Astoria continues to be one of my favorite spots in DC. While the service can occasionally be a bit…read morespotty, the food and overall vibe are exceptional. Every dish I've tried has been mouthwatering, consistently flavorful and generously portioned. Some of my current favorites are the dan dan noodles and the garlic eggplant, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If I could, I'd eat here once a week.

Recommend the walnut shrimp, it's coated and sweet. Beef…read morenoodles were a little too al dente 7.5/10 Chili Wontons were good, not spicy but covered well in sauce.

I tried this spot during AwesomeCon in DC and deeply enjoyed the food! The service is wonderful…read morewhether you're in a group or by yourself. The ramen here is absolutely awesome. I highly recommend here if you're looking to enjoy great Asian cuisine!

We dropped by after my wife was in the mood for ramen. I am glad we did. We arrived at 6:00 pm…read moreon a Tuesday before it got crowded. Most of the tables were taken but we were seated right away. We ordered the Edamame and House Smashed Cucumber. The Cucumber had the right amount of tanginess. The Cheng Du Spicy Wonton stood out. The spicy sauce that they came in was an excellent accompaniment. We finished off with the Reren Signature Ramen. It really hit the spot. The ambience is very casual. We were tourists but it seemed a lot of locals were eating there too. We would definitely come again.

I was looking for lunch before I went to meet some friends for a bar crawl. I decided to check out…read moreSoupy Dumpling on 14th St NW! I came in and I like that they separate takeout orders and dine-in (if you do the former you go to the register if the latter you pick an open table and scan the QR code and pay when you're done). I ordered the Chicken Soup and Crabmeat and Pork Soup Dumplings. Both were incredible! Full of soup and I used the chili oil provided at the table for some spice! Combined both cost me about $29. Great spot would come again!

Stopped by for dinner and had a good time overall. Seat yourself at an open table and place your…read moreorder using the QR code. Our order was brought out faster than I expected, with our mains coming up before the apps. Although not as spicy as I was hoping for, the spicy mapo tofu with noodles was really good. Of course I had to add ground pork for a few dollars more! To drink I had the strawberry fruit tea (50% sugar), which was good and refreshing. I also tried the pan fried dumplings and spicy wontons in chili oil. Both were just okay. I'll be back when I'm in the area to try out additional items.

Mecha is by far my new favorite ramen spot! I can't believe I haven't done a review already…read more First things first, you have to get the edamame. This is the most uniquely prepared edamame I've ever had. It's packed with herbs and spices and so flavorful that you won't go back to regular edamame after trying it here. I've ordered quite a few items off the menu, and I've been equally satisfied every time. I've had the Pho Ga and the Shoyu Paitan...both were so delicious. They come with extras so you can customize your bowl with hoisin, chili flakes, and more, which I love. One time I went with a friend who's pescatarian, and we ordered the Cha Ca La Bong (catfish). It was incredibly flavorful and filling. It's served cold, a delicious sauce. But don't let this cold dish fool you ...it does not disappoint. We also ordered the General Tso shrimp, and I got the sweet-and-sour spareribs. Everything was delicious. As for drinks, I don't quite remember which frozen one I ordered, but it didn't give much of a buzz. The regular alcoholic drinks, though? They definitely got the job done. Every time I've gone, the service has been excellent. Everyone is welcoming, smiling, and genuinely seems proud to serve you. I also appreciate that if you don't finish your ramen, they box it up thoughtfully, packing the broth and noodles separately so it stays fresh. Highly recommend!

Mecha Noodle Bar was pretty good. I visited on a Thursday at 6 PM and it was about 1/3 full…read more The place is very casual. Many of the tables have benches on one side and small stool on the other; it's fine, but not the most comfy. Tables are also loaded with the basic chopsticks, napkins, menus, and condiments you need. We tried the Kale Salad, Red Oil Dumplings, Firecracker Wings, Spicy Miso 2.0 ramen, and Tonkotsu 3.0 ramen. The kale salad was fine but a little lame. The wings weren't "firecracker" -- not spicy at all -- but had a very nice dry rub and smoky flavor (very similar to the wings at Succotash). The dumplings were enormous and pretty good, but I wish the sauce stuck to the dumplings better. Ramen was also good; I preferred the Spicy Miso over the Tonkotsu. Service was a little too basic. We had to flag down a waiter to get water, water wasn't refilled, the check and pay pad weren't picked up quickly, and I got the wrong ramen order.

One of the better beef noodle soups I had in awhile! The soup is super flavorful and savory. The…read morebeef is tender and I love the texture of the thick cut noodles. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I am not a huge noodle soup fan but I absolutely loved this dish and ended finishing the whole bowl! I highly recommend trying the beef soup with thick cut noodles!

"Ok Chinese" Came…read morehere on a Sunday lunch to catch a quick bite before the museums. Not a sit down place, but a hit the kiosk and punch in your order. I would not call this dim sum, as listed on Yelp, but a standard soup and air fry noodle place with some added dumpling offerings and lots of teas including boba. What's to Cheer - Fresh noodles - Decent soup dumplings - reasonably priced except the tea - Good portion sizes What's to jeer - Tea is way over priced - Food is good but not great. Nothing too special - I hate ordering from kiosks instead of a human

If I ever want Thai takeout but want to step away from my usuals, I'm ordering from the Noodle…read moreLady! The flavors are insanely delicious and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ordered and tried. My favorites are the Baa Mee, fried wontons, and the Boat Noodle soup. I don't think you can find these dishes elsewhere in the city and they're always well seasoned and full of flavor. If you don't know what to get, I suggest trying something with fried chicken. I don't know how they do it but it's perfectly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle. The location is a ghost kitchen but they've added some tables outside for folks to sit at too. Otherwise, they're available on delivery apps or you can grab it yourself - look out for the Ivy City Food Works sign!

Amazing Amazing!!! Authentic flavors... Warm belly and soul…read more Boat noodles and all of the dishes are delicious. Thank you for sharing your food with all of us.

I love this place, especially for the AYCE brunch. It is a great way to have a taste of everything…read moredue to the small serving proportion of each order. However it is a little disappointing that none of the steamed soup dumplings are on the AYCE menu. This place is ever well decorated in a pretty modern way. The service is good. We paid $41.02 per person after tax, excluding tips.

Came here for brunch, but I have also ordered DoorDash here a few times. It's a great spot but…read morequality of food varies depending on what you get. Let's start with the DD, I usually get the soup dumplings I love the Chicken Soup ones especially but the Pork and Spicy Pork rule too. It's a shame that those are the only soup dumpling flavors though. I also tried the sliced marinated steak yesterday and was disappointed. It was way too thin and way too chewy. Felt annoyed as I spent $12 on it. My friend ordered the veggie dumplings and she said they're ok but lacked seasoning and after I gave them a try, I was inclined to agree. Now let's discuss brunch. The menu is pictured below and $1 mimosas or add $5 onto your AYCE brunch for unlimited non-alcoholic drinks. Not a bad deal. The AYCE menu was five I was a bit underwhelmed especially since most of what I ordered with the exception of the Bao and the braised pork over rice were great. Everything else lacked seasoning. Also a major downside that the soup dumplings aren't an option. The interior is lovelely. If you have a big party with you they'll sit you in this nice and spacious booth in the back its intimate and private and allows your group to really engage in conversation. Service was good though we ran into an issue at least 3 times to my count where they kept bringing stuff we never ordered.

There's definitely a reason why Da Hong Pao Restaurant is always booked and busy…read more The food was absolutely amazing--you can really tell it's authentic Chinese cuisine. They were also able to accommodate a group of about 18 of my family members and me, which was a huge plus! The service was excellent as well; the staff consistently checked in to make sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend!

I came in for the dim sum. The place was empty which is rare. I sat at the bar and was greeted…read moreimmediately but I wasn't given instructions on how to order the dim sum and as a first timer, I was kind of stuck. The staff answered my questions quickly and took my order. I had the Chinese broccoli, soup dumpling and salt and pepper squid. The Chinese Broccoli wasn't good at all. Very bland and I didn't really like the oyster sauce. The soup dumplings were good. Not anything to write home about, but I'd order them again. The squid was really flavorful and it was a good portion. I also had a giant pot of oolong tea which was delicious. They take Apple Pay as well and for less than $40 it wasn't a bad lunch. I'll be back to give it another shot for dinner.

The ramen is always delicious, quite possibly the best in the city. There is usually a line but it…read moremoves pretty quickly and is worth the wait.

Food is always good. One of the few ramen places that I can actually finish my bowl. Favorite ramen…read morein the menu is the Shio, but I gave Mugi-miso a try, and it was really good. Not strong miso flavor that hurts your throat, but still has that umami flavor. Place can get packed especially at dinner. But quick turnaround. Can be a group or solo.

I have to admit. Coming to this take out kitchen is a complete nightmare. As others noted, be…read moreprepared for chaos with delivery drivers who are clearly paid by their time and will take you out if need be! I ended up parking at the 7-Eleven and walked over since the parking situation at this takeout joint is insane. You will certainly take your life in your own hands just walking through the lot. I'd recommend ordering ahead. I ended up just ordering from the touch screen inside and it said my meal would be ready in 4-10 minutes maximum. It ended up being closer to 30 minutes. But it was at least entertaining watching the crazy and the kitchen workers yell at the delivery drivers. There is certainly a reality show potential here. I ended up getting the pulled noodles with lamb and the lamb dumplings. You can customize the order to do "less spicy" which is noticeably different from the regular spice option. Of the dishes, the pulled noodles were fantastic! The dumplings were not really at all to my taste. Finally, the establishment doesn't provide utensils. I found that a little wild as I was hungry and ready to eat right then.

The Anthony Bourdain-approved New York noodle institution has a ghost kitchen outpost in…read moreAlexandria, and it's the real deal. Went straight for the spicy cumin lamb with hand-ripped noodles. Tender lamb, that signature cumin-chili heat, noodles with the perfect chew and pull. Quality is identical to New York -- and somehow $1.50 cheaper. Pickup is surprisingly seamless: park in the alley behind two convenience stores (tight but manageable), then tap a link in your text confirmation to pop open a designated locker with your order inside. No counter, no waiting around. Bonus: about four other ghost kitchen restaurants share the space, so you can mix and match cuisines in one order.