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Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Asia Nine's design draws inspiration from different Asian cultures. Jewel tones and rich woods envelop guests with a warm and exotic atmosphere. Elements of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, and Vietnamese including a full service sushi bar, bar & lounge.
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104 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 104 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(41)
3 stars
(29)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(35)
- fit for foodies(29)
- great for lunch(28)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- special occasion(11)
- vibrant bar scene(11)
Asia Nine Bar and Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent pre-dinner location for Ford's Theater. Great service. Really good food. Nice ambiance. Very friendly, welcoming staff."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 2 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food - service a little slow - will definatley go again."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 3 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Close to Ford's theatre. Good varied menu. Our server was gracious. We even found a street parking space right in front of the restaurant. Special menu requests were accommodated."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a large group for a birthday celebration and we were very comfortable at our large table. Service was good, set at a good pace and very friendly. Really enjoyed the good and atmosphere. I would totally eat here again."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome Service Staff & Great Food!
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a party of 12 ladies. They were super accommodating, excellent service, great food and just a fun place to hang out. Not only did our group get great service but they remembered each gals order and gave separate checks with no errors. Great place! Will be back for sure!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pre-game Asian food with flair!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great variety, good for a pre-game meal before the Caps play. Superb sake list!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 7 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Expected much more.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All was good, but only average. Expected much more."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
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Review 8 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Read this, japanophiles!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I hope they never take the takoyaki off the menu. Only place in DC I can find it!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 10 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
it says something on a Friday
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it says something on a Friday night, when the restaurant isn't even crowded and you can get a table for 9. food was average and too creamy with sauces. we had to use a lot of hot sauce on everything for some spice."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sushi artists are willing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sushi artists are willing to make anything you request!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We've been to Asia Nine three
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Asia Nine three times now. First time was excellent, second a little less so, and this last time was just okay. Our guests rated the food as "average Asian food," while my wife and I were more pleased. Ambiance and service were good, but not anything special."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2000
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Review 13 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food took a while to get,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food took a while to get, ran short on time because of going to Fords Theater."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and Service. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and Service. The dinning room was freezing, had it been at a more comfortable temperature I would have given Ambiance a 5 star rating."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good, although
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good, although I have had better, but the service was disappointing. The wait for drinks and food was long. The server did not explain that the bar and kitchen were backed up until she finally brought the food. My companion couldn't finish her meal asked to take home two shrimp and the server dropped one of them and asked "It's OK?". We thought we misunderstood, but she again asked "It's OK?" When hoped she would replace the shrimp she dropped but there was only one in the box. After removing our dinner plates we did not see her for a long time, so I went to get dessert menus from the front desk. There was no one there, so I had to find them myself."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 16 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Chose this location due to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Chose this location due to its proxitimy to our theatre and promotion of a pre-theater prix five meal. Once in the restaurant we were discouraged from the prix fixe meal and told there was only one "special" menu for the whole restaurant and it was being used by another table.
Since all of the other specials were Happy Hour related, we moved to the bar and ate there. The restaurant appears to be pan-asian fusian, pulling from various countries. However, none of the items are true to their country's typical preparations. Decided to do with sushi, which was good, but not great. Will probably not return."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great time for a large group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great time for my wife's birthday with 14 of our closest friends. They easily accommodated us and the waiter was excellent. Always available, didn't forget anything and very friendly. Everyone in our group raved about their dishes and enjoyed trying food and drinks (sake) they don't normally eat. Overall, a great experience."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 18 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed the Thai food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoyed the Thai food and the sushi that we got. It wasn't over the top fantastic but the food was fresh and good and we had a nice dinner here."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 19 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reasonable Valentine's Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Valentine's Day. Their fixed-price option was pretty good: $80 for appetizer, two cocktails, two entrees and a shared dessert. the ambiance was disappointing though - they crammed as many two-person tables into the space that they could. We could hear the conversations of the diners around us and didn't feel that we could have a private conversation. Kinda a downer for a romantic evening. Food was pretty good though."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had a Valentine's dinner -
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a Valentine's dinner - staff was friendly and almost overly attentive, but seemed confused as to which waiter was actually supposed to be taking care of us. Seafood was fresh and delicious. Largest sake menu I've seen in DC. Other diners in groups and children made it very noisy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good choice in Penn Quarter.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good choice in Penn Quarter. Of the Asian choices in the area the best combination of a wide variety of pan Asian menu choices, food quality and price."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Visited Asia Nine for the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visited Asia Nine for the first time prior to the Chinese New Year parade.
Wonderfully prepared dishes, creatively presented.
It was an excellent preparation for the celebration that followed!"
Wonderfully prepared dishes, creatively presented.
It was an excellent preparation for the celebration that followed!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Asia Nine has recently changed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Asia Nine has recently changed their menu since my last dine---I did not like their new menu at all. The actual menu itself looks cheap compared to the previous menu, and the quality of the food has gone downhill too, it was not a welcomed change since my last visit."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2005
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Review 24 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent sushi! Great service! Honest staff---left my wallet and went back an hour later and they had my wallet with all cash, credit cards, IDs still inside."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is one of my favorite places to eat. Asia Nine makes the best futomaki in the area bar none! It was more crowded than usual due to it being restaurant week and a Caps game was scheduled for that night but the service was still gracious and efficient."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Deserts were disappointing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Deserts were disappointing but everything else was great. Loved the Sake Lovers martini."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very large and excellent variety
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very large and excellent variety of special sushi rolls."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Asia Nine did not disappoint
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Asia Nine did not disappoint again. My friend and I were on our way to the Capitals game and we were treated with excellent food and very good responsive service staff. The DC Restaurant week was on so we got the Prix Fixe menu for $35.13 but it wasn't worth it, so we ordered from the menu. Good fresh Sushi and Sashimi.. can't go wrong there. I have never had their Thai menu, just had sushi, but I am sure they are just as good."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great restaurant week
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great restaurant week meal. Fish was excellent. Included a glass of wine, so a bit extra. Service was accommodating and flexible even with the restaurant week menu."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
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Review 30 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best overall Asian fusion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best overall Asian fusion restaurant we have experienced anywhere. Great food, service and decor. The Hong Kong style dumplings were as good as what we tasted in Hong Kong last year! We will definitely go there again."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Basically just an ok asian
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Basically just an ok asian restaurant. Food was luke warm when served. Cheese cake desert, which was the special and part of price-fixed menu, was frozen. I called ahead to let them know we were celebrating a birthday and was told they would deliver a slice of cake, but that never happened. This isn't on my list of places to go back to."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2005
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Review 32 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, exceptional service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, exceptional service, amazing food and an overall terrific dining experience. This is the best asian fusion dining available in DC."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Asia Nine is a great spot for lunch or after work. The food is very tasty. THe servers are not the friendliest, but the food is always good and comes out extremely fast."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 34 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was great! Food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was great! Food was just alright, wouldn't highly recommend to someone else."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 35 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went with a group of 5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went with a group of 5 before a movie. The service was fast and friendly. Food was good with a nice variety,plenty of vegetarian options. Prices were reasonable and portions were a fair size. Will go again when in the neighborhood."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 36 for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Mediocre food and service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unfortunately my third time at this place left me with the same impression as before: mediocre food and service. Lunch was busy and it was difficult to get the waiter's attention. I ordered Pad Thai with shrimp but it came with dried out chicken instead. Had to request extra lime slices two times. The dish completely lacked the delightful sour taste it should have. One colleague ordered vegetarian Pad Thai and he only had a few bites. I had really been hoping this would be a decent, upscale Asian restaurant as metro center has precious few. What a disappointment."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2003
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Based on the average of (68) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
10 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic