Yunnan By Potomac
Noodle shop · Pentagon City
721 15th St S Unit 150, Arlington, VA 22202
Highlights
Mixian noodles, dumplings, bao buns, and skewers.
Mixian noodles, dumplings, bao buns, and skewers.
"This Old Town restaurant debuted new digs in Pentagon City this week. The beloved brand serves up bright “comfort food” bowls with Mixian rice noodles and toppings like braised beef chunks, pulled chicken, fresh vegetables, and braised tea egg. A lengthy a la carte lineup includes crispy pork belly steamed buns, garlic butter crab dumplings, and a selection of “night market-style” barbecue, with a four-course “explorer’s menu” starting at $50. A weekday bento box features six plates for $25. Order online for takeout or delivery via UberEats." - Tierney Plumb
"The Old Town original closed last week and will quickly reopen in new Pentagon City digs on Wednesday, January 29; located a 12-minute drive north, chef Shao Bruce’s much-bigger flagship opens with a familiar menu full of round mixian rice noodles, hefty bao buns, spicy skewers, delectable dumplings, bento lunches, and prix-fixe dinner options. Opening day coincides with the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and to celebrate special offerings include Norwegian king crab, crispy whole red snapper, takeout family feasts, and a lychee-infused "Dragon Blossom" cocktail. The new location also introduces weekend brunch bites like tea-smoked salmon Benedict and scallion pancake breakfast tacos, plus new cocktail- and dumpling-making classes." - Tierney Plumb
"Old Town’s noodle house does dumplings justice. Six-top orders, served pan-fried or steamed, are packed with smoked tofu, duck, lump crab, minced chicken, pork, and more. FYI: Yunnan is moving to a much-larger locale in Pentagon City later this year." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"This Old Town restaurant serves up bright “comfort food” bowls with Mixian rice noodles and toppings like braised beef chunks, pulled chicken, fresh vegetables, and braised tea egg. A lengthy menu also includes crispy pork belly steamed buns, garlic butter crab dumplings, and a selectin of “night market-style” barbecue. A weekday bento box features six plates for $25. Order online for takeout or delivery via UberEats." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Eater Staff
"This member of the Alexandria scene focuses on regional dishes from Southwest China. Mixian rice noodles are the main focus, but diners can also find hefty bao buns, deliciously sauced yu choy, a selection of spicy skewers, and more. A weekly lunch bento offers six plates for $25." - Missy Frederick, Eater Staff
