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Pow Pow

Asian Bowls, Vegan Seitan

Worth ordering: Egg roll

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • The firecracker cauliflower and wild-rice-and-quinoa mix are worth considering.
  • Good to know: Check the current menu and ask staff to verify ingredients: the supplied menu lists some dishes as non-vegan, despite reviews describing the restaurant as fully vegan.
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  • Try the General’s chicken-style bowl, a customer favorite; confirm its current vegan ingredients when ordering.
  • Sichuan dumplings with chili oil were a group favorite.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time: some diners report slow preparation and a confusing screen-ordering process.

People mention

Sandwich, fries and dumpling.

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Also asian mustard chicken sandwich, breakfast sandwich, cashew mozzarella balls, cauliflower, chicken bowl and firecracker cauliflower.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, good value and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for generous portions and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Wi-Fi
  • Brunch, lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Pow Pow serves Asian-inspired bowls, noodles, dumplings, and oversized egg rolls in a counter-order setting, with seitan and other plant-based proteins among the choices. Its current menu also lists dishes identified as containing animal products, so vegans should check ingredients and preparation; reviews mention hearty portions, occasional long waits, and awkward dining tables.

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1253 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–21:00
Tuesday
11:30–21:00
Wednesday
11:30–21:00
Thursday
11:30–21:00
Friday
11:30–21:00
Saturday
10:00–21:00
Sunday
10:00–21:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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