Located inside the National Building this konbini has some really delicious food and drink options…read moreyou can make into a meal. I picked up an instant ramen, which they'll give you hot water for, and a bun. Both were delicious! Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby or visiting the museum.

What a fun Japanese market and cafe inside the National Building Museum! It's small, but the…read moreshelves are filled with treats- savory and sweet. The milk tea in the can is among the best I've had. So good!

I know it looks scary but don't judge. I am a regular orderer of the wonton soup and to be honest…read moreit's a little different every time but also delicious. DC is a town full of either expensive local places or cheap chains and almost nothing in between. 1 Fish 2 Fish is a true gem of a hole in the wall and should be supported. It's the perfect midweek dinner or Friday night take out.

Don't judge this one by its exterior -- it looks a little rough from the outside, but the food…read moreinside holds up well. Ordered a mix of soup, dumplings, and sushi and came away mostly impressed. The egg drop soup was a genuine highlight -- well-seasoned, silky texture, the kind of soup that's better than it has any right to be for a quick order. The pork dumplings were fine but a bit doughy -- could've used a touch more crisp or a thinner wrapper to let the filling stand out more. Sushi-wise, things picked back up. Got the tuna roll, yellowtail scallion roll, and spicy scallop roll, and the fish quality across all three was solid -- fresh, clean cuts, nothing that tasted off or like an afterthought, which isn't always a given at a spot with this kind of unassuming storefront. Don't let the outside fool you -- this is a solid neighborhood sushi spot, especially for the soup and sushi. Dumplings could use some work, but everything else delivers.

My FAVORITE Chinese restaurant ever! It is a hidden gem. The ambience is so inviting and beautiful,…read morethe servers are so kind and attentive, and the food is amazing!! Jolin, one of the servers, is such a sweet person and she always gives the best recommendations. Sadly, when we go it usually is empty or only has a couple other people which is so sad because this restaurant has so much potential. I wish everyone knew about this. My favorite and must have dish everytime is the Kung Pao chicken! But just know you need to be pretty tolerant to spicy food to eat that dish. Love this place!!

We stumbled upon this restaurant right after leaving the Library of Congress and decided to give it…read morea try since we were hungry. It's located on the second floor of the street building, and the dining room wasn't crowded as it was still a bit early for the afternoon rush. We ordered the three-fresh steamed bun recommended by our server, but there were no eggs inside, and we weren't fond of the flavor -- the bun was just mediocre. The cumin beef was pretty good, and the two noodle dishes were decent, though the noodles lacked chewiness; they were probably not hand-rolled fresh. The biggest highlight was the stir-fried pea sprouts, which tasted fantastic. Overall, the food quality is acceptable. I would rate the general dishes 4 out of 5, but the steamed buns only deserve a 2. The staff were friendly during our meal. One thing left us confused when we got the bill: an 18% service charge had already been automatically added. We are still getting familiar with customs in the US, so we are unsure whether this pre-added charge is mandatory or if customers have the discretion to adjust it. We have rarely encountered this arrangement at other restaurants and wonder if it is just the practice unique to this Chinese eatery.

Food is inconsistent and my fortune cookies were stale this time too. Also, it's never spicy when…read moreyou ask for it. It's sometimes even too bland to be considered mild.

The shrimp fried rice sucks . It had all kinds of peas and cabbage in it. That is nasty. Who eats…read moretheir fried rice like that. I picked out all the peas and all the cabbage .didn't really enjoy it. I don't know whats with these places being selfish with sauces only giving you one or two .that's ridiculous. go across the street to Hans Palace for better more genuine, Chinese restaurant and experience.

Eggplant with pork was excellent. We ordered the non spicy version. Good service with a smile…read more Clear easy to follow menus. Their salt and pepper prawns were large alright but the breading was too thick. And there wasn't much pepper or chili, just some onion. I wish the breading were thinner and the prawns more flavorful. What a pleasant surprise near the Georgetown Neighborhood Library and the Dumbarton Oaks. Shanghai Lounge may look small but people poured in for lunch, and they had lots of takeout orders.

We visited this restaurant a couple of days ago, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst Chinese…read moredining experiences we've ever had. The food itself was extremely disappointing, but what made the experience even worse was the fact that our order was missing ingredients that were supposed to be part of the dishes. When we questioned why our meal had no vegetables, we were told that they had simply been left out. That's not something we expected, especially given what we ordered. To make matters worse, we were rushed out and told that we needed to leave because the restaurant was closing. What was especially uncomfortable was seeing other customers upstairs who were still eating, ordering food, and being loud. When we asked why they were allowed to stay while we were being asked to leave, the owner told us that they were "special customers." That comment was extremely off-putting and left us feeling as though we were being treated as less important or less welcome. The only positive part of the experience was our waiter, who was polite and pleasant despite the situation. Overall, between the disappointing food, missing ingredients, and the way we were treated at the end of the meal, this was a very unpleasant experience. We certainly expected better and, unfortunately, would not return based on this experience.

I spent an adorable morning at Mott's meeting with some girlfriends. The pot roast sandwich was so…read moregood and the spritz I got was even better. One of my friends had a small medical emergency and Mott's was so helpful in getting her situated. A cold towel and Gatorade made everything better. I love the story of Mott's and can't wait to keep supporting this place!!!

Mott's reopened and it looks great! I stopped over to see what they were offering…read more They have an AM & PM menu. Coffee is made to order with limited seating inside and a beautiful terrace with seating outside. The market has alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks for purchase. Plus, an array of items that you'd need in a pinch. It's very convenient for the neighborhood. There were four people working behind each counter. The owner was also inside ready to answer questions if needed. It looks like Mott's is back and ready to serve!

I ordered online for pickup. It's very convenient for work lunch. Quality was good. I got Malaysian…read morefried rice and they gave me a lot of shrimps, actually more like prawns because they're HUGE! Also, it was misunderstanding on my part. When I ordered Malaysian Fried Rice, I thought I was going to be Nasi Goreng, but it's just Singapore noodle as fried rice (basically fried rice with curry powder). I may come back for lunch to try another items. The price was reasonable, the food tasted good, and it's fast (ready in 10-15 min).

Dang this place is so good. The service was awesome and helped us charge our phones after a long…read moreafternoon walking around the Lincoln memorial. The restaurant is hidden in a courtyard of a nondescript condo building, this might make you hesitate, but if you truly love hidden gems you'll love this place. The interior is large and inviting. There is a bar situation upfront with cocktails etc and a large dining room with large windows letting in tons of light in the back. The kung pao dish I got was packed with fresh vegetables that were cooked to perfection. My husbands Thai basil dish was so tasty and fresh. And even our kids, one of whose is the pickiest person on the planet, loved the broccoli beef she ate the whole plate (well the broccoli and left the beef - but that's her own deal, nothing to do with the food). Definitely recommend.

Little Tiger has easily become one of my office's favorite spots. Sometimes we just walk over for a…read morelittle pick me up to get a refreshing drink, but they also have great lunch specials. What stands out to me about this place is that the quality is unmatched, it's truly so fresh and everything is very well thought out, even when it comes to the packaging. We love frequenting this location, the team is super friendly and the quality is amazing by for the price that you pay. For the downtown area, I think this is a great place for lunch or just a drink, the staff is quick and they make it super easy to place the order inside either on the kiosks or with them directly. I hope to see it gain more popularity and success, it's a great addition to this area!

Quick little lunch option downtown that gets you out of the little sandwich and salad rotation rut…read moreby offering a little spice and a little something else. They have great little lunch deals and insanely some of the nicest takeout packaging I've ever seen! They have a small counter for indoor seating and some tables outside. I got the spicy wonton lunch special with a nicely salty miso soup and fresh little salad. Not spicy enough for my personal taste, but still yummy and piping hot!