This was our first visit to Full On, and we had a great experience. Although there is plenty of…read moreparking, the lot can get pretty busy. The service was good, and all three sandwiches we ordered--the spicy chicken, cauliflower, and Ruby--were delicious. They were made even better with the homemade chips. We couldn't stop eating them! I would definitely return to Full On to try some of the other items on the menu.

** Wings (Buffalo) + Blue Cheese (comes w. celery) = (4) very good & got drums only…read more** Reuben (customized) = (3.75) Good * Ham & Egger (customized) = (3.75) Good

10.4.26 I made 5:30…read morepm dinner reservations for five as my sister and I were reuniting with our parents' friends' children, who we grew up with but hadn't spent quality time with in over three decades. Indy was our server, and she checked on us throughout our visit. We ended up spending about 2.5 hours here, catching up and reminiscing. I ordered the beef pad see ew. The noodles and flavor were spot on, but some pieces of beef were overcooked and chewy. For dessert, I ordered the taro custard, which was delectable! One of my friends thought it was odd that there were crispy onions on my dessert. I had to inform her that it was actually taro. We had a good laugh about that! Everyone seemed to enjoy their entrees, except for one friend who found her soup spicy, even though she had been informed that it was only mildly spicy. She ended up eating only half of it. We requested separate checks but noticed that a 20% tip had been automatically added for our "large party." The restaurant is located in Montrose Crossing and has a nice bar, large uncovered windows, and lovely decor. There's a parking garage conveniently located next to the restaurant, which wasn't as busy as the open parking lot. Overall, I enjoyed the food, service, and, most importantly, the company. It was a wonderful place to catch up with family friends after so many years, and I would definitely return!

When someone asked me, what's my favorite food I say anything on a plate... Until now I think this…read morerestaurant is horrible. I had three different dishes, one worse than the next. I will say their sticky mango. Dessert was their saving grace. The service was as it should have been nothing spectacular, but the food was not for me. I had fish cakes... I will never have those again I had something similar to Shumai... Won't have that again And I had papaya salad... Big fat no

I have been wanting to try Mahdang for awhile now and finally went last night…read more I wanted the bossam but the portion size looked way too big for me I wouldn't be able to finish. So I opted for a stone pot essentially which was delicious. My friend also ordered a soup based broth (I forget which one). Portion sizes are large and food was delicious.

A great go to Korean place in Rockville! I like to come here when the drive to Nova is just too far…read moreto hit the cravings for Korean food. The staff were really nice and efficient. The inside is really homey with wood tables, benches and decor. We got the seafood pancake and bibim naengmyeon which hits the spot so hard in the summer. It comes with some sauces for you to customize as you wish (horseradish, vinegar etc) Since the buckwheat noodles can be hard to chew they offer to cut the noodles for you table side. It's a super refreshing option since the broth is partially like a frozen slush and topped with crunchy veggies like cucumbers and carrots. The portions here are generous and give plenty of food. The seafood pancake was packed with seafood. Everything also comes with a variety of small side dishes, usually pickled items like kimchi etc.

This is my favorite Taiwanese food spot! The chicken popcorn is crispy, while the braised pork rice…read moreis rich, savory, and tastes just like the food I grew up eating in Taiwan.

There is nothing special about this place, not sure why the rave? The only highlight is probably…read morebecause it's in a gas station which is also quite gross.

This is a short review based on my first (but definitely not last!) visit. Will update in the…read morefuture. Was heading home from airport after a long flight. Was feeling hangry because I had planned on stopping at Hard Times for a bowl of chili -and found out they were closed on Mondays. So, pretty much pulled a name out of a hat and would up at Chuan Tian Xia because, well, Szechuan cooking uses chiles, no? Yesssss! I ordered Signature Dumplings and a bowl of Beijing-style Beijing-style Zhajiang Noodles. The dumplings were outstanding: a mix of shrimp, pork, and chive that were plump, juicy, fragrant with the herbaceous flavor of chives. The accompanying sauce was not too sweet, not too hot, just right as a complement to the dumplings. Yowza. I was a happy camper... ...and then I dug into my noodles. Double yowza! Thick wheat noodles topped with a rich sauce made from (I think) fermented soybean paste and braised pork belly, garnished with cucumbers. The portion was way to big for me to eat after my flight, but I really, really enjoyed it (and the remaining dumplings) for lunch today. Did I say yowza? I'm an adventurous eater so the menu's less Americanized items were what I would have ordered given more time (like Maoxuewang: can you say "pig's tongue, spam, pork intestine, and beef tripe"? Protein is protein, baby!). Just means I need to come back, and I will, as quickly as I can.

This seems like a brand new opened spot that I wanted to try but when I asked my waiter he said…read morethey've been open for about 3 years. I got in there and the place was empty and I had to practically yell "excuse me" and someone came out to seat us. The old restaurant was a personal Hotpot place and the new restaurant didnt change the tables or the plates or practically anything so I was a little confused. We ordered and the waiter was super nice and helpful. He suggested good dishes to try and explained that each dish you order comes with a bowl of rice. When the food cane out we were shocked by the portion size. It was way bigger than we were expecting. The flavor of the food was good but a little messy. One dish we ordered was a little bland and the other 2 were pretty salty if not eaten with rice. The fish was not as crispy on the outside as I thought it would be but the inside was super tender and cooked very well. The color wasnt right but the flavor was there. It could've used a little more seasoning on top but it was good either way. The chicken we ordered was extremely spicy, which I liked, but it was pretty spicy. The pork we ordered was okay. It wasnt super authentic because they didnt cut the meat correctly but the flavor was there. Altogether I liked this restaurant and the prices were extremely fair considering their portion size. I would come here again to try the other dishes they have.

Not sure I'm following the collective psychosis that believes Yett Gol is good, let alone anything…read morespecial. The seolleongtang mostly tasted like the salt that was added tableside. The predominant flavor of the kimchi jjigage was gochugaru. The haemul pajeon didn't have much seafood and came with several burnt spots. The japchae was extremely oily and included very few vegetables. I make better Korean food at home just by watching Maangchi videos. Speaking of videos, the only reason I found this place was through a TikTok, which offered a rave review and showed a packed restaurant. I guess this is how I know FoodTok has officially reached the mainstream, because I'm seeing more and more staged scenarios and dubious opinions. The only thing anybody had anything positive to say about was the rice, which was technically perfect. There is an old adage that goes, "you can judge a restaurant based on how well they cook their rice." But if you have a table full of food and the only thing people want to finish is the rice, then you've got a whole other problem.

Ahh I love invigorating Korean food. Came to this place after having a silver spring adventure and…read morewe exhausted. This food put satisfying smiles on all our faces. I ordered a tofu soup with miso base and a kimchi pancake for the table. The pajeon was so appetizing I may have forgotten to take a picture before we dug in, and the tofu soup was just very warming. I didn't want anything spicy or I would've gotten a jjigae. You'll notice if you come here that this place is frequented by local Koreans, which tells you this is a good spot haha

Coming from the LA area (especially little Saigon) to try some local DMV area pho is always a fun…read moreexperience. I'll have to say that it doesn't compare but few places probably do. I liked the small dining area. Simple in decor. The staff was very friendly. Even allowed us to stay at our table after we finished eating. Didn't feel rushed. Took our orderly promptly and refilled our water glasses (sometimes this doesn't happen at Asian establishments or you have refill your own) We ordered some pho dishes. Didn't expect the food to come out so quick. I ordered a smaller bowl. Need to get the bigger one next time. Glad the extra noodles weren't too expensive. The broth was very soothing. Finished it. The meats and free add ons were fresh and savory. The price was good (it wasn't like the irvine up charge im used to have back in SoCal). Worth it to check out. And don't forget to travel 2-3 stores over to the left and get lost in Japanese toy heaven.

This pho spot is very convenient and near me and I always come here when I'm craving some pho. In…read moremy opinion the soup broth is better than any other pho spot I've tried around the area. I also really like their Thai tea. Food comes out pretty quickly too. However, this place can get really busy and seating is somewhat limited since it is a smaller space. The tables are also close to one another but I don't mind it. During my recent visits though, I've noticed the portion sizes have gone down?? I usually order a small because I tend to get full fast lol and I felt like the bowl was smaller than before and there didn't seem to be much noodles or beef.

Lunch menu $10 special. Decently priced food otherwise. Authentic Korean food in a casual setting…read more(picnic tables). Seafood jjampong noodles were good but missing a little seafood. Not as chock full as we wanted but we still enjoyed it. The pork katsu lunch portion was a bit small, but it was the lunch special, so it made sense. The curry was good with the rice and we enjoyed the pickles. Only issue is the space is quite large so the A/C wasn't running fully or maybe they were having a cooling issue. It was a bit hot inside due to the heat wave outside. Hopefully the rest of the summer isn't the same.

Place: very spacious, with a lot of indoor seating and also an outdoor area…read more Service: staff was nice- Food: 5/5 I ordered the Soy Garlic Chicken and it was super saucy and hot. Fresh from the kitchen and topped with a lot of garlic. Tasted delicious with white rice. --The menu is large as it has 3 or 4 restaurants using the kitchen so it feels a bit overwhelming. I personally probably would not come back because it's not my vibe but would recommend to anyone craving a quick snack.

Went to dine in to Akira this past weekend for dinner. It wasn't busy at all but it was the perfect…read morerainy weather to have ramen. Went with my usual tonkotsu and I would say it's still my favorite on their menu. Not the best ramen I've had but pretty good for the price. Also ordered takoyaki and it looked really good but just took it to go. The parking lot outside is really limited and almost all full but on the weekends street parking is free which is nice. I noticed they added more crane games in the front entrance but they only take dollar bills. Be sure to bring loose change as the employees can't help exchange anything for you.

Was in the area and some friends suggested Akira so Child #1 and I joined them to check it out!…read more With ramen in the name, we decided to try out the ramen. I got the Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen and a sweet potato (sushi) roll. Child #1 got a vegetable roll and the vegetarian ramen (the only vegetarian option I think I saw for ramen). Overall not bad. Decent balance of ingredients in my ramen. I tried Child #1's soup and it was fine, though I will say whatever the mushrooms were (woodear, I think), they were fantastic, with a nice marinade and prepared so well. The rolls were fine. My sweet potato was clearly fresh-fried, so it was warm inside the rice, which was a bit surprising. On one hand, a bit crispier. On the other, hot sushi. Our waiter was attentive and the food came out relatively quickly. Prices were fair.

"Slurp, savor, repeat...ramen is a bowl of happiness." My grandchildren love ramen too. So, on this…read morecool and rainy weekend we stopped by Maki to take out some delicious ramen. We ordered the shoyu ramen with brisket. The broth was flavorful and the meat tender and delicious. The kids liked the Tongkatsu ramen with pork belly. They loved the broth and noodles. The service was great! We ordered our ramen and it was waiting for us, when we arrived. The restaurant is decorated in dark colors with red accents. It is comfortable and cozy. Although, we took home food this time, I am sure we will be back for more. "Slurp, savor, repeat is my new favorite mantra.

I first heard about Maki Cafe through college friends and decided to give it a try with my parents…read more Located along a busy stretch of Rockville Pike, the restaurant offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including ramen, sushi, curry, soba, udon, buns, and rice bowls. Since Maki doesn't accept reservations, I called ahead to put our names on the waitlist. Despite doing so, our party of three still waited approximately 20 minutes for a table. The waiting area was small and crowded, with several parties ahead of us. The interior reminded me of a cozy café in Tokyo's Yurakucho district, featuring tree-patterned wallpaper and red lanterns hanging near the entrance. For beverages, my parents shared hot sake while I ordered hot tea, which was Genmaicha. One thing I appreciated about the menu was the ability to customize ramen, with six broth options and 13 toppings. They also offered vegetarian and gluten-free ramen options, along with specialty dishes such as the Bulgogi Steak Ramen Burger and Curry Bulgogi. We shared five dishes, most of which came recommended by friends: Grilled Baby Octopus - Marinated in a sweet soy sauce and served over lettuce and shredded radish. The flavor was enjoyable and reminded me of a similar dish I had at Shabu & Mein in Boston, although the portion here was noticeably smaller. Vegetable Gyoza - These pan-fried dumplings featured spinach wrappers filled with a mixture of mushrooms, carrots, celery, and cabbage. They were served with gyoza sauce and garnished with scallions. Unfortunately, the filling had a mushy texture that I didn't particularly enjoy. Bulgogi Steak Miso Ramen - Served with thin yellow wheat noodles in a mildly flavored miso and dashi broth. The bowl included a boiled egg, narutomaki (Japanese fish cake), seasoned bamboo shoots, dried seaweed, and scallions. The presentation was appealing, although the broth was fairly mild. Shrimp Tempura Roll - Easily one of the highlights of our meal! The roll featured crispy shrimp tempura, avocado, and lettuce wrapped in rice and seaweed, then topped with caviar and a drizzle of sweet sushi sauce. It was one of the tastiest shrimp tempura rolls I'd had at the time. Sashimi Deluxe - An assortment of five types of sliced fish, including red tuna, salmon, white tuna, scallops, and white fish. While I enjoyed the presentation, the red tuna didn't taste particularly fresh. I did appreciate the accompanying salmon eggs and sticky rice topped with rice seasoning. We were too full to try dessert, but the Dango caught our attention and would be something to consider on a future visit. Overall, Maki Cafe was a mixed experience. The menu offered plenty of variety, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll was definitely a standout. However, the small portions, inconsistent textures, and concerns about the freshness of the tuna kept this from being a higher-rated experience. While there were dishes we enjoyed, others left room for improvement. A decent spot for Japanese comfort food with a few memorable dishes, but the overall experience was somewhat inconsistent.