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4.0 (427 reviews)
ModerateAsian Fusion, Kosher
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Angry Noodles Firecracker Cauliflower Peanut Butter Chili Chow Mein

most decadent meal i've ever had! I got the angry noodles and they were so tasty and creamy and made me angry that I can't eat them every single day. amazing spot for a super delicious vegan meal

Haley T.

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but wanted to try this plant based Asian fusion spot. The food was solid, great options but felt a little heavy. Food took a little while to come out because there weren't many workers but I don't blame them. Would come again.

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Cheryl D.

One of the challenges in vegan cuisine is finding great alternatives and substitutes for former meat based favorites, particularly sushi. Pow pow had a sushi pop up with a curated menu and in house chef rolling each roll fresh. The vegan options extend beyond just sushi with Asian fusion flavored entrees including chck'n proteins, tofu, veggie stir fry's, and soups. The staff is very friendly and seemingly on a first name basis with the regular patrons. The interior is pretty quaint with a mix of bar height seating and a few tables at booths. I look forward to text and email announcements of specials and pop ups they are hosting.

Grilled Shrimp Fried Rice
Wali G.

The grilled vegan shrimp with fried rice was pretty good. However, it would have been great if it included more shrimp. It only came with 3-pieces of shrimp with a small drizzle of mayo sauce, that was served in a pint sized container. Besides that, the customer service was great and I would definitely visit again to try out their other specialties.

Hoisin Steak w chow mein noodles
Walter W.

Amazing food great service, I can't wait to go back and try something else I had the hoisin steak with chow mein noodles. 5 starz

*NEW* Dumplings Kare Kare
Bhavna A.

This is the POW POW location I prefer. I remember getting the trolley fries from here long ago during Covid times and being blown away. Then I went to the other location (Franklin Square) and was underwhelmed by the lack of flavor, laziness and just dousing of Gochujang on it. Anyway back to this review. I got: -The *New* Dumplings Kare Kare which were steamed dumplings in a peanut coconut stew. It was very flavorful, creamy, and delightful. Just loved it. -The *New* chef special Hoisin steak carbonara which was pretty awesome. I am surprised with the texture of the steak made from mushroom root- it was very nice and meaty although I don't know what real meat to compare it to because it was unique on its own. It was mushroom meat! The carbonara pasta could have used some salt but I enjoyed it. It had a nice creamy flavor. -The Chimi Chimi pow pow: the egg roll stuffed with banana and dairy free Nutella with an agave honey dip. How good can an eggroll be? No big deal right? Omg this dessert blew me away. All in all the food here was just fantastic. I will come back to this location for sure!

Tokyo roboto
Sonya H.

Plant-based takes on my favorite childhood AND drunk college favorites? Sign. Me. Up. Pow Pow is my life embodied in a single restaurant, with all of the indulgent, delicious Asian guilty pleasures that were forced out of my diet when I became a pescatarian. Whether it's orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, and a good ol' teriyaki stir fry, Pow Pow has you covered with its delicious array of vegan bowls. They're also super accommodating of other dietary restrictions, with a separate GF menu (or you can make any of their other bowls GF with a few substitutions). It's genuinely impossible to go wrong with a single item on their menu, but a few favorites are: - Tokyo Roboto: perfectly balanced teriyaki sauce with a touch of bright acidity from the grilled pineapple...absolutely chef's kiss. - K-Town BBQ: maybe I'm just a sucker for pineapple because the pineapple kimchi really binds this whole dish together...the sesame drizzle on top of the Korean BBQ-flavored "chicken" also kicks this bowl up a notch - Sticky Sesame: if I'm feeling something a bit more indulgent, this is the perfect go-to -- the "chicken" is fried to perfection, and the sauce is perfectly sticky and sesame-y - Trolley Fries: my favorite when I'm feeling ~especially~ indulgent. The flurry of sauces / toppings (kimchi, Korean ketchup, togarashi mayo, cashew cheddar) gives these perfectly crispy fries all the flavor in the world. The slivered scallions add just a touch of green to help you pretend you're being healthy, and you can also top this bundle of wonders with a protein of choice - Thai Pumpkin Soup: I'm 99% sure this is just a seasonal item for the fall / winter, but it is fantastic, and I'm going to need this on the full-time menu ASAP. It has a rich pumpkin flavor made luxurious by the coconut milk and delightfully comforting with a touch of heat by all the spices Beyond the absolutely PHENOMENAL food, everything about Pow Pow sparks joy -- from the utilitarian, but upbeat atmosphere with A+ music selection, to the quick and friendly service, every element of Pow Pow's dining experience was well thought-out and expertly executed. You can order at one of two kiosks (great if you're feeling antisocial and / or just want to spend some extra time staring at the menu), and then take your pick of a table or barstool if you'd like to watch passerby while waiting for your name to be called. All in all, Pow Pow has solidified its spot as one of my go-to D.C. spots -- while the H Street location will always have a special place in my heart as our OG, I'm so excited that we also have the Franklin Park location!

Firecracker Chick'n Bowl
Sean C.

Pow Pow is a super cute Vegan restaurant that we stumbled across while at the Marriott Marquis. Although maps says its a bit away, it was a perfect quick walk around town to get there. Once you arrive, everything is automated, which makes it easy to order - if you know what you want. We were definitely a bit confused because the whole menu isn't available for lunch - but we didn't know. The other oddity is that you have to get any beverages at the counter, so we had to wait / pay twice. But, the food is excellent - I ended up with the firecracker bowl and it was not super spicy yet still full of flavor. I would have loved a bit more veggies to mix in, but overall it was a nice filling meal that didn't feel overly heavy.

Trolley Fries
Larry M.

I'm back on my Vegan/Vegetarian kick!! So at least once every couple of weeks I'm going to hit one of these spots. Today...it's an oldie but goodie!! It's a STAMPED spot on H street that's now downtown...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @eatpowpow . Location Reviewed: 1250 I St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Wonton Chips n Salsa, Wonton Soup, Miso Soup, Sichauan Dumplings, Trolley Fries, Huge Egg Rolls, Chick'n Fingers, Fried Rice & Noodles, Bowls, General Tso's Chick'n, Gluten Free Options, Desserts, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Szechuan Dumplings (6 dumplings fried with red chili oil sauce, sriracha cashew peanut crumbles, scallions, & cilantro $9). LIKE THAT!! Flavorful, mildly spicy, tasty!! Their Taiwanese Fried Cashew Mozzarella Croquettes (plant based cashew mozzarella, Taiwanese fry batter, & Korean ketchup $9). STAMP!! CHEESY, savory, zingy, & spiced right!! Their Trolley Fries (hand cut with kimchi, cashew cheddar sauce, cilantro, Korean ketchup, scallions, & togarashi mayo $8). STAMP!! Fresh crispy fries, delectable savory toppings!! Their Disco Stick Giant Egg Roll (with grilled chick'n, carrots, pineapple, kimchi, cabbage, Korean ketchup, & sweet n sour sauce $12). LIKE THAT!! Crispy, meaty, spicy!! Their Teriyaki (grilled chick'n with pineapple, veggies, & sriracha drizzle $15). STAMP!! I couldn't tell this was meatless!! Excellent taste, hearty, healthy!! Their General's Chick'n (Taiwanese flavored chick'n with tomato, rice & black beans, burnt broccoli, scallions, & General "Tso's" sauce $11). STAMP!! Plentiful, well seasoned deliciousness!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Music: YouTube-Northeast Groovers Metro Club Pocket . Recommendations: EVERYTHING aforementioned!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

*NEW* Dan Dan Carbonara
Krissy L.

10/10 recommend. First off, this place is CLEAN. It's extremely refreshing to not feel ick about sitting in a public setting. The service was up to par. The chefs are even friendly. The guy at the counter was my favorite. We had convo and he gave me some awesome recommendations and boy was he on the money with those recs! Not one dish disappointed me. Even if you aren't vegan, you can get anything here and leave feeling full and satisfied. My favorite was the vegan carbonara. Whoever is the culinary genius behind that dish, kudos to you! The flavors were there and it didn't make me miss the dairy version at all. I will be back and hopefully make this place my go-to. I just want to order everything off of the menu but run y'all, don't walk!

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Food is good but very high price! Theres no reason why one egg roll should cost 10-13 dollars!

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I've have eaten at a vegan or vegetarian place near Howard U some time ago and realized I can't tolerate soy base products; makes me sick, after a long time using soy milk for cereal. Are the foods at Pow Pow a lot of soy based (meat substitute)?

The meat substitutes are soy-based but I believe you can remove some of the soy-based ingredients in their bowls. They might have some soy-free sides too!

What happened to the Natalie Porkman? That was my favorite!!

It’s still on the menu and is one of our best sellers. If you are viewing online ordering menus it may be removed when we are out of it. But it’s still there. Thanks for asking.

Are the sauces actually cold? I don't want to order cold food...

Yes they are. And I was told they will not warm them.

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4.4(785 reviews)
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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 might give them another shot given the rave reviews, but tonight I'm disappointed. At this point,…read moreI haven't even seen my check so the price is not the issue, but the service and overall flavor for the price point definitely are. My Hotote crudo app which should be served cold was served cold on a super hot plate which means by the time I ate it, it was thus weird hot/semi-luke warm temp and honestly, not appetizing. I tried the Moriawase after and told my server I wanted to add caviar if it was possible and since I didn't get any, I assume it is only an option for the nigiri/sashimi. Silly but no problem. I was still sooooo hungry I ordered a Surf&turf roll and it was less than appetizing. It had no flavor which was terribly unfortunate. I didn't make a review about the sake mixup or my server only to be polite but there are definitely low points, and those make the list. I hope it's better for everyone else!

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3.9(1.8k reviews)
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I came on Tuesday which I realized is Dim Sum Tuesday where they have discounted items from their…read moredim sum menu! I'll have to try that next time, but this time I got the Ceviche Nikkei, Lucky 12 (4pcs of 3 different types of siu mai), and the Aji de Gallina. My favorite was the ceviche nikkei; it was so refreshing and the tuna was the perfect texture! Out of the three types of siu mai, the siu mai tradicional was my favorite. The pollo siu mai has like a salsa in it that was very unique but not my favorite. The Aji de Gallina was very hearty and comforting. The chicken pieces themselves were fine but the stew was so delicious. The real star of the show was the dessert: ponderaciones de kiwicha! The banana ice cream it comes with was phenomenal, it pairs so well with the cocoa powder! I would come back just for dessert! The ambiance is really nice! Decor is super cute, the light fixtures are really cool! Service was great!

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3.9(8 reviews)
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If you're looking for a hidden gem, Singing Tiger is it. We actually stumbled upon this spot after…read moreanother nearby restaurant completely dropped the ball and was out of just about everything--and honestly, it turned out to be the best thing that could've happened. Tucked away with a speakeasy vibe, Singing Tiger feels like a well-kept secret. It wasn't overly crowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable and intimate. The service? Top-tier. Our bartender, Christian, was phenomenal, very attentive, personable, and clearly knows the menu inside and out. Her recommendations did not miss. Now let's talk about the food: The salt and pepper shrimp was absolutely to die for, perfectly seasoned and crispy. The pork belly buns were rich, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth good. And the Korean fried chicken? Simply sublime, crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The drinks were just as impressive, well-crafted, balanced, and the perfect complement to the meal. Overall, this place is a solid 10/10. From the vibe to the service to the food and drinks, everything hit. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for great food and an elevated, low-key experience.

Located in the basement level of Hotel Nell. There is no signage outside, but soon as you exit the…read moreelevator just open the door you see right in front of you. They have traditional seating that may be good for date night. A few steps down and there are a few private karaoke rooms you can rent. Came by to check out the dinner menu, but not many options for vegetarians. Might be better to just come for drinks or dessert.

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4.3(174 reviews)
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Had ZumoThai takeout, we got the 5 roll special. My favorites were the Shrimp Tempura, and Salmon…read moreAvocado. The Tuna Avocado was also pretty good, and the Spicy tuna was on the spicier end for me. The fish in the sushi felt good and tasted fresh, but the avocado wasn't the best. Some of the pieces of avocado were a bit hard, and some had a bit of an off taste and a few dark spots, not terrible but definitely could have been fresher. We also had the Katsu Don which was very good! Had a good subtle sweetness and a great katsu breading. Pretty good overall, would return.

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