The bumblebee milk tea was so good -- even at 75% sweet!!!…read more Ramen was surprisingly good as well! We got the Tonkotsu and the "X". Both were SO good!!! It's a bit of a drive for us (we were in the area for a convention) but would def come back if nearby!! Service was good! Young crowd but they greeted everyone!

I was craving ramen on a cold winter day and found this place online. It's a cute little ramen and…read moreboba restaurant. I loved the vibe and decor. There's only seven tables, but it wasn't hard to find a spot to sit when we came on a Sunday night for dinner. We ordered through the kiosk, but the staff were ready and willing to help customers with their orders behind the counter. I love how you can customize your own ramen bowl! I've been to a few ramen places and never seen a build your own option. They had several options for broth, noodle, and sides. The price was pretty reasonable too! The black garlic tonkotsu ramen was super flavorful. The chashu was tender and not too fatty. The soy egg was probably the best I've had. I wish I ordered a dozen. Even the broccoli was incredible! Can't wait to come back here for more ramen and to try their boba as well!

Went to JINYA Ramen Bar in Ballston with my coworkers for lunch and tried the lunch special the…read morekaraage chicken ramen. It was $19 and came with an appetizer (I can't remember exactly what it was, possibly rice cake sushi), which made it feel like a really solid deal. The ramen was delicious, the hot green tea was a nice touch, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed everything and would definitely recommend the lunch special. Highly recommend this spot!

My wife had a function in the area, and we took the opportunity to meet up and grab a bite to eat…read more I was in the mood for something light, and since she had visited before and enjoyed the food, we decided to give it a try. Jinya Ramen Bar offers a trendy, modern, metropolitan atmosphere. The space has a lively energy, with techno/disco-style music playing in the background, a full bar, and televisions featuring sports programming. The crowd appeared to include a number of younger couples, which added to the overall vibrant feel. I ordered the Chicken Yuzu Shio Delight and customized it with spicy bean sprouts, fresh garlic, and chicken wontons (each an additional charge). The dish arrived hot--which I always appreciate--and was exactly what I was looking for: flavorful, well-balanced, and satisfying without being too heavy. My kids ordered from the children's menu and clearly enjoyed their meals--they liked it so much that they asked for more noodles. I ended up sharing some of mine and ultimately ordered an additional bowl. The staff was very accommodating throughout, which made the experience even better. The restaurant is family-friendly, even with a bar as a central feature (which we did not utilize). The host was welcoming, and the staff presented a cohesive, modern look with all-black attire. While the style is clearly part of the restaurant's trendy aesthetic, some aspects of the dress may be a matter of personal preference (too short in my opinion, I would not like my daughters wearing such short attire). Overall, this was a great experience. The food was satisfying without being overly heavy, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was engaging. I would certainly recommend Jinya Ramen Bar to anyone in the mood for quality ramen in a lively setting.

Stopped in with my friends tonight for dinner. The restaurant definitely drew a crowd for dinner…read more There are several parking options within the center- parking garages, street parking, and a couple of lots. The blueberry mojito was DELICIOUS! The appetizers were pretty tasty too. However, I was not overly impressed with my main meal. I ordered a hibachi combo, the filet mignon and chicken. I was honestly disappointed, the flavors were lacking in my opinion. Service was attentive and portions were decent. Sad to say it, but I do think there are better Hibachi restaurants in the area with comparable pricing.

Okada is a Pretty decent Japanese restaurant that serves Sushi and Ramen…read more I stopped by on a winter weekend while visiting the One Loudoun area. I ordered the D49. Spicy Chicken Miso Ramen Dinner as I came at 3 PM which was a little after the dinner hours. It was pretty good. Came with bamboo shoots, seaweed, and boiled egg and the spicy chili sauce on the side. I asked for it on side as I wanted to experience the taste w/o spice and then add it myself if needed. Overall, it was pretty tasty. Nothing outstanding, but maybe my taste buds weren't functioning. It was not bad overall, and was filling as I hadn't a proper breakfast even. I would rate it 7/10. Not bad, and the cost for dine-in was a little over $20, which wasn't bad but not cheap either. For the service, I'll give it a pass. Overall, impressed with this Japanese restaurant and hopefully will be back to try something else on the menu, if I find myself in the One Loudoun area again.

My wife, 18-year old son, and I came here on a cold winter Saturday in early February 2026. It got…read morerave reviews on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. Be sure to note that it's a very small, cozy restaurant with only a couple tables that can seat more than 3 people. But the food was truly delicious. The Japanese curry dish with chicken provided a massive quantity of food with garnishes that seemed authentic. My wife and son enjoyed their ramen. We also enjoyed the takoyaki appetizer (battered octopus), which brought back pleasant memories of our visit to Osaka in December 2019. Service was prompt and friendly. I would try to avoid rush hour times for a meal - and make sure you're dining in a pair or solo (which allows you to sit at the bar).

The beef curry dish I ordered was tasty. Nice portions, plenty of beef. The sides of radishes and…read moregreen onions complement the curry just as in Japan. I sat at the bar because there is not much seating. Three high tables that accommodate two people. And a couple of regular tables for a party of four. I would eat here again. Many people seemed to order Ramen noodles.

This was a fun place! They have two sections to eat in, so you can choose to sit at a regular table…read moreor have the hibachi experience. It was the first time my young kids had been to a hibachi, and they loved it. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. They had it decorated beautifully. We were seated quickly and had our orders taken shortly after. The servers were friendly and entertaining. The food was delicious, reasonably priced with good sized portions. We got edamame and spring rolls for appetizers, which were yummy, and the chicken with vegetables, fried rice and noodles. Everything was great! I have a feeling we will be back again!

This place was meh. We've been here a couple of times and I think the ownership has changed…read more The service was subpar. The waitress came to check on us twice in the beginning and after our food arrived we never saw her again. It was not until 20 or 25minutes later that another waitress came by to check on us. Not sure what the hang up was as the restaurant was mostly empty. The side of noodles was weird. I was expecting asian flavors, but we got spaghetti dunked in soy sauce and covered with black pepper. This was also on the kids menu as well, my son could barely eat it due to how spicy it was. My other kid got a Ramen bowl and that was essentially the same noodles as above in a pool of chicken broth that tasted like it was dumped out of a box. It was very bad. Usually when we go to Noku in the Village, my kid devours the Ramen bowl, but this one was left untouched. The maki rolls were OK, but pricy and not worth their value. The rainbow roll, I believe, only had 4 pieces. Also, the pieces of fish on top of the rainbow were very small and underwhelming. The fact that it cost more than our usual sushi places added insult to injury. The Philli roll was more cream cheese than salmon. Finally, some minor issues that demonstrate that the staff doesnt really care: the waitress poured the beer so fast that it was 90%head, and she just moved on; and, when our sushi tray came out the wasabi and ginger were missing. In my 15+ years of eating sushi in all types of places, all over America i have never had a situation where the ginger and wasabi were left out. This was not a major issue for me as mistake happen, no big deal. However, given the poor experience this did not help the matter.

Amazing food great and fast service kimbap was so good and bulgogi was top tier would recommend one…read moreof my favorite places for sure

I tried Gogi Gogo in Leesburg for the first time today. I ordered the bulgogi lunch box and the…read morechicken katsu lunch box for takeout. The owner was very kind, and they were quite generous with the portions. They even included plenty of salad and miso soup. I really liked that the lunch boxes (Doshirak) came with a variety of side dishes like rolled omelet, japchae, tempura, and more so you get to enjoy many different items along with the main dish. The takeout was packaged very well and everything was neat and clean. The restaurant itself also looked very clean inside. The portions were generous and you can really feel the hospitality. Highly recommend!

Since we were planning to do some errands in Leesburg, we decided to go to Noku for dinner. We…read morewere here on a Saturday at 4 p.m. At that hour, there weren't many customers. However, they do a good takeout business, as we noticed several people come in to pick up their orders. Before coming here, we looked at their menu. Thus, we knew what we wanted when we got here. Service was great. The staff here is friendly and efficient. Our server checked on us more than once during our meal. To drink, my husband ordered a Kirin Light beer while I ordered a glass of plum wine. Some Japanese places fill the glass too high, but here, the portion size was reasonable. I ordered "the poke bowl". I chose salmon for my fish. This bowl consists of "Sushi-grade fish topped with vegetables, mixed with poke sauce over a choice of mixed greens or rice". I chose the rice. Before coming here, I looked up "poke sauce." I found a website called "pokebowlny.com." This is the description they gave: "traditional poke sauce blends soy sauce, sesame oil, and often rice vinegar, along with aromatics like garlic and ginger. This classic combination makes the fish taste fresher, the vegetables more vibrant, and the rice more flavorful." The vegetables in the bowl were kernel corn, seaweed salad, and cucumbers. I really enjoyed having this meal! All the flavors worked well together. I look forward to having it again. Along with the poke bowl, a bowl of miso soup is included. That, too, was quite good, and it came to the table quite warm. My husband ordered "Tuna Don," which consists of "fresh tuna sashimi over rice & vegetables. His entrée came with both miso soup and a small side salad. The bowl had a big slice of radish, some seaweed salad, and the usual shredded daikon. The wasabi was really spicy - he could feel it in his nose and sinus cavity - it'll take your head off. The generous portion of tuna was large with thicker slices than he'd ever seen before.

Great food wonderful service! Cute atmosphere The staff was…read morecourteous and service was quick! Great food wonderful service! Cute atmosphere The staff was courteous and service was quick!

I'm not a negative review kind of guy, but when it sucks, it sucks…read more We usually visit once a month, and have not previously encountered a reason to complain. But today broke us. We walked in for lunch and it was busy, 10+ tables. It took a minute to be seated, no big deal, but we noticed immediately that the man seating us was also the ONLY employee on the floor. We watched as he made drinks, boba, pulled cases of Coke behind the counter, refilled water, and some 10 minutes later, finally made it over to take our order. We were very leery, but another employee suddenly appeared out of the back with the table settings and we were assured it was fine. We order and it takes about 10 more minutes just to get the broth. That starts BOILING before any of the meats, vegetables, or other items are delivered to the table. By this point we haven't eaten anything other than the complimentary peanuts and cucumbers, and we've been there a half-hour. My son's chicken arrives soon thereafter, and we finally receive the hot pot stuff. And that's the last we saw of the service team until he brought the check nearly 30 minutes later. We tried waving him down for refills, the other employee walked by and asked if we wanted a refill on the broths and then forgot about us. For an all-you-can-eat hot pot place, they sure can save a ton of money by never refilling your items, drinks, or broth. He brought out the check at nearly an hour later and I asked why he hadn't offered me a refill for any of the hot pot items. He apologized and then asked if I would be paying via card. I used the reward dollars we'd saved from previous visits because we don't think we'll be returning. Literally, absolutely zero inclination to serve us more food or even acknowledge that we were still hungry and hadn't seen him or any other staff after the initial table set. I removed the defaulted 22% tip HE selected on the credit card reader he brought to the table and asked for the manager. He said he'd be back, then disappeared to the kitchen immediately and didn't return for the 10 minutes we decided to wait. Another customer asked us if we'd visited before, and we told them we were monthly visitors, but this would likely be our last time. Another employee we hadn't seen the entire time we'd been there came to bus the table and we asked her if there were problems. She told us she couldn't talk about it, then hurried off to the back without even finishing our table. Most likely they were at least watching her, and would retaliate if she said anything out of line. A group walking in heard me complaining as we walked out, stopped me to ask what happened, then followed us back out the door. Can't recommend them anymore. Not sure what happened in the month since we were last there, but it's apparent it's not being managed actively. Short staffed is one issue, being poorly staffed by employees who don't care is a larger problem. Maybe new ownership and management is needed, if it continues like this, the corner will be vacant before too long. Sad, because this was a good place without having to drive to Falls Church. They could've cornered the market here in Ashburn.

We opted for the AYCE menu choosing the duo pot, sichuan spicy & pork bone broth, for $35/ adult…read more They have standard hot pot veggies/ protein options and a decent sauce bar with more unlimited sides, our fave being the seaweed salad! Broth was mediocre (moderately watered down, lacked flavor), fish filet was a huge miss (couldn't finish the small portion we received bc it had unpleasant texture/ chewy after cooked), some meat options were chewy (our fave was the fatty brisket), and some of the veggies didn't seem fresh (mushrooms were soft/ discolored). We still had a good dining experience with the items we did find tasty & trying out a new hot pot spot in the Loudon area! 3.5/5

Great Vietnamese food here I got a spicy beef noodle soup and summer rolls. The soup was fantastic…read morewell balanced and had great flavor. The beef was tender and broth was perfectly balanced with savoriness and spice. The summer rolls tasted fresh and had great flavor. The shrimp were firm and had nice taste with the noodles and veggies. Service was quick and friendly. Inside it's a traditional looking pho restaurant lots of tables to sit.

I got the pho dac biet($16) and iced coffee ($6). Coffee came out in about 5 mins and tasted quite…read moregood, but surprisingly it didn't give me a usually good caffeine high compared to other viet coffee for some reason. I barely felt any. But that sea salt foam was delicious! The pho was a sweeter broth which I'm not a personal fan of (I prefer a savory broth) meat was good. Good vibes here, it's just unfortunate that they serve a sweeter pho and it's just not my preference. Overall a solid restaurant, id check it out only if you like a sweeter pho. Food(50%): 6.2 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 6.4/10

Upgrading from my review 10 years ago! Wow, a decade I've been periodically coming to this place…read more Hard to believe that One Loudoun is that old already. I would say that Sense of Thai St. has become a neighborhood staple and stands strong among the other great Thai places in the area. Definitely has improved and remained steady over the years. The service is always top-notch, and the bar with limited kitchen options stays open late as one of the only late-night options in that immediate area, which is nice after a big gym session in the evenings. I still think the prices are a little hard to swallow for the portion sizes in terms of how much actual protein you get with any one dish. But it's undeniable how perfectly balanced the flavors and spices are, and the menu is always evolving with a very wide range of Asian fusion and traditional Thai dishes. I have a TOUGH time figuring out what to order because every creation sounds so amazing! I recently got the beef noodle Thai ramen with the five-spice egg added (see photo), and it was really good. The five-spice egg is a must try, bursting with a rainbow of flavors and accenting any dish.

I always go to its sister restaurant Tiki Thai in Reston. It's been almost 2 years since I last…read morevisited Sense. Decided to go back again. Tried their appetizer Siam platter. A good starter. Liked most of the appetizer except for the wings. They are a bit too sweet for me. For entrees, we got a whole fried fish. The branzino was a good size and perfectly fried. We were trying to find pictures of Siam chicken and unable to find any. It is more like orange chicken to be honest. It was decent. Final dish was chicken pad Thai and that was good. Their pad Thai is always delicious. Overall the food was good but the service was spotty. Had to ask for water refill even though the waiter walked by and can see the almost empty glasses. We were there later in the evening so it was not really busy.