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Chopsticks lifting shrimp pad thai from a large bowl at Thai Chef in Rockville

Thai Chef in Rockville might be the prettiest restaurant in MD, and the Bangkok street food backs it up. Here’s what to order, from catfish curry to cocktails.

Halal samosas from Royal Kabab in Gambrills, split open and drizzled with red chili sauce

Gambrills Maryland

Royal Kabab Gambrills: A Hidden Gem for Halal Eats

September 30, 2026

Royal Kabab in Gambrills hides budget-friendly halal Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi food inside a BP gas station, and that chicken tikka masala is the move.

Almond croissant dusted with powdered sugar at KANOM Cafe in Baltimore, with matcha cheesecake behind it

Baltimore Maryland

KANOM Cafe: A Must-Try Thai Bakery in Baltimore

September 27, 2026

KANOM Cafe is a Thai and Japanese inspired bakery in Baltimore, and its caramel chocolate tart, matcha basque cheesecake, and buttery croissants are worth the trip.

Chopsticks lifting noodles from a bowl of shoyu ramen at Menya Hosaki in DC, with chashu, soft egg, and nori

Menya Hosaki: The BEST Ramen In DC

September 27, 2026

Menya Hosaki in DC serves some of the best ramen in the DMV, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Petworth counter with from-scratch bowls. Here’s what to know before you go.

A plate of glazed vegetarian mock-meat in a dark sauce with steamed broccoli and carrot at Yuan Fu Vegetarian in Rockville

Maryland Rockville

Yuan Fu Vegetarian in Rockville: Must-Try Vegan Chinese Food

September 26, 2026

Yuan Fu Vegetarian in Rockville makes fully plant based Chinese food so good you won’t miss the meat, from crispy eggplant to mock duck. Here’s what to order.

Chopsticks lifting glossy pad Thai noodles with bean sprouts and scallions at Dok Khao in Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase Maryland

Dok Khao in Chevy Chase: A Must-Try for Southern Thai Food

September 22, 2026

Dok Khao just opened in Chevy Chase, MD, bringing bold southern Thai food like Phuket chili crab and killer pad thai just over the DC line. Here’s what to order.

Pink Molly Tea cup topped with whipped cream and crushed chocolate, iced matcha drinks behind it in Rockville

Maryland Rockville

Molly Tea Rockville: A Must-Visit Tea Shop in MoCo

September 10, 2026

Molly Tea just made its DMV debut in Rockville with signature jasmine milk tea and no syrups. Here’s what to order, from snowy jasmine to pistachio coconut.

Spoonful of Basque burnt cheesecake with a caramelized top from Edo Cheesecake in Baltimore

Baltimore Maryland

Edo Cheesecake: Best Cheesecake in Baltimore?!

September 3, 2026

Edo Cheesecake in Baltimore makes a dreamy Japanese-Basque hybrid with a torched top and a creamy, not-too-sweet center. Here’s what to order and how to preorder.