My go-to spot. Love the food. The warmth. The people!…read more It's consistent in every possible way. And my favorite spot to take friends who rave about other pho spots... yeah right.

Go here JUST FOR THE BROTH. Never did I think Pho both could be buttery and clean but they do…read moresomething different here. Never need anything else. On the side a solid imperial rolls and side of grilled pork were an amazing accompaniment. I will for sure be back as this is such an unassuming neighborhood joint. They should be proud!

About a 1-1.5: Not sure what is going on with Noodle Box, but their consistency in terms of the…read morefood preparation and flavors, along with their drink menu, needs a lot of work. We have enjoyed this semi-fast casual Thai eatery for their noodle dishes and their teas - however, the noodles have been constantly overcooked, being gummy and overly 'swollen'; the sauces are hardly dressing any of the ingredients. The drinks, in which we usually find refreshing, are super watered down and flavored with artificial syrups, making them undrinkable. We have left tossing multiple items, as they were just inedible. In addition, the space just has this unpleasant sewage-like odor, which isn't great if you plan on dining in. Staff are pretty friendly. No dice, Noodle Box. Limited metered street parking can be found in the area. +inconsistent preparation of entrees +watered down, artificial drinks +limited metered street parking in the area

We love this place! We had green tea with mango Boba and passionfruit green tea with strawberry…read moreBoba large size. Two teas came to a total of $12.14. The food smelled so good in this little shop. It's quaint plenty of CD and the food comes out hot and fast. Our Boba tea was excellent on a hot day. And they were very hospitable. Can't wait to come back to the noodle box.

Very great service and delicious food, servers always nice and welcoming. Drinks are very good and…read moreplates always look 10/10

When you are looking for something you like to have but is a bit different than before, it is best…read moreto take a look and consider a new place to explore. For us, we were talking to an artist in the Torpedo Art Studio in Old Town Alexandria, admiring the work he did. It got then we started talking about lunch as he was from Hong Kong. He mentioned we go across the street and try something he liked as it was something he would have back home. So, taking his advice we walked across the street and went to Mai Thai. It was a good suggestion. We went in and had a seat. Our waitress (a wonderful woman from Guam) gave some advice and we to some time to think. In the end we decided to start with Spring Rolls. This is the freshest sliced roll of crispy veggie combinations of lettuce, celery, mixed veggies wrapped in a thin wrap and served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. It was truly fresh and tasty. The dipping sauce was unique and made this worth a meal by itself. Then, being a cold day outside, soup seemed to be a good thing for lunch. We selected some traditional bowls of soup. First was TOM KA. It was a combination of vegetables and tofu in a coconut broth with mushrooms and fresh herbs. The soup had a tint of white. It was light and tasty. It was at a room temperature which is the way you have soup in Thailand. It was refreshing and light. Next we had TOM YUM. This is a combination made from slices of chicken in a lemongrass soup with fresh mushrooms, cilantro, scallions, galangal, kaffir-lime leaves, and Thai spices. The broth was light and traditional. If you wanted more spice our hostess brought it to you. Again, this was the way I had it when I was working in the rural areas of Thailand. Nothing fancy. Nothing simple. It was true home cooking that was served to you in a method truly Thai. The lunch was simple, but the way you would eat in Thailand. The taste and flavor was what to expect. The team is wonderful and friendly. The price was fine. It was good to find Mai Thai. And maybe being told about it from an artists does make it true to say that "Art is in the eye (and mouth) of the beholder."

We ordered to go a couple of times from Saigon Rolls now and we love their food. Their pho is good,…read morebut for us, their stand out dishes are their bahn xeo and vermicelli dishes. I love that we've found a Vietnamese restaurant in old town that offers more than pho! (Nothing against pho, I love pho, but sometimes I just want other Vietnamese dishes without needing to go all the way out to Eden Center.)

I arrived seeking a vegan bun hue, a spicy lemongrass soup. I was told this was not available, but…read morethe vegetarian menu nonetheless had some worthwhile selections on it. My lemongrass tofu arrived sizzling in a hot bowl, and possessed an abundance of flavor. It came with a size of aromatic jasmine rice and separate vegetables, some of which I liked and some I did not want, but at least having them separated gave me the ability to choose. My green Thai tea was strongly flavored and something sweet gave me a bigger charge than I anticipated. As I was hungry, adding some rolls was not a bad decision. There is a great vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in the suburbs, but for anyone who wants to be in downtown Alexandria, this place has some quality to offer.

Everything was so delicious. I got the Fuji roll and it was so good!! The service was amazing.read more

Flew into DCA and was looking for late night dinner…read more The portion and food were decent, located In the corner of the heart of old town. The area is so cute. Restaurant environment was typical westernized Japanese place. The restaurant had two levels and maybe a basement for night life, not sure.

I would to say Thank You to Ms. Brittany for making my birthday weekend wonderful. This was my…read morefirst time at this place and I really enjoyed the food, and the service. Thank you for your smooth Bartending skills and my first espresso martini. If you want authentic Italian dish and for brunch this will be the spot to come to. Also saying thank you to the lady that forget to put on her glasses she gave me good history on the authentic of the food. I wish I would had taken out pictures. The only suggestions is to have the fried zucchini a little harder to give a crunch. I would still order it.

juliana was an amazing server and deserves the entire world. would come back here just for her!…read morehost (forgot his name!) also super sweet!

Whole crispy branzino! Very nice! Their seafood tom yum soup is also nicely done, with mussels,…read morescallop, and prawn. That bang bang shrimp is really bang'ing, with nice sauce and served on a bed of crispy wonton strips. Their yuzu cocktail is smooth and delicious, not overly sweet. Love their decors (see my photos). Rare for a restaurant to be so tastefully decorated. Next door, there is Alice, a bar that opens at night. Same menu (for dishes), but more cocktails they said. A really lovely Thai restaurant in old town Alexandria. We will be back. Came here for early lunch on a Wednesday. It was not crowded. They provide attentive and efficient service. We did not have to wait long for our dishes.

Got takeaway Crying Tiger. It was excellent. High quality beef, delicious flavors, and very fairly…read morepriced. I would come back and recommend! Thank you for a good dinner.

I ordered the Salmon combination which was supposed to come with sashimi (no rice) but instead they…read moreserved me sushi and the salmon was not tender as if it had been sliced fo some time. sashimi is supposed to be sliced when ordered to preserve the freshness and texture.

Great food, friendly service and people, nice ambiance but a bit small. Worth checking out!read more

Small and cozy. The service was good and the waitress made note of what I wanted removed and…read moreswapped in my ramen. The food was delicious. My friend started off with the Geso Tempura (squid leg) and he loved it. I don't like squid so I can't comment on that. I got the Spicy Miso Ramen and it was absolutely the best ramen I've ever had. Coming from someone who doesn't really eat ramen (not a broth person, I'm working on it ) I will definitely be back for that. I removed the memna and the kikurage and added shiitake, spinach and chili oil. Also got a side of brussel sprouts and they were perfectly crispy and seasoned. 10/10. All the food came out hot but not scorching. Can't wait to go back!!

Great 5* option. My…read moretwo go-to options are the Gin Ramen with Beef Bulgogi or the Tan Tan Men with Spicy Minced Pork Marinated. Both have a pork broth. One is with egg noodles and the other wheat noodles. This time, I had the Gin Ramen. So, so good. Great flavors, toppings, and noodles. Spice it up if you want. The atmosphere is fun too. Always busy especially on weekend nights. They have a nice bar seating too. Small TV option always seems to have a game on. Definitely on my rotation for great places to dine. Give them a try. Let me know what you think!?

A fantastic sandwich location. I love a good sandwich!…read more I was able to place an order for pick up just before I got on the train to head back. Brilliant! I will definitely for this again on my next trip. I ordered a BLT on multigrain, and a PBJ w/honey drizzle on sourdough. The PBJ is off the kids menu. I'll ask for extra peanut butter and jelly so it's to my liking. I couldn't tell if there was honey on it, it could have been. The BLT was fantastic. I loved that it was not oiled high with all the ingredients. A simple sandwich. It fit the bill and didn't over fill me. A true classic. The multi grain bread was the best! I need to find out where that is from. It was that good. I hope I'm able to try the tuna fish and the egg salad sandwiches sometime they look delish! The staff were quiet, but got the job done. There is a small bar like area to eat in, and outdoor tables in a covered area to enjoy your sandwich.

Great little sandwich shop!…read more It's very popular at noontime. I took a break from my 4 hour long painting class upstairs in the Torpedo Factory to snag a bite. My timing was good, because I arrived right before a work group of maybe 10 people or so came into place their orders. In addition to a substantive sandwich menu, which includes both hot and cold sandwiches, there's plenty of beverage (including wine) and snack selections. Wearing an oil paint-smudged apron (FYI: the reality is that you're still going to get paint on your clothes even wearing an apron), I aptly ordered the Torpedo Artist. The Torpedo Artist is a hot Panini-like sandwich. You can select your type of meat, cheese and toppings. By default it includes lettuce, sweet peppers and deli oil. My sandwich was well-crafted with plenty of turkey and Swiss cheese. However, I didn't especially like this sandwich. I wish I had asked them to hold the deli oil because it was overly pungent with oregano. All I could taste in my sandwich was oregano. But older and wiser now, I know in the future that if I have them hold the deli oil, I'll end up with a great and tasty sandwich.