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    4.0 (21 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mysore Masala Dosa (with Potato) and Paneer Dosa
    Sarah K.

    Came here with three friends and wow -- I haven't had South Indian food since I was a kid, but this tasted just like home cooking. Everything was delicious! My favorites were the pani puri, the aloo paratha, and the dosa with potatoes inside -- so crispy and perfect. The potatoes were flavorful and slightly spicy --a perfect complement to the light and crispy dosa. I also loved how part of the kitchen is open so you can actually see the chef making your plates. It's super clean. It's really convenient being inside the Bites Food Court too. I tried some of my friend's mango smoothie from the smoothie spot (so good!) and grabbed Charley's Cheesesteaks on the way out to bring lunch home for my husband -- he approved! Definitely coming back.

    Flight of Uttapam (Plain) with Sambar & Chutney

    In the former Woodlands space, this place keeps the excellent dosas alive! Strong, hot masala chai and pillowy soft uttapatam rounded out a fantastic meal made by Francis and served by friendly Velma.

    Jennifer C.

    Oh, boy... I am one happy lady... because I just discovered a South Indian vegetarian food counter (with a dining area) right downstairs from my tailor in Langley Park (next door to Takoma Park, Maryland). It's called Ananda Bites (Ananda meaning "bliss"), and bliss is exactly what I'm feeling right now: I haven't seen dishes like Ghee Podi Idli and Panir Pakora (pictured) since I was traveling through India in 1985!! There's an 8-item Chaat menu; the pillowy steamed rice rounds called Idli; the savory semolina pancakes called Uttapam; the thin, crispy lentil crepes called Dosa; plus Rotis, Parathas, Samosas, and a whole menu of wonderful Indian beverages including Masala Coffee and Rosewater drink. Based on how delicious my Idli & Sambar were today, I can't wait to work my way through the entire menu! The space is shared by Charley's Cheesesteaks (which seems to be run by Central Americans), but Ananda's food is cooked in a separate vegetarian kitchen, in back of where the meat dishes are cooked. Order at the counter and take your food home, or dine in the cafe space while taking in a Bollywood film. Independent restaurants, like indie bands, are a labor of love, and require our support in order to survive... so I hope you'll give Ananda a try. (Just a caveat: The strip mall that it's located in does sometimes have day laborers hanging out in front of the shops... but so far, no one has bothered me).

    Paneer dosa, Mysore masala dosa
    Rajiv T.

    We ordered mysore and paneer dosa, both were freshly made and great tasting. The chef stopped by to take feedback and genuinely cared, which was great to see ! The place seems to be new, we will strongly recommend everyone to try and support a small business !

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    Found it disgusting most of times until giving up altogether. Aweful food, no ambiance.

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    Thank you for stopping by - glad to hear you enjoyed it!

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    I love this place it has amazing food amazing service overall i recommend this place !!!

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    Zinnia

    Zinnia

    4.1
    (306 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Fabulous March Celebration with 15 guests! Welcomed with open arms. Warm and friendly throughout…read morethe evening. The Parlor Room was inviting, comfortable. Perfect for our group. Kayla, asst. manager, and her team piloted our cocktail hour and dinner effortlessly and unobtrusively. Perfect service (my wine glass was never empty). Perfectly delicious dinner. Overall, nothing was amiss or went amiss thanks to Justin, Event Co-ordinator Extraordinaire. Listened to and accommodated my many requests. A lovely touch: a birthday card for the birthday girl (me). Did I say "Perfect Evening?" Heartfelt thanks to Justin, Kayla, and the team. Julia

    Great place for both a quiet and fun-filled dinner! Exterior has a country home vibe. Interior is…read morejust as inviting, with dark wood floors, flowered wallpaper and warm tone decor. Dining areas are in several room spaces, instead of 1 big cavernous hall. There is a bar room as well as a tavern in the basement. Outdoor lawn has plenty of tables and lush greenery, perfect for a good weather day picnic. Our group was in a bigger room and a few steps downstairs from the bar area. Waitstaff was professional and helpful. We first ordered drinks, then starters. We ordered entrées after drinks and starters arrived for good pacing. Several of us shared a Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon. It was smooth and fruity. We shared pimento cheese dip with veggies and bread triangles, bread basket, burrata and spiced cauliflower. All were excellent, Star was the burrata, so creamy and had pesto with it. My entree was a prosciutto sandwich with fig spread. The sandwich was on ciabatta bread. It held the sweet fig spread, savory prosciutto and soft Brie . Very filling and yummy, and came with crisp fries. Everyone loved their food. Some had dessert and coffee afterwards which was also top notch.

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    View in the basement - June 2025
    View in the basement - June 2025
    The upstairs bar area.
    The upstairs bar area.
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    Parley Room

    Parley Room

    4.4
    (50 reviews)
    26.8 mi

    We were here for the 4th of July cookout on the patio. It was Awesome! They had a really nice…read moresetup. This was a buffet which included desserts as well as a nice selection of food. Everything tasted great for the most part. Service was great as well. The outdoor buffet cookout was $20 tickets were purchased on eventbrite. They also had holiday drink specials at $2.49 which was a good deal. They also sold smoked oysters at $1.00 each & the server and bartender was very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed this event. We would like to go back and check out the other drinks on the menu as well as the food. Definitely bookmarked this spot for a return visit. There is a parking garage about three blocks away. We paid $12.00 for about three hours. Not bad at all.

    Modern, dark, speakeasy vibes on the inside with windows overlooking the Main Street, and a…read morespacious outdoor deck quite literally in the shadow of the gorgeous Maryland State House. All housed in the historic Capital Hotel, newly renovated in November of 2022. The atmosphere here is immaculate. It is a must see when enjoying the sights of Annapolis. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Thursday afternoon after touring the State House. We each ordered the Monkey Smoke (Penicillin), and she ordered a small plate with avocado and lump crabmeat, which we ordered just in time as the kitchen closed between 3 and 4. The standout of the day for me was the old fashioned, made with plum bitters. One of the best old fashioneds I've ever had. The servers were all very friendly and quick. We will definitely come back the next time we're in town, and definitely recommend this to others.

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    Parley Room
    Parley Room
    Fig Old Fashioned and The O.G. original gimlet.

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    Fig Old Fashioned and The O.G. original gimlet.
    Motorkat

    Motorkat

    4.4
    (122 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I am so happy that I got introduced to Motorkat!! In fact, I dined during their birthday week…read morecelebrations (year 3), which included special birthday items and deals! My group of 5 enjoyed a variety of their drinks and dishes, sharing 3 appetizers, enjoying 5 entrees, and indulging in two of their desserts. I started off with an alcoholic Mai Thai. Food wise, I had their grilled oysters, brussel Cesar, fried chicken curry dish, trifle dessert, and sorbet. As a non-seafood person, it was a big deal for me to try their oysters. I started slow with just their grilled oysters. They were drowning in garlic and butter, so it was hard not to like. The Brussel cesar was also a solid shareable. I appreciated that the salad did not come drenched in dressing. The curry friend chicken was phenomenal! The chicken fell of the bone so easily and was so crispy, moist, and overall outstanding. The curry and impossible rice paired perfectly with it. Finally, the desserts! I could have eaten two of the trifle dessert...it was smooth, creamy, and the perfect amount of sweet. It was everyone's favorite between the two. The sorbet was good, but I found the white chocolate a little weird/awkward since it was sitting around a bunch of cold sorbet...didn't melt or mesh well with the dish. It wasn't bad, but I'd try something else next time. Overall, I loved this place. The vibes, staff, and food were amazing. I can't wait to introduce more friends to this gem.

    Loved my experience at Motorkat. In town visiting from Los…read moreAngeles and wanted some yummy seafood and I came across this place and the oysters caught my attention. Ambiance was vibey and cozy. Our server John was awesome. We ordered the crab and shrimp ceviche, a sourdough/goat cheese/ricotta dish, salmon crudo, seafood stew, branzino, oysters and my drink was yummy too! also got butter noodles for the kiddo, the restaurant was child friendly. i believe my cocktail was called a heartache. Beautiful presentation of the food. Oysters and crudo were phenomenal and i truly enjoyed everything i ate! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the DMV.

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    Back patio
    Back patio
    Pear Apple Walnut Crisp
    Pear Apple Walnut Crisp
    Strawberry margitini

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    Strawberry margitini
    1123 by Chef Tobias

    1123 by Chef Tobias

    4.2
    (120 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    Came here when they first opened, wasn't wowed, but gave it the benefit of the doubt and returned…read morethis weekend. Unfortunately, highly disappointed. The menu has shrunk significantly and what's left doesn't justify the price point. $20 for deviled eggs? And nearly everything is paired with grits, which is interesting for a restaurant billing itself as African and Asian fusion. I brought a Nigerian friend along and we were both equally confused by that creative direction. Safe to say grits aren't exactly a staple. We were told about off-menu options tomahawk, ribeye (out of stock), and branzino. We went with the branzino and a potato hash that turned out to be exactly what it sounds like: cut up potatoes and what tasted like powdered eggs straight from a hotel breakfast buffet. The branzino needed salt, pepper AND hot sauce to get there, that's not a seasoning preference.. The ambience and decor remain the highlight genuinely a beautiful space. But a pretty room can only carry so much. I wanted to love this place. I really did. But I don't think a third visit is in the cards.

    We made birthday reservations for dinner back in March assuming that it would be hard to snag a…read moreresy based on the reservations wait time based on past reviews. So we were super surprised when we arrived to be only 1 of 4 tables seated in the entire restaurant our entire stay, I guess the thrill is gone. We even adhered to a dress code that was not even enforced. We were greeted by the host as soon as we walked in with a glass of champagne. Our server Aniyah was friendly, hospitable and busy, seemingly taking care of all 4 of the tables herself. For appetizers we began with the Wagyu Cheesesteak Fusion Rolls and the Sticky Ribs Suya which both were tender and tasty. For dinner, I ordered the Jerk-Braised Short Ribs with Curry Pea Risotto and my friend had the Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Fried Rice. My Ribs were good but it was absolutely nothing compared to that Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Fried Rice. It was hands down the best fried rice that I've ever had! It was spicy, the salmon was juicy and perfectly seasoned. It was delicious. While I get the reverence that Chef Tobias has for Guy Fieri and the food network, since we've watched him on there a billion times, that was all that was played consecutively on all of the TV's. It would have been nice to have something else playing in the background along with the music. Overall, dining there was nice, relaxed, a little pricey but good.

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    Bar and dining area
    Bar and dining area
    The Chesapeake
    The Chesapeake
    1123 Punch

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    Pisco y Nazca

    Pisco y Nazca

    4.3
    (137 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Came here for brunch and tried the prix fixe menu - fire. Came back for dinner on another occasion…read more The Causas were really good - fun to eat and tasty The chaufas (fried rices) are easy to eat a lot - salty and delicious. The empanadas were also tasty, but maybe not the most interesting of the foods we tried. The sauce was also the same as for the causas. The tuna tartare wonton tacos were also very good Overall lot of really tasty foods and visually appealing The kitchen is also so fast. Probably waited 5 minutes for everything to come out. Will definitely come back

    This month's cuisine adventure (prior to Chante Moore's show at Bethesda Theatre) was Peruvian at…read morePisco y Nazca in Bethesda, MD. And whew, DELISH! Every.single.bite. My top two? Definitely the grilled octopus and the Pink Coconut Breeze cocktail. The octopus -- along with its flavorful supporting cast was one of the best I've had. Perfectly grilled, tender, smoky, and beautifully paired with the sauces and sides. And that Pink Coconut Breeze? Flavorful with just the right kick. Bonus points for the strawberries marinating in the cocktail because yes, I absolutely used my fork to scoop them out of the glass. No shame. The ceviche sampler was fresh, bright, and flavorful. The Nikkei Sticky Ribs were deliciously sticky and savory. The scallop dish gave me chargrilled oyster vibes. And the pork belly bao buns? That crispy-yet-chewy pork belly skin was a whole moment. And beyond the food, the experience itself was wonderful. The service was attentive and seamless, and the decor was bright, lively, and festive. Oh and did I mention they offer Happy Hour on Sundays throughout the entire restaurant? Yeahhhh... that's a win. Thank you, Pisco y Nazca! I'll definitely be back, especially for the grilled octopus dish. But don't just take my word for it. Check them out and experience the deliciousness for yourself. Featured Dishes & Cocktails We Delighted In: CEVICHE SAMPLER tradicional, cremoso, callejero NIKKEI STICKY RIBS caramelized slow-braised pork ribs, Nikkei BBQ sauce, sesame seeds, scallions PLANCHA PULPO grilled octopus, choclo, causa, chimichurri, anticuchera sauce, ají amarillo sauce CONCHITAS A LA PARMESANA seared scallops, parmesan gratin, lime, garlic chips, grilled ciabatta PORK BELLY BAO BUNS crispy pork belly, red onion, cilantro, leche de tigre, chipotle mayo PINK COCONUT BREEZE 16 tequila, triple sec, lime juice, fresh strawberries Mmmm... #BonAppetit! Cheers! Enjoy!

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    Pisco y Nazca
    Pisco y Nazca
    Pisco y Nazca

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    Koma Cafe

    Koma Cafe

    4.3
    (67 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I recently went to Koma with a friend and had a lovely Sunday brunch. Koma is in a small strip of…read morestores adjacent to Washington Adventist University. When we arrived, there were a few spaces available in their small parking lot, so we had no trouble parking. The shop is charming. They sell a few select beers and wines so it was fun to peruse them as we waited on line to order. Their menu is on boards behind the counter and they also have paper menus, which is helpful to those of us who need glasses! The staff was super friendly and helpful since I hadn't been there before. A+ to them for offering their coffee/espresso drinks in decaf! I had a vanilla latte and it had a deep, rich flavor. One of the best I've had in the area. For food, my friend had the bagel and lox and it was huge! She had to take half home. I had the garlic Boursin eggs. It was a nice pile of delicately cooked eggs, but I wished there was more garlic Boursin flavor. Still really good. It came with salad greens in a light vinaigrette, sauteed mushrooms, and avocado. Very nice dish. They have a serve-yourself water station and, though they bring out your order to your table, you must go get your cutlery and napkins. They have a nice number of tables for a small place and we were lucky to snag one. Overall, a really nice experience and I plan to go back with my husband next time.

    Once again, five star meal at Koma - this time for breakfast. Can you beat this divinely presented…read moresmoked salmon platter? The brilliant jade of the avocado? I mean..... I also had the Green Machine smoothie, which surprised me with little bits of crystallized ginger, each one delivering a lovely pop of flavor. We sat outside at the picnic tables on a beautiful spring morning, and even though I rarely emerge for breakfast, I can't deny that it was worth the early excursion.

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    Ambiance
    Ambiance
    Koma Cafe
    Fruity Pebbles Smoothie

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    Fruity Pebbles Smoothie
    The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club

    3.8
    (477 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I've been here a few times & really love this place! It does get pretty busy but I've never had to…read morewait long for a table (for two). I love ordering the vegan hash (veggie hash w no egg) & the drinks are pretty good , but definitely over priced. The service is always great & I love supporting this business. Parking can be a little tricky on the weekends, but street parking is free on Sundays. Love the decor, I just wish the bathrooms were better kept. Mimosas -- 7/10 overpriced Cab Calloway -- 7/10 Seafood grits -- 9/10 has a little spice to it! Veggie Hash -- 10/10 super filling Veggie burger -- 8/10

    I really wanted to come here because the dining area was so beautiful in pictures online, but upon…read morearriving we found out there was an 1hr and 45min wait for inside. So we opted to sit outside because they said it was open and immediate seating. And we were on the last day of our vacation and planning to drive home after brunch. After getting sat outside, it took them 20mins to come outside to even speak to us. We immediately ordered since we had plenty of time to decide what we wanted. It then took an hour to get our food... ridiculous. Also, as we are sitting outside there were so many homeless people walking up and yelling at us so that was interesting. One even was coming up and asking people, including us, for money. So definitely do not sit outside if you don't want to deal with being yelled out by random people and forgotten by the wait staff. I would not recommend this place and won't be going back sadly.

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    Beautiful dining area
    Beautiful dining area
    Chicken Biscuit
    Chicken Biscuit
    Rhythm and Blues; Dreaming in Paradise

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    Manifest Bread

    Manifest Bread

    4.5
    (71 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Manifest Bread is a cute shop with a nice vibe. The customer service was great and I was greeted…read moreimmediately with a smile. The young lady at the counter was friendly and patient. I ordered a biscuit with jam, a chocolate chip pecan cookie, and donut for my daughter. I only went for a quick treat but they were placing out some fresh made sandwiches that looked good. The apple and cheddar sandwich sounds good so I'd come back to try it. I didn't see the coffee menu until after placing my order but they do offer espresso and lattes. The cookie was delicious and had a slight salty flavor that complemented it well. The biscuit was good too but tasted healthy. I would order it again. I would revisit Manifest Bread to try more of their menu items. The service was great, there was room to sit inside and there's a dedicated parking lot. I went during the week so I'm not sure if parking is as easily available on the weekends.

    I've purchased their baked goods at regional farmers' markets and wanted to see the brick & mortar…read morestore for myself. It's located in a convenient, small shopping center off of Route 1. Parking is challenging at peak times. The selection of baked goods is varied and fresh. The line to buy items can get long. There's a decent-sized space to "eat-in", should you want. The sweet potato/chili/pistachio bialy is quite a creation, really like it, zings big time. I've never seen that flavor combo in a bialy before and hope they keep making it. The gingerbread with meyer lemon glaze has a very deep ginger flavor that's quite memorable. Not as keen about the breads. The community sandwich loaf is too plain for me and the sourdough breads are tame.

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    Manifest Bread
    Fig and goat cheese sandwich on seeded baguette. Wonderful chew on that baguette
    Fig and goat cheese sandwich on seeded baguette. Wonderful chew on that baguette
    Manifest Bread

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