Came for lunch on a Wednesday with my friend. We were pretty excited about trying Chiko and left…read moreunderwhelmed, 3 of the 4 items we ordered were pretty meh. --Garlic shrimp dumplings - great appetizer, big plump dumplings with lots of shrimp, good flavors, and the dipping sauce is amazing --veggie dumplings - very disappointing. Texture was bad and not a lot of flavors --my friend ordered the jajangmeng, I tried one bite and thought it was ok but my friend said there's way too much sauce and it's overwhelming --I ordered peanut noodles, very light on flavor, I did make it a lot better by adding the sauce from the shrimp dumplings. The crunchy veggies (cucumbers and I think jicama) were good) Would have given a 3 star but service was nice

The food is amazing. I stopped by during their happy hour and tried all kinds of dumplings, and…read morethey turned out good. So, I ordered one more round, and I also ordered 3 entrées, which were really good too. For the service, I think it's kind of like self-service.

Took an extended walk a few weeks ago to check this place out before getting groceries, as it's…read moresupposedly some of the best Thai in South Arlington and had to verify that. Was seated by a delightful young lady, and found the decor and layout to be quite pleasing; modest by elegant. As for the fare, it was indeed quite worth the walk. Ordered a bowl of Tom Yum and the Pad Thai Mun Goong. The Tom Yum was solid and quite flavorful, a flux of tangy lemongrass with the oniony sweetness of steeped scallions, and enoki mushrooms to provide some heartiness. The Pad Thai Mun Goong was a chef specialty pad Thai made with stir fried rice noodle, prawns shrimp tomalley oil (a crucial element for this version), egg and bean sprouts, naturally topped with green onions, peanuts and a lime for squeezing, and this also was quite phenomenal. Savory, sweet, a little tingle of sourness from the citrus in the mid-palate, and the juicy, briny shrimp balancing the dense carbs and rich flavorful sauce. All-in-all, I was well pleased this visit. As this is Padaek's second location, I hope they don't expand too much further/quickly and compromise on quality.

Absolutely delicious! Was looking for a restaurant for Friday evening and stumbled upon Padaek…read more Made a reservation for 8:15pm. We walked in and the restaurant was lively. They had a band and singers and folks were up dancing. We found out this is an annual thing and not something regular. We didn't realized they closed at 9pm so felt a little rushed. My friend and I shared the Pad See Ew with beef and the Pla Makham. Both dishes were so good and packed with flavor. We saw some good looking dishes being delivered to other tables and can't wait to return to try them.

My friend recommend this place years ago but I've just never been near by. Luckily I was hanging…read moreout with some friends so we decided to go. Love that they have so many spice levels to choose from. I asked for the medium level and honestly it could be considered spicy to some. So if you're sensitive maybe go one lower than you think. The flavor is more than just spice though. The chicken is really well cooked and battered. The outside was crispy even with sauce all over. Also the fried okra was a sleeper agent, it was so addicting we all kept reaching for it. I'm personally not the biggest fan of waffle fries but these were cooked great. Great place to swing by and grab some fried chicken

Wooboi! New fan of their hot, spicy, juicy fried chicken. Not as crispy-crunchy as my all-time fave…read moreRoaming Rooster, but that's OK: I'm here to test out their spice levels. For context, I regularly enjoy spicy food: always top my pizza with crushed red pepper flakes, eat deli sandwiches with a layer of pickled jalapeños or banana peppers, and generally order medium-to-spicy levels for Thai, Chinese, and other cuisines. But I'm not one of those ghost pepper extremists, so I hesitated to try Wooboi's Code Red or Blue on my first visit and ordered Level 3 (Hot). Let me be clear: Level 3 is spicy, but I was proud of myself and ate the whole thing with no drama. It's got a little delayed effect and will make your tummy feel warm the rest of the day. Overall, a delicious spicy sandwich I'd make another trip to Alexandria for. I will be brave and try Code Red next. Tip: If you're going to go spicy, order cold bottled water (maybe 2) and the banana pudding - the dairy helped in between particularly spicy bites. Wish they served milk or milkshakes!

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!!

Love the atmosphere and it was really great. Portion size is really great and perfect for each…read moreperson. Would come back for their other food options! The service that the workers give are also very urgent and they come every other time to check up on us

Nasime offers a thoughtfully curated 7-course tasting menu that goes far beyond a traditional sushi…read moreexperience. It's a delicious journey through different forms of Japanese cuisine, from raw dishes to grilled, fried, and even a comforting soup course. The setting is intimate, with just a few seats per seating, which makes the experience feel personal and unrushed. Each dish is introduced with care, offering insight into the ingredients and preparation and adding an extra layer of appreciation to the meal. We opted for the sake pairing, which complemented the courses beautifully. Standout dishes for us were the sashimi and the wagyu beef, both incredibly fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. That said, every course was truly delicious. Nasime is a wonderful spot for a thoughtful, peaceful dinner and an especially great choice for a date night. Reservations are required through Resy, and I definitely recommend coming hungry--you'll want to enjoy every course.

To explain my review, I am most influenced by how much I enjoyed the food. It's only fair to note…read morethe menu rotates and I received a serving that I would not personally enjoy. Perhaps it was being a patron during the winter when freshness is limited. Each dish we ate I rank below: 1) poached egg w/ blue crab dashi ankake (5/10) - the egg was cold and cooled the soup once the yolk was pierced which took away from the experience for me. The crab was good and it was supplemented by this corn-like kernel that was bitter and complemented the soup well. 2) seared wagyu with truffle shoyu (8/10) - seems to be a staple. Delicious. Wish there was more truffle since some pieces weren't as covered. Slightly cold but didn't take away from the experience. 3) otsukuri (sashimi) (8.5/10) - wish this was the majority of the meal. This was the part enjoyed most. A wide variety of fish. I would've enjoyed this more if it was not all served at once. 4) spanish octopus agedashi (8/10) - very delicious though the octopus pieces were very big and some too fatty. ' 5) prime fillet mignon w/ haccho miso graze (9/10) - amazing!! our favourite dish. served on a bed of eggplant and mozz cheese. The steak was perfectly cooked. 6) maple leaf duck noodle soup (3/10) - did not enjoy this dish. The broth was not savoury and the duck was far too gamey and fatty. Fortunately, we were stuffed so didn't eat this one. 7) housemade strawberry japanese fro yo (8/10) - refreshing and delicious Cocktails - 7/10 - very limited menu. We had one of the signature cocktails and a whisky. They were both light but lacked complexity. Most of the flavour was given way by the yuzu. Atmosphere - this is where the restaurant shines and I'd recommend going for a special date. It's a very intimate setting. About 10 people can be seated every time, and I believe there are two seatings each evening (6pm and 8:30pm). You are not rushed. We had the 8:30pm seating and lingered for almost 3 hours. It was an excellent environment conducive to conversation. We sat at the bar and saw the one-man show, the chef, prepare all the food. He had a haughty energy, very focused, and unsmiling. He gave the aura of a trained culinary genius. This was nicely contrasted with the one server, a charming and smiling individual. The place is not fancy - I do think it could've been nicer - but I believe it is the most authentic Japanese restaurant you'll find in all the DMV. I would highly recommend to everyone interested in fine Japanese cuisine.

I ordered using my BonChon App for pickup to take home for late dinner. My commute home is 45-60…read moremin depending on traffic from Alexandria. When I arrived to pick up, there was a woman helping hand out orders. I told her my name, she hesitated, looked through order bags on shelf, found a bag and handed it to me. When I got back home and my son opened it up, he discovered it wasn't our order. Even the name on the bag was wrong. The only thing close was the persons name on the order was the same first letter as mine. Ugh, I had already driven an hour to get home and was disappointed in myself for being in a rush since late work day and another hour to get food home, that I didn't at least checking the name on the order - let alone the contents like I normally do. I reluctantly called the store to report I was given the wrong order, afraid it would be difficult to find a way to refund since I wasn't going to drive an hour back to store. As luck would have it, I spoke with Roberto. He was very apologetic and offered to redo my order and I could pick up again in the future. He gave me his number so that I could give him a heads up when it would be convenient to stop by and he would have it ready. Two days later I texted him and he had it ready for my son to pick up when he was in the area again. Was such a relief for it to work out this smoothly to correct a mistake. Although the order pickup was unfortunate - the resolution and accommodation to correct completely minimized the inconvenience. Thank you Roberto! I won't hesitate to order from there again - the food was cooked great!

Bonchon is generally delicious. I have purchased Bonchon for several years. I usually go to the…read moreNavy Yard location, but I was in the area and visited the King Street location. I ordered the soy garlic wings and they were shockingly bad. I split the order with my friend and we both ended up tossing the wings in the trash. We waited until we were home to eat the wings. If we were still at the restaurant when we tasted the wings, we would have notified management. The location was very clean and the staff were friendly. I received my order promptly and it was accurate, but unfortunately it did not taste good. This was my first time at this location. I am hopeful that this was just a bad batch.

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

Stopped by today for lunch recently. Got miso soup octopus…read moresalad (takosu) and 3 rolls Volcano, Godzilla, and Lion King Roll. First off their price is a bit expensive. All of the above was about $75 when you add in tips (their service is really nice) it came to $95. The amount of food that this represented would probably serve 3 people comfortably. We were two and we ended up well satisfied. When you enter the restaurant there are two levels. the 2nd level is not as well known. I would recommend going to the 2nd level. That is what we did and its nice. My friend noticed they had a sign that limits one's in seat time to 90 minutes. It's not a big restaurant so perhaps that is why or maybe because on a weekend it would be very busy and the wait time would be hard. However we went on a weekday for lunch and during that time, the upper level had 6 other diners. It's not a big place so who knows their reasoning. Overall it was enjoyable and the takosu was delicious. The Godzilla had good eel and the Lion King was huge and it had goodies all wrapped into it.

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.

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.

I had a really good experience here. I ordered California rolls and the food was fresh and tasted…read morereally good overall. Everything was prepared pretty quickly even though it seemed busy. The staff was friendly which I appreciated. I had a small issue with my order since the cucumber was missing from the rolls but they handled it well when I reached out. Overall it is a solid sushi place and I would come back again.

Miso soup average, but with no chunks of tofu. Teriyaki salmon quite tasty. Nigiri was very good,…read morebut the basic tuna roll (in the sushi deluxe) was kind of awful. Probably used cheaper cuts of fish, and was very chewy. Staff nice, and sitting very cozy.