Restaurant Partners

Gourmet Inspirations

Cuisine: Cantonese, Dim Sum

Silver Spring, MD

Momo’s Cafe

Cuisine: Taiwanese, Bento Boxes

Washington, DC

BAB Korean Fusion

Cuisine: Korean Fusion

Washington, DC

Pho & Grill

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Gaithersburg, MD

Sichuan Jin River

Cuisine: Chinese, Sichuan

Rockville, MD

Restaurant Details

Momo’s Cafe

Cuisine: Taiwanese, Bento Boxes

4828 MacArthur Blvd, Washington DC 20007

(202)-333-3675 | Website | Takeout & Delivery

Momo’s Café features cuisines from both Taiwan and Japan. The concept is to introduce the Japanese lunch box culture, which is advantageous in its diet management, nutrition balance and aesthetic display. In addition to the bento boxes, Momo’s Café also features a wide rang of milk teas.

Notable Dishes: Japanese Short Rib on Rice Bento Box, Honey Toast, Taiwanese Spicy Pot, Momo’s Potted Plant Milk Tea

PHO & Grill

Cuisine: Vietnamese

18310 Contour Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20877

(301) 740 – 7728 | Website | Takeout & Delivery

Vietnamese cuisine features a combination of the five fundamental tastes. Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients and complementary textures. The principle of Yin and Yang is applied to cooking Vietnamese dishes, where Yin and Yang focuses on the “heating” and “cooling” elements of the ingredients.

Notable Dishes: Pho, Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế), Vietnamese Ham & Jambon, Crispy Egg Noodles

Gourmet inspirations

Cuisine: Cantonese, Dim Sum

2646 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902

301-929-8818 | Website | Takeout

Dim sum (or dian xin) is a range of small dishes associated with the tea house culture in Hong Kong and the Guangdong Province of China. The literal meaning of “dim sum” is to “touch the heart.” Dim sum includes both savory and sweet dishes, and comes in a variety of steamed and fried buns, dumplings and rolls.

Notable Dishes: Har Gow (shrimp dumplings), shiu mai, char siu bao (roast BBQ steamed buns), egg tarts, salted & spiced crispy shrimp

BAB Korean Fusion

Cuisine: Korean Fusion

1387 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

(202) 399-8999 | Website | Takeout

Korean food stands out with the many side dishes (banchan) that are served during meals, along with rice. The cuisine has evolved throughout the centuries, from Korea’s agricultural origins to its modern-day cultural trends.

Notable Dishes: Bulgogi bowl, Japchae Noodles, Daegu Flat Dumplings, Korean Shin-Ramyun, Kimchi Fried Rice

Neisha Thai Cuisine

Cuisine: Thai

8027 Leesburg Pike #110, Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 883-3588 | Website | Takeout & Delivery

Thai cuisine focuses on the intricate balance between color, texture, taste, and flavor. Dishes loosely fall into 4 categories: tom (boiled dishes), yam (spicy salads), tam (pounded foods), and gaeng (curries)

Notable Dishes: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Passion Beef, Green Curry Shrimp, Crying Tiger (grilled steak)

SICHUAN JIN RIVER

Cuisine: Chinese, Sichuan

410 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

(240) 403-7351 | Website | Takeout

Sichuan food is known for its bold and aromatic flavors, which can be spicy, sour, and even sweet, and use of Sichuan peppercorns in achieving a unique málà flavor.

Notable Dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Dan Dan Noodles, Chili Wontons, Double Cooked Pork, Hot & Sour Soup, Mapo Tofu