I'm always on the lookout for good sushi. We stopped by Rakuya after walking around the mall for…read morethe morning. The online ordering system is super easy to use, and lists modifications and allergens. We ordered a sushi lunch and a few extra rolls. They have of gluten free tamari, and everything was marked gluten free. The fish was nice and fresh and delicious. The miso was also had great flavor. The order was ready when we arrived to pick it up, and the staff was super friendly.

I live in the area but never really think to go to Rakuya, though a friend recently suggested it…read morefor dinner and I'm glad they did. Everything we ordered was fresh and well-prepared, with a few standout dishes: the black sesame yellowtail, deluxe tuna roll, and tuna crispy rice were all excellent. Service was a bit inconsistent, and toward the end of our meal they started cleaning up around us, including spraying chemicals with a pretty strong smell, which took away from the experience a bit. That said, the food really impressed me, and I'd definitely come back.

This place is truly a hidden gem! I've been wanting to try it for a while after being a loyal…read morecustomer of the matcha shop next door, and I'm so glad I finally did. I had the chicken rice curry bowl, and it was delicious. The curry tasted homemade--not like the typical instant Japanese curry--and instead of the usual fried karaage-style chicken, it came with tender boiled chicken, which worked surprisingly well. It was comforting, flavorful, and reasonably priced. This will definitely be my new go-to whenever I'm in Georgetown and craving Asian comfort food. Highly recommend!

Their cold sesame noodles are PHENOMENAL!! I would come back here just for that! The curry was a…read morelittle salty but the chicken in the curry had a really good grilled flavor. It's inside the same area as Spot of Tea and South Block so there's not a ton of seating inside, but plenty of spots to sit outside if you walk a few minutes nearby! Service was good!

Came here around 5 pm and it was empty so we got seated immediately. They don't give you menus as…read morethey use a QR code on the table to see the menu, then you order with the waiter. I ordered the dc miso which was sooo good and the portion was very large. I took a to go box since it was way too big. My friend ordered the cold noodles which looks like bunny food but once mixed with sauce it was actually quite delicious and flavorful! The waiter was also very kind and filled up our water every time before it got to the half way point. There is a single stall bathroom with stairs to get to it, and there are also stairs to enter the restaurant since it is in the basement and a bit hard to find

In terms of the flavor and richness of the broth, I'd say this is has a good flavor, but it can…read moreseem a bit heavy. I'm disappointed the egg is extra, as some other places include it. The atmosphere is warm, and I like the long table setting. No complaints about the service, will probably go back at some point. Also, I recommend the yuzu lemonade, goes well with the ramen.

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.

Daikaya -- Washington, DC…read more Walked in expecting a solid bowl at a shrine to Sapporo-style ramen and left feeling swindled by a soup that tasted like it had never been to Japan. This wasn't a bad day in the kitchen -- this was a fundamental misunderstanding of what Ramen is supposed to do. The Breakdown Broth: F -- I ordered the shoyu. It's way too simple, flat, and an insult to the bowl it was served in. Does it really take 16 hours to make soup that tastes like beef broth bought at Walgreens? I'm not a heavy oil person but there was also a noticeable lack of oil to give the soup any depth either. Is anyone in the kitchen tasting the soup or had ramen before? Genuinely puzzled by how bad this is. This would never fly in Japan. It shouldn't be ok here either. Noodles: B -- honestly the only competent part of this bowl. They say they're shipped in from Japan. Protein: F -- a pile of unseasoned ground pork sitting next to massive slice of chashu so bland it made me question the pig. What are we doing here? This is too much poor meat. Quantity over flavor, and it showed. Toppings: C -- the egg was tasted great, perhaps the most flavorful part of the meal, but half of it was warm and half was cold. Green onions seemed to be all the green bits from the top and none of the white parts on the bottom. And then -- the cucumber salad. A tiny $10 side dish for a quarter of a cucumber in soy sauce and sesame seed oil. Charging this much for such a small quantity is it's own kind of crime. Mind you, it tasted fine but I really expected more and it's ultimately what bumped this 2 star review down to 1 star. Overall: My Japanese ramen radar was blaring "fake ramen" the whole time at this place. This felt like a Ramen place run by people who had never been to Japan. And while that is ok, if you end up serving ramen that's so lacking in redeeming qualities then I have to call it a failure. That bad pricing on top of that is just a kick in the nuts. I felt misled by the reviews. DC's ramen scene deserves better than this 2/10

I'm a huge fan of this place…read more My friend and I had the ACYE option here, and the food was fabulously good. I didn't have many of their rolls, so I can't comment on that. Their appetizer game was fire though. I did several rounds of the ceviche, maguro avocado, pepper tuna tatami, yellowtail jalapeño, and everything was absolutely delicious. The ceviche was a standout--the mango added just the right touch of sweetness to balance everything out. Overall, the apps were super fresh and light, so I never felt weighed down even after multiple rounds. Honestly, I wish I lived closer to DC--I'd be here all the time.

If you don't know about this place, you'll probably miss it like I did. The establishment is…read moredownstairs. The lunch rush was CRAZY busy! Maybe because of their lunch deal (which is a good one). It seemed like everyone was running around trying to take orders and drop off drinks and drop off food. My and my colleague's bento box was missing an item and we waited quite some time for it--along with my drink from the bar. Not saying all restaurants have to be personable, but there was no moment of respite for the staff so the entire meal, no one checked on us and I wasn't even able to inquire about the missing items and just waited for it to come. The food though was delicious. No one had any issues about the taste of their meal. There was concern at the end of the meal when the staff couldn't remember where a colleague's credit card was. Go for the food but have patience.

The Ambiance was really nice, I come from Los Angeles and it really holds up. The ramen and sushi…read morewere amazing, however the bento was a little bit lackluster, the curryw as amazing too though.

I came here on a weekday night to get ramen with two of my friends. We were seated right away and…read moreimmediately noticed the club-like music which gave the place a modern, upbeat vibe. We placed our orders and the food came reasonably quickly. Unfortunately the food itself was not the best. Although portions were large, the quality was not. The noodles were soggy, like they had been cooked way too long or were sitting in the water instead of being removed right away. The toppings tasted like the canned versions I could've bought myself at the store. I will not be coming back for ramen here. Maybe their other items are better?

Wow. This restaurant was absolutely amazing! We have no complaints. The kids meal was so amazing…read morebecause of the amount of food it brought along with a lollipop (how cute was that!!!). My favorite was the spicy vegan ramen! It was milky, thick noodles, silky tofu, the broth... the BROTH WAS DIVINE!!! Perfectly spicy. The birria ramen was perfectly savory and hearty. The chicken ramen had nice broth and toppings but it wasnt my favorite. Please note, I am not vegan and again, my favorite was the spicy vegan ramen with tofu. The sangria was delicious, also (pretty random, I know). The only thing I wish was better was the service. I feel like our waitress was short with us and we felt rushed. I think she was a bit young and probably a little new? Not sure. Other than that, the food was 10/10.

I love JINYA. I never been to the DC location. I always patronize the North Bethesda location…read more Different location but same delicious food. I ordered the spicy pork belly ramen with a boiled egg. It was so flavorful and was very hot. I also order the pork dumpling. You can't go wrong with them. The service was good. Our waiter was friendly but was rushing us to order. The restaurant was going to close in 1.5 hours so I get it to a certain extent. However, it is never a great feeling when you are being rushed. The ambiance was nice. It wasn't too crowded so it was pretty quiet. We were able to watch a basketball game while we were eating our ramen so that was cool. It was a great experience. If you are in the area check it out. Cheers!

A really nice dinner option up Wisconsin a ways from the over-crowded center of Georgetown, they…read moreare a neon oasis. The space is casual, but they nailed the decor. For my order, the starters were the stars for me. The fried kale is exceptionally flavorful for a simple veggie dish. Very tasty. Fried chicken bao and potstickers hit the spot, too, as did the edamame. I did sample one entree, the beef bowl, which I would say is both a bit small for the price and good but not one I will order next time. It seems like ramen is their most popular option, so I can't wait to go try it for myself. If you're nearby, I recommend trying them.

Delicious ramen spot with a great vibe and speedy service!…read more Stopped in with my boyfriend and we both got the staple OKI curry ramen. Did not disappoint!

Went during HH (5-7pm), had the Sake for $20, and then had chicken thigh, fried garlic, fries, and…read morebrussel sprouts with pork! Would definitely fried garlic again, and the brussel sprouts! Fries were filling but nothing massively special. Just a good bang for the buck

We are here for work and one of my colleagues wanted to come here…read more It's located upstairs so remember to take the stairs on the left side. Super cool looking restaurant. As soon as we reached the top of the stairs, to the right is an amazing bar. Darker warm lighting in the whole restaurant. There are a few tables to the left of the bar, that's where we were seated, and more to the right and there's bar seatings as well We shared all the items ordered and enjoyed it all. Gyozas had wasabi on it so be careful but it was amazing with layers of flavors. The rice pot was more than enough for 4ppl to share with tons of meats and seafood inside. Like a paella but Japanese. Meatballs were underestimated but it delivered. Tasted amazing we had to order another one. Most items are one order, one item so ask before ordering. Service was perfect. Waitress always checked on us and food came out very timely.

Perfection on a plate. I was super sweaty from the hot DC summer and needed a reprieve. Wanted…read moresomething cold and healthy, so vegan food seemed to fit the bill. I had no idea what I was in for. Planta is GORGEOUS! Such amazing vibes. Looks straight out of Beverly Hills to me. I was stunned by the amazing interior. Both of my waitresses were amazing. Super caring and friendly. I was there alone and didn't feel lonely at all because they took such good care of me. Even when I was leaving and going back to my hotel, they bagged up my food and gave me extra napkins and sauces. So nice! I started with a watermelon cooler (N/A) and it was so refreshing and zesty. Their mocktail menu was incredible. And well priced for mocktails at about $7-$9. I started with fresh rolls and peanut sauce. I eat a lot of fresh rolls and am picky, but these were so good. Amazing peanut sauce, super fresh and crunchy, perfect herb balance. I got the vegan poke bowl with some charred tofu and WOW. The amount of flavors and textures in this bowl. I was amazed. I wish I could eat here every single day. Every part of my experience was incredible.

I gotta go 3.5 stars for this Planta. The one in Bethesda is just better across the board. Food was…read moregreat. Service was meh. Read on. The food is 4 stars, very tasty and well-seasoned. Wild how they make so much tasty vegan stuff. Although, my Korean fried Chick'n sandwich definitely needed more accompanying tater tots ( I had maybe 10). Food came out super fast. Service has to be 3 stars though. Our server said the gochujang mayo wasnt spicy, when gochujang is (it's got a mildly strong kick that quickly evens out/dissipates) so that's just incorrect to tell people who can't handle heat. More importantly, we were all done with desert at roughly 9pm and it wasn't until 9:40, despite multiple moments of eye contact from a few of us, that our server even came to our table to clear our plates. We'd all clearly been done, not even nibbling, for almost that whole time. In that time, other than his regular duties, our server seemed to do other idle things or "end of the evening" tasks, setting up other tables, stacking plates on them, etc. instead of checking on us. Again, a few of us made eye contact a couple times, which can indicate (along with none of us having touched our plates for 5-10 minutes) that we're done. Other plates had been cleared almost right away. We were also all left wanting for water at the end as no other staff came by to see if we needed more. So yeah, not thrilled about that. Also, it was weirdly a smidge too warm in Planta Queen tonight. I suspect the AC just wasn't on as strong because of the AQI in DC (on June 17, 2026) but it was noticeable.