This is my first time trying Burmese food and it has already become one of my fave cuisines! The…read morestaff are friendly,helpful and kind. I ordered the green tea salad. It was crunchy, refreshing and earthy. 8/10 The lady recommended P07 which is the pork belly with pickled mango curry. I wish I would've chosen high spicy instead of medium spicy. But oh my goose knees was it DELIGHTFUL. They literally had me dancing in my seat, it was so good!! 100000/10! I'm going back tomorrow.

A family Burmese restaurant in downtown Silver Spring. It's been there for years, and loved by…read morelocals. We ordered its signature Green Tea Leaf Salad and pork belly in an onion curry. Both were good with mild flavors. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was like a home. It looked kind of old and outdated and I think the restaurant needs an upgrade. I was worried about parking in downtown area but pleasantly surprised to find a public parking lot by the restaurant. That's really cool!

Overall: small spot inside of Lotte, okay food, high prices for the quality…read more The hours on Yelp for this did not match our experience. We tried to go at 9 and 10 on weekends but they were closed. This weekend we got there at 11 on Sunday and they seemed to be just opening. I've been stoked to try this place because I love Burmese food, but it didn't hit for us. Our donuts were soggy. They tasted underdone. The green curry was watery, but spicy. It was a big portion, but almost no chicken. I was most excited for the tea leaf salad, but I think there must have been something that got lost in translation because what we got was most definitely not a tea leaf salad. I was so sad when I opened the take out in the car. It was also slow. We ordered, grocery shopped, and when we came back it still wasn't ready yet.

Summary: had high hopes based on the other recommendations and reviews, but actual experience…read moredisappointingly didn't live up to my expectations. If there was a 3.5 star option, I feel like that would be the most accurate representation here. The place itself is located on the wall of the Lotte in Catonsville and it looks like a small family-run establishment. Service was kind, but admittedly a bit of a language barrier which may have affected some of the ordering process. In total, we ordered the tea leaf salad, a curry dish, seafood noodles, and the asian doughnuts. While I was hoping for fresh, vibrant dishes, my expectations fell a bit short where some of the proteins felt a bit tough and other ingredients felt a bit soggy. The flavor profile was good (one of those places where spicy means spicy), but it did lean a bit on the seafoody/fishy side. I still think it warrants checking out because it's not often that there's Burmese cuisine available.

Came here for date night after hearing so much about this restaurant and it didn't disappoint!…read moreLaotian food is always a hit. We had major indecision because there's SO many things on the menu we wanted to try but ended up getting: Naem khao: 4/5 probably better with the sour pork, but loved how fresh this was. It was a large portion too, so we got kind of full from finishing it before our mains even arrived. Shrimp pad see ew: 5/5 the best pad see ew I've had in the DMV. So much wok fire flavor. You can really taste the caramelization. And the large shrimp were velveted which was made it extra satisfying to eat. Also a good shareable portion size! Muu Som: 4/5 this was super rich and heavy. Would get this again only to share with a larger group. Loved that it came with sticky rice. Mango sticky rice: 4/5 delicious but in my opinion didn't need the ice cream on top (my boyfriend thinks otherwise though). Very large portion as well. The cocktails were a little pricy ($15) for what they were but I did love the tamarind margarita. Just wish it was a larger drink or a smaller price tag. Service was very attentive!

This Laotian spot is a big hit in Columbia Heights. We live minutes away from this spot. I like…read morethat we have a higher end restaurant with such accolades. It has a unique menu, not like you'd typically find. The ambiance is classy and located in a nicer mixed use living facility. Overall, I haven't really found a dish that speaks to me. I've gone here at least a dozen times. I do love the ambiance and service but maybe Laotian is just not my flavor. Regardless, it's nice to have the spot in the hood.

This restaurant is my happy place. Zen ambiance, If I were ever in a coma, or stuck in some kind of…read morevoid or dream dimension where someone--or my own consciousness--was trying to reach me, and they had to manifest a setting for us to talk in, it would be this restaurant. Staff is so lovely and kind and personal, I dearly miss them when ordering my food To-Go. Order the Burmese Sautéed Noodles- Egg Noodle w/ Chicken, Spicy Level 4.

Love this place! The food came out very hot (a good thing). We had salmon and avocado sushi,…read morecrunchy shrimp with a sweet sauce, Thai pork gad stir fry, chicken and potatoes curry soup, crispy duck, coconut soup with green, red, and orange bell peppers (spicy), for dessert we had fried bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and two small balls of tapioca and coconut milk. The service is fantastic, you must wait for nice hot food. The ambiance was fine too, nice and quiet. The host and staff are very gracious. We'll definitely be back.

Had a great time at Laos in Town. The food was awesome and full of flavor. Pak was my server and…read moredid a great job, super friendly and made the whole experience even better.

Beautiful outdoor seating area, great food and cocktails, reasonably priced! I've never had Laotian…read morefood before but already knew I would love it because nothing Southeast Asian taste bad. Whatever you do, get the rock fish dish. The presentation was as good as the taste. Our two appetizers (grilled pork shoulder and mieng mhong) were also phenomenal. The soft crab dish was a no for me. BUT everything else was so good that I didn't even care.

One of a kind in DC metro. Where else can you find…read moreIndonesian food in DMV? The food was absolutely delicious. We got Nasi Kuning, Beef Skewers, an Indonesian fried rice, and a soup dish close to Laksa. I forgot the names of these dishes. The service is unmatched. It felt like family. Very few restaurants give that vibe. If you're looking for something new, 100% try this place.

My friend sent over four restaurant ideas and I was immediately intrigued by Artha Rini Indonesian…read moresince we really don't have a wide variety of Indonesian cuisine in the DMV. The restaurant is small and humble, more similar to a cafe style than full service. There was a server taking our order and bringing the food to us, but we grabbed our own waters and paid at the counter. RICE PLATTER (3 ITEMS) - 15.75 + rendang, grilled chicken, sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut Not a whole lot of "items" but an overwhelming amount of rice. The beef rendang was a bit oily, but flavorful and tender. The grilled chicken was incredibly dry and unappetizing. I loved the sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut, which was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Overall, disappointed with the lack of protein. In this economy, the pricing was relative affordable with most entrees under $20. My friend got the NASI KUNING, which was only a few bucks more than my rice platter, but it had a lot more food and variety. The turmeric rice was fragrant, like a spiced jasmine-flavored rice. The rice chips she didn't want (that I helped eat) were great.

Cha Street Food is a restaurant inside the Tyson's Corner Mall. There's free parking in the garage…read morenearby. The ambiance inside the restaurant is eclectic and aesthetic. You can tell that the owners truly care about the quality of branding and presentation. I've been here before and had a positive experience both times. The food is great, the masala fries and falooda are must try's. The fries are crispy and seasoned well and the falooda is sweet, rose-y/pistachio-y, and balanced well with textures. This time we also tried the chaat papri bowl (small). The chick peas were seasoned well with the sauces and paired well with the crispy chaat. I just wasn't a fan of the tomatoes. Overall, everything was reasonably priced for the quality and portions. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a Indian street snack or dessert.

The Lacha Paratha Burger and the Tawa Chicken are great additions to the already delicious menu…read more However, just keep doing what you guys found the niche for Pakistani street food ~ but don't over expand the menu into something that isn't. Like the introduction of so many rice bowls is probably not part of the same food niche.

Elephant Jumps is the best lunch value in the burbs…read more Come before 3pm and for between $12-14, get your choice of their most popular entrees, with a salad and crispy starter (such as spring roll or shrimp toast). There are chicken, shrimp, beef, vegetarian, curry, rice, and noodle options -- something for everybody. Seriously that's the price of a quick serve meal these days, but it's a lovely dining room with table service and fresh, beautiful food. Great place for business or networking meetings!

Good but a tiny bit overrated. The mu ping was very tasty but the accompanying sauce was not as…read moregood as the one at Padaek with the same dish. The Chinese broccoli was decent. The rice with our chicken didn't taste great but the chicken and sauces were very good. The restaurant is cozy inside and it's a relaxing space. I appreciate that.