Washington DC

Ray's The Steaks seems to be the default steak house recommendation on this board. I would like to spend a few sentences discussing why it is not so great. 1. The dining experience. Advance re...

by alkapal 6 months ago

Stopped for lunch at XO Taste and learned they just initiated a new lunch Thai menu, as new owners (managers?) are Thai. I ordered Pad See Ew off the new Thai lunch menu. They have eliminated th...

The new Mexican place in Clarendon, from the owners of Ambar, opened recently and has some nice Happy Hour deals. I went for only one item, the shrimp soup. It normally costs $5, but is $4 at Hap...

Uh oh -- this sounds seriously worthy of investigation. Anyone been? Link: http://makeashorterlink.com/?A14025C5B

The Mongolian Ambassador mentioned Buuz Thai Eatery in that Weekend section article about where Ambassadors go to eat their own cuisine. Turns out it is Mongolian owned and operated, and there is...

My son is graduating from GW mid-May. The ceremony will be on Sunday morning on the National Mall, so we're looking for a celebratory spot for lunch, either relatively close to the Mall or our apar...

I'm looking for places in and around the DC metro area that make their barbecue using wood and wood only -- no gas or electric backup, just wood.

by RobertM 3 months ago

Trying to find a seller of the Japanese mayo Kewpie in the DC / MD / VA area. Thank you

Continuing my journey of Hot Chicken on a day off, stop #2 was Hot Lola's by the chef of Himitsu. Located in the newly renovated Ballson Quarter. Had the sandwich OG hot. Not sure what was o...

Located in the shopping strip at Glebe and Colombia Rd, Takohachi has found its audience: a nice crowd of mostly Japanese looked like they were enjoying their time here. We got grilled sardines...

Mom & Dad would like to go to a buffet on Mother's Day. I'm not a fan of buffet, but it's Mom's day. Anywhere else?

Hello! We'll be moving to Lorton this summer and are looking for suggestions in the nearby area. I did a search on the board, but most posts are years out of date (and the restaurants are closed). ...

Where can I find Swedish pancakes in the DC area?

It's my understanding that half-smokes are half beef and half pork. I understand that Ben's Chili Bowl is the quintessential vendor of half smokes. I also understand that they have them made for ...

I ordered a small bowl of gumbo at Po Boy Jim. I was served a bowl chock-filled with meat for $9. Yes, there was some gravy and rice in the bottom, but this was an entire meal made sturdy with po...

Eleven Chowhounds gathered together to try Georgian food at this hopping new restaurant. Clearly it has hit a nerve in DC because it was packed after being open for just a month. We had a ring...