Lucky Buns

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Grabbed a quick lunch here before hopping on my flight. I got the Dirty Birdy Bun which was a fried chicken sandwich. It was super flavorful and very crispy (take notes chick fil a), and it was a huge portion! I paired it with a ginger lemonade, which was lovely but I didn't get much of a ginger flavor (still tasty though). My server was nice and my food came out quickly which was great since I wanted to have some buffer time before my flight. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was standard for an airport restaurant, but the floors were super sticky.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe someone had spilled or they didn't dry up the floor properly after cleaning? But my shoes were very squeaky and sticky while walking around in the restaurant. read more

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Phil T.

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Burgers in Switzerland? Burgers in the Italian part of Switzerland??? And they're GREAT?? I recommend going. You'll enjoy pizza and pasta every day and all of the other variants of excellent Italian fare in the area, and you'll want to change it up. Great burgers. Great appetizers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And they have craft beers, amazing drinks, a cool atmosphere, and a fun staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been to a few dozen restaurants in the Lugano area and I recommend making this one a staple of your trip. I've been twice and i'll definitely go for a third and more. read more

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Connie Y.

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My bun was lucky!! The dirty bird bun was delicious. And my husband enjoyed the vegetarian nachos. This location is inside the Regan airport. Very nice staff, our orders were out quickly. Totally recommend this table service restaurant for a delicious meal. Pick your bun! read more

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Allison C.

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Delicious fries. Delicious queso. Great place to grab a bite before a flight. Workers were friendly

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When you're in the main terminal after TSA, this is a good place to come for a burger or salad. The menu is a QR code but the do have old school written menus as well. Mainly a burger place but they also have 2 salads that you can add chicken to. Expect $23/meal. Staff was OK. read more

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Tonyia R.

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Stopped at this Lucky buns because first I wanted to see what it was all about and secondly, I was so hungry... But the customer service was not what I thought it would be. I was rushed by the cashier and then when I presented my food voucher they turned the card reader towards me and told me to enter the number myself, which is something I have never had to do before. It took over 20 minutes for me to get my food and in the airport you know that is an extremely long time. So unless I have nothing but time on my hands, I will not be stopping by here anymore. read more

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Either I was super hungry or this burger was really good! I got the lucky bun burger and it was so juicy and tasty. Great stop at the airport to get a delicious burger. Prices were a little more but kinda expected at the airport. It came out fast which was good because I had to catch my flight read more

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Gloria M.

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Lucky buns is delicious! So glad they opened this location at DCA! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's clean and spacious with the same menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wasn't very hungry so just grabbed some queso dip, which was great. Friendly service as well. read more

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Philip H.

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Worst Airport Breakfast I have had in a long time. Greasy eggs, a plain flavorless boiled sausage and "home fries" that were essentially large ass potatoes sliced into quarters and boiled (yet also under cooked) avoid this place at all costs. read more

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Such a great addition to DCA! Lucky buns has been one of my favorite casual spots for a burger in DC and I'm so happy to see that they opened up a location in DCA. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior design is actually a little more elevated compared to their 18th street location[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and they're still serving up the same quality food and service. Overall, an easy choice for a quick bite before a flight. read more

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Green goddess Caesar and the malt fries were good for airport food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Okay service. read more

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3.5 stars. Dirty bird bun was not bad for airport food. Crispy fried chicken was crispy, and the portion was large. Sriracha hot sauce was not too spicy. Lucky sauce was flavorful. Overall solid flavors but incredibly messy to eat. Forget about trying to eat it clean on the plane (better to eat in the airport with immediate access to a bathroom) lol. The portion is more filling than it looks. Great if you're very hungry, but otherwise, it does feel a bit much and heavy. read more

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Overall, and nice stop to fill up your belly. The breakfast was a little too greasy for my liking, but the drinks were delicious, and the staff was friendly, so I wouldn't rule them out for a future visit. read more

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Christine H.

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Grabbed breakfast here while catching a flight out of DCA. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the seating along floor to ceiling windows overlooking planes taking off and landing with a view of the Capitol in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Breakfast was pretty average but hit the spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No issue finding seating and service was friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Christopher T.

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This was a nice find in the airport agree with other reviews! Great place for a burger, they are trying to be better than the typical airport eatery! Was very nice change. Wait staff was attentive and accommodating to requests! In the airport scale that day it was a 5! When back in DCA would put on the list to try again! read more

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Sister and I tried the Lucky Buns at the National airport. We got out order to go. We got two lucky bun burgers (no bun) to make it GF, and it was delicious. Their green goddess sauce is spectacular. Their fries are also pretty good and there's plenty to share. Service was great and pretty quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a lot of seating area inside the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing to note is the restroom is outside of the restaurant, so make sure you go before![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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At Reagan airport in terminal B there is an amazing British pub with Indian accents. It is called Lucky buns and it is very delicious. Apparently it started in London and then moved to DC. One of their was right next to my gate so I was hungry and it was such a good decision. The staff were amazing, helpful, and friendly. Especially my waitress, she could not have been nicer. The fries arrived kind of cold but the curry sauce it was so good. They could be forgiven. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole place looked like a 1950s diner, there were lots of sports games on the screens with subtitles and there was a full bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you were ever in Reagan terminal, I highly recommend stopping by. The burger by the way was perfection. It's a double burger with cheese, it has like a coleslaw, bacon and pickles. Went together amazingly, and was so yummy. read more

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Carly K.

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Amazing service and the BEST Breakfast sandwich EVER! As a flight attendant I know airport food and this is worth every penny. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere and clean, too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We had to wait more than 30 minutes after the waitress took our order. It was not a busy time, yet they served other customers who came after us before serving our food. If you are in a hurry, I would recommend going to another restaurant. read more

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Ralph Y.

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Decent food, hamburgers are tasty. Two dislikes, one the fries are not included with the meal, you would figure they would be something special but they are just unflavored steak fries. Second issue was the price, $32 for a burger and fries. To expensive even for an airport. read more

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Ryan W.

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$40 for a martini and breakfast burrito, but atleast it was a proper breakfast burrito. Service was a tad slow but that could have been just my experience. Servers were very friendly and quick to act when they did come by to see you. Solid choice when flying out of DCA. read more

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2401 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Arlington, VA 22202
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https://www.luckybuns.com/location/national-airport-dca-/

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What time does Lucky Buns open?

Lucky Buns opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Lucky Buns close?

Lucky Buns closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Lucky Buns serve alcohol?

Yes, Lucky Buns serves alcohol.

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Does Lucky Buns have parking?

Yes, Lucky Buns has parking options.

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Does Lucky Buns allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Lucky Buns allows outdoor smoking.

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Yes, Lucky Buns has free WiFi.

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Santé

I stopped in for a quick breakfast before work and asked the hostess how fast a coffee and parfait…read morewould be. She literally took me to the table and told the back what I wanted so my food was out in about 5-10 minutes and I was easily able to be on my way just in time! Prices are Ritz-level so my coffee and parfait clocked in at $30 but, expected. Service was excellent, I expect nothing less, and the decor and ambiance is classy and elegant. Smaller space, but gets busier at night for dinner.

Had a good experience here while staying at the Ritz - the food was very satisfying and the service…read morewas excellent. I ordered the Lamb Shank (recommended), which was delicious -- the lamb was falling off the bone, surrounded by a nice jus, but the side of wild rice with almonds & cranberries it was accompanied with also hit really well. It was a nice and warm combination on the plate that I wasted no time cleaning. I also started with the bread w/ some olive tapenade, which was very flavorful -- would come back if in the area

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Stillwater & Stone

Food was excellent and service on point. We had spicy smoky margs, a new favorite cocktail…read more Brussels sprouts and the smoked salmon small plate so good. If staying at the Crystal City Westin, definitely check out the bar or restaurant.

Crab cake was seasoned and flavorful. Mostly crab and no fillers Waiter was not knowledgeable about…read morebar. We had to go to bar to order our drinks.

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Makers Union

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They advertise happy hour all day on days with world cup matches, but then say it's only when the…read moregame is on, and inside neither of which are on the sign.

Let's start with the Sunday Brunch…read more I defy anyone to find fault with that value. First round of mimosas is expensive but the next six rounds is cheeeeap. And the selection?!?! For under $70 two people can have crab cakes benedict, fried brussels, crispy French toast... I don't even remember. Like ten different things! I didn't have to eat again until 9pm. The food was great! Vinny, who was our handler (clearly he has training in special education or something because we that table. Or maybe the TIPS trainings have advanced to include messy brunch people) was fun, patient, and knowledgeable. This is THE SPOT for brunch on Sunday.

Maker's Union on a snowy Sunday after the brunch crowd left. Beautiful spot to catch the game!

Dinner menu - Grilled ribeye, special request of sautéd onions and jalapeños

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Bar Chinois

4.3

(43 reviews)

0.5 mi

Came here for our anniversary and I can safely say it did not disappoint!…read more Initially, it seemed empty as we approached the entrance and saw there were only people at the bar, so we had concerns about the food -- however the National Landing location seemed to be new and the area around it seemed to be undergoing construction or openings! Food was amazing! Our favorite was the gyozas (not your typical ones) but these had inspirations from French Onion Soup. The garlic noodles and the luo rou fan were also spectacular, rich in flavor, and just mouth watering :) The service was excellent and extremely accommodating! 10/10 recommend!

Great little bar I like the high tables by the window, iiit's not that big inside but the space was…read moreutilized quite well, they also have plenty of outdoor seating. Great location steps away from Crystal City metro. I ordered the Popiah de Canrad(duck spring rolls), I love duck you know I had to try them! They were soo ducking good! I had two round, the walnut Shrimp was great as well breading was light and flavorful. For the entree I had the Char Siu Chicken Rice wasn't a fan of the soggy skin but, it was delicious and the sweet soy and ginger chimichurri was a nice touch. Oh and try the citrus paradis it was a very refreshing.

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Water Bar

Such a cute place! Vibe is so nice! Hostess was super friendly and the bartender makes a mean…read moreMoscow mule!

This place has a nice selection of oysters. Brine or no, there were two options each. The tuna…read moreappetizer was fantastic. Very high quality tuna there! Soft and buttery like toro. I asked the bartender to do "less sweet" on a margarita and she absolutely crushed it. Best marg in Crystal City/Arlington so far.

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Reynold's

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(28 reviews)

3.9 mi

Reynolds is officially my new favorite DC cocktail bar! It's got this moody, low-lit, and velvety…read morelounge vibe that's absolutely perfect for a date night. The seating is incredibly comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. I ordered the Porn Star Martini, and it was absolutely delicious, with a plant-based foam on top. One of the best cocktails I've had in a while. The drinks are pre-batched, so keep in mind they can't be customized. I also loved that this place feels a little tucked away, like a hidden gem. It's connected to a hotel on the other side of the block. It was crowded on a Tuesday night so you need reservations.

What a unique spot! I'm in DC for work and was a solo diner. The atmosphere is sultry, intimate and…read morecozy. The service was friendly and warm. I did not feel rushed at all! I ordered their mocktail, the clean slate, and the poutine. The drink was tart, fruity, but also slightly bitter? It was delicious! The poutine was phenomenal. A cheese pull everytime, there wasn't a lack of gravy, and the flavor palette was beyond salt and pepper! The gravy was sweet and savory and the cheese curds were gooey, not rubbery at all. The fries were cut perfectly and didn't overwhelm the dish. There wasn't a perfect ratio of cheese gravy and fries! My only disappointment is there were no matchbooks due to supply chain issues. I understand not their fault, but they look quite cool and I would have loved to add one to my collection. This place is definitely a must if you're ever in DC looking for a high quality, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious cocktail bar!

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Bell20

Surprisingly fast service for a hotel restaurant and bar. Somehow a very busy Friday night (10 pm)…read more We came after a show at the Synetic Theatre next door for a drink and simple bar snacks. The homemade potato chips with dip is surprisingly delicious. The waitress proactively refilled our lemonade without even asking (didn't need that much refill to be honest). Well, it's free at least. We initially worried they'd charge us double. Tight space and not the best ambiance, but it's a hotel restaurant doubling as a bar. Service was alright and efficient.

Our eggs were overcooked. The rest of the breakfast was low quality. The service was slow. They…read moreare under construction, but even so, they have cheap tables, cheap chairs, and the room was drab.

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McNamara's Pub & Restaurant

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

McNamaras is great. I stopped by here late night like 9pm…read more I asked for recommendations and server said stout burger which is a deconstructed burger with mushrooms and mash. very tasty and easy to eat not messy. I got a carrot cake for dessert and it was awesome too. the beers were poured heavy and the price is lower than a lot of places I've been to. overall good service good food laid back atmosphere. recommend.

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The Mirror

This is a cool spot. Entry is really cool and looks like prohibition speakeasy's of times gone…read morepast. Two HUGE bouncers inside who were policing everything to maintain the vibe. Husband couldn't read the menu, can't use your phone for that, he was leaning up against a wall, can't do that, finally snagged seats on a couch, feet off table. We had two drinks and enjoyed about 20 minutes in here and went off to find something to eat. Definitely work a stop if you are nearby or in the area. It's a cool experience. One thing og note: They do not really deviate from their limited menu of drinks. These bartenders are not like those of speakeasy's from other, larger cities I've been to. I don't drink alcohol at all, so, I tend to ask them to make me a mocktail. They didn't seem very inventive and only offered basically ginger beer in a cup for $14.

The bartender Chris accused me of being intoxicated because I was vibing to the music Saying that I…read morewas had my eyes closed at the bar when I was just feeling the music. Clearly he can't discern when a patron is intoxicated or not!!!!!! I do feel as though it was a level of discrimination as I only ordered water at the bar no drinks were ordered....and I had no drinks prior to arrival. Never assume from a distance someone's sobriety just because the clientele you serve normally is intoxicated

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Skydome Restaurant

Took my wife in a much needed date night and heard that this is a good place to come. The ambiance…read morewas amazing. You have 270 degree view of Arlington. The restaurant spins which allows great views. Service was amazing. Our waitress GiGI was amazing. She was very helpful and attentive. She made our time wonderful. She provided recommendations and the food came out quick. The food was delicious. Hot and good size portions. Great place to try new things. In order to get to the restaurant you have to go inside the double tree hotel and take the elevator in the back to floor 14, get off and take another elevator up to the restaurant. Would definitely recommend and come again.

Really you're coming for the view and vibe more than the food. It's very neat to be able to see a…read moreview of DC while rotating. Parking in the garage, which the restaurant will validate for up to 2 hours (with a purchase of an entree). We got the chicken ($36), salmon ($35), and burger ($28)- I think the burger was the tastiest but it doesn't come with lettuce/tomato (you have to ask for it)- the fries weren't it though. Chicken was alright, salmon was eh. Again not here for the food. All in all with a Diet Coke and a lemonade it came out to $120. They do give you mid bread (kind of cold, kind of warm- seems like this Hawaiian rolls).

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Ruthie's All-Day

Excellent food and service! We had the deviled eggs, biscuit and gravy and the black bean patties…read more Everything was cooked to perfection! We sat at the bar and the bar staff were attentive and friendly and really seemed to enjoy interacting with customers. We will definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

Food was excellent. We didn't know we needed a reservation but I will have one next time. It…read moretook 50 mins to be seated and about 10 more to get a server. But once we ordered the food came quickly and the best food I've had trying out a Restaurant in a long time. Great food, good prices. This was the Fairfax location.

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Palette 22

Palette 22 had been on our list for the longest time, and now we're just upset we didn't try it…read moresooner! We went on a Saturday night and made a reservation, which I'd definitely recommend. The space is so unique and artsy. The walls are covered with beautiful artwork (some of which you can actually purchase), and even the menus are works of art. It made the whole experience feel fun and creative. The staff was wonderful, especially our server Noah, who was incredibly attentive and made the experience even better. We did the bottomless dinner, and the value is honestly unbeatable. We tried the grilled gem lettuce, marinated cucumbers, street corn, hoisin-glazed pork belly bao buns, P22 cheeseburger sliders, spicy shrimp & pancetta pizza, funghi pizza, dan dan noodles, rigatoni norcina, and the sesame steak skewers. Everything was delicious, but the standouts were the dan dan noodles (rich, savory, and packed with flavor), the funghi pizza (crispy with earthy mushrooms and perfectly melted cheese), and the sesame steak skewers (tender, juicy, and coated in a flavorful sesame glaze). The hoisin-glazed pork belly bao buns were soft, fluffy, and packed with melt-in-your-mouth pork, while the rigatoni norcina was creamy, comforting, and perfectly cooked. The grilled gem lettuce was also a fresh, flavorful way to start the meal. For drinks, the white sangria and pomegranate ginger mocktail were both refreshing and delicious. Dessert didn't disappoint either, the flourless chocolate cake (with candied pecans instead of hazelnuts) was rich without feeling too heavy, and the churros were light, crispy, and perfect with the caramel and chocolate dipping sauces. We finished with cappuccinos, which were the perfect ending to the meal. 10/10 experience, we'll definitely be back!

Late to the party as I knew of Palette 22 for a long time but never dined. I went on a weekday for…read morehappy hour with a pretty decent appetite. The focus of this restaurant is on food and art. I saw a man painting when I walked in here and it was very detailed. It is a lively scene in here. Palette is a nice play on words for the art palette and palate for taste. They serve tapas (small plates) for a reasonable price. There is an all you can eat option in which your entire table has to order, or you can order a la carte. I ordered primarily off the happy hour menu which included the chicken slider, shrimp tacos, jerk chicken skewer, garlic wings and for dessert, I got churros. Most of the food here were extremely salty and did not agree with my palate. The shrimp tacos were the best thing I ate as the veggies gave the taco a refreshing taste. Not the most sanitary either as I found a piece of hair in my food. There is a parking garage nearby a block away.

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Mele Bistro

The scallops I received were cooked well but slightly salty from the blackened seasoning I think…read more The mushroom risotto was perfectly made. We really enjoyed the complimentary bread, however we had to ask the server several times to even get one basket refill. When it got busier it seemed like our table was slightly forgotten and we had to get up and find someone to bring us our check and get water refills. Overall the food was good but maybe understaffed that day

We sat outside and it was nice. They spilled something and…read morewe had to change tables. I ordered the salmon and it comes with 2 sides and he said I could not substitute a salad. So I ordered the salmon, mashed potatoes, and wilted spinach. I also ordered the salad separately. He came back and said there were no mashed potato's and we both had ordered it. I got the mushroom risotto instead. The fish was incredibly fresh. I would like to come back.

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Inca Social

Came here for the US/Australia world cup match. Had a great time. I'd say the best margarita in the…read morearea. I believe no happy hour deals during World Cup. Or at least during the game there wasn't. Had the empanadas. They were good, but $11 for the size I thought was a little steep. I would get them again, but they're a little on the small side.

I visited Inca Social today and overall had a very good experience…read more The atmosphere was excellent--warm, lively, and perfect for enjoying Peruvian food with family and friends. The Ceviche Carretillero was fresh and flavorful, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. That was the main reason I decided to give 4 stars instead of 5. The fried calamari was excellent--crispy, tender, and cooked perfectly. The picarones were outstanding and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The alfajor, beautifully shaped like the map of Peru, was the perfect ending to the meal and absolutely delicious. Overall, I enjoyed the food, desserts, and atmosphere, and I would definitely return. With a little less salt in the Ceviche Carretillero, this could have easily been a 5-star experience.

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Pork bao buns

Sakaki Izakaya

This is an awesome addition to the Clarendon area and I'm so happy something like this has finally…read morecome into the neighborhood. The food at Sakaki is full of flavor and the prices are reasonable for the amount. I think, after being twice, that the AYCE is not as worth it for me personally because I'm not a big eater, but it's totally worth it if you want a lot of variety and you have a good appetite. I really liked the rolls in particular. The service was excellent- it was a nice balance of coming over once in a while to ask how we were doing without coming over too much. The vibes are awesome with a really nice interior- definitely a nice place to go for a date,!just to go with friends to have a nice meal, or even to grab a meal alone since the center has a large area for single seating. Fyi- for the AYCE menu, note that once you put in an order for a round, you can't order for another 10 min so be sure to order enough at a time. Also, there is a time limit to the AYCE (I think it was 90 min). This'll definitely be a place I go to regularly in the future!

I missed lunch so AYCE sushi was very much needed! The silver level at $29 is a great deal with…read moreplenty of options including a variety or rolls as well as appetizer/side dish items. I tried as much of the menu as I could and the rolls and nigiris were definitely the highlight. I wouldn't recommend the crab korokke (too liquidy, and no crab that I could taste) or the karagge - save space for other items! The AYCE is 90mins and you can order every 10 minutes from a tablet. Service was FAST, they definitely weren't playing games. The restaurant itself is also super spacious and well decorated.

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Green Pig Bistro

We were there on June 12 for their Philippine Independence Day fund-raising. Both service and food…read morewere excellent. The staff made us feel like old friends and were very attentive. Additionally, the food was really great. We had both the filipino dishes which were to-die-for. We also had the appetizer and the fish which were perfectly done. Will recommend to friends and will surely be back. Definitely five stars.

The new(-ish) location is great -- roomy and airy, if a bit acoustically challenging. Food was…read moregreat last night -- favorites at the table were the deviled eggs, pork chop, pork belly gnocchi and ricotta ravioli. Problem? It was a Friday evening-- and they were NOT crazy busy, but the service was SLOW! Like crazy slow. I swear our waiter was avoiding us. A couple of our dishes were warm at best when they were presented -- clearly prepped and sitting in the kitchen for too long before they were brought out. So come for the food -- but don't expect it to be a quick meal.