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!

Downtown Norma has cultivated a modest reputation: fine fashion, competent restaurants, windows…read moreworth shopping through. Ramen is not on this list. Mekka Noodle Bar is doing nothing to change that. That said, if you arrive with the modest ambition of merely satisfying a ramen craving, you will succeed. It is possible. It is merely not impressive. I make a habit of ordering tonkatsu ramen at new establishments--a reliable test of a restaurant's competence. You order the same dish everywhere and you learn, very quickly, who knows what they're doing. Mekka does not. Their tonkatsu ramen was a study in haphazard decision-making. The crispy fish cake, for instance, had been deep-fried with such confidence that no one bothered to consider what would happen when it met hot broth. It became soggy. There it was: soggy. The noodles possessed an unsettling firmness. The broth was adequate. The pork was appropriately tender. The soft-boiled egg, however, had not been soft-boiled so much as half-boiled, arriving at your bowl in a state of philosophical confusion. I gave it two stars, which feels generous until you learn that they donate a portion of proceeds to a Vietnamese charity. Why they've decided that American diners should subsidize overseas philanthropy instead of, say, improving their ramen, remains unexplained. Noble, perhaps. Logical, certainly not.

I loved my first time here! It's off the side of the road and food comes out quickly. You can order…read moreoff of a tablet when you enter. Our guacamole was a little bit too icy, as it came right out of the fridge. The tacos, particularly the shrimp taco, were amazing. I could also eat 5 of their chicken quesadillas - absolute perfection. The tables and chairs could use a bit of freshening up but overall this place is a hit and I would definitely come back.

Delicious but overpriced. There's no way that a crunch wrap with no sauce no sides no drink should…read morebe $15.. and a side of corn is $8??? I get that they need to pay rent but sounds like they need a financial planner to create a better business plan.

Every time I pass by College Park, I always make sure to stop by for a bowl of Qu Ramen. The staff…read moreis just as welcoming and the place is just as clean as always! I noticed they've added a lot of new snacks and sushi tacos to the menu--super unique and absolutely delicious. Love this place!

Fast to order and not long to have the food ready! Ordered at kiosk and prob in 10 mins we had the…read morefood brought to our table. We were hungry but not too hungry. Ordered sushi tacos, chicken and the crab meat. We agreed both delicious. Also the shrimp tempura appetizer which was piping hot and flavorful. Clean and very nice decor all around and very friendly service. Would love to come back to ye their ramen (which looked huge in someone's table..lol) .. but next time!

Pan fried dumplings and beef noodle soup were solid. The dipping sauce had some pickled vegetables…read morethat paired very well with the dumplings. Also there was a generous portion of beef in the soup. Overall great food!

If I lived closer, I'd probably come here weekly. Northwest Chinese Food is easily one of my…read morefavorite restaurants in the DMV area. Service is always friendly and fast, and the food is packed with flavor you don't often find elsewhere Konjac Noodle Salad - Sour vinegar flavor with a nice kick. I loved the little konjac noodle bundles -- super bouncy and great at picking up the sauce. It's a perfect summer appetizer: refreshing with crisp veggies like cucumber and carrot but doesn't hold back on flavor. 3.5/5 Sour Soup Dumpling - Delicate skins with a savory pork broth that leans more comforting than sour. The filling falls apart as you bite into it and tastes like a mix of pork and vegetables. Simple, clean flavors 3/5 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - My favorite dish so far! The broth is beefy, spicy, and rich with depth -- layered flavors that feel satisfying but not overwhelming. The meat was flavorful and chewy with fatty pieces that melt in your mouth. Loved the chewy, knife-cut-style noodles that soak up the broth, and the pickled veggies plus fresh cilantro kept it light and bright. 4.25/5 Cold Rice Noodle with Spicy Fried Chicken - Super sour but well-rounded -- flavorful without being sharp. I usually don't love rice noodles, but these were soft, bouncy, and satisfying. Surprisingly, the fried chicken stayed a bit crisp even in the broth. It's fried in a way that's drier and chewier, but that concentrated the flavor instead of making it actually taste dry. Great summer noodle dish 4/5 Signature Fruit Tea - Definitely on the syrupy side, which I expected, but still decent. Lots of blended fruit flavors -- sweet, slightly artificial, but enjoyable if you're in the mood for something fruity 2.5/5

If I ever want Thai takeout but want to step away from my usuals, I'm ordering from the Noodle…read moreLady! The flavors are insanely delicious and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ordered and tried. My favorites are the Baa Mee, fried wontons, and the Boat Noodle soup. I don't think you can find these dishes elsewhere in the city and they're always well seasoned and full of flavor. If you don't know what to get, I suggest trying something with fried chicken. I don't know how they do it but it's perfectly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle. The location is a ghost kitchen but they've added some tables outside for folks to sit at too. Otherwise, they're available on delivery apps or you can grab it yourself - look out for the Ivy City Food Works sign!

Amazing Amazing!!! Authentic flavors... Warm belly and soul…read more Boat noodles and all of the dishes are delicious. Thank you for sharing your food with all of us.

Nice fast casual spot with good service in a clean, quiet environment. They were playing a good…read moreselection of Anita Baker type music, perfect for a rainy Saturday. Prices and portions were decent, and there is free parking around the corner from the entrance. I had left overs, I would stop here again to try some of the other dishes. If you are looking for a low key, affordable place this is a good spot. Not for large groups, there are just a couple of tables and I imagine they do lots of takeaway, just fyi.

I came with my partner for lunch around 11:30am. The place was empty and there was only one person…read moreworking, but we had a good experience. The jazz music gave the place a casual cafe vibe. We ordered the vegetarian pho and the meatball pho. The food came out fairly quickly and came with the usual sides of bean sprouts, chilis, basil, and lime. The sides were not super large portions, but the pho itself was. I enjoyed the vegetarian pho; the broth was packed with umami and there were plenty of hearty mushrooms, veggies, and tofu. My partner enjoyed his meatball pho as well. The prices were above what I've seen at other typical Vietnamese places, but for a local restaurant, I'd come back just for the convenience.

The food and service was great! Definitely some top notch chicken wings, very flavorful and the…read moremambo sauce was really good. The Singapore noodles was great just wish it was more curry. Personal preference but overall great first time experience.

always good. food is fresh and service is really nice. I usually get the wings and fries and fried…read morerice but the Chinese food is also really good too.

Great food and service food is fresh and delicious , Ambiance is great to share with family and…read morefriends

I haven't been to a Noodles before but I wanted to give it a try to branch out. Let's just say it…read morewasn't the greatest but it wasn't awful. They have a wide variety of selections to choose from. So many noodle types and then proteins to go along with it. The price you also are getting a decent value! The bowls are large and the protein selection is good. Now in terms of the pasta I shouldn't have ordered pad Thai it just wasn't what I was expecting. Overly spicy but not a pad Thai spice I'm used to. The noodles were also a bit too soggy. I definitely should've ordered a different pasta. I think I would've liked it alot more. The proteins are solid though! I got a grilled chicken which really hit the spot. Definitely would come back but I would need to order a different noodle!

I first visited SeoulSpice a few years ago and loved it. I randomly had a taste for it and decided…read moreto go again. I created my own bowl so the options are endless. It was still as delicious as I remembered. The food was great, service was good, and the inside is bright and airy. It was a great lunchtime option. There's parking available outside but I always get confused about where I'm allowed to park so I would advise you to read the signs carefully when you visit.

I love a good choose-your-own-adventure dining experience, and this spot nails it. All the…read moreingredients are well-seasoned and super fresh. What I really appreciate is that there's no hidden cost when customizing your bowl--everything's upfront. Nothing worse than getting to the register and being nickel-and-dimed after placing your order. Great value, great flavor. I'll definitely be back! P.S. -- They also have really good cookies! And trust me, I'm a big cookie snob, so that's saying something.

Had a Thai craving and saw this location walking distance from the university…read more Small location for casual dining with a few seats inside and organized pick up bags just right behind the counter. I called my order in ahead and it was ready within there estimated time of 5-10 minutes. Customer service over the phone and in person was great. Really enjoyed the flavor profile of the basil fried rice, would love to increase the heat level next time but think that's an easy fix. Was also pleasantly surprised that they have a lunch special which added two spring rolls to my order.

Who doesn't love a good fried rice? My Thai entrees are usually pretty simple, so I was in the mood…read morefor Thai Fried Rice with beef, and to get a little fancy, I added shrimp. Just delightful! I also ordered the shrimp bikini, which arrived crispy and hot. I do wish they had included two dipping sauces because one just wasn't enough, but it was yummy nonetheless. I ordered through Uber Eats, and everything arrived piping hot with plenty left over to enjoy the next day. Enjoy!