TLDR: would recommend, decent ramen. Appetizers are great and the drinks are well made. Definitely…read morenot good for a large party size due to restaurant size. Servers are very attentive and come by very often. Must Try: Shrimp Naruto Atmosphere/Setting: very small place with dim lighting. This isn't the place to have your birthday celebration with a Partiful of 20 people. It's moreso catching up with a friend or having a good meal after a long day alone. Food: it's a ramen spot but honestly I've had better ramen but this one is pretty good. I think the appetizers are moreso the star of the show ! Appetizers : Shrimp Naruto (10/10) , Brussels Okonomiyaki (8/10) , Yuzu Rootbeer Wings (6/10) Shrimp Naruto is phenomenal , literally my favorite. I wanted to like to e wings but they were too soft for my liking. If they were fried harder or had a bit more of a crunch I'd rank them higher because the flavor is there. Drinks: both drinks were great !

Amazing place. Been meaning to try it for a while and first time we went we were confused why the…read moredownstairs didn't go here and it is upstairs. While upstairs it really resembles a Tokyo underground ramen shop. Seating is tight but we manage to be comfortable enough at the bar.The drink selection is great and prices are reasonable. Both times we had both ramen and bao buns which we loved. The happy hour deals are great too. Our bartender (same guy) has been excellent both times serving both drinks and food. They are on InKind as well and had a coupon to return so we came back the next month with our friend.

My group of friends has a supper club where we explore interesting restaurants. I coordinated a…read morePrix Fixe menu with the chef/owner who was incredibly responsive, helpful, and willing to recommend menu options I coordinated a Seven Course Prix Fixe menu for our group of 11. The chef made great suggestions and allowed me to adjust based upon food preferences. Our entire group was blown away by Maketto. Cocktails were complicated, interesting, and well balanced. A few favorites: The Angkor Wat, Singapore Sling, and Brothers and Sisters. In the first four small plate courses, our group raved about the Spicy Cucumbers and Chicken Ginger Soup Dumplings but the Tomato and Tofu and Shrimp Dumplings were also wonderful. For the three main entrees, all three were wonderful. The standout was the Cambodian Brisket, Pickled Vegetables, and homemade roti but we also loved the complexity of the wok fried noodles with mushrooms but you must get the Pork Char Sui. Our final entree was the Spicy Beef and Rice bowl which was also delicious. For dessert , the Mochi Beignets were a hit along with the coconut ice cream and Egg Custard Tart. Bottom line, you will love Maketto. Our entire group was impressed with the food. Service was also wonderful. Thanks for a great night!

This place is still stellar after all these years. Came late on a Saturday night where they had two…read moreprivate parties and they still squeezed us in. Can't beat the vibe - laid back but buzzing. Service was very attentive and welcoming. Everything we tried was delicious, complex and unique. It's a daily menu with a lot of staples -- we felt like we could not have chosen wrong. For cocktails we tried the Ankor what - Szechuan-infused bourbon, maple cynar and lemon. I wasn't sure what to expect and how spirit forward it would be but it was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, not too spicy or peppery with the sezchuan pepper but subtly complex. And the Chinese opera - Lemongrass-Infused Macchu Pisco, St. Germain, Lemon, Apple Shrub, Aquafaba. This one looked beautiful, topped with pink peppercorns and went down too easy. Light and refreshing. I would recommend all the dishes we tried. The Chinese soup dumplings with this fragrant peanut sauce are a must. My boyfriend's favorite was the Gruyère beef chili dumplings which reminded me of croquettes. Definitely recommend the Peking duck build your own bao entree. We loved the vegetable toppings so much we asked if we could purchase their homemade kimchi to take some home :) Finished with the egg tartes which were so light and luscious, the brulee crust is everything. Appreciated the chef even stopping by the table to check on the meal! Such a nice impromptu dining out experience

Great food! Service is fast! And Ambience is very diverse! The waiter was very attentive and gave…read moreus a white glove service!

Spicy shrimp basil fried rice very good. Good saltiness, spicy, and savory…read more Chicken Penang curry very good Duck Penang curry very good. Next time I will try with beef Penang curry. Mango sticky rice SUPER GOOD. They use purple sticky rice. The sweetness pair with the mango just hit the right spot! We are happy campers. Good job!

If you want a good cocktail, come to Copycat Co for a GREAT cocktail. They have a huge cocktail…read moremenu, filled with drinks I haven't even heard of. The graphic design of the menu is also really cool. This restaurant is a vibe. The music is soooo good here. Upstairs/inside had punk rock and downstairs/outside had R&B. The service was a bit strange outside, but fine overall. If you want indoor seating you'll go upstairs to their bar. If you want to sit in their outside covered patio, you'll continue past the bathrooms and down some more stairs. They have gender neutral single stall restrooms here. We came here after the US v. Australia World Cup game and had a blast. I loved my mojito. My husband and our friend really liked their masterson and four corners drink. We family styled a few dishes. I loved what we ordered. We tried the chili wontons, pork bao, triple delight potstickers, and dan dan noodles. It was a yummy trip at a super trendy place.

Several drinks plus complimentary goldfish…read more My favorite was the maneater The zombie killed me but it was a happy death lol I'll be back

Meals were delicious and the texture was PERFECT 11/10 will…read moreeat here again Calm but energized atmosphere is always nice to see

I hate to give up on Pow Pow, but I have never received my food on time this entire year. The…read moreowners don't seem to want to pay to employ enough staff necessary to prepare the food, so even if you order 45-60 minutes in advance, your food will always be at least 30 minutes late. it is rare to see more than one person preparing food at any time. I always feel bad for them, but clearly the owners do not. Please hire and pay more people to do the work. Your customer service and customer experience will improve, and that will increase business! But your austerity in staffing and pay has substantially harmed your customers' experiences. You can do better. The food is great, but service is completely unreliable. Written as I wait for my food to be prepared when it was due to me 20 minutes ago. I will certainly be waiting at least another 15 minutes.

This spot is my new obsession. Their cumin lamb is legit. Their spicy fried chicken is very good…read more Their spicy and flavor levels are not watered down - as a Korean who loves spicy foods. They will moderate the heat level for you though so everyone can be happy. They also have GLUTEN FREE chicken dishes like orange chicken! I am in heaven. And they offer hot sake carafes for $5.

"I'm craving soup dumplings," said my obsessed nine-year-old daughter. Since Soupy Dumpling & Fancy…read moreCuppa was too far away, we walked into Dumpling Hot Pot Beyond after an evening school event on a Thursday around 7 p.m. One other person was just finishing their meal when we arrived. Overall, the food was good. Once seated, a server hands you an iPad where you'll order your food. To feed two adults and one child, all hungry, we ordered dan dan noodles, orange chicken, cucumbers, BBQ pork bao, pork dumplings, and, of course, soup dumplings. Every dish had good flavor. The dan dan noodles are more soupy compared to nearby Copycat, but it was still good. One odd thing that may be a one off, but worth noting is the wait time. With one other person there and no takeout pickups and three people in the kitchen, it took 35 minutes to get our first dishes. Over an hour later, we got our final dish- orange chicken. We couldn't figure out why there was such a long wait especially when other spots bring out the cucumbers within minutes of ordering. We were hungry so it added to the emotions, but worth calling out in case you're a rush.

Was visiting from out of town and our friends showed us this wonderful place for the happy hour…read more Was absolutely blown away, we came back 3 times in 6 days, we couldn't get it off of our minds. Now that I am back home, I still can't lol!! Great staff, atmosphere, hospitality, and thee best food!!! Will fly back just for Mecha, that's no joke either.

Food is delicious and service is quick but why is a soda WITHOUT refills $6????? A can of Diet Coke…read moreis $6!!

I ride by this spot on H steet N.E. almost everyday. I was wondering what was up in there. So...I…read morewent in, & found out it's a Hibachi, & Ramen bar with a BAR!! Nuff said...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @chicoba_dc . Location Reviewed: 1125 H St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Spicy Asian Potstickers ($8 crispy fried dumplings in a spicy sweet soy pepper, & cilantro with pork filling). Hot Hot!! But fulfilling, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Wings ($15 for 19 wings, their classic Chicoba wings, & their garlic spicy wings). Crispy, fried hard, & those garlic jonts were everything!! LIKE THAT! Their Foursum Combo ($12.50 with 4 fried tenders, fries, slaw, & garlic toast). Buttery bread, well seasoned tenders, crisp fries, & tasty slaw!! The Ramen *Over 100 different soup based, & stir fry ramen. Choose your ramen, choose your toppings from the ramen bar, & cook!! LIKE THAT! Their Soup Based Spjcy Ramen ($11 I put ham, eggs, shrimp, bean sprouts, onions, minced garlic, & fish rounds on mine). Unlimited toppings, choose wisely, tasty, & spicy without the rounds!! The Hibachi Bar *Order brown or white rice, with or w/o a protein, get a bowl, add your toppings, pick a sauce, & watch them cook it up!* STAMP!! Their Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi ($21.50 I put chicken, shrimp, broccoli, minced garlic, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, bean sprouts, onions, teriyaki, & spicy Szechuan sauce on mine). I'd get this again!! Put what you want on it...STAMP!! STAMP!! Their Calpico Mango Drink ($3 a milky mango juice). Sweet, & oddly satisfying!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough! . Recommendations: The Hibachi, & wings are a must!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

My son loves Ramen. We came here and he was super excited for this new experience. It's not a…read moretraditional ramen place. They offer so many variations of packaged ramen. He chose a pack with mild spice and then began adding his toppings. The owner explained how it works and he put the bowl on the hot plate and four minutes later he had a bowl of goodness. Me on the other hand just had to try something. So I ordered the spicy asian pot stickers. They are really spicy but the cilantro is refreshing. They are delicious but very spicy. We will visit again and try other options. We left very satisfied and will return soon...

If I ever want Thai takeout but want to step away from my usuals, I'm ordering from the Noodle…read moreLady! The flavors are insanely delicious and I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've ordered and tried. My favorites are the Baa Mee, fried wontons, and the Boat Noodle soup. I don't think you can find these dishes elsewhere in the city and they're always well seasoned and full of flavor. If you don't know what to get, I suggest trying something with fried chicken. I don't know how they do it but it's perfectly crispy on the outside and moist in the middle. The location is a ghost kitchen but they've added some tables outside for folks to sit at too. Otherwise, they're available on delivery apps or you can grab it yourself - look out for the Ivy City Food Works sign!

Amazing Amazing!!! Authentic flavors... Warm belly and soul…read more Boat noodles and all of the dishes are delicious. Thank you for sharing your food with all of us.

good i suppose very very good. a bit expensive but that's a given in the area. otherwise, the…read moreflavors taste great and are authentic for their class. I was well nourished! the vibes were honestly run of the mill and nothing to write home about (I mean you're eating on metal tables after all) but that didn't affect the quality of the food. clean enough place !

One of the better beef noodle soups I had in awhile! The soup is super flavorful and savory. The…read morebeef is tender and I love the texture of the thick cut noodles. The noodles were chewy and bouncy. I am not a huge noodle soup fan but I absolutely loved this dish and ended finishing the whole bowl! I highly recommend trying the beef soup with thick cut noodles!