Yunnan By Potomac
Noodle shop · Pentagon City ·
Mixian noodles, bao buns, dumplings, skewers, and bento boxes
Mixian noodles, bao buns, dumplings, skewers, and bento boxes
"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
"I enjoy Yunnan by Potomac as a serene spot for noodles from southwest China — note that it’s more of a lunch/dinner place that opens at noon and is relocating to Pentagon City this year, so it feels like almost last call for Alexandria." - Missy Frederick
"We over-ordered in a joyful way and ended up with giant juicy bao buns, assertive spicy lamb skewers, savory pak choy, and well‑balanced noodle bowls — Yunnan offers friendly service and a serene atmosphere that makes it worthy of rotation." - Eater Staff
"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