The Block Foodhall & Bar

This food hall in Annandale presents an appealing variety of Asian cuisine, featuring options such as poke bowls, musubi, a distinguished dumpling establishment, Balo Kitchen, and a delightful SnoCream boba tea spot, complemented by a spacious bar. The pricing is reasonable, contributing to its popularity, particularly on weekends. Generally, the service meets expectations, and the multiple seating arrangements comfortably cater to larger groups. However, a more consistent cleaning routine could enhance the dining experience by ensuring tables remain tidy and welcoming.

We had a fantastic time at The Block Food Hall in Annandale, VA, during Happy Hour on a Friday to celebrate a birthday. Our bartender, Icy, was amazing—she made the celebration even more special with a round of shots and cocktails to keep the party going. The communal seating and open layout were perfect for our large group, allowing us to mingle and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those not drinking alcohol, The Block offers a nice selection of boba tea options, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, The Block offers great vibes, excellent service, and a fun, welcoming space for everyone. Highly recommend!

I enjoyed the many available options of Asian food and drinks here. It was very delicious and tasted great and I also like the upbeat/lively atmosphere of this place. But the only thing I would say is that the price is definitely more on the expensive side here and there are cheaper options with the same quality around considering this is in an area with lots of Asian population. I did not see a lot of Asian people eating/working here either but other than that I’m pretty satisfied with the food.

I love this place! So many options, such a great vibe. You can get a poke bowl (I recommend the spam musubi, ice cream, ramen, dumpling, laska soup, dan dan noodles, beef stew, or some beer/wine/cocktail from the bar. Everyone can find their favorite!

Economical but food is more likely to be enjoyed when you're also drinking at their bar in my opinion. I couldn't believe that they didn't have any hot tea at any of the vendors. (It was mainly for my grandma). My husband and daughters enjoyed their dim sum (it took a while for them to get three orders out), I tried one and thought it was a bit on the salty side even without dipping it in the soy sauce. I had a salmon poke bowl and it was okay. My grandma said it reminded her of dog food and she refused to eat hers (LOL).

The Block is a popular food hall with a few vendors, including a bubble tea and ice cream shop. The food is great, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere inside is a bit loud and very casual, they also have a neat outdoor area next to the parking lot. The place is clearly also busy with delivery pick up orders (good sign for the quality of food). The poke place is a 4*, the dumplings and bubble tea are 5* food stops.

Soup dumplings galore! This spot has amazing food and the decor is absolutely adorable. They had really cute drinks and a DJ night on Saturdays, which makes for a fun time. I would recommend as a quick lunch spot or a night with friends.

If you're looking to please a large group of people and are pressed for time, this is your place! It's almost like a mall food court with the options and open eating area, but it's MUCH better food! Dessert is offered in its own kiosk/s and several different delicious food options are offered on a pay-at-the-conter basis. Everything is fresh-made, and lots of different ethnic cuisines are offered. It has a nice, casual atmosphere and even does dance parties on the weekend, I believe, if you're up for it.

Still love the block! Such a great little food hall. Ordered to-go from Pokéworks to satisfy my Poké fix! While I briefly waited for my order, I was able to enjoy some live music on a Wednesday night. So nice! The block has a decent sized bar for people to sit or order from & sit at one of the community tables. It's just a great little eclectic spot with good vibes, good food joints & just a great atmosphere. Cheers!

I been coming to the block since it first opened. I use to follow SnowCream bus until they finally had a place to call home. Ok, so by far my fave is the block va. Just because the vendor have a larger menu option AND they are in stock. Unlike the other locations. They have Poké Bowl (poke, masubi, reg tea), Snowcream (ice cream, soft serve, bubble tea, snacks), balo (variety of Asian cuisine), Dumplings (Chinese Dumplings, soups, street food) and the bar (cocktails, wine, beer, bar snack). I tried them all and I wasnt at all dissatisfied. There is only one my husband and I enjoy the most which is Balo. I would either get Bo Hue with bread, the roti tacos, Bahn Mi, or noodles. The seating area is communal style. Yes, you share a table and that's okay. Sometimes pending on the time, it can be jam pack so be aware of those typical lunch and dinner hours. Everything is clean for the most part and the bathrooms could be a hit or miss pending how busy they are. They use to have after 9pm hours but not sure if it's seasonal. Overall, great go to when trying to figure out something to eat or looking for a happy hour.

Parking can get fuller but there is plenty more parking if you go slightly further out the parking lot. The bathroom is located in the back left area. There are water stations located throughout that the staff periodically refill, so there isn't usually issues with getting water and it's been great having that available when I'd have otherwise forgotten my own water/drink. For quick bites I sometimes grabbed the chicken nuggets or poke as a quick meal when I meet up with friends, on my way or after a class, or to eat on the drive home. With the increasing menu however, I've had dumpling ramen, loco moco, lomein, Hainanese chicken rice, etc. Some menu items have been bigger winners than others in terms of overall taste and consistency of the orders. I haven't had an issue with service at any of the places within The Block. In particular, I find ordering at SnoCream seamless. The aesthetic is definitely that of modern industrial fitting of a food hall. The selection of restaurants is limited but the menu options have increasingly varied as I've continued visiting more for many years at this point.

We had a fantastic time at The Block Food Hall in Annandale, VA, during Happy Hour on a Friday to celebrate a birthday. Our bartender, Icy, was amazing--she made the celebration even more special with a round of shots and cocktails to keep the party going. The communal seating and open layout were perfect for our large group, allowing us to mingle and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those not drinking alcohol, The Block offers a nice selection of boba tea options, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, The Block offers great vibes, excellent service, and a fun, welcoming space for everyone. Highly recommend!

The Block is an Asian collective of eateries to choose from. There's three eateries and one dessert place inside. The dining area is communal with the noise to match. Tonight we visited thinking about a Thai restaurant was still there. Unfortunately it is no longer there. We chose dumplings for eats. Shared parking.

Fun casual spot that's family friendly with lots of selection, even with just four vendors - dumplings and bao buns, Asian fusion mains and shareables, a build-your-own poke spot, and snocream + milk teas. Also features a full bar along the left side and lots of seating. I had the crispy pork belly banh mi. Baguette and toppings were excellent though belly could've been more tender. Had to get a Thai iced tea with boba on the way out too. My group also shared the dan dan fries, which would be great with a beer.

The food EATS it's so good! It's such a vibe and it decorated so cutesy! Love coming here with my friends! Such nice people and the service is top notch!

My friend and I came in after spending the day in DC on 4/28. The interior is so cute with multiple seating areas, a bar, and lots of Asian food options. I got the California crab cream cheese spring roll and it was fresh, hot, and tasty. The only disappointing thing was that the bartender argued with me over my real ID calling it fake. I've never had this issue before and my ID is not fake. My friend had to take her ID out and have him compare mine to hers in order for me to be served. It ruined the mood since the bartender was obviously biased and basically called me a liar in front of everyone at the bar. I will probably not be back because of this.

I recently visited this past weekend and decided to order the shrimp hibachi. The hibachi took about 30 minutes to be ready, which was much longer than I expected. When it finally arrived, I found it not quite up to par compared to other places I've been. In my opinion, the dish lacked flavor. On a brighter note, I tried a brown sugar boba milk tea, which turned out to be quite tasty. It was very milky and had only a modest amount of brown sugar syrup, but it was still enjoyable. The restaurant's ambiance was a highlight. The area was aesthetically pleasing with flowers hanging from the ceiling and plenty of seating options. We chose to sit outside under the covered patio, which was a great choice given the pleasant weather.

What a cute little hidden gem in Annandale!! Such an aesthetic environment, with various Asian food options. Parking is so easy, which is always a plus for me. I think there's a variety with regard to quality of food/drink, and pricing, service, etc. - but I do believe there's something here for everyone who likes Asian food!

The food was great , just have to know what to order, or willing to try!! Read very well because there is some things that or not what you thought it will be other than that it's great !!

Fun place to visit with friends! Plenty of food options, but a bit on the pricey side. I enjoyed some fusion Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings with a unique Calamansi, Filipino Lemon, flavor. It was tasty, but again, a bit overhyped. Service was speedy and ambiance was lively. I would come again to try out their boba!

Loveee the food All their stalls have a great selection of food and ambiance is lively and casual Definitely recommend getting poke and snocream after

I loved coming here with my wife to enjoy a variety of Asian foods and great drinks. The atmosphere is fantastic with plenty of seating and wonderful vibes. The bar staff are extremely friendly. We tried three of the four restaurants and found the food enjoyable. Great place to bring friends and have a great time.

Great food and atmosphere! Prompt service and great vibes. Turns into a little lounge/club after hours Bao balls are amazing bartenders were great too!! All around good place with ample parking.

This is a food hall, so there are a few restaurants to chose from. There is also a bar. I tried food from Bali Kitchen. It was chicken and rice with some pickled greens. It was ok, I would probably try something else next time. Service was fast, no issues with that. It's your typical food hall, it seems like it can get quite crowded but seating doesn't seem to be an issue. The restroom definitely needed some attention. Overall, it seems cool.

The Block has really gone downhill over the years with poor maintenance staff. The bathrooms are filthy and disgusting, there was crusted shit hit all over one of the toilet seats. I lost my appetite! Over the weekends, The Block has a weird club like scene (some of the singers are talented) where I've spotted sugar daddies picking up young girls. - Block bar: The Lychee Martini is delicious and worth the 20 min wait! I LOVE the Drunken Pumpkin seasonal cocktail and enjoyed the "Falling in Love" bourbon and cinnamon cocktail and Mango Twister mojito. My husband like his Dirty Martini and porter. There are some happy hour specials on the weekdays from 4-8pm - Poke Works: Got a veggie bowl loaded with kale noodles, quinoa, and veggies. Sooo many delicious unlimited toppings to choose from - the organic tofu, blanched kale, shredded nori, and seaweed salad were my favorite! I was stuffed from just eating 1/2 of it and ate the rest for dinner the next day (it kept pretty well!) - Balo Kitchen (from Pho Wheels food truck): The Tofu & Eggplant Bahn Mi sandwich is greasy and not well balanced with lettuce, shredded carrots, greasy slices of eggplant and brittle tofu. After eating 1/2 sandwich, I threw in the towel! The fries were the best part! The Hakka noodles with tofu and heap of veggies was fun to try and flavorful with curry powder, but they had a mild spicy kick and the clumpy noodles and spices didn't settle well in my stomach. - SnoCream Ice Cream (formerly Munch ice cream): Every time I go to The Block, I make sure to save room for dessert! My favorite flavors are Matcha Oreo, Blueberry Earl Grey, Key Lime, and Chocolate Salted Caramel with Roasted Almonds. The ice cream is flavorful without being overly sweet and tickles my tastebuds. On a few occasions, the ice cream had freezer burns. The vibrant cones are fun and my favorite cone is the ash coconut and red velvet. They are fragile and collapsed when I gripped it hard. I love topping off my ice cream with a drizzle of Nutella and Oreo cookies...and it's free! The bubble tea is ginormous and good too. Note that although the Block is open until 2am on Fri & Sat nights, most of the vendors close at 10pm except for Balo Kitchen. I used to love coming here, but the food hall is poorly maintained, the quality of food has gone down substantially, and a weird crowd. I'll just come back for the ice cream or to grab a quick drink when I'm in the area.

Great atmosphere, our soup dumplings were super good but our miso soup and bao buns were really lacking flavor. My boba was really good and fresh. Service at the register was good but I would've liked to seen a cleaner restaurant. Our table was dirty and the trash had bugs coming out of it. The bathrooms were super dirty and out of toilet paper.

Not bad at all. New to the area so we are experimenting. The prices were a bit much but I'm old school so not use to it. Good beer selection and food was fusion Asian. I'll be back that's for sure. The service was typical and the ambiance was really trendy with bench seating in and outside. Digging it.

FIRST TIMER REVIEW- Came here at around 9pm on a Saturday and let me say, it was busy!!! Seems like a hot spot to meet friends for a drink and/or for food/ice cream. 21+ after 10pm(not sure if that's just for weekends or everyday). I got the SNOCREAM and the texture was cool! It was like furry frozen yogurt or something. I only had a few bites. I had fruity pebbles and condensed milk as my topping. It was good! I'd definitely want to try something else next time We were also at the bar and got a few drinks. They have a whole variety and some pretty cool drinks! Bartenders were super attentive and made sure we were taken care of. Next time around, I definitely want to try the foods they offer! After 2 hours, we went over to the lounge where the couches were and ordered a hookah! It was $50 and we got two different flavors. They also provide some board games to play and you can bring your drinks I had so much fun here and I would definitely come back on the weekend. To my readers who have been looking for a hype place that's more lowkey than a club, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! They had a DJ who was playing great songs and some people were dancing towards the end of the night while others sat at the tables with their drinks just catching up with friends!

This is a super-fun food hall with a handful of Asian kiosks, plus a bar. All of the food is delicious, but extra shout out to Snow Cream for the ube ice cream in an ash cone. The only thing I dislike is how LOUD it is. Recommend going at off-hours to avoid lines and find a table.

Great experience! Good atmosphere, music and overall very clean! The food was fantastic! The pork soup dumplings were made perfectly. Their pork gyoza were good, they had an amazing crunch to them and not greasy at all! The bartenders were super friendly. The steak hibachi was tender and was not soaked in grease and had great flavor.

The block is an indoor food hall area with a couple of different options. There's currently a pokeworks, skewer restaurant, chicken place, ramen, and snocream. The food is great but it can be hard to find a seat when it's busy. There's outdoor seating and some fun shopping in the nearby shopping center.

The Block can have a lively atmosphere, though the vibe varies depending on the time of day and the weekend. During the day, it attracts families and provides a more relaxed environment. At night, the scene shifts to draw a mix of young and older singles as well as groups of friends out for a fun evening. It can get quite crowded, especially on weekends. The space features a mix of less well-known DJs, adding to the unpredictability of the experience. The lights are lowered in the evening to create a cool bar vibe. Drinks are reasonably priced and unique--I'd recommend their lychee drink, though they offer many fun options, despite a smaller beer selection. They also serve house-made ice cream and creative boba tea options, which are worth trying. The food options include a variety of Asian cuisine, such as ramen noodles, poke bowls, and dumplings. One thing to note is that the food vendors inside close earlier than the bar itself, so plan accordingly if you're looking to grab a bite. Overall, The Block is a great spot for a casual night out with affordable drinks, diverse food, and a music scene.

This place is a food hall with multiple restaurant options and a bar. Fantastic food and atmosphere! The food hall can get crowded, but seating is usually available. The service is prompt, and the vibes are amazing. Plus, it transforms into a lively lounge or club after hours. While the block itself is fantastic, some of the food spots there don't quite measure up. However, it's still a great meeting spot if you're looking for variety in options.

Fun, cozy atmosphere! Was able to have a conversation without shouting. Presentation/plating of dumplings was exquisite and each one looked to be hand made. Will definitely come back for more.

It's so fun. A menagerie of choices for food, drinks and dessert under one roof. Reminds me of Downtown Seattle. There are a lot of shopping centers that have no actual stores its mainly restaurants or takeout bars. It's a worthy visit, even the grocery store is a sight to see- beautiful spices and fruit. The shopping center has really changed for the better.

We love the block! So many great food stalls to choose from, everything is always delicious. We usually go around lunch time on the weekends and while busy, have always found a place to sit. If anyone from management reads these, could you please place a step stool by the sinks in the back? Just one with 1-2 steps that can slide under the sink when not in use. This tired mama of a 3 and 5 year old would be so happy

This place is super cool! It's a mini food hall that has a lot of great food and drink options. It's cutely decorated and has a nice outdoor seating area as well. I tried the fish sauce wings, steak frites, and soup dumplings. Everything was so flavorful and savory. I also got an ube latte from snow cream. The options here look great and the ube that I got definitely had a good flavor. It was too sweet for me though, so I should've asked for less sweetener, so I'll have to try it again next time!

I came here recently with a group of people and we had a lot of fun. There's plenty of open space for seating. They have benches and high-top seats and a few couches in a corner. The decoration has a garden, airy theme. I really thought there were going to be more food stalls inside. From the outside it looks much larger. There are about 5 or 6 different places inside and a bar. I really did not know what to order so I went with a fried potstickers. The flavor was ok. I did not have enough dipping sauce and I didn't realize they had other condiments because the lady did not mention it. I had a mixed drink and a beer. The mixed drink was ok. I have heard that its almost like a club some nights because a DJ plays music. Its a great, chill place to get together with friends, or have a meal and chill. I like the fact that you can order from different places and enjoy your time without feeling like you have to rush and eat your food.

The block has several restaurants to eat from. I really like pokeworks and snow cream. It is usually crowded and sometimes hard to find a seat, but it is a nice place to sit and eat with friends. They also have a great bar with yummy drinks.

Always great coming here for some Balo Kitchen or Poke Works. SnoCream too! Wish it was larger with more vendor options. Balo go to are any of their pork belly, steak, or popcorn chicken for me. At Poke Works, I always go for their Hawaiian base and modify. SnoCream, pretty much any of their shaved ice, their Vietnamese coffee, or their matcha oreo ice cream!

This place is super nice. It's like a large space full of different restaurants and has a full service bar. No matter what you're craving, they have a large variety of food options you can get and then get a fancy drink. The cocktails were incredible, and are well priced during happy hour (4-7). Definitely worth checking out for food or hanging with the friends for some drinks. (also try the soup dumplings!! so so good)

We love going here! Very clean, great prices great portions. Something for everyone! Highest recommendation!!

Good variety of Asian food, including poke bowls and typical Asian "street food." Desserts, bar and good overall vibes.

the service was great, and the food was delicious, but my issue is that after eating it I fell ill. I was ill for over a week, and couldn't eat or drink anything without writhing in pain. my uvula was incredibly red and swollen, and I spent my entire week sobbing as i prayed for my body to get better.

Bold Dumpling- Great fun atmosphere to get a bite to eat and watch a game on a Sunday afternoon. My girlfriend and I got some sticky mini bao buns and chicken soup dumplings. The buns were soft, like the way I like them reminds me of a nice cloud and happiness , and pork belly were crispy with a nice sauce to accompany the pork, but I forgot they were minis so not too sure if the size was worth the price ( I'm a 6'2 255 Guy) . Dumplings had some broth in them which was wonderful , I wish they served a side of it to poke a hole in the dumpling and put it in yourself. The service was very quick and friendly. I would go back to try more things in the menu! The one thing catching my eye is the combination dumpling platter.

I have been here before and I craved their dumpling platter, which I absolutely loved before, but this time it wasn't that good. 1. Wait time It was about 30 mins to get my to go order and it is rather too long for this set up, they are not a sit-down restaurant. 2. Cannot put the order online is very inconvenient. I was able to reach the generic line of the Block, but couldn't reach the dumpling stall in particular, so I had to come to give my to-go order, which slowed everything down. They should have a direct line and make it very clear, so the customers can easily find it. 3. Dumplings are of different variety in terms of method of cooking, like deep dried vs steamed vs steamed with bao bun etc. However, the meat inside is EXACTLY the same in everything, so there is no true variety in taste. They should definitely work on that. All in all, totally edible, totally slow, quite expensive, ($45) for the pictured food.

First time at this food hall in Annandale. Place was empty, maybe 2 other people there. We ordered: Mini bao bun w/ pork belly, Spicy noodles w/ pork & dumplings and Steak hibachi The pork in the bao bun was super super sweet and honestly I didn't enjoy it as much. The texture was nice though. The spicy noodle ... it tasted like Shin Ramyun instant noodles that was doctored up with the pork flavor and dumplings that came in it. Maybe I'm just not a dumpling fan as the skin was very very thick. I did get a little taste of the steak hibachi and it was good. Serving size was plentiful.

It is so noisy in here that it is unpleasant. The design is the problem. There are not very many eateries here -- 3 for meals and 2 for snacks/desserts. Soup dumplings at the dumpling place are not great. The laksa and other dishes at the comfort food place are better. Nothing great. If you are in the area there are FAR BETTER choices within a mile!

Annandale is the VA Asian food capitol and this place is one of the reasons why! The food court / bar vibe is something perfect for a large group of friends to keep everyone satisfied and having a good time! I particularly loved the soup options at the back of the room although surprisingly the brussel Sprouts with meat added was very tasty (and healthy!) As well. I got the curry soup with 1 level of heat with ramen and pork belly. The meat was absolutely incredible and the soup was SO tasty. For someone that can't handle too much heat, I was surprised the 1 level barely tasted spicy at all. I may try level 2 or higher next time! For drinks we LOVED the Mango special and also loved that the happy hour went until 9 pm which included a $3 discount in cocktails. It also applies to beer and wine! The lychee martini was awesome as it always is and the lemongrass drink was nothing too special.

Great atmosphere. Variety if food is okay. Great outdoor area. Friendly service from all staff. Overall, you will have an enjoyable experience.

Been here for long but certain bartenders are just ignorant and rude. This one goes to the tall Korean/ bartender (perhaps a manager too). First, you ignored me at the bar and asked the one behind me for ordering. When I said I was here first then you tried to fix your mistake. I was fine with it and ordered a cocktail but you said no cocktail, meanwhile I literally got one from another bartender when I asked her. Secondly, on top of these bad service, you tried to fight me when I left after I said directly how unprofessional you were. What the fuck is that "customer service" man? Quit your job then.

Def recommend coming here for a variety of food options if in the area. We're from out of town so it was nice to be able to try so many foods in one spot. From @balokitchen we got the Tacos on roti canal flatbread with the 24 hour pork belly and char siu pork. this was so good From @bolddumpling we got the Spicy Pork wontons these were def super spicy Beef dumplings Pork soup dumplings From @snocreamcompany We got the Ube and Lychee Rose Sobret (so good!)

This is such a fun atmosphere, and you can try all the good food just like a food court! Everything was delicious. Literally tried with something from every business representative.

Not a typical food court. Nice atmosphere with delicious options and a bar! A bit expensive (about $15 for dinner) but hey isn't that the case at most places? Live music when we were there on Wednesday. The laksa at Balo kitchen was flavorful with a rich broth.

Cocktails at the bar are amazing, and make the happy hour deals worth it. I got the mango drink, which includes mango jellies, but protip: ask for less ice. It crowds your drink from all the action you're really looking for. Dumplings are made fresh. Didn't take pictures of my matcha oreo ice cream since I was so excited, but the people have spoken and they want their ube drizzle and cookie butter ice cream back! I like the bar area but can you guys turn the music down? I nearly lose my voice every time I come back and during dinner time no one is exactly partying just yet. Even still, it's The OG Block. So many options depending on your mood. Can't go wrong.

Good choice of a variety of food, drinks, desserts... love the food and the ambience, g

Delicious food, drinks, sweets and atmosphere! A little of a drive for me but we'll worth it! Please open something like this in the Gainesville area!