Taste good but not cheap for the amount Fast service off…read morepeak hour (5PM) But food has hair in it.

It's going to pain me to write this review. As someone who has lived on the west coast and has…read moreplenty of L&L chains to visit, this one has got to be one of the most disappointing. I put in an order on the app at 11 on the dot and ordered two items- a mix plate, and a katsu/chicken bbq plate. It's now almost an hour in and it's still not done... I am questioning how service can actually operate when it takes this long for two plates to be made. Meanwhile, I've slowly seen a bunch of plates come out for people who ordered in... not quite sure when they ordered, but when I arrived, no one was at the counter for a few minutes and then someone finally came along and saw my order receipt. I will say, while I love the chain, this specific location is unacceptably slow. The bbq mix plate is also almost $30 which is a hard sell, considering it's a lot cheaper currently in places like San Diego... I'm extremely disappointed and I don't like to give negative reviews, but customer service is lacking the check in that could have alleviated my frustration (since I was told the wait would be 15 minutes tops). I wouldn't recommend L&L in Annandale unless they made changes. Service is too slow, there's a lack of communication, and the meals are way too expensive. Again- I hate writing negative reviews, but time is valuable, and a fast casual place should be better equip with adequate staff with honest timelines. I am a believer of second chances, so please make this right.

My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

This is 100% a hole in the wall spot because I really love their spam masubi's. I also really like…read morethat they offer a punch card now for their loyal customers. I told myself the next time I visit I'll try something different. I also really appreciate that they take phone orders, it makes my life easier since I have a limited time frame for lunch. By the time I get there my food is ready.

Honestly, don't know if it was an off night or what, but clearly had a kid working the front…read more Started with the bbq chicken and the MoCo loco. My husband has spent many years going to Hawaii so getting the MoCo loco was honestly super disappointing. The burger had no flavor, thank god for the fried egg cause that saved the dish. The macaroni salad was my favorite and it was a side! The bbq chicken was good but nothing special. The kid working the front barely said a word to us after we order, and then as we were getting ready to leave he took a FaceTime call from a friend while we were there and didn't disconnect from the sound system so heard the initial 2 seconds of the call. Overall, food was okay but service was rough and lacked any ambiance. Really wish it was better.

I love their kalua pork with steamed vegetables and their spam sushi. My go-to comfort food and…read morefor when I'm craving a hearty meat dish. One suggestion would to provide more training to staff. When the manager is there, it's easy to order, get answers to questions about the menu. I wish his staff had the same level of knowledge and communication skills. But I go back because I love the food and can't get it any place else nearby.

Poke & sushi spot with high quality ingredients & customizable options…read more Order using the tablet up front. They actually brought our food out to us, which I wasn't expecting. It was all very tasty and fresh. Seats & tables are pretty fast-casual basic

Easy pick up if order on app, with all the toppings, easier to use than kiosk…read more I got 3 variations of salmon, they put the meat at the bottom of the bowl so make sure you mix it well! Theres a coupon now for a BOGO, which is great bc their bowls are expensive. The salmon was so fresh and I loved all the toppings. It's a huge bowl! So filling!

TL;DR: 3.75/5 - solid musubi for a little snack…read more Finally got around to trying this place fresh, rather than premade. It is definitely better nice and fresh/made to order. The musubis were indeed huge. FOOD: ~Spam and egg musubi/OG (4/5): Solid! There is a decent amount of rice, but it is seasoned and has enough sauce to not make it bland ~Kimchi musubi (3.8/5): Pretty good, but the kimchi kind of overpowers it. The kimchi is good though. ~Spicy salmon onigiri (3.25/5): Comes with a decent amount of spicy salmon. It's a little dry though.

Capital Musubi has a really wide selection of custom musubi, poke, and other Hawaiian-inspired…read moredishes, which I appreciated. There's also an option to mix and match and try different combinations, which is a plus if you like variety. The musubi options sounded more exciting on the menu than they tasted. We went with the OG and Double Trouble. I was especially surprised that the Spam wasn't fried because it lacked that crispy, caramelized texture that usually makes Spam musubi so satisfying. It just felt like something was missing overall. It wasn't bad, but it isn't something I'd go out of my way for. If you're in the area and craving musubi with lots of options, it's worth a try.

My absolute favorite place to get poke. Everything is so fresh and the food always comes fast. The…read moreowners are also so sweet and always have good recommendations

Grove - Poke & Salad Bowl, located at Shops at Avenir Place in Vienna, VA, offers fresh, flavorful,…read moreand healthy options, including customizable poke bowls, Japanese Ramen, salads, Bibimbap, and kimbap. Friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a convenient spot for a quick, quality meal. I have tried their offerings many times and can always rely on their poke. The Korean Classic from their signature menu is excellent, featuring Korean spicy tuna and salmon, spring mix, cabbage, cucumber, onion, lettuce, and seaweed salad. You can choose your base from white rice, purple rice, quinoa (additional option), salad, or soba noodles. Their traditional Bibimbap is a hit--healthy, with plenty of veggies yet delicious. I also tried the Chef-Made Kimbap, which was a generous, filling, and tasty portion.

Garden Social, also known as L&L, is a small food hall with one other poke business, though I don't…read moreknow its name. The food from L&L and Garden Social is essentially the same, featuring Asian-Hawaiian cuisine. I had the loco moco, BBQ chicken with kalua pork, and BBQ beef with chicken katsu. All the dishes come with a side of rice and macaroni salad, which I enjoyed because it didn't have sweet relish. The hall also has a full-service bar for drinks. I tried the "Pineapple Mule" and the "Tropical Hawaiian," which is basically a Blue Hawaiian. On the weekends they play music and they have an outdoor patio for warmer weather events. My servers were Celine, Brandon, and Kira--"like Shakira without the Sha," as she told me and Natalie. Lol.

I came here to celebrate a birthday and I'd say it was okay. I feel like it did take a while for…read morethe vibe to really pick up. It was EDM night but I just think the music was different than other sets I've heard done by DJs but it was still a good vibe once the drinks were flowing. I appreciated the booth style seating so we could try fitting our entire group! The service was great, the bartenders were super friendly and always checking on us. I'd come back to try again!

This location is a Poki DC and Gongcha combined with metered parking right in front of it or garage…read moreparking around the corner. I got a poke bowl with salmon and the salmon was not very fresh at all and price points were higher than other poke locations I've been to.

Door dashed a grilled salmon bowl & Mango Green Tea. Barely any noodles or salmon. Waste of $21.75…read moreon a bowl. Called and spoke to Alex. Alex said nothing could be done on their end, not all bowls are created the same, and to get a refund from DoorDash. Said he talked to his manager, asked to speak to the manager and he said she left already. Not only is the food poor but customer service is also piss poor. If you don't have enough food, call and tell me instead of giving me scraps!