vietnamese restaurants in the area much better. I think this restaurant is trying to attract people in the area that either don't know about Eden Shopping Center or out of convenience don't want to make trek down there.

Food is always good, service is good too. We came 4-5 times, today I ordered beef with rice for my first try. It was a hit! The volume was generous and tested really well. The bedding veggie was fresh with many kinds. We also ordered pho and claypot fish, both of them were delicious. I am already thinking to try something else on my next time.

Love this place! Friendly and patient service. I usually go here when I'm craving authentic Vietnamese food. Big portions with fresh veggies and I usually pack my left overs for the next day. Fantastic place

Here is an update to my review after going to this place a bunch of times. This is our favorite Viet place now. And not just my husband and I, the whole family including my mother in law who is a pick eater. Their crispy rolls is amazing!!! Their phos are the best. I have a trick and that I get a veggie pho without tofu and a side of steak and make steak pho with a ton of vegetables. All and all, a comfy, cozy, comfort food.

Had an opportunity to go again and updating the review to 5 stars. Everything was available this time around and delicious. The BBH was full of flavor and the Banh Mi had a lot of chicken. The baguette was baked to perfection and everything went well together. Until something happens or the quality slips, this will probably be our go to Viet place for a while.