On a hot, hazy Friday afternoon in July, after a physical therapy appointment, I felt a bit…read morepeckish. With the Air Quality Index at 192 (unhealthy), I decided to try a nearby Just Salad, for a healthy salad. This was my first visit. I could eat a salad every day. The restaurant was bright, clean, and welcoming, with a colorful mural adding to the upbeat atmosphere. I built my own salad with shredded kale, extra-crisp romaine, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Greek medley (red onion, house-cooked chickpeas, and cucumber), crunchy wonton strips, shaved Parmesan, and honey mustard vinaigrette. For protein, I chose the newly introduced Gochujang chicken coated in flavorful bibigo sauce. Damian prepared my order quickly, and Kiansa's cheerfully checked me out. For just under $13, the portion was generous and a great value. Fresh, crisp, and crunchy in every bite; just the way I like it.

I ordered my salad online for pickup at the Just Salad located at 1919 Pennsylvania Ave, with a…read morescheduled pickup time of 12:15 PM. Unfortunately, I ended up waiting almost 45 minutes for my order. When I asked about receiving a refund, I was told I could not receive one because the order was placed online. Just as I was asking for the refund, my order was finally ready at 12:55 PM. I really enjoy the salads at Just Salad, but the service at this location was very disappointing. A 45-minute wait for an online pickup order is unacceptable, especially during a workday lunch break. I hope the location improves its online order process and customer service.

My first time here: I saw chicken Caesar salad on the menu and I ordered it…read more What I got was an unnecessarily oversized salad with minimal chicken in it, overdressed with a dressing that is NOT Caesar dressing (and way too vinegary that burns your lips) on a bed of DARK greens WITH tomato and cucumbers (which a Caesar salad shouldn't have) and over-burnt croutons. That and a Vitaminwater for a sum total of $18.24. Not sure if I'll be a patron to this place again.

I happened to be in the area and was hungry (I didn't eat breakfast), but I didn't feel like going…read moreto whole foods like I usually do. It was closer to lunch when I came in, so I decided to get a steak and cheese sandwich instead of a breakfast menu item. I also got an iced latte, which didn't come with sugar. I had to add that in myself. But the sandwich was delicious. My only complaint is that it was way too oily it was dripping a lot as I ate. But the sandwich was cooked well, and I enjoyed the standard toppings. They have a pretty diverse menu. I recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

Pow Pow is a 100% vegan, fast casual, pan-Asian restaurant in DC! There were so many things I…read morewanted to try, but ended up getting the: - Fried cashew mozzarella (Taiwanese fried cashew buffalo mozzarella croquettes drizzled with Korean spicy ketchup): The cashew "cheese" was interesting: while it wasn't reminiscent of mozzarella, it was still tasty. Super crispy! The spicy ketchup was the perfect condiment. - Generals Chick'n (Taiwanese fried plant-based Chick'n, tomato, seared broccoli & scallions with generals sauce): Overall, I liked this dish- the chick'n was perfectly crunchy and tender, the sauce was flavorful, and the signature rice was well-cooked (in fact, I regretted getting half salad/half rice instead of full rice). However, the sauce was a bit too gloopy and sweet for my taste, and the broccoli didn't seem super fresh. The ambiance is good: lots of seating, nice view of the city. Service is fast and friendly: you order on an iPad and pick up at the counter. Located within a quick walk to the Metro so very accessible. 8/10 would recommend!

I picked up food to go and it was scrumptious! Also they did it quickly…read more It would be nice in the future, if they open a restaurant where you can dine in. Vegan Hibachi?? I liked the sauces that they used on our dishes. I am doing this from memory but we go 3 Teriyaki dinners with the faux chicken. Often the substitute for chicken in Vegan places is hard to chew but not at Pow Pow. We hope you open more places. There are a lot Vegans in DC and it's growing.

Homey vegan restaurant in DuPont circle that serves plant-based American fare, desserts, and…read morevarious drinks. The interior is warm and inviting and casual enough for a coffee and cake rendezvous as well as a full meal with drinks. Service is just as warm and inviting. Staff was helpful and patient with answering questions about the menu. I ordered the fried artichoke sandwich with fries. The artichokes were crispy, tangy and tender. It was stuffed in a toasted sub roll with arugula, tofu and sun dried tomato jam. A lemon aioli was drizzled over the sandwich stuffing. The sandwich had a firm texture and crisp, and very flavorful. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. My companion loved his chili relleno with rice and beans. For dessert we shared a chocolate chip cannoli. It was a powdered sugar cannoli shell filled with a creamy filling and sweet chocolate chips. Will be back!

very happy with my experience at dc vegan! the atmosphere is very relaxed and wasn't super loud…read morewhile i was there. there have indoor seating as well as a cute little lifted patio! i did miss the location and walk by it 2-3x before i identified that dc vegan was UP the stairs--definitely something to note before going. the food was a 10/10! i really enjoyed my chicken caesar salad, and the cauliflower wings are divine! i can't even describe how much i enjoyed the carrot cake. it also wasn't difficult to find something that didn't contain any of my allergens, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu items. if i am ever in dc again, i will definitely be coming back! one of my favorite vegan restaurants for sure.

Tiny store front with dynamite hoagies hero subs what level you want to call them. Is a handcrafted…read morehero a thing? A boutique sub? It might be now. Look, it's a great sandwich with freshly made ingredients that if you don't get there early enough they'll run out. Ran in before a show at the 9:30 club. Needed a quick bite and it was great. I had the special chicken chicken parm parm that was so many cuts above my local pizzeria. My concert buddy had the French dip (with a side cup of au jus). Hit the spot after being in the rain and satisfied for the next few hours at 9:30.

A little pricey, but overall worth it for where it's located. Was at 9:30 club and decided to grab…read morea quick lunch. This place was recommended by staff at 9:30 and I really liked it! The service was good and I really dug the vibe inside even though it's extremely tight. For a sub and a soda and tip it came to almost $30 BUT...the sub was literal perfection. Probably the best sub I've had in DC so I didn't mind splurging but not sure I'd be able to afford going here often.

Taqueria Xochi is a one of the many stalls at The Square food hall located next to a bar and a…read morefancier sit-down restaurant, Casa Teresa. Most people were dressed in professional clothing (seems like a popular post-work happy hour spot), but my friend and I showed up in athleisure and open-toed shoes (like silicone slides). We wanted tacos this past Tuesday, and this Taqueria Xochi location was the most convenient. It was also Cinco de Mayo, so maybe we were being a bit performative (I'm joking). Many online reviews say this location is expensive in particular, and indeed it was. With the happy hour pricing (yes, HAPPY HOUR), I paid over $31 for three al pastor tacos and Margherita after tax and tip. However, the worst offense is how long we had to wait for food. The line to order was pretty long (~10 minutes), but I waited 30 minutes for my food and my friend waited close to 55. There was only one employee cooking/making the food and two others assembling food and making drinks. All three were clearly doing their best, to be clear, but the wait was too long. HH TACO AL PASTOR - 5 + normally, this is $6 per taco The tortillas were dry and stale, which is better than greasy and soggy, I guess. The al pastor was quite flavorful and well-seasoned. Overall, pretty disappointing since the tortilla is half of the taco. HH MARGHERITA - 10 This was literally an 8 oz. clear plastic cup with 90% ice and 10% liquid. I cannot believe this was $10 and "happy hour" pricing. It was incredibly strong, so if you're looking to get the buzz quick, this is your drink because it was not tasty whatsoever. However, I'd argue that it would be cheaper and equally effective to down a shot of tequila. I finished my food before my friend got his. He got a side of tortilla and morita salsa for us to share, which was lightly spicy and smoky. Quite delicious, but we agreed there was not enough dip for the chips. Overall, this Taqueria Xochi was a miss for us in terms of food quality, service, and pricing. I'm open to trying a different location (three others in the DMV) to see if the experience is any better!

This is a solid taco spot in The Square food hall. I've ordered delivery from another location…read morebefore, so I wanted to give this location a shot during my lunch break recently. Orders are placed on the kiosk and the staff is available to answer any questions. The tacos were ready pretty quickly. There's plenty of seating near the taco stand plus throughout the food hall. The Shroom Adobada taco was super flavorful! It was my favorite of the three. Definitely one of the best mushrooms tacos I've have in DC. The chorizo taco was also pretty good and had just enough spice to it. The tinga taco was good, but probably my least favorite out of the three. I think it was a bit on higher price side for lunch, but I'll definitely be returning to check out happy hour.

One my favorite places for sandwiches in dc the crunchy boy is very classic sandwich with potato…read morechips in it adding some texture. Service is friendly and nice. It's quick depending on how many orders there are. The inside is pretty nice but it's small.

I've ordered sandwiches from here a few times from now and I can't say that I love them…read more When it comes to subs and sandwiches everyone has different preferences. For me it comes down to fresh breads, quality ingredients, thoughtful assembly and one of the most important for me ... balanced ratio of ingredients. Each time I've ordered, the ratio of ingredients has been what has thrown me off. The subs are large and the bread is fresh, but between the massive amounts of shredded lettuce and the thickness of the bread, the meat on my turkey sandwich gets swallowed alive to where I'm constantly opening it up to look for and re-adjust. The ingredients though do seem fresh, so it's not a matter of never trying other sandwiches in the future. I just haven't found one yet that would be worth a repeat...so it's not that there is not potential.

Yum! As a gluten free gal, this was a slam dunk for me. The whole menu was gluten free! Honestly,…read morethe way it should be with mexican food. I tried three of the veggie tacos- mushroom, kale and potato, and eggplant. All delish! Thich tortillas that didn't disintegrate during delivery as well. I also got a mushroom quesadilla for a little comfort food and it was a great size for a side. Chips were pretty good, dip options were amazing. I also got a hibiscus tea and it was flavorful and wonderful. The meal was thoughtfully packed for delivery and I enjoyed the flavors and textures of everything a lot. No surprise that this place came highly recommended to me!

This quick but quality new find deserves a shout out!!…read more Food: Gluten free Mexican cuisine that can be made dairy free too! Score! I had sweet potato nachos with DF cheese; they were satisfying and had a unique sweetness. And it was the perfect size for lunch. Service: You order at counter, wait for them to call you, and then take your tray of food to your seat. Ambiance: cute! Clearly an old home. Extra searing upstairs if needed.