Service amazing as always! Food is great and overall environment is incredible! We will be backread more

amazing food! amazing service! amazing decor!…read more the food was very good and the staff was very attentive. the soup was warm and came out quickly

TLDR: Cozy old school spot with tasty fried dishes, nice portions, and warm service…read more The restaurant has a homey, old school feel that adds to its charm. There were a couple order mistakes, but the service was personal and warm, and they quickly made things right. The food was tasty. They really know how to work the fryer, from the katsu to the appetizers. The potato wrapped shrimp was extra crunchy and delicious, I have not had potato string wrapped shrimp like that before. I loved that the noodles come with a steamed egg. I do wish the banchan portions were larger, but they happily refill them if you ask. Overall, a comforting meal.

If there is a primary reason that long time Annandale favorite Miso has over 550+ reviews (as of…read moreFebruary 2025) and a solid 4 star rating, it can be distilled to one word: katsu. Miso specializes in many different forms of katsu which traditionally is defined as a Japanese style dish consisting of a piece of meat (although tofu and veggies are also used) covered in panko bread crumbs, and then deep fried. Deep frying conceptually is a "simple" techique, yet so many places either leave food in the hot grease too long rendering the food burnt and bitter; or the food is not cooked long enough resulting in a crispy outer layer, but cold (and sometimes raw) temperatures underneath the batter. And don't underestimate the role clean and constantly changing the cooking oil makes, since the food doesn't come out looking "dingy," which often results from frying in old oil. I discovered Miso during the pandemic when I got take out one day, and was shocked when I got home 20 minutes later to discover that my pork katsu was still hot and super crunchy! So of course, once dine-in service resumed, I was happy to be able to enjoy the food when it was freshly prepared. I recently enjoyed a meal with a friend who had not previously been to Miso and she was thoroughly impressed. The interior design resembles any other Asian themed restaurant. Nondescript wooden tables/booths/chairs, sit atop dark tile flooring, with semi-bright (bordering on dim) lighting. TBH, I've noticed that it can get a bit chilly in the Winter months, and somewhat hot in the summer months. The place has higher ceilings, so I imagine climate control must be a challenge. We started the meal with the Tofu katsu, which was super yummy. The panko breading was light, not salty, and achieved its purpose of having a crunchy exterior while keeping the tofu siken and moist inside. The soy based dipping sauce was a bit one note, mostly tasting salty. The other thing I appreciate about Miso is that the portion sizes are ginormous; which is important during these inflationary times! A tender pork cutlet was battered, deep fried to peak GBD (golden brown delicious) perfection, and then sliced into bite sized pieces. The dish was also served with a small bowl of udon noodles, rice, steamed egg custard, pickles, and kimchi. For $18 (as of this review), we split the spicy pork katsu plate, and there was PLENTY of food for two adults. As we were dining in a casual non-rushed manner, after 25-30 minutes the pork lowered to a tepid room temperature, but the batter still remained CRUNCHY! And nice bonus that at the end of the meal, we received complimentary mini-yogurt drinks. The earliest reviews for Miso go back to 2007 and I understand that in the ensuing 18 years, ownership has changed a few times. Miso isn't a fancy place, but the constant has been good food at reasonable prices.

Food: Soy garlic glazed wings-yum, loved that they aren't…read moredrenched in sauce and they have a great crunch. 1/2 rack spicy ribs subbed with fries. Very tender meat and nice and crispy fries! Mac salad-good flavor 1/2 roasted chicken-very good and moist! Good flavor. Chilled Water was at each and every table as well Service- good even though there was only one server. He kept up with everything and everyone in the dining room. Ambiance- not too many tables inside but lots outside in the covered patios.

The food was pretty good but not exceptional. The staff could not have been more friendly and…read moreaccommodating. BUT one thing REALLY bugged me. While the place was nice looking and relatively clean, with only two people on staff (at least visible to us), nobody was clearing the used tables. Customers had long gone, but their dirty (used) dishes sat on the tables like they belonged there or as if clearing tables was the responsibility of the customers and nobody told the customers! It was actually kind of strange. In all fairness, there was robust take-out traffic!

Wow! I really enjoyed the food. I really liked the Singapore noodles. I am pleasantly surprised by…read morequality for takeout. I will def be back to try more dishes

Great experience with Christmas Eve takeout order. I called the day prior to place a large order…read morefor my family gathering and everything was available on time, nicely presented and delicious. My family enjoyed it and wish I had bought more food!! We ordered: half a duck, seafood pan fried noodles, combo fried rice, clams in black bean sauce, bean curd and mixed veggies, ginger scallion lobsters. Sorry no photos-we were too excited and hungry! The prices were reasonable and I would recommend this restaurant for dine-in and take out. The interior was bright, spacious and clean: the staff were friendly and accommodating. Only downside was they charge interest if you use a credit card to pay. Feel like most places should waive these fees.

A&J is one of our go to spots…read more You can't go wrong with the spicy beef and tendon noodle soup. The spice is a nice kick without being overpowering.

We tried A&J and liked it a lot!…read more This is not a typical Chinese-American restaurant. A&J has quite a few pleasantly unexpected dishes. Service was welcoming and efficient. On a mid-Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was about ¾ full. We started out with the Wonton Soup and the Spicy Wonton soup. The Wonton soup is just okay, but the Spicy Wonton Soup is wonderful and highly recommended. For another appetizer, we ordered the Scallion Pancake. It has a nice dense texture and I really liked it. It would've been even better if it came with a dipping sauce. We also ordered the pickled cabbage. It was good, though lacking seasoning. Our first entrée was ground pork in a delicious sauce accompanied by sprouts and thinly sliced cucumber (or was that zucchini?). Recommended! Our second entrée was a Pan Fried Beef Bun. The beef was flavorful but the bread was kinda dry. Our last entrée was the Beef Wraps. These were great! Who woulda thunk that beef and fresh carrots would go together so well?! Oh, the chili sauce in a jar on the table is extra tasty. At the end, before we got our check, we were given a plate with sliced cucumbers in a light tasty sesame chili sauce. Excellent! But the hot tea was an epic fail. It had no flavor whatsoever. Peeking inside the teapot, all I could see was a micro tiny tea bag floating or sort of sinking. One other thing I kinda don't want to bring up in light of the great food we enjoyed, but need to in the spirit of full disclosure, is to mention that A&J shares space in the building with several other businesses. The restrooms are common to all the businesses. A&J needs to lean hard on the property owner/manager to do a deep cleaning in those restrooms. I'll leave it at that.

This is a solid, family-friendly place to get Korean dishes!…read more I went here with family members to have lunch - we usually get the bulgogi bento box, which includes sides like picked vegetables and sweet mashed potatoes, a California roll, sticky rice, and a generous portion of the bulgogi beef. At $16, the value of this is wild and will keep me coming back! However, I tried the chicken teriyaki this time and while it was pretty good, it seemed like the sauce was on the thinner side. This caused some bites of chicken to be flavorless that weren't soaked in the teriyaki sauce. Regardless, I still enjoyed it overall! Service was really quick and the servers are very efficient! I also like how they give each guest a bottled water :)

- huge portions - delicious mandu great flavor!…read more- soup is pretty mild in flavor but lots of food - lots of seating and long hours!

Taco Ssam has a really nice atmosphere, and the interior is beautifully decorated. The tacos were…read moredelicious and definitely hit the spot! The only downside was that I remembered they used to offer unlimited chips and salsa, but on this visit they were an extra charge. I understand that with today's economy, many restaurants had to make changes, so it wasn't a dealbreaker. Overall, we had a great time, enjoyed our meal, and would definitely come back whenever we're craving tasty tacos!

I've been to several Korean-Mexican fusion spots in Atlanta, where the flavor profile tends to lean…read moremore into the Korean side. Here, I felt the flavors were more Mexican-forward. There's nothing wrong with that, but I was expecting a stronger Korean influence based on the concept. Still worth trying, just with different expectations. The main dish that stood out was the loaded fries because I wished it had much more cheese.

Hong Kong Palace is honestly fantastic. I think a lot of the negative reviews are just wrong…read more I only got two dishes, but that was more than enough for ~$32. The prices are quite good and the portions are generous. I had a full second meal the next day without trying. I got the Yangzhou fried rice and it was very well executed. The meat inside was excellent, with what tasted like lap cheong or a similar Chinese sausage. The egg was fluffy, not burnt, nicely moist, and evenly distributed. Everything tasted fresh and balanced, with real depth of flavor. This is fried rice done properly. The other dish was listed as spicy fried chicken or something, though it was basically a la zi ji. It was excellent. I loved the peppers, and the spices were very aromatic. The frying was done well, clearly cooked in plenty of oil, so not exactly light food, but extremely satisfying. The chicken was crisp and flavorful, and the overall execution was strong. The food came out fast, the prices were low, and the quality was high, and service was good. This is an authentic Hong Kong-style place, not fancy or polished, but clearly focused on getting the food right. Five stars. I definitely want to come back.

Hong Kong Palace is one of our favorite Asian spots in Northern Virginia. Food is consistently…read moreauthentic and full of flavor. The Fish with Tofu (豆花鱼) was the standout--super tender fish in a rich broth. The sesame cold noodles were really good too, nice and creamy with strong sesame flavor. We also had mapo tofu, clay pot beef, and scallion pancake--everything was solid and well done. Portions are generous and prices are fair for the quality. Service was friendly and fast. We'll definitely be back.