On H street, lots of seating inside and nicely decorated. The food was delicious- it will take a…read moresmall while to be prepared but it's really a decent portion size even for the individual meals. They have a full mocktail bar with various cocktail options. I got sweater weather which was delicious and I also got the lamb chops which were what you consider standard lamp chops to look like but it was very yummy. Service workers were very pleasant and nice.

This place is a relatively new addition to the street car district. It's easy to access and a good…read moreamount of street parking on all sides. They have some really great offerings including their chai is next level good. I was truly impressed at how piping hot and freshly prepared the food comes out. It is truly on par with the more expensive South Asian cuisine options. Prices are reasonable and service is top notch. It's a family owned operation and you can tell how much the next generation cares about service and delivering a quality experience. What's unique is they have a full bar of all mocktails options. This is great if you're going for a dry month or drinking is not your thing.

I love this place. What a treasure amazing service every time.. the food is extraordinary the sea…read morebass is so crazy good. Hummus is extraordinary. Innovative cocktails.. many great rice options. The SOLTANI kebab I think that's what it's called is really great too I've been here three times and it never disappoints.

We had a wonderful time at Rumi's Kitchen last night. From the ambience to the food and the overall…read moreexperience, everything was nearly perfect. However, one aspect of the service was disappointing. About 10 minutes after our starters arrived, while we were still enjoying the Salad Shirazi, Yogurt Duo, and Kashk Bademjoon, our waiter cleared our small plates and utensils, saying that dinner was coming. We then waited approximately another 20 minutes before our main courses arrived. I understand that restaurants can get busy and may occasionally be short-staffed, but clearing our plates while we were still enjoying our starters gave us the impression that we were being rushed through the meal. Dining should be about enjoying the food, the company, and the overall experience, rather than feeling hurried. I was especially disappointed because I had three guests with me who were not Persian and were genuinely excited to discover and experience the richness of Persian cuisine. I wanted them to savor each dish and appreciate the culinary traditions that make Persian food so special. On a much more positive note, I must mention the Orange Umbrella cocktails, which were absolutely outstanding! Rumi's Kitchen has so much to offer, and with a little more attention to the pacing of service, the experience would have been truly exceptional from beginning to end.

Went here with my husband for our anniversary, and had a gift card. We chose outdoor seating…read morewithout seeing it, I had previously seen pictures of the inside and assumed the outdoor vibes would be just as fun and vibey. I was very wrong. It was literally in the alley, and was giving Covid setup. Definitely would not recommend the outdoor area to anyone. There was no music, the decor was fine but again, looked very subpar and you could tell everyone else that arrived and sat outside after us had the same thoughts. Now to the food. I will say all of it was good, but for the price? I could find another Middle Eastern adjacent restaurant in DC for less money. It was a little outrageous in my opinion. We did choose the tawle experience. The dips with good, and came with endless flatbread. But it was interesting how some of the portions were huge and then others felt like they were skimping. We got huge portions of pickled vegetables and a giant salad, but then when it came to the shrimp kabobs we ordered, we got 5 pieces of shrimp. I will say the steak portion we chose we large, but then again for dessert, it was just a half mason jar size of a chocolate mousse to split...It was just interesting. Several of the staff knew it was our anniversary and they could've given maybe an additional dessert or a glass of champagne but nothing. Again for a restaurant of this caliber, you would just expect more. I say all of this to say, we did have a gift card that covered most of our $300+ meal. But if I were going without that, I would've been even more disappointed. I know people have raved about this place for years, but the original chefs have changed, and I'm understanding more why they've lost their Michelin star. It was good/fine but was far from exceptional.

The BEST , the food felt incredibly fresh and authentically Mediterranean…read more We went in the spring and the outdoor seating was adorable not sure if it is year around but definitely recommend grabbing outdoor seating .

I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

Not Michelin Star but Zaytinya has The Bib Gourmand distinction which means the restaurant is…read morerecognized by inspectors for offering fantastic food at a reasonable price point. I'm getting better at this! LOL Service was great from the moment we walked in. The ambiance at Zaytinya is exactly what you want from a José Andrés restaurant: light‑filled, contemporary, and buzzing with life. High ceilings, blue‑and‑white tones, and a chic Mediterranean aesthetic make it feel like a getaway in the middle of D.C. It's vibrant, social, and perfect for lingering over mezze crafted under Chef José Andrés' vision. I met another Yelp foodie here so that was a real treat! I love my Yelpies! Let's get into it with one sentence.... Come try this place out! It's taken me months to post this because this girl eats out way too much. For my fellow Yelpers if you haven't already tried, you're missing out! Thank me later! Cheers!

This colorful restaurant is located near the National Building museum and it was the perfect choice…read morefor lunch. I had the spicy miso ramen which was so good that we came back the next day to have more lol they also have a kids ramen which is perfect for the junior diners with you. Another favorite on our table was the curry snow chicken which got rave reviews ! We ordered extra of the rice with chicken drippings. Please note you can ask to make your food halal. Don't miss dining Here !

I would call this a standard good fried chicken! Crispy skin and juicy inside. The curry snow…read morechicken is similar to something you could find at a Korean fried chicken joint, but for someone who is not family with that this will be super unique. The Nashville chicken has some asian influences in the spices, but it could have been a bit more bold in flavor. The restaurant is a cool vibe, making you feel like you are in a cafeteria. When I went it was pretty busy, and they only had 2 servers working. I will say despite the stress they must've been under, the servers helped all the customers with speed and efficiency.

This is probably the best Lebanese restaurant in the DC area. It has a beautiful ambience, a very…read moreextensive and varied menu (which includes numerous classic Lebanese dishes), and the service is great. My daughter has some food allergies and our server helped guide us through the menu as to what she could safely eat and made sure that certain modifications were made. We definitely will be back.

A definite return in the near future and definitely recommend to colleagues. The ambience was…read moresuperb , not overly loud or chaotic, very relaxed.

Absolutely blown away with my meal at Lapis. Fantastic service, atmosphere, and food. This…read morerestaurant is intimate enough for date night and cozy enough for a meal shared with friends. My husband and I split the Herat Platter and modified it to be vegan. Our friends shared the meat platter. Our server was friendly and helped make sure our platter was in fact vegan by removing yogurt from the leek dumplings. I loved how all the food came out to be shared. It made it feel like I was having a home cooked dinner and less like I was in a stuffy fancy restaurant. It was just the vibe I wanted to relax with friends. It is hard to pick out a stand-out dish. All the flavors were so savory and comforting. The mushrooms (samarok) was probably my favorite as it reminded me of a beef burgundy. The mushrooms were so meaty and the sauce was deep and fantastic. The carrots were far and away the best carrots I ever had. I have never had carrots taste so savory. The cauliflower was perfectly tender. The lentils were something I wish I could eat daily as they were just the right amount of umami made me feel so warm and comforted. The dessert (halwa) was not my favorite. I am a chocolate lover and I wish it was a little sweeter. I am sure it was authentic to the flavors it should be. It just was not the sweet note I usually hope for at the end of a meal. I am still drooling over this meal and longing for a chance to come back. The price point is so reasonable for a tasting menu in DC that left my husband and I absolutely stuffed!

I loved the patio seating at Lapis! Such a perfect way to spend a beautiful evening with friends…read more We all really enjoyed our food and drinks. Mantoo Beef Dumplings: 5/5, we ordered the six-count, which was perfect to share. The savory flavor balance was great, with just a hint of spice. Lamb Tikka: 5/5, I really loved the spicy red chutney that came with this dish (I would've liked more vegetables, but it was still so good.) Sabz Highball: 5/5, if you like a tart, herbaceous cocktail, this is a great one. We look forward to coming back to Lapis and trying their tasting menu!

I happened to stop by Reren Lamen & Bar because I was nearby and feeling tired. The exterior didn't…read moreparticularly catch my eye, but I'm so glad I decided to give it a try! I ordered the cold noodles, and the noodles were delicious. There are plenty of other options on the menu, and they also make cocktails. The staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It's a great spot, and I'd definitely recommend it!

We ordered the mixed tempura, curry chicken, and stir-fried noodles…read more The standout dish was definitely the mixed tempura. It was perfectly crispy, light, and flavorful--both my husband and I really enjoyed it. The curry chicken was decent. My husband loved it, but I thought it was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly memorable either. As for the stir-fried noodles, they were average and didn't leave much of an impression. Unfortunately, what really changed our overall experience wasn't the food--it was the service at the end of the meal. When it was time to pay, my husband used his card but intended to leave the tip in cash. As the waitress was processing the payment, she said, "You know the tip is not included." It wasn't what she said, but how she said it. It came across as if she was demanding a tip rather than providing the kind of service that would naturally earn one. The interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and ended the meal on a disappointing note. Because of that experience, I can't recommend this restaurant. Chinatown has plenty of other restaurants that offer not only better food but also friendlier, more welcoming service.

Delicious casual Indian fusion bowl concept with healthier options than Spice 6 and Bindaas Bowls…read morein Chinatown with supergrains, quinoa, and a galore of veggies! The food isn't greasy and has a mild spicy kick! I really like the updated menu with Classic Indian Plates and Burritos. The Saag Paneer is delicious with large chunks of paneer. It has a mild spicy kick and the quinoa was perfectx to pair it with. It's really easy to go overboard with the galore of toppings with the DIY bowl option (made that rookie mistake a couple of times!). The menu and classic bowls are a great place to start! The sauces are very flavorful and the Tikka Tomato and Garlic sauce has a spicy kick! The Caul Me Maybe with Tofu and Cauliflower and peanut sauce and Eat Your Veggies bowl with a heap of veggies and Coconut and Ginger sauce are my favorites! The lemon turmeric rice and supergrains are my jam as a base (leafy greens can't absorb the curry and don't pair well) with Peanut or the Coconut and Ginger Sauce. The fresh tender Tofu and Cauliflower and onions are my protein pick, the Sweet Potato meatball Tikki are a bit mushy. My favorite veggies are sauteed spinach, great way to get in my greens (the salads don't pair well with the curries)! The baingan bharta eggplant is quite flavorful (the channa masala isn't bad, but not my top pick). The beets, cucumbers, carrots, and corn salsa topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds are my favorite toppings. The lentil chips and chickpea noodles "sev" are also fun toppings! The service has notably gone down at this location as well as the Crystal City location, but the menu has expanded with more food options. Rasa has delicious, healthy Indian food, and part of my lunch rotation!

The RASA in my neighborhood closed, but I found occasion to try this one which is in a newer…read moredevelopment somewhere between the convention center and NoMa. The build a bowl concept is not hip anymore. The basics are there to make it work with Indian food, but the execution wasn't. I had an option for a greens or grains bowl but their salad looked weak so I went with quinoa, which is not exactly Indian but is good. I ended up with paneer; their veggie option was potato and cauliflower which is neither good nor high in protein. The paneer was a respectable portion, but the overall bowl was a bit weak, when you consider that you only get to add one vegetable (out of two choices), and a few smaller fixins at the end. I appreciated that they offer a chai with oat milk, which was pretty good. The food just didn't get to what I wanted in terms of variety of options. A fast casual Indian place should have three different dals, various breads and street foods, and a whole lot more than two vegetables.

Amazing spot. Stopped in while on work trip. Some of the best tacos I have had in a while…read more Taco trio was great. Choose any 3 tacos from entire menu. I added 1 extra. Birria , southwest chicken, mahi mahi, bang bang shrimp. Washed it down with blue lemonade. Amazing flavors, cool atmosphere, quick service and very friendly helpful staff. Very reasonable price. Would definitely come again

Sam had such an amazing attitude and was super helpful and extremely friendly. The food was…read moredelicious and the best tacos I've had in a while.