The food was great, and I really liked that there was more seating space, making it much more…read morecomfortable to dine in compared to other locations. They also have better drink options, which was a nice bonus. The only downside was that the coffee machine wasn't working during my visit, so I wasn't able to try the coffee. Overall, a great experience spacious, good food, and plenty of drink choices. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

This is a Korean light meal chain in DC. Located on the first floor of the Smithsonian Institute,…read moreit offers self-selected toppings, making it a convenient lunch option while visiting a museum. Bibimbap: I chose purple rice as the main dish, with vegetables including carrots, zucchini, corn, and roasted seaweed, Kalbi (Korean BBQ beef short ribs) and a soft-boiled egg as the proteins, and the Rice Bar Soy Sauce for sauce. The soy sauce was a little on the salty side, but the vegetables were very refreshing. The Kalbi was slightly sweet, and the soft-boiled egg mixed with the rice was very fragrant. It was filling, healthy, and guilt-free. Udon: The texture was a bit soft, which I personally didn't like.

good i suppose very very good. a bit expensive but that's a given in the area. otherwise, the…read moreflavors taste great and are authentic for their class. I was well nourished! the vibes were honestly run of the mill and nothing to write home about (I mean you're eating on metal tables after all) but that didn't affect the quality of the food. clean enough place !

Disappointed - I paid $2 for one egg, but the picture clearly shows 3. The ladies at the counter…read morereplied "Oh that's just for illustrations and not our picture. I will tell management". One even said "Whatever". Terrible customer service. Otherwise, food is tasty.

90 minutes of unlimited plates, yes please!…read more I'm very been to Yunnan a couple of times but this was my first time trying their Chef's Endless Table experience. There are two tiers to the menu that are priced at $44 and $69 per person. The menu offered a little bit of everything from Bao buns to their popular Mixian noodles. The restaurant's design was clean, chic and minimal.

I enjoyed their bento option. Everything was good. The menu is kind of hard to decode, so for me…read morelooking up the pictures of the menu was necessary. The service was good and efficient. The restaurant seemed clean, but the amount of flies flying around definitely bothered and concerned me. Parking: paid street parking (could be hard to find) , or park at the shopping center right across and get a validation at Costco (2 hrs) or Marshalls (1hr) with a purchase. They also have a buffet menu for lunch and dinner. I don't think I can get my money's worth doing that, so it is a pass for me.

As a Vietnamese myself this is not the best pho spot i've had but it is authentic for the city and…read moreoffers great lunch menu options for working professionals. I stopped by during lunch time to take advantage of their lunch deal and ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien (eye round steak and meatball) bowl and the Lemongrass Beef Plate. I had the pho and they gave me a lot of the steak which is a plus. Both have great flavor and portions are a good size. Only the Pho Noodles will come with the spring roll for the lunch special, other specials only come with a drink. The spring roll it comes with is veggie with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. They have plenty of drinks to choose from I think it is nice they offer sparkling waters as well. Overall, service is very fast for both dine-in and take out. There is plenty of seating. I would come again to try their banh mi sandwiches.

I was a bit skeptical of this place, since the restaurants on this street aren't that great, but as…read moresoon as I saw the packaging and had the first sip of broth, I knew this place was going to be 5 stars. I got takeout from 54 Noodles Bar and got the shrimp Pho with a few orders of veggie Spring rolls. The spring rolls are pretty standard and did not disappoint. The pho was neatly packaged - the noodles and the broth were in separate containers, ensuring that the noodles didn't get soggy. In separate containers there were also fresh herbs and veggies, as well as some chili sauce. The broth was extremely flavorful and everything tasted super fresh. I would highly recommend this place for anyone craving Vietnamese food on a cold (or hot) day!

Daikaya Ramen is an unassuming spot serving some seriously flavorful ramen in DC. If you're a ramen…read morelover, this place is definitely worth seeking out. We ordered the Spicy Miso with the spice bomb and egg, along with the veggie ramen with spice bomb. The Spicy Miso was the clear winner--easily one of the most flavorful ramen bowls I've had, with just the right kick and incredible depth. The veggie ramen was also excellent and a great option for vegetarians. We also tried the gyoza, spring rolls, and Sapporo beer. For dessert, we ordered the black sesame ice cream, but the ramen portions were so generous that we were too full to finish it! Service was quick, attentive, and efficient. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd want from a Japanese ramen spot--casual, lively, and unassuming. The food felt authentic and the flavors really stood out. They also have an izakaya upstairs, which we unfortunately didn't get a chance to try. Definitely saving that for the next visit!

Host guy is quite unfriendly. He saw I had a baby in my hands and gave us the bar seat, didn't…read moreoffer any high chairs. I thought I would have to hold her the entire meal sitting on a small stool. Another guy came by and I asked if they had high chairs and he quickly brought one over. The lady sitting next to me commented she thought they didn't have high chairs the way they weren't offering it to any families. Food was okay. Super oily, couldn't finish my meal. This is a very casual restaurant, you share water pitchers with others sitting at the bar.

Delivery review ahead. I have not had an opportunity to visit it so I cannot speak to the ambiance…read more Finally had a chance to try China Boy after hearing lots of great reviews. With that, I must say that the reviews did not lie...gosh this food was AMAZING! The combination lo mein contained roasted pork, chicken, and shrimp. I added vegetables to the mix and honey, I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity (made for 3 small meals) but also the quality of the dish. The roasted pork, shrimp, and chicken was perfectly prepared and the lo mein was just right. The flavors combined together for a lite yet delectable dish and I especially loved the vegetables (bok Choy) I would absolutely order here again as long as the quality doesn't change.

This is my go-to Chinese food spot! I travel from NoMa specifically to come here, and I always…read moreorder the shrimp fried rice. The food is consistently fresh, hot, and good, and the customer service is always great. The restaurant itself is fairly small and definitely more of a carry-out than a dine-in restaurant, which is perfectly fine for what it is. My only complaint is that I wish they stayed open later! I usually have to order during work hours because by the time I'm off, they're already closed. Other than that, this is easily one of my favorite spots for Chinese food.

We stopped by here before going on a tour. The build your own options were perfect for picky eaters…read moreand we were pleasantly surprised by the local soda choices. Everything was prepared fresh and extremely fast. There is some seating inside and the place was clean with bright colors. 2 of us had variations of udon and 1 person created a rice dish. I highly recommend this place for a quick, reasonable priced choice in the city.

For a self served kinda place we were so positively surprised!…read more We love Korean food in our house and for 3 adults and 2 teenagers, we all made our own bowl with everything we wanted. Service was super quick and the place was packed for 5pm but clean and organized

I happened to stop by Reren Lamen & Bar because I was nearby and feeling tired. The exterior didn't…read moreparticularly catch my eye, but I'm so glad I decided to give it a try! I ordered the cold noodles, and the noodles were delicious. There are plenty of other options on the menu, and they also make cocktails. The staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It's a great spot, and I'd definitely recommend it!

We ordered the mixed tempura, curry chicken, and stir-fried noodles…read more The standout dish was definitely the mixed tempura. It was perfectly crispy, light, and flavorful--both my husband and I really enjoyed it. The curry chicken was decent. My husband loved it, but I thought it was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable either. As for the stir-fried noodles, they were average and didn't leave much of an impression. Unfortunately, what really changed our overall experience wasn't the food--it was the service at the end of the meal. When it was time to pay, my husband used his card but intended to leave the tip in cash. As the waitress was processing the payment, she said, "You know the tip is not included." It wasn't what she said, but how she said it. It came across as if she was demanding a tip rather than providing the kind of service that would naturally earn one. The interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and ended the meal on a disappointing note. Because of that experience, I can't recommend this restaurant. Chinatown has plenty of other restaurants that offer not only better food but also friendlier, more welcoming service.

Everything was oh, so so so good. We had a range of things: hand rolls, bao buns, general tso…read moreshrimp, and pho king. We will 100000% be returning, amazingly good and fresh food!

Updating my review: My first time here was during a happy hour (50% of apps Mon-Friday) and the…read moreservice was amazing. If you come specify to your server what you do want. I would've had them comp if it was my first time but im unsure what the standard is for water when your dining in anymore This second time i came during homecoming weekend and was a bit disappointed. My friend and i asked for waters as we waited for our server to tend to us. We were offered to sit at the bar and declined because we wanted to eat. We were given these two cans of Liquid Death, instead of regular glasses of water ( just cans and empty glass cups to serve ourselves the water?? No ice and with no clarifying questions from the server; she took our order. The food was as expected and we were here on a Sunday. I'm not someone who makes a fickle on pricing or service. But i pay attention to things like that and did not enjoy me and my friend paying $12 for water altogether before even getting our orders in. Just makes me not want to come back because other sections had glasses of water not cans ...... Anyways we ordered 2 Tonkotsu Ramen. 2 Bao buns. And the ribs and the spring rolls. On a weekday it's a steal but other than that I'll just order to go going forward.

The server was amazing, high energy and excelled at small talk. Looked like a family own…read morerestaurant. Walking in the atmosphere felt like stepping inside a traditional pho, little more modernized. Pho was great, though it was 80% broth

This was our first time visiting Pho79 and we've been missing out! Super convenient to the Capitol,…read moreUnion Station, and surrounding residential areas. The inside was clean and not very crowded. Service was great! We had a bowl of pho (can't recall which, sorry!) and the pork vermicelli bowl. We've tried other Vietnamese places for vermicelli bowls in the area and this is the best we've had in the DMV! 8.5/10