Noonchi

This is a wonderful speakeasy, where you can get delicious dim sum, play mahjong with three of your friends, and socialize over some wonderful craft cocktails that have some Asian inspired flavors. All the staff are wonderful and are willing to help out anyway they can. We were overall fresh players to the game but they were willing to offer quick tips and refreshers to make it the best experience possible. Definitely will be going back soon !

Revising this to say the reservation process is not smooth. Reserved an automatic mahjong table but was then called an hour before my reservation to say that they couldn't do it. Disappointing as we had guests coming in who were looking forward to it. As avid mahjong players we finally got to try this place! The cocktails and mocktails are great, a personal favorite was the Forbidden Rice horchata. Really enjoyed the veggie chow mein, whole branzino as well. The impossible shumai was also pretty tasty. Service was also excellent, and the mahjong tables themselves are awesome!!

What is a speakeasy? After dining at The Sparrow Room, I had a much better idea. I was thoroughly impressed from the moment I stepped inside, to my last bite of the tasty dimsum. The space has a cool, saloon type feel, with warm colors. The Mahjong tables gives off a fun, creative vibe (I am slowly learning the game and it made me want to watch Crazy Rich Asians again). The stars of the show: flavorful/ intricate cocktails and delicious food options! We tried almost everything on the menu and it was all great. My favorite cocktail was the Sparrow Sour. I enjoyed how it was finished with frozen melon balls. Food wise, you can’t go wrong with any of the Dimsum options. Hao Gao is one of my favorite dimsums, and it’s solid here. Mapu Tofu had great flavor, and if you like fish, definitely try the Salt Fish Eggplant. A very satisfying night to say the least. I will be coming back soon and best of luck Sparrow Room! I recommend giving this place a visit.

Located inside the bun restaurant. They have limited seating, so it's better to make a reservation. I failed twice and finally had a seat this time:) It was a weekday evening. The cocktails were really goooood! I had a combination of tea and booze like this before and it reminded me of my hometown. :) Although it's a Chinese Bistro, the rice didn't cook well :( it was dry and felt like sitting there for a long time. Meat was fine! And the scallion pancakes were too soft for me. Will come again for the cocktails ✅

This restaurant is “hidden” behind a bao shop. Hours aren’t posted anywhere but as of this posting they are open weekends from 5-10. Really good Korean style pub food. Drinks are served in pouches, which is weird but overall amusing and fun rather than annoying. The food is delicious. We got kimbap and teokbokki. Atmosphere is a great! The bartender was working the three tables that were present that night. She was friendly and fast. Definitely a must try for the area as there’s not a lot of Korean food in Pentagon City.