Gao Restaurant
3071 Nutley St, Fairfax
(703) 208-9679
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Recent Reviews
It had been several years since my last visit, and I was eager to indulge in some Pho. I decided to try the Viet Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, which resembled Bun Bo Hue. The dish was generously topped with chili oil and had a flavorful initial taste. However, as I continued eating, I noticed a tingly and slightly numbing sensation that I attributed to a higher-than-expected amount of MSG, which isn't quite my preference. The Shrimp Egg Rolls were decent, but they didn't...
Man, I want this place to be banging in the worst way, since it’s so close to my house. But it’s just not. It’s not particularly generous in portion, quality, or price. The pho doesn’t come with much meat, the lemongrass beef isn’t that good, and it’s kind of expensive for what you get. Hoping an even newer management team takes over.
Very, very nice staff and great service. The man who delivered the soup was exceptionally friendly.Very spartan decor, but clean.Two stars for food however because the soup broth (particularly the pho ga) tasted very heavily like chicken bouillon. The beef may have also had bouillon added as it had a bit of an aftertaste. The noodles were al dente, the meat a good quality, and the side plate of herbs fresh.