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    Lab No.1

    4.1 (356 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Sushi, Don Pas, Crabmeat Fried Rice, Chicken Katsu Curry, Chicken Yakitori
    Vincent M.

    Came here on a whim with some friends and we had a family style meal! I've been here before in the past and was not that impressed but this time things were different: The food was cooked perfectly, the pas was delicious, the fried rice was also so good. Sushi tasted fresh. Service was quick and I had no complaints. The ambiance is modern, spacious, and low light for a chill and good time! They do play music so if you're looking for something more intimate and romantic, this wouldn't be it. Overall, would recommend!

    Hannah C.

    Went with my family and will be honest, the customer service I did not appreciate as much. We were seated under the air vent and my dad was cold, so we kindly asked to moved seats. Server had a annoyed facial expression and moved us. Food was alright, honestly not the best combo after the server's attitude. Interior of the spot is well nicely layed out. It's got a japanese and korean fusion style pub. Neon light signs with japanese newpaper on the wall. Would have to reconsider visiting again.

    K8. Don Katsu Curry
    Margarita K.

    If you love all types of Asian food and have trouble choosing a specific cuisine, this place is your answer! Lab No.1 is a fusion of Korean, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, so there's something for everyone, from pho to sushi, from bulgogi to drunken noodles. Came here for a Valentine's Day date, and it was everything we could've hoped for! Friendly and quick service, very nicely decorated space, and delicious food. My boyfriend specifically chose this place to try the soju + beer tower, which did not disappoint him. The food portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable for the size and quality. We tried the Hawaiian sunset roll which was phenomenal, the jjajangmyeon which was creamy and very flavorful, the hot and crispy gyoza, the rose tteokbokki which was delicious but very spicy even after asking to dial down the spice, and the curry katsu. This was a ton of food for the two of us, so we ended up taking half home and finishing it the following day. Can't recommend this place more!

    Salmon Lover Combo*
    Tiffany N.

    We've been to Lap No.1 maybe three times since around COVID, and our experiences have been pretty hit or miss. The food quality and taste aren't always consistent. This time, I ordered the Salmon Lover combo, which I've had before and really enjoyed, but unfortunately it didn't taste as good as I remembered. The rice was very moist, so the sushi kept falling apart when I picked it up with chopsticks, and the salmon didn't seem as fresh this time either. That said, the server was nice and attentive, which we appreciated. I would still be open to coming back to try other dishes on the menu and hope the food will be better next time.

    Decor
    Julie S.

    This place offers quite an extensive menu featuring Asian fusion cuisine. There were lots to choose from ranging from sushi, sashimi, pho, katsu and many more! Service: Staff were super friendly and checked on my table often. Our waitress gave recommendations as it was hard to choose from such a large menu. Ambiance: The decor and furnishings were modern and gave a cool atmosphere. The wall art was very unique and gave the place character. Food: 1. Shrimp potato: This dish was just okay IMO. Very simple dish and not that memorable. 2. Chirashi: Big cuts of sashimi that were fresh and delicious. Too much rice though. 3. Chicken Katsu curry: Big portions and delicious curry flavor. Chicken was crispy yet moist.

    Hamachi Nigiri Sushi and Hotetagai Nigiri Sushi
    Brina T.

    Tried the fire jjamppong and it came loaded with toppings--the large was super filling. The crab fried rice was also a hit, with big chunks of real crab meat that felt generous. Surprisingly, their nigiri sushi (scallop and yellowtail) was super fresh and really good quality, which isn't something you always expect at a Korean restaurant. The only miss for me was the Earl Grey highball--it leaned a little too sweet. Overall though, solid spot with a wide variety of good dishes.

    Yummy!
    Jemily H.

    This restaurant has quickly become my favorite go to spot for late night fresh sushi. I stumbled upon this restaurant one night, hungry, and unsure of what I was craving. I frequently visit the restaurants in the shopping center and I had driven by this restaurant many times and wondered what a restaurant with the name as unique as lab number one could possibly serve. My curiosity got the best of me and I finally walked in one night and boy am I glad I did. I purchased an assortment of my favorite sushi always the spicy tuna roll with added tempura crunch on top, a fresh Philly roll, and a couple pieces of fresh sashimi. The first time I went, I was lucky enough to get the fresh scallop sashimi and it was absolutely delicious. I was pretty hungry, so I also opted for the veggie udon soup. Ultimately, I was not impressed with the veggie udon soup. The udon noodles were cooked perfectly, but the flavor was lacking. In my opinion I wouldn't return for their soup...BUT the sushi was very very good. The fish in the sushi was plentiful and nothing was skimped on. I returned another time since then for sushi and it was equally as delicious. The restaurant was out of the scallop much to my chagrin, but regardless got our favorites as well as some specialty rules and none of them disappointed!! As mentioned this place has quickly become my go to for a late night sushi. I would recommend anybody to come here. The decor and ambiance is very nice, I love the whole "table of contents" mural to tie in the name of the restaurant and the menu. Whenever I go, the restaurant is never truly packed, but the individuals that are there seem to be regulars and always enjoying their meal.

    Tteobokki!
    Eric C.

    Really cool atmosphere. Like a modern hip version of am izakaya. Extensive menu. I embarrassingly took like 25 min to decide what I wanted to order because there were so many choices. When you're on a work expense budget, ya gotta be strategic! Tried the tteobokki (I know I misspelled this). Pieces were tender and the sauce was flavorful. Tater tots were over fried, but kinda delicious to dip in the tteobokki sauce. I'm sure Koreans would cringe at that but whatever, it was tasty! Takoyaki were really good. You can get 32 oz of beer for about $13 and it's on draft. Yuengling and other Japanese beers on tap. Kevin was my server and he was patient and helpful. Cool guy. Looks like the villain in Rush Hour 1 movie but with a nice personality. This place is awesome!

    Tornado Omurice
    Jon T.

    Another place in the DMV that has Omurice! A fusion restaurant featuring many popular Asian dishes, this place is worth checking out if you want a cool place to sit down comfortably and hang out with your friends. Since it was just my friend and I we opted to sit by the bar section. We were served immediately as we placed our orders in. I got Gyoza as my appetizer and Sapporo beer to drink. What I really like about this place is that they make sure the glass mugs are cold. They have this weird machine that chills it quickly making beer or any alcohol more enjoyable to drink. No one wants to drink beer warm. The gyoza was good but it's just standard Gyoza; fried edible bites of goodness. The Tornado Omurice was really good! You definitely do get alot as there's a lot of egg and fried rice underneath. I think the sauce is a bit very ketchupy but it doesnt hamper the experience. It was filling and I would say it's a great pick. Open till 2 AM unless it's Sunday ( they are open till 12 AM ) this is a good place to eat with friends!

    Myeongran pasta and Tornado Omurice
    Morgan K.

    Food is always consistently tasty and the service is friendly and attentive. Everything is really good but top picks food-wise are the myeongran cream pasta (favorite in the area), tornado omurice, and the don pas (spicy if you can handle it!). And sushi wise - it's always fresh and delicious! All the nigiri's are good, Pocahontas roll, and salmon love roll are our go-to's.

    Curry Udon
    Nathan N.

    The ambience here is unique, to say the least. It's definitely an upscale dining experience. Probably a great place to take a date. They do a variety of Asian cuisines, so there's something for everybody. My best friend and I split the potato shrimp - it was exactly as advertised, shrimp wrapped in fried potato. It was very good. For my main, I was debating between tonkatsu curry and curry udon, and made the last second decision to go for curry udon. Unfortunately, the curry udon was not what I expected in the slightest. I've had curry udon before, and it's usually thick noodles in a thick curry sauce. This was normal udon in normal broth with a slight curry taste. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it did not scratch the itch for curry that I had. So, avoid the curry udon. I would recommend going here for special occasions or just to try it out.

    Vanessa G.

    I've been here a couple times with friends. Their happy hour menu is really good with soju have off. My favorite items on the menu are Don pas and their baked lasagna roll. Don't forget to ask for the Cream pasta spicy!

    Curry Tonkatsu
    Emily L.

    We come here occasionally when we have a large party. We call it the Asian Cheesecake Factory because they have so many choices. Before we placed our order, the server let us know that it would be a wait because the kitchen was backed up and she did not lie. It took nearly an hour for the food to come out. I always get the don katsu curry; it's affordable and filling. It's not the best curry I've had; it's actually kind of sweet. My friends got the tornado omurice, Yaki udon with seafood, fire cream pasta, naeng myeon, and spicy tuna roll. Nothing I've tried here blew me away and knocked my socks off, but nothing is BAD. Food: I do not recommend the seasonal Neng myun (naeng myeon).. The broth is pretty good especially with the added spicy sauce (gochu jang mixture), but my friend complained the noodles were meh. It also comes with a mountain of ice, a slice of tomato, and cabbage. If you want Neng myun go next door to GOGIVILLE. Yaki udon is pretty good but very spicy. It tastes like a gochujang/ oyster spicy sauce. The seafood is cooked well and not overcooked like typical Asian restaurants. Fire cream pasta was also pretty tasty. It's mostly cream but there's a sneak attack heat that creeps up on you.

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    Ask the Community - Lab No.1

    Any dine-in lunch specials?

    No. I did not see any when I was there. But the food was pretty good, the price is fair for the amount of food and taste.

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    I went to this location with my friend several weeks ago for the first time. It was a weekend lunch…read moreso it was a little packed but we were seated after a short wait. We ordered Brisket Seolleongtang and shared a Seafood Scallion Pancake - which is huge for two people by the way. The beef bone soup is so flavorful and only needed salt to taste. The broth was obviously cooked for hours and was really soothing. The service was fantastic. The lady serving us was in a rush but was really friendly. The prices were reasonable given the serving sizes of the food we had. The ambiance was casual and everything looks clean. I would love to come back soon!

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