visited today and had a good time! The service was friendly and I really loved the interior, it was…read moremodern and clean! The food was good too, especially their shrimp and chicken dishes! They had this lemon shrimp dish that was FIRE as well as their lo mein. Their lychee ade drink was like amazing, would come back here again for sure!

I really like this place!…read more Have you ever been to this all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant? To be honest, I think the jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) is even better than the jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup). You can enjoy the all-you-can-eat option, or you can simply order individual dishes if you prefer. They also have plenty of spacious tables, so it's a great place to come with friends or family. Definitely give it a try!

Maru Ramen & Korean Cuisine was really good, and I'd definitely recommend it (at least for boxes,…read moreidk about the ramen) I got the spicy pork lunch special, and the portion was great. It was around $18.50. you get a lot for the price. The pork was really well marinated, had a lot of flavor, and they were not stingy with the amount. It also felt somewhat healthy since it came with a nice variety of sides. The meal came with three banchan: bean sprouts, kimchi, and cucumbers. They were all good and nicely pickled. There was also a small miso soup, which was a nice touch. The sides made the meal feel like a great deal. You get rice, and the purple rice upgrade was free. The salad was good too. it was not the ginger-style dressing. The tempura came with four pieces, and it was actually crispy panko instead of just being soft batter, which is always a good sign. The sushi was good as well, and the California roll came with three pieces. The vibe was also really welcoming. It was still busy on a Sunday around 1:30, which makes it seem like people really like this place. I also liked that they had self-pour water, which is always nice for a casual spot. Overall, this was a great meal. The portions were big, the food had a lot of flavor, and the value was really good. I totally recommend Maru Ramen & Korean Cuisine.

Last week we went with friends for an early Friday evening dinner at Maru in Vienna. Maru has been…read moreone of favorite DMV restauarants. However, there was a sign on their day saying they were now only open for lunch. Of course, we were disappointed, but were quickly able to figure out that there was another Maru location in the Pan Am shopping center. I was familiar with Pan Am because I buy art supplies at the Plaza store there. So, we headed over to the Pan Am Maru. A friendly staffer promptly seated us. About half the tables were occupied. We asked out server what was going on with the Vienna Maru and she told us they were gradually shutting it down completely. However, the Pan Am Maru is not fully functional yet. They have a sushi counter but it won't open until next year. I also don't know if the current Pan Am Maru menu is the one they are going with going forward. But I do note it is smaller than the one at the Vienna Maru, noting in particular that the lunch options, such as the bento boxes, are not on the Pan Am Maru menu. If they have done away with the bento boxes, I'm not that interested in returning. Service at the Pan Am Maru was very good. The ambience is comfortable. We ordered Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Japchae, and the Katsu special. When they say the pork and chicken bulgogi are spicy, Mary is not fooling around. These dishes are hot spicy! Overall, each of our dishes were well-prepared and tasty. I also ordered the beef bulgogi steamed buns and they were excellent .

Our favorite west coast noodles have landed in Nova!…read more My first time at Mian was at their Vegas location and I absolutely loved it. We ordered the golden wonton soup for my daughter, the soup dumplings, the chili oil wontons, the Sichuan beef noodle soup, and the pork dumplings in chili oil. Everything was soooo good. My favorites were the pork dumplings in chili oil, the Sichuan beef noodle soup, and the golden soup with wonton. The pork dumplings are soooo flavorful--they're a little on the sweeter side like they are at the other locations, but the garlic aroma is sooo good. The Sichuan beef noodle soup has such tender beef, the noodles are an amazing texture, and the soup is super fragrant. And the golden soup I ordered for my daughter had such a fragrant chicken flavor with a hint of ginger. I'm so glad Mian has decided to open in the area and I will definitely be back.

Noodles are one of those very comforting dishes that can also be really…read moreexciting because they are prepared in many different ways and in many different cuisines.  Today we ventured out for Sichuan noodles at Mian.  The space is a little spare in decoration but it is nice, bright and clean and there is plenty of seating.  The staff was very welcoming.  There is a system for ordering take out through a kiosk in the entryway and the tableside ordering is also more on the tech side with a QR code access to the menu and ordering.  The app is very helpful at keeping you posted on the status of your order.  We were hoping for a nice pot of hot tea but only bottled/canned iced tea was available.  We opted for two different kinds and both were good.  We ordered a variety of small dishes to share including the scallion pancake, chili oil wontons, sesame balls, spicy fries and the larger chengdu zahiang noodles.  Everything was very good and we would order them again with the exception of the fries.  They were fine but nothing special so I think we would try something else in its place next time we go. Mian is a very convenient place for an easy meal.  There is plenty of parking in the huge lot out front.

When I visited, we were trying to find a nice Korean restaurant that isn't your typical KBBQ. This…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. We got an assortment of items to try out. We ordered kimbap, rose tteok-bokki and some Korean Fried Chicken. All of the items that we ordered were great and satisfying. We also ordered their cold noodles and it was pretty big portions. I would say that eating here in person is probably better than doing take out. I think the take out amount is a bit smaller. So yes, I've eaten this twice and both times I enjoyed it. It's not too heavy but they also have dishes that are on the heavier side. Service wise, they were very friendly and it's a mom and pop shop. It's limited seating and when we visited they had a lot of take out. I can see myself coming back here.

We heard good things about this casual Korean spot that serves classic Korean comfort food. The…read morerice cakes were perfectly chewy and were loaded with cheese making a spicy and rich sauce. The Kimbap was really good and absolutely massive and when dipped with the ra-bokki sauce made the prefect bite. The ramen was decent but is basically your typical instant ramen that they spruce up a bit. Nice small mom and pop shop serving good comfort food. Entrees: Combination Kimbap, Rice Cake Ramyeon and Cheese Ra-Bokki

great vibe nice service the food was great and dim sum…read morewas great too will come back visit soon

Punchline: If you like mushy dim sum and servers who complain about customers (you) within earshot,…read morethis may be the place for you. Han Palace has one of the largest all-day dim sum menus in Northern Virginia, so it has been my go-to dim sum restaurant for about six years. Unfortunately, today's experience ended that relationship. When me and my family arrived in the evening and were seated immediately. Within a minute, our server asked if we were ready to order. When I said we needed a little more time, she visibly appeared annoyed. After quickly deciding as a family, I placed our order. Because I studied Chinese as a second language, I sometimes order dishes in Chinese. In my experience, servers either appreciate the effort or simply take the order without issue. This time was very different. The server seemed irritated that I was ordering in Chinese. I switched to ordering by the menu item numbers while pointing directly at the dishes because I thought there might be a misunderstanding. Surprisingly, she insisted that I order using the dish names instead. Had the experience ended there, I would have chalked it up to an awkward miscommunication. Unfortunately, it got worse. Less than 30 seconds after taking our order, two dishes arrived. The speed made me wonder whether the food had already been sitting out. The steamed pork buns were so dry that one had cracked open, and the shrimp dumplings were mushy and stuck firmly to the paper liner. I was later surprised to see another reviewer describe a similar experience several months ago. After dropping off the food, the server walked over to a colleague and began speaking in Chinese. They repeatedly looked directly at me while discussing my attempt to order in Chinese. Since I understand the language, it was clear that she was complaining about me. This happened several times while the restaurant was relatively empty. Each time, she returned to the same spot to continue the conversation, with her colleague looking directly at me. After the third time, I asked for the check because I wanted to leave. Paying premium prices for disappointing food is one thing; having the staff openly criticize you while you're dining is another. As we were leaving, I heard the server mutter, "What's his problem?" I will not be returning. I understand that everyone has a bad day, but the combination of poor food quality and unprofessional service made this one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in years. I hope this review helps others make an informed decision before dining here.

Stopped by during their soft opening and had a great first impression. The service was warm,…read moreattentive, and made the experience even better. We ordered the shrimp fried rice and the fish slices rice noodles. The fried rice had a wonderful wok hei and was loaded with toppings--something that's becoming harder to find at many Chinese restaurants these days. The fish slices rice noodles were authentic, tangy, and incredibly flavorful, with fresh ingredients, generous toppings, and plenty of tender fish slices in every bite. I'm so excited to finally see this popular chain make its way to the U.S. This visit definitely lived up to the hype, and I can't wait to come back and try their xiao long bao!

The service was good by Ricky. The Resturant is nice and clean…read more The beef brisket soup I got was good and a good making but the broth on the lighter side for my liking but it was nice and soothing and the noodle was nicely cooked

We visited Yu Noodles for early dinner several weeks ago since we were craving for some dumplings…read more The place wasn't that busy but maybe because we went during a weeknight. For appetizer, we shared Cucumber with Garlic Sauce which was so refreshing and delicious. For noodles, we ordered Flounder Noodle Soup and Beef Noodles Soup. I'm glad that they were able to make my noodle soup not spicy. For dumplings, we ordered Chicken and Beef Xiao Long Bao and Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumplings or Hakao. The dumplings were amazing and very filling! The ambiance is very casual but nothing like your usual Chinese restaurant. It is modern and quite spacious. The service is good and I have no complaints. Would definitely love to come back.

BLUF: Service was good - helpful, friendly, kind, welcoming. Food was also good and a decent value…read more A little pricey but seemed fresh, hot. Venue was pleasant for a quick bite to eat with a few friends when it's not crowded. Dumplings and noodle dishes were tasty and perfect to satisfy a noodle craving. Noodles a little gummy but flavors were bright and savory. Perfect for a quick, light meal. Service was simply how it should be. Available. Accessible. Helpful. Polite. Kind. Well-versed on the menu. Worth the drive? Yes, it's easy to park and to run in for takeout or dine-in. The food is tasty, especially if you're a noodle fan. Not a huge variety of menu items but they do well with what they have. Portions are not bad given the shrinkflation induced by this horrible economy. Two orders of dumplings, order of noodles, small appetizer, pot of tea were enough to fill three adult bellies.

Placed an order in person using their slip (checking off the ingredients I wanted). We went for a…read moredry pot takeout. However, they totally forgot the fish balls. Yet I already paid for it. Even worse, we only discovered this upon returning home and opening the box. Dishonest. Careless. Do not come here. I rarely give 1 star. Lai Lai Malatang is a new low.

I fell in love with dry pot a few years ago during a trip to NYC and I was so happy to find Lai Lai…read morelocally inside 99 Ranch Market in the food court area. It's essentially hot pot without the soup. At $17.99 per pound, you can essentially create your own bowl with the items listed on the ordering form. There's also an option for pork or shrimp dumplings as an appetizer (and honestly so great to dip in the mala sauce!) as well as sides of rice or noodles. The spice level ranges from mild, medium, spicy, and extra spicy. It's flavorful and just the right amount of kick to it. The wait time was reasonable and the service was friendly. Since it's located in a food court with other restaurants, there may be limited seating depending on the time that you visit.