Bar Bao

★★★★☆ 3.9 (809) • $$

"A place I'm always passing by; I'm glad I was able to visit this time! Decided with a friend for a late brunch and only one side of the restaurant was open as we came at an odd time around 230/3pm. We were free to sit anywhere and our waiter/bartender was patience has we couldn't decided begin the all you could eat or a la carte. Honestly, the only thing stopping us were our appetite! There were so many good options and could've easily had our monies worth + more including the 1.99 (I think) mimosas. It took a few for our food to first come out and then we went to order more but brunch was done, no heads up. We ordered a couple appetizers as the options to order were limited but we made do. The shrimp bao bun was good but the chicken dumplings were delicious! Also got the crab Rangoon but they were a hard pass -- didn't taste like a lick of crab in them. Would definitely visit again for a full on brunch moment plus they have hookah, though I'm not sure if it's only available in certain spaces like outside."

House of Dynasty

★★★★☆ 3.9 (699) • $$

"If you are new to the area or looking for a new go to Chinese restaurant- look no further! This is it! It's so good! Take out or in restaurant dinning is great. The place is clean(dated) but clean, the food is delicious; not overcooked or soaking wet in oil and the vegetables are fresh."

Sweet Ginger

★★★★☆ 4 (603) • $$

"Popped into this little Japanese spot for a quick dinner. We were a few strip malls away at Jammin Java and had a few hours to kill before the head liner. Small dining area full of locals. I absolutely know why. We were seated immediately in spite of the crowd. Near the sushi bar. Huge menu. A vast array of sushi selections and Japanese dishes. We got sushi of course (not pictured). Fresh and delicious. Lots of wasabi and pickled ginger. Then we had the spring rolls. So hot and crunchy. Packed with shrimp but not filling. GET THESE! We also had the traditional soup and salad (traditional) My dinner date lived in Japan a few years and confirmed that his Yakisoba was authentically prepared. I tasted his and it was delicious. Packed with veggies and tons of protein. My fried rice was awesome. Served piled high in a little wok. Portions were incredible. Seriously, enough for lunch the next day. They didn't have a bar but do have a good bar selection menu with mixed drinks and Japanese Beer. I had Kirin and it was ice cold and satisfying. All in all, if you're in the area, shopping or looking for a great dining experience try Sweet Ginger. Good Eats!"

China Boy

★★★★☆ 4 (572) • $$

"We really liked our breakfast dim sum at China Boy. Especially their rice noodle crepes, we tried 3 different kinds and they were all delicious with the rice noodle sauce, the BBQ pork, fresh shrimp and fried dough stick crepes. Also their Popcorn chicken was the best we've had, just let them rest for at least 5 minutes, they come out tongue burning hot."

Hong Kong Palace

★★★★☆ 3.7 (554) • $$

"Haven't been here in a long time but tried it again on the Chinese New Year. Food was very good and the staff very friendly. Started with hot and sour soup and dumplings. Moved on to Kung Pao Chicken and General Tsao chicken. Everything was excellent and can't wait to go back."

Balo Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (415) • $$

"I love Balo's menu!! It has a great variety of dishes to choose from with different asian-southeast Asian inspired cuisine. If you're looking for something more of a variety, this is the spot. I definitely enjoyed the small tapas such as the chicken wings, grilled corn, and Dan Dan fries. I do Not Recommend the papya salad. It was brand, very very dry and bland. No sauce or taste. The roti tacos omg! My fave! And my husband is obsessed with their lo mein version. Saucy, flavored and portioned well. Let's talk about service because there's always room for improvement. They have in several times gotten my order wrong and wouldn't correct it. They would repeat the order but give the wrong dish. It got to the point they would repeat my order verbally but input the wrong order. And of course, would need to pay another dish..My advice, speak loudly to them and have them repeat your order twice out loud. Overall, great go to place in The Block. Good vibes and good food."

Curry & Pie

★★★★☆ 3.9 (480) • $$

"We order some Take Out to be deli to our house and it was excellent: Samosas with excellent sauces, shrimp tikka masala (excellent light tomato flavor), palak paneer, garlic naan. The service on the phone was good, great ambiance and reasonable prices."

Passion Fin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (465) • $$

"My team loves this place as a lunch takeout spot for sushi/asian food. I think overall the food is ok, but one particular item that is absolutely fire is the roti canai, like it is SO GOOD. I literally get 2 portions of roti for lunch.."

Nobu Washington D.C

★★★★☆ 3.5 (564) • $$$

"Nobu is fancy, upscale Japanese food. You go here kinda to be seen but also to experience fine dining. It's quality food for sure and great service. Can't go wrong with anything here. I love the lobster roll and the black cod."

Urban Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (488) • $$

"Always my favorite Thai restaurant in Arlington! The staff is so nice. #Arlington #ThaiFood #Restaurant #Dinner"

Pow Pow

★★★★☆ 4 (410) • $$

"Delicious food. Expensive, but the quantity and quality is worth it. I would say the flavors are very balanced. Keep supporting vegan businesses! Best dish: pineapple fried rice!"

PLANTA Bethesda

★★★★☆ 4.1 (382) • $$

"I came here while my car charged and am glad I did! I am allergic to seafood and am dairy free. This is a great alternative. The sushi was so good! The chai latte was a bit too spicy. It took them a long time to make it but the waitress comped it. I give them a 4 because I was there alone, and it took them a good 20 minutes to come and take my order. Everyone else seemed to be attended to right away. So that was weird. Other than that I will return. The food was just so good."

Mai Thai

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (540) • $$

"The decor is dated, the restaurant does not give a "clean" vibe, and the bathroom was gross. IMO, the bathroom says a lot about any establishment.The service staff was a little odd almost like it wasn't the year 2024 nor were they giving professional staff energy. The food: the "spring rolls" were NOT spring rolls. They were skinny egg rolls and the sauce proved it...duck sauce and not fish sauce. Some people may like that cabbage filling, but call it what it really is. The eel and avocado rollers horrendous! Thick, doughy rice with chewy, fatty eel pieces. Miso soup was so salty...why?! The chicken pad see ew was actually tasty and so was the chicken stir fry. I can see ordering to go items if you're a local , but would not go for a sit down meal again."

Toryumon Japanese House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (371) • $$

"My friends and I had dinner here before catching a show at the Kennedy Center and we really enjoyed ourselves! The waitress was very kind and attentive while we were there. We were there during happy hour, which was a nice surprise, as well. We started with the gyoza and the age tofu, both of which were very good. You get more tofu than you see in the photo, I just barely remembered to grab a photo of them because we were hungry sorry. My friend had the chicken hibachi entree which he really enjoyed. I had a Pink Lady roll and a Shrimp Tempura roll, both of which were SO good, especially the Pink Lady roll. The happy hour price really sweetens the deal, too. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back."

Spices Asian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (450) • $$

"Delicious food and wonderful service! A cozy atmosphere for chilling, grabbing a drink, and enjoying a wonderful time with friends and family. Come down Thursday to Sunday for happy hour and get some super yummy food and cocktail! Shout out to Wanda, our waiter!"

District Dumplings

★★★★☆ 3.5 (492) • $$

"We got the soup dumplings, beef dumplings, chicken and lemongrass dumplings, and the wonton soup.The soup dumplings were very good, with a good amount of soup in them. The beef and chicken dumplings were nice. I especially liked the flavor of the lemongrass dumplings.But, my favorite dish ... shockingly ... was the wonton soup. It was so good! The wontons were delicate and the shrimp inside was perfectly cooked (not rubbery). The broth was light (not goopy- which I really don't like). I'll definitely go back for the soup dumplings and the wonton soup"

Thai Signature

★★★★☆ 4.4 (306) • $$

"I can't say enough good things about this place. It is my favorite Thai restaurant in Alexandria. The customer service is good, the restaurant is always clean and cozy and the food is incredible. My favorite menu item is the Chicken Basil with a fried egg. The Japanese sidecar is super refreshing and is a great twist on my favorite cocktail. Bathroom as are always clean also."

East Gate Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (409) • $$

"Can't believe I didn't discover this place before. It's my new go to for Chinese. Lunch specials are so great."

Thai Tanium Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (402) • $$

"I've been here several times and the food is very good. I enjoy their curry. It's not too spicy and the place is a little dark, but it was really nice. The service is terrific and I enjoyed it. I'll be back several times over."

Taste of Asia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (342) • $$

"My daughter and I got take out from here on SuperBowl night. Our regular sushi place was closed, yeah weird I know, so we needed a back up. We were very pleased and would definitely return and dine in next time. The order was ready on time, staff were nice and got me checked out quickly. The presentation even for take out was quite nice. I want to note that when I went in to pick it up, there were other folks dining in and it gave me confidence I was going to like what we gotWe loved everything!"

Philippe Chow

★★★★☆ 3.9 (377) • $$$

"My fiancée and I had a time in this place, from the amazing music choice to the great service. Everyone was so attentive and friendly, we had great conversation with the staff we left so happy. The food was to die for and you know I had to get my espresso martini!! I also I got the lychee martini which was delicious."

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."

Sichuan Legend

★★★★☆ 3.8 (375) • $$

"The Sichuan style cooking is delicious and healthy; You can ask for a lesser spicy food if you don't want it hot/ spicy. The hot pot are all fresh ingredients/ all you care to eat. I enjoy the green beans and tofu. Super flavorful. The interiors are tastefully remodeled with tasteful modern setting. Menu is family friendly with exceptional service and staff!"

Rice Pot Asian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (374) • $$

"Enjoy refreshing Coconut Hot Pot at Rice Pot Cuisine ! Specializing in Authentic Asian Cuisine, the dishes are made fresh and served so beautifully on the lazy Susan tables! I am so impressed with the rich flavor of the coconut in the broth and how all the flavors come together! Loving the space here with the nice decor! Service was so lovely as the owner reminded me of my grandma and she was serving me some hot pot!! What we Ordered! *Coconut Chicken Hot Pot *Roasted Hong Kong Style Duck *Lucky Family *Mapo Tofu *Coconut Juice"

Absolute Noodle and Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (392) • $$

"$23.10 (food: veggie spring roll, Singapore noodle with chicken. Drink: water.) Absolute Noodle & Sushi Bar monologue:One day, I saw this lady enjoying her meal, in a cute outfit, sitting outside, with her dog. I had a brief conversation with her and she highly recommend this restaurant and the meal I ordered. I came back a few days later. I sat inside (only because it pretty cool outside), at the bar and was greeted moments later. I ordered my appetizer and my meal (see above). The spring roll was delicious and got me excited with anticipation of my main dish, the noodles. Yum and yum was my reaction. It was a nice serving, that I did finish while sitting there. The flavors were dancing in my mouth to the beat of whatever tune that may have been playing at the local bar down the street. Yeah, I was satisfied.I do recommend that you visit this restaurant and try whatever items you are craving. I have a feeling you will say "yum and yum" too.P.S. - I think that visiting this restaurant, on a late comfortable summer evening, with a special friend, would make for a great date night. Just sayin..."

Sugar Palm Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (359) • $$

"Excellent food service and price. Our favorite got too for Thai. Try it out you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend."

Alo Vietnam Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (292) • $$

"Found them open on Christmas day. The food was amazing!!! Our service was amazing. The ambiance, also amazing!!10 out of 10The staff was on the ball and so very nice. Decorated for Christmas and everything. It was beautiful!!"

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."

Kisso Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (267) • $$

"Surprisingly, good food. Really fresh and delicious food and an extensive menu. Usually, that would worry me, but this restaurant pulled it off.Sandy made the night so special. If I have a chance to come back again. we will be back and we will ask for Sandy. Thanks for such amazing customer service Sandy"

Toryumon Japanese House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (250) • $$

"This was our first time trying Toryumon after walking past it many times and I was pleasantly surprised! It is very nice inside with a full bar and a beautiful mural on the wall. We shared the bulgogi buns, we got a lychee martini and the Tokyo iced tea to drink, both strong but good. I got some tamago sushi, a sweet potato roll and the yummy roll, all very good, highly recommend. My boyfriend got the bulgogi entree dish, it was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. We ended the night with strawberry mochi which was just okay. The service was great, very nice and quick without rushing us. I can't wait to come back and try more things!!"

54 Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (313) • $$

"54 Restaurant is located at Springfield Town Center, and this Korean-owned restaurant offers a variety of Asian cuisines, such as Korean, Japanese, Thai, etc.I had recently come here to a pick up a to-go order, and I just have to say, the staff here are so welcoming, friendly, and kind.I was surprised at how spacious this restaurant is, and they also have a semi-enclosed patio for additional seating and al fresco dining.I'd love to come back and try out their maki/specialty rolls menu; they also seem to run a specials pretty much daily. so keep an eye out on those.Plenty of parking at the mall lot.+friendly service+located at the Springfield Town Center+ample parking"

Banana Leaves

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (435) • $$

"Swung by here on a lunch break and would definitely do so again!Tucked into this old townhouse is an excellent restaurant. Note that those with mobility difficulties will not be well-deserved here. The stairs inside and out are steep and plentiful. If you can climb stairs, get in here! The menu and ability to pay individually is available via the QR code at each table. If you're old school, full printed menus are available and there was no issue splitting checks. The food was extremely good and service was quick and helpful. Importantly for me, they brought big bottles of water to the table for filling. Ambiance wasn't much to speak of, but the building is very nice in and of itself."

Roll Play: The Happy Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (261) • $$

"Was in town for an event and this was the closest place that wasn't a fast food joint. They're renovating but the upstairs is pretty nice considering. Also- tho they have counter service, if you're dining in, you can just go to the table and scan the QR code to order. I ordered at the kiosk not knowing and they still brought the food out to me. Great service. I got a signature bowl with a mix of braised oxtail and lemongrass chicken. It was delicious. Will def be back!"

TaKorean Korean Taco Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (288) • $$

"TaKorean has become one of my go-to spots for a quick lunch in Navy Yard. It's a great location for a fast, health-minded lunch with friends or coworkers. The format is styled like a Chipotle restaurant--you pick your style of meal, your protein, bases, sides, and sauces--with plenty of options. The flavors draw from Korean cuisine and include options like bulgogi and kimchi. Vegetarian options are available, and I really enjoyed the tofu on my latest visit. Service tends to be fast, even when the line is long. Prices are reasonable for the sizable and filling portions. There are also a few tables for indoor and outdoor seating. TaKorean is worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood."

Far East Taco Grille - Truck

★★★★☆ 4.1 (234) • $

"I've been to this food truck twice this week. I've never visited the brick and mortars, though I'm excited to check them out.I love the Asian inspired, mix of veggies. There's something for everyone: chicken, spicy pork. tofu and steak. They even serve burrito bowls now with sesame rice. I'm usually a bit squeamish about meat on a food truck, but everything came together well. Spicy mayo, spicy pineapple and angry naraja are available sauces amongst others and I get them all.. what can I say? I'm a sauce person. Check them out if you're a Chipotle lover, but want a twist. WARNING: It's not Chipotle!Tips: Check foodtruckfiesta.com to see where they are. 3 tacos (corn meal or flour) are $8.90 (total plus tax) A burrito bowl is $9 (without tax)"