Asia Nine Bar & Lounge

Stopped by Asia Nine for dinner and drinks on a cold Saturday evening around 8pm. The restaurant was quite empty - just one other group of diners sitting at in the dining area. We were greeted by a friendly set of hosts/bartenders and took a seat at the bar, which seats about 10 folks I would guess. Unfortunately, they no longer offer the all day Saturday/Sunday happy hour and now end their Saturday HH at 7pm. We ordered a couple of rail whiskey drinks which tasted just as we would expect them to. For food, we ordered the asian fried wings and crispy sizzling beef entree to split amongst the two of us. The wings had a nice soft fry and were coated in a light sweet and spicy sauce. We had five wings for $10 - pretty satisfied with our order there. The sizzling beef came out next for $24 - the beef was sauced perfectly and came with grilled veggies and fried rice. This was so flavorful and the highlight of the experience. The beef entree was 100% enough for two people to split (especially since we got the wings to snack on) - would definitely return and get the beef again. Hard to judge the overall atmosphere of the place because there were so few patrons throughout the night. But I appreciate how helpful and friendly the servers and staff were. The next goal will be to make it in time for happy hour to enjoy their deals and try a couple of other food selections!

Owner is Seen her throw some stuff during service while eating lunch. Not sure what she was saying in Thai but it wasn't good Their Pad Thai isn't bad at all and I recommend joining them for Happy Hour. I see stairs for an upstairs and I wonder when it'll be serviceable. They could make it into a members only club with a subscription. Also, reopen Sushi Bar!!! Pay the Chef already!!!

This place should be busier than it is, because the food is tasty! I did not partake in the bar, but it seemed to be a notable place, with several locals having drinks when I visited. Service is excellent, as the server made sure that our drinks stayed topped off and checked on us periodically. Ambiance-wise, it's nothing special--kind of a cross between above midscale/dovey/trendy. I had the takoyaki and agedashi tofu appetizers, which were authentic and as tasty as anything in Hawaii and the West Coast (the benchmarks for Asian food outside of Asia, in my opinion). I had the Japanese chicken as my entree, which would have been called a chicken katsu donburi in Hawaii or the West Coast. The katsu was crispy and the batter was ideally light. The rice was extremely flavorful with broth and some onions. I don't get to DC often, but I hope this place is still here the next time I come back.

The food here is so good! They have great lunch specials and the price for the amount of food they give you is great. The only down side is, if you want to substitute the white rice for brown rice, it's an extra $5 which doesn't seem reasonable. There are a variety of options on the menu, but everything I've ordered has been delicious. The service is super fast. The waiters are so friendly and very attentive. The ambiance is quiet, spacious, and comfortable.

A nice place to stop by north of the Smithsonian or around the Gallery district. The restaurant was kind of empty for how big it was, but there were a few others eating at the same time as us for dinner. We weren't starving, so my group shared some appetizers and a few noodle dishes. I really liked the drunken noodles, they were perfectly spicy for me! The crab wontons were good (they always are) but seemed pricey for the portion. I also loved the chicken satay! Our server was super nice, but seemed a bit distant when it came to filling drinks or bringing the check. A great place to pop in if you're downtown!