$$$$ • Vietnamita • Falls Church
NUE takes its name from a 1931 painting by Lê Phổ, the pioneer of Vietnamese modern art and great-great-uncle of our founder, Tuyet Nhi Le. Murals inspired by his dreamlike florals fill our dining rooms at Founders Row in Falls Church, minutes from Tysons.Washingtonian named us one of its 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2025 and 2026. Executive Chef Daniel Le cooks modern Vietnamese food made for sharing: Phở Pâté, Seafood Chả Giò, Bò Kho Pappardelle and our Crispy Whole Fish, with dramatic cocktails like the Fire Dragon. All You Can Eat runs every day, happy hour runs weekdays and late night on weekends, and there's a full vegetarian menu.For celebrations, book the emerald Jade Room, our Chef's Table with a window into the kitchen, or a full buyout for up to 120. We also host tea ceremonies and weddings.Good to know: we replace tipping with an included 20% service fee, so our whole team earns stable wages and benefits year-round.
