Anonymous wrote:

There really isn't good Asian food in Clarendon. It's in Rockville, Falls Church, Herndon and Annandale instead. Thai is your best bet.

This makes me sad. As PP said, back when Clarendon was a dumpy neighborhood, it was Vietnamese central. Man, I miss Cafe Dalat.

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There really isn't good Asian food in Clarendon. It's in Rockville, Falls Church, Herndon and Annandale instead. Thai is your best bet.

This makes me sad. As PP said, back when Clarendon was a dumpy neighborhood, it was Vietnamese central. Man, I miss Cafe Dalat.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There really isn't good Asian food in Clarendon. It's in Rockville, Falls Church, Herndon and Annandale instead. Thai is your best bet.

I have no doubt and some of my favs are located in Rockville and Falls Church (Herndon, really? Must have better options than when I worked there 5 years ago) - but for everyday meals we don't have the luxury of time to drive around the DC area.

We tried Nam Viet last night and really liked it. Looking forward to trying the rest. Thanks again!

Yuck. Very mediocre like, well, most places in Clarendon. Just about any place in Eden Center or the Merrifield area would be much better. But celebrities ate there 20 years ago, so it must be good, right? Nope. Lousy pho and shrimp that are not fresh.

I bet there are some great places out by Pimmit Hills or Mosaic District. There's nothing good in Arlington, right? You've pointed that out every chance you get.

When I was a kid Clarendon was called Little Saigon by everyone for a reason and had excellent vietnamese and thai. Sad most got priced out and we get Cheesecake Factory instead. There are still a few that have been suggested that are still there tho.

We get food delivered from bangkok 54 at least once a week. Different poster btw.

Do any of these restaurants deliver? My youngest just came down with a fever. And for future reference.

I used to like Crystal Thai on rt 50 - not far from Clarendon (by the Outback Steakhouse).

And the Bon Chon Chicken on Pershing is having its soft opening next Monday!

These aren't right in the center of Clarendon, but we really like Masala Express and Astor Mediterranean (not Asian, but yummy) on Pershing.

Bangkok 54 is great too.

Ahh, Thai square! Have you been there lately? It's remodeled. Not bad but not the Thai square from the old days.

Eden square is better than Clarendon any day and worth the trip.

OP again - thank you!

The best Thai in the area is Thai Square on Columbia Pike. I know it's not in Clarendon, but it's worth the trip. Crispy honey roasted duck and pad see ew. Mmmm.

Also want to second the Delhi Club recommendation. Try the tandoori wings.

And I know you didn't ask for this, but have to tried El Charrito Caminante in Lyon Park? It's super cheap and fast and really good.

Minh's and Pho 75 are both great.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There really isn't good Asian food in Clarendon. It's in Rockville, Falls Church, Herndon and Annandale instead. Thai is your best bet.

I have no doubt and some of my favs are located in Rockville and Falls Church (Herndon, really? Must have better options than when I worked there 5 years ago) - but for everyday meals we don't have the luxury of time to drive around the DC area.

We tried Nam Viet last night and really liked it. Looking forward to trying the rest. Thanks again!

Yuck. Very mediocre like, well, most places in Clarendon. Just about any place in Eden Center or the Merrifield area would be much better. But celebrities ate there 20 years ago, so it must be good, right? Nope. Lousy pho and shrimp that are not fresh.

I bet there are some great places out by Pimmit Hills or Mosaic District. There's nothing good in Arlington, right? You've pointed that out every chance you get.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There really isn't good Asian food in Clarendon. It's in Rockville, Falls Church, Herndon and Annandale instead. Thai is your best bet.

I have no doubt and some of my favs are located in Rockville and Falls Church (Herndon, really? Must have better options than when I worked there 5 years ago) - but for everyday meals we don't have the luxury of time to drive around the DC area.

We tried Nam Viet last night and really liked it. Looking forward to trying the rest. Thanks again!

Yuck. Very mediocre like, well, most places in Clarendon. Just about any place in Eden Center or the Merrifield area would be much better. But celebrities ate there 20 years ago, so it must be good, right? Nope. Lousy pho and shrimp that are not fresh.