At this restaurant yesterday we were completely ignored and grudgingly attended to. When we walked in, the restaurant was empty. There was a table with two guys who were on their way out. We sat there for 20 mins before we got water and then when we asked to have another chair because our party was 5 and not 4, they said they couldn't. A completely empty restaurant couldn't afford an additional chair to a party of 5 because when we came in we were 4. 4 waiters are sitting down in a completely empty restaurant and no one comes to ask us if we needed anything after we were given the menu when we first walked in. Then a white family walks in. The service they received was a stark contrast. The service that every customer should receive. They had water and drinks a few mins into sitting down and asked about appetizer which they received before we could get ours. I don't know what this all means but certainly the service was horrible. Since I had already ordered an appetizer which turned out to be dry as dry can be, I paid and we left. And on the receipt, we left a note about their service quality. First time and last time. I took a picture of the receipt with the note but can't attach it here. read more

Kruba - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As others have said, great to have a real sit-down restaurant in Navy Yard, though you do have to go looking for it, if you don't already know where it is. They have a very affordable lunch special ~$12 for a spring roll, miso soup and entree. I went with coworkers and everyone seemed very satisfied with their food. I had the Basil Fried Rice which was quite good. Not life changing, but very good Thai food, and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. read more

Kruba - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

DO NOT ORDER from this establishment. I placed a takeout order online, received an email order confirmation email, pre-paid for my order, and received an email receipt. When I arrived at the restaurant to pick up my order, I was shocked at what I found. The restaurant was dark, and the employees were laying on the tables and chairs sleeping. I had to announce myself several times before one of them woke up and told me that they wouldn't have my food. They had me call their manager's personal number, who told me I would "maybe" get refunded, and to call back in an hour. I was also asked to write down my personal and credit card information on a napkin for them to keep (which I obviously did not do). Not only is this a major health violation (employees sleeping with their shoes off laying on tables and chairs), but I was treated in an extremely unprofessional manner. I've tried to call the establishment several times to confirm my refund and determine what happened, but no one has answered and the voicemail box is full. This establishment is certainly a scam and I would advise anyone reading this to take their money elsewhere. Note: there was another customer who I ran into who had the exact same problem (prepaid order wasn't made, they lost money) read more

It is a shame that the food here is good. I was exited to come here a second time for their amazing curry, instead I was greeted by a rude hostess who proceeded to inform both me and my wife that they weren't open even though their opening time for Sunday stated 12 and it was 12:10. She wasn't polite, she basically wanted to kick us out because most likely she didn't want to work. The chef's talent is wasted here, the service is terrible. If you want to try the food, I suggest you order takeout and do not bother tipping, they don't deserve it. What a shame. I hope they remove the short haired hostess read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday after a Nats game and surprisingly there was no wait. We ordered Papaya salad, drunken noodles and a couple of sushi rolls and were amazed. Great service and even better food. 100% recommend read more

I have eaten here before and DON'T BOTHER. The food is less than average and overpriced. They sell sushi that is questionable and this restaurant is a classic example of providing average to less than average food with faux asian decorations so that the majority of patrons can feel like they are eating authentic Asian food and then overcharge because the location is good and most people will be in a good mood and less critical. To add onto the misery the "children" that run this restaurant are rude AF. I went to dinner with my mother and other family and because of the pandemic , we were literally the ONLY people in the restaurant. It was still cold and we wanted to have some hot water. "No have hot watah!" the waitress curtly responded. "No hot water? " I wanted to clarify. "You have to pay $2.00". I went through all the logical questions to see why we would get charged $2 for something that would otherwise be free if it was a just room temperature. I guess she didn't feel very good after all the questions about over priced hot water and so when we did order she arbitrarily told us that they were out of what we ordered. Then again and again until we realized we were being told to leave. I know its the pandemic and things are hard but there is no reason to operate like this. As someone who has lived and traveled Asia for 15 years and recently came back- I am shocked there are restaurants like this. I write this to the public to prevent any unneeded stress. Gauging from other reviews, my experience of rudeness by the staff and bad customer service is cleary not unique. To the management - don't be so arrogant . Your food is stale and flavorless and your staff is rude to the people who keep you in business. Why do you even operate a restaurant- so you can just take peoples money with delivering the bare minimum?? There has got to be a better way to live..... read more

Great quiet atmosphere within walking distance to my hotel which is super convenient. Sushi was fresh and yummy. California roll was different than what I'm used to, it was just crab, avocado, and masago, no cucumber but still good. The spicy tuna roll was okay, not great, they pulverized the tuna with the spicy sauce leaving a gelatinous substance which was less than a desirable texture. The lofty roll was beautiful and tasty. Would come back again, would not order the spicy tuna roll again. Seaweed salad was also good. read more

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The food is decent, but the prices are disappointing. It's always have been a hit or miss from my experience, but this was a final straw for me. I paid $23 for fried rice and what looks like 3 oz. of crab meat. I'm sorry but I can't say I'll be ordering from hear again after this read more

Kruba - Crab Meat Fried Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great pad Thai. They were really kind and let me stay for some hot sake while my take out order was cooking

The owner is a very nice man. This restaurant is intricately decorated and the decor is the first thing that strikes you about this place. The menu is not expansive, but the food is authentic and quality. It's so authentic in fact that you have to be careful and not order your food "spicy" unless you can really handle it ("spicy" here was too spicy for me) as they don't water the spice level down to accommodate non-Thai palates. Spice level aside, the food was very good. I came here with someone who knew the owner, and so he came out to talk to us. As a token of his appreciation/respect for my friend, he gave us each a hand-made business card holder that folds into a small box that he had brought back from Thailand. I was actually very touched as he had must met me, and our conversation was mainly through the interpretation of my friend as an intermediary as the owner did not speak very much English. Overall, this is a great addition to a part of DC that is still in the process of being developed. read more

Okay, so I think I can shed light on some of the poor reviews. Kruba is situated in what seems like an upscale, downtown restaurant in close vicinity of a beautiful grassy/"splash park" area, which means certain people may be expecting a level of customer service that is not typical of Asian restaurants (speaking from the perspective of an Asian American who grew up in the industry and frequents all types of Asian restaurants). This restaurant would fit better in a more causal setting, maybe even a Chinatown (which unfortunately is non-existent in DC)...you won't be greeted other than to ask how many in your party and what you want to order and get paper instead of cloth napkins. The waitress did not make small talk, and we did not feel as if we had a bad experience at all from the lack of engagement - she was polite and gave us our space is my opinion. More important for us was that our order was correct, came out in a reasonable amount of time, and was good - check, check, check. The food was absolutely delicious! The pad kee mow was perfectly spiced at level 2 (wasn't seating and drinking gallons of water), the pineapple fried rice had generous portions of jumbo shrimp (looked to be 3 cups of food inside the pineapple), the herb rolls contained super fresh veggies served with a flavorful dipping sauce, and the sushi was fresh. We ordered the salmon roll, salmon roe, and spider roll - all were good but the flavor of the spider really stood out. Thai food is one of our favorites, and this restaurant reminded me of some of the best back home. Price was as expected given inflation and the area. We will definitely return! read more

Kruba Thai is my favorite Thai restaurant in DC so far, based on the quality of the food. And I am always trying new places! I knocked down a star because it is more expensive than the other options, however. If you visit for a sit-down meal in the restaurant, you'll be amazed at the intricate woodwork surrounding you in every direction. From the menus to the walls, someone put a LOT of thought and work into the artistic details carved into so many things! It has an interesting feel, for sure. Usually not busy on the weekends, and not too busy during workweek lunches. There are sometimes large groups of people that come from various workplaces in the Navy Yard area, that is the only thing that will slow down the service. Otherwise, it has always been prompt. Ask for hot sauce on the side because entrees don't come very spicy at all. Again, it's my favorite, and I'd recommend Kruba! *Please note that I haven't had the sushi, just most of their Thai menu. read more

Good food but the service, every time for over six months, has been abysmal. Attitude is horrible, and they don't seem to care about being correct with your order. read more

The DECOR is amazing. if you love wood, its amazing. I am not going to rate the food. this place, has class, heritage, design.. well spent money on the interior. read more

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0 stars because there was a roach-like bug in the food that I picked up and to top it off, when I called, they did not seem to care. They said they would give me credit on my next visit but there is no way that I'll be returning to that place. Poor customer service. read more

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Came here for dinner and the two of us each ordered curry. They were both super flavorful and did not disappoint as other places in DC have. We also got gyoza to start that were delicious. Will defintiely be returning! read more

I had the Goong Shrimp. It didn't have much flavor, tasted more like steamed shrimp and veggies. However, if you wanted a healthier option I'd go with this plate. I'm not sure I'd go back for Thai food, but I'd be willing to go to try out the sushi or another dish. The place was basically empty when we were there, but the restaurant is huge. I think it would be packed in the warmer months. The decor is pretty unique. The walls, bar and even the menus are made from carved wood. It's worth stopping by to check out. We were immediately greeted and seated when we arrived. Our waiter was polite and did not rush us. We were pleased with the service. Our food came out in a decent amount of time as well. That being said, there were only two other tables besides us at the time. The bottom line is that there are plenty of places in the area to compete with and I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

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Food is ok but service is awwwful. Came here for lunch twice and both times it took the whole experience of being sat, ordering, eating, and leaving an hour and the other time close to an hour and a half. NOT an ideal place for your lunch break. read more

Kruba has amazing Thai and Sushi. It's one of my neighborhood favorites. The mango curry and salmon and mango roll are particularly excellent. All of the reviewers complaining about the service must be pedantic a**holes, because the staff are lovely, albeit sometimes quite busy. read more

A nice quiet place to get delicious sushi. Was really pleased with the quality of the fish. Salmon avocado roll and the escolar sashimi were our favorites. Drinks were a little too strong for my taste.... one was more than sufficient. Our server was very patient and polite with us and helped us make decisions on the menu and double checked our order before walking away. There was a language barrier but it was navigated very well, overall we really enjoyed our in dining experience. read more

I ordered delivery sashimi app and seafood salad today. I love them all , sashimi was the best for me. read more

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We came with a party of 15 and were seated immediately but it took a while for them to bring serve us. When we ordered there was some confusion and they took extra long for then sushi to come out. Eventually they brought the food - it was great! When they finally split the check 4 ways for a group of 15 they took even longer to process the credit cards. Great food bad service! read more

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Very good place for both Sushi and Thai food alike. Great location right on the up and coming Potomac waterfront. Quiet and empty as of now but I'm sure that will go away as more people move into the area. Definitely worth a try! read more

The Veggie roll with Peanut sauce was pretty tasty, along with the California Roll, only thing is the service was a little slow! Today was my first time going but I plan to go back and try something new. read more

Kruba - Veggie Roll With Peanut Sauce! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I planned on getting takeout last night, but when the rain hit harder I opted for delivery from Kruba. I had been craving Pad Thai for about two weeks and it really hit the spot! The dishes were the perfect size, the food was delivered about half an hour earlier than predicted upon ordering (I am only .5 miles away but still! a lovely surprise). I am so happy to know there is a decent place to get Thai food so close to my apartment. Can't wait to order from here again! Wish I had taken photos but I was just too hungry when I opened my food up read more

I'm surprised this place only has 3 stars- came with hubs bc he wanted sushi and I wanted thai. We got *curry puffs: just 2 in an order, the pastry was a bit thick making the overall experience too 'bready' *Vegtable red curry with tofu thai hot: I liked everything about this. It was very spicy and the vegetable variety was excellent. Egg plant, carrot, snap pea, bell pepper, bamboo, broccoli - I was very, very happy with this curry Hubs got 2 sushi rolls, one with eel and scallop that I made him let me try, it was very nice and served slightly warm with a little crunch. They also have snow beauty (yay unfiltered sake!) Our food came fast and servers were by frequently for water, etc. Good spot in my book! read more

The worst Uber eats experience of my life. I spent $75 and got nothing. The restaurant gave the driver the wrong order and refused to admit fault or remake the food. I was screamed at on the phone by both the manager and the hostess that the delivery driver was wrong. People ordering delivery BEWARE!! read more

Happened upon this restaurant while awaiting the Nationals game to start. Nice decor and atmosphere; even with kids present it wasn't unbearable. For some reason the soundtrack was of 90s r&b but it didn't deter from the experience; in fact I rather enjoyed it. The staff was prompt and attentive but not overly so. They do have a happy hour but the prices ranged from $2-$10 for both food and beverages; I've seen lower prices and more variety at other places. We ordered salmon roe with quail egg (I didn't see the quail egg), eel and avocado roll and spicy tuna tempura roll( regular price; about $7 per roll) I also had a glass of Anterra Pinot Grigio ($5 happy hour). I've had better salmon roe, this one had a bit of an after taste that I couldn't quite place. The eel and avocado was delicious but the spicy tuna tempura was the fav. I would go back and think it's a solid option in that area especially to kill time before a game or before enjoying the live entertainment in The Yards Park. read more

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20 years ago, I lived in LA and used to order from a hole in the wall, local Thai restaurant a couple of times a week. Since then, I have been seeking a restaurant that was as good. I didn't think I ever would. Tonight, on a whim, we ordered from Kruba and I FOUND IT. The pineapple fried rice is delicious. The pad-see-ew is divine. The spicy tuna is the spiciest I've ever had. The delivery was fast and efficient. Definitely 5 stars! read more

Arrived on a concert night. Not busy looking inside (15-20 empty tables). Asked to seat 4. Was told all the tables were for reservations and they could not take us but could sit outside at their tables and order online for pick-up. Made a large order. Came in to confirm approximate time when an older gentlemen asked to seat 4 without a reservation. They sat him and his party. None of the other tables got filled while we ate outside. Food was 3/5 at best. Sushi was ok. Pad King came with no rice or noodles. Won't be back. read more

Went there for the first time last night. Empty when we came in and minimal, brusque greeting from staff. I am allergic to gluten so asked if they could make me anything gluten free as the menu is not marked. I indicated a health concern. I was told yes, and placed a to go order for a curry and a stir fry. Got home and they had sent the wrong curry, but I thought it was safe to eat as they had said all curry is made gluten free. Food was hot and tasted good but clearly they didn't pay attention in the kitchen because there was gluten in the food and I have been getting sick for 12 hours. read more

The food is decent but the customer service is horrendous! In person and online the servers and receptionist are terrible. You call to place and order via phone and someone will tell you to do it online and hang up. They close at weird times and are not friendly. If you are looking for restaurants I would recommend over Kruba it would be Nooshi! read more

Been here 3 times in 2 months for lunch. Quiet place, easy to accommodate a large group. Good food and lunch portions. Friendly service, but difficult to get a waitress' attention a couple times. Lunch entrees come with miso soup and a fried spring roll. If you ask, they will substitute 2 spring rolls for the soup. I like the chicken and broccoli best. Other people like the drunken noodle and pad thai, or green curry. No one disliked their choice. They have a sushi menu that looked good, too. Sushi is more expensive than lunch plates, though. Fresh brewed iced tea. Located in metro area between Navy Yard and Nationals Park. Nice area to walk around, but difficult to find parking. read more

We eat here on a regular basis and love it! They have all the Thai dish classics, and their sushi is great! We also group order from here for our office lunches on a regular basis! We love getting take out or dining in! Love the interior, always can get a seat and it's such a great location! Reasonably priced and have always had great service! Highly recommend for casual dining! read more

Not a great place, recommend another one. Dirty and expensive, there are much better places to get sushi in DC. Pros: in Navy Yard District, interesting location Cons: Dirty. Specifics: the knives used to cut the sushi are stored on a dusty ledge and are not cleaned each time they cut fish (as is required in Japan); fish served is luke warm (not cold) and tuna is low-grade Basic. Ginger is from a can / jar Stinky. Place smells like warm fish Maybe try this place for Thai. There are better places to go in DC for sushi read more

Very consistent, solid takeout for Navy Yard - great pad see ew, spring rolls, and pad thai (as well as the thai iced tea).

Service: In a nutshell Kruba refuses to address their poor service. Bad and indifferent wait staff is a reflection of management. Repeatedly wait staff will pass by your table noticing that you are still waiting for your order, but will not say a single word, nor return the next time with your order. It isn't until you are finally fed up and complain that miraculously your order materializes from the kitchen. No sincere apology, no compensation on your check. Let me preface the food portion of this review by saying, I enjoy Thai food, I make authentic Thai food at home and have lived in Thailand. Food: I have frequented this place on a number of occasions, and as Thai food goes, it is mostly passable. Nothing in particular stands out about this restaurant as dishes can be very inconsistent. One day a spicy dish can have just the right amount of heat, then next time it will be mild and the next time after that it can be overpowering. The prices outside of the lunch specials are very insulting. $13+ for a plate of noodles is borderline crazy. The same can be said for their fried rice dishes. The food itself is not that bad, but with an overpriced menu and horrible service, something is bound to be acceptable. The dishes that I enjoy the most are Larb Gai and Nom Tok, but then again it is pretty difficult to screw up a salad even though Kruba has managed to do so on the heat of the Nom Tok on more that one occasion. The Sea War is horrible and you can count the pieces of seafood in it on one hand. The peanut sauce with the chicken satay is complete garbage. The spring rolls appear to be mostly spring roll paper leaving you wanting for some substantial filling. The Panang curry is fairly decent and you do get a fairly decent portion. I've tried the sushi and,.... well, first off, cuisine restaurants should do just that, stick within their cuisine. When you start going all over the global food map you end up not do any one thing very well. Kruba exemplifies this concept and as such the sushi is not remarkable. If it were not for the dearth of dining options in and around the immediate ballpark / Department of Transportation area, I could easily see Kruba failing as a restaurant. As a reader you may have noticed that even though I do not particularly care for this restaurant, I have tried many of their offerings. To be fair, I'm always about chances, and in many cases I've been part of a larger luncheon or business meal where the selection of restaurants has not been my choice. Regardless, Kruba is an average Thai restaurant at best made worse by their horrible service. read more

Throughout the pandemic we were using Kruba for take out Thai food.we live in the neighborhood, so it made sense. Then we got fed up with poor service, very rude attitude, and failure to respond when they provided the wrong items in an order. The food is just OK, so there is no reason for subjecting ourselves to such poor treatment. The final straw was when we finally went in for sit-down dining and they refused to seat us even though the restaurant was less than half full. I'm not ever spending more money there. read more

Maybe it was the hunger taking over, but I thought this place was excellent! A little pricey for Thai food, $14 for chicken pad thai, but it was delicious. The noodles were cooked just right, a little chewy and lots of flavor. The chicken was not dry and they even had mini tofu bites. We also got the Hawaiian roll. It was my first time having asparagus in my sushi haha. But everything blended together very well. It was a little spicy because of the sauce. I would love to come back to this place and recommend it if it wasn't so expensive. Maybe for a special occasion because the interior is beautiful. So much detail, even down to the check holder. And the service was very nice and attentive. My water glass was never even halfway empty. read more

I've been waiting ever so patiently for Kruba to open and when it finally did I made a bee-line straight there! Now I've been here on several occasions, way after the lunch rush, and the service was horrible on every occasion. I've literally walked in the restaurant and had to wait for someone to even greet me! Several staff members walked right pass me a few times before I had to stop them and tell them I hadn't even been helped. I order a few rolls to-go and I am told it will only take 15 mins. Mine you there is no one else even in the restaurant. About 35 minutes later I finally ask someone the status of my food and it is brought out, but it had been sitting in the back for some time. I finally just eat there and when I started eating I realize there is wasabi mixed all in the sushi already! I hate spicy food but I can't wait another half hour for it to be fixed. I proceed to tell my hostess about it and she reminds me of the disclosure on the menu and told me "You already eat it". I had to tell her I was just letting them know and I was not requesting a refund. Don't waste your time, or more importantly your money (it's pretty expensive) until they learn to adequately run a business. read more