The spot is a food hall hosting for variety of restaurants. In the middle of the venue there is a…read morelarge bar area which is actually "The Spot". I did not have any libations since it was not opened during my visit but it's on my list of endeavors. I'm not sure if the bar offers food or if you have to order from one of the available restaurants and bring your food to the table. This review is merely to speak on the venue and a later review is coming once I visit the bar during opening hours.

Ordered food here, then had it picked up…read more I had a cheesesteak egg roll, that was good. Had some kind of wonton soup. It was slightly spicy Had a chicken tender wrap- it was soggy Friend enjoyed the Jerk/Caribbean food Food Hall has a lot of options

An amazing lunch option that I recently discovered because I was craving Japanese food. The donburi…read moreMoriwase is essentially their bowl that has everything on it and it was delicious. Next time I will definitely be getting the sake don as their salmon was surprisingly fresh. Service was quick and nice. The restaurant itself is perfect for a solo lunch because there is a ton of seating upstairs, self order kiosk, and self serve water.

Food is good here and the prices are decent. However, a few months ago I ordered their Sakedon and…read morespecifically noted no ginger due to an allergy. My order arrived with the full regular load of ginger. I attempted to find the person responsible but was directed instead to one of the owners who called me personally and we spoke about the importance of attention to detail with these type of issues. The owner assured me that it is just as important to him and his staff and I left that conversation feeling good that my concerns were addressed properly. Fast forward a few months later, and I place the same order for Sakedon as before and noted no ginger due to allergies. Not only did I get the same full load of ginger in my order but my second order of Donburi Moriwase was missing, but instead an order of Chicken Katsu Curry was in its place. I guess this was an "in-ordered replacement...or retaliation for expecting a business to do their due diligence with safety issues concerning orders? Not sure about that, but they sure didn't hesitate to take my money. As I stated earlier, the food is good for a decent price but this type of BS is part of the reason why people get fed up with establishments. I plan on taking this issue to the Health Department, but at least wanted to throw some caution to others out there. Good luck and watch very closely what is being thrown into your food.

Great sushi spot at the outskirts of Old Town Alexandria. The food is great, the fish is fresh, and…read morethe prices are not inflated like in other places in town. I really liked that there is free public parking around the corner where Trader Joe's is located. Overall a great place for a quick affordable bite with great ambiance.

Always a positive experience. It starts off with free parking in a garage right behind the…read morerestaurant. Seating is generally available, with a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. Servers are friendly and helpful, with a fair amount of options. Interestingly my wife tried the oroshi tonkatsu (my normal go to), so I tried the beef gyu don. My wife really enjoyed the oroshi tonkatsu, and I found the beef gyu don to be tender, very flavorful, and had a wonderful amount of pickled ginger, so I was set (very satisfied). Our meals were rounded out with miso soup and a salad.

Great 5* option. My…read moretwo go-to options are the Gin Ramen with Beef Bulgogi or the Tan Tan Men with Spicy Minced Pork Marinated. Both have a pork broth. One is with egg noodles and the other wheat noodles. This time, I had the Gin Ramen. So, so good. Great flavors, toppings, and noodles. Spice it up if you want. The atmosphere is fun too. Always busy especially on weekend nights. They have a nice bar seating too. Small TV option always seems to have a game on. Definitely on my rotation for great places to dine. Give them a try. Let me know what you think!?

We paid our first visit to Gin Ramen on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all. There's…read moreabundant inexpensive street parking within a block or at most two blocks, from the restaurant. Service was great. We ordered several dishes, and they were all very good to excellent. We especially liked the fried brussel sprouts, which were flaky, tasty and crispy. I loved my steamed pork bun. There's just something about the texture and flavor of a steamed bun that I'm just wild about. The onion pancake, which was actually three little pancakes, was tasty though a tad oily. We also ordered an avocado salad, tuna tartare and tonkastsu ramen. The garlic in the ramen was decidedly strong. But overall, this was a great experience and we want to return.

I really enjoyed my experience at Toki Underground!…read more Toke Underground a small bar and restaurant in the H st corridor which seems to be most well known for its ramen offerings. We got there nice and early on a Friday to enjoy the happy hour which is available from 4-6 on weekdays. As a part of happy hour they had several cocktails and small bites for $10 or less. I had the pumpkin spice spritz and an order of the fried chicken bites - both were really really good. I'd order both items again. For awareness, they limit dining in to about an hour and a half - because the restaurant is fairly small, they want folks to make their seats available for other guests pretty quickly. They weren't rude about enforcing this time limit, but they definitely tell you up front and quickly gather your orders/plates to help move you though the meal quickly. This is a nice date spot - it's coziness would make for the perfect ambiance in you're looking to grab a bite with that special someone. Pro tip: Be careful not to walk past it! The signage outside isn't the best, so it's very easy to miss the door completely (as I did).

TLDR: would recommend, decent ramen. Appetizers are great and the drinks are well made. Definitely…read morenot good for a large party size due to restaurant size. Servers are very attentive and come by very often. Must Try: Shrimp Naruto Atmosphere/Setting: very small place with dim lighting. This isn't the place to have your birthday celebration with a Partiful of 20 people. It's moreso catching up with a friend or having a good meal after a long day alone. Food: it's a ramen spot but honestly I've had better ramen but this one is pretty good. I think the appetizers are moreso the star of the show ! Appetizers : Shrimp Naruto (10/10) , Brussels Okonomiyaki (8/10) , Yuzu Rootbeer Wings (6/10) Shrimp Naruto is phenomenal , literally my favorite. I wanted to like to e wings but they were too soft for my liking. If they were fried harder or had a bit more of a crunch I'd rank them higher because the flavor is there. Drinks: both drinks were great !

I have to be in a particular mood for sushi, it's not something I get often. I work a block away so…read moreI randomly ordered Takeshi online and by the time I got there, it was ready! The place is very cute and quaint but I ate back at the office. The woman working the front was so sweet and made sure I had everything I wanted. I've never had a sweet potato roll, but it was DELICIOUS. Spicy salmon is always a go to for me and it didn't disappoint either. I'm also a big lover of seaweed salad. Altogether I was full and felt like my money was well worth the lunch. I'll be back soon!

I loved it. Felt like i could imagine what it would be like to eat in a small place in japan.read more

Went during HH (5-7pm), had the Sake for $20, and then had chicken thigh, fried garlic, fries, and…read morebrussel sprouts with pork! Would definitely fried garlic again, and the brussel sprouts! Fries were filling but nothing massively special. Just a good bang for the buck

We are here for work and one of my colleagues wanted to come here…read more It's located upstairs so remember to take the stairs on the left side. Super cool looking restaurant. As soon as we reached the top of the stairs, to the right is an amazing bar. Darker warm lighting in the whole restaurant. There are a few tables to the left of the bar, that's where we were seated, and more to the right and there's bar seatings as well We shared all the items ordered and enjoyed it all. Gyozas had wasabi on it so be careful but it was amazing with layers of flavors. The rice pot was more than enough for 4ppl to share with tons of meats and seafood inside. Like a paella but Japanese. Meatballs were underestimated but it delivered. Tasted amazing we had to order another one. Most items are one order, one item so ask before ordering. Service was perfect. Waitress always checked on us and food came out very timely.

This place is always consistent. The menu has enough variety, but not too much to be overwhelming…read more My go to items are the spicy miso ramen and the shrimp tempura. Everything is so fresh and delicious. I always leave full and satisfied. The service is always pleasant and quick. The environment is really chill and relaxed, makes for a nice relaxing stop in the area.

Delicious shoyu ramen with pork slices and boiled egg; wonderful karaage bento box; chicken katsu…read morecurry rice, and yakisoba (noodle without soup). Nice new decors on the wall: apparently hand made dedication showing love of ramen. It's by Miyabi. In one display there are adorable small items such as earrings and key rings. In the other display there are cute plates of Doraemon! Fast and efficient (we placed our order in person and waited 10-15 minutes while getting grapefruit tea next door at Kung Fu Tea).

Ryu Izakaya is literally the bomb. I have been 2 to 3 times in the past two months, and it has…read morequickly become one of my go-to spots. I usually go for their happy hour, which I love so much. Not only is the food great, but the interior is so cute and the ambiance is amazing. It has that cozy, intimate vibe with really fun decor, and they also have a larger dining area if you are going with a group. I have gone on weekday evenings for happy hour, and it has never been too crowded, which makes the experience even better. This place honestly feels like a hidden gem that I want to gatekeep but cannot. I always order the crunchy spicy salmon roll, smoked salmon nigiri, salmon nigiri, and tamago nigiri, and they never miss. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and well made. I have also brought friends here who are picky sushi eaters, and they all loved it, which says a lot. Definitely a spot I will keep coming back to and recommending. If you are looking for good sushi, great vibes, and a solid happy hour, this is the place.

They have really good flavors and a good happy hour. Attached to a motel, the bathroom situation is…read moreinteresting in that you have to leave the restaurant and go upstairs into the motel bathroom. The food and service were.l generally good but nothing stood out. I enjoyed their inari flight. The fried oysters were nice. Definitely go for their instagrammable drinks. Lychee martini was the star of the meal.

Ginger at MGM National Harbor…read more I recently stopped by Ginger before a concert at the MGM, and the convenience alone made it an easy choice. Since it was my first visit, I was excited to try something new, and overall, it was a solid pre-show dinner experience. My dining companion and I shared the Ginger Salad, Edamame, and Crab Fried Rice topped with a soft-shell crab. The standouts were definitely the salad and the fried rice. The Ginger Salad was fresh, flavorful, and one of my favorite dishes of the evening, though I do think the portion was a bit small for the price. The Crab Fried Rice was delicious, generously portioned, and easily shareable. The soft-shell crab on top was a nice touch. The edamame, however, missed the mark for me. It was a little overcooked and fairly bland. The menu mentions crispy garlic, but I wish it had been incorporated more as a sauce or seasoning to better distribute the flavor throughout the dish. For drinks, I ordered the Castaway, a refreshing gin cocktail that paired perfectly with dinner. My dining companion enjoyed a glass of wine followed by a skinny margarita. Both were well-made and helped kick off our concert night. Service was good overall, and our server was friendly, but we did have to ask for a few items multiple times, including a straw and the edamame. Nothing major, but it did stand out. The restaurant itself is spacious with attractive décor and beautiful views of the promenade. It's a versatile space that would work well for both date nights and larger group dinners. My only disappointment is that there isn't any bar seating, which would have been nice for those looking to grab a quick bite or drink before a show. One thing I'd love to see added is sushi. It feels like a natural fit for the menu and would give guests even more options. The prices are definitely on the steep side, but that's somewhat expected when dining inside the MGM resort. Overall, Ginger offers a pleasant atmosphere, good cocktails, and a few standout dishes that make it worth considering if you're already heading to MGM for a concert or event.

We went here as a family of 7 celebrating a birthday. It was gorgeous and we were seated in a more…read moreprivate section to allow for more comfort for our large family event. The staff was very helpful in deciding what to pick and guiding us through the menu. However, as good as the items are, I do not truly believe that it matches the price point. They were good but lack luster in seasoning in some aspects and the presentation was mediocre for what it was. This is a great restaurant to try for the vibes and ambiance of dining in MGM but being so close to a hot spot of asian dining, there is plenty of better options within the area.