Viet Pearl - Old Ellicott City

Today was my first time here and I tried so many delicious dishes! I was searching for the closest location that had Bahn Mi Sandwiches like I had in California! This place, Viet Pearl exceeded my expectations!! Their chicken wings taste like home fried chicken wings!

Ordered online, should have walked inside first. No customers on a busy Saturday afternoon… craving grilled beef and rice. The rice was old and dry on the edges. The beef, every single bite was inedible. I could not chew anything. Also every other piece had a ton of fat on it. So a cheap cut… not even close to what I have enjoyed at other authentic restaurants in the past.. I cannot eat any of this to be honest…

First time there. Was expecting flexibility with the menu.

The place is nice, clean, and has a great atmosphere, but the service is not so excellent. I had to stand three times to look for the waiter..the waitress was on his cell phone all the time, even when he brought the food.I have been there before and this is the first time I experienced poor service, I hope the owner takes a look into that.

People before me left after waiting 15mins with only 2 people serving lunch. The food was not seasoned and needed salt. Their spring rolls in the picture is not the right sauce given. I found out the waiter did not even hear me order a dish, so it never came out. I would not recommend and I am not coming back. Only good thing about this place is the atmosphere is nice.