We popped in on a Saturday evening, a little before 6 to find the place a little busy. Love the…read moreparking behind the restaurant but big truck owners might not like the alley entrance and exit so much. They seemed a little short-handed when we arrived with one waitress covering about 7 or eight tables and manning the bar. She was awesome and had a great attitude as she hustled to serve guests. She got reinforcements which helped a lot. My wife and I each had the Sojourn Dwell IPA and it was out of this world. For food, we had not one but two portions of the house made pickles because they are so darn good! We also had the pancake which my wife loved but I thought was so-so. The pork belly bao was delicious! We also shared an order of the Three-Cup Sauce wings. They were sweet and well-cooked. The place has a very minimalist vibe with excellent music playing while we were there. It's not everyday you get "You're The Best" from Karate Kid playing in the background! It got VERY crowded around 6:30 when a bunch of people all showed up at the same time and it got pretty loud too, mostly due to a big group of mildly drunk people standing in the bar area. It made it hard to hear but really wasn't that bad. The bill seemed about right for hearty dishes and a couples of beers each. We will DEFINITELY come back!

tldr; if you like bars and you like Taiwanese bites. this place is an absolute vibe…read more I told my wife I want bar food and I haven't had any in months. Decided on this little spot in Fairfax town center after having a quick weekend day trip to DC. Really pleasantly surprised with the whole atmosphere of the place. It's a true fusion of asian bites but still a legitimate dive bar. The space is small, patrons are merry, and the whole place is an absolute vibe. I ordered some pilsner and some other lager on tap from local breweeies. Delicious. Ordered popcorn chicken, pork belly, and some 'real food' - a quick rice bowl with chicken. The fried bites were wonderfully crispy. They have good oil management and felt quite light especially with a swig of a cold lager. The rice bowl was tasty too. Construction was indeed very Taiwanese, and yet... I still felt like I'm in a dive bar complete with all its grunge. So cool They sell 4/6 packs of craft brews here too. They've got stuff all the way up from some Vermont and Maine (true craft beer land IMO)

They are about to close at the end of the month, so a couple of friends and I came here one last…read moretime. Delicious Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice 大腸包小腸; very authentic 鐵板牛排 steak on a sizzling plate; tried their hot pot 小火鍋 for the first time which is nice on a cold evening. They offer Taiwanese popcorn chicken with basil leaves, 鹽酥雞, very good. Various bento boxes such as 滷肉飯, all very authentic. Food was good; ambiance was homey as usual. But the service (a sole waitress) was not welcoming. She just wanted to get us out of here. No smile either. Many items are already out (they probably do not restock, seeing that they are wrapping up anyway). Location is of course off the grid with no real public transportation. We got some takeout as well; beautifully packaged and presented takeout bento boxes (see my photo). For dining in, the bento box is also beautifully presented. However, for whatever reason, popcorn chicken and appetizers all came in paper boxes rather than on plates even for dining in. That takes a bit of the special feeling away.

How does this place not have better reviews? The food was delicious! My friend and I got dinner…read morehere a couple Mondays ago, and I was shocked that we were the only diners while we were there. To be fair, Momo's Cafe is a bit out of the way and hard to get to (for us, we have to drive through Georgetown on M Street), but it's worth it! TAIWANESE POPCORN CHICKEN - 8.95 The chicken was salted and peppered perfectly, crispy but not overly so. The chicken itself was juicy and tender. This really hit on a rainy day, and I could hardly focus on the conversation with my friend because I was pre-occupied eating the chicken. I could not ask for a better Taiwanese popcorn chicken. BRAISED PORK BENTO - 11.50 This bento came with a lot of food, where 25% of it was braised pork over white rice. There were some sides like sauteed napa cabbage, a bit of pickled vegetables, steamed corn, and an odd assortment of Chinese sausage, fried tofu, and half a tea egg. Everything was good. The braised pork was fatty and juicy, and the sauce was a bit milder than I'd expect, but still flavorful. The sides were all homey and not too over-the-top, which was what I wanted. The corn was cooked with butter and clearly came from a can, but it hit home because that's how my grandma used to cook for me. So I'm not sure if anyone else would like the corn this way, but I did for nostalgia reasons. Also, the prices are actually reasonable?? I wish it was easier to get to Momo's Cafe from where I live -- I'd actually stop by quite often if that was the case. The food is homey and delicious, I'd definitely recommend it!

Came here for the luosifen and stinky tofu!! Words that one never imagined belongs in one sentence…read more We ordered the beef shank luosifen, little spicy (spicy condiments available to make more spicy) and it was just heavenly. The from scratch broth, pleasant aroma from sour bamboo, crunchy string beans (wish there was an option to add!!) were phenomenal. Plus the tender yet collagenous beef shank cooked to perfection was phenomenal. Absolutely stick to your bones without the usual heaviness with big spicy noodle soups. No MSG headaches here, all the flavor is homegrown. The stinky tofu was also fried to perfection, with a side of Taiwanese kimchi. All the food was thoughtfully prepared and executed. We had our noodles fall apart and Yan corrected it immediately. She took the time to talk about her story of how she opened the restaurant originally to support her daughters college, her natural gift at cooking, and how her recipe was developed originally from a family one to what it is today. Just the warmest, most welcoming people. Even short staffed, we were impressed at how faultless and prepared from the heart the food was, warm and inviting the service, and leaving feeling like we just ate at our favorite auntie's house. Will definitely be back!!

My husband and I came in this evening (4/24/26) an hour before closing for dinner…read more He had been before but it was my first time. I cannot say enough wonderful things!! The gentleman who waited on us was very kind and chatty, and took the time to explain the menu and kept checking on us...he alone I would come back for...I love it when someone takes pride in their restaurant. The food was flavorful and so delicious! I had the brisket (A17, I think) and OMG so good! Had extra egg and it was pure perfection! My husband had the pig feet and he was very happy. I think we will definitely come back and soon! The food, service, cleanliness, and pricing are perfect! I'm wiring this while sitting in the parking lot because I had to get my thoughts out immediately! Thanks for a great Friday night date night dinner!

First time actually going to the Bun'd Up restaurant. It was practically empty but there's a…read moreself-ordering screen when you enter. I think they should at least have someone at the register. I placed my order during lunch and everything came out within 10 minutes so service speed is spot on. The cold cucumber appetizer is good but not worth the price. I would just get their buns. The pork bun was my favorite.

Taking advantage of DoorDash's 'Happy Hour', I went with the pick 3 buns (bulgogi, tofu, and pork…read morebelly), tater tots with miso ranch, and the crag rangoon. The tater tots were barely cooked and definitely not crispy (more steamed than anything, so much so that quite a bit of condensation had built up in the container). If there was any of the miso ranch, it must have evaporated in the container. The crag rangoon was missing from my order but was on the receipt (DoorDash was able to refund). The buns were pretty good. The pork belly was my favorite, with bulgogi taking 2nd and tofu coming in last. The pork belly was a nice balance of sweet and spicy, while the bulgogi had a bit too much sauce vs bulgogi meat (more tiny bits of meat). The tofu was pretty 'meh', it was a nice chunk of tofu but even the sauce didn't make it memorable. With the size of the buns, definitely take advantage of the 'happy hour' discount. If I ordered again, I'd probably just go for the pork belly.

Made a reservation based on the Yelp Reviews for our anniversary & they did not disappoint at all…read more In my opinion this restaurant deserves 5 stars! To my surprise it is restaurant week so I was able to try a full 4 course meal for $45! I started with the oysters, which were so fresh and a great way to start my food journey with Maketto. Then I devoured the ginger chicken soup dumplings. For my main I have the drunken fried rice and the chicken fried sandwich (this one is not a part of restaurant week but please grab it. This is the BEST fried chicken sandwich I've had in my life). The rice in the fried rice was soft and so delicious! The server and host were so sweet and attentive. They definitely made our night feel extra special. The inside is intimate, but very spacious. I love the plants and sneaker wall.

We regularly order delivery from Maketto (my husband loves the chicken sandwich and I love the…read morespicy beef bowl) but recently I checked out their Saturday bake sale and was glad I did! I got there about 9:30 and I did have to wait in line, but it moved quicker than I expected. The BEC biscuit breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've had in DC. The biscuit was fluffy and the egg was cooked perfectly. It was like an egg cloud. If you want to eat this right away, I'd ask for it warmed up (I didn't realize it comes room temp at first, and I wasn't asked how I wanted it when I ordered). The scallion pancake croissant was also great. My husband enjoyed the ube honeycomb cake, but I felt it needed more ube flavor. I also thought the hojicha latte could've had more flavor - I like my hojicha to have that deep roasty taste, and it just didn't come through enough in this latte. It came unsweetened, so definitely ask for sweetener if that's how you like it. The menu changes every time so check their instagram to see what they'll be offering if you're interested in the bake sale!

Quick and easy casual eatery near the UMD campus. I ordered the peach lemonade green tea with boba…read moreand Taiwanese fried chicken to go and made a picnic of it. Both were good, I only regret not ordering the jumbo size boba because the chicken portion was definitely jumbo!

Classic boba and popcorn chicken on campus! We got the milk tea and taro milk tea which were…read morerefreshing. Popcorn chicken was crispy and tasty. Service was super kind!!!

Roommate and I wanted to get some Pho to celebrate our one month at GW as freshmen! This place was…read morethe closest distance to campus, and the first Pho place I am going to in D.C. Everything here is very self help. You have to order at the counter. The customer service is fine, not the most welcoming and warm hostess. Food came out near instantly, but it was not busy with customers at the time we came. Had the Pho Brisket. Yummy! I would say the flavor of the broth is on the sweeter side, possibly a bit too strong or even over flavored. I think it would be better if the flavor was a bit lessened or it was less tangy. Noodles were well cooked. Haven't had Pho for 4 weeks, and this place fulfilled the needs of craving Pho. One thing that is a deterrent however is the price, whole thing with tax was $19.83. More on the expensive side for Pho. Would come back every once in a while!

We had just finished touring DC in brisk weather and were now craving a bowl of Pho. Luckily, I…read morefound the spot that was only an estimated 30 minute walk from the national Mall. We are pretty fast walkers so we probably made it there in about 15 to 20 minutes. The food came out fairly quickly and the Vietnamese coffee was solid. The pho broth was also very solid. The fruit tea drinks were also very good. I only remembered to take a photo of the spring rolls which were again also solid. I switched out the peanut sauce for the fish sauce.

I grew up eating A&J and I'm glad they're still open. Recently went back to grab lunch and had…read morescallion pancakes, spicy cucumbers, Dian Dian mian and a chicken broth noodle soup. I wanted to try their seaweed as well but couldn't find it on the menu. Service was simple and it was fairly empty for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant seemed clean and there's plenty of parking. Would happily return.

I saw this in the Washingtonian top 100 places, up there with some Michelin star places…read more It was just okay, I had the spicy beef Noodle soup, and scallion pancake and they were kind of bland, the broth lacked flavor, not spicy, the meat (5-7 pieces) were tasty/flavorful. The scallion pancake was mainly dough, it was cut in 4 and i would say 1/4 was tasty, Will not be back.

This restaurant has its own quirks with the decor, tv informing news but it is clean and spacious…read more My observation is two categories of customers - first the ones looking for comfort Chinese food familiar or similar like other American Chinese restaurant takeout; the second are the ones who are looking for well executed Taiwanese flavors, the two dishes, one soup and healthy purple rice. The flavors were balanced and well prepared. One of my favorites is the hakka shredded pork and squid, the perfect marriage of meat and seafood it's such a classic dish, the other is their version of street food chengdu spicy chicken, the sauce lightly coating the crispy chicken it was done with precision. The pumpkin chicken soup has great umami and a bit of sweetness I couldnt stop drinking it. The purple rice is also nourishingly delicious and made it less guilty to consume carbs. The staff is really homey and friendly I eniyoed all of my visits there.

We thought about eating something unique and Taiwanese food came to mind. Found this place in…read moreGaithersburg and decided to give it a try. This is truly a mixed clientele that reflects the area. Thought a safe bet is the Taiwanese beef noodle soup. We also ordered oyster pancakes. The food came shortly after we ordered...but somehow they weren't sizzling hot. Both noodle and pancakes were quite large (portions), and tasted fine. My wife wasn't impressed tho