Panera Bread

The food was positively delicious. The service was terrific and it's a small space, but everything…read moreseems to work out somehow.

The food was delicious and great portions. The price was reasonable and vibe was chilled even when…read moreacross the parking lot, the Mexican restaurant was packed and music was playing. It didn't disturb you and was able to enjoy the food and atmosphere.

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Gyro Bowl

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Grilled Salmon Greek Salad

Thai at Laurel

3.7(640 reviews)

2.8 mi

Thai at Laurel has some new tricks up their sleeves and they are tasty…read more My niece and I ordered from Chef Patty's menu and the food was delicious. I had the curry lamb noodles; the sauce was thick spicy; very rich and hearty with tender lamb. Also, on this menu is a chili crab that I would like to try. This specialty menu is constantly changing, which is nice, because it shows they are committed to trying new things to present to their customers. I tasted the crybaby noodles with shrimp& pork-excellent! We shared a papaya salad, which was fresh and filled with flavor. We also had the leche Thai iced tea, which was good and not too sweet. The environment is always clean and attractive, and the staff is very kind. Always a pleasure to come here!

I want to start by saying the atmosphere is absolutely siren almost instantly I was greeted and I…read morereceived a table before I could even blink the waitress are extremely attentive my cup never had a chance to get empty because it was always be poured back to the rim. The food was immaculate. I go to this restaurant almost every week 5 star serves guaranteed I recommend Siam chicken, papaya salad , calamari, Bangkok wings and for dessert, vanilla ice cream with The volcano chocolate brownie

Interior

Fried Tofu

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Thai Ice Tea

Pho Kevin

4.0(302 reviews)

0.5 mi

We came on a weekday, so it was empty and got seated right away. The staffs were friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The restaurant had some unique decors hanging on the wall, which I thought were pretty cool to look at. I got Bun Bo Hue with the pork knuckle(?) on the side. I was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful the soup was. My friend got pho and had nothing to complain about. It was a pretty straightforward meal we both enjoyed. I would come back again.

I have been here many times. I do not live close, but it is in the middle of my commute, and when…read moretime permits, I always have dinner here. Excellent prices, excellent taste, and wonderful staff that are friendly and attentive. There are many places for Pho, but if you can manage this one into your day, you will not be disappointed.

Bun Bo Hue

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Vietnamese iced coffee

Taqueria Los Perez Laurel

4.5(91 reviews)

2.1 mi

My first time coming here, and it was definitely the right choice. Since it was Cinco de Mayo, the…read moreplace was packed. The parking lot is small, and there's no sauce stand--which is probably my only downside. Because of the holiday, the wait was about 30 minutes for four tacos, which was a bit longer than I would've liked. That said, it was worth it. Taqueria Los Primos has always been my go-to spot and, up until now, the best tacos I've had in Maryland--but Los Perez takes the top spot for me. I was a little thrown off seeing the hot sauce come in a plastic packet, but it was actually super fire. I'd come back here all the time. This place could easily hold its own against some of the best Mexican spots in Los Angeles. Highly, highly recommend if you haven't been yet.

Really enjoyed the tacos from here -- tried the chicken, carnitas, cabeza, and asada as part of the…read more4 taco combo for $13.99 which was a great deal. The chicken was seasoned well and the carnitas were flavorful, the accompanying sauces - salsa verde y roja were incredible! The tacos were filling and accompanied with limes, cilantro, and radishes. My husband enjoyed both the cabeza and the asada, he especially loved the cabeza as it was very juicy and flavorful. We did pickup from the restaurant, calling the order in ahead was straightforward, and it was ready within 15 minutes. The ambiance of the restaurant is very special, beautifully decorated, with plenty of seating. Would definitely go again!

Inside. Cleanest Mexican restaurant on the planet. Due to just opening obviously.

Taco Birria 4

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Gah Rham

4.3(94 reviews)

6.6 mi

I went to try another restaurant but it happened to be closed, so I popped into Gah Rham instead…read more It was lunchtime so it wasn't too busy. I was sat immediately and was able to easily put my order in. The food was flavorful, and definitely made to order. This is definitely some of the best Korean I've had in the area!

One word: BLAND. The…read morefood was a huge disappointment. I ordered beef with fried egg, vegetables, and rice. Honestly, it looked way better than it tasted. I was so underwhelmed that I packed the rest up just so I could go home and try to "doctor it up" myself with some seasoning and pepper. Fast forward...even the remix at home couldn't save it. The food was just not giving. The service, however, was quick, and the staff seemed kind. There was definitely a language barrier though, which made it hard to ask questions or get recommendations, and that took away from the experience a bit. As for the decor, it's a pretty large venue with a standard setup. Nothing particularly memorable besides the occasional Korean imagery throughout the space. Overall, I really wanted to enjoy this spot, but the food just missed the mark for me.

Didn't knew I took this. Oh well.

F1. Eel Gui and Doenjang Jigae

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Jinro Chamisul Soju (slush)

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Luis was a great server and the food was amazing as always. Fries aren't that great but no…read morecomplaints about the meats.

Pleased with the variety of meats and other offerings as always. Special shoutout to Nathan, my…read moreserver, who was extremely welcoming and helpful!

Entry

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Mad Cow Grill

4.0(1.1k reviews)

2.7 mi

I decided to give Mad Cow another try. I first visited when they opened and ordered the jerk tacos…read more(not sure if that's even on the menu anymore). Back then, I thought it was just okay. Today, I gave them another shot because Uber Eats was offering a buy one, get one free deal on the jerk chicken meal. I chose rice & peas with plantain for my sides. The chicken was cooked on the grill--which I love--because it really brings out the flavor in jerk chicken. I also requested my jerk sauce on the side since I prefer a dry rub style over a saucy one. The only drawback was the small bone pieces in the chicken and rice. That's something to be cautious about, especially if a child is eating the meal. The plantains were also inconsistent--some pieces were hard, while others were mushy. On the bright side, the coco bread was perfect and the Jamaican rum cake was phenomenal. Whoever baked that cake clearly took their time soaking it in rum. It reminded me of the way my grandmother used to make it--absolutely delicious. I would definitely order the rum cake again.

The is my first review of November so I'm behind but will be catching up soon...lol But back to Mad…read moreCow I came on yesterday (11/9/25) around 1pm to meet up with some friends for Brunch. Usually with brunch we would do the bottomless mimosas and all but because I was driving I decided not to participate in that. And usually I would get chicken and waffles but I was in the mood for a burger. So I thought because their name is "Mad Cow" the burger would be the bomb...but nope it was not good at all. So I prefer a beef burger cooked medium with blue cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onions. When I burger got tot the table it was dry as a board. No blue cheese that I paid extra for and the burger was not cooked correctly it was cooked well done. Smdh. So the waiter brought me my blue cheese apologized about it and also gave me a mayo bottle. Even with the burger still was not good and the patty was so thick with no flavor not even salt and pepper was in it!! I tried their punch drink which was really good but for $15 a pop in a regular water glass was ridiculous. Make sure you don't get too tipsy as they already have like a 20% gratuity added on each of our checks no matter how small or big your group is which again is ridiculous! Will I come back...maybe only because I would like to try some Jamaican food they offer. But for brunch...it's a no for me!

Art by Peekaso!

Fried brussels - delish!

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Family Guy burger with truffle mac - sorry I ate some before taking a pic. Also delish!

Amber Spice

4.5(358 reviews)

3.7 mi

My friends turned me on to this place and wow, I'm so glad they did! Amber Spice offers delicious…read moresouth indian options and generous portions. The service was attentive and friendly. My friend and I split a dal and the spring dosa, both of which were delicious. Others at our table had the iddly , the lamb tandoori, and the mango lassi and gave them rave reviews. There is also a tasty lime soda with basil seeds in it. I hadn't been to a local Indian place since the old days when I would to Woodlands and Tiffin. Amber Spice will become my new go-to.

The food was really good. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was well laid out…read moreand a nice environment. Would recommend. Be careful with the spice level

Improvised lunch

Food ordered

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Da Rae Won Restaurant

4.3(611 reviews)

6.7 mi

We wanted to grab a quick lunch before taking the Greenbelt Metro into DC. It was a weekday around…read moremidday, and there were a few customers but no wait. We had two kids with us, so we couldn't order anything too spicy. The japchae and mandu were tasty, but the lollipop wings deserved a stage of their own. Boy, were they delicious! Perfectly sweet and savory, with a crunchy batter that somehow stayed crisp despite the sauce. I honestly wish I could have eaten more. The portions are generous, parking is sufficient, and the staff were attentive. We'll definitely be back to try their hand-pulled noodles!

I stopped by after doing some research and was so disappointed as I love foood!…read more The restaurant is a little tucked away but the inside is cute! We were told to find a table on the other side of the restaurant (like self seating...see picture) but then asked to move. We were in a section with no one, which isnt an issue if the service is consistent (it wasnt and busy, we were their 3rd table) They checked on us once but I had to flag them down to order or ask questions. We ordered the Crystal noodles with shredded beef & vegetables (41) And the Fried rice with vegetable (10). The fried rice comes with the bean sauce which i didn't know (not listed on the menu I had) and contains pork. When i attempted to get a new version, it took 3 staff members asking why. The, what I assume to be the manager, said she would take it off the bill after I said I DONT EAT PORK... I also canceled my to go order before they cooked it but somehow that was never relayed to the kitchen and they brought it out ...I left hungry lol.

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Black Bean Noodles

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Lollipop Chicken

Dumpling District

2.9(8 reviews)

2.9 mi

This was my first time ordering from this place since I moved to the area. I saw them before, but…read morewasn't in the mood for dumplings/dim sum until tonight. It was really yummy. The scallion pancakes were really crispy and flaky. The beef and the sauce inside added a nice bit of sweet and savory flavor to it. The crab meat and pork dumplings were really good and I think they were my favorite. The rainbow dumplings were really good and I think I was most intrigued by the red one, which I think is their spicy dumpling. It wasn't super spicy, but it had a nice little kick at the end.

I first came here in March of this year and a couple of weeks ago. For the price, it wasn't too…read morebad at least for this location. The prices in other areas like Flushing, NY are a bit better, but i felt like I found a solid spot. The texture of the dumplings were moist & the dumpling sauce was very good with the ginger. I came a couple of weeks ago confident I was going to get the same taste, but the flavors aren't always consistent as well as the dumpling itself. They were smaller in size & tougher to bite into. I usually am at a comfortable "full" feeling after one order, but by the time I was finished with one order I felt hungrier.. lol I literally went to go eat EXPEDITIOUSLY after. This spot is located inside of Kung Fu Tea, which makes it feel more like a quick stop than a sit-down place. I believe they have a standalone location elsewhere and honestly, a bit more ambiance would help. The Columbia location, for example, feels much cozier. I'd love to see more consistency in the dumplings themselves. The Mala dumplings can be really good one day and not as great the next. Still, I think they're worth trying if you're nearby and craving something quick! 10/10 experience overall when they're fresh and hot. Here's the order of perfection: 1 (Red) Mala Chicken - 20/10 perfection. 2 (White) Pork - another 20/10, absolutely solid. 3 (Black) Truffle & Pork - 15/10, rich and earthy. 4 (Green) Shrimp - 8/10, still enjoyable but lighter. 5 (Yellow) Chicken - 6/10 (it kinda tasted like the smell of tap water at first ).

Mala soup dumplings. At least 3 were broken. Soup was lukewarm and too sweet. Maybe the slightest mala flavor. Disappointing.

Pork soup dumplings. Lukewarm soup that was also overly sweet. Skin was thicker than the mala. Mediocre.

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Beef tendon & tripe. No Sichuan flavor. Slightest bit spicy. Sour and a little too sweet as well. Tiny portion size for $16. Not worth.

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Sara S.

13 years ago

All the time I go to this place I really enjoy their services and food!! They have an very great quick and" healthy " food and I love it.

E B.

13 years ago

Very good with efficient service. Location is conveniently located right off 295.

Tyrone M.

13 years ago

Panera is always clean and the foods always good there. Fast and good.

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Chick-fil-A Waffle Review…read more I tried the new spicy chicken waffle and yeah... no. The waffle was saggy, flimsy, and honestly had me questioning who approved this in the test kitchen. Chick-fil-A is amazing at a lot of things, but waffles might not be one of them. I really think they should stick to biscuits because this wasn't it at all. Flavor? Off. Texture? Off. Experience? Would not recommend. Save your coins and get the regular spicy chicken biscuit instead!

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