Love me some Poke! I always feel good & healthy when I eat here & am pleasantly full!…read more Ahi tuna is my jam & I like that I can Poke my way & switch up my tuna & fixins depending on my vibes. You can choose from one of their pre-made bowl recipes or you can create your own bowl. You choose your flaves on everything from the type of fish you want (there's a chicken option for the non-seafood peeps), the base of white or brown rice, kale noodles, or salad and toppings that you can add to your bowl from fish eggs to fried onions, and there is a nice variety of sauces to choose from as well. Tommy & all the staff have been amazing - excellent customer service! They also offer takeout & delivery- BONUS! It's located inside The Block, which is one of our favorite spots BUT IT'S CLOSING AT THE END OF AUGUST 2025 to build apartments - BOOOOO! lol so get your fix while you can peeps! So sad...

Solid poke, got the spicy ahi (tuna) with all the works. It tasted fresh and tasty, and comparable…read moreto any good poke spot in area. I could eat that marinated tuna twice a week easily haha. Line was super short luckily so I got my food in under 3 mins. Vibes are loud since you're in a food hall but it's cool. Glad to have had them.

Ambiance: fun and lively food hall…read more Service: there are 4 restaurants and 1 dessert spot to choose from. There is also a bar as well Food: I love Pokeworks. You can chose been a bowl, salad or burrito. They also have to Hawaiian selections now. I love that they don't have a limit on the toppings. Wished they have more locations in the area.

Absolutely loved visiting The Block!…read more So many great food options in just one spot. Plenty of seating, definitely great place to hang out with friends. The soup dumplings were SO good. We also enjoyed the bao buns and my husband loved the tacos. You can even grab some bubble tea or dessert to finish your visit. The only thing is that the staff wasn't the friendliest, and at the ice cream counter they ignored us for a bit while we tried to order lol.

The first toro I've ever had and it spoiled me for sushi forever. Their sushi is all so fresh. It…read moremelts in your mouth. Even their miso soup has big chunks of tofu in it so you can tell they actually make their soup instead of using the store packet. Service can be a little slow but it is a busy restaurant

Great solid spot for high quality sushi! I've been here multiple times and always had a great…read moreexperience from the service to the food! We got tempura udon, shrimp/veg tempura appetizer, rainbow roll, fatty salmon nigiri and unagi (eel) nigiri. Everything tasted great and high quality! I also heard that they import their fish from Japan directly so you're definitely getting quality seafood.

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.

Balo Kitchen is serving up Asian comfort food and they are definitely hitting the mark because…read moreevery single thing that I had here was delicious. They are nestled in the "The Block" -- a food court in Annandale. On a Thursday night this place was comfortably full with people enjoying their meals at every table. When we got our food it was hot and fresh. I first tried their fried chicken tacos on roti. So unique to add the roti in there and I liked how it was able to hold up and also not be too heavy. I was pretty full after just 1. Then I tried the lemon pepper lime wings, also delicious. The lime initially kind of through me off but quickly began to grow on me. And then my all time favorite were the garlic Lo mein noodles with beef added. My oh my. I would drive to VA just for these if I was craving them. I haven't had good noodles like this since I was in California. And I don't think I mentioned it earlier but the service was spectacular. Everyone is so kind in here! Check it out.

Love this place and can't wait to what's in store for them in the future. The pork belly is…read moreamazing, the tostones as well. Great portions, quick and friendly staff, place is in a food hall but I'm looking forward to their stand alone restaurant. This food is a must try, delicious!

Really enjoyed Snocream company! They specialize in shaved ice with toppings and they are…read moreabsolutely delicious. If you are used to snoball ice this is a little different its very creamy and very reminiscent of ice cream while still having the light texture of shaved ice. It is definitely something you have to experience for yourself. I enjoyed the variety of topping options they had, I was able to get mochi and flan as my toppings while my partner got wafer cookies and oreos. The workers there were nice and patient as we chose our flavors and perused the menu. The store itself is located in a food hall which lends itself to have a variety of seating options. Its a nice entertaining area with a fun projector area playing shows. Great place to hang out overall.

Drove all the way here craving bingsu but was a bit disappointed. The atmosphere was fun and quite…read morecrowded when I arrived! Def is a popular spot! However, upon ordering, they seem to run out of ingredients quickly and we ended up ordering something we're not too fond of. The shaved cream itself was okay. Very sweet. I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to come back here again.

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 :)

I really wanted to like Yechon, especially because it's one of the well-known Korean restaurants in…read morethe area, but unfortunately, I can't. I found the food overpriced, overly salty, and served in smaller portions, with some key ingredients missing. For the price, I expected much better quality. There are so many Korean restaurants nearby that offer better quality, more authentic flavors, and better value. If you are looking for a good Korean food experience, this wouldn't be my recommendation.

Neat experience. The tofu comes out boiling and there's plenty of accoutrements to add in to create…read morenew flavors with each bite. My favorite was the pickled chayote; would have bought a jar of that if they sold it. Menu was a little confusing to me, just because it was a new style to me and it would tough to get clarification. For example, the bibimpap is listed under soups, so I thought it was a variation of soup with bibimpap elements, but it was traditional bibimpap (still delicious). The kimchi pancake was huge and great as a shareable for 6-8 people, From the outside the restaurant looks tiny, but it's actually really big inside, plenty of seating and a pleasant atmosphere. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters (contrary to the name!). Plenty of options for both. We had a party of 8 and they automatically included gratuity of 20%, but made it very very clear and circled it on the receipt.

I love their sundubu! I always get the pork and beef combo. It is perfection. Their entrees are…read morealso delicious like the seafood pancake/jun. I would highly recommend coming here for a cozy and authentic Korean experience. The interior design pays homage to older Korean housing design. Also the service is efficient and you can call anyone to help you! Great place overall :)

The Bold Dumpling and several other eateries are located in an eatery called The Block. We had…read moreoriginally gone there from a former experience with some Thai food which is no longer there. We thought dumplings sounded good for some eats. We ordered the pork and shrimp soup dumplings and chicken dumplings. They make your order fresh and give you a pager to use when your food is done. The food was done quickly. The pork dumplings come out in a small bamboo steamer. They were hot and juicy. The other dumplings were fried perfectly and the chicken inside was tasty. While hip in feel, It's very noisy in there. Conversation is difficult to have inside. In retrospect we would have liked dumplings with rice and something else. Shared parking.

Nestled in a food court in Annandale they offer a selection of hand rolled dumplings steamed and…read morefried. Nap as well. Service was friendly. We ordered 20 minutes before closing and were made to order dumplings. We ordered the special which came with 2 kinds of fried dumplings and bao and it was pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality for a food court place. There's lots of tables and a few seats outdoors. It's a great spot to hit for a reasonable price. It takes a little bit of time so if you're in a hurry this may not be the best place to eat because of the amount of time it takes to prepare the food; however if you have time, this is a good place to get your dumpling fix.

- delicious crispy chicken! - corn cheese is very cheesy and…read morebuttery - quick service - cute pocha vibes - best japchae ever - chewy, soft, sweet, savory - loved the crab rangoon. different, crispy and glazed with sauce as well

Great chicken, great sides, great beer. Be advised *it takes 30 minutes to cook chicken orders as…read morethey are made per order* but the upside of this, is that you always have fresh cooked wings! So call ahead if you plan on dining in. We got the Medium Combo Soy, Cheese Sprinkling, Fried Chicken Gizzards, Mozzarella Sticks, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Fries. Everything we ordered we liked. It's hard to find places nowadays that still have good quality food ever since COVID hit, but this place is worth visiting. Service was great on a Saturday evening for a large party of 15 - the have a doorbell you can even ring to bring the waiters attention to you for additional requests. We called ahead to reserve the seats with no issue. Will definitely come back here when I have a large party that wants to eat out again.