Everything is a flavour bomb... The only thing that's throwing me off was it was upstairs rather…read morethan the first floow. The lady who served us was amazing and very nice but a bit pushy on recommendations. I like the idea of looking around their little shop while we wait for our food. Food 5/5 Service 4.5/5 If your in Fairfax county and like thai food it's worth the visit.

FALLS CHURCH - Fun, friendly service and vibe, darn good eats. Upstairs from Duangrat…read more The missus and I ate there at 1ish on a Saturday. Plenty of parking on the left side of the bldg, tons of available seating. Hostess/waitress was a hoot; very friendly. Suggested several dim sum items. Samosas (4, $12) had a nice crispiness and a thinner dough than one usually finds in samosas. Would get again. The duck roll (2, $13) is filled with crispy duck and scallions. Would also get again. Mango cashew slaw ($11) has a nice spicy warmth to it. The Chinese chive dumplings (2, $6) had a nice crunch. We also got a beer ($9). A nice canned and bottled beer selection. We also got the Thai beignets dessert. 3-4 dim sum items is a full meal for a couple unless you're *really* hungry. Will definitely return. You should go. Now.

I came here looking up places for cocktails around the Arlington area, and this came up. Not going…read moreto lie, the place seemed very unassuming at first, but could see the vibes once I came in at 1 am. Pretty empty at 1 am but the service was very kind! Loud DJ even though it was just me and one other party, so had to yell to speak to my party even though there was no one there basically. The drinks were tasty and fun! I had the U UP? drink and it was creamy and espresso flavoured. I'd definitely want to come back to try other drinks for a chill night!

As one of the other reviews stated, my team was in town for work and someone suggested we try this…read moreplace on a Friday. Instead we went on a Tuesday in anticipation of going again. Everything started out great. Our hostess was nice and offered a variety of menu options. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was clean. We couldn't wait until Friday to see how livelier it would become. I ordered from the appetizer menu so that I could try a variety of items. The food was decent except the slider. Unfortunately my burger wasn't seasoned at all but everything else was good. Unfortunately this is where things turn. We all received our food except one person in our group. His food didn't arrive until after we received our checks. He didn't wasn't to eat while we waited and have everyone uncomfortably watch, so he asked the hostess to box the meal up. Someone asked why he had to pay full price plus service charge for something he received extremely late, and the response was that he got his water for free. We asked to speak to the manager and sadly he was too busy to address the issue. Not sure if this just a common practice up north but we didn't like the treatment of our coworker. We decided we would try another recommended spot, hopefully with better service.

I have been to their brunch twice and I love it!!…read more The service is great and so is the ambiance. My daughter was really happy to get the bird cage table :) I really really sppreciate their free kid's pancakes (and they are just beauitfully presented for being a free meal). My favorite is kimchi tornado! Their pork belly is delicious too. I would love to come back for dinner one day!

Came here for weekend brunch and it was delicious!…read more The food here is top notch and I would recommend coming very hungry. To drink had their ube lattes, which were delicious. Then their pastry selection might have been our favorite- definitely order if you are with a group of people. The pancakes were fluffy and the chicken sandwich was superb. The staff was very friendly and attentive! The space and decor was also very clean and you see the open kitchen which is awesome. Would recommend!

How did I not know about this place??? Great ambiance…read more Lighting flattering. Music relaxing. We sat in a booth. It wasn't busy on a Monday night. Service excellent. We split the Brussels sprouts appetizers; they were very good. Portion was generous. Would like to return!!

Stars given for a Tuesday wine night that extends beyond happy hour times! Not an extensive wine…read morelist, but it's a pub, temper your expectations and bring your people for week night out of the house. I like the Brass Rabbit, have been several times and it's never overly crowded, so immediate seating is not a worry. Star deducted (maybe should be 2?) for this lack luster grocery store Lunchable on a slate plate, that was passed off as a charcuterie board, yet balanced by the trendy menu addition of a "Girl Dinner" that 3 of us shared and was plentiful.

Kindred Cafe demonstrates exactly how simple breakfast items should be prepared. I stopped in for a…read moremid-morning weekday breakfast and ordered the veggie egg scramble with toast and potatoes, alongside an oat milk vanilla latte. While a scramble sounds simple on paper, it is easy to overcook the vegetables. This one was executed perfectly, with every vegetable done just right. The thin-sliced potatoes were highly seasoned and stood out, moving away from the standard, heavy breakfast spuds you get at most places. The presentation across the board was excellent. The latte arrived with a nice touch--a small side cookie and a club soda to cleanse the palate, which shows a level of intentionality you don't always find. The staff members were incredibly friendly and gracious from start to finish. With fast Wi-Fi and a comfortable environment, it is an ideal spot to get some quality laptop time. It's a great addition to the local lineup.

I've wanted to try this place for a long time, and honestly, it was a letdown…read more I walked in with one other person--so a party of two--and while it was busy, there were clearly open tables. We were told we could sit at the bar or outside, but when we asked for one of the open tables, we were denied because they were "reserved for parties of three." That just doesn't make sense. We're still paying customers, ready to order food and drinks. Denying service like that--especially with empty tables in plain sight--feels unnecessary and rigid. I even asked twice, hoping for a little flexibility, but the answer didn't change. I work in the service industry, and this is exactly the kind of situation where you make an exception or use some common sense. Instead, it felt like policy over hospitality. Really disappointing experience for a place I was excited to try.

Best Cornbread, EVER! Great coffee and Chai tea that is…read morenever weak! Excellent salads and brisket! In short the , creations on the menu are delicious! The staff is caring as is the Manager. Oh, and did I mention, there are gluten free items, including gluten free buns for the burgers! *****

I had a 1:30 reservation on a Saturday. I had arrived with my party of 8. The hostess sat another…read more1:30 party down before ours. We told the hostess we were there first. She told us to wait until our reservation time to be seated (it WAS our reservation time). Hostess accused us of yelling at her when she was the one yelling at us! She asked if we wanted to speak to the manager, which we did and the manager finally sat us down. The server was phenomenal and attentive to our needs, however. She served my food first and service was quick. Manager also gave us free appetizers. Although, appetizers on the house will not substitute how poorly we were treated by the hostess. It was my masters graduation and she ruined it! 1.5/5 Stars, 2/10 (I'm adding an extra point for the server). Am never coming back!

Megan was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed the seasonal menu and the ambiance was fantastic. Would…read morerecommend!

It's a bit like Cheers, but for wine…read more We've been here a couple of times and even joined their Wine Club. Both times we've gone, it was during their happy hour, which runs until 7 pm, and we stuck to the special menu. Those have included their Charcuterie Board (something that contributed to Dr. Oz not being a senator), crispy Brussels sprouts, their Margarita flatbread, chicken skewers, and truffle fries. Don't hate us; that was spread over two visits. Everything tasted great, though next time I think we'll graduate to the real menu. The wines we've tried so far were either inexpensive or not bad. For inexpensive, I've had glasses of their $3 Tempranillo. While it wasn't great, I've paid a lot re for much worse. For "not bad", my wife had the $10 Buehler Cab. After it opened up for a bit it was quite drinkable.

Carbonara was put on my radar by a close New York friend who said we should check out this Italian…read morerestaurant for its viral vodka sauce chicken parm. We had the pleasure of being served by Cody who really knew the menu in and out and was really helpful in making our dining experience outstanding. We started with mussels in white wine which were terrific, they were clean tasting with a rich and delicious sauce. We had the "viral vodka chicken parm" for our entree. They serve a plate table-side with a naked crispy chicken cutlet and your pasta and then they pour à la vodka sauce with melted cheese over the chicken. It's really a terrific presentation and the dish is nicely presented. The chicken cutlet was thick and juicy, the crust was crispy and the sauce was thick and delicious. If you want to be part of the hype then give it a try for yourself.

It was a very nice place to have meals. The parking could be a small issue but we were lucky to…read morefind one spot. Dishes were great. We were very excited when we saw our pasta burning inside the huge round cheese! But I wish it had more flavor, salt and black pepper. It really was plain and the pasta was a bit over cooked. Other dishes like salad, calamari and fish were good. We especially liked the calamari. It was with some paprika and was tasty! Inside decoration was very nice, comfortable seats. Our server was friendly too.

Love this place! Not only were their sandwiches good value, but I thought it tasted amazing -…read moreespecially the steak and cheese. The service was also pretty efficient despite the internet connection not working the day I visited. As this was part of the Ballston food court, there's plenty of indoor seating. Food took 10 minutes to get, which is pretty efficient! Would go back again

The Short Rib is kind of small, which was expected. The amount of meat relative to the amount of…read morebread was high, but the whole sandwich is kind of small for $14. The flavors are good--slightly sweet but savory meat that is easy to pull apart. I also ordered an add on of short rib on the side, and for $5.50, it was a rather small portion. It comes in a cute box and the staff was super nice and offered water while I waited for my order. It's located in the Ballston Quarter food court area.

A friend took me to VA due to there being a better beer selection there. His go to is Total Wine &…read moreMore, a chain of stores that specializes in beer, wine, other drinks, etc. This location was great; street parking was easy to find, and it being off the main streets it was quiet and convenient. It was like being a kid in a candy store, way more beer than one person could drink in years. They had a lot of local and regional breweries as well, plus solid selections from around the world. They also had a surprisingly large selection of NA and gluten free beers, which made some of my friends happy to be trying something new. It was all very organized and colorful as well, with wheeled ladders to get to the high stuff. There was a lot kept cold as well. My only main complaint is there were many beers that must be kept cold out on room temperature shelves, which will affect freshness and maybe even make some undrinkable. I did a mixed six pack and bought a variety case of a favorite brewery I can't get at home. Prices were reasonable as well. The staff was great, friendly and fast to help. If you live near one, be sure to join their rewards and discount programs if you're a frequent shopper.

Avoid their wine tasting events…read more 90 minutes of poor information punctuated by cheap, inexpensive and poorly crafted wines. $40 for two people is an outrageous price for a very poor event. Total Wine in Ballston can do much better and provide much better staff members to lead these events.