I am still on the quest to find the best Thai food in the DMV…read more... I will say Urban Thai is probably better than most Thai places I've been, but that's not saying much. Its price point is also not that different from other places. I got the order to go as I did not want to sit down, so the food came out pretty fast (~10 min). Indoors though, it seemed like a great place to sit down with friends. Overall, I'm not rushing to come back, but completely not out of the running for the best Thai spot in the area.

The chicken drunken noodles were tasty, but I wasn't a fan of the sausage...or the price!…read more It's a small, tastefully decorated spot next to the sex club, with friendly people and good service. Like many restaurants these days, though, the prices feel a bit high for what you get. At $18 before tip, it's hard to justify. I'd probably come back if I were in the neighborhood and craving Thai food, but overall it's pretty generic and nothing particularly memorable.

I've tried several Thai Places in Arlington, but Thai Treasure in Ballston is easily the best Thai…read morespot in the city! I always go with the Chicken Pad Thai. The chicken is well seasoned, the portions are MASSIVE for the price. I have yet to be able to finish my entire order in one sitting -- I always end up having leftovers!!

I have been going for the last 5 years and have yet to have been disappointed. For takeout or dine…read morein, it's consistently delicious! The staff is very friendly, the vibes are great with good music and fun rotating decorations. I tend to get the pad see eww but whenever I explore new items like Panang curry or pad Thai it's always tasty. I highly recommend Thai Treasure for dinner with friends, a date night, or takeout to be enjoyed at home.

Great little bar I like the high tables by the window, iiit's not that big inside but the space was…read moreutilized quite well, they also have plenty of outdoor seating. Great location steps away from Crystal City metro. I ordered the Popiah de Canrad(duck spring rolls), I love duck you know I had to try them! They were soo ducking good! I had two round, the walnut Shrimp was great as well breading was light and flavorful. For the entree I had the Char Siu Chicken Rice wasn't a fan of the soggy skin but, it was delicious and the sweet soy and ginger chimichurri was a nice touch. Oh and try the citrus paradis it was a very refreshing.

Came here for our anniversary and I can safely say it did not disappoint!…read more Initially, it seemed empty as we approached the entrance and saw there were only people at the bar, so we had concerns about the food -- however the National Landing location seemed to be new and the area around it seemed to be undergoing construction or openings! Food was amazing! Our favorite was the gyozas (not your typical ones) but these had inspirations from French Onion Soup. The garlic noodles and the luo rou fan were also spectacular, rich in flavor, and just mouth watering :) The service was excellent and extremely accommodating! 10/10 recommend!

Great service, better food, and cool interior. I don't usually leave reviews but this place is greatread more

Ryu Izakaya is literally the bomb. I have been 2 to 3 times in the past two months, and it has…read morequickly become one of my go-to spots. I usually go for their happy hour, which I love so much. Not only is the food great, but the interior is so cute and the ambiance is amazing. It has that cozy, intimate vibe with really fun decor, and they also have a larger dining area if you are going with a group. I have gone on weekday evenings for happy hour, and it has never been too crowded, which makes the experience even better. This place honestly feels like a hidden gem that I want to gatekeep but cannot. I always order the crunchy spicy salmon roll, smoked salmon nigiri, salmon nigiri, and tamago nigiri, and they never miss. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and well made. I have also brought friends here who are picky sushi eaters, and they all loved it, which says a lot. Definitely a spot I will keep coming back to and recommending. If you are looking for good sushi, great vibes, and a solid happy hour, this is the place.

Got takeaway Crying Tiger. It was excellent. High quality beef, delicious flavors, and very fairly…read morepriced. I would come back and recommend! Thank you for a good dinner.

Their calamari consist of rings (a bit chewy in a bad way). I prefer the arms of the squid…read more(tentacles). The flour coating (fried) came off as I tried to eat the rings. Their tom yum seafood soup is good though, as was their yuzu mocktail. The mango mocktail is a bit on the sweet side. It's the Pride Month and the whole place is decked out with rainbow flags including on the tables. They also added many national flags on the ceiling, presumably for the World Cup. Very joyful! They offer two specials (see my photo of the menu). The duck red curry is great, comes with tempura green beans and thin, scallion pancake (crispy!). Menu says roti flatbread, but in reality it is East Asian style scallion pancakes which I don't mind; in fact I love it. The ladies' room is spacious and clean by the way. They have separate men's and women's restrooms.

Found this spot randomly after a networking event when craving some sushi. In a somewhat secluded…read morearea but easy enough to find, and it was pretty empty when we went. Sat at the bar/counter and had prompt service, and was able to watch them prep our sushi. We ordered the miso soup, and 3 rolls between two of us and they were surprisingly good. Restaurant was clean and cute!

This place was so good! I had the veggie roll and added cream cheese (sorry) and eel sauce which I…read morewould definitely recommend. I also tried the tamago nigiri which was even better than I thought it would be. We also got free miso soup. The staff was nice and accommodating to dietary needs. The restaurant itself was comfortable and we easily got a seat!

When I'm craving pho, Saigon Saigon usually hits the spot. I typically order the large dac biet…read more The portion is generous with plenty of meat, though at times the meat can be slightly overcooked, and I wish there were more raw cuts added at the start so they cook properly in the broth. That said, the broth flavor is excellent and stands on its own without needing sriracha or house sauce. The noodles are great, and the vegetables are always fresh and good quality. Consistency is a strong point here, both with the food and the service. The staff is friendly, quick, and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and the full bar is a plus. The summer rolls are tasty, though a bit on the smaller side.

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Lots of people at the bar but not many diners around 8…read morePM. Was going to try their Japanese Ramen, but it didn't really hit the mark for traditional Japanese Ramen compared to the Ramen shops. Does it hit the spot? Sure because it's tasty but the noodles, the broth, the ingredients when compared to authentic Japanese is not quite there. Also tried the spicy beef pho. It really wasn't that spicy a lot more water down probably for more Americanized taste. I personally enjoyed it because I was actually afraid it would be super spicy, but it was more that it wasn't very aromatic. That was the missing piece for me.

I love a good sushi spot and Akeno is the best! I dined I'm on a busy Thursday night and everything…read morewas great! Service was fast, food was fresh, ambiance is nice and employees were friendly. Special shout out to GIGI, I had her a few times she's lovely. Wish you guys the best with business!

I've frequented another location and have always enjoyed their food, so when I saw they had a…read morelocation in Old Town, I knew I had to check it out! Let's start with the service--it was amazing! We were seated immediately, and our server even shared the differences between each location, which I thought was pretty cool. This location has more of an upscale feel, with beautiful décor throughout. The bathroom was also beautifully clean, which is always a plus! One thing that really stood out to me was the bar area, along with the variety of seating options available to accommodate different types of guests. Our server was very attentive throughout our visit and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the Akeno Fried, which is our usual order, and it was delicious as always! We also ordered three crunchy spicy sushi rolls, and everything was so fresh. I even ordered the mango sticky rice to go, and it was a hit! I'm super happy to have this location just 25 minutes from my house. I'll definitely be back!