Pho Chateau

"My wife and I were in Lorton after an overnight Amtrak ride. We found this restaurant randomly and I must say everything was incredible. The flavors of the broth were delicate and complex. The value $$ was amazing. They have the best chilli crisp I have ever had, and they sell it too! If you’re considering visiting, just do it. Just as good as when we were in Vietnam. Sincerely, Enrique from Miami"

"Best pho broth in the area! The pho soup is really good. The broth is good enough to drink by itself. But the noodles and other things are nice. The beef is served pink as it should be. The place is large. The banh mi is very Americanized and is more of a hoagie. But the bread is light and crispy. It’s served with fries… that’s how American it is!"

"Great place in Lorton for some good Vietnamese food. The Pho is great and tastes just like those other pho places out towards the city. The Treasure Boat Combo was also really good, the meat was seasoned and marinated perfectly. Definitely would recommend for anyone in the area looking for some good Vietnamese food."

"Best pho in the area. Fair prices and usually not hard to find a table. Also a good place for a quick lunch. You can get in and out pretty quickly. If you are tight on time then ask for the check when they bring your food."

"I’m a huge fan Vietnam’s famed breakfast soup, but sadly this spot was pho-gettable. I’ve passed Pho Chateau many times, so I figured I’d give it a try. I ordered the fried spring rolls and Phở. My favorite spring rolls are from Vietnam, so I was looking forward to these. Sadly, they were under seasoned and their nước chấm wasn’t enough to liven up the dish. Also, the spring rolls were too oily. I surmise the oil wasn’t hot enough and/or they didn’t let the spring rolls drain. As for the Phở, I had #B89 (Well-Done Brisket, Fatty Brisket and Soft Tendon – Phở Chín, Gầu, Gân). I asked them for no soft tendon and to just add a little extra of the other meat. First, the dish came out with soft tendon, so I picked it out. My server saw me and was apologetic about it. They brought me a small bowl of the other meats to add to my soup. The broth lacked the characteristic richness and unctuousness you expect from Phở. It was under seasoned as well. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the meats were tender, so that was good. The restaurant itself was nice, clean, and inviting. I asked for more fish sauce and was given a little dispenser with it. My server also brought me a caddy with different condiments because they knew I was looking to enhance/ improve the flavor of my food. That was nice. My server was great. They were very warm, answered questions I had about the menu, checked in on me, and even engaged in light banter. The customer service here is good. I cannot recommend this place on account of the quality of the food I had. Sadly for Pho Chateau, Northern Virginia is saturated with Vietnamese restaurants and the competition is steep."