Dooby's

★★★★☆ 4 (751) • $$

"A cute study spot in the Mt. Vernon area! They have a rotating selection of syrups that are great in drinks, especially in their matchas. I got the maple brown sugar caramel syrup in my matcha, and my friend got the lavender vanilla syrup in hers, and both were great with the flavors of the syrups clearly coming through. The only con to the matcha is the size is pretty small for the price, so I wouldn't be coming here for my regular matcha fix, but it is a nice treat. The spicy-g mac and cheese is a highlight of the menu, and comes in a pretty big portion for its price, which was pleasantly surprising. The portion of the Spicy Korean Street Style Noodles was also very large and enough to take home for leftovers for me, but leaned a little saltier than how I would typically eat, especially with the Spicy Garlic Chicken as my protein. The pricing is reasonable at $15 for the noodles. Another highlight on the menu for me has been the kimchi potato salad, which is perfectly tangy and a great fusion dish. Service was quick; no complaints from me!The WiFi works pretty well and there are plenty of seats, but the volume is a little high for a good study spot without noise cancelling headphones if that's what you're looking for--but it's definitely a great brunch spot on the weekends."

Sushi Sono

★★★★☆ 4.1 (549) • $$$

"I came by with friends before a concert at Merriweather. We picked the restaurant randomly but I was surprised by the quality from the moment we walked in. The servers are extremely kind and welcoming, and the decor makes you feel like you're in a real sushi house. The sushi was amazing. High quality ingredients, well prepared, and good prices. Some of our group got non-sushi dishes too, and they came with salad and miso soup. The quality was high and again, it seemed like a great deal for the price. I wished I lived closer because this would become a go-to for me!"

Ekiben

★★★★★ 4.7 (292) • $$

"Came here to say for some late night grub! Eminem is lacked in the Hampden area of the city. The entrance we used would be considered an alley in Baltimore terms, but that didn't dissuade us one bit!Three was a metered parking lot right outside the entrance, which was great given the limited parking available on the street as this is a very popular area.Upon entering, we came upon an entryway that was plastered with anime which was an unexpected surprise and created a cool vibe ambience. We chose to get our order for carryout and proceeded to order the item that has been getting a lot of good hype: the chicken sandwich! There was seating available .The staff were pleasant as we placed our order and the wait was justified as our food was cooked to order.They had a public restroom, which is a good thing, for use by its customers.Our sandwich was piping hot on a fresh roll with a delicious coating that accented the chicken just right. The pickled side item was not lost on us either: fresh, crunchy, and a great treat to go with the sandwich. Sorry I didn't get a chance to show the sandwiche, as I was half way through when I thought about it, but trust me, it was good!All in all a great place to grab a late night bite or visit for lunch/dinner. And I won't forget to show my sandwich the next time!"

K Manna Rice Factory

★★★★☆ 4.4 (289) • $$

"What a cute spot and concept! I loved the rice bowls and the amount of food that comes with your order. Their small menu surprisingly has great options to choose from. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying other menu items!"

Curry Place

★★★★☆ 4.1 (332) • $

"First time to try this joint. Very casual cozy little restaurant at a strip mall in Germantown. Hubby and I had cravings for Indian cuisine. This is near the New Grandmart International grocery store so it's perfect location for our purposes. The staff were so friendly and professional. It was a refreshing experience. We got the assorted platter that had chicken tandoori, samosa, lamb and veggie patties with a side of tamarind and green chutney (cilantro and mint). Every bite was delicious! The samosa had crunchy pastry on the outside and perfectly cooked. Lamb and chicken were full of flavor, marinated well. I got the butter chicken and he got the curry chicken. I tried both. I prefer the butter chicken but both were delicious. We got a side of naan and mango chutney and pickled veg . They went together well. Overall a wonderful experience and will definitely come back. I got the Gulab Jamin to go so I'll keep you posted on that dessert! Come try this place."

Sushi Nari

★★★★☆ 4.2 (304) • $$

"small restaurant but great food and great hospitality! Would come again. wished they had more individual nigiri options but they do have sushi+nigiri dinner sets"

Noodle King Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (322) • $$

"Meh. Food was fine, but not as good as others have described. Others have said that it is worth paying double what you would elsewhere, but we just didn't find it to be very special. Maybe it was an off night for them.Also, when did places start filling wontons with shrimp instead of a pork mixture...?"

Red Maple

★★★★☆ 3.6 (372) • $$

"We used to go to Red Maple regularly. There were some minor irritations but the service and food were good. Then staff changed and along came Covid and we stopped going there. Recently our favorite Chinese restaurant closed and we hadn't been able to find a replacement. Rich suggested we give Red Maple a try again. On a Sunday afternoon it was quiet when we got there. We got a seat in a booth in the bar. It's usually quiet in the bar area and we like to sit in a booth. A waiter came shortly and brought us water and took our drink orders. Rich had a tall beer and I had a Mai Thai. They have delicious Mai Thai complete with an umbrella, orange slice or more recently a slice of star fruit. Our first time back I ordered the salmon tempura with miso soup and Spanish rice. Miso soup can be very bland but their's is very good. The salmon came on a sizzling platter with sliced onions and peppers. Much like a fajita platter, delicious. Rich had Pad Thai and he liked it but it was not my favorite. Our second trip I had the chicken teriyaki and it was very good but I preferred the salmon. And on our third trip I had chicken lo mein. The portion was huge! I ate until I was full and we took the rest home and shared it for dinner. On our second visit Rich had a bento box but decided on our third visit the salmon teriyaki was the way to go. There service was perfect. We had a waiter the first visit and waitresses the second and third. It was nice to have good experiences at Red Maple and it has been added back into our regular rotation of favorite restaurants."

Edorrito Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (240) • $$

"Service here was quick. Kiosk ordering only- no speaking with the service members. Made it difficult to decide what to get with it being my first time there The food was decent- I liked the dumplings and egg rolls. I got a sushi-rito and it was just okay to me- tasted more of the seaweed than the pork and toppings inside. Next time I would get a bowl for sure, they looked great."

Kong Pocha

★★★★☆ 4.4 (217) • $$

"I got the boneless sweet and spicy fried chicken ($25.99). It came with fries and a salad. The chicken was very good - crispy and flavorful. They also gave a 4 complimentary side dishes of kimchi, pickled radish, tofu with a chili sauce, and green beans and cabbage. That was nice to eat while we waited for our chicken to arrive. Our server was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. The kitchen is open until midnight so I can see how it is a very popular spot for college students, which seems to be most of their customers. In terms of the ambiance, it was very casual. There is a bar up front with Korean BBQ plates. They also have there own private parking lot, which is a plus!"

Kiku Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (203) • $$

"started out a tiny bit skeptical due to the prices - the portions are HUGE!agedashi tofu was good, my first time trying it though so i won't rate ittuna mango avocado roll - for 8.99 my expectations weren't huge but the roll was massive, more like a gimbap. it was a little harder to eat but yummy.sashimi deluxe - the cuts were pretty generous and the waiter helped us identify all the fish :)burrito - my dad finished half and was already pretty full the restaurant is cozy and warm, really enjoyed my meal and will definitely order less next time their portions are huge"

Thai Meric Eatery and Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (182)

"Husband was craving Thai food and Thai Meric was just around the corner of where we were.Pros-The restaurant was beautifully decorated that my kids thought of taking a photoshoot in the front. LOL -The space was quaint but spacious and clean -They do have a bar area where you can sit and hang out-The service was very attentive, friendly, and accommodating-Kids menu! Just smaller portions of some of the common Thai dishes-Food was delicious and presented in a lovely way! The kids and I adored the heart shaped rice. What a nice touch! I had the green curry and it was spiced perfectly, not too overwhelming. My son loved the pineapple fried rice and ate majority of his plate. My husband ordered a duck dish and he was very pleased. He said the duck was crispy and not soggy.-Ordered the lycheetini and a bourbon drink. Both were very delicious-Plenty of parking in the lotWould love to visit Thai Meric again!!"

Tsunami

★★★★☆ 3.5 (297) • $$

"Love the ambiance of this restaurant even on a Tuesday night. A perfect date night spot, even though I went with some friends. The star of the show was the braised pork belly appetizer; it was sweet, savory, tender, with so much flavor in a single bite. I wish there was a meal with this same meat and rice! The chili garlic edamame was amazing too! The sushi was good too, some rolls were better than others, but I wish there was a larger menu. There's only a handful of chef rolls. Drinks were strong so you're getting your moneys worth! Overall, had a good time and will be coming back!"

Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (350) • $$

"The food was very good! My favorite was the General Tso's shrimp. I was able to try about almost everything my family ordered and no complaints. The presentation was also very nice to look at."

Saigon Palace

★★★★☆ 3.9 (233) • $$

"we have family that lives in town and so we usually get here every time we come. The pork vermicelli is one of our favorites. I also love spring rolls. The food is consistently flavorful and tasty. Wish I had one back home."

Indochine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (240) • $$

"Best Pho I've had in Baltimore!!! It's so flavorful. excellent staff!! We went twice on our vacation. I'll be back in May 2025."

Sushinado & Teriyaki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (181) • $$

"I was kind of craving a bento box from a Japanese but did not want to pay a premium ($18+) and did not want to travel far from the Hyattsville area. So I decided to give this place a try since it's close, has pretty good reviews and the prices seemed reasonable. I got the combination teriyaki bento to go and it included shrimp, chicken, and beef teriyaki with 4 california rolls and house salad (ginger dressing). I paid around $12 total, which wasn't bad for the combination one. They didn't have any miso soup or any types of soup in general except for Pho, which I thought was kind of odd. But realized they weren't a full out Japanese restaurant. It's more similar to those quick Japanese teriyaki places in the mall. Anyways, the portion was pretty good and the teriyaki was flavorful- just the right amount of sauce. I wish the california roll was less dry, however. Overall, this place is not bad and could be the place for me to stop by whenever I want quick teriyaki."

Grace's Steak & Seafood

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (305) • $$

"Came here to meet a friend for drinks. We sat a a high top table. We had to ask a staffer to clean the table off. He gave us menus, then we sat for quite some time before someone came to take our orders. We promptly received our drinks. We ordered Prosecco, which came in a mini bottle and the green dragon mixed drink. The green dragon was way too strong for me to drink. I asked for some pineapple juice to cut the liquor. I still wasn't able to finish the drink. I also ordered shrimp pad Thai which was great but need a little more fish sauce. Overall I would definitely recommend the restaurant."

Buns N Rice

★★★★☆ 4.4 (159) • $$

"Really great food and very fast service. We've never had a bad experience. I recommend the Bulgogi and the bowls, love their kimchi too!"

Fuji Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (173) • $$

"Customer service - 5 out of 5Wait time - 5 out of 5Atmosphere - 5 out of 5Cleanliness - 5 out of 5Food quality - 4 out of 5We have a special tradition of indulging in a delightful sushi boat the night before embarking on our vacation. However, this year, we deviated from the norm and savored it on the evening after our vacation, coincidentally the night before my son's return to school. As always, the hostess and servers were incredibly pleasant. The restaurant, not overly crowded, ensured that our drinks, appetizers, and entrees arrived promptly. The familiar casual and serene atmosphere embraced us. While most of our sushi rolls were delectable, unfortunately, our beloved favorite roll missed the mark with an off-putting flavor, which was truly disappointing. The server promptly replaced it with a freshly crafted one, but regrettably, it failed to satisfy our taste buds as well. Both the server and the chef tasted the sushi and found it to be normal, despite our disagreement. Consequently, it was graciously removed from our bill. Despite this minor setback, I must admit that our overall dining experience was enjoyable.With a score of 24 out of 25 stars, this restaurant maintains an A rating."

East Moon Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (311) • $$

"It's been a minute since I visited East Moon! Time for a new review! One of my besties made our way in at around 2. It was relatively empty so no waiting which is always a plus. We decided that we were going all out! sushi, yes! Entrees, yes! Drinks, absolutely! So let's get into it...I got the Bahama Mama which was a tropical and refreshing delight. She got the Pinot Grigio which was crisp and clean. 5 stars! The California roll with a little spice and shrimp tempura were right on point! Spicy where it needed to bring the kick and crunchy where it needed to bring the crunch! Great presentation and just delicious! 5 stars! So on to the entrees, which oh by the way were still under the lunch prices! We selected Mongolian Beef, Shrimp Panang and Chicken Pad Thai. All the dishes were filled with fragrant flavors and just over the top scrumptious. We agreed we LOVED them all but our favorite dish was the Panang Shrimp. Ooh! The curry was the bomb. It must have the coconut, and some other earthy goodness, with plump juicy shrimp, onions, broccoli and peppers. We tried to eat it all but our bellies failed us! Thankfully we were able to split the leftovers for another meal.Since this was a lunch menu, we also got the salad with the yummy ginger dressing. Our check was really next to nothing considering we got the works! Really I have no complaints at all!!"

East Moon Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (252) • $$

"Been awhile so I thought it was time to update my previous review. I'm happy to report that East Moon is still a top choice for me in the Ellicott City/Columbia area when it comes to great places to eat. The staff treats me like family and the food portions are generous, flavorful, and fresh. I've been coming here since they opened many years ago and I can always count on them when I need a fair priced, tasty meal without a lot of hassle. I can't say enough good about the people who run East Moon, everyone is kind and beyond friendly. Even recently I was offered freshly brewed, hot tea and a bowl of egg drop soup while I waited for my order as I was just getting over a cold. You don't find that sort of care nor attention to detail in most restaurants, which is unfortunate. East Moon gets a solid 5/5 stars from me. If you haven't given them a try yet, do it! If you've gone and had an occasional off experience, it's definitely a fluke. I had to laugh when I read some of the reviews about them, opinions like "I just thought the noodles were not the flavor I like" etc. and some folks leave less than honest reviews. No one is going to like every single dish at every place they go to eat. That's expected. But one thing you can be sure of is that while East Moon isn't perfect, they do a wonderful job and always make it a point to take any feedback with understanding and a willingness to improve if necessary. I've rarely had to give food feedback that was less than great in MANY years dining there. Simply out, it's a top place to eat, the food is largely delicious, they're clean, and the staff is simply AMAZING! So what are you waiting for? See you there!"

Lemon N Ginger Asian Grille

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (248) • $$

"Nice place! Very cool aspect where you can sit on pillows on the floor but we didn't see that so we sat at regular table. Place is clean, nice bathrooms too.Food came quick and tasted good. Got the beef negimaki app which was fine but nothing special. And got some sushi rolls that tasted good.Server was nice and attentive when needed. Would definitely come back again."

Rainbow King

★★★★☆ 4 (164) • $$

"Every time we come here (mostly on weekends) it's never packed and I can't understand why! This place is really good probably the best sushi in this area. We always get the edamame, shrimp tempura roll, double spicy roll and rainbow king dragon roll and everything is always so fresh. Underrated!"

Taste of Taj Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (169) • $$

"The family came in for the lunch buffet and we were very excited to find all of our regular favorites and everything was delicious! The tandoori chicken wasn't at all dry or tasteless (as it can be prone to be), it was wonderful! They had chicken chilli, my husbands favorite and the spice levels of everything were good. We've been to other buffets that were so spicy the kids couldn't enjoy anything. The kids enjoyed the Tikka masala, pakora and samosas especially. Oh, and the naan was a big hit, extra buttery. The interior appears to have had a "dress down" but it's still nice and I think we'll be returning for a dinner to check out the other menu items."

General House Asian Cuisine and Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (169) • $$

"Met a friend here for some All You Can Eat (AYCE) sushi! The menu includes appetizers, rolls, sashimi, sushi and special rolls! You can also use that menu to order drinks. Seaweed salad is a staple -- I started with that and picked some of the new rolls on the menu. One was their new Flamingo roll, which was spicy and flavorful. There were two other new rolls on the menu, but I forgot what they were called, and I can't find the menu online... darn! I got red snapper, red clams, bean curd (so delightfully sweet), sweet potato rolls, white tuna and a few other things.Overall the offerings were delicious! Let's talk about some other elements of the restaurant... the first things you see when you walk in are a bar and a nice-sized aquarium. There are a bunch of tables to sit at which can easily fit 4 people. There are some bigger seating areas in the back. The service was good throughout our experience... the only turnoff for me was the bathroom area... even though it was separated by a curtain, I could smell it. I know it was the bathroom because when I went back there the smell got stronger. Aside from that I'd recommend this spot to anyone around."

Asean Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (249) • $$

"Some seriously good food and the lunch special is a bargain at $9.25, especially since it's a lot of food and comes with one side dish. So my friend and I met for our monthly lunch and I had a little trouble finding the right entrance to the parking lot as it goes through a Royal Farms lot. But once I got there, there was plenty of free parking.She was already seated, but as soon as I joined her our server appeared to take drink orders. I was mildly surprised that her Diet Coke came in a can with a glass of ice. I guess they are really geared toward takeout, although the dining room is spacious and nicely decorated.We decided to try the sweet and sour spicy cabbage starter, and it was so good! Crunchy and fresh, with a few red peppers tossed in (I did NOT take even a nibble!) which gave it a nice kick. We each kept back a bit to take home.I opted for the Hunan Pork with an egg roll as my side; she chose the chicken in hot garlic sauce with soup. She knows my spicy tolerance and said the chicken dish was probably a bit much for me, so I didn't even sample hers. The pork was excellent, with tender crisp broccoli florets and tender pork in a mildly spicy mushroom sauce. So yummy and a lot, so I have another meal tomorrow. :) Of course, both our plates came with sticky rice and I don't eat much of that, but she took some home for later. The server was pleasant and on top of things without being pushy; we actually sat for an hour after eating, just talking, and there was no pressure to leave. Of course, for a while we were the only table; it might be very different during the lunch rush.There was a moment of confusion when our bills came. I had asked for separate checks and they were provided, but the server seemed mildly disturbed when I wanted to use my debit card to pay. He asked, "Do you have cash?" I almost never do. My friend does. So I said I could pay both with my card and she would give me her cash but in the end, the server just took my card and her cash anyway. I left a larger than usual tip because it was good service and also to maybe make it worth their while to pay for the card usage.I would go back if I was in the area, but I do live a bit too far for takeout unless I want to reheat the food."

Fusion

★★★★☆ 3.7 (181) • $$

"Fusion has the best fresh sushi. It is definitely worth the 25 minute drive to get there. Everybody is so nice and professional."

Katana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (176) • $$

"It was empty there was barely anybody in there and the service was super slow. I had to find the person to pay my bill. The food wasn't great. The smoked salmon was entirely way too flavor and it's something I eat often. I was not satisfied with the food or the service once I left, my stomach was hurting so bad and so the person who I ate with."

Mi & Yu Noodle Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (165) • $$

"I've lived at the rotunda / icon and figured if I'm that close to home I should probably just make food at home, until one day when I was coming back from a long day of errands and looked through all the menus in the area and decided to check out this place. It far exceeded my expectations!! Great, quality food!!My only suggestion is either bring it home and dump it into a larger bowl so that you can mix it, or ask for another container, as they shove it FULL! You EASILY get your money's worth!! Highly recommend!!!"

Green Leaf

★★★★☆ 4 (138) • $$

"Always a great meal. Attentive and friendly service. Really great people. Always a family favorite for special and casual occasions. Our go-to meals always include tuna tartar and one of the anniversary rolls. This visit included the three-year anniversary roll...hard to beat. It has seaweed salad, octopus, and tuna, served over a sliced tempura rice roll and all served on a plate. The other 15 anniversary rolls are also a real treat. Sometimes it's hard to decide, but this day three-year won the day."

Anh-Mazing Banh Mi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (108)

"I came to the common kitchen indicated on what I was going to have for lunch. I walked around all the different restaurants that they had here. I finally decided to try the Amazing Bahn Mi. The food here tasted fresh and flavorful. The BBQ pork is definitely tasty. I been here a couple of times and have not tried Bahn Mi. It was recommended by others dinners, so I will come back to try it."

Pho D’lite-Yummy Asian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (155) • $

"The reviews here make me scratch me head with such confusion. How does this place have 3 stars!? The pho here is great, and tastes a lot better than the other pho restaurants near by. They have happy hour during weekdays on their Pho and Thai iced tea. I've been coming here for awhile and I believe this restaurant was run by a family, I remember seeing the children helping out which is really sweet. I am not sure if they are under new management but they now sell Asian food (packaged). I've ordered the pho and the Thai iced tea here before both are AWESOME. The portions are huge and there is only one size, unlike regular/large that you find in other places. All in all I completely recommend this place if you're craving pho!"

Bambao

★★★★☆ 3.7 (129) • $$

"The food was delicious. However, it took about 30min to get it ready which is unlike a lunch fast food place that it seems to be. I recommend ordering ahead online."

Asian House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (97) • $$

"Amazing- they are back open for dine in eating and the all you can eat. Love the ayce as everything is freshly prepared and it includes the sushi. Staff is very pleasant and it is clean inside."