Address: 4901 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
“I would rank Oishii right behind Menya Hosaki and Oki Bowl in terms of best Japanese ramen/soup spots in the DMV. Yep, it's that good! Not only do some offerings hit peak level deliciousness (and that isn't just the ramens, but some of the BEST BOBA out there), but the sheer creativity in the menu will keep me coming back over and over again. Dish/drink ratings below: 1) Tarantula Ramen (5/5) - Sometimes, when you throw a variety of cool sounding ingredients together, it doesn't work, so when I saw soft shell crab tempura + shrimp + squid, I was a bit skeptical. But wow does this all go together! The lobster broth gives such a warming feeling with its smoothness and subtle spiciness. And the addition of fresh chunks of mushroom are a perfect compliment. It's hard not to compare this ramen to Oki Bowl's soft shell crab offering, which is cheaper and gives you a bigger portion of crab, though I think I'd rate this slightly higher overall due to the broth and other ingredients that work in such harmony. 2) Volcano Ramen (2/5) - Even though Oishii is unquestionably 5 stars, this was a big miss. Not only did none of the ingredients go together, but the broth itself was unpleasant to the taste. I had never tried pork bulgogi in a ramen, and it just didn't taste of high quality nor pair with the broth or noodles at all. 3) Tidal Special Drink (5/5) - Within the context that BOBA IS MY HAPPY PLACE, this was one of the best ones I have EVER had. $8.99 might seem hefty, but there is a lot of ube, a lot of fresh mango, and a lot of pudding in this, all of which was scrumptious. Trust me, you get your money's worth, and each of the ingredients is separated in a way that you can taste them distinctly, or mix together at your discretion (choose your own adventure!). SO FREAKING GOOD. 4) Tsunami Special Drink (4.5/5) - With tons of strawberry, pink boba, and cheese mousse, it's kind of like drinking a strawberry cheesecake if you dropped it in the Quantum Realm! It's super sweet in a good way, and the only reason I didn't give it a 5 is because of a bit too much cheese mousse vs. actual drink ratio. My only small gripe with Oishii is the prices feel just a bit too high. $19.99 for some ramens, even if they have unique ingredients, is a bit much, and its hard not to look at Menya Hosaki and Oki Bowl and feel like the prices should be more comparable (as in lower). That being said, Oishii is amazing overall, and I can't wait to come back to try the other ramens (such as the ribeye steak) and drinks (basically every single one on the special menu).”
Address: 7276 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
“My partner and I just went for our first time at Tatte and had a wonderful experience! Reading some of the other reviews Tatte has definitely made some changes based on the feedback. The interior, which is beautifully decorated, is now labeled for ordering and pick-up. The staff were very friendly and attentive. There was a small mix-up when picking up our hot food and the manager was responsive and quickly accommodated us. The food and drinks were excellent, and we look forward to there being more plant-based/vegan options in the future! We will most certainly be going back and highly recommend it to all!”