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1. KL

   KLW123

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food3service2ambience5

   Went during a Friday afternoon. The staff was very professional and kind especially since my large party was 30 minutes late. We were seated at a large table in the bar area. I didn't realize this when requesting the table. Our server Vincent was a bartender he seemed pretty timid, but not the same service as a server. Forgot a couple things here and there ,but his kindness made a difference. That being said the ribs were dry. Food didn't wow us. Maybe we chose the wrong food selections? Will definitely try again during night service in a server section maybe there will be a difference. Wanted a non-alcoholic drink selected a tamarind option it was pretty tart and off/not fresh. Maybe it's not a popular option and that was the last of it. Grew up with Filipino neighbors and we were excited to visit the restaurant for some familiar foods we've had over the years. Will try again.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best beef I had in a while

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3. JR

   JohnR

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Great food and service. A pity about the background music which was too loud.

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   hbachs

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   Under staffed, had to order all at the same time Confusion about what tables ordered what The ordering process was a mess, we were not informed that there was no duck

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The food tasted great! However I was disappointed that the shrimp in the pad Thai couldn’t be substituted for something else when the guest had a shellfish allergy. In addition another noodle dish was unavailable because they ran out. It is odd that they ran out on a Saturday night around 730p. Also the cocktails did not taste very good. Overall the staff was nice but wish some of these things were different.

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6. SF

   SheanaF

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 5, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   Great restaurant. Need to work on having the dishes on the menu in stock at all times.

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7. SP

   StephPalCal

   Baltimore

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on May 4, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Food was excellent. I had the green curry with shrimp, which was deliciously spicy. My only negative was that the food came out as ready (in fairness they did warn us about that) so some of my party were finished by the time the last plate was out.

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8. JI

   JohnIV

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 3, 2022

   overall2food3service1ambience4

   The service was terrible. We waited about 15 minutes before a server finally came by to take our order. In terms of food, the Chinese broccoli and burger that I ordered was very flavorful. The Kimchi fried rice was a bit mushy though.

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9. RB

   RobynB

   New York Area

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 28, 2022

   overall2food1service2ambience3

   I had the Korean grilled short ribs. It was 2/3 fat and bone. My friends didn't finish their meals either. Just bad.

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10. A

    Apwi

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Was a little disappointed after going here since it had received a Michelin guide shout out. I felt the food was overpriced for the taste / quality (although still decent), they were out of two things off the menu so we had to choose different things, and the service was pretty slow. Was expecting a better experience for the price

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11. LC

    LoriC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Interesting and tasty food... Great for adventurous eaters because the flavor profile would be difficult for bland eaters. But yummy for us.

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12. PM

    PhillipM

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had 9 people for a birthday dinner. Our table was in a secluded area in the back which was perfect. We had two kids but they don’t have a special menu. Everyone enjoyed there meals. I had the short ribs which were excellent. The frozen Mai Tai was very strong and I loved it. We will definitely be back.

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13. A

    Andrea

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent Experience!!

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14. OH

    OHall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The restaurant was great overall. Plenty of choices but happy hour menu was not available on the Tuesday we were there however they plan to reinstate it.

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15. AP

    ArthurP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Service. Food was the best around. Will visit again!

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16. KF

    KerryF

    Savannah

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    One meal took a while to come out, but food was really good

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17. DC

    DCall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience, amazing options. Will be returning!

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18. M

    Mysteryrider

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    A pescatarian dining restaurant as long as you don’t need to avoid shellfish. If you do, not the place for you. The fried fish is accompanied with a sauce made from pork. Do not think about making changes.

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19. BA

    BryantA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I enjoyed the grilled chicken, kare kare, and rice. i was too full to have desert

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20. MM

    MaxwellM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    Glorified Red Robin where you’ll spend well over $100 to be

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience3

    Friends and I went for dinner - lowkey wild experience. There were five of us. One entree was brought to the table and the next one didn’t arrive for about 25 minutes. 2 more were brought out 10 minutes after that. 20 more minutes passed and we asked about the final entree only to find out that our server never put it in? We waited another 30 min until it came. They refunded us *some* after I asked but overall it was a pretty disappointing experience. The food is very good but I hope they figure out the service!

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22. M

    Marco

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Nice location and staff were very accommodating. Cuisine was diverse and generally quite good. Prices were on the high side for the area, but pleasant experience nonetheless.

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23. MM

    MikeM

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Service here was informal and very friendly; and there is a lot of pork on the menu. The pork belly appetizer, served with banana ketchup was excellent. The meatballs were tasty with just the right amount of kick. The ribs, definitely more savory than those you might be used to. These were not smothered in a sweet, American BBQ sauce. Everything is served with rice. But an appetizer and a side veggie would definitely fill you up.

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24. DJ

    DeeJayPe

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's indeed a fusion of Philippine, Korea, and Thai cuisine which we loved! If ur into asian food with a touch of healthy veggies, spices, and meat - try this restaurant!

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25. RF

    RoyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the atmosphere and the food! My daughters loved every aspect of the food there!

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26. A

    Anna

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Good experience overall. Nice interior but I will say seating for two dinners need to be a bit more practical (chairs especially, maybe a pillow for ones back?)

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    glwdk

    Atlanta

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience4

    Completely refused to accommodate food allergies. Manager refused to even ask the kitchen if possible— claimed they were too busy yet half the restaurant was empty. Never in all the low end restaurants to high end Michelin started that I have eaten at, have I had a Manager refuse to even try and accommodate. The waitress was super nice and going to try but got blocked by the manager. They definitely don’t deserve Nib Gourmand status.

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28. GL

    GenyL

    Fort Lauderdale

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    For starters the hostess does not crack a smile, directs you around to the point of being rude. Waiter when asked if certain foods contained “soy sauce” answered “I don’t know” rather than saying “ I will find out “. Later he returned and said “Everything has soy and you’re not allowed to make any substitutions” for whatever sauce they use. The meatballs were so salty we could not eat them. The fried rice had batches of extreme “hot spice”. We were very disappointed!

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29. R

    Ryan

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5

    I was happy to be seated immediately upon arrival (the host was incredibly nice) for the reservation yet no one took even the drink order for quite some time. It wasn’t busy, even during peak brunch hours and there seemed to be an abundance of staff that could have attended to the table. Ultimately it was the host that noticed and approached the table - thank you! The drinks, when they came, were great! I was looking forward to the panang curry but it was quite honestly (hands down) the worst curry I’ve ever had. I was quite looking forward to this meal given the Michelin status, yet it disappointed in every regard.

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30. A

    Aliqsz

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience4

    The environment was very nice. On the waterfront and with an indoor/outdoor dining experience by opening big windows. Inside looked great too. However, the food was not what I expected and not up to my expectations for a Michelin guide restaurant, and for something this pricey. 2 entrees and an appetizer came out to $91. The duck drunken noodles weren’t even spicy and the duck was extremely dry. Despite its beautiful aesthetic, the food was abysmal and overpriced. If you are looking for more authentic Thai food look elsewhere.

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31. K

    Kaparah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dining experience, service and views absolutely amazing!

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32. CF

    ChowhoundFred

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Good was great especially the oysters, pork belly app, the curries, and the kimchi fried rice with short ribs. Service was also excellent. A little too loud for my taste but we sat outside on a perfect evening, so that wasn't a bit factor for us.

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33. P

    Peggy

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My sister’s birthday! They always treat us well and food is fantastic!

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34. AA

    AngelaA

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The food and service was very good, but it made me very mad that we had to pay $27 to park in the garage to eat lunch. I won't go back unless they start validating parking.

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35. c

    chef

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Overpriced but the food was tasty. It is run by young staff, who do not really pay attention to the diners. Its a system, with runners and waiters, and my food came to me 10 minutes after my wife's, and only after I asked about it. The waiter never came by to check on us, we had to ask for hot sauce, more water, and the check. They have customers by the scruff here, and the elevated prices reflect that.

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36. n

    nancym

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very attractive restaurant at the Wharf. The service was welcoming and excellent. Tables were far enough apart that conversation was pleasant, unlike so many restaurants these days. The food was very good and pleasantly presented. We enjoyed it.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I decided to celebrate spring with a solo date here. The decor is inviting and the food is wonderful. The pork belly appetizer was a fantastic starter and the fried rice was so flavorful as well. So good I ordered a bowl to go for myself and my dad. The service was accommodating and the prices were fair.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    Atrocious service

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a nice ambience. Thanks to “Mr A” your service was amazing. The Food was absolutely delicious.

    KaliwaResponded on March 18, 2022

    Thank you for your kind words. We are grateful for our guests and it means the world to us to read a glowing review and know that you enjoyed yourself! Have a wonderful day --

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    I’m not really sure where the 4 star average comes from but Kaliwa is really nothing to write home about. The service is average, with the servers while polite, lack knowledge of the menu when asked about the flavors. The menu itself is compact and the dishes were on the bland side. The portions were of decent sizes if that’s your goal, but in the grand scheme of it all, there are several better restaurants in the Wharf that are deserving of your dining experience

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