Happy 2013!
It’s the start of another new year and I’m looking forward to trying
some new or unexplored Bethesda restaurants.
For my first night out in Bethesda this year my friend Dani and I
decided to go into town without a destination in mind. “Let’s just see where we land” was our
feeling as we ventured out. It was a
cold night and we weren’t particularly dressed right for the chilly
temperature. We were desperate for warmth so we ran into the closest restaurant
we could find without a wait for dinner. We found ourselves in a small Asian
restaurant called Hanaro. The interior is rather nondescript with subtle
touches of Asian decor but the result is a place with a quaint ambiance.
As we sat down to order we already felt pleased about our selection
and hoped the food would follow suit. We
ordered pork dumplings as an appetizer. Dani and I agreed that the dumplings
were fine but not great. Compared to another Asian restaurant in the area that
we frequent they didn’t have much zip. We hoped to have better luck with our
entrees. I ordered chicken fried rice and Dani ordered the Lobster Tempora Roll.
She described it as being just ok. She described it as being a little to rich
with the combination of sauce and lobster. They were both rich flavors that
clashed. Although she did enjoyed the kick from the spicy chipotle! My rice was
delicious with a lot flavor in every bite. The chicken was cooked well but was
expecting a little more of it in my serving. Personally I would not go back to
Hanaro. The food was not bad, but it did not meet my expectations of Asian
cuisine.
Eat here maybe? No
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-7851
Pork Dumplings
Lobster Tempora Roll
Chicken Fried Rice
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