My friends and I were in the Chantilly/Fairfax area last Sunday afternoon and was in dire need of…read moresustenance. One of them is always craving Korean-Chinese, so we decided to go to Hao By Haoru. The interior is really casual, perfect for a quick meal. They offer two different AYCE options, but we decided against it since we didn't want to stuff ourselves. 탕짬면 COMBO D | SWEET SOUR PORK & JJAM PONG - 16.99 Very affordable, and the portions are large. The tangsuyuk was pretty bland on its own -- the sweet and sour sauce on the side was a must, but even this tasted quite one-dimensional. The jjamppong could have been a bit more savory. It came with a lot of seafood and not a crazy amount of noodles, which I enjoyed. Overall, affordable and big portions, with food to take home. However, there are other Korean-Chinese restaurants in the area that I prefer.

I really like this place!…read more Have you ever been to this all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant? To be honest, I think the jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) is even better than the jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup). You can enjoy the all-you-can-eat option, or you can simply order individual dishes if you prefer. They also have plenty of spacious tables, so it's a great place to come with friends or family. Definitely give it a try!

It's been awhile since I've eaten here but I love coming here whenever I'm in Tysons for work…read more Today I ordered Pad Woon Sen which reminds me of the Filipino Pancit and Lad Na with Tofu! You can ask for extra gravy if you enjoy eating Lad Na with rice. The food came out fast and the service was great. I am eating an early dinner on a Tuesday so that helps, I guess. It's quiet because it's 4p, so the ambiance is really nice. Looking forward to coming back. Everything is always good here.

We were a party of 8 visiting on Saturday night. Showed up without reservation so obviously had to…read morewait for 30mins but the food was well worth it! The drinks, the red/green curry, the pad thai and pad kee mao were sumptuous! The ambiance is well thought through and if you are drunk enough, you can expect the ceiling decor to look like mushrooms. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant if you are in the Tysons area!

Maru Ramen & Korean Cuisine was really good, and I'd definitely recommend it (at least for boxes,…read moreidk about the ramen) I got the spicy pork lunch special, and the portion was great. It was around $18.50. you get a lot for the price. The pork was really well marinated, had a lot of flavor, and they were not stingy with the amount. It also felt somewhat healthy since it came with a nice variety of sides. The meal came with three banchan: bean sprouts, kimchi, and cucumbers. They were all good and nicely pickled. There was also a small miso soup, which was a nice touch. The sides made the meal feel like a great deal. You get rice, and the purple rice upgrade was free. The salad was good too. it was not the ginger-style dressing. The tempura came with four pieces, and it was actually crispy panko instead of just being soft batter, which is always a good sign. The sushi was good as well, and the California roll came with three pieces. The vibe was also really welcoming. It was still busy on a Sunday around 1:30, which makes it seem like people really like this place. I also liked that they had self-pour water, which is always nice for a casual spot. Overall, this was a great meal. The portions were big, the food had a lot of flavor, and the value was really good. I totally recommend Maru Ramen & Korean Cuisine.

Last week we went with friends for an early Friday evening dinner at Maru in Vienna. Maru has been…read moreone of favorite DMV restauarants. However, there was a sign on their day saying they were now only open for lunch. Of course, we were disappointed, but were quickly able to figure out that there was another Maru location in the Pan Am shopping center. I was familiar with Pan Am because I buy art supplies at the Plaza store there. So, we headed over to the Pan Am Maru. A friendly staffer promptly seated us. About half the tables were occupied. We asked out server what was going on with the Vienna Maru and she told us they were gradually shutting it down completely. However, the Pan Am Maru is not fully functional yet. They have a sushi counter but it won't open until next year. I also don't know if the current Pan Am Maru menu is the one they are going with going forward. But I do note it is smaller than the one at the Vienna Maru, noting in particular that the lunch options, such as the bento boxes, are not on the Pan Am Maru menu. If they have done away with the bento boxes, I'm not that interested in returning. Service at the Pan Am Maru was very good. The ambience is comfortable. We ordered Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Japchae, and the Katsu special. When they say the pork and chicken bulgogi are spicy, Mary is not fooling around. These dishes are hot spicy! Overall, each of our dishes were well-prepared and tasty. I also ordered the beef bulgogi steamed buns and they were excellent .

Yido Ramen and Sushi is a hidden gem. Tucked in behind some office buildings off of Route 7, it is…read moreworth the extra effort to find this restaurant. Today, we enjoyed the Boston Roll, which has shrimp, avocado, Kewpie mayonnaise, and rice. It was very good. The shrimp tempura roll was amazing. They topped it with a sweet chili glaze that kept you going back for more. We had the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls. They were fresh and tasty. We tried the California rolls, which were delicious. The salad was plain, but it was fresh and tasty. I thought their pork boa buns were good, but the meat was a little overdone for my liking. The fried calamari was excellent. The service was good and everything was packed to go safely in containers. This was our first time there, but definitely not our last. I hope to try the ramen next time.

Thank you to Yelp for showing us the Yido ways! I would have never known there was a restaurant…read more(let alone a really good one!) hidden in the back of a Tysons office building. Ever since we have moved to the Vienna area we have not been able to find a good old neighborhood sushi spot with reasonable prices, fresh fish, and low key vibes. I am happy to report that Yido Ramen and Sushi has all of the above. It looked like most of the people were here for ramen, but all of the rolls we ordered were absolutely delicious (especially the King Tuna!). Service was prompt and friendly and we loved all the k-pop videos playing in the background. We definitely will come back again!

Quick service, Amazing tom yum (never had it before) sour and sweet and perfect spice. My friend…read moregot the second dish and I tried some, it was pretty good with a good portion. They have good portions here but for the price it makes sense

Nalak Thai is a beautiful restaurant with both a great Thai menu and also a wonderful matcha menu…read more I stopped by Nalak Thai as I was craving khao soi, and saw that it was a recommended item on their menu here on yelp. Everyone was right as their khao soi did not disappoint. Their broth was so flavorful and completely hit the spot. My pleasant surprise at Nalak Thai though was their matcha selection. I ended up ordering a summer special item that was a southern peach matcha and oh my goodness it was soooo good! If you are a matcha fan I highly recommend their drinks as they are perfect in both the matcha color and taste. I would love to go back to try more of their drinks as they also advertise a matcha flight!

Hidden gem! A nice sit down restaurant with lunch specials and even happy hour drinks! Pleasantly…read morequiet with good service. Was pleased with the little appetite openers (pickled radish and peanuts) while waiting. Authentic and tasty, though I think they made it less spicy for us So

Chef Yan delivered the kind of meal that makes a celebration feel even more special. We started…read morewith the xiao long bao, which came out steaming hot with delicate wrappers and a rich, savory broth inside. Every bite had that perfect balance of soup, pork filling, and ginger-vinegar flavor that makes xlb so satisfying. The sizzling beef was easily one of the standouts of the night. It arrived still crackling on the plate, tender and packed with smoky, slightly sweet flavor. The tofu shrimp dish was another surprise favorite -- light but comforting, with silky tofu and perfectly cooked shrimp that paired really well together. For something more classic, the chicken and string beans hit the mark. The chicken was juicy, the string beans stayed crisp, and the garlic sauce tied everything together without overpowering the dish. To top it all off, the restaurant brought out dessert for my brother's birthday, which made the night feel extra thoughtful and memorable. Between the food, generous portions, and warm atmosphere, Chef Yan turned a simple dinner into a great celebration meal. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

Came here for the luosifen and stinky tofu!! Words that one never imagined belongs in one sentence…read more We ordered the beef shank luosifen, little spicy (spicy condiments available to make more spicy) and it was just heavenly. The from scratch broth, pleasant aroma from sour bamboo, crunchy string beans (wish there was an option to add!!) were phenomenal. Plus the tender yet collagenous beef shank cooked to perfection was phenomenal. Absolutely stick to your bones without the usual heaviness with big spicy noodle soups. No MSG headaches here, all the flavor is homegrown. The stinky tofu was also fried to perfection, with a side of Taiwanese kimchi. All the food was thoughtfully prepared and executed. We had our noodles fall apart and Yan corrected it immediately. She took the time to talk about her story of how she opened the restaurant originally to support her daughters college, her natural gift at cooking, and how her recipe was developed originally from a family one to what it is today. Just the warmest, most welcoming people. Even short staffed, we were impressed at how faultless and prepared from the heart the food was, warm and inviting the service, and leaving feeling like we just ate at our favorite auntie's house. Will definitely be back!!

My husband and I came in this evening (4/24/26) an hour before closing for dinner…read more He had been before but it was my first time. I cannot say enough wonderful things!! The gentleman who waited on us was very kind and chatty, and took the time to explain the menu and kept checking on us...he alone I would come back for...I love it when someone takes pride in their restaurant. The food was flavorful and so delicious! I had the brisket (A17, I think) and OMG so good! Had extra egg and it was pure perfection! My husband had the pig feet and he was very happy. I think we will definitely come back and soon! The food, service, cleanliness, and pricing are perfect! I'm wiring this while sitting in the parking lot because I had to get my thoughts out immediately! Thanks for a great Friday night date night dinner!

Visited here for dinner following the post Argentina v Spain FIFA Final game on Sunday at Mosaic…read moreDistrict (broadcasted on the gigantic outdoor screen at Strawberry Park). I was seriously craving Chinese food and needed wonton soup. NEEDED! Upon entering, my friend mentioned the fact the restaurant was empty wasn't a good sign and had a 3.5 rating. Well, don't let that deter you because some of the best Chinese restaurants have a 3.5 rating on Yelp (check out the numerous articles written about this topic)! I tried to persuade my friend but she opted out of ordering anything and wanted to wait to see if I liked my food first. My friend proposed that after I finished, we head next door to Sisters Thai so she could order her dinner. Well, for starters - the food came out fast and I devoured the wonton noodle soup within 10 minutes. The broth and wontons were so flavorful. Interesting choice that they used wheat noodles instead of the standard egg noodles though still loved it. I also like that the broccoli had a nice crunch. Yes, wonton soup typically has bok choy but the broccoli was great. My only regret is why haven't I tried this place sooner?!?! My friend thought I was rushing so she could eat dinner but it was just so good! It was a great portion as well. I gave her one of my wontons to try and she said "wow!!!" Once I finished vacuuming my wontons soup, we walk over to Sisters Thai, but I knew I had to try more food from District Dumplings. You would think I would have been full from the wonton noodle soup but I am a glutton. So, I ordered the pork & shrimp dumplings to go via DoorDash and picked them up as a to-go order and bought them back to Sisters Thai. I had no shame and happily took out the dumplings from the to-go container and put them on my plate. The dumplings were so unreal that they didn't even need to be dipped in soy sauce. They were good as is and flavorful! Even my friend wanted to eat the dumplings and asked for four of them. Luckily, the staff at Sisters Thai didn't make it a big deal but they probably saw that I bought outside food. I'm coming back for more District Dumplings!! I was so happy to have tried a new restaurant and kept pointing at the restaurant that this was my new favorite place. Strangers saw how happy I was and smiled (or maybe because I looked crazy). Will have to gorge myself next time in trying more of the unique dumpling flavors! Yum!!!!! +Wonton Noodle Soup-sesame oil, pork, shrimp, mushroom & wheat noodle +Pork & Shrimp Dumplings-chives, ginger & green onion

The food was delicious and came out quickly for our group of 10. You order your food at the counter…read moreand then they bring it out to you! I think the space is very clean and well kept. However, a self-service water station would be a great addition to this space. It was a little bit of an inconvenience to consistently go up to the counter and ask for water and water refills. Additionally, extra plastic bowls for sharing had to be requested as well. Maybe that would be good to have at the self-service station as well! Overall, the staff was friendly, but I think there are some aspects that could be incorporated to improve the customer experience. Thank you!