I love the Tan Tan Men here -- it's so creamy, rich, and full of flavor. If you like spicy food,…read moretry the Gekikara Miso Men at the highest spice level, but be careful because it is really spicy! The restaurant uses a self-pay machine at the entrance. You order and pay first, then take your number and choose a seat yourself. It's simple and convenient. The owner, Pason, is incredibly kind and welcoming. He's Japanese, and his wife makes the noodles in-house, which makes the ramen even better. The noodles have a great texture and taste amazing. To finish, I had the crème brûlée and a matcha oat milk drink -- both were so rich and delicious. I will definitely be back again!

Ordering is simple. In the front there are 2 touchscreen iPad-like devices you can place your order…read moreon and pay up front. If there issues a staff member will assist. If eating in grab a number and enter it in with your order. Dining room has plenty of tables for eating. Water and cups are at the bar area for self serve. Food cans out quickly. My companion liked his vegan tan tan ramen. I got the classic menri dashi shoyu ramen. Hard to say what the star ingredient was, both the broth and noodles were excellent. The noodles were hand made and had a great texture and chew. The broth was rich with a depth of dashi chicken and kombu. Taste was clean. Tender thinly sliced chashu, seaweed and greens rounded out the bowl.

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

We were craving ramen and came across Otosan while driving in McLean. The restaurant is pretty…read moresmall and can seat maybe 10-15 customers. The parking is even more limited so you might have to drive around a little before you can find a spot. Once you get in, you will quickly notice the fun vibes from the restaurant decor. The service is pretty fast and helpful if you have questions. We ordered the black garlic tokatsu and spicy miso ramen. Even they the bowl was filled to the rim with broth, noodles and toppings, the flavor was pretty average. Everything worked well together but there really wasn't anything flavors that stood out. The meat could have been a little more tender. They offer a nice Japanese beer and sake selection which is nice to pair with your ramen. Worth checking out if you are in the area.

Place was recommended by the hotel I was staying at…read more Started with hibiscus fizz. Tried the highly recommended five spice green beans. My waitress said they had taken them off the menu but there was such an outcry they brought them back. The green beans had a very light coating on them and were delicious I can see why people complained about them being taken off the menu It also came with a trio of dipping sauces. The sweet chili was good but the green onion one was amazing. The bulgogi steak was very tender and delicious.

I've always enjoyed the food at Hawkers, but the service--especially with takeout--can be hit or…read moremiss. I ordered the Basil Fried Rice, which is described as coming with egg, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables. I specifically requested no egg, no chicken, and double spicy green sauce on the side. Instead, I received plain fried rice with no egg, no chicken, no shrimp, and they didn't include the double green sauce I requested. Paying $15 for what was essentially plain fried rice was pretty disappointing. To make matters worse, the "green sauce" they did include wasn't even the usual spicy green sauce you get when dining in. It looked more like finely chopped green onions than the actual sauce. I also ordered Yaki Udon and requested double spicy green sauce with that as well--and once again, it was missing. It honestly felt like no one actually read my order. They seemed to go off muscle memory instead of following the modifications. Removing the shrimp entirely when I never asked for that just reinforces the impression that my order wasn't checked before it went out. The pickup experience wasn't much better. My order was sitting on the pickup shelf, clearly ready, but I had to flag down the host to retrieve it while a staff member stood just a few steps away. It would take less than a minute for the takeout staff to greet guests, confirm a name or order number, ask if anything else is needed, and hand over the order. The food at Hawkers is good--that's why I keep coming back--but the consistency of the takeout service needs work. Reading orders carefully and giving a little more attention to customers picking up their food would go a long way. Great food, but the execution and service didn't match.

Went to dine in to Akira this past weekend for dinner. It wasn't busy at all but it was the perfect…read morerainy weather to have ramen. Went with my usual tonkotsu and I would say it's still my favorite on their menu. Not the best ramen I've had but pretty good for the price. Also ordered takoyaki and it looked really good but just took it to go. The parking lot outside is really limited and almost all full but on the weekends street parking is free which is nice. I noticed they added more crane games in the front entrance but they only take dollar bills. Be sure to bring loose change as the employees can't help exchange anything for you.

Before checking out with online order make sure you check out the auto tip ( that's on me 12 sec…read morelater) like this place and the employees are nice BUT pay your employees more upfront OR make this a giant optional screen for takeout. I'm getting Pho next time of walking into my other Ramen spot next time. It cost me almost 45% more and I'll order in person next time.

"Who Knew Ramen Could Be So Perfect!!" JINYA is truly the definition of noodle euphoria on every…read morelevel !!! Their service is so delightful and everyone was awesome throughout the evening. The North Bethesda location is definitely second to none in the JINYA pecking order ( No shade to the DC location ) The ambiance and outside atmosphere takes this location to another level !!! Now let's be honest... the spicy chicken Ramen with broccoli added tipped my tastebuds over board and left me enjoying the spicy broth once all the noodles were gone. This is hands down the best Ramen ( noodles ) presentation and flavored filled dishes you could get on this side of the equator ( And YES I have tasted Ramen from other entities up and down the east coast ) And to my surprise... their non-alcoholic beverages were extremely tasty ( and advertised very well by the server ) Perfect location... Perfectly blended drinks and out of this world Ramen dish !!! See for yourself

A restaurant the whole family can enjoy! The little pickiest one tried ramen and LIKES IT. We…read moreenjoyed the outside seating in the large pagoda and good service. It wasn't too busy (we went when they first opened to avoid the crowds) so it was pretty peaceful despite the busy streets. We also enjoyed some mocktails and highly recommend the strawberry mint one! I also love how at this location they give you garlic cloves and a press at the table so I can put ALL the garlic in my ramen. So good!

It's delicious and the $20 special is amazing for the price. I just get the original with the…read moreoctopus balls but my sister got the chicken with it and she said it was delicious too.

Did a quick order to pick up for my friend and I. They're known for their soba noodles but to be…read morehonest if you don't eat it right away foods gets really cold. So carry out isn't the best option. I like the classic and they give you a good portion of food (but you can always add more toppings if you want). It's really busy on the weekends for dinner so not an ideal time to go. Lunch or week day options might be better.

Keep in mind my review is based on very limited information. I had only one sushi roll, but it was…read moregreat. There were a lot of great sounding rolls on the menu but I only had one so I could go check out the Baked Bear ice cream sandwich place after!

Salmon was super fresh. It was Easter Sunday and not busy which was a relief for us as we were…read moreavoiding the crowds. Nice size portions and comfortable atmosphere.

Haven't been here for a while. Went for a lovely Friday lunch. They have good lunch specials…read more (Mon-Fri) Their sushi plates we have had are really tasty compare to many in the area. Their service is always pleasnt. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, quantity, taste, and service. Parking can be tight when busy. The ambiance is casual and atmosphere can feel small when busy. Otherwise, our experiences have always been excellent.

What we got:…read more Yakitori - 3.5* only docking 0.5 points because of price ($5 for 2 skewers). Taste was pretty good! Gyudon (donburi) - 4* I wanted it to be just a tad saucier,l but other than that it was good flavour. Spicy bulgogoi (donburi) - 5* great as always!