54 Noodles Bar – Chinese

Steaming bowls of aromatic broth take center stage at this vibrant noodle bar, where the air is thick with the comforting scents of star anise and slow-simmered beef. Diners find solace in silky ribbons of rice noodles submerged in deeply savory pho, complemented by the satisfying shatter of golden spring rolls and the garden-fresh snap of translucent summer rolls. It is a lively sanctuary for soul-warming comfort, where every spoonful celebrates the bright, balanced essence of traditional Vietnamese flavors.

1527, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20005 https://54noodlesbar.com/

Cuisine: Chinese

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, pescatarian, plant-based, heart-healthy, sugar-free, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, macrobiotic, mayo-clinic

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls - $6: 2 rolls wrapped in fried rice paper with cabbage, shredded carrots, & glass noodle served with chili lime fish sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fresh Shrimp or Pork Summer Rolls - $6: Served with sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat
Veggie Summer Rolls - $6: 2 rolls of vermicelli, lettuce, tofu & basil wrapped in soft rice paper served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic

54 Noodles Soup

Vietnamese soup made with beef or veggie broth, rice noodles, served with bean sprouts, basil, lime, and jalapeño.

Pho Special Beef Combination - $18: Slice of eye-of-round steak, well-done flank, fat brisket & meatballs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Pho Tai - $16: Eye round steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Pho Tai, Bo Vien - $16: Eye round & meatball. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Pho Tai, Chin - $16: Eye round, well done brisket. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Pho Tai, Gau - $16: Slice of eye-of-round steak, fatty brisket. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Pho Tai, Chin, Nam - $16: Slice of eye-of-round steak, well-done flank, well done brisket. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Pho Ga (White Meat Chicken) - $16: Tender chicken in a flavorful broth served with noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Pho Tom (Shrimp) - $16: Savoury shrimp noodle soup with a rich broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Pho Veggie - $16: Vibrant vegetable broth served over rice noodles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic

54 Noodles Special

Singapore Noodle - $18: Rice noodle, beansprout, cilantro, green onion, egg, curry with choice of beef, chicken or shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Pad Thai - $18: Flat rice noodle, beansprout, cilantro, green onion, egg with choice of beef or shrimp. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Vermicelli Bowls

Cold rice noodles topped with protein, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, scallion oil, and homemade chili lime fish sauce.

Vermicelli Grilled Lemongrass Chicken - $16: Tender grilled chicken infused with lemongrass, served over vermicelli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Vermicelli Grilled Pork - $16: Tender grilled pork served over vermicelli noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Vermicelli Grilled Lemongrass Beef - $16: Tender beef infused with lemongrass, served over vermicelli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Vermicelli Grilled Shrimp - $18: Shrimp served on a bed of vermicelli noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Vermicelli Fried Tofu - $16: Tofu served on a bed of vermicelli noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Vermicelli (Chicken, Beef & Pork) - $18: Tender chicken, beef, and pork served over vermicelli noodles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free