These seven spots are changing the way we eat in the Washington region.
Pike Kitchen in Rockville serves up food from Korea, Japan, Vietnam and elsewhere. By Fritz Hahn and Fritz Hahn Reporter covering bars, drinks and nightlife for The Washington Post's Weekend section Email Bio Follow Tim Carman Tim Carman Reporter focusing on national food issues; critic covering affordable and under-the-radar restaurants in the D.C. area.
SnoCream Company serves ash coconut ice cream along with other unique flavors at the Block. The Block Carved out of a former billiards parlor, the Block is an Asian food hall that has taken its cues from similar culinary playgrounds in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Mochi doughnuts from Pike Bakery. Pike Kitchen Advertised as a place for “Asian fare with excitement,” Pike Kitchen serves up the greatest hits from Korea, Japan, Vietnam and elsewhere. Founder James Park has a sharp eye for food trends, whether they originate in Southeast Asia or in the immigrant communities of Los Angeles and New York. Both traditional and trendy eats are gathered under one roof here, scattered among the eight vendors that circle the boisterous dining area.
Essential orders: The rock star here, for foodies chasing flavor or daredevils seeking heat, is Hot Lola’s, where Himitsu chef Kevin Tien adds Sichuan spices to the already fiery Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Other booths worth your time include brisket and ribs from Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, Korean rice bowls from Rice Crook and 10-inch personal pizzas from Turu’s by Timber Pizza, which resembles Timber’s farmers market setup more than its Petworth shop.
Adult beverages: The busy Spot Bar offers all manner of drinks. Bartenders speedily pour colorful shots , sweet cocktails , and IPAs . The real winner, though, is shots of soju, the flavored Korean spirit. Let bartenders guide you, or order a flight of three. Beyond eating and drinking: You’re in a mall, so you can walk off your meal with a few laps around Tysons Galleria, gawking at the luxuries that may be beyond your budget. But should you have the bank, the mall will be happy to take it from you, with a $10,000 Cartier watch or a $1,000 Prada bucket bag. The Taste of Urbanspace vendors offer frequent happy hour specials to entice diners to a mall they might otherwise avoid.
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