First time eating here after it was recommended by a family member. Took a larger party-- and one…read moreof the people in the group had a food allergy to sesame-- the chef/staff were very accommodating and made sure it was clear which dishes contained sesame! Service was prompt and food came out quickly. I think it's best served family style so you can try a little bit of everything. Summer rolls were okay. Spring rolls were a little too shrimp forward for me. Lemon Grass Chicken-- super tender and left a residual spicy feeling on my tongue! The rice was noted to be both sweet and salty which people enjoyed and the drinks were great! LoMein & Drunken noodles were great! Everyone's favorite dish was the shaking beef! We then inquired about a speakeasy and were taken down the stairs (under a pink lightbulb) and found a super popular speakeasy with good vibes & r&b music which i loved! Would highly recommend! Dinner for 7 people was around $300 (alcohol & tip included!) -- felt appropriate for the amount of food we received! everyone left stuffed!

We stopped in for some drinks and possibly a bite to eat. Atmosphere is quite comfy and inviting -…read moreperfect for people-watching and chilling. Our bartender was friendly and funny. 5th Element cocktail - i don't know if the caramelized pineapple was forgotten but this drink was nothing but sour. No. Just no Stir fried rice noodles - Salty and incredibly greasy. The only saving grace was the sweet sausage, which offered a welcome reprieve from the torture my taste buds were in. I didn't even take the leftovers, a practically inedible dish. Given the sky high prices, you'd expect much better than what was received. First and last time here.

Omg what an experience…read more Truly some of the best food I've had in a very very long time. The shrimp dumplings really stole the show for me. They were melt in your mouth good and I really enjoyed that the shrimp was the main flavor I could taste in the filling. Sometimes that can get lost. The dough itself too was rich and full of flavor, as well as the sauce on it!!! The lamb tikka was also delicious. The lamb was cooked to absolute perfection and that paired with their rice? YUM!!!! The ambiance of the place was also super unique and cool, we got sat downstairs which I was a bit hesitant about because of the no windows but it was such a vibe and I really loved it. The service was fantastic. Our waiter gave us many recommendations and explained many dishes which was super helpful. Our table was always clean and our water cup always full. If you can come here I definitely recommend

Food was very good. Service was pleasant but waited too long for attention, drinks, food, etc. Not…read moreawful. Just too long. Noise is the biggest downer. We were in the basement. Could barely hear people at my table. We had three deserts. The pistachio cake was very good. The rice pudding was tasteless. Then there was this warm, gelatinous dome that I could not swallow. But the sliced almonds on top were okay. The people at the next table left without eating theirs. That should have been a clue. Also, make reservations.

Listen... every time I go to DC, I have to swing by Jesse Taylor Seafood for some cooked blue…read morecrabs. It's just a must! Now I'm not even gonna lie--the prices have definitely gone up a bit. The extra large crabs were $109 a dozen, so I grabbed a half dozen... and BABY... when I tell you those crabs did NOT disappoint!! They were BIG, heavy, and FULL! Not the prettiest things either--rusty, ugly little shells--but don't let that fool you. Honeyyyy, they were sweet, juicy, and packed with meat! I absolutely indulged with zero regrets. And let's talk about that butter I ordered on the side... whew! That just took everything over the top. Shoutout to the guys at Jesse Taylor--they did their thing! Great crabs, great flavor, and always worth the stop when I'm in the area. I'll definitely be back... even if it's just once a year! If you're nearby, go ahead and check them out--they're worth it, for real.

If you visit DC and do not check this place and the Wharf District out, your trip might not be…read morecomplete. It's fun, and for seafood lovers, it reminds us that the capital has more than politics to offer. Just fresh seafood of all kinds, cooked to order. Pick a standing table and eat, right on the Potomac riverbank. The prices are a bit higher, but for the experience, tourists can afford. We had the Maryland Crab Soup, New England Clam Chowder (best ever!) and 1lb of Jumbo Shrimp ($26/lb) before hoping on the Water Taxi nearby for a sightseeing tour to Georgetown and back. I wish they build a hand washing station and have a few vending machines for beverages, then this will be a modernized seafood spot operated since 1939.

Meal Mate DC is incredible and we are so happy we decided to sign up. Jamie-Claire is so nice and…read morethoughtful and Nate's meals have been spectacular! Chef Nate is very easy going, a great communicator, tidy, and just a really good person. Nate makes great menus and is very observant as he figures out our preferences, likes, dislikes, etc. He really is top-notch!

Rave reviews aren't my style but Jamie-Claire Chau, owner of…read moreMeal Mate DC, deserves one. Chef Jamie prepared a Vietnamese Spring Roll fest in my home for 10 people, and we're still raving about the evening. The food was delicious, and how she put the meal all together was amazing. All the food was prepared in our kitchen. A few dishes were grilled table side, and she taught us how to make our own spring rolls. She furnished everything, including printed menus personalized for each guest. Her menu included a variety of dishes, such as lemongrass mussels, crispy fried noodles with seafood stir fry topping, chicken skewers, sugarcane shrimp, grilled fish in banana leaf and fried spring rolls. Chef Jamie is five star and highly recommended.

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid…read moreattention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again!

Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

I made RSVP for this Korean restaurant on a Sunday evening...and it was bustling!…read more Despite RSVP for the main room, we got seated in an extended part of the room (more like an indoor patio?)...so frankly, the ambiance was a bit off for me. So was the overhead music. Guess I expected a more authentic Korean experience, but the place was more or less an Americanized Korean bistro. Still, the foods seemed authentic! We ordered a few things to share... Mandu, Dolsot Bibimbap, and this Ssam Board. For drinks, my husband got some beer (?), and I got this fruity cocktail (??). First, the positives! The Mandu was really, really good...and quite meaty! The Dolsot Bibimbap was good in that it came with a generous load of fresh veggies. Now the problems. The Bulgogi in the Dolsot Bibimbap was problematic. It was a bit too fatty...and too chunky...and just hard to eat. It was also a bit bland! They should have cut it up a bit...or provided us with proper cutlery, like a fork and a knife! This is a pet peeve of mine...but nowadays, hardly any restaurant gives you the full set of cutlery. Just fork, or just chopsticks!! Then the Ssam Board. While it looked luscious, I personally had a problem with the meat. While I love Galbi, cuts of Galbi was all-out rare. The waiter didn't even ask for our preference, by the way. If I knew it'd be prepared that red, I would have ordered something else. If it was medium-rare, for instance, I might have liked this dish. My husband prefers a much more rare cut of meat than me, yet even he thought this was too red. Also, I expected something more than raddish for sides. Not sure if this "Board" was worth $42. We also tried this Black Sesame Ice Cream dessert. I loved the flavor...but nothing too special. Service was a bit off as well. While friendly at our table, our waiter wasn't too attentive...especially in the beginning. If he stopped by our table earlier, I might have gotten them to bring back the Ssam Board to cook the meat a bit more. Frankly, I was underwhelmed with the foods, the presentation, even the service. Overall, there were just too many things amiss (or just underwhelming??)...so much so that I doubt I'll pick this place again.

Came here around 5 pm and it was empty so we got seated immediately. They don't give you menus as…read morethey use a QR code on the table to see the menu, then you order with the waiter. I ordered the dc miso which was sooo good and the portion was very large. I took a to go box since it was way too big. My friend ordered the cold noodles which looks like bunny food but once mixed with sauce it was actually quite delicious and flavorful! The waiter was also very kind and filled up our water every time before it got to the half way point. There is a single stall bathroom with stairs to get to it, and there are also stairs to enter the restaurant since it is in the basement and a bit hard to find

In terms of the flavor and richness of the broth, I'd say this is has a good flavor, but it can…read moreseem a bit heavy. I'm disappointed the egg is extra, as some other places include it. The atmosphere is warm, and I like the long table setting. No complaints about the service, will probably go back at some point. Also, I recommend the yuzu lemonade, goes well with the ramen.

Used Captain Cookie for a church event. Everything was delicious and the company was such a…read morepleasure to work with!

The truck that came to an event did not look clean. Service was ok but I felt like I was bothering…read morethe person in the truck. Finally, the food aka ice cream cookie was nothing special. Clean up the truck appearance, train staff in the art of customer service, and focus on good products with quality ingredients.

A spectacular lunch experience and working meeting at Founding Farmers Restaurant Group with Megan…read moreChadha, GWSB Alum'22, Ellen Palmer Wellness LLC, Founder of Corewise Collective, and Taylor Cappel, F. David Fowler Career Center Senior Employer Relations Consultant...from Eku's warm welcome, to Samantha's attentive service, to the delicious food (as always), and ending with Adone's gracious goodbye, it could not have been a better experience!

Loved this restaurant! The food was so fresh and delicious! We had the veggie scramble with fresh…read morebiscuits and fruit. Our server, Enrique, was the best! Thanks so much!