This is my second time at Pow Pow in six months, and I can't recommend it highly enough! First, I got 10% off checking in here on Yelp, which was awesome. Next, I noticed they've expanded their menu from the last time I was here by adding more starter dishes (my favorites). Pow Pow was already one of my fav vegan spots in the city, but it was solidified on this trip. One of the starter dishes I had was the Firecracker Fingers, a plant-based "chicken" fried and served with a delicious sesame sauce. I was impressed by the Firecracker hot sauce that the fingers came drenched in (big sauce fan here) and the sesame sauce was a nice complement to that spice. I really enjoyed my main bowl, the Wu Banger. It's an orange plant-based fried "chicken" with soy feta and mandarin oranges over rice. The sauce that came on it added more flavor and the mandarin oranges were a nice citrusy touch when mixed into the bowl's smorgasbord of flavors. I got the larger 32 oz. bowl and left eating only half, with another serving to eat for dinner. Washed down with Baltimore's-own Apple Spice Wild Kombucha, and I was in vegan heaven. I didn't get to try all of the Tokyo Roboto Bowl, but I did nibble on the broccoli and the teriyaki plant-based "chicken" so I was confident that it was as delicious as the Wu Banger. One of the things that impressed me about Pow Pow aside from the food was the employees: they generally were happy to work there and struck up conversations with the customers. In response to me telling an employee I was really hungry and looking forward to the food, he said, "you came to the right place because everything here is awesome!" That was the icing on the cake for me. And I couldn't agree more. This experience left me as one happy vegan. Final rating: 5 stars or 5 big happy vegan smiles. read more

Pow Pow - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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With the fast casual movement in full force, restaurants need to think of unique offerings to stay relevant the latest DC fad is burrito sized anything. We have Buredo serving burrito sized sushi (I still can't bring myself to do it) and now we have burrito sized egg/spring rolls thanks to our newest neighbor on H Street NE, Pow Pow. My Monday night dinner buddy and I were skeptical when we saw their menu- three burrito sized egg rolls and salads. What if we didn't like anything on the menu? We had to take the risk. My buddy ordered the Purity Bowl and he LOVED it. He's a chef on the side and thinks most things are just "meh" so when he loves something, you know it's top notch. I ordered the Midnight Marauder, a burrito sized egg roll filled with steak, cheddar, onion kimchi, and napa cabbage. It was simple, but AMAZING! It comes with chipotle mayo (ask for seconds of that- you'll need it!) and it really brought out the flavors. It comes in two healthy portions and it's not overly greasy like other egg rolls and it filled me up as a whole meal! Wow. I will crave the Midnight Marauder. The restaurant is right off the tram line in the middle of H Street NE. It's set up like a fast casual restaurant going through a line and picking from both booth and window seating. The only things that prevented it from getting a five star review was the service. Even though it's a fast casual restaurant, it took 20 minutes for us to get our food. Also, the soda is $4 so ask for a cup for water (It's free!). read more

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Pow pow is a great little plant based spot! Tried the grilled orange chick'n and the k-town bbq and both were delicious! I definitely liked the k-town better. The servings were good sized. Two people could definitely share one. We ordered the mini chimis for dessert and they gave us a second order for free. Pretty dope! They were too sweet for me, and I love sweets so that was weird. But still very nice! They also have an amazing selection of pop. I liked the Mexican coke. All in all, very cool place, for sure recommend. read more

I eat here pretty frequently, and love their fun vegan takes on Asian fusion. The move is to order a large plate and then save half of it for leftovers - the portions are quite generous. Only knock is that they still have some kinks to work out on staffing and their online ordering process. While usually not a major problem, I've had to deal with several long waits. Word from a friend is that the miso isn't stellar. But it is unlimited for $4.50. read more

Pow Pow - Ordering area - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great dining option for vegans and meat eaters... it's 100% vegan but my meat loving family enjoyed their experience. There are plenty of Korean inspired options to choose. The mini disco roll and purity bowl are my favs. I have never had a bad Pow-Pow experience. The food is always fresh and flavorful. read more

Delicious plant based bowls. Flavorful and creative. So happy to have another vegan restaurant in DC. read more

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Vegan cuisine offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking a healthier dining experience without compromising on taste or satisfaction. Opting for vegan options allows for indulgence without the guilt of heavy post-meal feelings. Even for those pursuing weight management goals, the extensive selection of wholesome vegan meals ensures both nutritional value and culinary delight. The restaurant boasts a pleasant ambiance that sets the stage for an enjoyable dining experience. The staff provided excellent customer service, enhancing the overall visit. However, the limited seating capacity may deter those seeking a traditional restaurant setting. While seating availability may be constrained, patrons can still appreciate the opportunity to relax and enjoy their meal in the inviting atmosphere. The food is really good! read more

Really disappointed with PowPow every time. I've been vegan more than 10 years, lived in DC just as long, so was initially excited when they opened. Unfortunately the food is carelessly prepared-- way too much sugar in all the sauces. The Brussels sprout and broccoli side dishes both tasted like dish soap. Cashew mozzarella balls have an overpowering rancid sour after taste of frying oil. So wanted to enjoy the "buffalo" style "chicken" fingers but again, so sickly sweet... Just because the food is vegan doesn't mean it's wholesome or healthy- PowPow is a good reminder of this. Would love to see them reevaluate their recipes. read more

Revised/updated in response to PowPow. Second time ordering from Pow Pow - both times pickup. The dishes we ordered were the Natalie Porkman, Generals "chicken", Trolley Fries (w/ "pork), and Fried Rice plus a couple of fountain drinks. Order was screwed up when I arrived home. I asked if they would deliver the missing item. Instead they offered me the opportunity to come back and get it (haha) or a refund. Now they expect kudos for refunding an item I didn't get but paid for. This tone is consistent with my original review stating "that they really didn't seem all that bothered by their mistakes". Second issue was their instructions say wait at corner of 13th and H and they will come out with the order. The website instructions asked to indicate the color of your car. This implied that they are looking for customers pulling up. If you are supposed to call upon arrival why do you need to indicate the car color when placing an order? The website says call when you arrive - not sure that was the instructions at the time of my order. Other- Fountain drinks full of ice that melted rapidly within about 12 min of my drive home - point being not temperature of drink - but ice diluted the drink and practically turned to water; condiment I paid extra for was missing; ordered large size of both entrees but not sure if that's what I received; trolly fries didn't have the extra protein I ordered. The food is tasty but make sure you check your order (No fun doing pickup and getting home with an unpleasant surprise). Service was below average and order quality control was basically nonexistent. Finally, it's not a courtesy you are offering. You are in business, and me, (the bad customer) are trying to support local restaurants like yours. I drove for pickup to save you the added cost of delivery (I live in NW so your location is not close by). I stand by my review - your response didn't help. read more

Came here with two friends for a quick vegan dinner. The staff was friendly and the food didn't take too long to come. The food itself was solid. The fake chicken that I got (Tokyo roboto) was very good. My friends, not as tasty. I also got the miso roasted ghost broccoli...which is their clever way of saying cauliflower FYI. It was tasty but a bit oily. Miso soup was very average. The biggest problem was that all three of us got quite gassy after a few hours of digestion. So be a little careful and have some incense nearby. read more

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Pow pow was so yummy!! We had the Natalie porkman bowl, the Tokyo roboto, the disco stick, and the trolley fries. The disco stick was sooooo good I haven't had a plant based egg roll that had such a good filling before, loved it!! Personally, I love salty food so I just wish the sauces with the egg roll maybe had a little more soy saucey flavor or something - but still yummy :) Trolley fries also, obviously delicious. And both bowls were so good and so filling!! Definitely come here with an appetite. I'm generally not a fan of vegan meats, but loooved the chicken in the tokyo roboto bowl the rice with the bowls had a fun sweetness to it as well that made everything even more flavorful. Also the little side salad with the bowls is just so thoughtful and gives for nice little breaks as you eat. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Pow Pow - Disco stick, Natalie porkman, trolley fries, Tokyo roboto - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4 star review from take out order. Here is how. I ordered for 5 with 3 carnivores and 2 vegetarians. Bottom line we loved it and guess what, initially the meat eaters thought we had made a mistake by ordering meaty stuff for them. This is how it rated aggregated 1) King Pao Cauliflower 8/10 2) BBQ JackFruit 5/10 3) Taiwan Croquttes 7/10 4) Fried Chicken Rice 8-10 5) Yoga Dragon 9/10 ( I gave it 1 extra point ) 6)General Taos Chicken 8/10 The Cauliflower even after 1/2 he drive had crunch to it and the sauce was delicious. BBQ jackfruit I guess is an acquired taste in a sauce. I love jackfruit however not with sauces. It's our fruit brain not accepting the mush mush texture. Taiwan croquettes were excellent loved the crispy outside and the mozzarella within. The sauce is a good compliment. Both the chicken rice dishes were superbly fried and every morsel was coated with their sauce. I am though not a fan of fruit in fried rice ( pineapple ). Maybe if I was a Hawaiian. It was tasty and just the right amount of spice. Yoga Dragon is my fave as is peanut sauce. We had it as an appetizer and was enjoyed by all. The portion size is truly good and to be honest although we ordered extra 3 dishes it would have been enough with just one more bowl. read more

Came in again and got some to-go. my peanut chicken bowl was healthy and filling but bland as heck. their "crispy" brussels were soggy and nasty, drenched in vinegar and overcooked read more

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Ordered from DoorDash and food arrived within 40 minutes. The General's chicken was amazing! We ordered it atop of rice and I really enjoyed the mix of rice & quinoa. It provided a crunch to the dish was quite satisfying. Our only complaint is we didn't receive enough chicken! The amounts of rice, chicken and sauce weren't proportional. The trolley fries were good...at first. The sauce blend was one I'd never experienced before. But as we got to the middle of them the potatoes themselves tasted watery, as if they weren't cooked fully and defrosted during the delivery. All in all, I think ordering via delivery hampered the quality of the food. I would visit the actual restaurant to try other menu items that weren't available on DoorDash. read more

Awesome and creative plant-based menu. They make their vegan cheeses and meat in-house. For starters, I liked their egg roll a lot, the Trolley Fries looked really good and will try those next time. Great decor and location on H street. I like that they also have specials, so you have that to experiment with on top of their already creative menu. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

I'm definitely experiencing quarantine 15 and this place did not help. We went a little overboard with our takeout order because everything just sounded amazing. Here's what we got: Trolley Fries: These are SO GOOD. You know that feeling you get when you're done eating your favorite meal and you're sitting there sad because you finished it too quickly. Well, that's how these fries made me feel. They were packed full of flavor and just the perfect amount of spicy, sweet, and tangy. I'm drooling just thinking about them. Firecracker Fingers: Another delicious appetizer. These things had the right amount of breading and were fried thoroughly to get them nice and crunchy. My only issue is that the mock meat needed more seasoning. Discostick Egg Roll: These egg rolls are huge and will fill you up easily! It's won't be a go-to item for us, but it's a solid eggroll that tasted pretty good. Chimi Chimi Pow Pow Egg Roll: We'll pass on this item next time. It was doused in sauce and way too sweet and sticky for our liking. Overall, the food is a bit greasy but the portions are generous and almost everything tasted delicious. Also, shout out to Pow Pow for the seamless online ordering and pick up experience. read more

A friend had come back to town and they're vegan so I gave them a list of places to try (I love making Google Docs lol). They chose Bubbie's Plant Burger, which was a pop-up burger concept from Pow Pow. Upon checking their IG, they sadly had *just* finished their year long stint at the Rock & Roll Hotel [RIP to them too now] less than a week prior, but will eventually be returning as a brick & mortar. I told my friend, who was disappointed (as was I cuz the reviews were great), but we opted to visit the mother restaurant still just to see what the franchise was working with. And man, am I glad we did. While burgers are a pretty far departure from Asian, which this place is, if they execute them anywhere near as well as Pow Pow did their food, I can understand why everyone raved. First off, yes it's healthy, but it truly doesn't taste how one would envision vegan food to. It was absolutely delicious. My dish, Fried Chicken Fried Rice, had a wonderfully authentic tasting charred flavor to it. I truly couldn't get enough. And the fried chick'n was flavorful and perfectly crispy too, though I will let you know now, it does NOT reheat as well. I wanted to try their infamous Trolley Fries, but they were sadly all out. I attempted to get the Pow-Tine, but they were out of fries completely. Hopefully next time that won't be the case. I got the Sichuan Dumplings, which were tasty (more so from the sauce, not the filler), but I'd probably pass on them. Although fried, they were still a tad softer than I would've cared for, and one of my dumplings had seemed to open while cooking and was actually completely empty. My friend ordered the Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts and K-Town BBQ bowl. The brussels sprouts were great, and I'd def be open to getting them again in the future. And while I didn't try his BBQ bowl, he said it was really good! TL;DR Surprisingly REALLY good vegan Asian-inspired food. I highly recommend the Fried Chicken Fried Rice and Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (though if you can get the Trolley Fries, try those instead; they were out when I went). Food is very flavorful, with a great authentic char taste. A great alternative to a late night carryout craving... read more

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When I went last month, Pow Pow was only accepting mobile orders for pick up i.e. you couldn't order inside the restaurant for carryout. They are also not taking gift certificates at the moment, which was disappointing. I don't know if any of the above is still true, but call ahead if you're coming from out of town to clarify. I called ahead to clarify that they were open for carryout but didn't realize that they weren't accepting in-person orders or gift certificates. Unfortunately, the meals I had raved about previously disappointed me on this visit. The General's Chicken did not meld well with the rice and vegetables this time so the overall dish was pretty bland. The poutine fries also didn't have as much flavor this time, and some of the fries were of subpar quality. I did however try the famous Trolley Fries, which made for a good leftover meal. You could definitely taste the spice on them. I would have tried more different items, but I wanted to share what I had loved before with my family. With this experience, I'd still recommend Pow Pow, but I wouldn't advertise it as mind-blowing anymore. read more

I've ordered from here multiple times and the food is consistently delicious. My favorite items: Reuben egg roll: not like anything I've tried before. Classic crunchy egg roll wrapper filled with faux pastrami and cabbage. A new take on the classic egg roll that is absolutely delicious. I always get this when I order here. Firecracker fingers: This is the other item I get here every time I order. Plant based faux chicken strips breaded and tossed in a savory, extremely flavorful and perfectly spiced sauce. It's a pretty generous portion (definitely enough for a full meal along with a side salad). Sometimes I split it and add some rice and save the leftovers for the next day (it keeps well in the fridge). General chicken bowl: I usually get half rice and half greens. This is such a satisfying dish that's filling enough (and decently balanced enough) to be a full meal. The rice (I'm not sure which blend they use) is nutty and flavorful and pairs well with the greens. The greens are crispy and not overly dressed. There's seasoned broccoli which is always amazing. And of course the general Tso chicken chunks which have a nice chewy texture and the flavorful sauce you crave in a general tso dish. Ok items: Kung pao cauliflower: nice and saucy with good crunch from the cashews. Decent spice. A nice veggie side dish but probably something you could make yourself. Garlic broccoli: saucy and flavorful. Also a nice veggie side dish, and also something you could probably make yourself. Orange sunshine fingers: these are fine, but the firecracker fingers are just so much better in my opinion. Sichuan dumplings: They are ok; I can't be a fair judge of these because they have cilantro and I am one of those people. The description doesn't make clear that there's cilantro both garnished on top and inside the dumplings, so be warned. I would 100% give this place and try and see what you like. Thank you to the owners for making so many tasty plant based options available in DC! read more

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

So nice I went back twice...in a week! Pow Pow is a lot more than your neighborhood fast casual spot. As soon as you walk in you will get a big smile on your face from the Instagrammable vibe to the eclectic menu featuring zingers like the Natalie Porkman, Tokyo Roboto, Wubanger and Superfly Snuka. I am absolutely obsessed with their seasonal Yule Log eggroll which is stuffed with mock turkey, mashed potatoes, pineapple kimchi and served with curry and cranberry dipping sauce. This is a limited menu item but I hope they make it a full time menu item so Christmas can be everyday! I had the Hong Kong Phooey bowl which is their version of General Tso's -- it surely packs a spicy punch but I loved their sweet mandarin oranges to mellow things out. I'm a white rice girl through and through but they have some type of crack mixture of forbidden rice, quinoa and sriracha peanuts which I could not stop raving about. Can't make it to H Street? They deliver as well! I definitely recommend this underrated gem which is great for vegans and carnivores a like. read more

Love this spot. It's a great substitute when you want Chinese food, but don't want actual Chinese food lol. No MSGs and all vegan. I love their main dishes and you can't go wrong with their huge egg roll, on the trolley fries. I must warn you though, it's super easy to get full fast! I guess that's a good problem to have though lol read more

Tasty vegan food. Ordered the general tso and miso soup . Very tasty and flavorful Would recommend read more

Pow Pow is a newer place in my neighborhood bringing a unique selection of food and I am pretttttttttty stoked. I went for the first time last night and was surprised by a few things. I will get the first big surprise out of the way...FOUR DOLLARS FOR A FOUNTAIN DRINK!! Holy. COW. Pow Pow--I love what you are cooking up here, but $4 is nutso for a fountain drink! OK after the shock wore off from seeing that, I was able to focus on the reason for the season FOOD. We ordered Trolly Chips, a Wu Banger bowl, and a Peoples Republic of Caesar bowl. Trolly Chips- best thing we ordered. Amazing. Cannot praise them enough. The pulled pork on top of these bad boys was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything on these fried complimented each other so well. The spicy mayo and house ketchup were great. YUM. I would definitely recommend there. Wu Banger- This bowl was interesting. I found the orange chicken to be kind of peppery, which was surprising to me, but in a good way. The chicken was the best part of the bowl. The rice blend seemed strange to me at first, it was sweet, kind of coconut-y. I actually found it to be good leftover for lunch today. You get a lot in the bowl and it is almost too pretty to eat. Fresh ingredients, but would probably try a different bowl my next time around. Peoples Republic of Caesar- This was the better of the two bowls IMHO. The Taiwanese fried chicken was great and flavored well. The lime dressing was excellent. The salad is served with a Parmesan cheese large crunchy thing that is also realllly good. It felt like I was eating a very savory salty cookie, which I enjoyed! I will say that this place is awesome and I am on a mission to try every menu item! I cannot wait to return for a gigantic egg roll! Happy they are around! read more

Pow Pow - Trolly chips!!! A MUST! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Second pick-up during covid times: The good: Tokyo Roboto and General's Chicken bowl- both tasty and enjoyed fully. Taiwanese Mozzarella balls- interesting and pretty good. Inside chees was not as hot as I would like but flavors were good and outside crispy coating was tasty. Firecracker Fingers- really tasty, pretty dang spicy and good. Will get again. Special Turkey Thanksgiving roll was really good. Kinda reminded us of a knish as it was a lot of creamy potato inside but good for sure. Enjoyed the cranberry dipping sauce. The bad or weird(or not our thing)- Reuben Egg Roll- seitan pastrami didn't seem quite right, wasn't flavorful enough but the saur kraut was good. Wouldn't get again. Onion Poppers was the big disappointment. This is how they are described on the menu: Taiwanese fried onion poppers (tastes like little onion rings). In reality they are the scrubby ends of scallions. Chewy as hell and my wife declared them "inedible". I wrote to pow pow and asked them about it and this was what they said- "They are the ends of the scallions. That's exactly how they are supposed to come." I sent a picture and pressed further asking about the sprouty bits on the ends and they said "Yes. :) We are a no waste kitchen. We use the parts of all vegetables in most of our ingredients. Scallions get broken down into three sections, tops for garnish, mids get tossed into our fried rice and the Generals dish, bottoms are onion poppers." So, I appreciate them getting back to me and the concept of zero waste but I seriously don't think the description matches the product. If you like extremely chewy slightly onion-y things this might be for you but I doubt it. read more

Pow Pow - "onion" poppers- basically batter fried scallion bottoms - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Things to skip out on: Sichuan dumplings and firecracker fingers. Sooo underwhelming and not at all satisfying. Dumplings are well glazed and flavorful on the outside but the filling is so basic and bland. Chicken fingers are smothered in a basic buffalo sauce that you can probably make at home. Ranch that comes with it is weirdly sweet? Things you need to try: Trolly fries and mozz balls. Incredibly filling. Love the sauce on the mozz balls. Wish they drizzled more on them. Fries are so good! Spicy with almost a garlic fry flavor vibe from the green onion. The chimi chimi pow pow dessert reminds me of the Filipino dessert Turon but with Nutella. Again, something you can probably make at home or get elsewhere. Edit in response to managers comment: Then what makes your establishment special? I understand everything is homemade, Kosher, you grow your own potatoes lol (or so you say). That doesn't mean that every homemade concoction tastes great. Lots of eateries these days have organically grown food and are made from scratch. These to me look like selling points. Vegans have been coming up with their own unique recipes way before the capitalism of plant based goods/restaurants came along. It should be competitive to have someone come in who has been making their own plant based food for 5+ years and say , "Wow. That's yummy. That's different." It's what separates you from a 4 star establishment to a 5 star one. Anyways, love the trolly fries! Wishing Pow Pow good luck on all its future endeavors :) read more

Very delicious vegan food. Everyone ordered something different 1. Fried chicken fried rice 2. Yoga dragon 3.Firecracker chicken bowl 4. Generals chicken It was very healthy and filling at the same time. We will definitely be back. read more

Pow Pow is an easy and casual restaurant in the H Street corridor. It's appeal is that it is also quite original and caters to many food restrictions. There are delicious vegetarian options, which I've tried to feel healthy but they're also very filling. If you're gluten free this is also an easy place to order. My favorite dish here is the Natalie Porkman. I also like that they have a soda machine that uses actual cane sugar. Plus, the staff is so friendly! I like to stop by at Pow Pow on my way to get drinks or a show, it's the best bang for your buck. read more

Pow Pow - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here to check out the menu, and I left with a quick snack. After asking my questions about the products, I decided on the disco stick egg roll. Though I don't typically like soy chicken, the chicken in the egg roll was quite tasty. However, I didn't like the fact that they stuffed the roll with lots of carrots because I couldn't identify the other ingredients that they used to make the dish. My overall opinion on the disco stick is that it is good, but not good enough to make me come back. You should definitely try it if you are considering though. read more

Pow Pow - Disco Stick Egg Roll. Loads of carrots. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is awesome - the rare spot that the vegans and the meat-eaters in my life like. The food is tasty, interesting, fresh, and presented in a lovely thoughtful way. The sauces .... soooo good. To the owners, thank you for all do. read more

I was really excited to try Pow Pow after I've heard so many great things. I may not have gotten the right dishes but I was pretty underwhelmed. I purchased the general tsos dish and an egg roll that was to imitate pastrami. I didn't enjoy the egg roll at all. I'm willing to try again because as stated, it may have been my choice of dishes versus the overall quality of the restaurant. read more

Frickin amazing vegan food omg yaaasssss!!! Get everything seriously order everything read more

Pow Pow - Nom nom nom - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pow pow where have you been all my life?! Pow pow has been on my list since hearing about their all plant-based menu. The best way I can describe it is like a healthier, better, more hip pandas express. My boyfriend and I tried the following: - wu bangers: they're going for a fake orange chicken type of deal and it was delicious. I liked the addition of crispy rice and the orange slices. - general's chicken: amazing!! This was the better of the two because the flavor of the general gaos chicken honestly made it taste just like the real deal. Both bowls came with half salad and half of this delicious coconut purple rice mix that really took the dish to a whole other level. I'm so excited that pow pow exists and can't wait to return for more! read more

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Ordered the Kong Pao cauliflower, it was disgusting, couldn't finish it. There was no kong or pao, it had a weird taste I'm not going to lie, thumbs all the down to that dish. The disco chicken egg roll was greasy as hell, like lips juicy after one bite greasy. I also had the mom style rice bowl. It was decent the only flavor is literally the siracha and pineapples. I just moved to this area but I definitely wont recommend this place. read more

I start by cutting right to the chase. I would go back without hesitation. In fact, I'm going to try and go one more time before I leave DC at the end of the week. Taste: 5 stars Value: 5 stars (beware if you're a solo person ordering delivery though....) I ordered the Natalie Porkman and the Disco Stick eggroll. Overall both were delicious. Between the two I EASILY had 2 meals. (I'm 5,4 ~125) A few additional notes for the discerning.... The Natalie Porkman THE GOOD: Fresh and tasty! I got it half rice and half salad. I hesitated to order half salad because I was having it delivered and didn't want it to arrive all wilty, but it was fresh and crisp. The rice is a black rice blend which was a refreshing change from brown or white. They must add a little coconut milk or coconut to it because it had a light flavor and aroma of coconut which added a nice complexity. Also, nothing was overcooked. The "grilled" pineapple could have been a little more grilled, but better than being overdone. The green peppers still had plenty of crispness. And, of course, the crispy "pork" was totally delicious and a nice change being seitan from the usual soy or pea-protein based "meats". I was hoping it would be sliced like it was in some of the pics, but it came in chunks. I am sure taste was not affected by this :) WHAT I'D CHANGE: I have to say, I didn't really "get" the inclusion of the tomatoes with the flavor profile. If I ordered it again I would probably ask them if they could sub something like kimchi, extra carrots, the mandarin oranges or the sriracha cashews - they just didn't go with it for me. Lastly, although it was all yummy, by the time I got to the end I was getting a bit over the coconutty-ness of the rice and overall sweetness of the dish. Next time I'll order the General's Chicken which appears to be a bit more savory. If you don't like sweet in your food, don't order this. NOT FOR YOU IF: You can't have ANY heat/spice at all. If you hate coconut. If you want something super savory as opposed to sweet. ***I'm pretty sure it was missing the pickled onion and scallions but I still managed to eat it all... ------ The Disco Stick chicken egg roll THE GOOD: Holy hugeness batman! People are not kidding when they say it's big. Easily the equivalent of 3-4 standard size eggrolls. Maybe 9-10 inches? (#thatswhatshesaid). The flavor profile wasn't quite as dynamic as I expected but it was still really good, perfect for 2 or 3 people to share as an appetizer. THE FLIP: Although it's certainly big enough, I probably wouldn't order this as a whole meal (even though you can add a salad for $2 and kind of do that), not enough flavor contrast for me. ++++++ Not vegan? Any open-minded meat-eater should be very happy here as well. the sweet and sour seitan "pork" was savory, "meaty" and delicious. The plant based chicken in the eggroll was good too. I'm excited to try their other items before it go. Budget Note: If you're ordering takeout, it can get expensive fast if it's just you since Grubhub adds $6 delivery fee, PLUS the delivery prices are ~25% higher than the dine in. If you're with a few people not such a big deal. Grub hub gave me $10 off my first online order so that helped. Otherwise my entree + app would have been $40 (after delivery tax and and tip) for just two things. As it were with the discount, I paid $30 for both and easily got 2 meals out of it which I think was well spent. If you're lucky enough to be closer, would only be about $25 in all. read more

This was my first time ordering from Pow Pow and I was very pleased with my dish! The General's Chicken was flavorful and the dessert egg roll was delicious!! I highly recommend. read more

Pow Pow - The General's Chicken, Chimi Chimi Pow Pow - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Can't believe I just discovered this place after having lived in the general area for five years. The food at this 100% plant based restaurant is DELICIOUS! The miso soup is some of the best I've tasted in the area and the Disco Stick Egg Roll is much bigger than I thought it'd be and as filling as it is tasty (can be eaten as a meal). Will be back! read more

A tasty delight. Why aren't there more of these around the city? The yoga dragon bowl blew me away: great flavors, texture and slight kick. Miso soup could've been warmer. read more

I had heard through the grapevine that Chef Jarobi White was coming through this restaurant, and I took it upon myself to make the hike from the MD burbs to go see him. H St is mostly unexplored territory for me. Not only is it 1.5 miles from the two closest metro stations, but somehow the locals are always heavily populating the strip of bars and restaurants, so parking can be a pain as well. In this case, I was lucky enough to get a ride. I arrived about 15 minutes after the official event began, and I was a bit surprised. It was a rather small restaurant... could maybe fit 20-30 people max to be seated comfortably. Even so, I walked up to the big menu so I could figure out what I was going to get. Some of the choices looked really interesting, and I love that they had something with "Midnight Marauders" in the name. They also had an egg roll with banana and nutella... I was beyond tempted to get that, but I needed something healthier. I was going to get the Purity Bowl, but then I saw that they had "Jarobi specials" since he was coming through. I decided that they wouldn't be around again, so I got the "Beets, Honey and Rice" bowl. It had pickled onions, beet drizzle, Taiwanese fried honey chicken, and some other things in it. I was surprised at how filling it was! My chicken was real, but I saw that they have several vegetarian and vegan options. I really enjoyed myself at this spot. I got to meet Jarobi, take a picture with him, vibe to a lot of old school hip-hop, and just chill. I absolutely have to take my sister... maybe I can make her drive, haha. read more

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Finally made it here today after first hearing about their all-vegan menu a few years ago. The food was very good overall, but they don't cater to dine-in customers much at all--no restroom, no water, and they packed everything in take-out containers inside a bag even though I told them twice that I'm dining in. Maybe they changed their ways because of the pandemic. The food was flavorful. I thought the Taiwanese cashew mozzarella croquettes were especially good--crispy on the outside with complex flavors. The trolley fries had too much Korean chili sauce and little kimchi and cheddar sauce. The wontons were actually dumplings. And too bad the fried foods were diminished by having been enclosed in boxes like everything else. One more negative--when I asked the server at the counter if he could turn the music down some (it was quite loud in the seating area), he said he had no way to do that. Somehow I don't find that to be an honest answer.... So, good, creative food, and delightfully all plant-based, but too bad they're not as conscious about sustainability and service as one might expect. read more