OKAERI is known for its authentic and fluffy soufflé pancakes, which are described as a must-try…read moredessert. The cafe offers a cozy dining experience but is very small. Self-service here.

After seeing the hype on Tiktok I finally got to stop by on a Sat morning hoping to try out the new…read morespot. I was definitely shocked to see a line outside before opening with additional folks waiting in their cars. Of course wanting to try the popular items, I ordered the souffle strawberry pancakes along with the Katsu Sando. My eyes being too big I definitely ordered way too much food but I would say the souffle pancake was definitely worth the wait. One point I would make is I wouldn't order it as a to-go order and is a dish you should plan to eat there - the souffle deflates by the time you get home (which I expected and wouldn't blame them). The Katsu Sandwich was also exceptional as well. I feel I'm pretty peculiar with my tonkatsu and the pork was cooked really well (crispy on the outside/juicy on the inside). Would definitely come back again as they definitely have a unique menu vs other spots in the area.

Unique space, and a varied set of desserts and drinks to sit, enjoy some company and have a good…read morethird space time. They captured a unique feel by carving up a very interesting, small cafe space out of what they had to work with. The drinks give you the normal hot and cold options and a lot of choices to cycle through with the cafe-Thai infusions. A small but easily accessible parking lot; and they stay open fairly late for a pop through in Vienna. Worth your stop.

I used to loveee this place! Unfortunately I didn't get the same vibe this time around. The place…read moreis still charming but its lost its warmth. It's looking a bit unkept, service was friendly by the lady in the bar but the waiter was ok. The water cups we were given had lipstick marks. The menus were old, bended and dirty. The presentation of the dessert wasn't as beautiful as before, what we got wasn't worth the price. Parking lot is small, so not a lot of spots available.

As a matcha lover, this place definitely satisfied a Wednesday evening matcha craving. I ordered…read morethe hojicha latte float with matcha soft serve, and the matcha flavor was rich, smooth, and on par with Matcha Maiko. I also loved the other ice cream flavor pairings you can choose. The monthly flavor was pistachio, love that! One note is that the hojicha latte at full sweetness was way too sweet for me, so I would recommend getting 50% sweetness instead. My friend ordered the hojicha float with pistachio soft serve and rice mochi, which was delicious and surprisingly filling enough to share. There is only one self-serve kiosk, but service was still fast despite how busy it was. Indoor seating is limited and fills quickly, but I loved the modern green and wood interior and all the natural sunlight.

I ordered the vanilla soft serve in a cup with mango syrup and rice mochi. It was okay overall, it…read morewas not my favorite ice cream but not bad either. The mango syrup added a nice fruity sweetness. The rice mochi was quite plain, chewy, and a bit too large. It didn't really hold onto the ice cream well. The only thing that was weird to me was texture of the ice cream, it was slightly grainy for some reason which is peculiar. I also felt it was a bit expensive for what it was. I've only tried their ice cream and haven't had a chance to try any of their drinks yet.

This is the best restaurant in N.Va. Food - 10, Service - 10, Wine Pairings- 10, Front of the House…read more- 10, Ambience - 10, Value - 10, Execution - 10. Wife and I sat at the Chef's Counter for a truly wonderful meal last night. The menu is exceptional, five courses, several with two options, and the progression was just perfect. We really loved all of the dishes, but for sure the ravioli with wild asparagus and ramps is one I will remember for a long time. The octopus was also a memorable dish, and the poussin was complex, layer after layer of flavor and the salt level was so good...just perfect food, perfectly executed. Oh, and shout out to the owner's dad, who is in his 90s and makes the bread, a rich sourdough, served warm, that has a 50 year old starter at its essence. Yum. We did the wine pairings and I def recommend. Some really good wines, curated from small vineyards globally, matched perfectly and well presented. The sommelier nailed it. We also just loved the service. Nice touches pre arrival, they are expecting you when you arrive and there's a lovely personal touch and welcoming feel. The ambience is warm, and you can hear and talk and it does feel like you're at a dinner party with friends and family. Finally, shout out to the chefs and servers. Knowledgable, conversational, and charming. We really enjoyed the Chef's Counter and the entire experience. Kudos to Chef Jon Krinn and his family for creating this masterpiece of a restaurant. It is Michelin star worthy, and we cannot wait to go back.

Hats off to the incredible team at Elyse. I mean every experience we have had there has been…read moretop-notch and I can't believe I haven't reviewed them once yet! I mean shame on them because they deserve some seriously high praise. And honestly, they pulled out all the stops for their recent New Years Eve dining experience - I'm talking caviar, white truffle, A5 wagyu, a custom cocktail (because they know I like gin and yuzu) and a painfully decadent dessert - What a way to send out 2025! I mean, honestly, the meal was exquisite and so perfectly executed. Each dish is crafted with a passion and care for food that absolutely shines. I mean the Foie Gras (sp??) - I don't even really like the stuff, put the way they sauteed it, put it on top of some sort of savory cake and slathered it with this balsamic gastrique - it was like bacon and pancakes smothered in maple syrup just amplified to 100. Bottom line: I would eat this every day (and amplify my weight by 100 too). The snow crab, I don't know if it's the care in selecting the product or the techniques used to prepare it (probably both ), but they packed so much crab flavor into that dish! And the dark chocolate cheesecake, it was magic that can make something so dark, so bold, so rich feel so light when you are eating it. This was just one specific meal here, but I am surprised and delighted every time we get the privilege to dine at Elyse. It's not just the food, it's the atmosphere and the attention of the staff. They remember details from your previous visits, any special notes from your reservation and really tailor the experience to you, making it all that much more special on your special night out

I've been coming to this place for years, and it's truly one of my go-to spots. I have my own…read moreunique drink order: Songbo Mountain Tea, no sugar, ice-free, with triple green tea jelly and honestly, only the manager and one other staff member consistently make it exactly right. They never disappoint. The drinks are always fresh, well-balanced, and made with care. You can tell they really know what they're doing and pay close attention to detail. The shop itself is always clean, organized, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I love that they remember regular customers and genuinely take pride in what they serve. That kind of consistency is hard to find, and it's exactly why I keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality drinks and great service.

I wanted to try this place because of the great reviews. The shop is cute, and there is a good…read moreamount of seating. My drink came out pretty fast. I ordered from a kiosk but you can order in person as well. I ended up getting the mango pomelo drink and added cheese foam. The cheese foam is pretty good, but maybe a little sweeter than I would like. It didn't necessarily add anything to this drink in my opinion so I would probably leave it off next time. I had never had sago before. I think it was not bad but I prefer something with more texture like boba. The slush part was really good and had a slight coconut flavor which was nice, and it tasted very fresh. While I liked the drink, if I could I would get that slush with boba instead of sago. I think it could be that I just don't love sago that much, not that the sago is necessarily bad here. But I would need to try more sago from other places to make that determination. I think I would come back here again.

It is SO good. We got the Bo Kho and Grilled Pork Banh Mi. The Banh Mi was loaded with meat and…read morepate. While the Bo Kho was so flavorful and the meat so tender. The Bo Kho came with a fresh and warm baguette which was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We also ordered two Vietnamese iced coffees, one with sea salt foam and one without. If you like your viet coffee creamy get the one with sea salt foam. The interior was so cute and tastefully decorated. It was super easy to order as well with a tablet at the front and the food comes up super quickly. We'll definitely be back!

Banh mi's up here are crazy expensive. Coming from Atlanta and comparing prices up here has been…read moreeye opening. So, looking for banh mi's we wanted to still look for a place where we would enjoy and also to find something that we couldn't have in Atlanta. We landed here at Bon Bon's a couple of times. The first time we came, the restaurant times said it opened at 8, but when we came at 8 AM on a weekday, lights were off and everything was locked up. Sadly, we couldn't get to try it. The second time, we came during a brunch time on a Saturday, they were open! So we finally got to try what they had to offer. We ordered the bo ne and also the banh mi chao. And honestly the bread here was by far I think the best that we've had since being here in DC. It was freshly baked and it was fluffy. With the bo ne, it was a wonderful pair where you could dip into the sauce and still have that fluffy bread soak it all up. The food did take a while to come out because they made everything fresh. They also did a lot of takeouts when we were there. I enjoyed our visit here and could see ourselves come back when we have time.

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee is family owned with 2 locations, known for their delicious lokmas, high…read morequality desserts, and Instagram aesthetic. This cafe is located in Vienna, and there's plenty of free slanted parking in front as well as parking in the complex next to and across if you're willing to walk. I've been to this location when it first opened years ago and they've really upped their menu and decorations inside since. The ambiance inside is beautiful, ideal for anyone looking for a good Instagram picture. There's so many angles and details so that no matter where you're sitting, there's a good vibe. There's also gorgeous seating outside since it can get crowded. For food, you order from the front and they'll call you when the food is ready. We ordered the dubai gelato and pistachio lokmas. Both were presented tastefully to make sure our eyes and cameras wanted to eat before our stomachs. The dubai gelato was a quality dessert with a good ratio of milk: cream. The pistachio flavor was evident on top, but it was just a kinda tart vanilla ice cream with toppings. I did like it, however, and it paired well with the lokmas. The lokmas were fried to perfection, a nice amount of chewy, and covered with a good ratio of pistachio cream. They were a decent size and conducive to sharing. The prices of everything, overall, was pretty expensive, but the quality definitely made up for it. I'd recommend this cafe to someone looking for a unique sweet treat, catching up with a group of girl friends of 2-4 people, or for a first date!

I swear I left a review about a year ago for the same Dubai strawberries-- maybe it was on a…read moredifferent app. LAST YEAR: amazing. Amazing service and the strawberries were perfection and saucy and yum. TONIGHT ugh. The stars are for the delightful service (every employee I've encountered there has been lovely). Tonight I went to order the Dubai strawberries-- very UNcheap-- and I glanced into the glass box with the berries. It was foggy and whatever. So I ordered. I waited. I was serviced PRE-PREPARED strawberries! Terrible! So, I didn't notice that the berries were already prepared (foggy glass). And I took them home without noticing, because covered in kataifi and crushed pistachio. And wow. Disappointment. Deeeeeeply unenjoyable. Had I noticed they were already made, no way. I've seen them like that at Bakery Museum and I absolutely will not purchase. I'm sorry I don't have proof of the excellent berries I was served last year. But I don't have a need to go back again. Whomp.

We came here for the bingsoo and were surprised by the variety of unique flavors, including mugwort…read moreand roasted dandelion. This is the first place we have been where you can customize the sweetness of the bingsoo (50%). You can ask for small bowls to share the big bowl of bingsoo. The atmosphere features a traditional Korean aesthetic, including 1 table where the party sits on the floor.

ANNANDALE, Va. - The missus and I went for bing-soo. We could've brought a third or fourth person…read morewith us; it's a bit pricey ($26) but you get a lot of bing-soo. Nice bright, airy space; very helpful staff. Plenty of seating. The menu says the bing-soo takes 15 min, but ours was out in 7-8. Biiiig. Very pretty presentation. Tasty. The roasted dandelion bing-soo had a coffee-ish flavor. Half sweetness level was plenty sweet. We'll be back, for sure. Overalls very nice, 4.33-star experience.