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3.9 (19 reviews)
InexpensiveFood Court
Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Vivian R.

An eclectic mix of cuisines, from Indian to Mexican/Central American, with a surprisingly good vegan and vegetarian selection. I like the vegan pulled BBQ bowl made from jackfruit (there is a sandwich version too but the bread is mediocre) and the mixed vegetable crepe. Nook also has a small dessert case that usually has mini cupcakes, convenient for a last minute office party contribution (this is why I first visited it). Located in the Ronald Reagan Building food court, it sits a few steps back from the fray of the food court's main circle and as a result can get overlooked by the conference or tourist group crowd (read: shorter lines!). The portions give you a good amount of food and the staff is always friendly. It's become one of my preferred options in this food court.

Pulled Pork Sandwich
Anthony W.

The NOOK has really good reviews and I decided to try it. It does not deserve a visit. I came with 40 dollars and I had less than thirty after. The food was really greasy with oil spewing from all sides and the pulled pork wasn't even pulled. There was no extra condiments or sides like Tomato or even lettuce. The only sides they provided were a flimsy bag of potato chips. Their pictures for advertisements were not even their food. I kind of expected more from twelve bucks but I didn't even think I got my money's worth

Veggie quesadilla (extra toasted and light on the cheese)

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9 days ago

For a food court this was very good. Everything tasted fresh. We got the rice bowl. Lots of food. Perfect for 2.

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1 year ago

Great food and good prices. There was hardly any line. The cafe mall was very busy. The ambiance was clean and well lit.

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2 years ago

Horrible, my friend got food poisoning and went to the hospital. definitely don't try.

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6 years ago

Great customer service and delicious food. There's a wide variety of food and tones of vegan options. I love this place.

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10 years ago

This place is pretty great. They have a variety of foods and the staff is super friendly.

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The vegan pulled pork, vegan chicken nuggets, and veggie samosas are so tasty!

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Luna Hall was not in the plans, it was late and we were hungry and there was Luna Hall. We entered…read moreand the first thing you see is a little lounge area and a bar to the right, as you walk further back you pass by the pastries and then there are several options of Asian food and drinks, everything from boba to sesame chicken, and noodles and more. We ordered and everyone enjoyed their food. It wasn't the best but it was good! I have to add this is in Chinatown so if you order Chinese is authentic. The downfall here is the seating situation is limited, and the bathrooms are nasty. Overall the service at the counter was good. NOW I'm sorry there are no pics! However do not, I repeat DO NOT leave here without getting a doughnut in a container. There are in the pastry section right by the register. You won't regret it!!! You're welcome.

Luna Hall was okay. It wasn't very crowded, didn't have many vendors, and felt a little empty and…read morerun down. Not a very nice or cozy ambiance or where I'd want to hang out. The food was quick to get and decent quality, although a little overpriced considering how low key the place is. I visited on a Thursday around 6 PM. The place has a bar and bakery near the front, which I didn't check out. In the back are ~5 food stalls and each has signs for different vendors, but in reality it didn't seem like all the vendors were still operating. It was hard to tell because all the stalls share the same menu and you order from the same place (two tablets near the front). Tonkotsu Ramen (~$16) and Scallion Pancakes with Beef (~$11). They were prepared quickly. I expected the pancakes to be twice as large for the price. They tasted fine, I liked them. The ramen was served with broth on the side and came with pork, eggs, corn, bean sprouts, and a few other bits. It was pretty good but nothing special.

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I heart old architecture, so I made it a priority to visit Central Station that opened in 1907. I…read morewas amazed at how grand Union station is when we exited our Uber ride. I felt safe here since there were national guardsmen strolling the station. There are 30 eateries here and we ended up having lunch at Shake Shack, indulging in ice cream at Van Leeuwen, chocolates from Laderach and coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee. I like how the station also has 30 retail shops. Happy I visited Union Station and I recommend seeing this architectural marvel.

Union Station is a beautiful historical building. It is a travel hub in the city (Marc train,…read moreAmtrak, metro). You can always get a taxi out front if you aren't getting an Uber. I am crossing my fingers that Union Station will get itself together. Outside of attending a handful of events (there is a lot of space due to store/restaurant closures) I don't visit this area frequently anymore. If I take metro at night, I use Chinatown or Convention Center metro. Amtrak had too many incidents with homeless people attacking employees. As a result, all of the seating located in front of each boarding area has been removed. There is a seating area (with security) if you have a boarding pass. The beautiful wooden benches that used to be in the grand hall are gone. My favorite stores are gone. The parking garage has limited spaces & is confusing. The rental area (I have never successfully gotten someone on the phone who could tell me rental prices or what cars were available) takes up lots of spaces now. The food court isn't the same. We used to love visiting and trying one of the kiosks. The places keep going out of business. If you visit the food court, have a fanny pack or sling back purse. Between aggressive pigeons or people asking for money, the experience isn't as enjoyable. Unos is still there. If you need to grab a bite, you won't be bothered by the riff raff there. The circulator buses are all gone, due to budget cuts. They were a wonderful convenience. I hope that things will change. Union Station has an expansion project that should be completed by 2040. Some improvements are starting construction in 2027. That doesn't help anyone now. The halls are beautiful. The statues are photo worthy. The postal museum is directly across the street. Capitol Hill is nearby. This building is a treasure. I'm rooting for it.

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We came here for Valentine's Day. Managed to snag a reservation for 5 PM, right when they open, at…read morethe sushi bar. The staff were all absolutely lovely. And we even got a cute little Valentines gift. I can't say enough nice things about our server - she was so great. Sitting at the sushi bar was neat as we got to see everything being made. We also got to try some complimentary bites. Great experience! The cocktails were crazy good. Everything we ordered was delicious. The salmon usuzukuri was so good we ordered it twice. The Kobe baller was another standout. The scallops were also fantastic. Such a yummy meal! Highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

I've been trying to get a reservation here for the longest, so I was really excited to finally…read morego--especially after hearing so many great things. But honestly, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. My sister enjoyed her drink, but the rock shrimp was a letdown. It tasted overly oily with barely any sauce. We were hungry, so we didn't send it back, but it definitely wasn't worth it. The sushi overall was just okay, which was surprising--I expected it to be amazing. That said, my last tuna roll (can't remember the exact name) was actually really good--about an 8.5/10. The service was decent. Q made sure we were taken care of, but he did seem a bit annoyed by some of our questions. We asked about the 4% wellness charge since we'd never seen that before (and I consider myself a foodie). Apparently, it goes toward health and medical benefits, which is different from the usual service charge. I will say, the space itself is beautiful with a very relaxed vibe. I also had no idea there was an upstairs, which was a nice surprise.

Nook - food_court - Updated May 2026

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