The Block

This bowl of Bo Kho was the best I've ever had outside of my mom's cooking. There was so much tender beef, and the soup broth was so perfect and authentic. It had a little kick to it too. I dream of it. The soup spoon was a little small for the soup and noodle combo bite. The noodles were a tad al dente but so so good! I'll be back for another cozy soupy weather day!

This place is a gem. Like Union Market in DC but much smaller and a cooler vibe in my opinion. I saw at the bar and the music was hitting. All the chill songs that I forgot about was playing (think Jungle, Khruangbin, etc) Jade was our bartender and she was so lovely. Very attentive and was there to answer any of the questions we had. They have a lot of drink specials throughout the week so definitely check out their website. And since it's lunar new year they passed out little red envelopes with gifts. It was so nice.

Pokeworks: Omg the salmon here is like no other! The wasabi is also authentic... spicy, not sweet, the "real" stuff. :) Staff is usually fine. Some workers make the bowls larger than others. Love the vibe of the place - high energy with tvs, a bar, and many people! Sometimes hard to find a seat. Keep in mind the place shuts down Friday nights and turns into a dance floor! I have not stayed for that... so no comments there but looks exciting! Lol...

I been coming to the block since it first opened. I use to follow SnowCream bus until they finally had a place to call home.Ok, so by far my fave is the block va. Just because the vendor have a larger menu option AND they are in stock. Unlike the other locations. They have Poké Bowl (poke, masubi, reg tea), Snowcream (ice cream, soft serve, bubble tea, snacks), balo (variety of Asian cuisine), Dumplings (Chinese Dumplings, soups, street food) and the bar (cocktails, wine, beer, bar snack). I tried them all and I wasnt at all dissatisfied. There is only one my husband and I enjoy the most which is Balo. I would either get Bo Hue with bread, the roti tacos, Bahn Mi, or noodles. The seating area is communal style. Yes, you share a table and that's okay. Sometimes pending on the time, it can be jam pack so be aware of those typical lunch and dinner hours. Everything is clean for the most part and the bathrooms could be a hit or miss pending how busy they are. They use to have after 9pm hours but not sure if it's seasonal. Overall, great go to when trying to figure out something to eat or looking for a happy hour.

Still love the block! Such a great little food hall.Ordered to-go from Pokéworks to satisfy my Poké fix! While I briefly waited for my order, I was able to enjoy some live music on a Wednesday night. So nice! The block has a decent sized bar for people to sit or order from & sit at one of the community tables.It's just a great little eclectic spot with good vibes, good food joints & just a great atmosphere. Cheers!

We had a fantastic time at The Block Food Hall in Annandale, VA, during Happy Hour on a Friday to celebrate a birthday. Our bartender, Icy, was amazing--she made the celebration even more special with a round of shots and cocktails to keep the party going. The communal seating and open layout were perfect for our large group, allowing us to mingle and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those not drinking alcohol, The Block offers a nice selection of boba tea options, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, The Block offers great vibes, excellent service, and a fun, welcoming space for everyone. Highly recommend!

The Block is an Asian collective of eateries to choose from. There's three eateries and one dessert place inside. The dining area is communal with the noise to match. Tonight we visited thinking about a Thai restaurant was still there. Unfortunately it is no longer there. We chose dumplings for eats.Shared parking.

Fun casual spot that's family friendly with lots of selection, even with just four vendors - dumplings and bao buns, Asian fusion mains and shareables, a build-your-own poke spot, and snocream + milk teas. Also features a full bar along the left side and lots of seating. I had the crispy pork belly banh mi. Baguette and toppings were excellent though belly could've been more tender. Had to get a Thai iced tea with boba on the way out too. My group also shared the dan dan fries, which would be great with a beer.

Parking can get fuller but there is plenty more parking if you go slightly further out the parking lot. The bathroom is located in the back left area. There are water stations located throughout that the staff periodically refill, so there isn't usually issues with getting water and it's been great having that available when I'd have otherwise forgotten my own water/drink. For quick bites I sometimes grabbed the chicken nuggets or poke as a quick meal when I meet up with friends, on my way or after a class, or to eat on the drive home. With the increasing menu however, I've had dumpling ramen, loco moco, lomein, Hainanese chicken rice, etc. Some menu items have been bigger winners than others in terms of overall taste and consistency of the orders.I haven't had an issue with service at any of the places within The Block. In particular, I find ordering at SnoCream seamless. The aesthetic is definitely that of modern industrial fitting of a food hall. The selection of restaurants is limited but the menu options have increasingly varied as I've continued visiting more for many years at this point.

Nice ambiance. Went on trivia night. Tried almost every food stall. Would love to go back when it's warm for the outdoor patio