Nihao is consistently solid which is one of the many reasons to come here and get an amazing meal…read more We always get the dry fried red pepper chicken which is AMAZING. It is super spicy, not for the weak. This time we also tried the pan fried shrimp dumplings and the dry fried green beans. Both good and the green beans were especially flavorful. Attentive service, individual dishes come out while it is still hot instead of being held, waiting on the rest of the food. Appreciated that. The restaurant volume is moderate. You can have a conversation but also ear hustle if that's your thing. Super chill vibes every time I'm here.

Update: The more I…read moreeat here the worst it gets? They only have a few standout items in our opinion. The AYCE made things taste mediocre. I wouldn't say this is the best Chinese food but it's definitely satisfying and nearby. The only items we do like here: Duck spring rolls Bamboo fish Egg drop soup Cucumber salad

Nasime offers a thoughtfully curated 7-course tasting menu that goes far beyond a traditional sushi…read moreexperience. It's a delicious journey through different forms of Japanese cuisine, from raw dishes to grilled, fried, and even a comforting soup course. The setting is intimate, with just a few seats per seating, which makes the experience feel personal and unrushed. Each dish is introduced with care, offering insight into the ingredients and preparation and adding an extra layer of appreciation to the meal. We opted for the sake pairing, which complemented the courses beautifully. Standout dishes for us were the sashimi and the wagyu beef, both incredibly fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. That said, every course was truly delicious. Nasime is a wonderful spot for a thoughtful, peaceful dinner and an especially great choice for a date night. Reservations are required through Resy, and I definitely recommend coming hungry--you'll want to enjoy every course.

This is not simply a meal, it is a full experience. The service was an even better part. This tiny…read morerestaurant offers a wider reach back to its Japanese roots. The saki was paired superbly with each course. The menu changes regularly.

My go-to spot. Love the food. The warmth. The people!…read more It's consistent in every possible way. And my favorite spot to take friends who rave about other pho spots... yeah right.

We came to Caphe on the recommendation of some friends, but left disappointed…read more Some of the good at Caphe: the crispy roll is indeed excellent and the vermicelli fine. However, the young male staff is rather rude and indifferent. First, off there is a Wi-Fi available "Caphe Guest" (see photo). I asked one staffer what the password was, because Caphe is in one of those sections of Old Town where wireless access, like Verizon, is notoriously poor. The guy gave me some garbled answer and walked away. Alrighty, so I asked another staffer and he said he didn't know what the password was and walked away. That leads up to my order of chicken pho. I asked for no cilantro and that same waiter repeated my request for no cilantro. But when the pho was brought to my table, the green in the pho looked suspiciously like cilantro. I asked the waiter about it. He looked at the pho and said it was not cilantro. I took a sip and quickly determined there was cilantro in the pho. When I tried to get my server's attention, as he was standing in back of the counter, he saw me and haughtily turned away. So, I took the pho up to counter and asked that my order be remade. To Caphe's credit, Caphe did correctly remake my order.. But the pho broth was brown and had an odd canned flavor. It just wasn't very good.

I brought my daughter here for her 21st birthday! It was a very last minute decision as it was a…read morework/school day for everyone so it was pretty late by the time we arrived. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing. The server had to get permission from the kitchen to serve us, which was understandable, as we had a group of 6. We were sat downstairs near the bar and served with very friendly service from Christian. They even brought out cake for the birthday girl and allowed us to have her open her gifts. Christian also assisted my daughter with ordering her first drink from the bar! The food we ordered was amazing! I got the bucket of chicken for myself and my 10 yo, while others at the table tried the shrimp and grits and some amazing side choices like brussel sprouts, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes. I appreciate the wait staff, the cooks, and the management for making this day special for my girl especially at the last minute :) we will be back for more food and great service!

Made brunch reservations at this spot for my nieces birthday. Found parking upon arrival and we…read morewere seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice vibe and décor, but has too may steps for me, not good if you plan on getting lit. Our server was amazing, she was very knowledgeable and professional. Food wise: The cornbread was good, it came out pipping hot, with butter melting. The pork belly was my favorite.... Omg the Pork Belly was the star of the show---it was so sticky and sweet, the eggs and potatoes were pretty good, nothing extortionary. I was a bit skeptical about the eggs being from a carton, since I didn't see any white in the eggs. The chicken was so greasy and slightly soggy on the bottom. I don't think I'd order that again, the waffles were pretty good. I feel like the chicken and waffles are just great for show, in my opinion that dish didn't really deliver what I thought it would. I would return again, the chicken did not discourage me. It could've just been a bad day. I would recommend giving this place a try.

The broccolini was delicious. The fries without the old bay seasoning were good…read more I appreciate another server Coming to give our table water while our waitress was busy. Noel our server was AMAZING.

Tuna tartare appetizer saved the table from a 45+ minute ticket turn time on Monday night…read more. grateful our server made the suggestion to get the appetizer for something quick as he knew the kitchen was getting full... not his fault about the timing but quick skills on suggesting the appetizer We got crab cakes which were perfection, full of meat and absolutely delicious and blackened salmon, also perfectly cooked and delicious. The one down fall, a mouse in the corner of the bricks above our table, an employee came to see what we were standing up looking at ensured they'd call the exterminator.

Excellent food! Authentic Chinese cuisine with an…read moreimaginative twist. The waiter was attentive and accommodating to our 5 year old daughter who was not in the best mood.

I have now made it to six Peter Chang restaurants in the DMV!…read more When I was looking through the menu I must have missed that it was a Peter Chang restaurant. I only saw food items that looked really good. It wasn't until I saw the bubble pancake did I realize. So of course we ordered the bubble and bento to begin. Loved the variety in the bento box and wished that it came with at least two of the soup dumplings, siu mai, and har gow. You just can't share a soup dumpling! We ordered the chow fun and salt and pepper shrimp. This was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. The chow fun will always be my favorite childhood noodle dish. The shrimp was nice and crispy. And for any non-alcoholic drinkers out there, they have a lychee drink which was very refreshing. My only complaint is that with a party of seven, we were told that there was a $20 deposit per person for a reservation. Our reservation was for the non-busy hour of 4:30 p.m. I can understand large parties of say 20 or more in which you will be taking up a good portion of the restaurant but this policy is a first for me. Parking is available in the paid garage on the same block.

Today was my first time there and I had such a great experience. There was a huge line and we were…read moreasked if we would like to sit in the lounge as there were tables available and we obliged. The service was fantastic. There was only one server and a bartender, and there were a lot of patrons however she was so great. The table had shrimp cocktail (no lemon wedge ), crab balls, prime rib, potato salad, coleslaw, a crabcake sandwich (GIGANTIC), and crab imperial. Everything was delicious! We had to get dessert to go bc the portions were gigantic and we were FULL. The rice pudding and the strawberry cheesecake were EXCELLENT! 2 things: - the shrimp cocktail did not have lemon wedges. However, the cocktail sauce had such a good flavor with the right amount of horseradish, so that made up for the lack of lemon wedge. I know I probably could have asked for one, but it was just so good either way. - the au jus that came with the prime rib tasted like A1 steak sauce. I am used to a traditional au jus. However, the prime rib as AMAZING, it didn't need sauce!!!! The lounge area was like a typical bar with sports showing and betting on screen. It was welcoming and great. Thank you, Ramonia! I hope that is her name because that is what I just saw on the receipt. Everything came out fast. The service was excellent. Food divine. I am most definitely going again.

I met my friend and her daughter - it's her daughter's favorite spot - here on a busy Saturday…read moreafternoon. We were blessed to have CINDY as our server!! ! SHE WAS AMAZING!!! We definitely came hungry but when I say how those Incredulous CRAB CAKES won the game?! I only ordered one crab cake that I ate on for 2 days! The green beans were yummy too lol We also had (steak) fries that were yummy and mashed potatoes (meh). We also ordered dessert to go. The GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE was delicious!!! My friend's daughter took home the coconut cake and said it was YUMMY !!! I give CINDY 5 stars for making our dining experience FANTASTIC!! Otherwise, it was SUPER LOUD in the dining room. We could barely hear each other lol Oh sorry I didn't take pics! I was so hungry when the crab cakes arrived at the table that I just dug in lol

Food: fine! I tried the edamame which was served promptly and with a generous amount of salt. The…read moreeel and avocado roll was garnished with a classic bbq sauce, and the tuna and avocado roll felt fresh. The sushi had more rice than I'm used to, and each slice was a little thick, so I would've preferred a few more thinner pieces. Drinks: I had the oolong tea and it came in the cutest tea pot. It was HOT, which was nice given the cooler weather. Service: attentive!! As a solo diner, I almost felt that folks were checking in a little too much, but it's great to see that they want to make sure their patrons are taken care of Ambiance: this place is casual, great for meeting up with coworkers or friends. And it wasn't too busy. This pan Asian restaurant offers a little something for everyone. Pricing reflects restaurants in the area, but their happy hour is quite enticing (they call it crazy hours).

I've seen this place for a long time and have not had the chance to try them until this weekend…read more Fast service but it was an early day so nobody was really there Clean facility Good service Good prices and selections We ordered the following: Note that all of the rolls were fresh and delicious! Shrimp Tempura- AMAZING! My favorite of the group. The shrimp serving was generous and the roll had a beautiful taste and texture. Philadelphia Roll- Very tasty and fresh Tuna Roll- My second favorite. It was tasty and fresh Overall, I truly enjoyed the selections and look forward to returning

Wren was such a great experience. The ambiance is beautiful, with great music, a nice crowd, and an…read moreoverall upscale but welcoming atmosphere. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Everything I ordered was delicious. The cod was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the torched salmon roll was delicious as well. I also ordered the short rib, which was very tender and packed with flavor. Between the beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food, I'll definitely be back. Wren is definitely worth a visit!

Beautifully open spaces and fantastic food & drinks made our birthday dinner special for everyone…read morein our party of five. Service was gracious elegant and easygoing. We want to come again and highly recommend it!

One of my absolute favorite cocktail bars in DC, and probably of all time! Feels like a bar…read morestraight out of Mexico City, with an intimate vibe and cool, natural decor. Everything here is top notch, from the drinks to the service. I've been twice, both times without a reservation since we went on the later side, and we were seated within just a few minutes. You can tell the bartenders put a lot of care into what they do - from explaining what goes in the drinks, to even explaining the best ways to enjoy them. Lights of the Night Market is super special. It's perfectly balanced and an experience to sip on - savory, smoky, earthy, and a touch of sweet. Run Bing with Nai Nai and Cafe de Olla (their play on clarified milk punch and an espresso martini) were also great. Such fun little touches too, like candies that come with some drinks. My friends enjoyed Sabanetas and A Trevete Te Te last time. The baked Alaska shaved ice is also one of the best desserts I've ever had - layers of flavor and texture and again, an experience to eat! I love everything about this place, can't wait to go back and try more of the food.

We had dinner planned nearby and I saw this place on the map. There's a $20 reservation charge but…read moreit gets applied to the final bill! Definitely recommend reserving since the space is smaller so walkins seem harder to grab. We were sat at the bar and I loved the space and decor. The lighting was really nice and cozy. The staff were really helpful with recommending items. I gave a flavor profile I was looking for and he recommended lights of night market Light of the night market: if you're a coconut water of pandan fan, this cocktail was so good and so smooth. It was really refreshing and had a nice Smokey flavor as well. The aftertaste was of the pandan and coconut and it was sweet without being sweet at the same time. Totally recommend to anyone looking for a "sweet" drink that isn't also overly sweet or syrupy A travete te te is a great punchy tart cocktail with guava as the main flavor. This one was really summery and paired really well with the shaved ice (also guava) The star for us was the baked Alaska. Initially the photos online is what drew me to this and I was okay if it was gimmicky but omg this has genuinely been one of the best desserts I've had in a really long time. The outside is toasted marshmallows and inside is really delicate shaved iced with guava syrup. At the bottom there's matcha cream with like a chunky strawberry jam and coconut jellies. Literally kept getting better as we ate. I usually find marshmallows too sweet but paired with the rest of the dessert it was all so nicely balanced. Would 10/10 come back just for this.