This was my first time trying Peruvian food, and I had such a great time! We came during happy…read morehour, hoping to sit at the bar and enjoy the food menu, but unfortunately, the bar seats were full. We ended up sitting at a table and enjoyed a variety of dishes along with some happy hour drinks. The ambiance is clean, modern, and pretty cool. The service was fairly quick overall, and our food arrived fresh without much waiting. My first drink was the white sangria, which was well-balanced, moderately sweet, and refreshing. The wines we tried also had great flavor. The happy hour deals on the alcohol menu are especially generous, so I highly recommend taking advantage of them. The ceviche sampler included traditional, cremoso, and callejero. Each ceviche was unique and packed with flavor. My personal favorite was the street-style ceviche, callejero. The tostones, or crispy fried plantains, were light and crunchy. My partner isn't a big fan of mayo-forward sauces, but he really enjoyed the crab salad topping because it paired well with the tostone. My favorite was the shrimp topping as the shrimp were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. The conchitas a la parmesana was another interesting dish featuring seared scallops. They were grilled with a creamy Parmesan sauce and served with ciabatta. I found that the sauce was a little overpowering and took away from the scallop itself, but I really enjoyed eating it with the ciabatta. Lastly, we ordered two empanadas: one chicken and one made with a mix of sirloin and tenderloin. The dough was a little too oily for my taste, but it was thin and flaky. The chicken and beef fillings had slightly different seasonings and textures, and both were enjoyable. If I could add one thing, I wish our server had explained more about the menu or drinks when she asked whether it was our first time there. She also wasn't around the table consistently, which made it a little difficult to order additional drinks and dishes. Other than that, we really enjoyed the meal, and I'm glad we came here. I'd love to come back for brunch or another happy hour!

We had wanted to come here for their price fix brunch. The food was pretty good. The tuna tartare…read moretacos were light and fresh. The croquettas were flavorful, crispy outside, soft inside. The tostones were pretty good where the chicken salad was the best. The causa was alright (reminded me of a chicken potato salad but fancy because it was layered). The flan was delicious. Ambience was nice, clean, spacious. There were two other tables in our area and this was around 4 PM on a saturday. Service wasn't the best. Yes we came about 15 minutes before brunch was over, but our server greeted us once, came back right before 4 (when brunch was over) but zipped past us telling us he'll be right with us, and the when he came back to take our order, it was a few minutes after 4 meaning we missed the price fixe brunch and brunch altogether. The restaurant did comp out dessert but we had intended to come for the brunch. Would we come back? Maybe.

We absolutely love the Tiki Room, especially since it's connected to House of Fu Ling -- it makes…read morethe whole experience even better. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. Jenny is wonderful, and we always love seeing Ms. Lin and Mr. Foo They truly make you feel like family. The hospitality is just as impressive as the food. Honestly, I've never had a single dish there that I didn't like. Everything we've tried has been delicious, which just makes me excited to keep working our way through the menu and discover even more favorites. Such a fantastic spot -- we'll definitely keep coming back.

Omg. I cant even start. This place is perfect! Ive been ordering from foong lin since i was little…read moreand now i come back multiple times a week. The best. Literally

Went here for a quick night cap. Staff was super attentive. Nice little selection of drinks and…read moresmall plates. I had the egg rolls and they were so good I ordered them twice lol. Really nice atmosphere there too!

I enjoyed the food and drinks here. The cheesesteak rolls were crispy and delicious. I liked the…read morefilling and the sauce it came with. The chowder was creamy, hearty, and had a great flavor. I also really enjoyed the desserts. The tres leches was great and I liked that the churros weren't too thick. The ambiance was nice - it was an open layout and the decor was chic.

Perfect addition to the neighborhood. We typically order takeout, but have also dined in a few…read moretimes with family/friends. We always start with chive cakes (4/5)and pretty much always order some version of the Thai fried rice 5/5. It's definitely elevated Thai food. I've also had their cabbage curry (3.5/5), could use a more flavor, but good idea in theory. Their cocktails and mocktails are divine. To elevate a mocktail instead of just making an expensive juice spritz is much appreciated. I must mention we did go here right after our engagement (which happened to be after a 16 hour flight back from New Zealand). As we waited for our takeout, The bartender was kind enough to offer champagne, but we're on a non drinking kick but she cheered me on as I took a million pictures of my ring. Needless to say birdsong is comfort and special for us all at once. A must try.

Came here on a late Tuesday night and had a really nice time on the patio! Our server was really…read morehelpful with recommendations and service was fairly quick. I had the ground pork Thai basil bowl and my friend had the khao soi noodles which she really enjoyed. My entree was really good as well - the meat was super flavorful and there was lots of basil. We split the housemade ice cream to finish which was a mango sorbet and a vanilla ice cream. It was pretty solid but not worth $14 in my opinion! I'm not in this area much so there are other Thai places I would return to before this one, but definitely a cute spot for date night or a drink on the patio!

Still a nice vibe. I hadn't been in sometime. It wasn't super busy early on a Saturday evening. We…read moremade it for the tail end of happy hour. I love a place with weekend happy hour. The specials were pretty good. I tried the old fashioned and it wasn't bad. We sat outside trying to soak up what little was left of summer. The DJ was good. I do plan to try the igloos this fall/winter.

Nice views. Missed the special elevator so got a hotel guest to key us up. Comfy chairs and seating…read moreon balcony. Didn't try food. Good stop if you are a guest or in the area.

They only have drinks which is ok for a speakeasy! I came here on a double date really nice cozy…read morevibe & ofc the mirror!

This is a cool spot. Entry is really cool and looks like prohibition speakeasy's of times gone…read morepast. Two HUGE bouncers inside who were policing everything to maintain the vibe. Husband couldn't read the menu, can't use your phone for that, he was leaning up against a wall, can't do that, finally snagged seats on a couch, feet off table. We had two drinks and enjoyed about 20 minutes in here and went off to find something to eat. Definitely work a stop if you are nearby or in the area. It's a cool experience. One thing og note: They do not really deviate from their limited menu of drinks. These bartenders are not like those of speakeasy's from other, larger cities I've been to. I don't drink alcohol at all, so, I tend to ask them to make me a mocktail. They didn't seem very inventive and only offered basically ginger beer in a cup for $14.

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.

Last night tabletop dinner:…read more Great space and excellent seafood tower. Everything was expensive, but in-line or decently priced for fresh shellfish. Cannot overstate how nice the bar and restaurant ambience is which is fine-dining level but with a everyday casual service and menu. The aptly named "Kraken" is fantastic. 10/10, no notes. Actually a value at 200 bucks if it's your dinner. The lobster roll was 45 bucks and that is exorbitant, but given everything under Trump :)...not surprising.. Very good Marg - not too sweet and cold beers. Had the Narragansett draft which is a perfect, dry lager for seafood. They were out of the Kolsch I wanted, but no complaints. Service was economical if not not spectacular. Coming back to sit at the bar and suck on oysters and beers soon!

3.5 stars Good…read morelocation & services but foods is only average to above average Compared to other similar seafood restaurants in the area A bit disappointing to be honest Not a repeat from my book

I came here for a quick dinner today and wow, what a find! The restaurant immediately reminded me…read moreof a taco place in Miami I loved, which already set the right tone. The hostess was very sweet and I got to take advantage of the nice weather and sit outside. It's taco Tuesday, so the hostess and the server both reminded me it was "buy one get one free" - a great deal! I decided to go big and try four tacos, and all of them were very good! I'm from Southern California, so usually am picky about tacos, and some of these really exceeded my expectation. Al pastor: very tender and flavorful. A teeny bit dry, but perfect with the red salsa they brought for the table. Beef birria: nice and crispy tortilla, the consommé was very fragrant and not too salty, and they were generous with the beef. As normal with birria, it's a bit heavier/oilier, so one was enough, but it's very good! Baja fish: probably one of the favs! I made the mistake of leaving it to last, so the outside of the fish was a little less crispy, but if you eat it sooner, that shouldn't be an issue. The piece of fish was very large and cooked perfectly (very flaky). The flavor was great, especially with that red salsa. Avocado tostada: generous toppings, great flavor balance, fun crunch with very soft toppings. If you've ever eaten a tostada, you know you have to approach it like I imagine people approach skittish horses: with total confidence, even if you know it'll end up as a mess on the place. Otherwise, service was very quick and friendly and they didn't come and bother me during the meal, which I love. It really filled up while I was eating, such a testament to how good this place is. I definitely can't wait to come back!

I came for the $14 lunch special. It included 2 tacos & rice and beans. I choose the carne asada…read moreand the al pastor. The carne asada was cooked well. I'm glad it was not a piece of chewy/tough meat like most taco places. It was seasoned well. The al pastor was prepared the same way. Both the green and red sauces were decent. If you are looking for something with more spice, ask for the 3rd sauce they offer. The rice and beans were bland, nothing special to them. I also ordered a horchata, unfortunately it was just another cinnamon milk, this is a preference drink. There are multiple ways of preparing a horchata and this one even though it was bottled nicely just didn't do it for me. Overall a decent experience for lunch, service was quick and everything was cooked well. Carne asada taco - 7/10 Al pastor 6.5/10 Horchata 4/10

I've had this review in DRAFT for a while, to allow time for rumination as to the final rating…read more.. On the one hand, there are some very positive aspects to Beth's, situated in downtown about a 10 min walk from the Bethesda Metro Station. Turn off Old Georgetown Road onto Fairmont Ave, and the first thing you encounter is a beautiful outdoor patio for al fresco dining and a large bar. The colors are vibrant with a focus on Southwestern earth tones; very reminiscent of a cafe you'd find in Sedona. It was still on the chilly side when my dinner group gathered, so we opted to sit indoors. There is a small waiting area in the foyer, and then a moderately sized bar, which leads into the main dining room. TBH, the design asthetic of the space is a bit of a "mishmash." Is it supposed to be European inspired? A continuation of the Southwestern motif? It's all a bit odd... We had about eight in the party, so staff pushed together two tables for us. We were greeted promptly and were told that the restaurant could accomodate individual checks, as ordering is done with handheld devices. My other observation about Beth's is, I'm not quite sure what "story," the place is trying to tell. The menu focuses on "Bites," which could be interpreted as "appetizers" and only has four "plates," aka "entrees." Our server mentioned while awaiting our orders that Beth's wants diners to share the "Bites" with a spotlight on their cocktail selections. So is Beth's trying to be a tapas bar then? I opted for the recommended Purple Rain which consists of Gin, lavender, lime; mostly because I LOVE a nice herbal Gin. The distinctive flavor of juniper berries from the gin was present, while the floral notes from the lavendar and citrus of the lime balanced out the drink. I was pleasantly surprised. Food started arriving after about 20 min, and visually the barley risotto was quite appealing. Instead of short or medium grain rice, Beth's uses the ancient cereal grain barley. It is slow cooked in stock to produce that slightly chewy, yet not undercooked mouth feel. USDA choice braised beef short ribs was stewed until fork tender, and the dish was finished off with Parmigiano Reggiano, and butter. For $24, the plate was a good portion size and very tasty. I dunno. I sampled some of the small plates such as the Brussel Sprouts, crunchy ravioli, crispy spring roll...and everything was fine. Not outstanding...not terrible...but just fine. The kitchen seems to be competent, so it would be interesting to see a menu where more main dishes were offered for diners who want a more substantial meal. The other thing I'll note is, due to the extremely high ceilings, the main dining space is a deafening echo chamber. I was hoarse by evening's end, since I was literally yelling over not just the background music, but the other nearby diners. Just keep this in mind that if you're seeking a quiet and cozy spot, either dine outdoors or come early. After some reflection, I settle on 4 stars. Service was good with water glasses constantly refilled, dirty dishes removed, to-go boxes offered, and the ability for separate billing. Price wise, for one alcoholic beverage, and one entree my tab with tax and tip came to a bit over $50. Automatic gratuity was added for the table since we had over 5 people. I appreciate the server informing us so we didn't "double tip."

I finally made it to Beth's and honestly had mixed feelings about the experience. The food was…read moregood enough that I really wanted to love the restaurant overall. The egg rolls were perfectly fried and delicious with the homemade sauce, and the fries were crispy on the outside while still moist inside. Trey was also a great server and definitely one of the highlights of the visit. The restaurant itself is beautiful, especially the outdoor seating area. The patio is bright, inviting, and honestly a much better atmosphere than the inside dining space. Unfortunately, the music inside completely took away from the experience for me. The restaurant has a dark/lounge-style vibe indoors, so the music really matters. Something more universal and upbeat like Motown, 80's pop, or feel-good music would match the space so much better. Instead, the playlist was loud, distracting, and honestly made me ready to eat and leave. I was also surprised that there was no happy hour offered, especially with such a great outdoor setup that seems perfect for after-work drinks and appetizers. Overall, the food and service (thank you Trey) were solid, but the atmosphere inside and lack of happy hour would probably keep me from returning regularly.