I haven't been to Chef Tobias' restaurant in a long while, so I was excited to try 1123 and it did…read morenot disappoint. The decor was lovely and the ambiance represented an upscale experience in my opinion. They even offered free champagne and it was good! My friend and I tried: the Sticky Ribs Suya, Jerk-Braised Short Ribs with Curry Pea Risotto, Oxtail Mac & Cheese, and the Suya-Spiced Lamb Chops. All of the food was absolutely delicious, my only gripe would be that the lamb chops didn't come with enough green beans. The "Up All Night" (their version of an espresso martini) was also pretty good. Next time, I'd opt to get a traditional espresso martini though. Lastly, the service was outstanding. Our waitress was very kind, attentive, and timely. We even left her an extra tip. If I had to make a suggestion, the big ape could be moved elsewhere. It really does take up too much space.

My boo has been telling me he wanted to take us to this spot for a while so we finally tip toed…read moreourselves over there this past Saturday (April 25th). We were going to an outside event, but because the rain and cold we decided to go ahead and try this spot out. And it did not disappoint at all! We did not have a reservation so when we walked in it was packed we were a little worried. But nope we were able to get a table because someone who made reservations didn't come so we were able to slide right on in. We started out with a couple of drinks I believe it was a 1123 punch. It was alright but the drinks I got later made up for that drink not hitting. My boo he ordered the waygu egg rolls and they were fire ok! We also ordered the fried chicken fried deviled and they were so good. Never thought I would like fried deviled eggs. For our entree he ordered the jerk chicken meal and I got the crab risotto, scallops, and spicy broccolini. When I tell you my scallops were so tender and the risotto was so damn cheesy! Lord have mercy! Now to the drinks...so we tried a Hennessy drink can't remember the name was STRONG then my last drink was a nice fruity drink which hit as well. The inside of the restaurant is very much given upscale date night and nice vibes and the DJ was playing those tracks! The only reason I didn't give them 5-stars is the price. They automatically add 20% gratuity and the prices for the food were a little high. But other than those I would love to come back and maybe just sit at the bar during the week day just to see how the vibes are during the week versus the weekend vibes. And how could I forget the complimentary champagne...not a full glass though...lol

I love a good choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, and this spot nails it. All the…read moreingredients are well-seasoned and super fresh. What I really appreciate is that there's no hidden cost when customizing your bowl--everything's upfront. Nothing worse than getting to the register and being nickel-and-dimed after placing your order. Great value, great flavor. I'll definitely be back! P.S. -- They also have really good cookies! And trust me, I'm a big cookie snob, so that's saying something.

This is one of the first places I frequented after moving to the area several years ago. This is…read moreKorean comfort food to me and everything I would expect a bowl to be. There is no other way to describe it. My go-to has never changed. The signature Kimchi crunch bowl that consists of purple rice, roasted chicken, sesame seeds, scallions , kimchi, bean sprouts, crispy garlic, a variety of vegetables and the ginger carrot sauce to top it off. The food is always delicious and tastes fresh. The prices are fair and the service is always good. I no longer live close to this location, but don't mind making the trip when I feel for some SeoulSpice. Maybe I'll try something else on my next visit.

I've been here before for the sushi burritos, and this visit was just as good as the last. I…read moreordered the Winning Vegas burrito and it did not disappoint. The smoked salmon with crab, avocado, and cream cheese was packed with flavor without feeling heavy. I really like that it hits the balance of being filling while still feeling like a relatively healthy option. It's a family run business, which makes the experience even better. The customer service was terrific and the inside of the restaurant was extremely clean, which always matters to me. Only small gripe is that if you are not paying attention, you can definitely drive right past it. Parking can also be a little sparse unless you use the garage near the Safeway. That said, I'll absolutely be back.

Love their Sushi Burritos. They are huge and they don't skimp on the filling. They also have great…read morevegetarian options. Service is fast and friendly. The restaurant inside is nothing fancy but we love to get take out.

Incredible place! I loved the food, customer service, and the atmosphere. It's a great location and…read moreambience. My group enjoyed the pan-fried grandma's dumplings, korean friend 'chicken', and scallion pancakes, among other great items. Desserts are also a highlight here, we loved the caramelized apple sweet buns. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Alison Amazing food service and ambiance with plenty of…read moreoptions for any diet. The restaurant is really cute too with plenty of plants. We got grandma's noodles, janchi bento, broccoli and fried chicken bento and pistachio cake. The janchi bento and cake were my favorite but everything was great. I also love the QR code ordering concept. I'll come back with my husband!

This is a bistro version of Korean food but it is surprisingly good, if not authentic. Christmas…read moreshopping at PG PLAZA leads to the inevitable chorus of "I'm hungry" from my kids who are always angling for a way to eat "out" food. After considering our options, we settled for Bonchon as likely a more healthy option. Wrong. We walked in and the lady had an attitude. Knowing Koreans like Jamaicans always have an attitude, I persevered in telling her that we needed a table for 7. The restaurant was totally empty as it was a Wednesday night, and her furrow dropped even lower when I told the kids no Thai teas or boba at 7pm as this was dinner not a treat and it was too much sugar lol. We ordered 16 wings with soy garlic and spicy sauce, Korean tacos, chicken fried rice, vegetarian udon noodle soup with mushroom, bulgogi bibimbap and a chicken bibimbap. The long and short of it was, the food was good and most people cleaned their plate. They don't have a kid's menu so I usually have my 14 yo daughter and 6yo son share an entree because she's picky and he's greedy. My 10yo son ordered chicken fried rice which was MASSIVE. I gave his sister and his brother some rice, and he also had some Wings and one of his sister's tacos. I heard not a peep as he devoured every bite. It was a quiet meal. We do a lot of chatting at the table normally and it wasn't that late! My 17 yo son-who eats like it's his full time job - couldn't finish his bulgogi bibimbap ( or so we thought). He asked for a box and then ate it all out of the to go box. The 10yo got an extra lunch out of the chicken fried rice even after sharing with his siblings and my oldest daughter (20) got 2 full meals from her spicy chicken bibimbap. There were rave reviews on the spicy wings, Korean tacos with both soy garlic and spicy chicken and the chicken bulgogi. My son who ordered the bulgogi didn't rave but he did fully make a glutton of himself, so I'd say that speaks for itself. I had the noodle soup and it was massive. It made a comfortable three meals for me and the broth was so nicely seasoned- it would be PERFECT for being sick and ordering carry away. Overall, I think the bad reviews are for the service. She was efficient, the food was plated beautifully and it was all good. The only standout mistake was she forgot my daughter's order of kimchi and when she brought it, it had not fermented wholly and it was SWEET!!??!!!! The mind REELS. We did not enjoy it. If you like kimchi, maybe don't order it here lol. Overall 3.5/5 rounding up instead of down because she wasn't rude, just morose and terse, and the food was amazing.

I love Bonchon Such a delicious menu!…read moreI recommend the spicy strips, chicken Katsu, all of the Bulgogi beef dishes and the popcorn shrimp.. They also have some new sausage skewers and they are amazing And their donuts for dessert are incredible Definitely a wonderful place to get lunch and dinner You will definitely leave stuffed and satisfied

This humble campus restaurant still has the best Taiwanese beef noodle soup in town (and anywhere…read morein the U.S.., imo). Also, highly recommended and super tasty are the chicken with basil and ginger on rice, ground pork on rice and hard boiled egg, and the tomato shrimp on rice. Service is friendly and fast, and bubble tea is excellent, too.

I would give it a 4 just because it's local business and it's Taiwanese (satisfy my cravings for…read morehome food) but tbh it's a 3.5 probably, not the best of food and taste but it's decent. I had sooo many meals from here since I went to UMD. When I crave for rice dish or a cozy beef noodles soup, I always go to this spot. Honestly, it's not up to par as to Taiwanese restaurants in Rockville, but it's also not mediocre and it's quite good value for the price. One thing I have to give it a solid 4/4.5 is the popcorn chickens and fried snacks, it's huge in portion and taste very close to actual Taiwan flavor. It always comes out piping hot and juicy. Very satisfying. On the other hand the drinks are meh, I'd rather walk a little further for other brand's boba milk teas. It's more of a food cafe than for drinks. I would recommend for students and staffs at UMD, but I won't go there if I have to purposely drive to this place. I believe there's better somewhere else but it's very convenient and solid lunch for UMD. (UMD don't really have too much Taiwanese food options, this is about it)

OMG I can't believe I let almost a month go by without writing this! We went for DGD's birthday…read moredinner back in March and it was terrific. Parking isn't fun - there is a big garage across a very busy street, and it's free, but man! taking your life in your hands to cross? No thanks! Anyway, we had to wait somewhere around 5 minutes, which isn't bad considering how busy it was on a Saturday evening. We were just extra glad that (1) we had a reservation and (2) we made it for early. Our server was very efficient and took good care of us, although not especially friendly or fun. It's OK, since we make our own fun, and there are times when I at least prefer less interaction. I don't know that any of my family members were bothered by it. The food was excellent and it's always fun to cook your own. One other thing we were very glad of and that is we were finishing up when they cranked up the KPop music to ear-splitting volume. I guess on a weekend night at 7 pm you should be prepared to skip the conversation!

Food quality is very low. $29.99 Option A wasn't worth it…read more KPOT is much better. Service was good but the waitress's perfume was so strong and it spoiled our appetite.

Forgot I came here five years ago well came again and enjoyed it just as much as I did last time…read morethe basil fried rice being the star of the show and the duck rolls being something new and delicious. Much more I would like to try hope to not let this visit be as long as the last

Always Fresh Affordable…read more Convenient Friendly Great Quality of ingredients Accurate order preparation each visit

We came here for Valentine's Day. Managed to snag a reservation for 5 PM, right when they open, at…read morethe sushi bar. The staff were all absolutely lovely. And we even got a cute little Valentines gift. I can't say enough nice things about our server - she was so great. Sitting at the sushi bar was neat as we got to see everything being made. We also got to try some complimentary bites. Great experience! The cocktails were crazy good. Everything we ordered was delicious. The salmon usuzukuri was so good we ordered it twice. The Kobe baller was another standout. The scallops were also fantastic. Such a yummy meal! Highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

I might give them another shot given the rave reviews, but tonight I'm disappointed. At this point,…read moreI haven't even seen my check so the price is not the issue, but the service and overall flavor for the price point definitely are. My Hotote crudo app which should be served cold was served cold on a super hot plate which means by the time I ate it, it was thus weird hot/semi-luke warm temp and honestly, not appetizing. I tried the Moriawase after and told my server I wanted to add caviar if it was possible and since I didn't get any, I assume it is only an option for the nigiri/sashimi. Silly but no problem. I was still sooooo hungry I ordered a Surf&turf roll and it was less than appetizing. It had no flavor which was terribly unfortunate. I didn't make a review about the sake mixup or my server only to be polite but there are definitely low points, and those make the list. I hope it's better for everyone else!

The suga and spice wings were the bomb & so was th Not your momma pasta . My boyfriend had the…read moreoxtail Rasta Pasta and said it was good too . I ordered the candied yams & they were great . Reminded me of my grandmother's . Customer service was great as well . The vibes were great too . I loved the custom wall painting near the entrance . I will definitely come back .

Sugar & Spice was AMAZING! My partner and I picked up food yesterday and it was even better than…read moreour first visit. We had the jerk fried shrimp deviled eggs, jerk chicken egg rolls, oxtail Rasta pasta, crab stuffed salmon with greens, and bread pudding. Everything was so good we were literally doing a happy dance! Chris at the register was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!