Food: 4.5 Out of 5 Ordered the Shanghai dumplings which were great. My only critique is that the dumplings were placed too close together in the steamer and were more likely to be ripped, leading soup to leak. We also ordered the dan dan noodles which had thin hand pulled noodles and was pleasantly spiced and nutty from the peanuts. Other dan dan noodles I've had hits you spice rather than tasting the seasoning. In addition we had the matcha, thai tea, & coconut boba tea. The matcha and Thai tea were great but I didn't care too much for the coconut one since it tasted like diluted coconut milk from a Can with boba. Service: 4 Out of 5 Our server was fantastic. Waters were always refilled and he checked up occasionally. Environment: 4.5 Out of 5 Modern and casual restaurant. Can seat about 30-40 people. Overall: I'd come back and try other items. Price range is ~$10-$20 per item. Reasonably priced for the elevated Chinese cuisine. read more

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Not the most appealing curbside, but found this ramen joint after flying into Reagan. Was between the two popular/recommended dishes of Dan Dan noodles or Kung fu ramen. Dan Dan noodles were pretty good overall. Great umami flavor with quality lamen noodles. It was mild in spice so I wouldn't be concerned if heat isnt for you. I have only had Dan Dan noodles three times before, but it was the best of the three, for whatever that is worth! read more

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

I was excited for a bowl of soupy noodles on a cold day in DC. However, I was pretty disappointed by what I got. I came here for a casual dinner. We had a very short wait, as they were clearing up a table. Their menu has a combination of noodles, dumplings, and mains. I opted for their signature lamen. However, I was a bit disappointed. Rich and creamy both tasted a bit bland to me. I was hoping for a bit more umami and a bit more creaminess. Perhaps I should have gotten a spicy noodle for more flavor. The noodles were a a bit too soft for my taste, maybe because I'm a slow eater and the noodles were sitting in the broth for a long time before I was finally able to finish the bowl. read more

Our ramen was great, but my hubby is more of a Phô fan. Granddaughter had edamame and chicken which she enjoyed. Our server was professional and attentive. Ambiance was inviting, with a full bar, and it was kindof fun being in Chinatown. read more

Covid 19 season review Delicious! We had to wait a bit because of covid limited capacity. Totally worth it. Pictures include Thai iced tea. Dan Dan noodles and Shanghai soup dumplings. Highly recommend next time you're in Chinatown! read more

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We came for a quick dinner after work and ordered the Shanghai soup dumplings which were on the small side with a thick skinned wrapper. The kung fu noodles were spicy and tangy with the kimchi; although the broth was not too rich and bok choy a little under cooked. Finally, the milk ice tea was refreshing after walking around all day and just wish it came in a larger size. Service is efficient; however know what you want to order and don't expect too much for a recommendation. Decor is clean and classically Chinese with few table so come early before it gets too crowded. Come here if you are in the area but if you want really good ramen and izakaya then go to Daikaya on 6th Street. read more

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Recently was in Washington DC and hotel was a block away from China Town, so we definitely had to head that way. Did a little looking on Yelp and decided to try Reren. Thanks Yelp Really nice place. Not very big, but comfortable. We only had a 10 minute wait for a table, but the wait was longer when we left. One thing I always find overwhelming, when going to a Chinese/Asian restaurant is the size of the menu. It is normally pages and pages of choices. Not a Reren. One page, two sided menu. Plenty of good sounding things to pick from. We had a long day of travel and wanted a light dinner. We decided to go with some appetizers and soup. Note: Also got chicken wings, but they came a little latter and I forgot to get a picture. Everything was really good. Nice and fresh. Wings were large and extremely meaty. Dumplings were very large and some of the best ones we have had. Prices were very reasonable. read more

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When I'm staying in DC, I am often looking for delivery that is quick, affordable, and filling. I've ordered from Reren a few times, and usually get their dumplings and wings. I've never been disappointed with these items, so this time, I decided to branch out a bit with my order. First things first - their dumplings with spicy chili oil are to die for. They're nice and tender, flavorful, and the oil is the perfect spice level. I could eat these daily and not get sick of them. I also ordered the Grandma's Pancakes. These were a little greasier than I would have liked, and ultimately, the pancake was kind of tough. The filling was nice and flavorful, though, so I did enjoy them. Lastly, I got the Dan Dan Noodles because of the plethora of great reviews. This could just be my personal taste, but I found the noodles to be a bit bland and the meat was super salty. The noodles themselves were nice and fresh though, so I might have to give this dish another try. Overall, I think I'll stick to the dumplings - they just set too high of a bar for everything else! read more

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Four stars because the wait for the food was so long. We waited over thirty minutes for our food to arrive. Servers were a bit rushed, but polite. The noodles were delicious though. We ordered the signature noodles. Very flavorful without being salty and the tea egg was perfect. I guess just don't show up too hungry or you might be hangry by the time your food shows up. read more

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

Excellent. Is there a rating better than excellent? If so it would apply to Reren. We had soup dumplings and crazy fish starters and were blown away with how tasty each was without being overly salty. Had three different types of Lamen and all were exceptional. Again, very tasty without being overly salty. Oh, and the service was spectacular. Would absolutely eat here again. read more

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Excited to check this place off our to try list: Soup dumplings: delicious, decent amount of broth in each one. I wish they also had a spicy version though. Spicy wontons: outstanding! By far the best thing we ordered. They were hot though. Wish these came out first so I could have used the sauce with the soup dumplings!!! Kung fu ramen: my fiancé liked it. I didn't care for it. The noodles were a bit over cooked and I didn't like the flavor of the broth. I think it's more personal preference though. I wouldn't order the ramen here again. There are better places in the city. Pancakes: good, but wouldn't get them again. I think it was weird the filling was cold. I think it they came out hot it would have been a lot better. I was disappointed based on the reviews I read on these. read more

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Nothing is better than a piping hot bowl of noodle soup on a cold blustery night. And man did Reren come through on that aspect. After an overtime Wizards game (we won!) I was hungry and wanted to eat at Bantam King.. who unfortunately close at 10. So Reren happens to stay open till midnight which was perfect for us. I got the chicken lamen, with a mushroom stock/broth (all other broths are pork based). When I got it I was happy to see the portion size. It was filling and warmed me up. At first taste the broth seemed a little too salty, but it tasted fine the more I ate it. My one complaint might be that the chicken itself was a little sweet tasting... was not expecting that. read more

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Great food and the prices are very affordable, the service was fast, location was great read more

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I would rate them 3.5 (above average) but theres no half star option. My party and I ordered the original lamen bowl, soup dumplings, and spicy wontons. Everything was flavorful and tastey. I especially loved the spicy wontons. If you're familiar with Din Tai Fung, the soup dumplings here don't measure up but they aren't bad. I still enjoyed them but because of the unevenness of the dough it compromised the texture of the dumpling as a whole. I'd order this again if I was craving it. The lamen bowl had great flavors and the noodle was cooked well and not overdone. The broth didn't have authentic flavors but I still really enjoyed it and found it refreshing. If you're not crazy about ginger, dont eat it but I personally enjoyed the burst of flavor. read more

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Seated quickly and the house special Lamen was amazing :) thanks guys! It really hit the spot. read more

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

I used to come here all the time when I worked in downtown. Love the general tsos as well as the reren lamen.

I would describe at this restraint as having a bit of home style cooking than fine dining. This makes it for an easy meal in a group. read more

While playing tourist in D.C. I decided to check out China Town since I've never been. After taking those must have pictures I got a little hungry and looked at my bookmarks and this Gem wasn't that far away. This restaurant provides authentic Asian dishes using locally sourced produce without MSG. Anyhoo, lets get down to the food. For my appetizer I order their Cheng Du Spicy Wonton and my entree was the infamous Dan-Dan Noodles. Cheng Du Spicy Wonton: This little bad boys were so delicious! First off they're soaking in chili oil and once you pop one in, you'll be amazed on their taste. The chili oil is amazing because it isn't too spicy and it's just the right amount of heat. This appetizer is a must when coming here. Be sure to order more then one because once you try this dish, you wont want to share it! Dan-Dan Noodles: This was my first time trying a dish like this and I honestly didn't know what to expect. The ground pork was seasoned to perfection and the noodle to peanut ratio was on point! The noodles were nice and chewy and cooked just right. If you haven't tried this dish be sure to mix everything up before eating. Once mixed then you can see why this dish is one or if not the most popular dish on the menu. If you're expecting Japanese ramen then please go elsewhere. This place is totally different but if you're up for it and willing to give this place a try then they will earn your business with the dishes I've discussed. This place is a winner and a must try if you're in the area. read more

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Great lunch today. As others stated, it gets busy. We arrived a little after 11 and by the time we left there was a line. Some people state the food is not authentic. I don't know if that is true or not or even what that means. I found the food very fresh and flavorful. We did order too much though and I brought a lot home for dinner. For $4 the mushroom shitake broth was quite large. Also, Soy Bean Tempura Lamen was huge. I could have eaten only that for lunch, and I'm a big eater. We also had the Alaska Griled Salmon. The fish was very fresh. It was served with black bean sauce. I really enjoyed it, but my friend thought it was a little sweet. Finally, we had an order of the Mango Shanghai Bok-Choy. This was a large portion and nice assortment of vegetables. The mango was a very nice choice that helped bring out more of the flavors of the bok choy. I would strongly recommend any of these entrees to anyone. However, as I stated, it was a lot of food so we would definitely order less and share more next time. Reren is a great addition to Chinatown, and my new favorite. Check it out if you can! read more

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This spot is true Asian fusion at best. I think they luck out with millennials in the area looking for ramen. Stopped by after some friends raved about this place and left really disappointed. My friend and I ordered the Reren signature lamen, bbq chicken lamen and some Xiao long bao. I've never had ramen with a combination of purple cabbage and Japanese sushi ginger in it. Both broths lacked flavor and 5 minutes into eating it the temperature was mild. I was too embarrassed to ask them to re heat it so I just slurped it all up. Soup dumplings were a joke. No broth at all and they were really small. Overall if you're are looking for some authentic ramen head elsewhere. If you want some good Chinese food head to New Big Wong. read more

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This place is very good. Official rating is a 4.7 Everything was very flavorful, I did feel like they could dial up the spice another notch but you have to appeal to the audience so I get it. 10/10 would recommend read more

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Terrible food, terrible service, don't even consider this place... The Chinese waitresses are horrendous and the food is premade and poor quality. read more

My family came in thinking that we were going to have some ramen, but they actually serve "lamen" or hand-pulled noodles :D. Frankly, the latter hit the spot and was probably preferred over ramen at the time. Ramen can be chewy when al-dente, but lamen is softer, which was perfect for my little one. The portions were pretty generous and the broth was very flavorful. They also serve bubble tea, which I find myself craving everyday, as well as small bites, like the fish dumpling we ordered. We sat before the door that leads to the basement and my only complaint was the stench that we caught a whiff of each time the staff entered and exit, whilst leaving the door open. They should really try to move that table away, or ask the staff to close the door behind them. Either way, whatever is in the basement should not be emitting such an odor... Besides that, I had a good experience and would return again. read more

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Noodle is super good! A little extra sauce would be better, one more spoon. Add a little vinegar and spicy, yummy. Will be back. read more

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

If you're looking for Chinese food in the area, definitely check this place out. Shockingly didn't have a wait at 6:30 PM on a Friday night! All the staff was attentive to grabbing empty plates, filling water, etc. Also, the food came out SUPER quickly. Everything on the menu sounded so good it was hard to choose what to order. The handmade pork dumplings were very flavorful. I was craving chicken with rice and the General Tso's Bourbon Chicken hit the spot. The Signature Lamen was also really good! Noodles were perfect. Also ordered the Coconut Bubble Tea and was pleasantly surprised how great it was! Definitely order this if you're a bubble tea fan. read more

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I'm a Chinese food addict, so I was a little saddened to find out that this place is just okay in my book. I dined here on a Sunday evening with some friends who were in town. We made reservations-- didn't actually need them because the place wasn't packed-- but better safe than sorry, right? Once seated, we ordered and the food took a little longer than I expected. Not to generalize, but the food at most Chinese places generally comes out pretty quickly due to a lot of items being cooked in the wok. I think we waited about 20 mins before the appetizers arrived. We ordered the soup dumplings and the regular pork dumplings. These were okay, edible obvi, just not particularly memorable. I also ordered the fish dumpling soup with was served in Reren broth. The fish dumplings were interesting. I'm not sure what kind of fish was inside of the dumplings, but I think it was some sort of shredded, dried fish. The broth was really good on this one. For my main dish, I had the dan dan noodles. This was my first time having this dish. Warning for first timers-- it's super heavy on the peanuts. It tastes like noodles with ground peanuts. Lol. I added some hot oil, but overall was unimpressed with the flavor of the dish. My bf ordered grandma's pancake, which was tasty, and the spicy crispy fish. These are both appetizers, so they are small portions. These dishes were both good, but I've had better at other Chinese places. Our friends both ordered the stir fried pork belly. It was very salty, but I could tell the flavor was good. They just needed to lay off the salt. Overall, it's just an okay option to me. I didn't leave thinking I'd need to go back. I will say, however, it's nice to have another Chinese option in an otherwise Chinese-lacking Chinatown. Oh yeah. Three stars to me means the following: not anything to write home about, but not terrible. I'd never go out of my way to eat here, but if I'm with a group, I'd be a team player and go along. read more

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2 of us got 4 orders of soup dumplings (XLB---mike drop...). Sooo good, even though several broke as they were stuck together. We also asked for additional ginger. But I guess we needed other sustenance so got the cumin lamb too. Attentive service. Will definitely be back. read more

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Trying new places is a risk, and unfortunately, this one really did not pay off. They tour their hand-made dumplings and their fresh, made in-house noodles. I ordered the vegetable steamed dumplings and the Reren Signature Lamen. Others in my group ordered the chicken lamen and the Kung Fu noodles. The noodles were all extremely overcooked. It was terrible, and we considered saying something, but we decided just to deal with it. It was not extremely busy or anything, but they made it seem like we were an inconvenience. They brought our food literally 3 minutes after we ordered, so the noodles were absolutely not cooked made-to-order, and everyone was disappointed at how soggy the overcooked noodles were. The dumplings were okay. It's a shame that a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown would be this subpar. read more

A solid meal. I took advantage of the pickup option. Despite my best efforts, it took me almost 45 minutes to get home on public transit (Reren is very close to the Chinatown Metro stop on the Red/Green/Yellow lines). Despite this, the establishment packaged the meal well, separating out the Reren Signature Lamen soup from the solids. After warming the broth up and combining the two, it was as if I was served the dish in person. I also very much enjoyed the Mango Shanghai Bok-choy. The vegetables were cooked well, and the entire ensemble was flavored with a mild garlic. I really enjoyed my experience with Reren, and I hope to be back again for more lamen and milk/bubble tea. AmEx is accepted here. read more

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

Reren is a great choice if you're in Chinatown! I want to emphasize that the wait can be tough, but well worth it. I believe we had a 30 minute wait. Be careful and stick around because they don't text you when you're at the top of the waiting list. You need to be there in person The restaurant is small but has a pleasant atmosphere. We had the vegetable dumplings which were great! They were flavorful which can be difficult in a simple dish. We also had the chengdu peppery chicken. It's listed as a particularly spicy dish, but it was nothing too crazy. Very accessible. I enjoyed the flavor but could have used a bit more texture or a complimenting sauce. Would order again though. Reren is great, but be prepared to wait! read more

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

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Lovely food and workers. Go here all the time. Good customer service. Clean establishment.

I really like the food at Reren, and the hours and location are great. But the service is completely awful, and while I may consider takeout in the future, I don't ever see myself eating-in again. The first time I visited, it was during a busy time, so I understand that servers weren't super friendly, but they all looked miserable and the hostess wasn't all that friendly either. The next time I visited, it was right when they opened, and again, some of the unfriendliest service ever. It also took 30 minutes for my dishes to be ready, and my appetizer and entree were ready at the same time. When I asked my server about the wait, she was dismissive. I've tried the dan dan noodles, signature lamen, handmade dumplings, and Shanghai steamed soup bao. The only dish I didn't care for was the dan dan noodles. I thought they could've been spicier and the overall flavor was off. But I loved the both dumplings and the lamen. The soup dumplings are tiny morsels of happiness, and the handmade dumplings are well-filled and flavorful. The lamen was rich and delicious. The portion sizes are good. Reren has tasty food, but your best bet is to order takeout. read more

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I am so glad we decided to give this place a try. Nice decor, tables well spaced, service were nice and appropriately attentive. I love any type of Asian food but my family isn't big on Chinese. We started to come here a couple times but I wasn't sure if they would like anything on the menu but I was dying to try the spicy wontons. We ordered the spicy wontons which were absolutely amazing! I like extra spicy asian food and they were just perfect but not too spicy. My mouth wasn't on fire but It was just the right amount of heat. We also ordered the pork dumplings for the other members of my family and they loved them too. General Tso's Bourbon Chicken was great! Pineapple Shrimp was good but sweet. I prefer spicy so I would probably try something else next time. JiRou stirfry noodles were also very good. The menu looks very authentic but it does offer options for those who maybe don't like something too authentic. We really appreciated the fact they came back to check with us, and we were unaware the broth used in that specific dish as it isn't listed on the menu. read more

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I got the seafood fried rice. I feel cheated, jilted and annoyed that I paid $16.94 ($25 including Postmates fees ) only to get blandish tasting fried rice that was almost still white. . . . What?? The cost would've been worth it if it had been actual fried rice that tasted flavorful enough to be worthy of being called "fried rice," and had more than a few pieces of crab in it. But no. With Postmates fees (in anticipation for a worthy meal) I paid the same I would for almost three delicious Chipotle rice bowls for one unfairly mediocre, bland "Seafood Fried Rice" bowl. I can't. Not again. This is not cool. It's 11:49 PM and I'm hungry, so I'm just going to finish eating my food. But I'm not pleased and this will not happen again. *sigh* - - - Done with my food now (still some left). Updating this to 1 star. Really can't believe this is what I got. read more

Reren Lamen & Bar - Bland "Seafood Fried Rice." $16.94 - Ramen Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time at Reren and I'm a fan. Their signature lamen is perfectly proportioned and priced. The tender pork belly was full of flavor, and the broth mixed with the noodles, tea egg, and bok choy tasted great. After finishing the ramen, I dug into the beef pancake and enjoyed it immensely. I liked the flakiness of the pancake and the beef tasted good, even though I wish it was a bit more tender and less salty. I came during lunch rush and was able to get my takeout within 15 mins which is great. While waiting for my takeout, I was sitting inside and found the interior to be stylish yet very cozy, which creates a nice vibe (it was packed). The hostess who took my order was also friendly. I'll probably be back to try their dumplings and taro tea. read more

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Reren has high ratings among ramen restaurants. Since it close to downtown, we decided to pay them a visit. Parking is not easy in the capital. Just need to circle couple time to find a closer parking. Please remember to pay your parking. You also need to remember to return on time. The parking inspector are busy in this area. They are here very often. We start with the pork dumplings. It come as steam. It has dipping sauce to go with it. It is pleasant. Our dish is the Reren Signature Ramen. It is actually a tonkutsu ramen with pork Belly. I think they are more to Taiwanese style Ramen than Japanese. We also have Kung fu noodle with the beef Shank. I like this dish the best. This restaurant is better option than the any fast food restaurant. It is affordable in DC. The service is good. read more

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Service is great for take out. Coconut soup was sweet and didn't take like coconut. Would not recommend this dish. read more

Wow the food is so good! My husband and I were visiting from the Chicagoland area. Found this place and had some of the best Chinese food ever. Service is good drinks are exceptional. read more

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Great and FAST spot for lamen by Metro Center! Reren is an easy and tasty noodle shop in Chinatown, with fantastic service and a short but varied assortment of menu offerings. It sacrifices authenticity for accessibility, but it's what I've come to expect from the District's Asian offerings these days. My friend and I came on a sunny Monday just before 6pm, and the wait was around 10 minutes. With space inside for waiting patrons, the time flew by. And no wonder. When we sat down, we placed our orders within 5 minutes, it couldn't have been more than 5 more minutes before our noodles came. Whoever runs their kitchen is efficient! Reren specializes in lamen, and they do it relatively well. I ordered the chicken lamen and asked for chili oil on the side to add in a kick. The noodles weren't as soft as I was expecting, but they weren't bad either. It didn't feel like true hand-pulled noodles--the strands felt more stored and reboiled, but the broth was delicious. Adding in the chili oil helped bring up the spice level, but I wouldn't necessarily characterize it as authentic. While the chicken wasn't anything special, I left feeling satisfied overall--a feeling that characterized my general experience as well. In and out in less than 45 minutes, Reren has really mastered the art of the power meal. So well, I didn't even realize for the most part. Good food, reasonable prices (bordering on the higher end for noodles), and great service. I would come back if craving noodles. read more

Fried pork dumplings... Tasty Soup dumplings... So yum. Dan Dan Noodle... Kind of yum. Decent flavor, but the noodles are too soft, and too many peanuts! Would I go back? Yes, but I would try some of their other dishes... read more