Washington DC's Eden Center has several Vietnamese restaurants and food stalls that serve bột chiên — pan-fried rice flour cakes. While not as common as phở or bánh mì, this street food favorite can be found at several spots in the Falls Church area.
Banh Cuon Saigon top-pick
This Eden Center spot known for their silky steamed rice rolls also offers a variety of Vietnamese snacks and street foods, including fried dough. The rice cake cubes are pan-fried with egg until crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, served with a sweet chili-soy dipping sauce.
Truong Tien Restaurant best-value
Truong Tien has a menu that covers Vietnamese street food classics. Their fried dough is made the traditional way — diced rice cake pan-fried with egg and scallions until crispy-edged. A satisfying savory snack.
Thanh Son Tofu hidden-gem
While mainly known for desserts and tofu, Thanh Son Tofu also offers savory snacks including preparations similar to fried dough. Their tofu-based snacks are popular among vegetarians and students looking for affordable bites.