I eat at Nabis every other day for lunch, best place out there honestly. The actual place itself is very spacious, plenty of seating inside. Always very clean. My friends and I love going here and the staff working are always doing their best to give you the best experience. Classic lunch stuff here, all sorts of sandwiches, wraps, subs, bowls and hot bar items. I usually get the hummus veggie wrap, I've heard the fried rice and orange chicken are also great. When they have salmon, definitely get it.
Luis H.
Their chicken teriyaki with white rice and broccoli blew my mind. BLEW MY MIND. A solid 10 out of 10. Better than Sarku, Quickway or any Hibachi restaurant around this area. I went back to back days to get it. I've been ranting and raving about it on social media and to my coworkers. Can't wait to try their orange chicken and as well as their subs (they also have a chicken teriyaki sub!).
Paul Y.
Nabi's is a good spot to pick up lunch and breakfast on the ground floor of an office building and directly attached to the Hilton Garden Inn. The chicken teriyaki bowl was good, it tasted good and was a decent size for the price. The store also has a large selection of drinks and packaged snacks.
Chelsea M.
Been coming here for 20 years. They changed the name. It used to be Epicure. Food is always great! They serve a variety of food. There something for everyone.
Ashley G.
I wish I could give this place 0 stars...what a disgrace. The customer service is awful and the food is worse! i have been there a few times in an effort to give it another chance but had the same experience each time i went. Please do not spend your money here. If you are looking for a place to go that is similar and only 5 feet further, please go to Jean's. The quality of food is way better!
S D.
If only 0 stars were an option. A colleague recommended this place, I don't think she likes me very much. I tried it twice just to be certain, NEVER again. First experience, I ordered the steak and cheese, received very little "steak" and the sandwich was lackluster at best in taste as well. They use iceberg lettuces which made up the bulk of my sandwich and I hate iceberg lettuces. Second trip I tried the croissant club, how can anyone mess up turkey, bacon and lettuces on a croissant I do not know but they did. Again with a ton of iceberg, but the icing on the cake is that the turkey looked rather suspicious in color and texture of which I noticed after biting into it and wondering about the quality of meat due to its not so great taste. In all, if it's a pre-packaged product like candy, chips or juice then and only then are you good to go.
Karen B.
LOVE Nabi's! I work in the building, so I am a regular (they even know my usual sandwich). The sandwich menu is huge, so if you are new, take your time. Order under the "Order Here" sign and then pay for your food. The wait can be a few minutes to as many as 10+ depending on how busy they are. They have a really large selection of drinks, chips, snacks, etc. A lot of items are home made (cookies, muffins, etc). I am also a frequent user of the fruit bar (nice when I haven't had breakfast at home). The salad bar and hot bar can get picked over, so arriving closer to noon is your best bet. Nabi's is a great go-to for lunch!
R S S.
Here at the Nabi's Lunch Box. The salad and rice bars look well used as it is almost 1 pm. The selections are many and the sandwiches look appetizing. Lots of people here ordering sandwiches. Very busy and must live up to the stars appointed. Today I'm trying the new Yorker sub with corned beef, pastrami provolone, slaw and thousand island dressing , chips and a 20 oz bottle drink for 10.79. More to come: The bread is not soggy and keeps its great texture. The taste of the sandwich melts in your mouth. The wait for the sandwich was well worth it. Get yourself one and you will be thrilled.
Connor D.
A great place for a quick meal in Bethesda. The workers are always friendly and the menu is very good. I think it's a bit overpriced for what it is but I like it as a whole.
Melanie J.
I do not trust this place as far as sanitation goes. The lunch bar always looks like it has been dug threw.. I had a teriyaki sandwich, which was just okay. I ended up throwing the other half away. For the quality of food, the prices should be much lower. I tried this place ONE more time, just thinking I had a bad day last time....nope. The fruit i got from the bar wasn't fresh and was molding. If you want semi cheap go here, if you care about your health...no way
If you love breakfast foods, or cold or hot deli sandwiches, this is the best spot for quick, office lunch in Bethesda. The owners make everything upon receiving your order and they use fresh ingredients for everything I have tried. My favorite selections are: -- veggie omelet (before 11 am) -- western omelet (before 11 am) -- fresh cut mangoes, papaya, and rasperies yogurt parfait (before 11 am) -- bulkoki steak sub (lunch only) -- salmon burger The prices are very reasonable as well (much better than chain stores like Panera). All my favorite selections above are between $5-6! The owners are friendly and know you by name. They accept credit cards for everything above $5. I am so happy to have Nabi's nearby and this is the go-to place for all my breakfast and lunch needs.
Fe F.
This place has the best salad bar I've come across in a while. Every time I eat here I feel like I'm loading up on vitamins and minerals. Lots of interesting offerings (which rotate). At various times I've found avocado, seaweed, some brussel sprout concoction, stuffed grape leaves, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, sliced almonds. Delicious. The entrance is inside the Bethesda Crossing building (look for the building with Cardinal Bank in it). Go into the lobby and turn left, and you'll see it a few paces down.
Emma W.
This place is a find!!! Ok. So when you go in it really looks cafeteria style. Hot food bar. Salad bar. Counter where you can order food. Cashier. Lunch room complete with a news station on the tv. Feels like a cafeteria. HOWEVER: the food is much better than a cafeteria! Don't let appearances fool you!! You can always do take out if the atmosphere is not to your liking. There are plenty of parks around to kick back and relax. The sandwich bar is manned by deftly hands to make the sandwich of your choice. They usually have a lot if orders if you go at lunch, so order, get the rest of you food- chips/drink- and pay... if you're in a hurry. I had pastrami. For the price it was not a disappointment-especially for Bethesda. I would definitely come again...
Mark F.
This place is so good!! I go here early for breakfast before the gym. Pack for lunch and dinner. One stop shop!
Mariella B.
I work in the Air Rights building so Nabi's and Jean's are my usual go to's. There is a Subway next door and Brown Bag's across the street but the Subway usually has a line out the door and Brown Bag's is over prices soups, salads, and sandwiches. The owners are very friendly and genuinely nice, the husband works the cash register and he always remembers who you are and what you'll most likely get (not sure if that's good or bad)? I feel more loyal to Nabi's then I do to Jean's so when I do venture over to Jean's I always feel somewhat guilty. Nabi's has a good selection (from what I hear) of a salad/cold/hot bar (buffet style). I'm not really one for buffet style foods (freaks me out) and dishes sitting on warmers doesn't sound appetizing. The breakfast here is yum yum...I usually get their french toast or bagels. I'm not too fond of their eggs, something about them don't taste right ..taste like they came from a container and no seasoning. Monday's and Friday's are their chili days and it's always a hit. They have a large menu for sandwiches which are decently priced some coming with a bag of chips. I love that the wife always remembers I don't like tomatoes (don't judge me) and no pickles (seriously quit judging me!) They do have plenty of seating area and a flat screen; it's either playing local news or ESPN.
I eat at Nabis every other day for lunch, best place out there honestly. The actual place itself is very spacious, plenty of seating inside. Always very clean. My friends and I love going here and the staff working are always doing their best to give you the best experience. Classic lunch stuff here, all sorts of sandwiches, wraps, subs, bowls and hot bar items. I usually get the hummus veggie wrap, I've heard the fried rice and orange chicken are also great. When they have salmon, definitely get it.
Their chicken teriyaki with white rice and broccoli blew my mind. BLEW MY MIND. A solid 10 out of 10. Better than Sarku, Quickway or any Hibachi restaurant around this area. I went back to back days to get it. I've been ranting and raving about it on social media and to my coworkers. Can't wait to try their orange chicken and as well as their subs (they also have a chicken teriyaki sub!).
Nabi's is a good spot to pick up lunch and breakfast on the ground floor of an office building and directly attached to the Hilton Garden Inn. The chicken teriyaki bowl was good, it tasted good and was a decent size for the price. The store also has a large selection of drinks and packaged snacks.
Been coming here for 20 years. They changed the name. It used to be Epicure. Food is always great! They serve a variety of food. There something for everyone.
I wish I could give this place 0 stars...what a disgrace. The customer service is awful and the food is worse! i have been there a few times in an effort to give it another chance but had the same experience each time i went. Please do not spend your money here. If you are looking for a place to go that is similar and only 5 feet further, please go to Jean's. The quality of food is way better!
If only 0 stars were an option. A colleague recommended this place, I don't think she likes me very much. I tried it twice just to be certain, NEVER again. First experience, I ordered the steak and cheese, received very little "steak" and the sandwich was lackluster at best in taste as well. They use iceberg lettuces which made up the bulk of my sandwich and I hate iceberg lettuces. Second trip I tried the croissant club, how can anyone mess up turkey, bacon and lettuces on a croissant I do not know but they did. Again with a ton of iceberg, but the icing on the cake is that the turkey looked rather suspicious in color and texture of which I noticed after biting into it and wondering about the quality of meat due to its not so great taste. In all, if it's a pre-packaged product like candy, chips or juice then and only then are you good to go.
LOVE Nabi's! I work in the building, so I am a regular (they even know my usual sandwich). The sandwich menu is huge, so if you are new, take your time. Order under the "Order Here" sign and then pay for your food. The wait can be a few minutes to as many as 10+ depending on how busy they are. They have a really large selection of drinks, chips, snacks, etc. A lot of items are home made (cookies, muffins, etc). I am also a frequent user of the fruit bar (nice when I haven't had breakfast at home). The salad bar and hot bar can get picked over, so arriving closer to noon is your best bet. Nabi's is a great go-to for lunch!
Here at the Nabi's Lunch Box. The salad and rice bars look well used as it is almost 1 pm. The selections are many and the sandwiches look appetizing. Lots of people here ordering sandwiches. Very busy and must live up to the stars appointed. Today I'm trying the new Yorker sub with corned beef, pastrami provolone, slaw and thousand island dressing , chips and a 20 oz bottle drink for 10.79. More to come: The bread is not soggy and keeps its great texture. The taste of the sandwich melts in your mouth. The wait for the sandwich was well worth it. Get yourself one and you will be thrilled.
A great place for a quick meal in Bethesda. The workers are always friendly and the menu is very good. I think it's a bit overpriced for what it is but I like it as a whole.
I do not trust this place as far as sanitation goes. The lunch bar always looks like it has been dug threw.. I had a teriyaki sandwich, which was just okay. I ended up throwing the other half away. For the quality of food, the prices should be much lower. I tried this place ONE more time, just thinking I had a bad day last time....nope. The fruit i got from the bar wasn't fresh and was molding. If you want semi cheap go here, if you care about your health...no way
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If you love breakfast foods, or cold or hot deli sandwiches, this is the best spot for quick, office lunch in Bethesda. The owners make everything upon receiving your order and they use fresh ingredients for everything I have tried. My favorite selections are: -- veggie omelet (before 11 am) -- western omelet (before 11 am) -- fresh cut mangoes, papaya, and rasperies yogurt parfait (before 11 am) -- bulkoki steak sub (lunch only) -- salmon burger The prices are very reasonable as well (much better than chain stores like Panera). All my favorite selections above are between $5-6! The owners are friendly and know you by name. They accept credit cards for everything above $5. I am so happy to have Nabi's nearby and this is the go-to place for all my breakfast and lunch needs.
This place has the best salad bar I've come across in a while. Every time I eat here I feel like I'm loading up on vitamins and minerals. Lots of interesting offerings (which rotate). At various times I've found avocado, seaweed, some brussel sprout concoction, stuffed grape leaves, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, sliced almonds. Delicious. The entrance is inside the Bethesda Crossing building (look for the building with Cardinal Bank in it). Go into the lobby and turn left, and you'll see it a few paces down.
This place is a find!!! Ok. So when you go in it really looks cafeteria style. Hot food bar. Salad bar. Counter where you can order food. Cashier. Lunch room complete with a news station on the tv. Feels like a cafeteria. HOWEVER: the food is much better than a cafeteria! Don't let appearances fool you!! You can always do take out if the atmosphere is not to your liking. There are plenty of parks around to kick back and relax. The sandwich bar is manned by deftly hands to make the sandwich of your choice. They usually have a lot if orders if you go at lunch, so order, get the rest of you food- chips/drink- and pay... if you're in a hurry. I had pastrami. For the price it was not a disappointment-especially for Bethesda. I would definitely come again...
This place is so good!! I go here early for breakfast before the gym. Pack for lunch and dinner. One stop shop!
I work in the Air Rights building so Nabi's and Jean's are my usual go to's. There is a Subway next door and Brown Bag's across the street but the Subway usually has a line out the door and Brown Bag's is over prices soups, salads, and sandwiches. The owners are very friendly and genuinely nice, the husband works the cash register and he always remembers who you are and what you'll most likely get (not sure if that's good or bad)? I feel more loyal to Nabi's then I do to Jean's so when I do venture over to Jean's I always feel somewhat guilty. Nabi's has a good selection (from what I hear) of a salad/cold/hot bar (buffet style). I'm not really one for buffet style foods (freaks me out) and dishes sitting on warmers doesn't sound appetizing. The breakfast here is yum yum...I usually get their french toast or bagels. I'm not too fond of their eggs, something about them don't taste right ..taste like they came from a container and no seasoning. Monday's and Friday's are their chili days and it's always a hit. They have a large menu for sandwiches which are decently priced some coming with a bag of chips. I love that the wife always remembers I don't like tomatoes (don't judge me) and no pickles (seriously quit judging me!) They do have plenty of seating area and a flat screen; it's either playing local news or ESPN.