Mecha is by far my new favorite ramen spot! I can't believe I haven't done a review already…read more First things first, you have to get the edamame. This is the most uniquely prepared edamame I've ever had. It's packed with herbs and spices and so flavorful that you won't go back to regular edamame after trying it here. I've ordered quite a few items off the menu, and I've been equally satisfied every time. I've had the Pho Ga and the Shoyu Paitan...both were so delicious. They come with extras so you can customize your bowl with hoisin, chili flakes, and more, which I love. One time I went with a friend who's pescatarian, and we ordered the Cha Ca La Bong (catfish). It was incredibly flavorful and filling. It's served cold, a delicious sauce. But don't let this cold dish fool you ...it does not disappoint. We also ordered the General Tso shrimp, and I got the sweet-and-sour spareribs. Everything was delicious. As for drinks, I don't quite remember which frozen one I ordered, but it didn't give much of a buzz. The regular alcoholic drinks, though? They definitely got the job done. Every time I've gone, the service has been excellent. Everyone is welcoming, smiling, and genuinely seems proud to serve you. I also appreciate that if you don't finish your ramen, they box it up thoughtfully, packing the broth and noodles separately so it stays fresh. Highly recommend!

Mecha Noodle Bar was pretty good. I visited on a Thursday at 6 PM and it was about 1/3 full…read more The place is very casual. Many of the tables have benches on one side and small stool on the other; it's fine, but not the most comfy. Tables are also loaded with the basic chopsticks, napkins, menus, and condiments you need. We tried the Kale Salad, Red Oil Dumplings, Firecracker Wings, Spicy Miso 2.0 ramen, and Tonkotsu 3.0 ramen. The kale salad was fine but a little lame. The wings weren't "firecracker" -- not spicy at all -- but had a very nice dry rub and smoky flavor (very similar to the wings at Succotash). The dumplings were enormous and pretty good, but I wish the sauce stuck to the dumplings better. Ramen was also good; I preferred the Spicy Miso over the Tonkotsu. Service was a little too basic. We had to flag down a waiter to get water, water wasn't refilled, the check and pay pad weren't picked up quickly, and I got the wrong ramen order.

I loved my first time here! It's off the side of the road and food comes out quickly. You can order…read moreoff of a tablet when you enter. Our guacamole was a little bit too icy, as it came right out of the fridge. The tacos, particularly the shrimp taco, were amazing. I could also eat 5 of their chicken quesadillas - absolute perfection. The tables and chairs could use a bit of freshening up but overall this place is a hit and I would definitely come back.

Let me just start off with I miss having little miner taco in Woodbridge! I was visiting my sister…read morein hyattsville so I ordered one of my favorites *even though it's been years* and let me tell you the flavor is STILL there. The birria tacos are still fire and the consume has SO much flavor and depth to it. They never miss!

Really enjoyed my meal here. The ramen broth was rich and comforting, and everything tasted fresh…read more The staff made us feel welcome. Will definitely be back!

Fast to order and not long to have the food ready! Ordered at kiosk and prob in 10 mins we had the…read morefood brought to our table. We were hungry but not too hungry. Ordered sushi tacos, chicken and the crab meat. We agreed both delicious. Also the shrimp tempura appetizer which was piping hot and flavorful. Clean and very nice decor all around and very friendly service. Would love to come back to ye their ramen (which looked huge in someone's table..lol) .. but next time!

Representing 2023 in alphabet series, N is for Northwest Chinese Food. This place made the Top 100…read morebest restaurants in Washingtonian. I happened to disagree and don't see the appeal. I like most other Chinese restaurants I've been to better, but this place has its unique flair and a different spin on Chinese food. This was overall a negative experience. In May 2023, I had a date, which included Northwest Chinese Food. I had met her way back in March 2021 from an online date. We didn't end up going out again. Then, shortly before this date I saw her at a hiking Meetup group, but we didn't remember each other initially. She seemed cool, and I got her phone number but realized her # was in my phone already and then remembered the March 2021 date where we walked in a park. In May 2023, it was the same kind of thing of meeting for a walk and came up with meeting at Lake Artemisia. It was actually a decent date at the lake, and we were discussing dinner. We were looking on phone weighing options. She had suggested I think Mission BBQ, but I said I literally had like a day earlier. Ultimately, she suggested Northwest Chinese saying that it was one of her favorites, and I was game to try. She had said that she didn't drive there since she lived in College Park and walked to the park, and I drove us to Northwest Chinese. I forgot to factor parking being a pain in central College Park, which I was annoyed. I don't like paying to park just to eat a meal. So, I put 1 hour in the meter, which limited our time at the restaurant but is enough time to eat. If we had gone with Mission BBQ or whatever not in central College Park, we could've stayed 2 hours if it had been good. I honestly might have nixed the Northwest Chinese idea. Even though it was close to 8 PM on a Wednesday night, the restaurant was quite busy and was a wait, which I didn't think would be on the later side on a Wednesday night. It's a small hole in the wall place. It was nicely decorated, but it's small & tight spacing with limited seating. We waited outside for 15-20 minutes. We got seated. I told the server right away we have 40 minutes left on the meter so that he was aware. The one positive was the server did do a good job respecting our time and was efficient coming around often with water, etc. We got our food in good time. But this was quite spicy and adversely affected the taste for me. The quality seemed pretty good, but because of all the spice, I didn't enjoy this meal. Additionally, it was loud in there, and I had to speak unnaturally loud to the server and was hard to hear in there. Further, we were very close to the table next to us, particularly could've joined in on their conversation. Afterwards, I drove her back home. But the dinner with the loudness, it was hard to keep much of conversation going, the time constraint of the parking, dealing with the spiciness, it ruined what had been a good date at the lake. Overall, this restaurant left a sour taste or really more accurately a spicy taste in my mouth.

Pan fried dumplings and beef noodle soup were solid. The dipping sauce had some pickled vegetables…read morethat paired very well with the dumplings. Also there was a generous portion of beef in the soup. Overall great food!

If I ever want Thai takeout but want to step away from my usuals, I'm ordering from the Noodle…read moreLady! The flavors are insanely delicious and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ordered and tried. My favorites are the Baa Mee, fried wontons, and the Boat Noodle soup. I don't think you can find these dishes elsewhere in the city and they're always well seasoned and full of flavor. If you don't know what to get, I suggest trying something with fried chicken. I don't know how they do it but it's perfectly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle. The location is a ghost kitchen but they've added some tables outside for folks to sit at too. Otherwise, they're available on delivery apps or you can grab it yourself - look out for the Ivy City Food Works sign!

Amazing Amazing!!! Authentic flavors... Warm belly and soul…read more Boat noodles and all of the dishes are delicious. Thank you for sharing your food with all of us.

Nice fast casual spot with good service in a clean, quiet environment. They were playing a good…read moreselection of Anita Baker type music, perfect for a rainy Saturday. Prices and portions were decent, and there is free parking around the corner from the entrance. I had left overs, I would stop here again to try some of the other dishes. If you are looking for a low key, affordable place this is a good spot. Not for large groups, there are just a couple of tables and I imagine they do lots of takeaway, just fyi.

I came with my partner for lunch around 11:30am. The place was empty and there was only one person…read moreworking, but we had a good experience. The jazz music gave the place a casual cafe vibe. We ordered the vegetarian pho and the meatball pho. The food came out fairly quickly and came with the usual sides of bean sprouts, chilis, basil, and lime. The sides were not super large portions, but the pho itself was. I enjoyed the vegetarian pho; the broth was packed with umami and there were plenty of hearty mushrooms, veggies, and tofu. My partner enjoyed his meatball pho as well. The prices were above what I've seen at other typical Vietnamese places, but for a local restaurant, I'd come back just for the convenience.

Their food is always good n hot when you arrive.Love Shrimp foo young and Triple Delight Hate they…read moredon't deliver locally

LOVE LOVE NEW CENTURY WHEN IM TELling you I been going since I was little I mean little there food…read morenever changes there service amazing I absolutely love love new century

Great food and service food is fresh and delicious , Ambiance is great to share with family and…read morefriends

I used to love this place! They've gone way way down! Recently ordered a Japanese pan noodles with…read moresteak and the portion size was that of a small bowll. I feel like I got ripped off! It didn't even fill me up. I was still very hungry after! Yikes! Don't think I'll be coming back. Just not worth it!

I love a good choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, and this spot nails it. All the…read moreingredients are well-seasoned and super fresh. What I really appreciate is that there's no hidden cost when customizing your bowl--everything's upfront. Nothing worse than getting to the register and being nickel-and-dimed after placing your order. Great value, great flavor. I'll definitely be back! P.S. -- They also have really good cookies! And trust me, I'm a big cookie snob, so that's saying something.

This is one of the first places I frequented after moving to the area several years ago. This is…read moreKorean comfort food to me and everything I would expect a bowl to be. There is no other way to describe it. My go-to has never changed. The signature Kimchi crunch bowl that consists of purple rice, roasted chicken, sesame seeds, scallions , kimchi, bean sprouts, crispy garlic, a variety of vegetables and the ginger carrot sauce to top it off. The food is always delicious and tastes fresh. The prices are fair and the service is always good. I no longer live close to this location, but don't mind making the trip when I feel for some SeoulSpice. Maybe I'll try something else on my next visit.

Had a Thai craving and saw this location walking distance from the university…read more Small location for casual dining with a few seats inside and organized pick up bags just right behind the counter. I called my order in ahead and it was ready within there estimated time of 5-10 minutes. Customer service over the phone and in person was great. Really enjoyed the flavor profile of the basil fried rice, would love to increase the heat level next time but think that's an easy fix. Was also pleasantly surprised that they have a lunch special which added two spring rolls to my order.

Came back around to try something else. This time I got a spicy beef pad thai. I ordered online and…read morepicked up my food and omg this place is my new obsession. You ever have food so good you have to take your time eating it, you want to savor it and have a bit to try again the next day and the day after. I'm obsessed and it didn't even help that my food tasted EVEN BETTER the next day. Wow, well I will be coming back around again next week!