The seating is made for long term comfort. But OMG was the food amazing. After snacking on my appetizers I was plenty full before my entree showed up. Sizeable leftovers. Definitely built to share or save for a HANGRY day.Every dish was so jammed packed with flavor. I plan to run up on this whole menu I'm trying everything!! ?
Szami Miksche
This restaurant used to be good when it first opened - now it is actually bad. The glass noodle dishes are inedible - over cooked and unctuously sweet without any other flavor. The meat dishes barely contain any meat. I had shrimp added in one dish and only 5 pieces of shrimp were added. Such a shame as it was great when first opened in Capitol Hill.
Idara
Brussel sprouts are so good! And got the house fried rice (without shrimp)!
Chioma O
Absolutely delicious. We ordered the fried rice with shrimp..lamb noodles and wings. Its a very DIY restaurant though in terms of service but the food came out quickly
M planetmike
We ordered the lamb and bulgogi bowls. These were tasty and peppery. These were served in bowls with chopsticks. However this is where the Asian aspect ends. While the dishes look familiar, the tastes were neither Korean or Chinese, certainly not fresh and vibrant from what one expects of Korean foods. Finally $18 to $20 entrees are overpriced, even for West Bethesda.
Brandon Li
I wish I could’ve said I enjoyed the food but the workflow was extremely unorganized. Some of the food was actually good, while others you found find better at the local Asian supermarket. However, people who came in 20, 30 minutes later than us were able to receive the same food that we ordered, faster. They were able to finish eating and leave by the time we got the same food that they ordered. I asked for a refund since it didn’t seem like I was ever going to get my last item, and the employee acted like it was the biggest pain to refund a simple item. I was not going to wait up to an hour for a simple pancake… If you are on a time crunch, this is place is a HUGE no-go.
Ryan King
Overpriced Asian street food. Disappointing homogenous taste lacking any authentic spices and flavor. I really wanted to like this place but cannot recommend. As one other reviewer wrote this is Asian for the “white palate” I.e. sugary and monotonous. There are other mom ‘n pop Asian joints in the area serving up more authentic and fairly priced meals.
Victor Velychko
The food is excellent, the portions are huge and they have a great kid's menu with plenty of choices for my little one. I would love to get her some clothes from your store too - she needs more than just outfits!The output should sound less formal because it’s discussing something that most people will be interested in reading about; however there doesn't seem like any need at all mentioning this fact (i .e."we were") since everyone knows what
Hamid Mathis
Awesome vibe, a dope twist on traditional choices and new creations! Do try the lamb chop stir fry and the house fried rice!
Kate H
This place is delicious and we are trying to sit patiently for it to reopen ?
I have wanted to try the food here since it opened up. I love seeing more salad places. So we finally decided to give it a shot and it was totally worth it!! You can make your own salad but both of us decided to go with one of the chef's specials. I got the harvest salad. My favorite part of the salad was the cauliflower and the sweet potatoes with Parmesan cheese crumbs. The whole salad was good but I did enjoy these in particular. The warm vegetables were warm but not hot. My wife got the roasted salmon and quinoa and she also very much enjoyed her bowl and she's not even a salad person!! We got some of our friends to join us and they also loved their salad so 4 people who came here really enjoyed the salad and 2 out of the 4 people do not even like salads or healthy food. The service was very good and the staff were very friendly. The bowls are not huge but good for one meal. The price is pretty fair for the type of salad you get. We will definitely be back here again!!
Selena A.
I love Prima! It's probably my favorite fast causal spot in Bethesda. The food is always hot and tastes great, plus they're always so friendly. It's the perfect healthy meal that leaves you feeling full and satisfied
HomeboysWhoBrunch D.
Prima is amazing. Fresh vegetables, wholesome grain bases, and 6 protein options to put on top. Spreads on top are unlimited and the truffle vinaigrette dressing is a winner. There is a varied selection of bottled beverages as well as water.
Veronica J Roberts
The food quality is excellent. It's about four dollars more than you hope, but well worth it. It's ready quickly, the staff is friendly, and you can taste the freshness.
Brad Atkinson
Just in for weekday lunch. Chose one of the chef specials -- such fresh food, prepared with care. Staff were very friendly and efficient.
The seating is made for long term comfort. But OMG was the food amazing. After snacking on my appetizers I was plenty full before my entree showed up. Sizeable leftovers. Definitely built to share or save for a HANGRY day.Every dish was so jammed packed with flavor. I plan to run up on this whole menu I'm trying everything!! ?
This restaurant used to be good when it first opened - now it is actually bad. The glass noodle dishes are inedible - over cooked and unctuously sweet without any other flavor. The meat dishes barely contain any meat. I had shrimp added in one dish and only 5 pieces of shrimp were added. Such a shame as it was great when first opened in Capitol Hill.
Brussel sprouts are so good! And got the house fried rice (without shrimp)!
Absolutely delicious. We ordered the fried rice with shrimp..lamb noodles and wings. Its a very DIY restaurant though in terms of service but the food came out quickly
We ordered the lamb and bulgogi bowls. These were tasty and peppery. These were served in bowls with chopsticks. However this is where the Asian aspect ends. While the dishes look familiar, the tastes were neither Korean or Chinese, certainly not fresh and vibrant from what one expects of Korean foods. Finally $18 to $20 entrees are overpriced, even for West Bethesda.
I wish I could’ve said I enjoyed the food but the workflow was extremely unorganized. Some of the food was actually good, while others you found find better at the local Asian supermarket. However, people who came in 20, 30 minutes later than us were able to receive the same food that we ordered, faster. They were able to finish eating and leave by the time we got the same food that they ordered. I asked for a refund since it didn’t seem like I was ever going to get my last item, and the employee acted like it was the biggest pain to refund a simple item. I was not going to wait up to an hour for a simple pancake… If you are on a time crunch, this is place is a HUGE no-go.
Overpriced Asian street food. Disappointing homogenous taste lacking any authentic spices and flavor. I really wanted to like this place but cannot recommend. As one other reviewer wrote this is Asian for the “white palate” I.e. sugary and monotonous. There are other mom ‘n pop Asian joints in the area serving up more authentic and fairly priced meals.
The food is excellent, the portions are huge and they have a great kid's menu with plenty of choices for my little one. I would love to get her some clothes from your store too - she needs more than just outfits!The output should sound less formal because it’s discussing something that most people will be interested in reading about; however there doesn't seem like any need at all mentioning this fact (i .e."we were") since everyone knows what
Awesome vibe, a dope twist on traditional choices and new creations! Do try the lamb chop stir fry and the house fried rice!
This place is delicious and we are trying to sit patiently for it to reopen ?
Restaurantji Recommends
I have wanted to try the food here since it opened up. I love seeing more salad places. So we finally decided to give it a shot and it was totally worth it!! You can make your own salad but both of us decided to go with one of the chef's specials. I got the harvest salad. My favorite part of the salad was the cauliflower and the sweet potatoes with Parmesan cheese crumbs. The whole salad was good but I did enjoy these in particular. The warm vegetables were warm but not hot. My wife got the roasted salmon and quinoa and she also very much enjoyed her bowl and she's not even a salad person!! We got some of our friends to join us and they also loved their salad so 4 people who came here really enjoyed the salad and 2 out of the 4 people do not even like salads or healthy food. The service was very good and the staff were very friendly. The bowls are not huge but good for one meal. The price is pretty fair for the type of salad you get. We will definitely be back here again!!
I love Prima! It's probably my favorite fast causal spot in Bethesda. The food is always hot and tastes great, plus they're always so friendly. It's the perfect healthy meal that leaves you feeling full and satisfied
Prima is amazing. Fresh vegetables, wholesome grain bases, and 6 protein options to put on top. Spreads on top are unlimited and the truffle vinaigrette dressing is a winner. There is a varied selection of bottled beverages as well as water.
The food quality is excellent. It's about four dollars more than you hope, but well worth it. It's ready quickly, the staff is friendly, and you can taste the freshness.
Just in for weekday lunch. Chose one of the chef specials -- such fresh food, prepared with care. Staff were very friendly and efficient.