Welcome to Our Home This Holiday Season
Celebrate the holidays and dine at NUE in Falls Church, VA.
Open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Holiday Dining in Falls Church
The holidays are about gathering around a table with the people you love. At NUE Elegantly Vietnamese in Falls Church, VA, we’d love to welcome you to our home this holiday season, and let us do the cooking.
This season, we’re open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, with a holiday menu that brings Vietnamese flavors to the table. Here’s everything you need to plan your holiday dinner with us.
Our Holiday Hours
Looking for a restaurant open on Thanksgiving in Falls Church or Northern Virginia? We’re here.
Thanksgiving: 11 am – 7:30 pm (7pm last seating)
Christmas Eve: 11 am – 7:30 pm (7pm last seating)
Christmas Day: 11 am – 7:30 pm (7pm last seating)
Tables go quickly this time of year, so we recommend reserving early on OpenTable.
The Return of a Showstopper: Our Honey-Lacquered Stuffed Duck
It’s a tradition we started, but yours to enjoy. Our Honey-Lacquered Stuffed Duck is a must at every holiday table.
Our holiday experience pairs the warmth of timeless holiday traditions with modern touches from our Viet-American story. The duck is as innovative as it is familiar:
The duck: A La Belle Farm Orvia duck, raised in New York’s Hudson Valley without antibiotics or growth hormones. It’s air-chilled, which helps the skin crisp, and its thinner fat layer keeps the meat juicy.
The preparation: Fully deboned, lacquered in local honey twice, then crusted in our house six-spice blend of fennel pollen, fennel seed, coriander, and black, white, and pink peppercorns.
The stuffing: Truffled sticky rice with apricots and lạp xưởng, a sweet Vietnamese pork sausage.
The jus: Made from the duck’s own bones and cooked for two days with aromatics, cherries, and apples, then finished with truffle and foie gras.
Not sure about duck? It isn’t strong or gamey. Think of a very rich, flavorful chicken with crisp skin.
How to reserve the duck: Add a note to your reservation so our team can prioritize one for your table. It’s a great alternative to a traditional turkey dinner, and made for sharing.
New Seasonal Dishes at NUE
Our holiday menu also introduces new dishes inspired by Vietnamese traditions:
Lobster Garlic Noodles
Our signature, revamped. A whole poached lobster over thick garlic noodles, with a little heat from pickled jalapeño.
Sugar Cone Cabbage
Our take on Vietnamese stuffed cabbage, with lemongrass wagyu sausage and a buttery crunch.
Roasted Rock Bass
Inspired by Hanoi’s turmeric-and-dill fish. Roasted bass over curry leeks and taro.
Winter Rainbow Carrot Salad
Shaved rainbow carrots and green mango over coconut carrot purée, with a bright calamansi vinaigrette.
Blue Point Oysters
A half-dozen Blue Point oysters with nước mắm mignonette.*
All You Can Eat Holiday Dining: The NUE Unlimited Experience
Can’t decide what to order? Enjoy the best of NUE with our all you can eat menu. Order as many rounds as you like, with every plate made to order, for a full spread of small plates, light bites, cold dishes, and entrées.
The Classic Tier
- Sunday – Thursday: $88 per person
- Friday – Saturday: $95 per person
The Imperial Add-On: +$39 per person
Upgrade to unlimited access to our most iconic and celebrated dishes: Crispy Whole Fish, Lobster Garlic Noodles, Surf n’ Turf Board, Lemongrass Crusted Lamb, and the Honey-Lacquered Duck, served as a single slice.
It’s the easiest way to feed a group with different tastes, from adventurous eaters to guests who want something familiar.
Raise a Glass: The Fall Cocktail Collection
Pair your holiday dinner with one of our four new seasonal cocktails, each one a different hue and a different mood.
Cocktail hour runs Monday to Friday: 4 – 6 PM and Friday & Saturday: 9:30 – 11:30 PM in bar-designated areas.
Bitter Purity
A fruitier negroni with plum, gin, and umeshu.
Verdant Lake
Jasmine, bergamot, and pandan, topped with pandan foam.
The Forbidden Fruit
A crisp highball with apple-infused Japanese whisky and yuzu.
Luck of Autumn
A spice-forward take on a mai tai with persimmon.
Why NUE for Holiday Dinner
NUE has been recognized on Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, the Washington Post’s 40 Best Restaurants, and Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top 10 Restaurants, and was named Arlington Magazine’s Best of 2026 Next Generation Concept. Our name comes from a 1931 painting by Lê Phổ, my great-great-grand uncle, and our mission is Tradition Elegantly Reimagined.
Whether you’re planning a family Thanksgiving, a Christmas Eve dinner, a night out with friends, or a holiday celebration with your team, our dining room is a warm, welcoming place to gather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NUE open on Thanksgiving? Yes. We’re open Thursday, November 26, from 11 am to 7:30 pm, with a 7 pm last seating.
Is NUE open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Yes. Both days are 11 am to 7:30 pm, with a 7 pm last seating.
What is the Honey-Lacquered Stuffed Duck? A whole, deboned La Belle Farm Orvia duck, lacquered in local honey, crusted with a six-spice blend, and stuffed with truffled sticky rice, apricot, and lạp xưởng. It’s served with a duck jus.
How do I reserve the duck? Add a note to your reservation on OpenTable or at nuevietnamese.com.
Does NUE have an all you can eat menu? Yes. The Classic Tier is $88 per person Sunday through Thursday and $95 per person Friday and Saturday. Add the Imperial for +$39 per person.
Is there parking? Yes. Parking is in the Founders Row Retail Garage. Use code CHASIN50 for 2 hours of free parking at the start.
What about allergies? Please inform your server of any allergies. The duck jus contains foie gras and truffle, and the sausage is pork. Many of our dishes contain peanuts and may contact other allergens such as shellfish and dairy.
Reserve Your Holiday Table
This season, we’d love to welcome you to our home. Gather around a table full of dishes made to share, raise a glass, and celebrate with the people you love.
NUE Elegantly Vietnamese
944 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046 (Founders Row)
(571) 777-9599 · nue@hehfood.com
Instagram: @nuevietnamese
We’d love to welcome you to our home this holiday season.
NUE Elegantly Vietnamese
