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We came here for a date night, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. The service was exceptional--attentive without being intrusive--and the ambiance felt elevated, making it a great setting for a night out. The food and drinks were both good, with everything well-prepared and satisfying. That said, nothing quite stood out as unforgettable. It was a solid meal, but not one that felt especially unique compared to similar restaurants. Without a standout dish, it's hard to rank it higher--but still a great choice for a polished, easy evening.
Love this place! Celebrated my anniversary with my husband here on a weeknight. Service was awesome and we loved our server Aisha. The decor is sexy and sheek. Every single dish we ordered had such amazing flavor and the texture is perfect. I expected to spend much more but the price is great for the experience and the incredible food. I can't wait to come back!
I came here to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience. Our server was rude, passive-aggressive, and inattentive throughout the night. We tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and assumed she was just having a bad night, but the service never improved. We were also overcharged on our bill, which only added to the frustration. The most upsetting part was how my birthday cake was handled. I brought my own cake that I had already purchased myself, yet I was charged $40 just for the restaurant to cut it. I even told them I wanted to cut my own birthday cake, but they refused. They said the cake-cutting fee included soft serve for everyone with dessert, but when it came time to serve it, we didn't receive what was promised. We had to go back and forth with management just to receive half of the soft serve they originally said would be included. Overall, this was not the birthday experience I expected. Between the poor service, the billing issues, and the way my birthday celebration was handled, I left feeling disappointed. I hope management addresses these issues so future guests don't have the same experience.
A dining experience to remember... if you have a special day to celebrate with your loved one or close friend. The dining experience and the omakase experience will be very different. I'll speak to the omakase experience. Right off the back, you get led into a special elevator into the workout room. Found it strange that there is no one working out... then you're led into the sauna room... the speakeasy entrance to a whole new world. The chef is thoughtful and attentive to every detail and what is fresh and especially the temperature and texture/firmness of the sushi rice. Every bite offered is beautifully created and the wasabi is ground right before your eyes. But you. Expect that at this level of sushi. The attention to detail and even the sake pairings offered by the waiter is spot on. The crisp, fruity, refreshing sake pairs perfectly with the umami and subtly sweet bite of every course. You must take a bite of ginger and cleanse your palate with sparkling water before your next course. If you have an anniversary or a birthday celebration with a loved one, come to one of the best experiences you'll have in the NOVA area.
Interesting Asian spot in a hotel, cool vibes but also could be a work dinner spot. Needed a reservation to get a table so sat at the bar. Fried chicken had a nice kick and crunch. Sushi was small portions and pricey but tasted super fresh. Some very special ingredients that elevate cocktails I've never seen before.
Quite an impressive space with lounge area and very expansive dining area. The menu was not as extensive as it could be and the selection was tasty. I just wished there were more to the menu and a larger print menu. The drinks were half the menu and the large bar area definitely was very busy as the night went on. The Omakase dinner is on a different floor and only available during certain times. We chose the Izakaya hand picked menu which is chosen by the chef and changes daily. The choices were really good and the portions were enough. We enjoyed not having to pick and choose and loved the surprise element of this. We enjoyed the evening and liked the vibe of the dinning area, especially the views.
Came here with a couple friends, I had the wagyu burger and it was excellent, the bread had a perfect crunch/texture and the meat was cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the fries immensely :) their cocktails were also delicious l. We sat at the bar so service was quick and everyone was very attentive and friendly. Nice views as well.
During winter restaurant week, I tried the $55 option, which consisted of 4 courses. Complimentary: edamame Starter 1 : Hamachi crudo was 7/10. The radish and pickled onion didn't add anything to the dish. I also didn't get any of the jalapeño flavor in the soy sauce. Starter 2: Tokyo Chicken was 10/10. There was so much food. Chicken was well cooked and not dry. The sauce was coated evenly and was sweet and rich. Main: Akebono roll was 8/10. I liked the torched salmon, but the sauce on the top didn't come through for me. Bonus Main: I tried my friend's wagyu burger, which we just couldn't tell if the meat was American or Japanese wagyu meat. But it was still juicy and tender Desserts: Bloody Mary was 10/10. The bitterness in the citrus was light and the texture of the ice cream was creamy. Date & Fig Sticky Toffee Pudding was 2/10. There were too many flavors going on. It was too sweet that I was drowning myself with water Service: Loved that they explained the menu in detail and kept checking i when we would like the next course. However, we had to request for more water couple of times & the Wagyu burger took a long time to come out. We did receive an apologize for that.q
Ambiance: beautiful modern vibes. Japan inspired foods and drinks Service: host/hostess greets you before you enter the bar/dining area. Our waiter was excellent and was attentive without being pushy. Food: we only had drinks before heading up to the Naisho room for another reservation. This is an upscale dining/bar experience. With that comes the price - it's up there so be prepared to pay a little premium. You pay for the ambiance and the vibe as well. I think the cocktails are decent but not outstanding. I would like more creativity to an Old Fashioned if I'm paying $23 a glass that looks 1/2 full even when it's neat...I know they can do it but would like to see a little more and I'll end coming here rather than hop next door to another bar.
This spot is a hidden gem located on the rooftop of Wegman's in Tyson's corner. You have to enter through the door labeled "The Perch" to gain access to the rooftop. Great for socializing after work. The atmosphere is relaxing and the ambiance is beautiful, they have a pool table available for use, and a few other games if I'm not mistaken. Drinks were cute, tasty as well. I didn't get any food, only drinks The bartenders were professional and very knowledgeable.. I believe it may be connected to a hotel, however I entered through the rooftop.
Had a really enjoyable night at Wren in Tysons. We did the omakase, which takes place inside their speakeasy that is accessed through a sauna in the fitness center. It gave the evening a low-key, secretive vibe that was fun without being over the top. The bar setup was relaxed and set the right tone for the meal. The sushi leaned traditional: clean cuts, minimal garnishes, and really fresh fish. Favorites for me were the shima aji and kin madai, but everything was solid across the board. After the omakase, we ordered temaki, which came with a film to keep the nori crisp until you ate it. That little detail gave me some nostalgic Tokyo conbini onigiri vibes. It's the kind of thing you don't think about until you experience it and realize how much it helps. Dessert was a pleasant surprise: the hojicha pudding with genmaicha tea was simple but hit the mark, especially if you're a green tea fan. We weren't quite done after dessert, so we ordered a few more things off the speakeasy menu. The Yo San mocktail was especially good, not overly sweet and had complexity to it. Also appreciated that the staff offered top-offs of pairings we liked, which was a nice, low-key touch. Overall, it was a well-executed, chill experience with good food, thoughtful details, and a setting that made the night feel a little different in a good way. The staff was very friendly and helpful taking time to clearly explain every dish and answer any questions you may have about it.
LOVE! This place is beautiful!!!!! The aesthetic is so upscale while not being snotty. Great for a GNO or date night! Go on a friday so you can experience their sushi because it's soooo good! My favorite bite was the tuna. Their service is incredible, friendly, and quick! Definitely dark and moody lighting so be prepared. Park in the garage attached to the hotel that's $25 because they validate parking! read more
1 year ago
This restaurant is located in the watermark hotel and has vibes on vibes on vibes! I came here for date night and the ambiance was quite lively. The restaurant is pretty noisy but not in an obnoxious way and the bar area seemed to be a focal point. Our server was pretty helpful in helping us navigate the menu. We ordered a few a la carte items including: Warm kimoko salad: 8/10 Gindara: 9/10 Jidori: 9/10 Country miso ramen: 6.5/10 (our server cautioned us that it wasn't as good as the previous ramen that is no longer on the menu Singing in the rain cocktail: 9/10 Mochi donuts and ice-cream: 10/10 Ultimately I would return, plenty of photo opps and aesthetically pleasing. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at Wren, which is conveniently located right off the McLean metro stop. We opted for the izakaya menu, which is the chef's choice of a series of courses for the table. There were a few things I appreciated about this: first, that our server explained what each of the courses would be, and second, that the kitchen did allow us to substitute one of the dishes that included an ingredient we didn't love for something we would like better. Everything was delicious, but we really loved the Wagyu fried rice (a special that I hope makes it onto the menu!), the pork belly bao buns, and the yaki tako- I'm not usually the biggest fan of octopus, but the way it was prepared was excellent. We also really enjoyed our cocktails and received excellent suggestions from our server. What really made Wren stand out for us was the service. When we sat down, there was a thoughtful handwritten card signed by the entire staff congratulating us on our anniversary. Both our server and the manager truly made us feel like VIPs all night just by coming by our table, chatting with us, and asking about our anniversary. We've noticed that sometimes when we go out to a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, it can just feel like any other meal out, and nothing could have been further from the truth at Wren. We had such a memorable night and are already looking forward to coming back! read more
1 year ago
We had the most amazing meal here last weekend. Our waitress, Heather was phenomenal and provided us the best service, which added so much to the quality of the food and the atmosphere. I was really impressed with the vibe, it felt like we were sitting in a New York City restaurant with the skyline view, trendy bar, and moody vibe We had a group of four and decided to do the Izakaya, which I highly recommend if you're open to eating most things. It was an incredible amount of food and everything was so delicious. We loved the Tokyo chicken, short rib skewer, Hamachi crudo, and the mochi donuts and ice cream. The lychee martini was also fantastic. We can't wait to come back and try it all again! read more
11 months ago
The ambience was amazing with high ceilings and chandelier, and this is a great place for cocktails. The bartenders are very skilled at making cocktails and they are very aesthetically pleasing as well. Lots of places to take pictures if you are up for it. read more
10 months ago
Heather, our server, was really good. Asked qualifying questions and made suggestions. The hamachi carpaccio was delicious! read more
1 year ago
The decor! The service! The food! The Wren is open late and the quality is superb. I had an attentive server who had tried everything on the menu and gave his honest opinions. Dishes are typically izakaya style (like tapas / small plates). I was eating alone and had the sushi special and the fried corn. Service was attentive but not overly so. When eating alone, sometimes you feel rushed to leave and this wasn't the case! It was also 9/10pm on a Wednesday, for what it's worth. Virginia G&T - not my favorite but it was pretty and large! I'm more of a white linen girl and this pretty much tasted like gin and plain soda water (not enough cucumber or citrus) Corn tempura - sweet corn with sea beans in like a patty shape that's tempura fried. The corn is sweet and so incredibly flavorful. I don't know what the dipping sauce was but I loved it. I was also impressed by the matcha salt... A beautiful touch Off menu special - spicy tuna w/ cucumber, topped with smoked salmon and truffle miso. I'm not a fan of smoked salmon but this was almost infused with smoke. It's tangy, not overly spicy, and fresh Shaved ice - I wasn't going to do it. I wasn't. But man am I glad I did! Matcha flavored shaved ice is incredibly light yet still flavorful, raspberry soft serve is potent and tastes of fresh fruit (they keep two flavors on deck, made in the back), and the black bean paste adds a sweet and weightier dessert presence to the dish. Definitely give it a chance, even if you're feeling full! It's just ice :) It was only $63 for my entire meal. Maybe I'm still shocked because I'm used to paying Californian prices, but I'm here for it! I can't speak to the location/parking, but I can speak to the convenience if you're staying at the WaterMark hotel. read more
Excellent food and service. Came here during restaurant week. I was only able to get a reservation for the high top tables in the bar. Came in we're promptly seated. The table wiggled, but our server was able to find a way to shim it up. We had three appetizers... Bao pork belly buns, grilled octopus, and yellowtail tuna. I would say, the Bao buns were the winner of these three. Means for the Korean short ribs in the Wagyu burger. I thought the short ribs were absolutely amazing! I will say the portion size was quite small... Three small chunks of meat. But it did come with the most amazing kimchi slaw. The burger was excellent, and a little bit more of a size you would associate with a main dish. We had chocolate, mousse, and some donuts as a dessert. Both are quite tasty. Service was good, but my only complaint was one of the appetizers came out after my main course had been served. I know it's kind of things come out as they're ready, but I would expect the appetizers to be served before the main dishes. That's the reason for the four stars versus five. read more
The swanky restaurant has stunning unobstructed views of Tyson's Corner. with nice cocktails and apps. Sadly there's no happy hour. The restaurant is quite pricey, a couple of rounds of drinks and apps easily run up a tab of $100+. My favorite go-to cocktail is the magnificent s the Tokyo Girl with a sweet lavender flavor topped with pretty flowers. I love to end the meal with a perfect good-bye, like the Irish Good-bye cocktail. It's like a banana cream pie with coffee. I wish the Lychee Martini was prepared with fresh lychee juice instead of syrup, it wasn't bad, just not my favorite. My pick of apps is for the Tamari Soy Garlic Edamame bursting with flavor with a spicy kick! My hubby preferred the sea salt edamame. While the fries are featured on the menu as a side, I recommend ordering them with a side of spicy aioli sauce! Hubby enjoyed the Pork Belly Bao buns. The Mazeman Noodles are very spicy! It's fun to try with poached egg, seaweed, and a few other toppings on a bed of ramen noodles basking in chili oil that you mix together. While the dish was fun, the heat was a bit too much for me. The Irish Goodbye cocktail helped to cool off my mouth! Wish there were more vegetarian options like a warm miso based ramen or tofu or mushroom bao bun. The Mazeman noodles were too spicy, and I wasn't a fan of the Jidori egg noodles on the older menu. The noodles were very thick and dense with the consistency of gnocchi coated in pesto sauce with a heap of corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. The ingredients didn't blend well together and not at all what I expected, completely missed the mark. Although the outdoor lounge seating with firepits is very nice and allows pets, there's no service. It was a pain point to wait by the bar for the food to come out and then carry multiple heavy dishes outside. Given its proximity to how close I live, I've added the chic restaurant to a nice date night for drinks and apps. read more
6 months ago
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Lauren S.
Thank you so much Michael, we hope to welcome you back soon!
6 months ago
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2 years ago
We celebrated my friend's birthday lunch at Wren which is located in the Watermark Hotel. It was a little confusing to find if you are not made aware of that. We had a reservation so we were seated promptly. The restaurant is pretty fancy and the ambiance would be great for a date night. The tables are very well spaced out so you aren't right next to another table. Our server was very friendly and helpful in answering any questions we had about the dishes. We ordered almost everything on the menu since the plates are small and sharable. The brussel sprouts were very tasty and probably my favorite. The meal was not cheap and you don't leave overly full so keep that in mind. read more
3 years ago
This restaurant is located on the 11th floor of the Watermark Hotel. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. We ordered a few dishes and drinks and enjoyed almost everything. The drinks were a tad slow. Food: Oysters 5/5 Brussels Sprouts 4/5 (Crispy brussels sprouts, garlic chips, sweet mustard vinaigrette) Wagyu Burger 4/5 (Gruyere cheese, white onion, tomato, chili garlic aioli, brioche bun, fries) Gyu Toban 4/5 (Zabuton steak, asparagus, shishito, maitake mushroom, sake soy) Drinks: Irish Goodbye 2/5 (Irish whiskey, cold brew, banana du breseil, nutmeg, and whipped cream) I Promise 4/5 (advertised as the dirtiest, raunchiest martini in Tysons, we added the cheese inside the olives) read more
I've had my eye on Wren since it opened. We finally got there this past Saturday. Not sure if we needed a reservation, we made one anyway for 5 p.m. Getting there for us wasn't bad at all. We parked the car at a Metro station and took the silver line to McLean. It's a short walk to the restaurant. The entrance to the Watermark Hotel is next door to Wegman's. Once inside, take the elevator to the 11th floor where the hotel check in desk is, as well as where Wren is located. When we got to the restaurant, the manager and the young lady working the host stand both greeted us. Since the place wasn't too busy at that hour, we got a 4 top with a view...well a view of the trains coming and going from the McLean station. Still, being by a window was nice as it let the sunshine in. We liked the ambiance. The tables are well spaced so that you don't feel like you're sitting cheek-to-jowl with those sitting at the next table. In fact, the spacing affords some privacy. The background music is nice and not overly loud. That said, when it gets busy, the place does get loud. Before coming here, we looked at the menu online to see what interested us. We're talking, for the most part, small plates (in other words "Japanese Tapas"). Our server was very prompt. While she was able to answer most questions we had, she really couldn't answer any specifics as to what ingredients there were in each dish. We started by ordering drinks. I chose a mocktail called, "Little birdie told me". It consists of: "Seedlip non alcoholic gin, blueberry, lavender, yuzu, lemonade". It was garnished with a small skewer with blueberries. I liked this drink as it was refreshing. However, the most dominant flavor was the yuzu. My husband ordered "Clementine soda" which came in a bottle plus a glass of ice. He said it did, indeed, taste like a clementine. To start off, we got "Maguro tartare" which consists of: "tuna sashimi, chili garlic, avocado, beluga caviar, ponzu" and some crisps served on the side for dipping. Also, we got "Pork belly bao buns". This plate had 2 small pork buns which had some veggies in it. As for the dishes --- the Maguro tartare didn't seem to have any "beluga caviar" in it...or...if it did, one would have needed a microscope to find it. The tuna was served on a bed of avocado, chopped tomatoes and we tasted wasabi...so not quite what was listed on the menu but still very tasty. The crisps looked like pieces of thin styrofoam but in reality, they were rice crackers with flecks of seaweed in them. They worked well when it came time to dip into the tartare. The pork buns were quite tasty and very tender. Next up, we got 2 slightly larger plates. My husband chose "hotate" which consists of: "seared day boat scallops, bacon, mushroom, red yuzu kosho vinaigrette". I chose "Gyu toban" which consists of: "zabuton steak, asparagus, shishito peppers, maitake mushroom, sake soy". I didn't taste the scallops (there were only 2 on the plate and I'm not a fan of scallops). My husband ate them all. He said that the strongest flavor to come through was the bacon and the scallops were cooked to perfection. The Gyu Toban arrived sizzling to our table. It was covered with a dome that had a vent for the steam. The steak was cooked on the rare side and was very tender and flavorful. For the most part, the shishito peppers were tasty. However a couple of them were on the tart side. We didn't mind that. I ate the maitake mushrooms and enjoyed them. The sake soy sauce worked very well with this dish. We had plenty of room for dessert. My husband ordered chocolate mousse while I got mochi doughnuts which came with a creme Anglaise with matcha in it. Our server let us know that the doughnuts are cooked fresh and take 15 minutes---no problem. When the desserts came, they were great! My husband's chocolate mousse had rich, dark chocolate in it plus it was garnished with strawberry slices and a sprig of mint. I though the doughnuts were awesome. They were small and round, sprinkled with powdered sugar, crispy on the outside, soft in the center. The creme Anglaise was nicely flavored. I could taste the matcha but it didn't overpower it. The powdered sugar on the doughnuts was just enough to sweeten it all. This dessert was well worth waiting for. The manager was very attentive. He asked us more than once how things were, and did the same for the other customers. When we were leaving, he stopped us to ask if we needed to get our parking tickets validated. We let him know we took Metro...but others who are driving there, be sure to get your tickets validated. This wasn't a cheap meal as it cost $140 + change before the tip. I can see others ordering several small plates, then being surprised when the check comes. So...should you go, I recommend keeping tabs on the cost of things as you go along. And, yes, we would certainly return! read more
1 year ago
Went for a date night and Aishah was really sweet and made the entire experience lovely. Cocktails and the food was amazing. read more
we were just finishing up some Christmas shopping and decided to stop here. This place is located in a hotel lobby, tucked off to the side but still like a walkthrough. It not being in its own confined space was alright. We sat at the bar because there weren't any more Reservations left. The bar is a decent size, has at least one tv which is good if you wanna catch a show. The staff were kind, pleasant, and informative. Pretty engaging and ran operations exceptionally well. I had a delicious glass of moscato and he had the vesper martini. We were both equally satisfied with our beverages, I'm a sweet and semi-sweet (or is it semi-dry) wine kind of girl so this moscato recommendation was right up my alley. For starters we had the oysters, pork belly bao bun, and Brussels. The oysters were fresh and tasty, but quite tiny. The pork belly bun was solid too, he complained that it wasn't as juicy? I enjoyed it tho! The Brussels were delicious, still crispy and quite flavorful--totally forgot there would be peas! We shared the burger and fries. The burger was so juicy, seasoned so well. Highlight of our entire meal! The French fries tho cooked well, weren't our most fav and I felt we're a little bland. Perhaps if they were a bit thinner too, closer to shoe string size we'd love them! We'd definitely return for another experience, and the location is cool--near other attractions! read more
9 months ago
Loved everything about it except location smh it was hard to find parking and it was kind of interesting for the escalator. Came here for me and my bestest friends birthday (we are a week apart) we booked through open table, very helpful! I definitely recommend making a reservation because it was packed but not crowded. We were within the 10 minute grace period when we arrived but the table was not ready yet. They have a very warm intimate sitting area, really nice to take pictures. The whole area is pretty much open with the bar in the middle. Once seated, our waitress and server was really nice! Greeted us and even had a birthday card for us. The waitress recommended our drinks since we're are tequila girls, there was only two options I believe. We started with oysters, they were really small, I wouldn't get again unless I want more than 6. The sushi rolls we loveddddd and the presentation was cute. Ordered the washu gyu basically steak, potatoes and asparagus. It was really good and tender. Asked for another roll but I forgot the name. That was our least favorite, think the fried in the middle through us off with the skin on the side. Ended with donuts, reminded me the sugary donuts at the Chinese buffets. Not sure if I would come back because it's in Tyson's corner and I live a bit far but it would definitely be worth coming if planned. I definitely want to thank the staff, we enjoyed our birthday dinner. Experiencing new and/or different restaurants are our thing to do together. This one was very memorable. read more
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Lauren S.
Thanks so much, Nad’Jah! We’re really glad you chose to celebrate…
2 years ago
Recently visited Wren for dinner. Situated at the Waterford Hotel restaurant/bar in Tyson's, this spot does not disappoint. The location is fantastic, with underground parking, starr hill outdoor taproom, and a concert venue too. Their cocktail list is inventive, well crafted, and as someone who dabbles with home cocktail experiments, I can tell they are using el guapo bitters/syrups. Good stuff. Asian style tapas, the menu is separated into raw, fried, noodle, small and large dishes. Every plate delivered was exceptional. Good presentation, prompt service, excellent flavors. We ordered shishito peppers which were excellent, corn tempura, and sashimi to start. Next up was pork belly bao, duck, black cod, and the ramen with egg and pork. Don't sleep on the ramen..it's probably one of the best outside of Annandale or Centreville. The prices are very reasonable for NoVa as well. The only downside? Noise level. It's a beautiful spot, but hard surfaces everywhere, so sound just bounces around. The table next to us was a group of ladies celebrating a birthday and they were...boisterous. Such is life, it's not a deal breaker. Plenty of places even louder than Wren. We'll definitely go back, but not until the menu changes so we can try new items. read more
9 months ago
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Lauren S.
Thanks, Jen! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sushi and drinks. It’s…
Wren is one of my favorite places to go to that never disappoints. Awesome ambiance. Great food. Fresh sushi. On point drinks. The service can be hit or miss, and slow at times but all in all a great place to catch up with girlfriends or go on a date. read more
Cute vibes on the 11th floor. Came here for dinner on a Monday night and sat at the bar. Great drinks and small bites. Loved the drinks, got the covert operation and the arsenic and old lace. I always appreciate a big ice cube so my drinks don't get watered down. Meagan was great, super attentive and made the drinks really well. To eat, got (3) oysters, beet salad and the miso cod, which was the perfect amount of food for me, total with tip was $100. read more
2 years ago
9 months ago
Tokyo chicken was our personal favorite. Great size for sharing. All dishes were flavorful and fresh. Only note is the wagyu, cooked medium, was very chewy. Nice ambiance and quick service. Would recommend coming here for a nice meal! read more
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Lauren S.
Thanks so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the flavors and the Tokyo…
It's a pretty place for cocktails. We loved the bar area and the fun drinks too . The food was tapas style. You can't go wrong with wagyu beef burgers and their Tokyo chicken. Wagyu beef burger-prepared well, a bit messy to eat Corn tempura-tasty and filling Brussel sprouts- nice and crispy. A must share... Tokyo chicken- nice glaze and looks crispy Yellowtail carpaccio-so fresh We would definitely return, great location and excellent service. It's a great place for meeting up with friends read more
This restaurant is such a gem to be located inside The Watermark Hotel. The cocktails options are amazing and the food is a good combination of flavor explosion that leaves you salivating for more. If you are searching for tapas style Japanese inspired cuisine then do not sleep on Wren. read more
10 months ago
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Lauren S.
Hi Na, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear…
6 months ago
We did the omakase and nothing really wowed us besides the uni. To start we checked in downstairs and were sent up the elevator, but it was pretty confusing once we got off. Nobody really told us where to head once we got up to the floor the omakase was supposed to be on, but we eventually found our way. You have to go find the sauna and there will be another host stand inside! The woman helping us there was very kind and allowed us to sit in the waiting area while we waiting for our seats to be ready. The omakase is hosted in a shared room that uses a small portion of their bar area. This meant there were other parties sitting at tables and music playing. Might be nice for some guests, but we weren't sure it felt private and high end for the price we paid for the experience. Nothing was terribly wrong but a few of my dislikes were the hot towel they give you once you're seated was so hot I could barely hold it, one of my first bites which was the abalone was so hot it burnt my mouth, and there were constantly fruit flies flying around or us the food that was going to be served to us. I felt that for $200 a person these were details that should have been considered. Other than that the interior is stunning and our chef and server were very nice. I wouldn't say my experience was worth what I paid, and I wouldn't say rather go to omakase at barracks row again since it's cheaper and the service is top notch. read more
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Lauren S.
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2 years ago
Went for restaurant week and the selection was great. I ordered the oysters, the gindara and mochi donuts with a Tokyo girl cocktail. Service was great, the server we got was very demure, and very mindful. The interior was cute, great for a date spot. This is my second time having oysters but they were fresh and tasted pretty good . The gindara was a very small portion compared to the waygu fried rice but the flavor was light and savory with a hint of sweetness. I loved the mochi donut, would order again. Tried my friend's wagyu fried rice, it was pretty tasty and savory. Order this if you want something more filling. The raspberry bingsoo was refreshing, it tasted like it had a hint of black cherry. The taste was as if an ice cream float crossed with shaved iced. read more
This place is a gem! We ordered the salmon and hamachi sashimi which was the first to come and blew us all away. The cuts of fish are super thick and melt in your mouth. The fish taste super fresh and don't have a fishy aftertaste at all. Even the special house made soy sauce tasted different from the regular store bought soy sauce. We also ordered the maguro tartare and oysters which was really good. I loved the flavor of the tartare and the oysters also tasted fresh and nice. I have had bigger oysters though so these aren't the best I've had but also not the worst. For mains we ordered the wagyu burger and the gindara. I'm not a big fish fan but my mom is and she liked the gindara! The wagyu burger was also pretty good. The fries and pickle that come with it are a nice touch and definitely add positively to the meal. We also got the Brussels sprouts and those blew me away. I don't know what the seasoning is but it was magical. We got a drink, Tokyo girl, and it was one of the best alcoholic drinks I've had at a restaurant! Not only is it a very cute photo prop but tasted good too. It was sweet but also had a strong kick to it. We ordered the Tokyo chicken but when we the waiter came by to ask if we wanted dessert we still hadn't received the order. We notified the waiter of this and after a bit of waiting, we received it. By then we were all very full but it was still tasty. Everything we had at Wren tasted good and I will definitely be back. The atmosphere here is also really nice and the service is great. Would recommend! read more
There's been a lot of buzz around the opening of Wren Restaurant! Not only because of its inspiration based off the Japanese concept of Izakaya, but also because of its amazing cocktail bar! Did my experience match the hype? Absolutely- I had such an amazing experience dining at their restaurant. And a lot of the reason for that was thanks ythe impeccable service. Being that the restaurant is inside the illustrious Watermark Hotel - there were no corners cut with making sure the ambience and vibes are second to none. The food was amazing blazing!! I had and would recommend trying the Maguro tartare, the Tokyo chicken , and the Ninniku noodles with duck leg confit!!! 10/10. If you are interested in experiencing the omasake experience, make sure to double check which days the option is available! From what I remember it's currently only an option on Mondays!! I looking forward to going back and sampling more of the Chef Hobin Kim favourites/highlights from the omasake menu! read more
reserved ahead of time for a little fancy birthday treat, and wren didn't disappoint! we got a nice large table and the ambiance was incredible- we got an amazing view from the large windows, and it felt very cozy inside. i ordered the "singing in the rain" drink with lychee and champagne, which was so good that i had another without branching out to the other nice looking cocktails on the menu. also ate the corn tempura, which was absolutely delicious. a little above my price range for dinner, but perfect for a nice drink. and services was awesome as well! read more
11 months ago
Been wanting to check this place so finally made reservation and met up with an old formidable friend who moved to Maclean after selling off her big $M-house over a Condo nearby, still in the $M-dollar range! Anyway, this place serves tapas styles Japanese bites, reminded me greatly of Gyu Shige at Mosaic District! And more convincingly that owners, if not the bartender is the very same that serves us Tokyo Drift at G-S! Here they call it Tokyo Girl but look and taste similar! I came after work and started off at the bar with a glass of Cava Brut which refreshed me after a short walk to this place from Maclean Metro, while I wait for my friend- I was early for my dinner reservation!Then we got seated promptly to our table with the view of Dolly Madison from the 11th floor, as my friend walked in. Our waiter was very nice and exhibited more than too many agreeable nodding gestures( an attempt to show this was the Japanese way of greeting- am familiar with the concept-)! He explained so compellingly the special of the day- short ribs with chimichuri sauce. We ordered each a plate of it, and each another item, hers a corn tempura and I did the Japanese fried chicken! The short ribs was the star of this rekindling ceremony for it was tender and delicious especially as you dip it in more of that abundant accompaniment of chimichuri. Customer service was more than adequate, ambience was great, almost minimalist except for some pf those cherry blossoms decorations hanging down from the high ceiling in some areas of this otherwise open space. Food was okay. 3.5 to 4 stars. read more
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1825 Capital One Dr S
Tysons, VA 22102
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Yes, there is an outdoor terrace! Wren opens this outdoor terrace any time weather permits! Please note that it is uncovered.
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Technically, no. But they do validate if you parked in the hotel parking garage
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