Pokéworks in Annandale has been one of my absolute go tospots since July 31. I've found myself here…read moreat least once a day, and honestly more often twice a day, because the food is that consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The variety of proteins, toppings, and sauces makes it easy to mix things up, and the quality is always spot on. The staff here has been friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. It really does suck that this location is closing down, because it has become part of my routine and a place I genuinely look forward to. I truly hope Pokéworks opens up another location nearby soon, because it's a concept and quality that the area needs.

Love me some Poke! I always feel good & healthy when I eat here & am pleasantly full!…read more Ahi tuna is my jam & I like that I can Poke my way & switch up my tuna & fixins depending on my vibes. You can choose from one of their pre-made bowl recipes or you can create your own bowl. You choose your flaves on everything from the type of fish you want (there's a chicken option for the non-seafood peeps), the base of white or brown rice, kale noodles, or salad and toppings that you can add to your bowl from fish eggs to fried onions, and there is a nice variety of sauces to choose from as well. Tommy & all the staff have been amazing - excellent customer service! They also offer takeout & delivery- BONUS! It's located inside The Block, which is one of our favorite spots BUT IT'S CLOSING AT THE END OF AUGUST 2025 to build apartments - BOOOOO! lol so get your fix while you can peeps! So sad...

This bowl of Bo Kho was the best I've ever had outside of my mom's cooking. There was so much…read moretender beef, and the soup broth was so perfect and authentic. It had a little kick to it too. I dream of it. The soup spoon was a little small for the soup and noodle combo bite. The noodles were a tad al dente but so so good! I'll be back for another cozy soupy weather day!

Ambiance: fun and lively food hall…read more Service: there are 4 restaurants and 1 dessert spot to choose from. There is also a bar as well Food: I love Pokeworks. You can chose been a bowl, salad or burrito. They also have to Hawaiian selections now. I love that they don't have a limit on the toppings. Wished they have more locations in the area.

The first toro I've ever had and it spoiled me for sushi forever. Their sushi is all so fresh. It…read moremelts in your mouth. Even their miso soup has big chunks of tofu in it so you can tell they actually make their soup instead of using the store packet. Service can be a little slow but it is a busy restaurant

Great solid spot for high quality sushi! I've been here multiple times and always had a great…read moreexperience from the service to the food! We got tempura udon, shrimp/veg tempura appetizer, rainbow roll, fatty salmon nigiri and unagi (eel) nigiri. Everything tasted great and high quality! I also heard that they import their fish from Japan directly so you're definitely getting quality seafood.

they have the best mori soba (japanese cold noodles) pairs amazingly with the tonkatsu. The owner…read moreis very nice. Will go back

TLDR: Cozy old school spot with tasty fried dishes, nice portions, and warm service…read more The restaurant has a homey, old school feel that adds to its charm. There were a couple order mistakes, but the service was personal and warm, and they quickly made things right. The food was tasty. They really know how to work the fryer, from the katsu to the appetizers. The potato wrapped shrimp was extra crunchy and delicious, I have not had potato string wrapped shrimp like that before. I loved that the noodles come with a steamed egg. I do wish the banchan portions were larger, but they happily refill them if you ask. Overall, a comforting meal.

Ok. Clearly, this place is not at a deficit for good reviews and rightfully so! I have eaten here…read morethree times and never been disappointed. Twice I've had the Laksa Noodle Soup with Pork Belly as a protein and the other time I came I had the Beef Stew (Bò Kho) because the first time I was jealous of my buddy's entree. Thus, on my second visit, I switched it up and tried it. 3rd visit, back to the favorite, Laksa Curry and this most recent time I added fried egg on top for a little extra oompf! Although this place is one of several choices in this food hall, and in the local are, I literally make a special point to battle the DMV traffic and pick up a meal there anytime I'm in town. The service is quick and the food is delicious - spice levels appropriately scaled, the quantity of protein in the dish was generous for the portion size, the temperature was hot (not unbearable) and held its heat for decent amount of time while consuming this deliciousness. The vibe of the food hall varies by the day. Some days the tv's by the bar are showing sports games, other nights there may be trivia, and once there was a cool dj. This place is buzzing with a nice vibe no matter the day (of the three days I've been there, lol). This place is a new definition of a value meal. Solid quality, filling, clean tasting. All for about $20. I'll take it.

Balo Kitchen is serving up Asian comfort food and they are definitely hitting the mark because…read moreevery single thing that I had here was delicious. They are nestled in the "The Block" -- a food court in Annandale. On a Thursday night this place was comfortably full with people enjoying their meals at every table. When we got our food it was hot and fresh. I first tried their fried chicken tacos on roti. So unique to add the roti in there and I liked how it was able to hold up and also not be too heavy. I was pretty full after just 1. Then I tried the lemon pepper lime wings, also delicious. The lime initially kind of through me off but quickly began to grow on me. And then my all time favorite were the garlic Lo mein noodles with beef added. My oh my. I would drive to VA just for these if I was craving them. I haven't had good noodles like this since I was in California. And I don't think I mentioned it earlier but the service was spectacular. Everyone is so kind in here! Check it out.

Really enjoyed Snocream company! They specialize in shaved ice with toppings and they are…read moreabsolutely delicious. If you are used to snoball ice this is a little different its very creamy and very reminiscent of ice cream while still having the light texture of shaved ice. It is definitely something you have to experience for yourself. I enjoyed the variety of topping options they had, I was able to get mochi and flan as my toppings while my partner got wafer cookies and oreos. The workers there were nice and patient as we chose our flavors and perused the menu. The store itself is located in a food hall which lends itself to have a variety of seating options. Its a nice entertaining area with a fun projector area playing shows. Great place to hang out overall.

Drove all the way here craving bingsu but was a bit disappointed. The atmosphere was fun and quite…read morecrowded when I arrived! Def is a popular spot! However, upon ordering, they seem to run out of ingredients quickly and we ended up ordering something we're not too fond of. The shaved cream itself was okay. Very sweet. I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to come back here again.

This is a solid, family-friendly place to get Korean dishes!…read more I went here with family members to have lunch - we usually get the bulgogi bento box, which includes sides like picked vegetables and sweet mashed potatoes, a California roll, sticky rice, and a generous portion of the bulgogi beef. At $16, the value of this is wild and will keep me coming back! However, I tried the chicken teriyaki this time and while it was pretty good, it seemed like the sauce was on the thinner side. This caused some bites of chicken to be flavorless that weren't soaked in the teriyaki sauce. Regardless, I still enjoyed it overall! Service was really quick and the servers are very efficient! I also like how they give each guest a bottled water :)

I really wanted to like Yechon, especially because it's one of the well-known Korean restaurants in…read morethe area, but unfortunately, I can't. I found the food overpriced, overly salty, and served in smaller portions, with some key ingredients missing. For the price, I expected much better quality. There are so many Korean restaurants nearby that offer better quality, more authentic flavors, and better value. If you are looking for a good Korean food experience, this wouldn't be my recommendation.

Neat experience. The tofu comes out boiling and there's plenty of accoutrements to add in to create…read morenew flavors with each bite. My favorite was the pickled chayote; would have bought a jar of that if they sold it. Menu was a little confusing to me, just because it was a new style to me and it would tough to get clarification. For example, the bibimpap is listed under soups, so I thought it was a variation of soup with bibimpap elements, but it was traditional bibimpap (still delicious). The kimchi pancake was huge and great as a shareable for 6-8 people, From the outside the restaurant looks tiny, but it's actually really big inside, plenty of seating and a pleasant atmosphere. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters (contrary to the name!). Plenty of options for both. We had a party of 8 and they automatically included gratuity of 20%, but made it very very clear and circled it on the receipt.

I love their sundubu! I always get the pork and beef combo. It is perfection. Their entrees are…read morealso delicious like the seafood pancake/jun. I would highly recommend coming here for a cozy and authentic Korean experience. The interior design pays homage to older Korean housing design. Also the service is efficient and you can call anyone to help you! Great place overall :)

It is my favorite dumpling place. When I want to eat…read moredumpling i always go to the place and eat my favorite soup dumpling. Highly recommend it.

I was told that the tips left for the workers do not actually go to the employees and that the…read moreowner keeps the tip money. If customers leave tips for the servers and other staff, they should receive those tips. I hope the management is more transparent about where customers' tip money goes and treats the workers fairly.

K Chicken, located at 6653 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, Virginia, offers fresh, ultra-crispy…read moreKorean fried chicken, plus a variety of other authentic Korean pub dishes and drinks like soju and beer. A large screen for sports games enhances the cozy pub atmosphere. A friend recommended this place, and our gathering there turned out to be fantastic. We tasted many dishes that were not only delicious--better than those in many Korean spots across the DMV area--but also served in generous portions. We couldn't finish everything, so we had to take some home. The staff was friendly and genuinely hospitable. Though the location is a bit farther from downtown Annandale, it's definitely worth the trip for the tasty Korean chicken, other flavorful dishes, and hearty servings. I highly recommend this restaurant--it's well worth a visit! The food we sampled was excellent, and I highly recommend it! - Seafood Scallion Pancake: Generous portions and a thick pancake loaded with seafood, unlike the flour-heavy pancakes at some other places. Served hot, it was delicious and filling. - Fire Mussels: A shareable appetizer featuring four baked mussels with a smoky flavor. - Army Stew: Served on a hot burner to keep it bubbling, this spicy stew includes ramen noodles, tofu, scallions, sausage, and cheddar cheese in a fiery broth--perfect for chilly, rainy fall days. - Spicy Whelk Salad with Thin Noodles (Gol-baeng-yi Somyun): Ideal pub fare to enjoy with soju. Large enough to share, it comes with julienned vegetables for crunch and freshness, plus a light, spicy sauce made from Gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (chili flakes), vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, tossed with cold, thin noodles. A Korean noodle salad that hits the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This restaurant is renowned for its Korean-style fried chicken, and we ordered some--exceptional: crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, a clear sign they used fresh chicken. - Pa-Dak, a popular Korean boneless chicken dish topped with green onions and served with a flavorful dressing, was just as good as the ones you'd see in KTV shows. - The soy-and-spicy wings featured a soy-based glaze with a well-balanced sweetness and a hint of savory soy. Meanwhile, the spicy version delivered a fiery, sweet kick--quite a departure from the usual gochujang-based sauces--and perfectly complemented the ultra-crispy coating. - Gochujang-seasoned chicken, or Yang Nyeom Chicken, was perfectly fried and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that was finger-licking good!

- delicious crispy chicken! - corn cheese is very cheesy and…read morebuttery - quick service - cute pocha vibes - best japchae ever - chewy, soft, sweet, savory - loved the crab rangoon. different, crispy and glazed with sauce as well