Momo Chicken & Grill

I was in need of soup the other night and searched Yelp! for any restaurants in walking distance that had noodle soups. When Americans think of noodle soups their thoughts immediately go to pho. But too many people overlook ramen because when they hear the word, they immediately think of college dorm cup-o-noodles. There is no similarity. Good ramen has tender, almost al dente, fresh made noodles, tender proteins (like juicy chicken, seafood, or pork), bok choy, soft boiled egg, tofu, and other ingredients. I had never heard of Momo so I took the two block walk to check it out. The place has a pleasant bar vibe and plenty of tables for sit-down dining. I was dining solo so decided to grab a bar seat, have a draft of a local DC IPA, and watch a soccer game. The bar tender was quick to take my order of Spicy Miso Ramen plus a side of Kimchi and I enjoyed the casual company of bar diners. The restaurant was lightly populated when I got there at 6:00 on a Friday night, but by the time I left at 7:15, the place was buzzing with people. The ramen was very good, I would have given it an excellent if the egg hadn't been hard boiled instead of soft boiled. The Kimchi was exceptional though. I'm glad that I've got this local spot in my area and will be back.

I went in during a random day of the week just to get out the house.They still had some Valentine's Day items on the menu so I figured I'd try at least one item that may not be available.Our server Isaac was incredible. I felt bad because he was also the host but he was running around taking care of everything with a smile on his face. He was very warm, friendly and an absolute joy.I'll never turn down a pork belly bao bun so I had to order. But I was also interested in their Korean fried chicken.The Pork buns were okay as well as the chicken. The other people in my party had fried rice and ramen. They thoroughly enjoyed the ramen but I was told the fried rice was pretty average. I ended up getting the French Kiss Vday cocktail which was gin, pink lemonade, glitter and champagne. I did the drink was a little expensive for what it was but it was okay. All in all, I'd probably return if I was in the area but mainly to try the ramen.

This place has been declining recently. While the food quality is still good and I dig the vibe of the place, consistency and service have become major issues. Living nearby, I usually order takeout because the service has always been slow. I can typically order, pick up my food, and be home faster than dining in. However, lately, my takeout orders have been frequently incorrect. When I bring this up, they offer free items or discounts for next time, but there's no clear way to redeem these offers, and they don't provide the name of the person making them. It feels insincere.A recent experience pushed me to finally write this review. A few weeks ago, I brought a friend here since it's nearby, but the visit was awful.Here's how it went:- 45 minutes to receive our first drink.- 1 hour for cheese wontons.- 1 hour, 15 minutes for water.- 1.5-1.75 hours for a 20-piece chicken wing.We repeatedly raised concerns with the servers, who would say things like, "Oh, that hasn't come out yet? I'll check," but never followed up.The excuses we heard were unconvincing:- "We're busy." This is a weak argument. There were only 3-4 tables occupied at any time, and few takeout orders coming in. We even saw other tables arrive, eat, and leave before we got our food. When our dishes finally arrived, they were piping hot, meaning they hadn't been sitting in the kitchen--they just weren't being prepared promptly.- "Our CEO is here." This was true; we were seated next to the CEO, who was being attended to by the manager, Daniel. While Daniel walked past our table multiple times, he ignored our attempts to get his attention. He later claimed he didn't see us, which was untrue as he looked directly at us several times. Frankly, having your boss in-house should improve service, not make it worse.-"Let me know next time, and I'll discount your food." At least I now know who to talk to, but this felt like another hollow gesture. It took nearly two hours just to speak to the manager after repeated attempts, what will happen next time?The only positive aspect, besides the food itself, was the bartender. She eventually went out of her way to check on us and even brought us water--something the servers failed to do for over an hour.In the end, I can't recommend this place. If you're craving similar food, go the extra distance to Bonchon on the other side of South Capitol. Their food quality is comparable, but the service--ironically, from a large chain--is much better. Bonchon was here long before this place opened and, at this rate, will still be thriving long after this restaurant shutters its doors.

A nice restaurant that offers asian food, like Korean bimbimbap and fried chicken. Ordered the miso ramen which is decent. The noodles were a little hard. Seems like it needs more cooking. The soup base was miso but didn't really taste that great. The ramen I ordered was spicy but what really made it spicy was just putting lots of chilli oil.

Momo Chicken & Grill definitely came through in a bind because it was slim pickings for a sit-down spot in the area (and I was in extreme starvation mode). After sitting at the bar, I was promptly greeted by my bartender/server who wasted no time in grabbing me a cold pint of beer for me. Although the restaurant is known for it's 'award-winning Korean fried chicken', I decided to go the more tradition route with a Bulgogi Bibimbap. For about 18 bucks, I thought the bowl came with a generous amount of food, and the food was above average compared to other bibimbaps that I've had. The restaurant has a pretty friendly and open vibe, and would be great for a simple 3-6 person gathering.

I enjoyed my time at this venue. It was recommended by my son-in-law and he is a great Foodie. He raved about the Korean chicken and he ordered us a half and half selection. It was a nice spicy Korean glaze and a soy garlic glaze. I was also very pleased to see the selection of noodle entrees. The waiter and staff was friendly and personable. It's a nice cozy atmosphere. There's a full bar to one side of the restaurant. There's clean single stall restrooms. The portions are a decent size. The quality of each of our entrees were excellent. The price reflects the quality, so I respect that. The kimchi was on point. It's a good local spot with a nice selection. I ate their food twice one week since it was near my family's apartment.

Please do not not go to this restajurant! All of their employees are incompetent! I went to get my order and they forgot everything I went there for! No wings and no curry at all! Please do not ever buy anything from here! Best manager can do is to offer you 10% and not even apologized! Very unacceptable'

The food was sooooo amazing. The veggies were good and the shrimp were tasty. I never loved LoMein this much in my life. And the spice level was spicy

Delicious Chicken! It was definitely busy, but with food that good I understand why. The restaurant had tasteful and modern decor.

The bulgogi was really good. I ordered delivery and it was still nice and hot. The kimchi was a little spicier than I liked but it was still good. I love love all the vegetable sides and the price was reasonable.