Morena, Kayu, where to begin? I had the most delicious rice bowls and ube lattes at Morena's grand…read moreopening (Kayu's cafe). I liked that the drinks were simple yet distinct. They were all $5.50, except the bilo bilo matcha ($6). There were five options: *ube horchata latte *bibingka latte (salted egg caramel) *sampaguita latte (jasmine) *buko pandan latte (coconut pandan) *bilo bilo matcha They also have teas, cocktails, and two mocktails. I tried the burnt coconut chicken and BBQ beef rice bowls. The meat tasted as if it came right off the grill, with great marination. Both dishes also come with papaya atsara, which adds a bold pickled flavor to the mix. I'm excited to do some work here this weekend. Kayu also has great food, and becomes Morena on Saturday and Sunday (9 am-3 pm).

Kayu is a creative and tasty place to eat.  We love how they added a splash…read moreof color to both the cocktail menu with their ube drink and the hot chicken bao bun appetizer.    The purple bun was very appealing and the chicken was nice and juicy.  The sauce was good and we would have enjoyed even more of it and a little more heat.  The second playful dish was the kinilaw which was a mix of ceviche tuna and watermelon.  It was a trompe l'oiel as you tried to tell which cube was which.  The tuna was tasty and the watermelon nice and crisp.  In this dish, the sauce had a bit more zing and spice.  We also enjoyed the curry angnolotti but our favorite dish was the cashew kare kare   The meat was well cooked and the eggplant and the peas added to the tasty sauce.  We only wished for some rice to soak up more of the sauce. For dessert we ordered the  tsokolate which was a wonderful dark chocolate with a great smooth texture.  The space itself is playfully decorated as well and showcases some important mementos of the chefs' careers.  We look forward to finding out what other creative culinary treats await us on our next visit.

Oh salmon belly coconut curry, I need more of you in my life!!! I was at a table of four, and we…read moresplit tapioca pearl dumplings & spring rolls... The dumplings by far were my favorite, I could've had a whole tray! And then we got our entrees, and seriously, that curry... *Cries* it was SO. GOOD. I'm not sure what else I can say. The tight layout of this restaurant made me feel like I was in NYC haha. Staff were great... Restaurant week situation was a little odd, but outside of that I'd return without a doubt.

One of the best spots that hits the soul! Food was spectacular: we got a variety but what stood out…read morewas the Sikoo, Thom Khem (super rich and caramelized), the Gaeng Cod curry which was personally my favorite especially eating with the blue rice, and the mee sua which had a pleasant smokiness to it. Service was quick and fast. The interior was a little tight and small, it was a little difficult to sit comfortably at the bar due to the chairs. Overall 10/10 recommend and will be coming back.

Everything was so delicious and super fast. So charming inside. Very nice staff. We had steamed…read moredumplings, masaman with chicken, pad see ew with beef, and mango sticky rice - incredible

What a wonderful spot! Not only is the decor inviting and interesting, but the food is amazing as…read morewell. We had the duck roll, spring roll, curry puffs, and the crab fried rice. We liked all of the appetizers, but the crab fried rice was the star of the show. Easily the best one I've had since it had plenty of lump crab meat. They also have a full bar and make some tasty drinks. 5 stars well deserved!

Until the pandemic Sushi Para was the only All You Can Eat Sushi Place in DC. Then it closed. Now…read morewe have Toryumon which is even better and Sushi Sato which is the best of the best. Been here several times over the past year since it opened and absolutely love this place. They offer both AYCE and Al A Carte. Each time we have gotten the premium tier for selection which is absolutely worth it. To save a bit and/or get money back we use InKind. The drinks are all great. We save on them during happy hour. They have All You Can Drink Beer but it is just limited to one so do the drinks Al A Carte. Service has been prompt and friendly each time. Ambiance resembles an Izakaya. It does get busy so reservations via OneTable are reccomended. They own a few other places like Lucky Danger in Chinatown (really Penn Quarter) that now may have the best Happy Hour. Hope to have many more memories here in the years to come.

Delicious spot for elevated AYCE sushi, I was particularly impressed by the presentation and taste…read moreof the side plates/non-sushi items. We definitely got great value out of the meal! I appreciated the perfectly warm sushi rice, the salmon was buttery soft. Eel was firm and flaky, sato roll was our favorite roll. The miso cod had an amazing texture and sauce but was way too salty. The tako taco was one of my favorite small plates. Would skip the steak which was super tough, and truffle baby roll which was too creamy. Our waitress was super fast and attentive and food came out quickly! Nothing notable about the ambiance.

Chadol Korean BBQ was such a fun pick for our monthly dinner series! My friends and I had a great…read moretime and honestly left fullllll. For $45 per person, the all-you-can-eat experience feels like a really solid deal considering how many protein options and side dishes you get. They start you off with a variety of banchan (side dishes), including a salad with this super tasty dressing that had the perfect little spicy kick. For the BBQ, we kicked things off with the spicy bulgogi and butter garlic shrimp, while the others tried the pork belly (I don't eat pork). Later we ordered the steak, spicy brisket, and grilled squid, which were all delicious. The spicy brisket especially was a standout for me. The guys also ordered two rounds of fried dumplings that looked amazing, but since they contain pork, I had to sit those out. I'd love to see Chadol add a veggie dumpling option to the menu! As for the sides, the kimchi and cold glass noodles were both hits at our table, and of course we all added white rice. The "mashed potatoes" though? Definitely more like potato salad and unfortunately very bland. On the other hand, the cheese corn costs extra but is 1000% worth adding. For drinks, the guys enjoyed the Woody Old Fashioned while I had a mezcal margarita-style cocktail that was smoky and refreshing. We also ordered one of the chicken options but never received it and eventually just gave up on it. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the ordering system. Most meats are ordered directly from a machine at your table, and the food comes out quickly on this conveyor belt-style setup which was honestly so fun. Drinks and side dishes are ordered through the servers. The atmosphere was lively and energetic without feeling overwhelming. The restaurant is actually much larger inside than I expected, with a modern setup that works well for smaller groups. That said, I didn't really notice tables for larger parties, so I'm not sure how they accommodate groups bigger than 6 people. Service started off a little rough because our server wasn't very attentive, but after I called it out, he definitely stepped it up and things improved. Overall, Chadol was a really good experience and absolutely worth the price. The 1.5-hour seating limit makes sense too, both to keep things moving and give others a chance to enjoy the experience. I'd definitely go back!

I ate here around a year ago and reviewed them on google. The food is not good, service is slow,…read morefor some reason you can't order certain things with the tablet, and it's really easy to miss the little automated train thing that brings out your food. This place has negative reviews deleted on Google. Spend your money elsewhere, there's better Korean food in DC.

We came here for restaurant week, good deal. The restaurant is pretty new and the decor very nice…read moreand clean. Most tables were big enough to set 4 people. It's a set menu where you get the 4 types of meat: hanging tender, galbi, marinated galbi, and outside skirt (all American wagyu) that are cooked for you at the table. The welcome dish "moo ssam" was a nice clean bite, with the crunchy radish. For our side we selected the ssam, which included an assortment of leaves (perilla leaves, mustard greens, red lettuce) and scallion salad. We got the hwa moo chim as our appetizer, which was a salmon sashimi salad. For savory meal, we got the mul mak guksu and the galbi fried rice. We enjoyed all parts of the meal and our favorite was the beautiful ssam bowl, because the leaves were huge and very pretty. To this meal was more about the variety of the types of dishes rather than just the meat, though the meat cuts were good. They also provided multiple bonchon and sauces/topping (sea salt, chimichurri, sweet soy) and gave recommendations when to use what. For dessert we did pick the iced sujeon gwa and paid the extra for the bingsoo. Both were refreshing but I could enjoy the iced sujeon gwa without paying the extra, it was a cinnamony ice dish with jujubes. The bingsoo was ok, a little basic, with the shaved milk, red beans and rice cakes. The food was great but our server was so sweet and passionate about the food and her role. Lizeth was easy to talk to while she cooked the meat, which could've easily been awkward if she stood there and cooked the food. I would come back just for her!

Food: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Tips: restaurant week $65 Fabulous meal, meat cooked very well, lacks quantity in terms of the banchans but overall extremely pleased with the quality of the restaurant. The jiggae was so authentic and brothy, comparable to jiggae in Korea!!

The restaurant was very busy when we arrived, but service was still smooth and swift. I wouldn't…read moresay the Korean food is particularly authentic, but it was a decent American twist on Korean cuisine and still tasty. The tteokbokki came with additional vegetables and mushrooms, and their banchan were quite good. The mandu was meaty which I appreciated too. I wouldn't come back because I didn't feel the value was quite there (very pricey) but it was still an enjoyable meal overall. The ambiance was nothing special, and I do wish the bathroom had been cleaner.

This is our first time visiting Washington DC, and we haven't found many great dining options near…read moreour hotel. We discovered this spot on Yelp. The moment the banchan (Korean side dishes) arrived and we took our first bites, we knew we'd stumbled upon an outstanding Korean restaurant. Every side dish is prepared authentically and tastes fantastic. Our first main dish to come out was kimchi fried rice with beef. While it isn't made using a fully traditional Korean method, it was absolutely delicious -- easily the best kimchi fried rice I've had in the past few years. We also ordered their signature pork and potato stew. It was excellent; the chili flavour was smooth, and every ingredient was wonderfully seasoned. Our server was incredibly polite and friendly, and we were happy to leave a tip for them. We plan to come back tomorrow evening, but unfortunately, our server told us they might not be working then. This Korean restaurant is highly recommended. If you're staying nearby or travelling in Washington DC, I'd strongly suggest stopping by to enjoy their wonderful Korean food.

Nestled in the upstairs space of a building shared with a desserts shop, Reren was a great lunch…read moredestination for Chinese cuisine. Their menu features lamen and noodles, dumplings, and an assortment of soups. The space feels very open upon entry at the top of the stairs, and has a semi-open kitchen in the back of the dining area. My friend and I were seated immediately at a table next to the windows overlooking Wisconsin Ave, and our waitress provided great service throughout our meal. There were only a few other tables dining, so we had plenty of time to enjoy the dishes ordered. The Food Breakdown: Grandma's Style Pancake (4/5) - I was admittedly skeptical at first about the item, as the beef was presented wrap-style within the scallion pancake. However, it was actually a refreshing bite with a slight kick from the red pepper. It made for a filling starter. Pork Xiao Long Bao (5/5) - Very delicious and flavorful. There was a good amount of soup in each dumpling as well, properly wrapped so it was easy to pick up and add in the complimenting sauces. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (4.5/5) - Unpictured, but I was pleasantly surprised by the seasoning in the veggies. They come with six per order, and I enjoyed alternatively between them with the soup dumplings. This was a great lunch stop in the heart of Georgetown, with a second, equally convenient location in Chinatown. The menu offers plenty of selections, and I'd be likely to revisit for its noodles and broth next.

After spending the afternoon with my friends in the area, we decided to try this place out for…read moredinner. Everything started out good. We were sat down quickly since it wasnt crowded for a sunday evening. The servers were helpful with the menu. We ordered about 10 minutes into our visit. We ordered appetizers to include Taiwanese popcorn chicken, spicy wontons, and cucumber salad. We also ordered our meals, too. A beef lamen, pork soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, and I originally wanted the fried chicken curry lamen but he talked me against it due to spice level and I opted for the sake chicken, per his recommendation. The soup dumplings came out abt 15 min later at which I was told that the cucumber salad was sold out and asked if I wanted anything else. I passed since I had ordered the popcorn chicken already. My friend wasnt a fan of her pork soup dumplings and didnt finish them at all. She stated a severe lack of flavor. The crab/pork ones were a hit for the other friend. I cant eat pork nor beef, so I was still sitting and waiting for my popcorn chicken appetizer to hold me off a bit. About another 20 minutes passed then the beef lamen came out for one friend and then an order of the curry lamen. We were confused on if this was our actual order until he realized that he wrote down the wrong dish for me after I explained that he told me to get the sake chicken instead. He apoligized but by this point, I hadnt had food in roughly 6 hours, I was starving and asked to keep the wrong order, please. He refused and said he would get me the correct item because it's just in the back. Keep in mind that the spicy won tons were still missing and so was my popcorn chicken. About 10 minutes later, the spicy won tons finally made it and she enjoyed them more than her pork soup dumplings. Then the other server comes to tell me that there is more cucumber salad. Im not sure how we go from sold out to availability nearly an hour later but I still refused since I was ready for my main entree at this point. The other friend ended up ordering it instead. She said it was good. I didn't try out of frustration of how this experience was unfolding for me. My entree finally came out after another 15 or so minutes, which meant it acrually was NOT sitting in the back and ready. Im exhausted. Im starving. Ive sat here and watched my table eat while my orders were fumbled for some odd reason. The sake chicken was okay. Its really like katsu chicken with a ton of yum yum and eel sauce over a bed of rice. Best way to explain it. I probably would have enjoyed the original curry dish more. About another 10 minutes later, my popcorn chicken arrives, which beyond upset me because I asumed this order wasnt put in at this point. It had been over an hour! I gave it to my friend instead after trying one and not enjoying the flour-heavy taste. I'm not sure if this was an off night or what but I cant say that I will return just from the sheer time it took to get our orders! An hour and half was beyond ridiculous when the place wasnt even full. No one explained the delays nor came to give us updates while we were waiting, either. I gave them a star for the food being half enjoyed by some of my party and another for pricing because it really wasnt expensive, which was a plus. If you have hours to spare and dont arrive hungry, check this place out!