Austin was our server and he was ON IT!! Great time great food great service. Was here for a…read morebirthday party and the energy the servers brought was OUTSTANDING especially AUSTIN!!! WOOO

First thing's first: I'm not a fan of Korean BBQ per se. I don't see the logic of going to a…read morerestaurant to pay for the privilege of cooking. However, sometimes you gotta get out. Kanpai is in a prime place along Rockville Pike, but depending on when you go you may find easy parking. (If you're not bothered about where to park, ignore what I just said.) Out front there's something that looks like a tuk-tuk or rickshaw. Tbh, don't know if it's theirs or the business next door. The restaurant itself is clean and elegant. Also, not as loud as some Korean BBQs (thinking of KPOT off of Randolph Rd), which is important if you don't like being overwhelmed by everyone else's noise. That is one big '+' in Kanpai's favor. The waiter was cool and very helpful. Because of him I now know what the thin meat slices are meant for (which is for the soup), before then I had no clue. The food itself is good. Like, why wouldn't it be? I actually prefer the shabu-shabu (soup), makes me wish I knew how to do that myself so I wouldn't have to go out as much. Yes, the grill meats were great, as was the kimchi. These places are not cheap, but it was enjoyable while I was there. If you're not in a rush you can go a few doors down afterward to an import store selling everything from K-chips to puzzle-kits. So I would say...take your time. But don't warm your seats for more than 90 minutes, as Korean BBQs tend to kick people out (nicely, nicely) if one overstays. P.S. I'm sure they have some great drinks there, but even if I wanted to I couldn't loiter. That's what Bethesda is for. (Or at least how it used to be.)

Songbird is an Asian Cafe & Bar located in Fairfax, VA. The restaurant makes comfor Chinese…read moreAmerican food and custom cocktails. They even have a disco ball ! Some of our favorites: *Lychee Pearl Cocktail *Sapporo *Sichuan Spicy Wontons *Disco Tots *Crab Rangoon *Mighty Spider Roll *Tiger Roll This restaurant provides fast service all around, from ordering to receiving drinks and food quickly after placing your order!

Nah, I used to live in the SGV. We have the best Asian food. So this place was a solid 2 out of 5…read more It's open late. That's why I came. I've been here a few times and tried several different things. All average or basic. Nothing wow. I think people come here for the drinks and vibes. Which is fair. Cool ambience. Music, dim lighting, comfortable booths and plenty of parking. Hard pass for me. Prices are a bit high given the portions and quality. But whatever. Don't take my word for it, give them a try for yourself. I've had enough. Unlike their dishes, I'm not salty, just won't be back

Went to Ginger for our annual team dinner and we all had a really good time. The drinks were good…read moreand so was the food. At the table, we shared the crispy spring rolls, fried dumplings and chicken wings as apps. We all enjoyed these, especially the chicken wings. Everyone enjoyed their drinks too - the lychee li, the mango margarita, the botanical, the sticky mango, the old fashioned, the baccarat. We all enjoyed them. For the food we had the thai basil beef fried rice, general tso shrimp, panang curry, singapore noodles, house style wok tossed soft noodles, seafood xo, and the wonton soup. Most of us tried each other's food because of the healthy servings and most of us enjoyed what we ate. Our waitress Minzhi was awesome - friendly, knowledgeable and funny. The restaurant manager Q was nice and attentive as well. They even gave one of our party members a mango sticky rice dessert (which was just okay - would've been much better if the mango was riper and sweeter) and sang happy birthday to her. Overall, we had a lovely time. Ginger is pricey so be mindful of that before you go but if you're celebrating a special occasion/milestone, it will be a nice change of pace.

We went here as a family of 7 celebrating a birthday. It was gorgeous and we were seated in a more…read moreprivate section to allow for more comfort for our large family event. The staff was very helpful in deciding what to pick and guiding us through the menu. However, as good as the items are, I do not truly believe that it matches the price point. They were good but lack luster in seasoning in some aspects and the presentation was mediocre for what it was. This is a great restaurant to try for the vibes and ambiance of dining in MGM but being so close to a hot spot of asian dining, there is plenty of better options within the area.

One of the first restaurant's to get an A for everything. I couldn't find anything wrong. The…read morefood, ambiance, staff, drinks ect... everything was just perfect.

Came in to grab a bite after being in the area with my partner. Alex was more than hospitable and…read moresuch a kind server! It was refreshing to have a server that made both me and my date feel relaxed and accommodated for! Will definitely come back and request him as a server again!

I really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly,…read moreand the place had a nice atmosphere. I would definitely come back! The mango drink is amazing

Your average indo-chinese - portions are decent but for the price point, I didnt feel like you were…read moregetting a lot for your money. The chicken fried rice was good and I would prob get that again but the general Tso Chicken - where is the chicken? Tastes like all batter and very thick sauce that is hard to get through. Overall, just OK.

Great food and great service. Would recommend their ribs in peace, pandan creme brulee and crying…read moreout lao

Amazing Laotian food tucked away in Rockville. Good to ask server for recommendations if you are…read morenot sure. Chive pancake, beef ribs, and noodle with veggies/ pork were yummy choices.

Came here when they first opened, wasn't wowed, but gave it the benefit of the doubt and returned…read morethis weekend. Unfortunately, highly disappointed. The menu has shrunk significantly and what's left doesn't justify the price point. $20 for deviled eggs? And nearly everything is paired with grits, which is interesting for a restaurant billing itself as African and Asian fusion. I brought a Nigerian friend along and we were both equally confused by that creative direction. Safe to say grits aren't exactly a staple. We were told about off-menu options tomahawk, ribeye (out of stock), and branzino. We went with the branzino and a potato hash that turned out to be exactly what it sounds like: cut up potatoes and what tasted like powdered eggs straight from a hotel breakfast buffet. The branzino needed salt, pepper AND hot sauce to get there, that's not a seasoning preference.. The ambience and decor remain the highlight genuinely a beautiful space. But a pretty room can only carry so much. I wanted to love this place. I really did. But I don't think a third visit is in the cards.

We made birthday reservations for dinner back in March assuming that it would be hard to snag a…read moreresy based on the reservations wait time based on past reviews. So we were super surprised when we arrived to be only 1 of 4 tables seated in the entire restaurant our entire stay, I guess the thrill is gone. We even adhered to a dress code that was not even enforced. We were greeted by the host as soon as we walked in with a glass of champagne. Our server Aniyah was friendly, hospitable and busy, seemingly taking care of all 4 of the tables herself. For appetizers we began with the Wagyu Cheesesteak Fusion Rolls and the Sticky Ribs Suya which both were tender and tasty. For dinner, I ordered the Jerk-Braised Short Ribs with Curry Pea Risotto and my friend had the Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Fried Rice. My Ribs were good but it was absolutely nothing compared to that Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Fried Rice. It was hands down the best fried rice that I've ever had! It was spicy, the salmon was juicy and perfectly seasoned. It was delicious. While I get the reverence that Chef Tobias has for Guy Fieri and the food network, since we've watched him on there a billion times, that was all that was played consecutively on all of the TV's. It would have been nice to have something else playing in the background along with the music. Overall, dining there was nice, relaxed, a little pricey but good.

I've visited this location twice, and this most recent visit was as a party of two. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and the restaurant is very spacious with plenty of seating, including hibachi tables. We chose a regular table for our meal. I started with the cucumber roll as an appetizer, which came out quickly and was fresh. For our main course, we shared the Crispy Fragrant Salt & Pepper Whole Fish. It was served with rice and broccoli and was a very large portion, definitely meant for sharing. The fish itself was really flavorful and well-prepared--I would order it again. One thing to note is that gratuity is automatically added to all dine-in checks regardless of party size.

Great atmosphere,good music good vibes. The food was good the service was superb and the bar area…read morewas lit on a Thursday. They have a hibachi side for dining and they also have outdoor seating connected to the bar area. I ordered a lemon drop martini from a lady bartender which I didn't really feel, seemed weak in my opinion. My bartender took a break and I got a new bartender which was a guy and that's when the drinks started to get good. I really enjoyed this night. The music was the highlight for me.