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Asian Spice
" At Asian Spice, a continent of cuisines " by Tom Sietsema ( Washington Post ) offering array of exquisite cuisine from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thai, Lao and Malaysia. The dining room is stylish, comtemporary and comfortable. Join us for our daily happy hour at the bar from 4 -8 pm offering an extensive selections of beer, wine and house specialty drinks.
We offer seasonal outdoor seating, Spring thru late Fall. A private dining room and karaoke room are also available for your special event.
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106 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 106 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(59)
3 stars
(25)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(32)
- neighborhood gem(26)
- good for groups(17)
- hot spot(15)
- special occasion(14)
- vibrant bar scene(14)
Asian Spice Reviews List
Review 1 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food bad service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good but the service was bad. Our waitress was unattentive and forgot to bring out our dishes."
Dined on 5/21/2013
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Review 2 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food Was Very Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very different twist on asian inspired menu items. We really enjoyed all of it."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best bar tenders
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Scott and Charles behind the bar are awesome. Great happy hour spot. Yummy sushi."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My go-to sushi spot in Chinatown
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi rolls are outstanding. The service leaves a bit to be desired, but I'll keep coming back for the food. Also, the Asian Sangria is amazing! So delicious- gotta try it."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and great food!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great but it took a long time to arrive. Those who ordered after us seemed to get their meals much more quickly. Would like to try again as it looks like a fun place to go with a group."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 7 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
M'eh.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you've been to one, you've been to them all. Asian Spice is on the outer rim of the noisy and boisterous "new" Chinatown. It is what you'd expect for the location and the clientele. While it is nice that it has an outside seating area (which is actually rare for the area), and the inside decor is a bit over the top, almost kitschy Asian style, it would be odd to actually travel to dine there unless your draw was run of the mill "continental" Asian food (which is a mixture of Thai, Chinese, and Japanese items on the menu) or the location (near Verizon Center and the Convention Center). The food doesn't stand out. The "Thai" chicken skewers were no different from anywhere else, the panang was passable but familiar, the sushi was okay."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the options at Asian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the options at Asian Spice. We had spring rolls, edamame, Thai Basil Chicken, Pad Thai, Refugee Noodles, Thai Chicken Salad, and a sushi roll. Everything was wonderful! We will definitely be back and recommending Asian Spice to others.
Service was great as well---we were given a very thorough explanation of the menu."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but nothing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but nothing exceptional- fairly standard Asian, heavy on the Thai. The noodle dishes were very good. We ordered spring rolls, but they never arrived. The server seemed very flustered and it wasn't particularly crowded. Quite a bit of noise from the bar downstairs. If you're in the neighborhood, it's probably a good choice, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was quite good, unfortunat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was quite good, unfortunately the service was terrible so not sure I would recommend this restaurant. We spent most of our dinner waiting and he was not helpful. Too bad."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 11 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very noisy. And, while food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very noisy. And, while food was quite good, it seems very popular with tourists and families. Accordingly, if looking for quiet conversation, this is not the place."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious. The Vietnamese
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious. The Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork and the Pad Thai were a big hit. Service was very speedy."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We introduced friends visiting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We introduced friends visiting from Singapore, who had eaten hotdogs, pizza and hamburgers the previous 4 days of their East Coast visit, so they were absolutely thrilled to be able to find pan-Asian cuisine that was not only a welcome diversion from standard tourist fare, but also almost quite as good as what they enjoy at home in Singapore. The wait staff were exceptionally attentive and the food was as delicious as always."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food with a large menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food with a large menu and a wide variety, a great choice for a group because there is something for everyone. The service can be a bit slow, but overall this is a great option for reasonably priced dining in Chinatown."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
fun scene, mediocre food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Asian Spice was a fun, hip place to go for a birthday dinner. The Summer in Panang cocktail was delicious and brough me back to my vacation in Tahiti. the Tom Yumm Soup was a little bland but my party enjoyed the wonton soup. the sushi was good - but too many of the "special" rolls get the flavor from tempura seafood or flakes. overall it was good but not the best i've had around the city."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 16 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great widely varied menu.
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Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great widely varied menu. Very creative dishes"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
when oredering and it allcomes
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"when oredering and it allcomes out cold and wrong it makes you wonder in a Tuesday night!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2005
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Review 18 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Last visit here
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very disappointing. Food came out within minutes of ordering. Felt like it was pre-prepared. Apart from the blue cheese and crab rangoons, we were not impressed. The seared tuna salad was cooked almost all the way through.
Had previously enjoyed this restaurant a lot, but there are too many other options to return."
Had previously enjoyed this restaurant a lot, but there are too many other options to return."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
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Review 19 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Interesting menu. The wonton soup was the best ever. When the food is served it is still hot which is important for me. Later we found out you can order the entryies at any degree of spiciness. One guest was a vegetarian and the server willingly substituted tofu in the dish, no problem. Even though the servers constantly removed dishes that were finished, the only problem was that the tables were relatively small, at least in the upstairs dining area. To get upstairs there is a narrow spiral staircase, which could be a problem for some guests."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
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Review 20 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service was fine.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was fine. The Manger was great. His name is Sacrey and he stopped by to introduce himself and ask us how our Asian Spice expereince was. He is very knowledgable about the food items on the menu. He has great customer service and was a lot of fun."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 21 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Many good choices
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was especially good, considering the Chinese New Year crowd, and we were on a tight schedule. Our server was very helpful with good suggestions from the wide array of menu choices. Food was very good. Loved the sparkling sake."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
http://fr.soundfrost.org/
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"http://fr.soundfrost.org/ youtube mp3"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2004
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Review 23 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I go to Asian Spice about
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I go to Asian Spice about 4 times a year because a friend really likes their food. I've always found the waiters to be "cool" - but not in a good way -- but, in a way that conveys, I could less if you eat here or not. They are efficient, but not very personable or friendly. They NEVER ask if you've been there before and suggest anything on the menu...Just a higher end Chinese joint if you ask me."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2008
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Review 24 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My Pear Saketini was tasty,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My Pear Saketini was tasty, but a bit on the strong side. My husband's Sumatran Sunset was delicious, fruity with a slight hint of rum--not only did it taste like sunset, it looked like it too with foam and an Asian character on top of the foam. My Summer In Peking was champagne with St. Germaine Elder flower and lychee fruit was amazing, sweet and refreshing and served in a wine glass with a healthy pour--loved it! The Imperial Wonton Soup was divine, nice size, good portion for two with at least four plump wontons with good tasting minced chicken, shrimp and scallop inside but not to doughy and the perfect amount of scallions and bok choy. The Duck Roll was delicious, thinly sliced pieces of duck delicately wrapped in malaysian nan"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I liked Asian Spice and would
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I liked Asian Spice and would go back. They didnt have the pear sake-Toni which I was dissapointed about and the ambiance can be a little loud because of the music, but the food was excellent and the manager was great. He goes to all the tables and jokes around with the clientele and makes sure that we are enjoying ourselves which I thought made the whole experience worthwhile. Definetly a must!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Pan Asian at Gallery Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved this small and intimate oasis in the hustle and bustle of Gallery Place. What a treasure to find this lovely restaurant with great service and delicious food selections just steps from the Verizon Center! I think this will be our new "go to" spot whenever we are at the Verizon Center for a game or a show. It doesn't matter whether you like sushi or pud thai, this place is "everything asian." We loved the duck, and the asian beef appetizer was flavorful and fresh. For a real treat, try the ginger-flavored drink."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 27 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delivers What It Promises
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely people, decor, location. Grateful for being seated on top floor--beautiful and quiet.
The array of asian dinner certainly provided a variety of choices.
I loved the chicken laab. Best I've ever had. The shumai? Not so much. Tough as a hockey puck.
Others in party enjoyed their food (especially the pad thai, soft rolls, duck rolls, soup) and the cocktails packed a punch."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
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Review 28 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect 10!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit and it was fantastic! The staff was incredibly friendly, especially the Manager (if that was his title?) and very attentive. The food was full of flavor and fresh ingredients. I only struggled with which entree' to select because they all looked so wonderful. While I cannot eat sushi, I saw plenty of people around me who ordered it and it looked absolutely delightful. I will have to return after having my baby to try their sushi!
Would definitely return and have already recommended it to friends!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 29 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were a small group of 7
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were a small group of 7 and they gave us a great corner spot that suited us well. Everyone on staff was very friendly and gave us wonderful attention. The many food choices allowed us to order a variety and share. All in all, a great experience."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 30 for Asian Spice
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great beer list. Broad eclectic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great beer list. Broad eclectic Asian menu. Between. us we had miso soup with scallops, lamb on skewers, duck over noodles, mushrooms and tofu, etc. Never been disappointed."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Asian Spice
Based on the average of (76) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic