Nen Daiko's Favorite Eateries - 2024

This year as part of our 30th anniversary, we are taking a moment to document the “every day” - meaning the small moments that add up to make 30 years of awesome. 

And food is definitely a big part of Nen Daiko culture. Nen Daiko spends a lot (like a LOT, a lot) of time eating together. We love to cook and share our homemade treats. But we also love eating out after shows and practice.

So here’s a list of our current favorite eateries and food! Great places to nosh and hang out!

Photo by Mike Gallan, May 2022

Breeze Bakery Cafe - 4125 Hummer Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 - www.breezebakery.com     

• Insanely good and artisanal baked goodies. 
• Delicious Sandwiches and such - Try the Bulgogi Quesadilla!

​Korean BBQ! So many good places, but we frequent Iron Age and Yechon (open 24/7 for those late nights!)

Chi Mc - 9522 Burke Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.chimcusa.com 

• Korean Fried wings with Spicy or Soy garlic sauce. We go half and half!
• ​Truffle fries are amazing too!
• They serve Soju 😀​

Foolishness at Kung Fu Tea - Photo by Mike Gallan

Dounen Daiko celebrates a performance at Kung Fu Tea - Photo by Mike Gallan

Kung Fu Tea - 9530B Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.kungfutea.com

• Great place for after-taiko bubble tea!
  

Glory Days - 9526 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 - www.glorydaysgrill.com

• We love this place after a big show for the amazing food and $5 margaritas! 

Margaritas and more with Yuta after a workshop February 2024

Mochinuts!

BGR (Burgers Grilled Right) - 8420 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152 - www.bgrtheburgerjoint.com 

• The best build-your-own burgers! Wagyu, Bison, Lamb, Tuna!
• Everything's better if you add bacon and an egg on it!

Ren’s Ramen- 11403 Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 

• Great place any time we are in town for CONNECT! 
• Some of the best ramen in the DMV. Also try the yuzu soda!

L & L Hawaiian BBQ - 4363 John Marr Drive, Annadale, VA 22003 - https://www.hawaiianbarbecue.com/locations/annandale/ 

• We hit this on opening weekend so it was way busy and so delish! Looking forward to their full menu!
• Also houses Tiger Sugar - https://www.tigersugarva.us/ - yum! 

Marumen, June 2015

Places we want to try! Let us know what your favorites are from these:

​Rice Culture - 2672D Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 221801 - https://www.riceculture.com/ 

• Taiyaki! A Japanese fish-shaped waffle that’s stuffed with a sweet filling of your choice. 

Twisted Sweets and Savory - 626 Grant St, Herndon, Va 20170 - www.twistedsweetsandsavory.com 

District Taco - 2676 Avenir Pl Ste O, Vienna, VA 22180 - https://www.districttaco.com/

​Marufuji Market - coming later this year to Tysons! 8520 Leesburg Pike

Swiss Bakery pretzel as big as your head!