I'm usually not a big Chinese food guy, but this food is genuinely sent by God on a fireball…read more Dumplings were the best thing I've ever had in mouth. Rice=perfectly cooked. Gonzaga Water Polo certified valid.

So, I enjoy the dishes I have ordered so far like double cooked pork, chicken hot pot, ribs, string…read morebeans, bok choy w/an exotic mushroom....all superb! But I made the mistake to order the Sichuan shrimp, it was totally disappointing and the shrimp were soft and chewy tasteless as opposed to succulent and firm. I mean very disappointing compared to the other dishes. With that said, I would avoid the seafood dishes perhaps. The double cooked pork is a real winner and very authentic.

To make things clear, the food is great, but that's the only thing I like about this place…read more I've been here a few times, the service is okay (nothing special, even though every check includes a mandatory 18% tip...). The stairwell smells awful. The drinks are very disappointing, I ordered a drink and it came in a large wine glass and was 1/4 full. Something else that threw me off was the hostess/manager. She isn't friendly and rushes you from the start to the end of your meal.

Best way to describe the place is: If you know. You know!…read more And if you don't know. Find a local to find out. Took us a little while to find the place. Not the address but the place. If you're looking for a hole in the wall keep looking. You're looking for hole in the hole in the wall. Basically it is a bar on the 2nd Floor of the old building which has another bar on the first floor. Once you find it I can't say you'd be disappointed. Although we didn't get there when they have their busiest time like Friday or Saturday night but we were seated immediately service was great prices reasonable. The Menu isn't vast (this is not a Cheesecake Factory) and I didn't see any issues with anything we ordered. Cocktails were superb even without Pork Belly Garnish on my Monster. Ordered all appetizers from the list. All of them were wonderful. Karaage, Pickles, Wings, Buns It is all delicious. Same with Ramen. Nothing had any issues to note all were absolutely superb.

Still absolutely incredible food. I've been at least 5 times since writing that last review and…read morestill just as amazing. But I'm updating my absolute must-get list: - Steamed Pork Bao - Crispy Gruyère Dumplings - Spicy Pork Sausage Laab & Bone Marrow - Smoked Dry Age Brisket Those things are all absolute winners! Spicy Cucumber Salad is nice and refreshing. The Jumbo Scallop Red Curry is still bomb, but no longer a must-get for me, mainly because it slots in along with any red curry at a good Southeast Asian restaurant, as opposed to these other items which are just so unique and fantastic.

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.

Really impressed with the variety of textures and attention to detail that was in the Sichuan Beef…read moreNoodle Soup. Without a dedicated restaurant, I'm glad they are delivering a traditional menu inspired by noodle street stalls and flavors you would find in Chengdu. The noodles in the soup may not be from their hand-pulled series, but they were still perfectly cooked and bouncy while being in the hot broth. It was also a good length, so chili oil and broth shouldn't splatter a lot. It is pretty important to consider this when you may have portable eats and there isn't a guaranteed sit-down area in Union Market. The broth was aromatic with spices (of course pepper corn, but a really distinct sweet anise) mixed together with stewed with unctuous cuts of beef. I am happy to see with the combination of lean cuts and tendon. When those things break down, it thickens the broth with collagen which makes it very hardy. Admittedly, this is one of the more expensive side of offerings within Union Market, but in this case, I see why. They are just offering a more complete meal that likely takes hours of prep. If you're looking for something that doesn't feel like a quick hand held snack, this is a place where you can come to Union Market and walk out full. There was a generous portion of bokchoy, and I especially liked the sprinkles of cubed pickled vegetables. It was a nice bite in between the richness of the broth. Also noting that although Sichuan food has existed for quite some time in the U.S., folks are still unfamiliar with the cuisine. Their menu does an exemplary job at explaining the ingredients and flavors you would expect, so its very accessible for new eaters. Its a good entry point to expanding your palette. I read that their restaurant began in 2019, and its very honorable to see that they stuck to their roots and survived through the pandemic. Its good to see a restaurant with this variety of regionally specific ingredients retain its popularity within this new food scene. I would look forward to trying more things on their menu. I'm pretty sure it would be of the same quality from this one I tried, good job!

This is a popular food stop on my visit. Dan Dan Noodles are served hot and tasty. Although the…read morenoodles are a bit chewy. I appreciate that it was made to order so the short wait is worth it. Beware of the heat...the dish is spicy and I wish I had asked to see if I could tone that down a bit. Admittedly I don't tolerate a lot of heat well, but if you like the heat, then this dish is for you. Also recommend paying extra for bok choy or other vegetables.

The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but service was still smooth and swift. I wouldn't…read moresay the Korean food is particularly authentic, but it was a decent American twist on Korean cuisine and still tasty. The tteokbokki came with additional vegetables and mushrooms, and their banchan were quite good. The mandu was meaty which I appreciated too. I wouldn't come back because I didn't feel the value was quite there (very pricey) but it was still an enjoyable meal overall. The ambiance was nothing special, and I do wish the bathroom had been cleaner.

This is our first time visiting Washington DC, and we haven't found many great dining options near…read moreour hotel. We discovered this spot on Yelp. The moment the banchan (Korean side dishes) arrived and we took our first bites, we knew we'd stumbled upon an outstanding Korean restaurant. Every side dish is prepared authentically and tastes fantastic. Our first main dish to come out was kimchi fried rice with beef. While it isn't made using a fully traditional Korean method, it was absolutely delicious -- easily the best kimchi fried rice I've had in the past few years. We also ordered their signature pork and potato stew. It was excellent; the chili flavour was smooth, and every ingredient was wonderfully seasoned. Our server was incredibly polite and friendly, and we were happy to leave a tip for them. We plan to come back tomorrow evening, but unfortunately, our server told us they might not be working then. This Korean restaurant is highly recommended. If you're staying nearby or travelling in Washington DC, I'd strongly suggest stopping by to enjoy their wonderful Korean food.

Soup Dumplings were very good and we enjoyed the Pork Belly Bao Bun Sandwiches. In and out in 20…read moreminutes. Would recommend!

I was looking for some noodles near our hotel that had good ratings so we went to Reren lamen!…read more The dumplings and wontons with chili sauce were definitely the star of the show! The food came out fast and the waitress was very nice. The support staff wasn't very nice at all, the place is very small, the broth was lacking flavor, needed salt and my beer was not cold. Too many other choices won't be back.‍

Dania did an amazing job. Celebrated anniversary/birthday here Tuesday…read more I would say the atmosphere is more suitable for hanging out with group of friends

This is was a fun experience but was not the best-tasting menu I've ever had. The dishes were…read morepretty hit or miss. There wasn't anything that stood out as a must-have; it just felt mostly experimental. The service was pleasant, and the ambiance of the place was very nice. This was a cool experience, and we at least enjoyed it being unique.

More like four and a half Stars One of my friends…read morerecommended it and I wasn't disappointed I really enjoyed the jellyfish and the spring rolls. Shrimp fried rice excellent Chinese broccoli excellent The major issue I have with this place is it's very very greasy. Of course fat makes things taste good but I think they could cut it down a little bit. Service was fine no major issues. The ambience of this place leaves a lot to be desired it's certainly not very spiffy. I did not try the bathroom. Parking in this area is fairly easy if you come at the right time of day. Overall the price is good given the quality and quantity of food and I would come back!

Five Stars for New Big Wong!…read more The food here was absolutely amazing! We ordered the combination fried rice with chicken and double shrimp, the mild General Tso shrimp, and the General Tso chicken. Everything came out piping hot, just the way I like it, and you could really tell how fresh the ingredients were. Our server, Oscar, was fantastic and took great care of us. In addition to the excellent food and service, the entire restaurant and restrooms were spotlessly clean. It was moderately crowded, which gave it a great, lively energy without feeling overwhelming. We'll definitely be back!

I really hate to give 1-star reviews, especially when all I want is to support my fellow AAPIs, but…read moreI just did not like the food here at all. Outside of the owner being nice and answering my partner's many questions, I can't find anything else positive to say. We ordered Dan Dan noodles and the 13 spice scallion oil stir fried noodles, and both were disappointing. They were SO salty from the get go and the saltiness just kept building in our mouths as we ate. The noodles were also over cooked and didn't have that chewy QQ texture. I couldn't taste any sesame flavor in the Dan Dan noodles, as it was pretty much just sitting in a bath of oil, and the minced pork was just salty too. Meanwhile, I couldn't taste a single spice in the 13 spice noodles, though I could see the peppers in the dish. Everything just tasted - you guessed it - salty. I also feel like the ratio of meat to noodles was way off LOL it's weird to complain that there was too much meat, but this dish really needed more carbs to balance out the flavor. And these prices are just outrageous. I know it's DC and it's Union Market, but if you're marketing your food as "street food" then it shouldn't cost $15-20 per dish. The shrimp wonton egg noodle soup was so jarring to me at $18.50 - even in San Francisco of all cities, this dish costs no more than $11 at Hong Kong cafes (don't get me started on how it was under $5 when I was a kid). Or at least if it's gonna be expensive, it should taste good too. I'm genuinely sad to leave such a negative review for an up and coming Chinese business. As a native Californian and someone who visited family in Taiwan every summer growing up, I love and have very high expectations for Chinese food, but this just wasn't it for me. I hope that it was an off day, but even so I probably won't be coming back.

Ordered from their place at Union Market. I only got one dish so I don't think this review can…read morereally be considered a full review. If you're trying to decide whether to order from here, check out other reviewers that tried several of their dishes. As for me, I'll have to come back to experience more from this restaurant before truly throwing my weight behind a set rating. What we got: Pork bao bun - 2.5-3* the size was really fun, the overall taste, not so much. The bun on it's own was pretty standard. The meat inside the bun was very disappointing. It was pretty dry and did not have much flavor. The best part of the dish was their dipping sauce, it is amazing! While it can't quite save the sad state of the bao, it did enhance it slightly. I would love to try dipping other items into their dipping sauce to see what else it compliments.