1639 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
A few weeks ago we learned that a new Pho option was coming to Georgetown. Pho Viet and Grille is now open in the former Bookhill Bistro space at 1639 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. The space looks great and you can order for take out and delivery too (202) 333-0009 (two mile delivery radius.) Hours are 11am-10pm daily.
Some of the Menu including Banh Mi and Pho options after the jump. (more…)
1123 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Pizza-Iole opened up next to Frager’s in late 2011. I stopped by last weekend and see they’ve added (a few months ago) a Pho option with a space called Vietnamese Corner. Pho and Pizza seem an odd combination but they both do have cult followings, so who knows maybe it’ll work.
Anyone try the Pho yet?
Photo courtesy of Pho Bar & Grill
I’m happy to report that Pho Bar & Grill is opening on Wed. 5pm at 1360 H St, NE. At the moment they do not have their liquor license but they expect to get it within a week. Looking forward to hearing what folks think of the Pho.
“Dear PoP,
Do you have any updates on the Pho 14 expansion? The last updates from PoP were back in September 2010 with a predicted November 2010 opening.”
You can see from the photo above that a lot of work has been done to the former Simply Soles space at 1438 Park Road, NW but after stopping in for a chat with the folks at Pho 14 – we are still a few months off from completion. They are currently working on the decorations and design of the space and are still finalizing the new menu items. The best estimate for the unveiling will be in 3-6 months. Stay tuned!
Thanks to a reader for the heads up:
“It appears a new pho place will be opening at 608 H St NW, according to DC Register. It looks like they’ll be applying for a liquor license and will be open til 3 am!”
The liquor application says:
“NATURE OF OPERATION
Asian and Vietnamese cuisine. 65 seats and total capacity load of 65 on first floor and
storage on the second floor.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Thursday 9 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 9 am – 3 am”
And speaking of Pho a reader has some veggie Pho news from Pho Viet (3513 14th Street, NW):
“I’m a regular at Pho Viet. Nina and Mike are really great people and have put a lot of work into their restaurant and I’m dying for them to succeed. They spent a year renovating that basement and they’re some of the hardest working people I’ve ever met.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that they added veggie pho to their menu and they have a chicken pho too (with beef broth). When you originally posted about them, there were a few commenters who wanted veggie pho.”
When I posted last week that Pho Viet was opening up at 3513 14th Street, NW I thought there would be a bit more excitement given the frenzy that occurred when nearby Pho 14 opened on Park Road. I tried to go today and sadly forgot that they were closed on Mondays. So a couple questions – has anyone given them a try yet? How does it compare to Pho 14?
And props to Pho Viet for getting a proper sign:
I received the greatest email this weekend from Manager Phi Nguyen announcing the grand opening of Columbia Heights’ newest Pho spot this Thursday. It turns out the name will be Pho Viet and I stopped by on Sunday to take some sneak peek photos (though there was a bit of finishing touches still going on).
It’s relatively small but actually much bigger than I initially thought. It looks like it will be able to sit around 25 or 30. The manager was super nice and encourages any patrons to make recommendations that they’d like to see. So the grand opening is Thursday and those dining in from the 17th – 20th will receive a 20% discount to celebrate the opening. You can see their take out menu below (the dine in menu was still being finalized though I imagine it won’t be too different):
Most of the Pho is $7.50 and most other options are in the $7-$8 range. I can’t wait to try this place out and see how it compares to Pho 14 on Park Road.
Pho Viet is located at 3513 14th Street, NW (at Parkwood Place) and will be open Tuesday – Thursday: 10am – 9:30pm; Friday – Saturday: 10am – 10:30pm; and Sunday: 10am – 8:30pm: Closed Monday. Delivery will be available with a $15 minimum (202-629-2839).
I hadn’t checked in on the new Pho place, Nam Viet, coming to 3515 14th Street, NW so I thought we were do for an update. They were finishing up work for the evening when I walked by Wed. evening. While they were originally looking for an October opening they now believe it is going to be closer to the mid or end of November. But a lot of progress has been made on the inside. It looks like it’s going to be a rather small space but could be a great spot for pickup/delivery. Stay tuned for more in November.
Last week I wrote about a new Vietnamese restaurant, Pho Viet, Coming to 14th Street in Columbia Heights. In the comments we heard it was going to be near Parkwood. This past weekend I was lucky enough to walk by and catch one of the owners, (sadly/stupidly I didn’t catch her name). At any rate, it will be located at 3515 14th Street, NW (pictured above) just south of Parkwood and next to the Cavalier liquor store. As you can tell it is not a huge space but the owner was super enthusiastic. She said the restaurant hopes to open at the end of September or early October. Can’t wait to check it out!
I’ve actually received a few emails about this but wasn’t able to track down an exact location but I still thought it was worth mentioning. The most recent reader writes:
“Last Sunday, on my way to check out Room 11, I passed by a very smoky barbecue on Park Rd. I approached and, asking what’s cooking, found a group of women huddled around a bunch of grilling chicken breasts and a very spicy looking red herbed sauce. They told me they already finished cooking the fish. I asked where they were from, and after telling me Vietnam, asked if I liked Vietnamese food. “Yes!” I said, and few in a few names of vietnamese dishes for street cred. They were quick to tell me that they are opening a Vietnamese restaurant in the neighborhood!!! They said the spot will be on 14th st, a few blocks north up by the gas station (I can’t remember which). The said it will be ready in about a month, and will be called “Pho Viet”.”
Of course Pho 14 recently opened up on Park Road just west of 14th Street. Perhaps the folks behind Pho Viet were inspired by their success. Are you excited by the idea of another Pho spot? I will of course update when more info becomes available.