What we’re about
Welcome to our Sushi, Ramen & International Food Lovers Group!
Are you excited about being part of a vibrant community of food lovers who enjoy sharing not just meals, but experiences? Our dining group was created to bring together those who have a passion for exploring diverse culinary delights—from the delicate flavors of sushi to the comforting warmth of ramen, and beyond to the rich tapestry of international cuisines.
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just starting your culinary journey, everyone is welcome to join us in discovering new dishes, sharing recipes, and enjoying great company. Let’s celebrate the joy of food together, one delicious bite at a time!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- WOW! Series: Join us for supersize musubi delights at Capital Musubi!Capital Musubi, McLean, VA
Get ready to embark with us on an exciting culnary adventure with our new dining series WOW! (Whimsical, Outrageous and Wondrous :-D!). This is your chance to explore unusual bites and indulge in the latest food trends. Each event will showcase innovative dishes that push the boundaries of flavor and presentation, allowing you to experience the thrill of trying something truly unique. Join us as we celebrate creativity in the kitchen and enjoy memorable meals together.
Get read to tantalize your taste buds at Capital Musubi in Tyson's Corner. Join us for a memorable evening where we'll dive into the delicious world of supersize musubi!
**There are multiple locations - please make sure you join at the TYSON'S CORNER location!**
What's a musubi you ask? It's a delightful Japanese Rice ball wrapped in nori (seaweed), filled with a fusion of flavors that are sure to please! From the classic spam musubi, a Hawaiian favorite, to innovative twists, there's something for everyone! Of the 15 varieties available - The El Diablo (chicken karaage, serrano peppers, sriracha mayo, jalapeno crisps) and Kimchi Musubi *(*spam, kimchi, gojuchang sauce, toasted sesame seeds) have my name on them!
Come savor the flavors, mingle with fellow food lovers, and experience a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Don't miss out on this delicious adventure!
Check out the Menu here
Vegan and GF options available!Check out their FB here
Check out their IG hereTo enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 4 friends.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners.
WHEN YOU RSVP, please be sure you're ready to join us. We coordinate with these amazing restaurants ahead of time, and they can't wait to roll out the red carpet for us. Supporting these small businesses is a big deal, and we want to keep the good vibes going! So, if something comes up and you can't make it, just a heads up: no shows or last-minute cancellations could impact your ability to RSVP for future outings.
Thanks a million for your understanding! We're all about making this a fun and inclusive community, so feel free to share suggestions for future dining spots. Just a reminder, each diner will take care of their own tab.
If you are unable to join us in July, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to catching up with you at Capital Musubi!
- Join us at Umai Ramen & Rice Bowl - 2025 Best of NOVA Winner!Umai Ramen & Rice Bowl, Vienna, VA$2.00
Join us for a delightful dining experience at the Tyson's location of Umai Ramen & Rice Bowl, the 2025 Best of NOVA winner in the ramen category!
From Northern Virginia Magazine:
The popular Herndon location now has a larger sister restaurant in Tysons. Umai offers popular Japanese dishes that its Thai chefs, Preeyaporn Aroonchokthawon and Sirinda Liwlompaisan, infuse with Southeast Asian flavors like coconut milk and lemongrass. Umai specializes in noodles bowls, from Japanese ramen to Thai khao soi and tom yum.
And there are few stronger desires in my gustatory existence than for Japanese curry. Part of the appeal is the dish’s circuitous story. We all know that the British became enchanted with curry in India, but the part of the tale that’s less well-known is that curry had to travel from Asia to England, back to Asia to get to Japan. According to the story, British sailors brought their thick, Euro-style curry to Japan in the late 19th century. The Japanese Imperial Navy made it a part of its diet too, and eventually it made its way to civilians.
My curry came to the table in its own cup, not on top of the fried pork cutlet. The pork itself was crisp outside and enviably adipose within. Good katsu is important, but when tasting katsu kare, it’s all about the curry. This one, speckled with soft carrots and onions, had the right texture of rich gravy (after all, Japanese curry is a roux-based sauce), but even better, the spice level hit the right mark. Often, restaurant curries have little spice at all. When I make my curry at home, I always use the extra-hot package, and the recipe at Umai matches the (still pretty light) burn.
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WAITLIST:
Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app.** The non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with the Meet-Up platform ($360/yr) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate all participants. Thanks in advance for your understanding!**
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion.
If you are unable to join us in July, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to dining with you at Umai Ramen & Rice Bowl!
