I've been coming to orchid Thai since they first opened and we're not Ramen 101. This is honestly…read moreone of my favorite Thai places. I order 2 dishes consistently and that is the crab fried rice and drunken noodle. They have a full bar and their bartenders Vladmir and Michael always keep up with the drink whether it's 2 customers or a full house. The appetizers are delicious and they even have a discount for state workers ! This is a must go

I love Thai, so when I was in the area for meetings I made a point to stop in. I stopped in around…read morenoon on a Tuesday and ordered take out. The staff greeted me right away and took my order at the counter. I ended up getting the lunch Thai Coconut Soup, medium spice level, with tofu ($15.95) and the dinner size Green Curry, medium spice level, with tofu ($17.95). I learned the lunch portions come with rice and was surprised that this also meant the Tom Kha soup (coconut soup) came with rice. They estimated 15-20 minutes for my order to be ready and I grabbed a seat at the front of the restaurant to wait. The restaurant itself is pretty modern, there is a large par and a good amount of seating inside. While I was there, I saw some business people come through and it started getting busier as it was peak lunch hours. This would be a great spot for a business meeting, date, or dinner and drinks with friends. My order didn't take too long, and I brought it home with me to enjoy. All the food was still nice and hot and I was actually surprised by the portion of rice. Between the two dishes I ordered there's easily enough food for 3-4 meals, especially with the rice portion. I like pouring my curry onto the rice to soak in all the flavor and I should have used less of the rice, but it was still flavorful and very filling. The green curry I had also had asparagus in it, which was new for me but tasted great. I love when seasonal veggies are used in dishes and asparagus was great with the peppers and tofu. The Tom Kha soup was also tasty but both dishes could have been a bit spicier for me, next time I'm going to get more spicy than medium. Overall, I'm glad I tried this spot.

If you want to have fun with your friends, great prices on food and drinks, and you can even enjoy…read morea family atmosphere (before too late because this does get pretty lit later in the evening), then make sure to visit BK! Don't forget to ask for the best waitress, Belle!!!! Belle is the sweetest and best server ever!!!! You better be nice to her too!!

This was our second time here for dinner. Both times we came, the restaurant was somewhat busy but…read morenot too packed or anything. The staff were really nice but seemed busy and somewhat forgetful. We ordered food pho last night and it took over 30minutes. We were worried when another table that arrived after usgot their pho before we did. We reminded them only to find out that our order didn't go through. We ordered these beef rolled in la lot and it was delicious. The only thing we complained was the bitter cucumbers. I would go back to try the other sampler platters. The pho was pretty good for the special. The portions were big and filling. We sat in the back so we could chat and eat. There were karaoke going on in the front side of the restaurant and it was loud. If we were there to karaoke, it would have been pretty fun.

Great restaurant for Vietnamese food!…read more We got spicy garlic wings, pho beef, bun bo hue, spicy lemongrass chicken, bun thit nuong, and grilled pork banh mi. The portion sizes were perfect! If you want an appetizer the spicy garlic wings are where it's at! They are crispy and delicious!! There is a small parking structure behind the restaurant. If it's full there is plenty of street parking. The staff were kind, welcoming, and attentive. We are definitely coming back!

I have yet to try this spot... BUT. back in 2020-2022 when I…read morewas all about gig-delivering, I was always so excited when I picked up orders from Coriander! The ambience is chill AF, with an easily a low-key sophistication! The food looks and smells ridiculously divine! Every time I did pick up, the ladies at the front? Consistently welcoming, attentive and whatever that IT thing that makes you want to come back.

The service was quick and friendly. The pho was delicious. Worked near here for 12 years and have…read morenever been. Mad I kept passing on it. Definitely going again.

Came here on a Monday for lunch. We arrived a little past noon and the place was packed…read more They have a few tables in the front and about four tables in the back. Menu is limit but doable for a lunch crowd. Technically, you are supposed to order first and then get a seat. Service was great. As busy as they were, they were able to find us a seat and get our food rather quickly. I got the pho. Huge portion with a lots of noodles. It really hit the spot on a cold day.

Thai Canteen has been around for all long as I can remember, before all the new, modern Thai spots…read morestarted popping up all over Midtown. There's a reason this original spot stuck around for so long.. consistent, delicious, and open late night! #25 Bamee Bphet Yang 5/5* Duck Egg Noodle Soup is why I come here! Thai Canteen is the ONLY Thai spot that makes this duck noodle soup. Noodles are so plump and springy like the texture of freshly made ramen noodles. The broth is intense in flavor, amped up by the honey roasted duck and has this slightly salty, sweet umami taste. If it weren't for the "No MSG" red letters stamped on the menu board, I would've thought this soup had some MSG. The flavor is THAT delicious where you can't really pinpoint where it's coming from. #24 Gkuay Dtlow Reur (Boat Noodles) 3/5* The thin pho Noodles were fresh and cooked perfectly al dente, but the soup itself was lacking that beefy richness. The broth was watered down and bland. #26 Pad Thai Noodles with Tofu 5/5* Good portion size that is shareable for two. The soft tofu is plump and soaked up the pad thai sauce well. There's just enough sauce without the dish being overly saucy. The flavor is richer and less sticky sweet than other Thai places, making this more savory with a just slight hint of tamarind sweetness. Happy Hour Eggs Over Rice 1/5* This popped up on the Happy Hour menu one time and it is exactly what the name says. Just an egg omlette over a mound of white rice. The egg was overcooked, dry, and lacked any flavor. Even at HH prices, this is a hard pass. The location and hours are so convenient smack in the middle of downtown. You order at the counter, choose any seat, and the food comes out fast. Water is self service. This makes for a good lunch spot if you're short on time but want a good cooked meal. They have both after work HH and late night HH. There's a small bar inside as well and patio seating on the side.

the food was good the service was ok. food prep and delivery…read moreto my group was not too long. food still hot when it hit the table. ambiance - was ok for the group. food smelled good and looked great. service was acceptable. left a nice tip on the table for whoever stuck cleaning up after us. we had a messy food fight.

Went here with my daughter because she said it was good! She was right . As soon as we entered we…read morewere greeted and seated. I really liked the location and atmosphere. Our person was beautiful Bella. Her style was delightful and I truly appreciated that. Shout out to everyone who was working that day. The hospitality was on point! Spicy Edame - very good No Half Steppin Roll - very good Tempura - Nope Unknown - Forgot name of daughters roll it was really good too! Would I go back? Definitely

Wedashi is hidden in downtown on 18th off of J street in a building that's nondescript…read more They seem to have a fairly extensive Sushi menu, but frankly it was difficult to read because the restaurant is extremely dark with poor lighting. The bar area, which was fairly busy with late in the day pre-happy hour drinkers, has much better lighting, and if it wasn't for the uncomfortable looking bar-seats, I may have selected to sit there. I wasn't comfortable ordering sushi because the vibe is rather odd, so I went with a safer option of the teriyaki chicken. The waitress assured me that it was really delicious. The meal I ordered included miso soup, salad, teriyaki chicken and rice. The miso soup was delicious. It was piping hot, filled with plenty of tofu, and really enjoyable. The salad was in a much larger bowl than I anticipated, and I like the fact that it was cold crispy, and the dressing wasn't overly sweet, overall it was a tasty salad. The teriyaki chicken and rice were a completely different story. The rice was not warm, and in fact, it tasted stale. It definitely was not freshly made. The teriyaki chicken had a very thin bland sauce over it and is not reminiscent of a properly made teriyaki chicken. The worst part was that the chicken was cold. So apparently it must've been premade and then maybe they ran it through some sauce or threw sauces on top of it. I don't know like pretty much pushed it around on my plate. I would have let the waitress know, but she completely disappeared after the food was brought to my table. I guess when I look like I was done pushing the food around my plate, another waitress showed up and brought me a to go container, and my check She asked me about my meal and I let her know about the chicken and rice and she immediately apologized and said that she would bring me some chicken to replace what I had. The customer service/ Eve made the situation better than it had been. Thank you again, Eve When I was going over my check, I noticed that there was an undisclosed service fee that had been added onto my check. I have no idea what the service fee was for, and I don't know if it's even noted on the menu, but if it is, it must be in really fine print, and it situations like this that feel a little shady. There was also a separate line item notating that if I wanted to pay with cash that they were offering a small amount off the tab for the cash payment. Overall, this was just a really a strange experience, more than likely I won't be going back.

Great food and the owner is incredibly sweet. When he learned my daughter was stealing my Pho broth…read morebecause it was so good he brought her a bowl on the house. Don't make the mistake of thinking this is a mall/food court meal due to the location. This is absolutely delicious, fresh, and authentic Vietnamese food. We'll definitely be back.

Great service, there can be a wait since they are low on staff which is fine because the service is…read moreexcellent. Great guy and great food. Broth was super good and portions were great. Definitely coming back again!

I've been here a few times and enjoy the food, drinks and service every time…read more On my last visit, I ordered the tofu pho to go, and loved the variety of toppings they include- Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, etc. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were a good portion and ended up being 2 meals for me. I like the clean, light and airy atmosphere; I ordered at the bar and the windows were open, letting in a nice breeze while I waited for my food. My friends and I have been here a few times for noodles and cocktails and appreciate the good service even when they've been busy. Parking is street parking. Thanks, we'll be back!

I haven't been to this location for a few years! The Natomas location shut down so this is the last…read moreSaigon Alley left. Parking is metered along the street so it can be tough because they're in a prime midtown location. The Saigon Pho is good but it's not like a regular bowl at a hood mom and pop pho shop. The meat cuts are OK. The broth is clean and tastes good. I give it a solid 4/5. The garlic noodles are really good. It doesn't have any meat with it though. Service was fast and friendly. Plenty of seats upstairs also.