I ordered catering from Asia Nine a week in advance for an office lunch - Park took my call and…read morehelped me with the entire ordering process. He communicated very professionally and promptly via email! On the day of, he came with the trays on time and folks at my workplace loved the food. One colleague even remarked that the tofu from teriyaki tofu is one of the best he ever had in DC! We ordered full trays of orange chicken, Singaporean fried rice, cantonese veggie fried rice, and teriyaki tofu. For a lunch meant for 30+ folks and $800+ order, Asia Nine and Park did an amazing job with the food and service! We look forward with working with them again.

We were there on new year day when other restaurants in the area were closed. We were immediately…read moreseated in this big restaurant. The server was very friendly and attentive to us. - chicken pad thai: good. The noodle was perfectly cooked and chewy. The sauce was good but it could had more tamarind in it. There were lots of chicken & egg pieces too. - kapow on rice: very good. The dish was a bit spicy. The ground meat was well seasoned and the sauce was not overly salty and very umami. The portion was quite generous too.

That Viet Coffee is strong ok! The strongest I've had in the DMv but still good. I came specially…read morefor the special pikachu ice and it did not disappoint. I also got the jump grilled shrimp rice vermicelli and that was yummy. The restaurant is in a side street and lot of seating inside. Service was fine.

It was recommended to me so we decided to have dinner in Arlington…read more - Pho Bo - Lemongrass Chicken My friend loves the Lemongrass Tofu as her vegetarian option so she decided to try the Lemongrass Chicken, however the taste was not as good. The pho was served with the slices of beef fully cooked in the broth, but I prefer the meat to be slightly raw. The flavor did not stand out to me and it was also on the pricier side likely because it is located in Arlington. The service was good in the evening on a weekday.

I didn't realize they had a vegan menu and this was is what prompted my wife and I to stop by and…read morecheck it out recently. It was incredible! Great service, great atmosphere, and of course really good food. The chive cake and lao tofu were both great starters. The mango salad was cool and surprisingly large serving. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Would highly recommend this place for a date night or meeting up with friends.

I was around in the area for work and decided to try it out. I ordered takeout and and when I got…read moreto the restaurant, I was greeted with a warm smile by the host. He said he'd go check in on my food. He came right back in 2 minutes, which means I got my food within 15 minutes of ordering it. I got the - Seen Hang: so freaking amazing, it's an incomparable taste. I would order it again. It was nice and tender too. - Mieng Homg: I think this was my favorite thing. I think i would have liked it even more when it was fresh (since i had a 30 minutes drive home so they got a little soggy) - Chive Cake: I think the same thing happened here they were too long in the container that they got a little mushy but taste wise yummy too. I loved the dipping sauce that came w it idk it wasn't soy sauce or at least didn't taste like it to me bc it wasn't salty Based on just the take out which were all appetizers, i would come here again! I'll give them the extra stat when I dine in to see the main entrees and service there!

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.

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visit: August 2026…read more At this point, many people would instantly recognize Thai food from some of the more popular dishes like Pad Thai or spicy curry. But Southeast Asia is by no means a monolith when it comes to culinary tradition and culture. Vietnam, of course, has a large place in the regional and global culinary scene. How about smaller neighbors in the region like Laos? My wife Jun would love to visit the country one day, but for now Baan Mae would offer a good preview of what the Laotian food tastes like. Chef Seng Luangrath, who has been the face of the Lao Food movement in the U.S. (she also has another restaurant Thip Khao that we had visited before), wants to showcase her country's food at Baan Mae, which also draws from the influence of Thailand and Burma. Overall, we had a very solid dinner at the restaurant. Based on the reviews of the restaurant, it seemed like a no-brainer to order the "FiLao-O-Fish" sliders. The sliders with fried Chesapeake blue catfish (the restaurant has a mission to eat as many of these invasive species as possible) with spicy tofu mayo was indeed a very delicious snack to kick off the meal. Jun, an avid fried chicken eater, also highly approved the crispy fried chicken wings with jaew bong sauce, a traditional Lao chili paste made with mushroom, soy and tamarind. If you are looking for a dish with a bit more neutral flavor, the Hua Pii salad would be a great option. The shredded banana blossom salad with jicama and tamarind sauce had this very addictive quality while also tasting healthy. For the main dish, we shared the Gaeng Daeng Puu red coconut curry with lump crab on the bartender's recommendation, and it turned out to be a wise choice as well. We both wished the coconut curry had a bit more spicy kick, but otherwise the rich flavor was an unexpected antidote to the humid DC summer. We finished our meal with the green Thai tea gelato, which tasted more green tea than Thai iced tea; not a bad dessert but not as distinctive as we had hoped to be. Getting a reservation at Baan Mae is fairly manageable with about a week out. The dining space is fairly modest, but you can also try your luck at the bar area like we did and chat with the bartender to discuss food and drinks options. The restaurant has a number of interesting cocktail options incorporating ingredients and flavors from Southeast Asia, as well as a short list of wines and beers. The atmosphere of the dimly lit dining space with colorful walls feels pretty lively and ideal for a casual get-togethers or dates. Baan Mae has long been on my list of new restaurants to visit, and I'm glad Jun and I finally paid a visit. Jun certainly liked her experience enough to say she can see herself going back again in the near future, and I feel the same.

great food and great atmosphere! Definitely stop in for an intimate dinner scene with amazing…read moresushi. I also LOVED their roasted duck.

Very Vibey! And the food was delicious, prepared by Chef Redbeard, while he was there. Not sure how…read moreit is now, as this was in the winter for the cherry blossom menu. We kind of worked our way through the entire menu and were completely satisfied. The servers seemed a little new and overwhelmed. Very chic decor. Huge mirror by the bathroom, which is always appreciated for selfies.

I had a great time hanging out with friends at the pub, and the server was fantastic! I especially…read moreenjoyed my big bowl of Pho while sipping on a drink--it's a perfect pairing! Like some of the other reviewers, I noticed the beer has a bit of an off taste. I'm not sure what it is and hope the owners can address it before I come back.

I love stories. I…read morelove stories of bravery and rememberence. I love funny combinations too. Froggy bottom as both. This place has been on my list after reading about it in the Washington Post about a restaurant owned by a Vietnamese couple that honour service members on memorial day by serving vets and leaving tables open for fallen service members. The owners do this because they were "boat people" during the Vietnam war and were rescued by American GIs during the evacuation. What makes this place even better is that they serve both happy time foods and pho as late night snacks. It's pretty rare for a Vietnamese restaurant to stay open after 9, and this place is perfect for that. Me and my friend ordered nachos, pho, and spring rolls! All were delicious, and not something I can say Ive had at the same time before lol. This is def one of my go tos when I'm craving food late night!

Dumplings were good however the cucumbers were not worth the money. Overall not a bad pick but…read morecucumbers were not worth 8 dollars.

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!

Delicious. Glad I walked over and checked it out…read more The ceviche is amazing. Pisco sour, also extremely tasty

I visited Inca Social today and overall had a very good experience…read more The atmosphere was excellent--warm, lively, and perfect for enjoying Peruvian food with family and friends. The Ceviche Carretillero was fresh and flavorful, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. That was the main reason I decided to give 4 stars instead of 5. The fried calamari was excellent--crispy, tender, and cooked perfectly. The picarones were outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The alfajor, beautifully shaped like the map of Peru, was the perfect ending to the meal and absolutely delicious. Overall, I enjoyed the food, desserts, and atmosphere, and I would definitely return. With a little less salt in the Ceviche Carretillero, this could have easily been a 5-star experience.