Less than a year after its $35.3 million acquisition by Bethesda-based Willard Retail, Rockville’s Research Row retail complex is now fully leased with the signing of ChaHalo. ChaHalo is a modern bubble tea and milk tea brand that blends traditional Chinese tea culture with contemporary flavors and presentation.

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Back in May of 2021 we let you know that Chadol Korean BBQ would be coming to Research Row in Rockville.

The new Korean BBQ restaurant, which is located at 1403 Research Blvd, Suite A-8, opened last month. As of now its website is pretty bare, but Google offers a menu that consists of a variety of appetizers, a la carte meat dishes, combos, and more. It can be seen below.


We’ve been able to confirm that the fresh juice, smoothie, and açaí bowl franchise is coming to 1403 Research Row Blvd. Suite A7, where they’ll join Chick Fil A, One Life Fitness and the upcoming Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

Robek’s was founded in Los Angeles in 1996 and is projected to have over 100 locations this year.


The restaurant offers a wide variety of wines (sparkling, white, red, international, sweet red, dessert, fruit, specialties, and more) along with many other beverages and a menu that consists of beef & pork, seafood, pasta, chicken, and burgers/sandwiches.

​This news was first reported by Eater DC earlier this week.