Astoria continues to be one of my favorite spots in DC. While the service can occasionally be a bit…read morespotty, the food and overall vibe are exceptional. Every dish I've tried has been mouthwatering, consistently flavorful and generously portioned. Some of my current favorites are the dan dan noodles and the garlic eggplant, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If I could, I'd eat here once a week.

Astoria is known for their Sichuan-style food and drinks, and we decided to come here for an early…read moredinner as a group. We knew it was stone crab season, so we were excited to include this in our eats - we ordered the Mala Lobster, which was prepared in fermented chili sauce with ginger garlic scallion; we also ordered the Pea Shoots (stir-fried in garlic; we liked that this didn't come 'watery'), the Walnut Shrimp (with a nice honey sauce with candied walnuts), Mapo Tofu (with beef, chili, garlic, scallions, and sichuan peppercorns), and the OG La-Zi (a fried chicken thigh with peanuts, chili, and sichuan peppercorns). My counterparts enjoyed their drinks, and the the bartending staff were great. Portions are generous and easily shareable! The space is beautiful, which is like a railroad-style; the staff were friendly and attentive. Metered and some restricted residential parking can be found in the area. +sichuan-style shareables +friendly & attentive staff +metered street & restricted residential parking available

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10…read moreAmbiance: 8/10 Chico is a must visit for flavor! Each time, I get the green beans and the cumin lamb stir fry, and they are bursting with flavor. Seriously. The dishes have complex flavor profiles, and the dishes come out steaming hot and fresh within 10-15 mins. The price is super reasonable, especially for Capitol Hill area. Though not the nicest/cutest ambiance, I've always found a seat inside Chiko. It's a great place to go that doesn't require reservations. Definitely check it out!

Came here for a girl's dinner and had a wonderful time!…read more We did the tasting menu, where we were served multiple different things to try. The pacing of each dish was phenomenal, where I felt like my friend and I were able to try and savor each meal. It's elevated Asian food, so it's delicious while also getting to enjoy the cultural experience of it all. It's a casual dining place, so it has a nice relaxed feel. Located in a pretty active location so parking can be a bit tricky. Give them a try! I had ordered from CHIKO through uber eats before, but this was my first time dining in and I had a great time.

I came on Tuesday which I realized is Dim Sum Tuesday where they have discounted items from their…read moredim sum menu! I'll have to try that next time, but this time I got the Ceviche Nikkei, Lucky 12 (4pcs of 3 different types of siu mai), and the Aji de Gallina. My favorite was the ceviche nikkei; it was so refreshing and the tuna was the perfect texture! Out of the three types of siu mai, the siu mai tradicional was my favorite. The pollo siu mai has like a salsa in it that was very unique but not my favorite. The Aji de Gallina was very hearty and comforting. The chicken pieces themselves were fine but the stew was so delicious. The real star of the show was the dessert: ponderaciones de kiwicha! The banana ice cream it comes with was phenomenal, it pairs so well with the cocoa powder! I would come back just for dessert! The ambiance is really nice! Decor is super cute, the light fixtures are really cool! Service was great!

Fun little concept of Chinese and Peruvian fusion food as the name suggests…read more I was eating by myself so I tried passionate fruit juice and the lomo saltado, unfortunately not the Chinese fusion food. The drink and food I'd say is pretty standard. The Lomo Saltado dish, however, I'd say that it's just a bit too salty, and the beef steak is slightly overdone, but only slightly. So I'd still give it a 4/5. Overall, I thought it's a beautiful space and nice dining experience and I'd still recommend it to others, just not on the top of my list.

This is a carryout Asian joint co-located in a pub named Hill Spirit Unlimited. There is very…read morelimited metered street parking within walking distance of this restaurant, and those spots are at a premium. You order and/or pick up your food. They serve Korean Fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, fries, bao, chicken tenders, and some Korean dishes. I placed my order online and got 8 wings, some fries, and street corn. They have a few sauces to choose from for your wings including soy garlic, spicy, Korean BBQ, or yangnyeom. I got the yangnyeom sauce on my wings. The staff there was ok. They did their jobs, not overly friendly, but not mean either. My food was ready in about 20 minutes. Even though there was seating available, I took my food back home to eat. My food was really good. The wings were crispy, and the sauce was sweet and spicy, as I like it. The corn was also tasty and very cheesy. The cole slaw that came with the wings was ok. It was edible, but I have had better. The fries were decent, but it is really hard to mess up fries, even though I have seen it done. This joint has an easy process for placing food orders. The food is better than average, and I really liked it. They lost one star because the service was just mehhhh or not memorable.

We came here for lunch. Had the pork pot stickers for an appetizer and they were crunchy and hot…read moreand we loved them! My husband ordered the spicy chicken fried rice and said it was very good. I had the soy garlic chicken steamed buns and they were fabulous! Worth a visit! You order and pay by QR code, but a server will take your order if you prefer. Everyone was nice and it was a pleasant experience.

Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots…read more Amazing food and good service. Probably one of the best spots we tried in D.C. Highly recommend and would definitely come back.

I made RSVP for this Korean restaurant on a Sunday evening...and it was bustling!…read more Despite RSVP for the main room, we got seated in an extended part of the room (more like an indoor patio?)...so frankly, the ambiance was a bit off for me. So was the overhead music. Guess I expected a more authentic Korean experience, but the place was more or less an Americanized Korean bistro. Still, the foods seemed authentic! We ordered a few things to share... Mandu, Dolsot Bibimbap, and this Ssam Board. For drinks, my husband got some beer (?), and I got this fruity cocktail (??). First, the positives! The Mandu was really, really good...and quite meaty! The Dolsot Bibimbap was good in that it came with a generous load of fresh veggies. Now the problems. The Bulgogi in the Dolsot Bibimbap was problematic. It was a bit too fatty...and too chunky...and just hard to eat. It was also a bit bland! They should have cut it up a bit...or provided us with proper cutlery, like a fork and a knife! This is a pet peeve of mine...but nowadays, hardly any restaurant gives you the full set of cutlery. Just fork, or just chopsticks!! Then the Ssam Board. While it looked luscious, I personally had a problem with the meat. While I love Galbi, cuts of Galbi was all-out rare. The waiter didn't even ask for our preference, by the way. If I knew it'd be prepared that red, I would have ordered something else. If it was medium-rare, for instance, I might have liked this dish. My husband prefers a much more rare cut of meat than me, yet even he thought this was too red. Also, I expected something more than raddish for sides. Not sure if this "Board" was worth $42. We also tried this Black Sesame Ice Cream dessert. I loved the flavor...but nothing too special. Service was a bit off as well. While friendly at our table, our waiter wasn't too attentive...especially in the beginning. If he stopped by our table earlier, I might have gotten them to bring back the Ssam Board to cook the meat a bit more. Frankly, I was underwhelmed with the foods, the presentation, even the service. Overall, there were just too many things amiss (or just underwhelming??)...so much so that I doubt I'll pick this place again.

The sushi was excellent. I really like the concept of comparing the old school sushi with the new…read moreschool sushi. The chef had some interesting combinations and reimagined ways of preparing a traditional nigiri style fish. I sat at the bar and the service was great. The strawberry dessert at the end was a really cool surprise. Especially since strawberry ice cream is my favorite. The Restaurant also had a relaxed cool vibe to it. I would definitely go here again.

Really enjoyed going to this place for was for the sushi brunch which was great I thought the…read moreselection of food was good and the drinks were great value. Sushi is definitely the star of the show and there are a bunch of options. Service was very nice and quick. Inside the restaurant looks great normally it's more of a food hall except on Sunday.

My expectations were high on Tiger Fork, and I won't say we were let down, but I certainly didn't…read moreleave impressed. Overall it's not a bad spot, but it just didn't exceed where I hoped it would, and while the food didn't really shine, neither did the service. The space is really awesome, and the menu gives you a lot of hope. But fewer hits than expected. The Crab Wontons were out, the jeau lanh (sp?) was not bad, but not that great, the char siu pork was my favorite, but the fried rice and noodles were not cooked at a high enough temperature to taste remotely authentic. Cocktail list looked awesome, cocktails were all just fine, we had 4 of them. Best dish was the monkey bread for dessert! Probably won't be back, but not a horrible spot.

I have been waiting to try this resturant for awhile and it did not disappoint. I won't say the…read morestaff at the front was as warm and welcoming as I would like for a resturant of this caliber but I guess they also don't have to be warm just help me be seated. My waitress was great she was super sweet and super quick with assisting us with our meal and breaking down what we were thinking about ordering! We started with the crab wontons they were really good and the main attraction for everyone when I posted it on social media. We got the fried rice it was delicious, the bbq platter is honestly the best option you get all the meats except the duck which I will need to go back and have. The potatoes were out of this world ! When I saw it on the menu I truly wasn't that excited once I tasted one I was mind blown. The flavor is so unique and so hard to wrap your mind around it's truly bursting with flavor. The cucumber salad is also really good. They deserve every Michelin star that they have been granted the food is truly just that good. I would absolutely recommend coming here. The resturant is clean as well as the bathroom

Ordered delivery over the weekend and was pleasantly satisfied. I started with the hot and sour…read moresoup -- very flavorful and well-balanced, though the portion felt a bit small for the price. Still, it delivered on taste. The chicken with broccoli was the standout of the meal. Fresh, well-cooked, and nicely seasoned, it felt simple in the best way and easily the highlight. The fried rice was solid and enjoyable, though lighter on vegetables and add-ins than you might typically expect. Overall, a good, dependable meal that does exactly what it should. Straightforward, comforting Chinese food that's especially well-suited for an easy weekend delivery night. Solid four stars, and I'd order again.

Amazing sushi. The staff gave us a free roll. My friends got chicken and noodles and some combo…read moresushi. They had wonton crisps with the soup. Lots of seating, charming nice staff as well. Totally check it out. Lots of fish in the sushi, huge menu, and the place was clean.

We dropped by after my wife was in the mood for ramen. I am glad we did. We arrived at 6:00 pm…read moreon a Tuesday before it got crowded. Most of the tables were taken but we were seated right away. We ordered the Edamame and House Smashed Cucumber. The Cucumber had the right amount of tanginess. The Cheng Du Spicy Wonton stood out. The spicy sauce that they came in was an excellent accompaniment. We finished off with the Reren Signature Ramen. It really hit the spot. The ambience is very casual. We were tourists but it seemed a lot of locals were eating there too. We would definitely come again.

I've been walking (or running) past Reren for a while. I've had their soup dumplings through Uber…read moreEats, but hadn't tried their entrees/Lamen yet. I ordered the Kung Fu Noodles and really enjoyed them! I appreciate a noodle soup thats also packed with veggies (hello, Bok Choy lover here), and the the kimchi gave the soup an added layer of glamor and crunch! It's advertised as spicy, and I was asked if I was ok with spicy after I ordeeed (which I appreciated), but I honestly didn't find the soup very spicy at all! It was pretty flavorful though. I'd get it again. I'm also looking forward to trying other items like their Dan Dan Noodles.

The food, service, and ambiance was amazing. Our server Vonte was so sweet and took very good care…read moreof us. She was polite, very knowledgeable on the menu and the drinks. Everything she recommended was exceptional. I will definitely be back and recommend this restaurant to anyone who are thinking of trying.

Had such a great experience at Philippe Chow DC! From the moment we walked in, everyone was super…read morefriendly and welcoming, which set the tone for a really nice family dinner. Alex, our server, was great-- attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Big thanks as well to Endry and Gustavo, who kept our table clean and organized the whole time. You could really tell the team works well together. The live jazz was such a nice touch and added to the overall vibe without being too loud--just perfect for conversation and enjoying the evening. And the birthday dessert surprise at the end was the cherry on top! Such a thoughtful gesture and really appreciated. Overall, amazing service, great atmosphere, and a memorable night. Definitely recommend!