“This is my new favorite restaurant. No matter where you’re from, the food here tastes like home and the cozy neighborhood vibe and friendly, attentive service only add to it. I stumbled across Balangay at the brunching hour on a lazy winter weekend and I never wanted to leave! Best meal I had out in all of 2023. Come and support Chef Wing and the team in 2024; you won’t be disappointed!“
“First time to DC, and this was my first place to eat while here. Amazing service! Above and beyond on hospitality. Really appreciate that nowadays. The tacos were incredible!!!! I felt like a food critic while eating them. FLAVOR TOWN!!! You can taste all the flavors…how often can you say that! Wish I wasn’t here on business in order to share the experience with my loved ones.“
“Lei musubi is absolutely delicious!! Each rice ball is made with such care and a variety of flavors that just melt in your mouth. Every flavor I’ve tried (hot Cheetos, the OG, curry chicken) has been on point - a unique and delightful experience. As a plus, they are also prepared in such a pretty way!“
“Don't give alot of 5 star reviews but holy moly they got the recipe down pat. It's healthy and tasty poke! Right in the heart of DC. I wouldn't really change anything except Maybe it's a wee bit pricey and clean the tables more often? But otherwise highly recommend to everyone who loves poke and Hawaiian food I'm DCVegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian seafood optionsDietary restrictions: Clearly labeled menuParking: It's the middle of dc parking is essentially impossible take the red line metro. And walk betterWheelchair accessibility: It's a but cramped unfortunately.“
“Quick service, easy ordering, and delicious lunch place. Feels too small to dine-in, so I always take out. My favorite is half and half with two proteins (brown rice and zucchini noodles, topped by salmon and marinated salmon). Love the fact I can add as many toppings as I want!“
“Base, fish, sauces and topping selections one of the best experienced. The service was outstanding - kind, patient, professional and generous. Will be returning and highly recommend. Atmosphere is a 4, as it is in the general, albeit hip, food court. Oh and dont be dissuaded due to parking; it was only a $1.00 for 4 hours.“
“Tracie is such a delight!!! She went above and beyond to ensure I got exactly what I wanted, as it was my first time at a poke restaurant. She provided extra sauces and toppings on the side for me to try; she was also patient, energetic, and so kind! Food was delicious—coming from someone who’s new to poke, I had no complaints at all. Will definitely be coming back soon.“
“Fantastic Poke!!! If you like sushi and have never eaten poke you are in for a treat. This place is amazing. Very fresh ingredients, prompt service, clean, very generous portions. Wegmans is the same price but much smaller portions. Highly recommend you try Poke It Up ASAP. Why only 3 stars for atmosphere? It is more of a take out place but there are chairs available to sit outside.“
“Really love this fast casual at the Bryant Street Food Hall. The food is delicious, filling and well-priced. I love that you can customize your poke bowls. It is also beautifully presented. I had a long day at work and was delighted to find an orchid blossom in my Hawaiian General Tao's chicken this evening. I definitely recommend rounding out your meal with the Ube or black sesame Mochi donuts- yum!!!“
“I have been eating at this place for years. I honestly crave poke sometimes and this is the best poke place in the area. The food is always so delicious and feels like the healthiest option in the food court. They have good variety. The reason why I gave 4/5 to service is because it is sometimes difficult to communicate with the employee. He still does the job just fine. Atmosphere could be better but overall still one of my favorite places to eat!“
“I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a while and we finally got some free time to stop by. The drinks were amazing and the bartender, Chris, did a great job taking care of us. We left with a bottle of spiced rum since it was so good. This place definitely gives a bang for your buck! Planning on trying the brunch menu tomorrow!“
“I came here recently and everything is good, the food is very good, but too expensive in my opinion. The portions of fish in my bowl were also small. There’s also a bubble tea shop right next to it (2 different counters, same building space). The only thing that really turned me off about this place was that they were playing r&b music, rap music, and soft rock. Put on oriental-themed music instead! The music that was playing seriously messed up the good oriental vibe! Also, the decor is very nice, but consider adding more if you can... Otherwise, all else was very good. I will come back for some good food and bubble tea in the future:)“
“Fantastic place for Hawaiian food, not only poké, which I love, but also kahlua pork, taro, and a few other Hawaiian specialties. Great value, friendly service, delicious food. I’d be thrilled with a bit more non-poké variety, but I suppose that’s the main thing for most people.“
“Small takeout place but this is my 3rd time getting a bowl here and it does not disappoint. Ingredients are always fresh and you have to make sure of this with poke bowls. I think they also have an option with cooked fish and meat but I have no tried that one “
“Solid poke spot! I came super hungry, so anything would've satisfied me for the time being. This one is located in The Spot which has quite a few other restaurants inside. They have a kiosk ordering system which is super slow if you're waiting behind other people since they have to customize their entire bowl. However, if you go up to the cashier to order it's a lot quicker and more efficient since they add your toppings as you go like normal poke places. I got a regular bowl with salmon and marinated tuna, and for the toppings I got the crab and seaweed salad, mango, a bunch of the fresh veggies, and topped it off with spicy ponzu and eel sauce. Everything was delicious! The crab salad was a bit subpar to the ones I'm used to, but the fish tasted fresh and so did all of the toppings. The sauces were also especially good and helped bring everything together. For something convenient and delicious, poke always hits the spot and I'd certainly come back if I were craving it.“
“I went here for lunch as I was looking for something a little bit light and this place did not disappoint. Their menu consist of customizable sushi, bowls, and sushi burritos, as well as a variety of drinks and small bites. I got the B5 silver spring roll without the wonton chips and with added eel sauce. The service was very quick and the woman working in the store was very kind and helpful. My burrito was really good and the fish tasted fresh. I opted to eat in my car, but there is plenty of seating within the establishment if you have a small party. This place is located next to the LA fitness in the shopping center. if I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely stop here for a quick bite.“