located in a large shopping center with pay for parking garage…read more I was sat by the hostess right away, I had a choice of wherever I wanted to seat, plenty of seating. there is also a bar area with available seating my waiter doubled as the bartender. he was amazing, friendly, attentive and considerate. he made my drinks immediately. you're given a fresh moist towel at the table to clean noodles, soups and dessert came pretty quick, the only thing that took a little longer to arrive was my bao buns, which you have the option of having it steamed or pan fried. all were delicious. 2 separate single bathrooms

We went to Yunnan by Potomac Noodle House for a late brunch on a weekend. It was easily accessible…read moreby metro and not crowded when we went. The space is airy, filled with light and felt modern and beautifully designed. Decided to do the Endless Table Essentials Tier ($44/guest) with some drinks (+$1 each). I felt like the food in this tier was pretty good value - highlights were the xiao chi platter, the char siu specials (perfect char), pork wuharou, and little pot mixian noodle. The food came out a little bit slow despite the restaurant not being full, which contributed to us eating less than I expected to during the 90 min res. But, for AYCE the food quality definitely beat my expectations. Would skip the crispy garlic rice as it was pretty plain and the souffle pancake (honestly more sponge cake than souffle?). I've heard the Braised Beef Lu is good so I'd come back to try that next time. If you're looking for a modern asian brunch/lunch spot, definitely recommend checking out this restaurant!

Thanks to IG for the recommendation of trying out this spot. This spot is like a Viet Chipotle. You…read morecan choose a bowl they have set or your can make your own. The service was really great! They were patient and answered all of our questions. The vibe is very modern and cozy. It may look small, but there is a lot of seating upstairs. I made my own bowl with a side of the chicken broth. Bowl was good but what really caught my attention is the BROTH! I would come here just for the broth! lol. That's what really gives my review 5 stars. I highly recommend this spot!

I got the focus bowl for the protein. Got pork belly and chicken teriyaki. The pork was delicious -…read morecrunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Didn't care much for the teriyaki chicken. Veggies were fine and it was filling. Would return to try other mixes. The packaging is pretty nice!

The appetizer calamari is a must try. Tender, crispy, delicious (a bit numbing spicy flavor; mala)…read more Authentic peppercorn. Real squids. Wow huge improvement from the rubbery calamari they offered before. That's truly a pleasant surprise when we placed our order this time. Underneath the calamari is a bed of crispy chow mein noodles. Yum!

Always a solid spot for a meal. The restaurant is always clean and I always have good service. One…read morething to note is that not all of the seating is comfortable. I would ask for a booth/regular seating if you don't want to sit on the high top stools. I tried the mushroom and eggplant bao for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I could definitely eat more than two of these. The chicken katsu curry is a generous portion size and I took some home. My only note is that I would prefer more curry sauce for a more even sauce to rice ratio.

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

When I'm craving pho, Saigon Saigon usually hits the spot. I typically order the large dac biet…read more The portion is generous with plenty of meat, though at times the meat can be slightly overcooked, and I wish there were more raw cuts added at the start so they cook properly in the broth. That said, the broth flavor is excellent and stands on its own without needing sriracha or house sauce. The noodles are great, and the vegetables are always fresh and good quality. Consistency is a strong point here, both with the food and the service. The staff is friendly, quick, and accommodating. The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and the full bar is a plus. The summer rolls are tasty, though a bit on the smaller side.

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Lots of people at the bar but not many diners around 8…read morePM. Was going to try their Japanese Ramen, but it didn't really hit the mark for traditional Japanese Ramen compared to the Ramen shops. Does it hit the spot? Sure because it's tasty but the noodles, the broth, the ingredients when compared to authentic Japanese is not quite there. Also tried the spicy beef pho. It really wasn't that spicy a lot more water down probably for more Americanized taste. I personally enjoyed it because I was actually afraid it would be super spicy, but it was more that it wasn't very aromatic. That was the missing piece for me.

They're were out of everything and I couldn't get a chance to try it. It's an airport and flights…read morecome in and out-if you're going to be open-you gotta have supply for the demand. Maybe on my way home I'll come back and get to try it.

I might be in the minority here but I liked it lol. I think the whole context that it's airport…read morefood matters here. If I was served the rice bowl in a restaurant, I'd probably give it some side eye but compared to MCdonalds or something, iam glad I choose this. Sure, the rice bowls are kinda visually unappealing. The taste was fine. I'd come back here for the bao. Don't expect an authentic experience, but if you want a dumpling and you're at the airport, this will meet that craving.

After working for years nearby this small bodega below a Crystal City apartment building, I finally…read morewent with my eight-year-old daughter. With an impressively high Yelp rating, I was disappointed to hear the new owners say the glowing reviews are from the previous owner (though I respect the honesty). Despite that, we really enjoyed our visit. The new owners live up to the legacy. First of all, the service is excellent. An older man makes the food and who I assume is his daughter takes the orders. Both are kind. At the end, she gave my daughter a granola bar for free. The menu is a mix of Korean food and the small market in the back sells Korean products and more. It's very fun to browse and pick up some snacks and treats. My daughter loved the juicy grape fruit snacks. To eat, we ordered the Japanese curry and milk tea. Both were full of flavor and made with love. "This is my new favorite meal of all time," said my daughter. She devoured the bowl herself! There's a small parking lot in front of the cafe. It's within walking distance from the Crystal City Metro.

For lunch this past Sunday, a few of us stopped by Paramount Cafe since they actually have 卤肉饭…read more(Taiwanese braised pork over rice) here. Who knew that there would be a cafe in Pentagon City with this option? The interior is a bit cramped with many cardboard boxes piling up. We were able to order the food at the counter and waited about 5-10 minutes before the food was ready. BRAISED PORK OVER RICE (卤肉饭) - 15.49 Lots of rice, more rice than I could finish with the amount of braised pork belly they give. The pork was very fatty, which made it tasty and juicy, but it wasn't very saucy. There were two halves of a bokchoy and half of an incredibly boiled egg, which was meh. Still, I finished all the toppings and maybe a little less than half of the rice. I was full, but $15.49 for the food was not worth it. Overall, 3.5/5 but bump it to a 4/5 since there's a scarcity of food like this in the area. They sell other comfort Asian dishes too, like coconut chicken cutlet rice and Japanese eel rice.

I love their food, but their service is HORRIBLE. First, the security denied me from going in, once…read moreI got in they took forever to take my order. They took forever getting my food and then rushed me because they were closing. Good food, but horrible service.

Always a pleasure to visit Shōtō whenever I'm passing through DC…read more I remember when they first opened and they have remained consistent since then. Top Tier food and excellent service per usual. The Miso Cod remains my favorite.

I came to Tiger Fork with a friend on a Wednesday. We had reservations and were seated immediately…read more The restaurant is in an alley so a bit hard to find. But it's BEAUTIFULLY decorated. It's a very trendy restaurant and was really packed especially for a weekday. The food was good! We shared the Grandma's Chili Crab Wontons, slightly above average. The combo fried rice, soooo delicious. Probably some of the best fried rice I've had in a while. Then we shared the Tea Smoked Duck Breast which I didn't love. I'd definitely go back to have some more fried rice and try some other dishes!

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.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

McNamaras is great. I stopped by here late night like 9pm…read more I asked for recommendations and server said stout burger which is a deconstructed burger with mushrooms and mash. very tasty and easy to eat not messy. I got a carrot cake for dessert and it was awesome too. the beers were poured heavy and the price is lower than a lot of places I've been to. overall good service good food laid back atmosphere. recommend.