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A Thai dessert plate at Sweeteria in Bethesda with a mango rose, sticky rice, ice cream and toast

Thai desserts and daily happy hour cocktails share the menu at Sweeteria Bethesda on Old Georgetown Road, with savories to round out the meal.

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NEW PopUp Bagels in Bethesda: Are the Rip-and-Dip Bagels Worth It?

August 26, 2026

PopUp Bagels Bethesda brings the viral rip-and-dip bagels to Maryland, with a Chesapeake Spiced schmear you can only get here. Here’s what I really think of the hype.

Chopsticks lifting a piece of eel nigiri from a plate of assorted sushi at Raku in Bethesda

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Raku: Sushi, Homemade Noodles, and a Bento Steal in Bethesda

August 26, 2026

Raku Bethesda is a longtime Japanese go-to for sushi, homemade noodles, and bentos. Here’s what I ordered on Day 3 of eating at 100 Asian spots in the DMV.

Chopsticks lifting a stacked tuna and avocado pressed sushi square at Sushi Masato in Bethesda

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Sushi Masato: Now Open in Bethesda, Maryland

August 25, 2026

Sushi Masato Bethesda just opened with standout Osaka-style pressed sushi and buttery miso black cod. Here’s what I ordered and what’s worth getting.

Bowl of spicy tan tan ramen topped with seasoned ground meat, scallions, chili powder, and bok choy

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Ramen MENRI: Scratch-Made Ramen Worth the Drive

August 25, 2026

Ramen MENRI in Bethesda (formerly Zao Stamina) serves scratch-made bowls, and the yuzu shio is a 10/10. Here’s what to order, plus parking and hours.

Hand holding a pink basket of arcade tokens at Kako Claw in Bethesda

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Kako Claw: Must Visit Arcade in Bethesda

August 15, 2026

Kako Claw opened a new location inside Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda. Here’s what to know about the machines, prizes, tokens, and whether it’s worth a stop.

Thai chicken bowl with cucumber, long beans and crispy shallots and two dipping sauces at Kapow Buddy Bethesda

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Kapow Buddy: Build-Your-Own Thai Bowls at Montgomery Mall

August 13, 2026

Kapow Buddy in Bethesda is a build-your-own Thai bowl spot inside Westfield Montgomery mall, with big $11.45 bowls, halal steak, and a dozen sauces to mix.

Overhead spread of shrimp pad thai, mango sticky rice, and beef at Sense of Thai in Bethesda

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Sense of Thai Bethesda: The Most Unique Pad Thai in the DMV

August 2, 2026

Sense of Thai just opened in Bethesda’s Westbard Square and their Chumphon Pad Thai is unlike anything else in the DMV. Here’s what to order and when to go.

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