This place was absolutely fantastic…read more Reminiscent of an Asian hawker/ Buffalo wild wings but with significantly better food. I couldn't say enough about the service, bartender / guide really helped us get through the extensive menu and drinks. The place seemed pretty lively for a Monday with lots of hustle and bustle. The entrees are a good size. I would say if you order a couple appetizers and split an entree that would be your best bet. The bar seem to be the best spot to sit for some people watching and to enjoy your meal although they were decent enough amount of high tops and booths. The lamb udon was probably the best I've had in a while.

OMG MADDI was such a wonderful server she made my first date such a wonderful experience. She was…read moreso great at offering suggestions and making my dining experience personable. The food was SO GOOD and the vibe is great. The happy hour does go from 3pm - 6pm. Great options great vibe and lots to choose from! The cocktails and mocktails are superb! Thank you so much MADDI & Hawkers staff.

It was a particularly cold day when I stopped in, which made a hot bowl of ramen all the more…read moresatisfying! I usually order tonkotsu and am hesitant to try others since the broth makes all the difference but I ordered the shoyu ramen this time and it was delicious! Lighter than tonkotsu broth but still super flavorful. And the noodles had that good chew/mouth feel which makes all the difference. I also ordered the house black tea with boba and cheese foam which was also oishii! I appreciated that they had brewed tea options since often find milk tea to be too much with food. Sometimes places that do both boba and food nail one, but not the other but this place was great on both fronts! Service was quick and friendly as well.

This is a really cozy spot! My husband and I shared the tempura shrimp appetizer -- it was…read morewell-fried with great sauces. He got the Khao Soi ramen, which was very good and a fun twist on a classic Thai dish. I ordered the shrimp tempura ramen; the flavor was subtle and nice, but you definitely have to eat the fried shrimp quickly. It inevitably gets soggy, so while it's a creative idea, I think cooked shrimp works better in a soup. All in all, I'd still definitely go back. They have a solid menu and the staff was really friendly!

This place really surprised me. After living in China for 5 years there are certain goods that I…read moremiss. Good noodles is one of them. I had high hopes since the menu includes intestines and other items that clearly are not meant for white customers. I am very happy to have a very tasty Chinese restaurant close to me. Dry pork noodles: These were the best IMO. Nice and spicy, with great flavors all around. I suggest getting the pork chop (add on) since there is not a lot of meat that comes with the dish normally. Beef noodle soup: Tasted very authentic and had a great broth. Thin slices of beef reminded me of real Chinese noodle soups. Spicy dry chicken noodles; Very similar to the pork noodles. What I really enjoy is that these are actually spicy dishes! I never had to add chili sauce!! Pork and chive dumplings: These were solid. The sesame dipping sauce is fine, but a mixture of Chinese vinegar (you rarely find this!) and chili sauce are good compliments. Cucumbers: These were more garlic-y then what I had in China, but are still good. Adding a little Chinese vinegar to them really takes them up a notch.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, this spot is a wonderful place for…read morefamilies and friends to sit down, relax, and enjoy meals that truly feel home-cooked. The staff was absolutely amazing warm, friendly, and offering top-tier hospitality that made me feel like I was a welcomed friend coming over for dinner. And the food... oh my goodness. Everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. My favorites were the wings and the shrimp shumai. The noodles had an excellent texture, and the broth was rich, robust, and incredibly comforting. I'll definitely be coming back, and I'll be recommending this place to anyone who asks for a great spot to eat.

The best Chinese restaurant I know of outside of New York City! Every dish tastes distinct and…read moreflavorful. Parking can be a challenge but it is worth the effort. Flawless take out. Interior very tasteful and clean. Friendly and attentive service. The tea is freshly brewed! This is a wonderful requirement of all great Chinese restaurants. A teabag is not acceptable here. Sadly I learned today the restaurant is closing permanently after many decades. This is a huge loss. There is no alternate to be sure. Thanks so much for so many years of outstanding food. You will be missed for many reasons!

This place is like the OG Taiwanese places that use to be in Rockville. String beans and infused…read morefish filet was good. Pipa portion was a little on the smaller side. Hainan chix was good with the sauces. Pork dishes were some of the best around as well. And for $14.95 u get 2 entree items and a soup for lunch. Service was fast since we were the only table there at 1pm for a Friday lunch. Place was clean.

Ordering is simple. In the front there are 2 touchscreen iPad-like devices you can place your order…read moreon and pay up front. If there issues a staff member will assist. If eating in grab a number and enter it in with your order. Dining room has plenty of tables for eating. Water and cups are at the bar area for self serve. Food cans out quickly. My companion liked his vegan tan tan ramen. I got the classic menri dashi shoyu ramen. Hard to say what the star ingredient was, both the broth and noodles were excellent. The noodles were hand made and had a great texture and chew. The broth was rich with a depth of dashi chicken and kombu. Taste was clean. Tender thinly sliced chashu, seaweed and greens rounded out the bowl.

I don't know why this Yelp page says that Zao Stamina Ramen is CLOSED? I was just there (APRIL…read more'26), so there's an error here. And what an error, because Zao isn't just open, it's serving up some tasty ramen in downtown Bethesda. The interior is classic Japanese noodle shop motif, but orders are made on a video kiosk, and you take a number and sit down, and the food comes out quickly. We started with the Ouchi Salad (Ouchi means "house" in Japanese) and it was fresh and crisp with a nice sesame dressing. Then the ramen arrived - I got the Tan Tan Vegan ramen - warm and nutty with ground soy and chewy handmade noodles. Washed it down with a bubbly Yuzu soda, and I left the clearly OPEN ramen shop with a fulll belly and a smile on my face. Definitely going back to Zao, and you should too!

As a Korean, I had high hopes and expectations for House of Milae but none of them were met. Very…read morebang average food quality and very poor portions for high prices. Would recommended Mahdang in Rockville much more or even going to a DC Korean spot like Anju if you want to pay premium prices. At least the DC Korean spots have the quality for the premium. Or just make the drive to NoVA. It seems like this spots "good reviews" are severely outdated. Their website touts that the restaurant is a small business with lots to show for their name but they don't deliver on any end of the good food spectrum. Maybe if they got honest with themselves, lowered prices or upped portions, instead of trying to do business with their ego first, they could achieve what they clearly once were.

A hidden gem in Bethesda. Environment is a hole in a wall. The food is excellent. This is a…read morefamily-owned, authentic Korean restaurant, established in 2013 by the Kang family. The Kloud beer, a Korean lager, was light with citrus tones. Could have been improved if it had been served ice cold instead of chilled. The Hotstone bibimbap comes with 5 banchans: cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, cucumber salad, potato salad, and fish cake. Tasty treats. The bibimbap itself is delicious, clean - you put your own sauce on. Our waitress generously brought us one of each sauce so we could experiment. My soft tofu seafood stew was marvelously spicy and the fresh shrimp, clams, and mussel blended well with the chunks of soft tofu. Definitely coming back!

Tried the sister restaurant to Raku and WOW -- absolutely gorgeous space, beautifully decorated,…read moreand the food was just as impressive as the atmosphere. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was thoughtfully prepared. I ordered the garlic shrimp udon noodle dish and honestly could've licked the bowl clean. Perfectly cooked noodles, tons of flavor, and the shrimp were delicious. My friend and I also shared the lobster & shrimp dumplings and the summer rolls -- both fresh, flavorful, and gone way too fast. Bonus points for presentation because every plate looked like a little piece of art. Beautifully plated without feeling pretentious. Definitely adding this spot to the "must return ASAP" list.

This place is pretty small inside, with only a few larger tables that can comfortably seat 5-6…read morepeople, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. Everyone was so friendly, though, and the service was great! The inside wasn't too loud, and I don't remember much music playing, which made it nice and comfortable. Our booth was really comfy, and the lychee martini was AMAZING! The jalapeños definitely had some heat to them . I probably wouldn't order the summer rolls again. I usually like some kind of protein in my summer rolls, and these didn't have any, so they just weren't my favorite. Overall, everything else was amazing, and I'd definitely come back!

As far as vegan restaurants go, PLANTA is hands down the best I've experienced. I stepped outside…read moreof my comfort zone and tried several things I wouldn't normally order, and I loved every single bite. The Caesar salad was incredible so much so that I genuinely think they should bottle and sell that dressing in stores. And the raspberry cheesecake? It absolutely gave me life. It was rich, creamy, and so delicious that I'm still thinking about it. For our entrées, we ordered the Hawaiian pizza, spicy rigatoni, and spaghetti carbonara. While everything was good, the pizza and the rigatoni were my clear favorites. I also tried their sushi and was pleasantly surprised by how much it resembled traditional sushi in both texture and flavor. It was a fun and delicious experience. What impressed me most was the quality and creativity of the menu. There's truly something for everyone, whether you're vegan or not. The restaurant itself feels bright, airy, and inviting. It's the kind of place where you can easily gather with friends, family, or even enjoy a date night. The service was excellent, and our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. PLANTA has definitely changed my perception of vegan dining.

Ssoooooooo clearly historically I've loved them and have had amazing experiences... so chose to…read morecelebrate my bday there with the hopes of everyone being able to find something to eat. I made the resi, I called to confirm they saw its a bday - they confirmed. We arrived and no mention of it .. ok fine no big deal. Let me say our server Deija and the manager, I think a lovely Latino gentlemen with a ponytail- were fantastic , professional, and really engaging. The staff is awesome ! Im just not sure what's happened to the kitchen... our fries were excellent - crispy - hot - not oily tasting or anything, best fries I've had in a while... my tequila passionfruit cocktail was also excellent, and refreshing ! It went downhill from there- we said no worries bring food out however whenever it's made, so no pressure on timing or coursing aannnddd ... the lettuce wraps were strange ... Brussel sprout drenched in sauce / soggy / sugary / and not hot... the tofu squares were OK but honestly big squares to put in lettuce ?? Just not conducive.. flavor was OK on them but also lukewarm .. I was so hungry we didn't say anything.. then the sushi which historically has tasted fresh and crispy and light and bright... was drenched in so many sauces to the point where you couldn't even pick them up - they just completely fell apart and was like eating .. sauce ... I then asked and saw Deija type notes to the kitchen that the gluten free pizza should be well done and extra crispy and burnt... she literally wrote the word burnt at my behest ... it came out cold - a little raw in the middle - inedible... sooo weird. I finally had to say something- they obliged and remade it- 15 mins later still floppy and cold ... Im wondering if the oven was having issues ? The kitchen was having issues ? The kitchen staff was new ? I'm confused why baking a crust first - no toppings - to crisp it up and get it crunchy then top it and run it through again .. is so hard ? It was hard, we took half home and will recook at home ... One of my aunts mentioned it's my birthday and the staff were surprised and kindly gave a desert, interesting no one had seen notes. Deserts could also be less sweet ... Overall tasted like a lot of sugar is in everything now (maybe to help with costs and surges in inhalation ??) ... I don't know I'm torn- the last time I went to the Dc one it was fantastic so maybe I'll try there again .. Again interior and staff are excellent and beautiful and well appointed- but food was a bust last night :( I hope they pull it together again!

Tried the AYCE dim sum brunch. The price has went up to $32 for adults and $16 for kids 5-12. There…read moreis no parking lot so you can park at the Waverly Parking Lot. There's only free parking on Sundays. Most of the dim sum we selected were delicious such as the triple layer doupi, Beijing duck bao, mini Lion's head, pork soup dumpling, and beef wide noodle, for entrees and lava walnut bao, baked egg yolk lava bun, and mini rice ball in wine broth for dessert. The pork soup dumplings were full of soup. The desserts, roast pork pastry, and pork shu mai were hot and freshly cooked. For soup, I liked the pork ribs and lotus soup better than the fish ball soup which was bland. I've had better cucumber salads, stir fried green beans, steamed pork ribs, and sesame noodles. The honey riblets are good if you like very sweet ribs. There were a lot of servers coming constantly asking if you want to order more. There is a forced 18% gratuity for tip if you choose to have the AYCE. I liked how the portion sizes were small so you can try a variety of dishes.

The Peking duck was absolutely amazing crispy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The fried…read morescallion ball was just as delicious, with a wonderful texture and savory flavor. The inviting ambiance made the meal feel special, and the friendly, attentive service made the entire experience even better. Everything came together beautifully, and I would happily come back!

What a hidden gem!! This business is so easy to walk by without noticing because it is understated…read more The food, however, is anything but simple. Their entrees are bursting with flavor and at such a good price point for Bethesda. Their menu is on the walk when you walk in and you order from the person at the counter. All their vegan options are labeled and they use seitan as their protein. I ordered the vegan flaming beef and my friend tried the vegan vegetable curry. The presentation of both meals was stunning! I love that the beef came with a side salad and the curry came with a generous portion of rice and garnish on the curry. The seitan beef was cooked so well! It was a great texture and was meaty without being too realistic. The flavor was so savory and seasoned perfectly. I did not want to put my fork down I gobbled my meal up! I did not try the curry but definitely want to order it next time as my friend enjoyed it. I am so thankful this business has many vegan options and all the vegetarian items were cheaper than the meat entrees. It was only $12 for dinner in Bethesda which is so hard to find. I am definitely coming back to try more of the menu and telling all my friends about this local treasure.

Been coming for years and it's always served me well. But I really do think it's time for a face…read morelift. It was 97 degrees outside and there was no AC running. The walls are dingy the tables are sticky and it doesn't feel the cleanest although the food taste clean. Just needs some tlc but the food is still good so that's nice. Hope to see improvements come soup season