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    3.9 (128 reviews)
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    Side of fried rice, bowl of thai pumpkin soup, and Natalie's Tangerine Juice
    Paul J.

    On my way from one meeting to another in downtown DC, I hustled into the Pow Pow for a quick bite. I just got a side of fried rice, a new bowl of thai pumpkin soup, and Natalie's Tangerine Juice. It was out in a flash, and I filled up my belly while watching the denizens of Eye Street going about their business. It sounds like just a snack, but the soup and fried rice were perfectly filling, and since they're vegan, it wasn't heavy. I appreciate having Pow Pow and their dietary sensibility right smack in the middle of the city so I can stop by for a quick bite without overdoing it in the middle of the day. Kudos Pow Pow! If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

    General's Chick'n, Firecracker Cauliflower
    Jeremy G.

    Pow Pow is my go-to for vegetarian Asian-inspired food in DC. The vegetarian chicken is the standout -- great texture and flavor, and works really well in their bowls and salads. The Firecracker Cauliflower lives up to the hype: crispy, spicy, and super satisfying. The portions are amazing too! You order at a kiosk, and your food is ready pretty quickly. It's efficient and easy, and the staff is always helpful if you need anything. If you're vegetarian or just want something different, Pow Pow is a solid, reliable choice that always hits the spot. We come every time we are in the area. We need one to open in Arlington ASAP!

    Crispy Lemon Parm Brussels Angry Noodles
    rachel k.

    It's super rare that I give all 5 stars, but damn this place deserves it. I'm beside myself with how flavorful everything is. the brussels are lemony, lil bit of tang and dusted with just the right amount of cheese and scallions. the angry noodles are perfectly creamy, spicy, and chewy in exactly the way you'd hope. the veggies are chopped up nicely, siracha is drizzled over it beautifully and it's garnished w a few spicy peppers. a spicy food lover's dream! I ordered on a computer but the staff still helped us order and advised us on gluten free items. super friendly and welcoming! I also really appreciate the warm lighting and boho/safari vibes. lots of greenery and cozy w lots of natural light. this place is the SPOT for a vegan friendly lunch/dinner. you're really making a mistake if you don't try it out.

    Howard M.

    Pow Pow Vegan hits all the right notes when it comes to plant-based dining. The food is flavorful, fresh, and creative--definitely one of the better vegan spots in DC. Prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. That said, the DC location is quite small, which can make it feel a bit cramped during peak hours. There was also a minor issue with a leaking ceiling near the water fountain, which was a bit off-putting. Even with those quirks, the overall experience was excellent. Great food, great value, and great people make Pow Pow an easy 5 stars from me. Just hope they fix that leak soon!

    Rumit P.

    This location is at the corner of I Street NW and 13th St NW. My friend and I had dinner here on Wednesday, 3/19 around 5:30 PM. The restaurant didn't have much business (possibly because the downtown 9-5 crowd had already headed home). There are stools along the window facing the outside, some tables, and some half-booth/half tables. A variety of plants adorn the wall of windows. To order, you use either the huge kiosk at the entrance or a smaller tablet near the counter. Or you can order directly with the cashier who doubled as one of the cooks. Many items were out of stock. The yuzu lemonade I requested was also out of stock. A tiny cookie was $5. Coconut water was $3.50 for a small can. The service is meh. My friend ordered 10 minutes before me yet she got her food much after me and another customer who ordered after her. I said and spelled my name out to to cashier who took my order. The food is also meh. It was unique enough in terms of concept but the execution just didn't meet my satisfaction. I spent $35 for a meal that I was completely unimpressed by. $15 for a bowl, $9 for an appetizer, $5 for a cookie, and $3.50 for a small coconut water. I would not come back or recommend.

    Crispy Lemon Parm Brussels
    Ritesh M.

    We were doing the DC museum tour for the kiddo's spring break and had a few spots bookmarked. This was our first stop and we were off to a great start! Note: I miscalculated my parking reservation location and we ended up walking 28 minutes to get here. Needless to say I was so hungry I could eat a (plant based) horse! Firstly, the menu online is thorough but they have plenty more options on the touchscreen kiosks- enough to get overwhelmed with indecisiveness (a good problem). So as usual we over-ordered so we could sample plenty! Firecracker Cauliflower to start- everyone loved this and it was fully consumed. Not too spicy so the kids can eat it but lots of flavor. Crispy Lemon Parm Brussel Sprouts - these were okay and while not entirely finished- I think its moreso because we had plenty of other food at the table. While I love a crispy brussel sprout, I prefer a soy sauce over the lemon stuff. Chickn fingers- (teriyaki) - by far my favorite dish. I think they make their chickn in-house and these were perfectly tossed and not drowning in sauce. I have no idea what the accompanying dipping sauce was supposed to emulate - it didnt have much flavor- but honestly not needed. Very crispy and dense texture with a great teriyaki sauce. Chkn rice bowl- same fingers as above but without sauce and on top of rice with grilled veggies. It was a brown rice which tasted poor (as if instant out of a box) Mongolian beef n broc- I believe they use meati- the mushroom based beef. Noodles and veggies were great and could be eaten on their own! Jury is still out on the meati product line. Overall, loved the menu options and the fact the entire menu is plant based (note I didnt say healthy)! Super kind staff and I could see they were all hustling but still being attentive to all customers.

    Ginger wonton soup
    Tonia K.

    I tried Pow Pow one day with a coworker after it had been on my radar for some time. Plant-based Asian Fusion?! I'm in! This visit was just before the noon rush and so it wasn't busy with customers placing orders in person but it still took a while for our food to be ready. We actually started to order online, which perhaps would've helped the wait and timing. On to the important part, the food! First, I appreciate nothing was salty as that can immediately kill any dish. But I will say that the Ginger Wonton soup didn't have the wow factor that I thought it would. The Firecracker Cauliflower on the other hand was AMAZING! I would definitely recommend. The Lemon Parm brussels were somewhere in the middle. The location is convenient to McPherson Square metro / Franklin Park and has a cool, open set up if you're eating in. Not a ton of seating but great for solo or small groups. Overall, not a bad experience. I would probably skip the soup and get the Cauliflower! It's a good location to try if you're downtown and want something different and plant-based!

    Trolley Fries
    Sydney G.

    My vegan cousin was visiting from Philly so we stopped here after I picked her up from Union station. We got the giant egg roll which arrived absolutely swimming in grease. Like literally there was a pool of oil at the bottom of the tray and it was no longer crispy bc it was so wet with oil. I ended up taking it home and air frying it, and it was at least edible but I don't think I'd recommend that in the future. The loaded fries were definitely a hit so try those for sure. I also really liked the peanut butter noodles but I'd recommend eating them fresh as they don't really reheat well.

    Firecracker Cauliflower
    Hannah K.

    Food is great! Awesome for vegetarians seeking variety. I'm only knocking down this rating because I had a terrible service experience within the last year where an employee (probably owner?) very publicly accused me of stealing a beverage from the fridge. She tried to make me pay again but then looked up my receipt, which proved I had already paid. Instead of apologizing, she sent a DIFFERENT EMPLOYEE to apologize to me while I was eating, because allegedly it was her staff's fault, not her's. Crazy way to run a business, so I try to avoid dining in now.

    Fried Chick'n, Side of Fried Rice, Garlic Broccoli
    Fabienne A.

    Dining in this time was way better than ordering to-go. If you're into vegan food, this is a great place to taste small dishes here and there. The menu is pretty eclectic, with veggies served bold or cold, soups to fill you up, and dishes that are mouthwatering and fresh! I ordered the garlic broccoli (it was slightly too heavy on the garlic), and the fried chick'n breast atop of a delicious and well-seasoned fried rice. Service was quick and got the job done! The ambiance is well-lit, quaint enough to sit down for a quick meal or to stay a while. Check out the Franklin' Square location! Parking was right across the street and it's a great walk to make after stuffing your belly.

    Anushka M.

    The fried cashew mozzarella and firecracker cauliflower were really good! Especially the fried cashew mozzarella, it was crispy with a great filling inside. The cauliflower was well seasoned and I love the sauce on top. My angry noodle bowl was ok, I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. I thought the firecracker chick'n bowl was better!

    Buddha Buddah Bowl (gluten free) Korean K-town BBQ Chick'n
    Cassidy B.

    Great price, large portions, exceptional customer service, delicious food! Love a fully plant-based menu! My husband and I ordered regular size bowls and I had enough for 2 meals. The Korean bbq bowl was a 10! The Buddha bowl was good but I would get extra sauce next time. Still tasty tho! Our meals together were under $30 which is a good deal in the city, especially for the volume and quality. Cute ambiance with real plants. The staff were very nice and personable. They offered a military discount, which I very much appreciate. The food came out very quick! Definitely recommend this place.

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    Barbara M.

    Was so excited to see a vegan Chinese restaurant! Street parking or garage is the best way to access this location if you're not metroing or waking. The restaurant is small, but space felt appropriate. Very cute. I like the walls and good vibes walking in. Had my order made up in my mind, but the menu in the store is different from what's online! Ended up ordering via the kiosk- food was ready in a reasonable amount of time and came in these fancy little dishes. The rice was a bit on the dry side and not much flavor. Noodles were very good. Chicken was softer than I would have liked and wasn't really giving teriyaki. Steak was really good. Buffalo cauliflower was great.

    Buddah Bowl (gluten free) with gluten free fried chicken

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    Salty and oily as hell. The worst vegan food I have ever had. Their food is not worth a penny.

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    Artha Rini Indonesian Restaurant - Chicken satay (minus 1 skewer)

    Artha Rini Indonesian Restaurant

    4.4(86 reviews)
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    One of a kind in DC metro. Where else can you find…read moreIndonesian food in DMV? The food was absolutely delicious. We got Nasi Kuning, Beef Skewers, an Indonesian fried rice, and a soup dish close to Laksa. I forgot the names of these dishes. The service is unmatched. It felt like family. Very few restaurants give that vibe. If you're looking for something new, 100% try this place.

    My friend sent over four restaurant ideas and I was immediately intrigued by Artha Rini Indonesian…read moresince we really don't have a wide variety of Indonesian cuisine in the DMV. The restaurant is small and humble, more similar to a cafe style than full service. There was a server taking our order and bringing the food to us, but we grabbed our own waters and paid at the counter. RICE PLATTER (3 ITEMS) - 15.75 + rendang, grilled chicken, sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut Not a whole lot of "items" but an overwhelming amount of rice. The beef rendang was a bit oily, but flavorful and tender. The grilled chicken was incredibly dry and unappetizing. I loved the sweet & spicy anchovies and peanut, which was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Overall, disappointed with the lack of protein. In this economy, the pricing was relative affordable with most entrees under $20. My friend got the NASI KUNING, which was only a few bucks more than my rice platter, but it had a lot more food and variety. The turmeric rice was fragrant, like a spiced jasmine-flavored rice. The rice chips she didn't want (that I helped eat) were great.

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    Bangbop - Bulgogi Kimbap

    Bangbop

    4.5(104 reviews)
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    Bangbop is rocking the delivery, a prime reason to give them a try. Some days you just need to have…read morea meal delivered to your door, so I'm so happy to have found them. You can avoid some fees by ordering delivery directly through their website. I put my order into uber eats, and it was at least $15 more than going directly through the website. Crazy. The food was quite tasty. I love that you can get kimchi either as a side or in a large 32 oz container. It lasted a few days and was so good. Top notch kimchi. We also had to get a beef bulgogi, and it was packed. Good stuff. Theirs has very nice lotus root in it, which I definitely appreciated. You don't see that often enough. The portion was generous, too, and good beef. We also tried the kimbap, which was one of the main reasons we ordered - we were craving it. They offer it in both tuna and beef. Both were tasty, but not the stars of the meal. The menu is quite large and has sandwiches ranging from classic banh mi to bulgogi cheesesteaks. They have korean pizzas, too, &pizza style.

    Bangbop serves up some modern Korean food in the Foxhall 'hood, such as LA Galbi rice bowl, pork…read morebelly bossam, etc. They also provide catering, too! We came here for an early lunch, and ordered: +the Fried Beef Dumplings - fried a little too hard; the soy dipping sauce could have been better, as it was a little watered down +the Bulgogi Kimbap - this was okay +Tteokbokki - not a fan of the flavors; it was just overly sweet, and the sauce was just too thin for us +the LA Galbi Rice Bowl - topped with grilled sweet-soy beef short ribs with a choice of 3 banchans; we opted for the kimchi, the spinach, and the pickled radish & carrots; the veggies were fresh, but this was more on the bland side +the Spicy Pork Belly Bowl - topped with grilled gochujang-marinated Berkshire pork belly, served with a side of kimchi, stir-fried eggplant, and spinach; the pork belly had good color on it, but like the other bowl, it was more on the bland side Staff were friendly, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The place is cutely-decorated with the paper flowers and lanterns. Ordering online was easy, and the items were ready at the time that was estimated. There are spots available on Lingan. +online ordering is seamless +friendly staff & service +indoor/outdoor seating available +parking available on Lingan

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