We dropped by after my wife was in the mood for ramen. I am glad we did. We arrived at 6:00 pm on a Tuesday before it got crowded. Most of the tables were taken but we were seated right away. We ordered the Edamame and House Smashed Cucumber. The Cucumber had the right amount of tanginess. The Cheng Du Spicy Wonton stood out. The spicy sauce that they came in was an excellent accompaniment. We finished off with the Reren Signature Ramen. It really hit the spot. The ambience is very casual. We were tourists but it seemed a lot of locals were eating there too. We would definitely come again. read more

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I've been walking (or running) past Reren for a while. I've had their soup dumplings through Uber Eats, but hadn't tried their entrees/Lamen yet. I ordered the Kung Fu Noodles and really enjoyed them! I appreciate a noodle soup thats also packed with veggies (hello, Bok Choy lover here), and the the kimchi gave the soup an added layer of glamor and crunch! It's advertised as spicy, and I was asked if I was ok with spicy after I ordeeed (which I appreciated), but I honestly didn't find the soup very spicy at all! It was pretty flavorful though. I'd get it again. I'm also looking forward to trying other items like their Dan Dan Noodles. read more

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We always enjoy our meals at this casual Georgetown spot. Located on the second level, we like getting a spot towards the front window so we can look out at the action of Georgetown. Service is okay. It is really hit or miss. We have come here over the years and it's not a very local experience. It's definitely more of place where they have local students managing the place. That's fine, but will give you some perspective on the experience. When we come here, we enjoy the dumplings, and edamame. It's a perfectly nice spot. My favorite? Not so much, but glad we have a totally non corporate experience in the DMV area. read more

Imagine thinking you're trying a new restaurant, then realized you've been there before. I was excited when I arrived. The restaurant was lively and busy! Thankfully, I didn't wait long for a table. I ordered the vegetable ramen, which was amazing, and a bottle of unfiltered sake. The flavors came together beautifully. I highly recommend for a quick, tasty meal. I shall return! read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Buddha Style Lamen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So excited when we found this spot after a work conference. We loved the fried rice, it came with so much shrimp and scallop! This spot had the largest portion size compared to so many of the other meals we had. The karaage came with literally double of what we were expecting. The Dan Dan noodles were so flavorful. The eggplant was such a plus! Definitely bookmark this spot! read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Reren Seafood Fried Rice, Dan-Dan Noodles, Not Your Mama's Eggplant, Karaage; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I come here frequently for their chili fish. The wait staff are always kind and patient, even when interesting characters wander in. Single stall toilet in the back and it's a long skinny restaurant with probably four or five four seater tables and one high one, as well as a small bar area. read more

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We dined in for lunch and were seated right away. We enjoyed the tempura for starter and the vegetable tempura was perfectly crisp with a soft center. The dumplings were okay but nothing stood out about them. The ramen broth was flavorful and the fillings were plentiful. Overall we would eat here again. read more

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I came back for seconds. I made it out ti D.C. again and stopped into Reren Lamen & Bar. I ordered the General Tso's Bourbon Chicken. It just as good as last time. I also ordered the Spicy Dumplings. The dumplings were hot, spicy and delicious. Service was great and nice clean interior. If you are ever in D.C. check out Reren Lamen & Bar! read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Spicy House Hand Made Dumplings (6 Pieces)dumplings - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My friends and I had a reading party event at the National Portrait Gallery. It was SOOO cold, so we decided to stop here for some ramen. I have been to this place quite a few times in the past few years, and their Georgetown and the food are delicious. Today I was craving the classic General Tso chicken and also got a Mai Tai to complement the yapping and gossiping with my friends. Both my friends got the signature lamen. For an appetizer, we got veggie house-made dumplings. The food was delicious, per usual, and the drinks were as well. The service was speedy and attentive. Even though it is a small restuarant there is a fast turnaround for seating and eating. I like this spot and can't help but stop here every time I am near Chinatown. read more

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Lots of seating and big portions! Dan dan noodles had a boatload of peanuts and meat, the ratio i like :). A little kick, and super flavorful. Needed a bit more greens, like scallions cilantro or cucumbers to offset the heavy flavor, but thats just my preference. The crispy fish was also fantastic as well, peppery and crispy, and my friends enjoyed their ramens. Definitely a different broth than the Japanese ones. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Dan-Dan Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was delicious!. First time trying it, I love it and I would go back. Dishes was excellent and authentic of course. The service was good, we waited for a few mins for a table and the ambiance was good. read more

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We stopped here for a quick dinner while attending a convention nearby. We were fortunate to get a table as soon as we walked in-- the place is not large and there were several parties waiting by the time we left. The service was fast though and the food was amazing. I had the smashed cucumbers (just the right amount of spicy) and the chicken ramen (also tasty). The ambiance isn't fancy but it doesn't need to be when the food is this good. read more

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We stopped in for dinner at the Georgetown location. We decided to order from the appetizer menu. We had the spicy wonton, popcorn chicken, duck and pork buns, sticky rice, and soup dumplings. Everything was ok. The popcorn chicken being the favorite. Duck wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. Service was decent. If I returned I'd probably try something off entree instead read more

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I came for a quick lunch and for once I disnt want soup. I ordered the crazy fish and a cucumber salad and it was so good. The fish was fried to perfection and the onions and peppers were delicious in their own or as a garnish for the fish. The cucumber salad was spicy and tangy. The service was quick and attentive. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is an extremely standard, affordable, chinese restaurant with decent food. The service is fast, the space is clean, if this were in a suburb it would likely be viewed as excellent food, but because there's options in DC it's just good. You can walk in, there are enough tables, they have some cocktails and your typical beers like tsingtao. The menu has all the expected chinese dishes from twice fried pork to soup dumplings. Not one dish is stellar, but I think the dan dan noodles are a good choice. They will likely not be the best dan dan noodles you can get, but they are flavorful and do the trick. Don't come here to impress a girl or your parents, but if you just want a quick bite of not completely americanized chinese food, this is not a bad place to do it. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - dan dan noodles - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing food and in a great place too. Very close to walking distance to the hotels and in DC's chinatown district. The food came out very quick and hot. I had the twice cooked pork (回锅肉) and it came with rice. Food was flavorful and the pork was not overcooked as it sometimes is with some places. I sat at the bar and had water with my meal, the restaraunt was fairly busy and there were many people. I would describe the menu as fusion with traditional Chinese and americanized Chinese dishes. I would come back here again if I were back in the DMV. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - 回锅肉 - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I bet this place can be great, I was just limited with what I could order. The vegetable dumplings were top notch. 10/10, I would 100% order again. They are hand made and the dumpling skin is fantastic. We also got chicken karaage and general tso bourbon chicken. They are both breaded chicken and fried the same way. My younger son loved the general tso, my older son ate some of the karaage (with the sauce on the side). For me, I felt getting both dishes to be redundant, but since they ate different things I don't regret it. My husband got an old fashioned and really enjoyed it. They have a full liquor bar with a cocktail menu. I skipped getting a cocktail because other than the old fashioned they all seemed to have sour mix. Service was quick and there were tons of open tables at 5 pm on a Tuesday. The mural on the wall is pretty cool. I liked this place and if you eat pork (which I don't) you may love this place. read more

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While walking around China Town I stepped in to have a meal. I ordered the pork dumplings and spicy chicken. The dumplings had plenty of pork filling inside but the flavor didn't really pop. Just average dumplings here. The spicy chicken was not spicy at all and the red sauce was sweet. I didn't really care for the coating they had on the chicken as it had that gummy feeling that sticks to your teeth. Maybe I didn't choose the right items off the menu, but the meal I did eat was average at best. read more

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Grabbed ramen to go here for lunch since a friend had told me she loved their Chinese style ramen. I ordered the signature lamen at the bar in the front - It came out after about 10 minutes and it really hit the spot! The broth was light and flavorful, and the noodles were thick and plentiful! I would definitely come back and recommend this to anyone! read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Signature Lamen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Will be back for the wonton soup!! Stayed at the motto next door and stopped in for some food after a walk around the city. Luckily we were seated immediately but the dining area was already pretty full. We came at the right time because a line quickly formed after! Me and my friend ordered the wonton soup, dim sum, fried rice and the chicken karage. Everything was delicious but the wonton soup was hands down my favorite and perfect for a cold day! read more

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So lamen is not ramen lol, it's good but solid differences. The broth is fine but not as rich as with a ramen. The noodles are thinker but ok. Nothing I need to have again but glad i tried it. I ended up adding chili oil to give it more flavor read more

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Came here for a quick lunch while I was in the area. It truly was quick, as the food came out soon after ordering. I ordered the seafood fried rice, which had shrimp, imitation crab, and scallops. It tasted pretty good - just like your standard Chinese fried rice. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Reren Seafood Fried Rice - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Authentic, tasty, no fuss, great meal! Right in the heart of Chinatown, Reren had great reviews and so we were expecting a lot. Well... we were not disappointed! Reren is a small place with great food and fast service. The ambiance felt like a neighborhood place. There were families, work friends, and tourists. Not many tables but we were able to be seated quickly. Looks like they had a second level upstairs with more seating. We started with spring rolls, which came out fast and were fresh and hot. Then I had the stir fry noodles and my daughter has the dumplings. Both were delicious . Prices were very reasonable! If you are looking for good food at a great price, this I the place for you! read more

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I decided to try Reren for lunch. Its a casual spot that clearly focuses on the food. It's my first time trying lamen and it didn't disappoint. I was quickly seated and my order was taken. I tried the following: duck (4/5; nice flavor, tender, a bit fatty for my taste but seemed like a traditional preparation) , smashed cucumber (4/5; refreshing and tasty, really yummy sauce. I wish the cucumber was cut in smaller pieces though.) Signature lamen (4.5/5, really tasty. The broth was both light and rich with flavors. Topping were great compliments. Pork was tender and tasty. Very nice dish overall.). I enjoyed my lunch and would definitely come back for a nice bowl of lamen read more

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Can I fairly judge a ramen shop when I did not try the ramen? Sure I can and it gives me an excuse to hit this place up again in the future. This place has the feel of some ramen shops in Japan in that it is cozy. Cozy in the sense that it is small but still got room to move. When you get up you don't have to worry about your rump bumping a person's drink. Ok I will say this place is large compared to some ramen shops in Japan that only have seats for about six or eight people. This place is in Chinatown near Capitol One Arena next to a Thai restaurant about a five minute walk from Gallery Place metro stop. Starting off I went with a libation of their version of the LIT but made with Thai iced tea and it was a nice twist on an old favorite. For an appetizer we, but mainly me, went with pork dumplings. If you are thinking these are just the ordinary gyozas you get from the grocery store you would be wrong. I do think these are house made and they are very plump filled with your selection of meat. My entree was the double fly (fry) pork belly. It is listed as spicy but not very spicy to me. It did have a pinch of heat that might be too much for some but not for me. I requested chili oil to get a few extra scoville that added a bit more flavor but not much more heat. Still it was good and wish I got it with the the buns instead of rice. Pork in soft buns sounds great and a definite to try. I see myself heading here again. The prices are reasonable and the wait is not long if in a time crunch. A solid four stars for a Ramen shop in the US. read more

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Food was all very good. Smaller app portions, so order several. Food came out incredibly fast. Small and unassuming location, but worth the stop. Looked like a popular spot for locals read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Vegetable dumplings, spicy pork dumplings, smashed cucumbers - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The website says, Book a Table , and provides a number to call. But the person on the phone says, you can;t reserve, walk in only. The website? Well, the web site hasn't been changed in a long time Not an auspicious sign read more

The service was good, but the veggie ramen didn't meet expectations. The flavor was underwhelming, and the portioning felt off--there was very little tofu, and the addition of broccoli didn't quite work for the dish. The noodles were also too al dente for my preference. Unfortunately, it wasn't satisfying enough, and I ended up going elsewhere to eat ramen. While my boyfriend liked his meal, this wasn't up to par with other options in the area, and I don't plan to return. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

we came across this place during a random day in dc, we ordered spicy wonton, regen signature lamen, reren karaage and not in the picture but general Tso chicken which was so YUM. I was very surprised by good everything was since I didn't do research before going to eat but everything was great. The service was slow but I think they were short staffed that day, so we understood :D read more

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Ramen was tasty. Broth was flavorful noodles were long and chewy. However the sweet and sour pork ribs were way overpriced- over half of the dish was pineapple. Mapo tofu was ok. Tofu should have been silky but they used firm. I can find better food for cheaper read more

I ordered sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried cauliflower (not spicy) and Signature Lamen. I like the sweet and sour pork ribs in a nature color which is not in "red" or "pink" sauce. I came in a little before 5 pm, not crowded, so the service is good and quick. The cauliflowers and Lamen are also taste good. I am afraid that the dishes will be too salty and greasy when I ordered them, but they are not. Unlike many Chinese restaurants, this place is clean. It makes me feel more comfortable to dine-in. read more

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Alone, so was seated at bar immediately. There were several menu items one ate dot try but settled on the Kung Fu noodles because they were supposed to be spicy. I suspect it is the same as the house ramen, with hot oil added. Very tasty, not too spicy hot. Ramen came out in under 5 minutes, piping hot temperature wise. Bartender only gave me a fork, so I had to steal my chopsticks from container at the other end of the bar. Really narrow space with only 7 tables ( one communal) and 4 bar seats. Not sure I would wait in line to eat here, but this was ideal for a quick bite close to my hotel in Chinatown. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - King Kung Fu Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our first time with Lamen was delicious! Came to try a new soup dumpling place after the Art Museum, before the Wizards game. The soup dumplings were small in comparison to others, but tasty and the perfect temp. Grandma's scallion pancakes were so crispy but the meat inside was a different temperature which seemed odd. The bao buns were yummy too. My matcha boba was a little lacking in flavor and coldness ... plus the boba ratio was off. But otherwise we enjoyed our quick meal with very attentive service considering it was busy. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Reren Signature Lamen - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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One of the best places I have found in the city for such a good price. I dined in with my partner on a Monday night around 8pm, there were only a few tables still sat in the restaurant. We were starving and I had come here with the intention of getting some fried dumplings. When we ordered we were informed they didn't offer their dumplings fried, so I changed my order to the wings and my partner got the soup dumplings (which we had never had). Service was good and my favorite part was they gave us plenty of time to decide what we wanted. The wings were HOT when they arrived at the table, crispy on the outside but perfectly cooked on the inside. I was so impressed because to get wings that large crispy, people usually overcook the wings to the point they're dry. These wings were anything but. The soup dumplings were DELICIOUS, and I am not a fan of steamed dumplings. Absolutely incredible. The General Tso's chicken was a must have, same crispy-ness as the wings but then the sauce's flavor was that perfect spice and sweetness. They also put a decent amount of sauce on the plate, so you could get extra dips. The string beans literally tasted like someone had just picked them from a garden, crunch and fresh. Everything we had was phenomenal and clearly made with love. The entire time we were there, uber eats/door dash drivers kept arriving and I understand why. Perfect place for take out and if you're in the area definitely dine in. 10/10, and I can not wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

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Quality food and service. The General Tso's was hot and flavorful. The soup dumplings were excellent. The sesame lamen was a bit spicy, but still good. read more

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Definitely try this place! Saw the amount of reviews and delicious looking photos and had to try! We were lucky to walk in and get seats at the bar right away. We ordered and were taken care of right away. We were seated given water and menus right away. These people are on it, even though there was a huge line to get in they were quick to seat people and attend to everyone who walked in. We got our meal quickly and everything was amazing great flavors. Tought it was alot of food at first but we finished every last bite! Definitely eat hear if you are visiting DC. We stayed at the Motto hotel and it was a 2 min walk away from hotel great place! read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Amazing! Bourbon general tsao chicken and stir fried noodles - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had the dumplings and the shrimp tempura ramen. It was fantastic. My husband had the bourbon general tsao chicken. It was a bit too saucy. Not his favorite. Otherwise this would be a 4.5 to 5 read more

Great place for ramen! Fresh ingredients and good sized portions. Friendly and fast service is a plus. A convenient, clean place in Chinatown. read more

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Excellent food and service! We needed a place to eat that didn't break down the bank, was a nice portion and a fair price!

Terrible food, cocktails, and service! The soup dumplings have pink sludge in them like a science fiction movie...the mango passion is like fruit punch with boba in it (I was asked if I would be ok with mango "pulp"). It's a great location and that's about it. read more