Great place to visit. Wonderful place to visit no matter the season. Love the variety they offer…read moreand how tasty the soup was. I tried the Leek and Potato -- very hardy and well seasoned. Those working were smiling and I felt well greeted and serviced. The place was clean and well kept as well.

excellent variety of healthy, flavorful and nutritious soups...quality products...convenient…read moreHerndon location

My family and I met some friends at Yu Noodles for an early lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The…read morestore had just opened so we were seated immediately upon arrival. There is plenty of seating that is spacious and well setup, tables are not squished together where you feel as though you have no space to eat. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with many other retailers, so parking is a non issue. I always appreciate good food that is easily accessible without struggling to find parking while out and about with two young kids. We ordered various items from the menu: - Chicken Leg Noodle Soup - My kids loved this. The soup is flavorful and portions are large so perfect to split among two kids. - Pork Soup Dumplings - Solid option, soup broth inside the dumplings was delicious. - Scallion Pancakes - Deliciously fried to perfection. It comes cut into slices, making it easily shareable for the table. - Cucumber with Garlic - Simple dish, but the garlic sauce really makes it memorable. The staff here were great, they were extra mindful of dish placement near my young kids which I really appreciated. All items came out quickly and just as requested. I have visited other locations throughout the DMV and this location was consistent with what I experienced at other locations... friendly staff and delicious food all at a reasonable price. I would definitely come back again if I was in the area :)

The original Rockville location has been quietly earning its reputation, and the McLean outpost…read morecarries the torch without skipping a beat. For a self-proclaimed Chinese food snob, that kind of consistency across locations isn't just appreciated -- it's rare. This is the place I bring family and friends visiting from out of town when I need to guarantee both quality and a good time. No hesitation, no asterisks. That's a short list. The menu hits two lanes perfectly: bold, soul-warming noodle soups and dry noodles loaded with zesty mix-ins that slap just as hard. The flounder with sour pickled cabbage noodle soup is the move if you want something that's simultaneously bright, funky, and deeply comforting. The spicy beef brisket in golden soup is pure richness -- the kind of broth you'd drink straight if no one was watching. On the dry noodle side, the Chongqing dry noodles bring the heat and the complexity you want from that style. Don't sleep on the small eats. The scallion pancakes and soup dumplings are legitimately all-star -- not afterthoughts, not filler. One pro tip: pay attention to the rotating specials once you've locked in your favorites. And you will have favorites. Probably after visit one. Casual setting, family-friendly vibe, top-tier food. Yu Noodle earns a permanent spot on the short list.

Very casual place with decent food and nice servers…read more 1. You can simply go in. Never seen them full. 2. Food: decent. Remember this place is NOT a fine fining restaurant. calamari - not good soups- good 3. Drinks: okay. Takes them about 30 mins to bring a drink or comes back after 30 mins to let you know they don't have the ingredient. This part was truly annoying. mojito when it was made - was good 4. Nice big tables to meet in groups and you can actually do work here. 5. Big advantage here is you can really get some work done with not just drinks but with food. I guess it is their biggest advantage.

Came in to town on a work trip with my coworker and needed a quick, healthy bite to eat so stopped…read morehere after seeing how good the food looked. We each got the Union Cobb (5/5), me with chicken and my coworker with steak and split an order of sesame wings (5/5). The food was honestly delicious! The salad was incredibly fresh and flavorful with the perfect amount of dressing while the wings were meaty and crispy. The service was great, with the staff incredibly friendly. If I was ever in town again I would definitely stop back here!

Soup all year round and the food is always delicious and the service is amazing you can't find a…read morebetter place for soups

I had a pleasant lunch here with friends. Extensive list of soups on the wall, with two actually…read moreserved on any one day. I had the lentil soup and a jerk chicken sandwich, both tasty. My friends split the grilled cheese sandwich and chicken soup with herbs. They stayed for the carrot cake but I had to get home.

I had lunch here for the first time today, delicious food,…read moreattentive service, and welcoming environment. A mixture of seating options indoor/outdoor, tables and booths, they also have a small bar and what looked to be a nice cocktail list. I had the shrimp dumplings, the vegetable tempura and the spicy eggplant with shrimp and everything was delicious and I have plenty of food for a few more small meals, so I found it a good value when considering the ingredients and portions. We'll definitely return here and I recommend it to anyone looking for delicious Thai food in the McLean area!

"The most authentic northern Thai food in the D.C. area" is what a trusted friend who spent many…read moreyears living in Southeast Asia said about Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse. In the same breath, she also warned that service may be slow. However, that wasn't the case when I visit on a Sunday evening in July for dinner. Here's my experience. 1) Service: There's a small parking lot on the upper level of this strip mall in McLean. Walk down the stairs into one-room spacious Chiang Mai Thai Cookhouse. Once inside, I was greeted by a hostess and seated at a table for two. Throughout my one-hour stay, I was checked in upon. My water glass was kept full, and the check came to my table in a timely manner. 2) Food: Hungry, I ordered the papaya salad, tom ka soup, and the mango and sticky rice for dessert. I also ordered the Thai iced tea. Every dish was a little different from other Thai restaurants across the country. The papaya in the salad was thicker and not as soaked in the flavors. The soup had large, cooked onion pieces in it. The rice in the dessert was a slight green color. The Thai iced tea was more subtle. Despite the uniqueness of each dish, I enjoyed each one. 3) Space: Decorations color the walls in the one-room dining room. Unisex restrooms are in the very back.

My family and I came here to celebrate a joint birthday, and we had a wonderful experience!…read moreThe food was fresh, flavorful, and well seasoned. It was my first time trying fried oysters, and they absolutely did not disappoint! They were incredibly delicious and one of my favorite parts of the meal. I'll definitely be coming back for them. The atmosphere was also fantastic. The decor is adorable, and the music selection made the experience even more enjoyable. They played a mix of current hits and great throwbacks from the 2000s, which created such a fun and welcoming vibe. Our waitress was amazing. Even though she appeared to be having a long and busy shift, she consistently checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner. We really appreciated her attentiveness and kindness. The only downside was parking. There wasn't any available directly in front, so we ended up parking in the Walmart garage and paying $12. We forgot to ask whether the restaurant offers parking validation or a voucher, so that's something future guests may want to check on. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere made for a great birthday celebration. Highly recommend!

The food is delicious. My friend and I ordered the Lunch Bento boxes set A and B. Very generous…read moreportion with high quality sushi and gyu-don! The service is very attentive! Will come back again!

I had a surprisingly great experience at Flower Child…read more With such a wide variety of menu items, it was easy to find plenty of vegetarian options. I ordered an entrée with three sides: grilled vegetables, roasted heirloom carrots, and mac and cheese. Everything was made to order, so my meal arrived fresh and flavorful. The olive oil-roasted vegetables were simple but well seasoned and satisfying. The roasted heirloom carrots were unique as they were seasoned with za'atar and served with whipped feta, which added a delicious flavor. The mac and cheese, however, was just average. I'm not a big fan of gluten-free pasta, and I found it a bit too chewy. It also didn't absorb the cheese sauce very well, so it wasn't as creamy or flavorful as I had hoped. I also tried the draft kombucha, which was fine but nothing particularly memorable. The service was quick, even during a busy weekend lunch, and a staff member was friendly. The restaurant itself has a cute, welcoming interior with plenty of seating, so finding a table wasn't an issue. Overall, I had a really enjoyable meal and thought it was well worth the price. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Unfortunately the portion sizes are very small here and not worth the price…read more I always order the Steak entree with Mac & Cheese + Kale Salad (roughly $19). First visit I had no issues but the second time I came I asked why the serving was so small after showing a photo of my previous order and was told that I was mistakenly give a double portion. The manager and staff did work to remedy it which I was grateful for but sad to know that the average size is so small.

Great apps and ramen at affordable prices with fun decor. Excellent service too…read more .....

The ambiance was SO cute and we felt like we entered a corner of Japan. The service was okay. It…read morewas only one man and it took forever to get a water refill and the check. The food wasn't our favorite. The pork in the ramen was okay, the dumplings and karaage were just that, corn ribs were pretty good, pork cutlet with curry... it was half frozen, the beef salad was way too salty, and one of the most disappointing items: we wanted our friend to try the pineapple fried since she never had it before, but it came out on a plate vs in the actual pineapple and it was so plain. :( It seemed promising, but sadly, I don't think we'll be coming back...

My friends and I have made it a point to hit up every high tea in the area - this ranks in our top…read more3! The white glove service, super crisp clean and whimsical ambiance, mixed with an array of interesting treats made for an incredible experience. There were many people having a girls day, out with their daughters, and even having high tea as a family. Even if you don't know anything about tea, the servers there are super knowledgeable and will guide you through the process. Starting with the hand towel (so cool!) you begin feeling relaxed and refreshed. I chose to start off with the Gen Maicha, which had a delightful popcorn taste I couldn't get enough of! For my cocktail, I chose a simple bubby rose', but my friends said their cherry blossom flavored tea inspired cocktail was amazing. As you can see, they did not cut any corners with the high tea treats, which ranged from savory to sweet. The peppery pink spread for the scone was one of my favorites. The playfulness of the colors, perfection of the shapes, and subtle but perfect flavors all engaged the senses. I cannot wait to return. For the price point, this high tea was incredible. I highly recommend!

Honeydew pistachio tea Blueberry matcha…read moreWagyu meatloaf Harvest pie Beet waffles Dubai chocolate Polar bear mousse cake Everything was spectacular, from the seating and settings, to the experience, the captured moments of having tea time with your friends... It's nice. Out of all the things we ordered, my favorite was the Waygu meatloaf and the least is the waffle. I don't recommend ordering any type of waffles, it came out cold and even though they replaced it, it just got cold and hard quick, it was not good. I really enjoyed their tea! Felt bougie for the day and burned a hole in my wallet but it was well worth the experience. Definitely need to try at least once.

I've never heard of this place before, but I was in the area and was looking for food options…read morenearby. This shopping center is only a skip away from Mosiac District. My husband got the bone broth and I had the golden hot and sour broth. Delicious! I was so thrilled with our choices. The golden hot and sour broth was thankfully not too spicy. I enjoyed the different toppings in the soup. At the table, they had black vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce for you to enjoy wirh your bowl. The restaurant is very clean and I appreciated there was no loud music playing. In terms of service, we got seated and received our food quickly. A satisfying first visit!

This is my first time in this location and I believe these are franchises. The one that I went to…read morebefore was in NY. The soup and food are good here but maybe a few things to note. I was hoping for the shabu shabu experience where the ingredients were brought out for me to put in myself. At this location my food and others came in the stone pot already mixed and cooked. I guess if you were looking for "activity" I was, this was different. I don't know if we were supposed to specifically asked specifically and if it's available. We also tried the pumpkin cake which was good and chewy!!