synaesthesia Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Market to Market Uncommon Cafe: I've been really digging their fried tofu stir-fry dishes. I'm not sure if there's a different one each day. Although the tofu can get a little chewy from sitting in the steam tray, but the flavors have been pretty good. Thai basil one day, and today a stir-fry with broccoli. And as it turns out a healthier option than sandwiches or the other buffet items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Is this place a chain? I know of one in the Ronald Reagan Building food court and the Ballston mall food court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleW Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah, they've got another location in Arlington, not far from Ballston as well. I used to work over there and get a salad from there almost every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The 16th and L location makes one of the best roast beef sandwiches in the city. I don't know where they get their meat, I just know it is damn good. I miss those sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterriffs Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I used to love this place when I worked down by that area 4 years ago. The food wasn't anything GREAT, but it was definitely a cut above your other buffet style places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Big surprise today. There was Peking Duck. It was weird. But of course this other Asian woman went and caught the guy just as he was unloading a new tray and grabbed all the prime pieces. I coughed very loudly in the hopes of enticing her to move so I could get in on the action. A little broccoli and salad, and it's not a bad lunch for less than $4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbh Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 there's also one on 5th St between G and H Streets. this one also has a liquor license and bar area and a bunch of flat screen TVs... I was sneaking in some views of Euro 2008 a few weeks back while getting food here. I've been meaning to try the sandwiches here... but when I'm in the mood for a sandwich, I usually end up elsewhere (Jack's, Clyde's on the Walk, Quiznos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentimesodds Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yeah, they've got another location in Arlington, not far from Ballston as well. I used to work over there and get a salad from there almost every day. Where's the one in arlington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonawkward Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Where's the one in arlington? Randolph, just off of Fairfax Drive. Food isn't bad and I kind of like it because of the variety. Where else can I get a couple of bites of General Tso's, some spinach pie and pasta salad? Also, their stir fried green bean always hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Randolph, just off of Fairfax Drive. ??? Where? A google search turned up a location IN the Ballston Commons mall, but nothing at Randolph and Fairfax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think it's on Randolph Street a few doors down from Caribbean Breeze. If it's the place I'm thinking of, I had bi bim bap from there. Not the dol sot stone pot kind (which I like better), but just the kind you mix in a regular bowl. It was a while ago, but I remember liking it enough that I was planning to go back sometime to try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleW Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think it's on Randolph Street a few doors down from Caribbean Breeze. If it's the place I'm thinking of, I had bi bim bap from there. Not the dol sot stone pot kind (which I like better), but just the kind you mix in a regular bowl. It was a while ago, but I remember liking it enough that I was planning to go back sometime to try it again. That sounds right. My original post was terribly unclear. I used to go to the location in the mall, but I spotted the second location while walking around the area at lunchtime when I worked over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'm presently enjoying a grilled chicken and avocado sandwich from here. I've definitely transitioned my love of the NEA cafeteria over to this place. The chicken is fairly moist and tender, and they do not drown the bread in butter or oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I just split one of their sausage, egg, and American cheese on an English muffin with a friend. It's not fancy, but it really hits the spot. The sausage they have right now is pretty good, but every now and then for some reason they order some type that isn't very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Could anyone clear up where the Market to Market locations are now, and what the website for it (them?) is? The only website I could find was this. I think their current locations are: 1. Reagan building; 2. 740 5th St NW (Chinatown); 3. 1615 L St NW (Farragut Square area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbh Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I can confirm that the one on 5th street is still alive and kicking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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