Truong Tien Restaurant

Great food fast service. Bun bo hue is on point. It has all the right ingredients and it does have the pork blood which i like. Desserts are to try for too

It was like traveling to Vietnam. Exceptional service for a large party. There are so many wonderful scenes to take pictures. The music was enjoyed by all. The tastes of the food were delicious. Not too salty. Full of meat, meat, meat. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. I hope to visit again soon.

Awesome place to have a true taste of Vietnam, especially Hue’s food. The owner is super nice, super friendly, and caring, he even gave our group free chè because we waited too long for food (in reality we waited only for like 10mins). Definitely come back and recommend to try this restaurant out. We ordered a lot of food but the bill is so little compared to other places. 🙏🫡

We stayed in Virginia for 2 days, but this was the only restaurant we kept coming back for because their bun bo was delicious, and that comes from southern Californians who frequently have authentic, good bun bo. We tried many other items on the menu as well. All was great & so fresh! Our 2nd favorite was stir-fried baby clam with crispy rice paper. Aside from delicious food, their service was absolute gold. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Beautiful decoration. They offered to take our photos with dedication, making sure we leave with beautiful photos. They also gave each of us a small, delicious dessert at the end of our meal. Highly recommend this restaurant. Will come back when I'm in town again.

Lots of interesting Vietnamese food options on the menu, from things you would never see like bánh đập to the sort of common bún bò. Overall taste is normal. The sauce for bánh đập is super spicy. I don't recommend bánh bèo here. I'd come here if I'm craving something different but it's not gonna be my go-to place for when I'm here.

First time trying Hue region food from Vietnam. It was definitely exotic but not comfortable for me. Pho was definitely spicy. Intestines in the pho were not so pleasant. Pancake was smaller that I thought and it was deep fried to the extent that I didn’t feel comfortable eating the shell. I only ate shrimps in the pancake. I ordered sticky rice with shrimp and the scent was too exotic for me. Servers didn’t understand English at all. They couldn’t eve understand basic English words like fork, napkins, hot water, warm water, etc. I liked the atmosphere though. It definitely felt like I am in Vietnam, not in Falls Church.

from the start, truong tien was a disappointing experience. no staff spoke to us until our server asked us for our order (he was a nicer young man), we were not greeted and were pointed to where we needed to sit. people who came after us were given menus and greeted first. the food was ok. we got the bún bò huế and bánh bèo. we came from hearing a lot of good reviews, so it was disappointing. the complimentary chè was nice, and probably the best part of the meal.

Experience the perfectly crafted and authentic flavors of Vietnam's ancient city of Hue at this restaurant. Unlike your run-of-the-mill pho places, this restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes you won't find elsewhere. The food and service are excellent, and the decor is authentic Vietnamese. I highly recommend it! Update: We returned to the restaurant for lunch today because we'd been craving its offerings, and it was the right decision. The owner greeted us as we entered, and the restaurant maintains excellent dishes. We ordered the Hue Appetizer Combo, which included a combination of homemade meat sausages and fish cakes. The Hue beef noodle soup was spicy and savory, and the Com Hen (Hue rice with baby clams) was healthy and tasty with lots of lettuce. The owner offered us a free coconut milk sago for dessert, which was a refreshing end to the meal. When we left, the restaurant was fully packed. We will come back again soon.

A food group organizer recommended a visit to Eden Center and "if I were to eat at one place, go to Truong Tien Restaurant." Apparently it's the only restaurant on the East Coast serving Vietnamese Hue Food (old capital). The restaurant is inside of a large shopping plaza, specifically Vietnamese businesses. There's hair salons, travel, companies, lots of bakeries, cafés, restaurants, a giant supermarket & also a nail supply store... The restaurant is in the first indoor "mall" section to the left of the supermarket. It's easy to find and decorated nicely with bamboo stools & tables outside (mall "hallway") and regular tables inside. There's low shelves of snacks filling the wall as you enter and glass jars filled with decorative spices and herbs all along the restaurant's storefront. There's a huge advantage if you speak Vietnamese, but ordering was okay with pointing. The owner's bilingual kids work at the cash wrap and can translate if needed. A lot of people were having noodle soups but I decided on a few small bites. Through a bit of gesturing, the waiting had me stop at 2 dishes, instead of 3 & he was right. I got the #3. $8.50 Banh Beo, super fresh steamed rice cakes (think gnocchi) with savory toppings (maybe pork floss? & dried shrimp) with a fish sauce dipping sauce. This dish seemed so special. Note that the dipping sauce is pretty strong. I also got #6. $14.95 Banh Koai Nuoc Leo. Turmeric rice crepes with pork belly, shrimp in lettuce wraps. These were like the size of small tacos and also so fresh! It came with a peanut dipping sauce, but through google translate, I tried my best to ask for nuoc man. Every ingredient in both of the dishes shined. Liked you're eating the best peak season things. Both dishes seem like they need to be eaten quickly or the rice cake will get hard & stick to the dish & the warm crepe will wilt the leafy lettuce. I wanted to get the #4. Banh Nom, rice cake steamed in a lotus leaf; but the 2 dishes were just enough. Such special food! Wish I could try a bit of everything. The menu wasn't very descriptive and was a bit overwhelming, figuring out which rice cakes were what. Suggest googling the dishes before hand. I paid with CASH, not sure if they take credit card and/or have a minimum. Recommended to me: - Banh beo (steam rice cake) - Banh It Ram (steam/fried sticky rice dumpling) - Bun Cha Oc (snail noodle soup) - Bun Bo Hue (beef & pork hock noodle soup) The restaurant & plaza wasn't too bad to get to by public transportation, about a 40 minute on the orange line from Downtown DC, then a 10 minute ride on the F20 bus. The new re-routed bus stop is actually the far left shelter, further away from the metro building. Lots of folks seem to wave down the bus at the corner anyway, once exiting the subway station. Happy to take a quick trip to the outer suburbs for this unique food and shopping experience.

Ate here twice because the kids wanted to sit at the little tables outside. During the 2nd visit, two of the dishes weren't available. I substituted one veggie rice dish for another veggie rice dish since my daughter doesn't eat meat. Turns out the rice dish wasn't vegetarian at all. It had the same grilled meat as my noodle dish and was missing several vegetable ingredients. Our server kept saying "cash" even though I wanted to pay card. Two flavored waters were self-serve and rather flavorless. The decor is cute but the place was completely empty during Saturday lunch hour. I think we can do better next time. Edit: lowering this to a 1-star review. The food gave all 3 of us upset stomachs. I should've not eaten here when I tasted that the meat was lukewarm when it came out. What a disaster of a restaurant.

Truong Tien offers traditional Vietnamese items, but note that most are pork-based - When you enter, you can pretty much grab any table you would like - my friend ordered: +Cuốn Nem Nướng - fresh spring rolls with grilled pork sausage; pork had great flavor +Bún Bò Huế Chả Cua - a large bowl of hue-style noodles and beef shank, soften tendons, pork knuckle, pork roll, crab meat, and spices; was very much enjoyed, as it was spicy and soothing You get served a bowl of lettuce, mint, and basil, with a side of lime; a nice way to cleanse your palate as well as just have fresh greens along with your meal. There are also complimentary 'drinks' up by the cashier - jasmine tea and cucumber/mint-flavored water. Unfortunately, I was unable to find anything of interest to order, but the staff were still welcoming and super kind! The restaurant itself has plenty of tables, but can get pretty busy and tight. Located at Eden Center. +friendly & kind staff +complimentary tea & water

First time trying the place, but second attempt. First time we came, we tried to order food but they were out of everything or the last bowl was just sold (at 12pm?!) wahhhhh. So we stood up and left cause everything we wanted was sold out or unavailable. Came here again this past Monday for lunch and barely anyone. Was given the menu but was told the only thing available was the first page. Wahhh?? Again?? So I decided to order the Bun Bo and they asked my mom if she wanted to try the "new" lobster bun. The bowls came out looking kind of sad but to my surprise, it was very flavorful. I was a little disappointed because the bun Bo noodles were not the thick ones I'm use too but instead the thin vermicelli noodles. All in all, I don't think I will be coming back.

Fantastic Vietnamese food in the heart of Eden Center. Great spice levels and variety of dishes. The interior is well designed, and the staff always checks in at a reasonable pace. We usually walk in easily without a reservation.

UPDATE: came recently on a Saturday dinnertime and experience had taken a 180. Service was entirely lacking like they had never had a busy Saturday before. There was also no AC on in the restaurant. Lastly, the BBH has changed. The broth isn't even the same color let some the original deep rich taste. They also no longer give the dessert chet at the end of the meal. This is just any other BBH restaurant now.

My family loves to eat here a lot and we order one thing and one thing only- the bun bo hue. This restaurant is really popular for their traditional Hue food. The storefront, ambiance, and decorations make you feel like you travelled to Vietnam. Service is very quick and I have never needed to wait for a table unless you have a preference between indoor/outdoor seating. Though I have only tried their bun bo hue, you can only get bun bo hue or their other dishes the way that it's made from this restaurant. Bun Bo Hue from another Vietnamese restaurant in Eden Center will taste different than the dish from here. Therefore, I would dine here with an open mind because the flavors and spices are different but the dishes are still good nonetheless. Not as spicy as your typical bun bo hue but they do have chili oil to add in if you request. Great portion sizes.

Ah we love this place inside Eden Center! This place is super popular and has regular seating inside the restaurant and stool-seating in front. We've been a couple times and have had some communication issues bc we don't speak Vietnamese but once you understand the menu, it's no problem and the food is so good! The service can get chaotic and busy, if you can I would recommend trying to go during non-busy times and have time to spare. Sometimes they also run out of some of the dishes so I would just have some backup options in mind. This is the only Hue-style cuisine we have found in the area and it's so good. The bun bo hue is flavorful and all the small dishes are all so good. The Bahn Khoai is my favorite, a must-get.

Hidden gem in the DMV. The restaurant is in the Eden Center. The service was quick and the server was attentive. They used the space well considering the size. We ordered the: Bun Bo hue (the portions were sized well and the flavor tasted homemade) Bun thit nuong Nuoc Leo (not your typical bun thit nuong in a good way - the flavors were very savory) We also got che as complimentary dessert which took us over the top! I would recommend this to anyone who's in the area!

This place has a bad habit of saying everything is out of stock and pushes you to order the bun bo hue. That has happened on multiple occasions. The waitress also obnoxiously asks for a cash tip at the end of the meal when the service was awful (forgot to bring things to the table, could barely understand her etc) Check the other recent reviews and the same above feedback has been given multiple times.

This is inside Eden Center, came here due to reviews. Restaurants around here close 8:00 to 8:30, we arrived at 8:00. We tried to ordered two items from menu they said they did not have, so asked about steam rice cakes they had, the lady try to push pho soup, seem like they didn't want to make other dishes due to near closing time. This very disappointed that wanted to try their food.

I've been here a few times and always raved about the Bun Bo Hue and the service, but after last night, I'm not sure I'll be back.. Every time I've come, at least half the dishes are unavailable. It's always the same--they don't have whatever you ask for, and it's not just a one-time thing.. it's e-v-e-r-y time. I went with some friends last night, and for three of them, it was their first time. I've been raving about the Bun Bo Hue, so we ordered three bowls. Unfortunately, the soup was pretty bland and didn't have the usual spiciness that makes Bun Bo Hue so good. They also used vermicelli noodles instead of the thick ones it's supposed to have... We also wanted to try the Bun Mam, but of course, they didn't have it. The server suggested Bun Oc instead, so we went with that. It came out last, even though one of my friends arrived late and ordered after everyone else. The Bun Oc was decent--super hot, the crab meatballs were tasty, but the snails were just okay. The complimentary dessert was nice though-- milky coconut dessert with tapioca pearls and toasted sesame seeds, which was really tasty. The service was fine, but it was hard to get anyone's attention, and we had to ask a few times for a to-go container. On the bright side, they did split the check for us. Honestly, I felt kind of embarrassed taking my friends here after hyping up the Bun Bo Hue so much.

I made a mistake coming here on lunar new year and it was pack and super busy so I wasn't able to try a lot of things. Love the decoration, very cozy and warm. I got Bun Bo hue. It was good. But nothing stand out. Definitely recommend Banh bot loc and Banh beo.

My family is from Hue, and the food is authentic and almost as good as my grandma makes it. My grandma usually spends hours making banh loc and banh nam and freezes them in bags for me to bring back when I visit family in CA. Now that I can get the food here, I usually tell her not to since she's grown old, and it's a lot of work for her. They have the texture and consistency of all the dumplings just right here. The banh loc has a bite to it without being chewy. The banh beo and banh nam are soft but not mushy. The flavors are also mildly salty and shrimpy. Fish sauces served are almost too spicy but delicious still. The bun Bo hue is authentic too. They serve it with the pork blood, which I don't care for, but I like the pork hocks, which you can't get at Vietnamese restaurants in DC. Service though is not great. Otherwise I'd give them 5 stars. Staff are nice, but they just can't handle the sheer number of people. There are often empty tables, but they're not efficient at turning over the tables and getting people in. Once you're seated it can take some time to even get a menu. Once you order though, food comes out quickly. I've also ordered takeout several times and it's usually ready when promised. The restaurant is tiny, and there are way too many tables in there to comfortably eat. They have a few tiny kid size tables outside in the mall hallway, which reminds me of the street food in Vietnam. It's kind of cute but not very practical when you come as a family. However the food is so good, we still come back and will keep coming back.

This place is tucked within the mall of Eden Center. It can be a little tricky to find. It's within one of the doors that will take you indoors ( a few doors down from Great Wall Supermarket). My group ordered a few items: banh beo, bun bo hue, & bun cha oc. The bun chanh oc was very flavorful!! My friends and I agreed that the bun cha oc was better than the bun bo hue (which is by no means bad) They even gave us some dessert on the house, which was a kind gesture. It was a coconut sago che, which was pretty tasty and a great why to finish up the meal.

Truong Tien serves two of my favorite Vietnamese foods, banh xeo and bun bo hue (and do both really well) in one place... SAY LESS. Located inside the mall (the building with the clock for those who remember landmarks), this restaurant is tucked away towards the back. We ordered the banh xeo tacos and the bun bo hue and it was honestly love at first bite! The tacos were perfectly portioned, from the size of the tacos as well as the ratio of meat and veggies. The bun bo hue tasted so authentically fresh (my husband's family is from Hue and they definitely know their BBH!) and the toppings and meat were generous as well. I typically don't finish my broth (shame on me, I know) but I devoured all of it here. They do accept all major credit cards and the service was friendly. The restaurant is also beautifully decorated. I'd definitely recommend trying this place if you're at Eden Center!

If you are looking for a specific, niche cuisine of Vietnam, this is the place to go to. They have specialized dishes that is incredible. The bun bo hue is their go to dish - flavorful, rich, and the portion is just right. The service is great, the wait staff is friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean and light music playing in the background! Would def be back!

Amazing place The best soups and Bahmi's you can find in the DMV area. Great place for birthday and special occasions

Lots of interesting Vietnamese food options on the menu, from things you would never see like bánh đập to the sort of common bún bò. Overall taste is normal. The sauce for bánh đập is super spicy. I don't recommend bánh bèo here. I'd come here if I'm craving something different but it's not gonna be my go-to place for when I'm here.

Came here again to show my family some great Viet cuisine. My family loved it! We ordered a couple of plates to share family style. We were seated pretty quickly inside and was served quickly as well. The aunties were very nice and attentive. I will say that they have the best bun Bo hue I've ever had in the DMV area - it's not too strong on the lemongrass and the broth tastes so clean and crisp! We also loved the other items on the menu. The aunties were so nice they even gave us free dessert. I would come back here again!

The food was great and reasonably priced! I'd definitely come back to try some of their other dishes as well. The service was amazing! The server we had was extremely considerate and very helpful. He even knew the history behind certain dishes we had questions around. Also, we asked to sit right outside of the restaurant on the mini tables and chairs, and they were more than happy to accommodate! It was a great experience, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to try some authentic Vietnamese cuisine!

We loved this place on every previous visit. Today was different. Very different. The waitress we had really didn't speak English. That didn't help. We did order and get good food. They used to serve a little dessert at the end. They don't any longer. That would take them from five to four stars. Why did they go to two stars? When it was time to pay the waitress came up to the table, wrote a dollar figure that was above what the bill was, and said pay me. Cash only. She repeated it obnoxiously over and over, all while laughing. We asked to pay with card and she said no. It felt like harassment. We both produced a $20, and she swooped them off the table. She came back with our change on the inflated amount. As we left a tip and were leaving we say the other waitress taking the fee from another table. The difference was that they looked Vietnamese and they were allowed to pay with a card. We pointed this out to our waitress and she pointed at us and laughed. I don't know if she was high on something, or just had fun pulling one over on non-Vietnamese. Either way I don't know if I am going back, and if I do I refuse to have this waitress. If the owner is available, please respond so I can get in touch and we can sort this out. Chúng tôi đã yêu thích nơi này trong mỗi lần ghé thăm trước đây. Hôm nay thì khác. Rất khác. Cô phục vụ chúng tôi gặp thực sự không nói được tiếng Anh. Điều đó chẳng giúp ích gì. Chúng tôi đã gọi món và được phục vụ đồ ăn ngon. Trước đây họ có phục vụ một chút món tráng miệng vào cuối bữa ăn. Giờ thì không còn nữa. Điều đó sẽ khiến họ tụt từ năm sao xuống bốn sao. Tại sao họ lại xuống hai sao? Khi đến lúc thanh toán, cô phục vụ đến bàn, viết một con số đô la cao hơn hóa đơn và nói "trả tiền cho tôi". Chỉ nhận tiền mặt. Cô ta lặp đi lặp lại một cách khó chịu, vừa cười vừa nói. Chúng tôi yêu cầu thanh toán bằng thẻ và cô ta từ chối. Cảm giác như bị quấy rối. Cả hai chúng tôi đều lấy ra một tờ 20 đô la, và cô ta giật lấy chúng khỏi bàn. Cô ta quay lại trả lại tiền thừa cho chúng tôi với số tiền đã bị thổi phồng. Khi chúng tôi để lại tiền boa và chuẩn bị rời đi, chúng tôi thấy cô phục vụ kia đang lấy tiền từ bàn khác. Điểm khác biệt là họ trông giống người Việt Nam và được phép thanh toán bằng thẻ. Chúng tôi chỉ ra điều này cho cô phục vụ, cô ấy chỉ vào chúng tôi và cười. Tôi không biết cô ta phê thuốc gì, hay chỉ thích trêu chọc người nước ngoài. Dù sao thì tôi cũng không biết mình có quay lại không, và nếu có thì tôi sẽ từ chối phục vụ cô phục vụ này. Nếu chủ quán rảnh, vui lòng phản hồi để tôi có thể liên lạc và chúng ta có thể giải quyết vấn đề này.

All the food I've had here are delicious and authentic. Service is super quick but language barrier can be an issue if you need to ask a lot of questions. I used my phone to google a lot of the dishes which weren't a problem for me. Super cute inside and they have the cute stools to sit on outside of the restaurant.

This is the best restaurant in Eden's Center & and my new favorite in Falls Church. They have a very cool variety of Vietnamese food options, and each one we ordered was cooked & presented perfectly. I'm obsessed. It's also a clean and modern restaurant with a normal restaurant side with cute little tables and then a second room that can be used for banquets. We got the bun bo hue - and it was by far the best I've ever had in the United States. It's not oily or greasy at all. It has so much flavor and depth. It came with a TON of meat and cartilage and even congealed blood (my fav). I loved it so much. We also got: BÁNH BÈO NHÂN ƯỚT TÔM THỊT (so good - probably the best small item we ordered) BÁNH BỘT LỌC LÁ (tapioca dumpling steamed in leaves - very cool and shrimpy) BÁNH ÍT BÁNH RAM (very cool - little fried pork skin with a dumpling steamed on top) BÁNH ƯỚT CUỐN NẤM CHÁY KHÔ (rice rolls with dried mushroom filling - very cool and unique flavor) BÁNH CUỐN THỊT HEO MẮM NÊM (pork rolls with aromatics & a fish sauce)

This was my second time going to Truong Tien and it's quickly becoming a favorite. (Also, apparently Donald Trump went here?? Wild.) I got the bun bo hue this time. I'm not Vietnamese myself, but it tasted legit and flavorful. The broth had a deep, comforting richness and there were all kinds of meats in it - brisket, tendon, some sausage-looking thing, and even dried pork blood (it's the one that looks like jello). I actually liked it, even if my friends weren't as into it. Either way, I didn't leave a single drop behind. Also tried the spring rolls, which aren't your classic shrimp and veggie ones. These had meat (maybe pork?) and no shrimp. They were still tasty. Just a heads up though: the dipping sauce wasn't the usual peanut sauce but more of a sweet, maybe fish-sauce-based kind of sauce. The service was mostly in Vietnamese, so you might have to point to the menu a bit, but it's super casual and very much worth it for the price. Portions are a little on the small side. The atmosphere was perfect, as you could talk or eat and no one will look at you different. Solid spot all around. We did not get any dessert though (as they gave to us last time), but maybe they only give it on the weekends.

We waited at the entrance for 5 minutes and no one greeted us. This wasn't a one-off, the same thing happened when we visited 6 months ago. Several tables were still waiting on their food. The food may be good, but the service makes it not worth the time.

Food was delicious, but the waitress was ludicrously rude. We visited around 7 PM on a Monday and were among ~6 patrons there. The waitress didn't speak good English, which is fine, but she pretended to not understand basic cues or body language and mostly ignored us when we tried to communicate with her. She didn't let us order appetizers and whisked away the menus quickly. After the food came out, I finished before my partner, and she assumed that meant we were both done and dumped my partner's food in a container -- even when we said that we weren't done and asked for more time to finish. At payment time, I took out my credit card and she shook her head and said it wouldn't work, they were cash only. So we took out a few bills and realized we didn't have enough to pay the whole tab, and I again pointed at my credit card. Then she said she would fetch someone, and gestured at the cash we'd put on the table and said that could be her tip. Another staff person came over with a card payment terminal (so they were never cash only!!) but the waitress watched us closely as we navigated the tip screen -- even though we'd already tipped her in cash. Then she began wiping down the table around us while we were still paying via the terminal. All of this happened well before closing time, and there were still other restaurant patrons eating undisturbed. Would consider going back for the excellent food but if I see this waitress there again I'm leaving.

I came back here with my family for dinner and this time around was quite disappointing. We had a large party so to accommodate us; we were told to sit next door at their sister restaurant. The place next door was indeed larger and we were seated and our orders were taken promptly. I am disappointed in the food this time around. We ordered banh bot lot, banh beo, banh cuon nem nuong nuoc Leo, bun bo hue, bun cha oc, and bun thit heo luoc mam nem. The appetizer dishes this time tasted bland and came out cold. I know banh beo, banh bot lot and banh cuon are normally not hot dishes. They are usually served warm traditionally so I was disappointed when they were cold. Also the portions were a lot smaller than the first time I came here. The bun bo hue and bun cha oc were really good and flavorful and the highlight of the meal. We were given complimentary jello at the end of our meal. The service was excellent as they were very accommodating with our large party with small children.

Truong Tien has been on my list for a quite a while. I had hesitations because of all the hype, but I'm happy to report that it's more than deserved. Tucked away in one of Eden Center's many mini malls is this true hidden gem. Truong Tien is like eating at a restaurant located along a road in Vietnam. The outside tables even have patrons squatting on little stools. It truly gives me back. My friend and I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, Banh Beo, and the Banh Khoai. A few things we tried to order had run out, but no worries! Everything came out super quickly and well presented. My favorite of the three was the Bun Bo Hue (probably the best I've ever had!). Banh Beo felt like such a treat too because it's so hard to find a restaurant that serves it. The Banh Khoai is very close to Banh Xeo (one of my favorite Viet dishes) and it was very satisfying. The server was super kind and helpful. He even brought a little dessert-- a che (coconut sago sweet soup)! It was a nice little palate cleanser. Can't wait to come back!

it was tucked inside the mall but it was easy to find. we got the banh khoai, banh beo, banh cuon, bbh, and 7 mon. my husband is hue so he is super picky with his hue food. the food was decent and considering it is very hard to find hue food on the east coast, it wasnt bad. my favorites were the banh cuon and banh beo. the bbh was not that good but they used thin noodles, which is the central way to eat it. they gave free dessert after and the tea they served was good!

Came to try the Bun Bo Hue since this place kept getting recommended - both the food/restaurant vibes are very comforting and homey! The broth is flavorful and they give you a lot of different kinds of meat (pork knuckles, beef slices, meatballs, & also blood cubes). Even my bf (a picky vietnamese food elitist) said he approves so it has to be prettyyy gooddd right? :) The servers were also nice and the food came out quick!

This is a very authentic Vietnamese restaurant. It is a little hard to communicate with the waiter without understand Vietnamese. We get that managed by showing pictures from Yelp to them also with help from Google translate. The place is pretty small, located at the end of the interior mall. The food is different from other ordinary Pho restaurants. I believe it is closer to their authentic style. The pork roll we ordered has varies of tastes including sour, spicy, sweet, salty, freshness (from the mint or lemon grass), and richness (from the peanut dipping sauce). I think it is a great experience.

This restaurant is a little small so expect a wait! When my family got to the restaurant, we had to wait in line to get a table. There wasn't really a waitlist system, you just had to wait in line haha. The interior of the restaurant really reminded me of Vietnam. Especially the small seats and tables outside of the restaurant. Very cute touch! Service was also very friendly. My family and I ordered a bunch of dishes to try and I think almost all of them was delicious. The food is from Hue so the nuoc mam is a little more salty than what I am normally used to. I highly recommend getting the: - Bun bo hue - Banh khoai (first time having this, it was kinda like a banh xeo in a taco form) - Banh beo (I like the fried pork on it for a nice crunch) If my friends ever asked for Vietnamese restaurant recommendations, I would point them to here! Would most likely come back in the future!

I visited this place since everyone around me was talking about it. Food was disappointing. I ordered Banh Trang Dap, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Duc. Only Bun Bo Hue was good. The rest of the food was cold and basically worse than what I can make at home. The staff was forgetful and even gave me a wrong sauce for my order. I tried to like it but it's hard to do so.

Small restaurant with limited seating but food quality is awesome and worth the wait! Service is great. They were willing to answer any questions we had and made some recommendations too. Check it out! Food is very authentic and different from many of the other Vietnamese restaurants at Eden Center. I only wish it was a bigger venue with more seating.

Love the flavor. Ordered 3 items. First one on the menu, the yellow crispy pancake thing,which is not authentic I think in comparison to what I've tried before,but it tastes nice. The baby clam dish is my favorite, never seen tiny clams like that. They will give you free dessert at the end of the meal.

The bun bo hue is very good. Less spicy than at other places. The broth is a little sweet but all the meats give this a nice complex set if flavors!

I only had a weekend to spend in DC, so I knew I had to be strategic with my Eden Center picks. Truong Tien came highly recommended to me through TikTok, and I am so glad I bought into the hype. The restaurant is located by the entrance under the clock tower and the space is so well-decorated, complete with little stools and tables outside that really reminded me of my time in Vietnam. Although we originally came for the well-praised bún bò Huê, we also ended up ordering a few other dishes that our server recommended to us. We started with bánh bèo nhân ướt tôm thịt ($9.95) which were steamed rice cakes topped with minced shrimp, peanuts, and a bit of crispy chicharron to contrast with the soft rice cakes. These were steamed up in tiny little bowls and we had so much fun eating them in a single bite. We also ordered bánh bột lọc trán ($6.50) which are tapioca-based dumplings wrapped in banana leaves. They had a chewy translucent skin where you could see the dried shrimp filling. Along with the bún bò Huê ($13.95) which was so good we ordered an extra bowl of, our server also recommended the bún chà ốc ($13.95) and the gỏi đu đủ khô bò ($15.95). The bún bò Huê was seriously one of the best bowls I've been able to eat outside of Vietnam-- the broth was nuanced and layered and had a very pleasant heat that warms your throat slowly until you're sweating. The bún chà ốc was very tomato forward, so it was sweeter compared to the bún bò Huê but it is still a little spicy and reminded me of Chinese luosifen. I did notice that the rice noodles used were not the usual sturdier vermicelli that is served, but that is my only complaint. The gỏi đu đủ khô bò our server recommended was refreshing and sweetened with strips of honey glazed beef jerky. It was a great palate cleanser for the bolder flavors of the soup noodles. We also ordered the bánh khóai tôm thịt nước Lèo ($13.95) which were reminded me of a smaller bánh xèo with extra lettuce and shrimp. Of all the dishes we tried, the bún bò Huê and the bánh khóai were the crowd favorites. Towards the end of our meal, we were given complimentary bowls of chè dậu ván, which I thought was a nice touch. The coconut cream topping was so delicious when mixed in with the bean pudding. The flavors were light and well-balanced without being too overly cloying. Overall, an excellent meal and one of the more memorable ones during my DC trip!

Been here multiple times and never once I disappoint on the dish I ordered. Bún chả ốc. It's so good!

This place is a must try for everyone. They offer a unique menu inspired by Vietnamese street food. Every dish is packed with flavor, a healthy portion of veggies and meat, and paired well with their house made dipping sauces. The service is not the best meaning they don't refill your water and you will have to call their attention when you are ready to order or need anything. The food will knock your socks off and to top it all off, you get a little dessert at the end of your meal that includes coconut milk and jelly. The restaurant is a little small and cramped so you should plan ahead if you are going to come or else you might have to wait... but believe me it is worth it!

A wonderful addition to Eden Center. Truong Tien serves lots of fun, delicious dishes, mostly unique to this area. The restaurant is hard to find as it is located inside one of the indoor shopping malls. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with traditional tableware and beautiful dishware. We ordered a few items off the appetizer menu, Bun Bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup), and the 7-course meal (which was a rice dish with 7 different kinds of sides. Everything was delicious and incredibly satisfying. We're not very familiar with Hue food but found the different textures and flavors very interesting. It can get hectic when they are busy, but food came out quickly and steaming hot. Prices were pretty good. We were able to try different things without breaking the bank. They gave us a free dessert (sticky rice in bamboo leaves) that provided a sweet ending to the meal.

This place is such a nice local Vietnamese restaurant to support! I came here for dinner on a weekend evening around 5pm. It looked fairly empty but after a bit, the place quickly filled up. This restaurant specializes in Hue central Vietnamese dishes. I loved of course the Bún Bò Huế. I was hesitant at first, since I prefer thick noodles usually but the thinner noodles did well with their flavorful broth! It comes with a side of shrimp paste and chili paste so remember to put a little spoonful in at a time to adjust the level of flavor in your soup! Bánh khoai is a dish they are also popular for. It's super cute that they present it with lettuce wraps kind of like a taco. It comes with a peanut butter tasting dipping sauce that surprisingly goes so well with the nice crunch! We also enjoyed the Banh Beo, which is steamed rice cake with shrimp (alternatively, you can order without meat. There is a BIG selection of Vegetarian dishes here, super thumbs up!!!!! I must return to try the rest of the menu). The service was prompt and polite, they were wearing traditional Vietnamese outfits and I loved the details of care -- my mom and I were immediately served hot tea in mason jar cups. The tea (not sure which flavor) was fragrant and delicious!!!! Our younger servers were very good at their jobs, and nice. They wanted to generously offer us a free complimentary Chè (sweet dessert soup or stew, or pudding). My mom left before we could say yes, and the older woman working even offered us it a second time, but I told her we were so full (the food was amazing and filling), and that will be back another day. I can't wait to try their dessert and other dishes next time! Support local, this place has great food and a relaxing atmosphere. It was a little hard to find, but it's inside the double building doors down the hall and to the far left corner, when you're facing Saigon East sign.

A nice traditional hue food for the local. Love this place and their unique food. We got bun bo hue, it's delicious. Lots of protein and lots of vegetables that comes with it. Their noodles is not the traditional noodles that goes with bbh but it's still good. Their chả combination is okay. Not too special. Their papaya salad is a bit sweet! Their bánh bèo is a okay, not too chewy. I recommend to stop by and try it anyways but just a heads up, it takes a bit long to get our order place and also to get our food bring out to us. What i recommend is to order all your food appetizer, desserts, main course all at once!

Finally checked out Truong Tien, and I gotta say this place is really good. This must be what authentic northern Vietnamese cuisine is all about about! I got the buon cha oc and my mom got the bun bo hue. The broth was so flavorful and it tastes different. The serving size of the noodle was a little smaller than what I'm accustomed to, but the taste more than makes up for it. We got a complimentary dessert and it was a nice touch to end the meal. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes!

Utterly weird experience today. The server kept laughing in our faces - at first, we thought it was a cultural miscommunication, but later she insisted on cash and laughed in our faces again when we asked if we could pay by card, which we have done before. We did pay cash, but noticed immediately afterwards that the next table was paying by card to another server. When we pointed it out, she laughed at us loudly again. Extremely strange. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome, and probably won't go back. Pity, because this used to be a nice place.

seating is a bit cramped if you dont get an inside table, but the food is worth it all the way. the banh bot loc was really good too

My mom and dad put me on to this restaurant, this is their favorite lunch date spot! Hidden in the Eden Center mall, you will have a big smile before you even walk in. They have constructed a fake outdoor walkway filled with many citrus trees, lanterns, and low tables -- perfect for gathering! This restaurant specializes in cuisine from my father's hometown of Hue, which is known as the imperial kingdom and located in central Vietnam. Many people know of bun bo hue, a spicy pork broth noodle soup which comes from this region but the menu goes way beyond this. When I sat down, I wanted to order everything on the menu. Everything looked so god and I haven't seen many of these dishes outside of family parties or California before. Our server was super sweet and steered us the right way. We got*: - Hot tea (not sure what kind of tea it was but had a pandan/vanilla scent) - Banh Beo +. Banh It Banh Ram: Those little chicharon pieces in it were an amazing contrast to the dough. - Banh Xeo Tacos: It was so nice to have a bite size version of this that stays crispy throughout and preassembled with the lettuce leaf. - Snail noodle soup: The snails come in a little sausage like patty which made it easy to eat. It was sour, sweet, and savory at the same time. My best friend who is Indian told me it reminded me of some of the flavors from her culture. - Coconut milk tapioca dessert - This was complimentary and was topped with crushed peanuts. All together it had amazing texture. *I don't speak Vietnamese and there is no menu online so I know that I am completely going to butcher this. Overall I had an absolutely amazing meal. Besides my dad, I don't have much family in the area who can cook an amazing meal like this. Eating here felt like a connection to the meals I had when I visited my grandma in Vietnam as a child.

The banh beo, banh khoai and bun bo hue were all excellent. Food seems very on point. Service quite brusque.

Recently visited the restaurant and the server kept asking us to pay in cash when we finished our meal. This is not normal ! When our party said we don't have any cash then she gave us the option to pay in card, but reminded us to leave the tips in cash even though their payment system has the option to add tip %. This is not comfortable at all. What's wrong with the store? They have never done this before. It is just because of the no tax for tips law? Owner needs to look into this and straight this out with the staff. Customers must have their choice to either pay in cash or card if both options are available and not being force to do the payment type that the server wants. I have been visiting the restaurant often but in this visit I saw the server kept asking most tables to pay in cash instead of using their bank cards is not right at all. If this continues, i will not come back even their food is good.