Wow, just like you would expect from the team from Albi, the dish preparations at La Shukran are on…read morepoint. The flavor combinations were subtly complex and engaging. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The dining room is relatively small and quite noisy. The rooftop dining area is casual and airy. Note: the rooftop seating only offers drinks and the small bites from the full menu. Larger entree options are not available on the rooftop. We will definitely be back to dine here again.

A green door in an alley leads to the second floor of a building, where you'll find La' Shukran,…read morewhich has to be one of of the coolest restaurants in DC. I had dinner there with my husband this past weekend after it was recommended by friends a long time ago - they raved! La' Shukran is a Levantine restaurant (The Levant = the eastern Mediterrean, including the countries of Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria) with an incredible menu. Everything is designed to be shared, and I found myself wishing we'd come with friends so we could order more! We shared: Spiced Beef Tongue Shawarma hummus (with pickled kohlrabi and green shatta); the eggplant dumplings (with chantarelles, urfa chile broth, and garlic yogurt); golden tilefish wrapped in grape leaves (embered and brushed with chermoula on piperade and sungold beurre blanc); Salad Shukran (little gem lettuce, pistachio, smoked feta, and "lots of herbs & love"); Hashwei fried rice (curry 7 spice lamb ragu, almonds, pickled carrots, and apricots); and their Knafeh Nabulsi (drenched in floral syrup; with pistachio and labneh raspberry swirl ice cream) for dessert. There were dishes that I LOVED. The spiced beef tongue shawarma hummus might have made my husband a fan of tongue. (He wanted to order one of the other hummus options, but I insisted - and he said I was right!!!) It was an incredible dish. We also loved the salad! It was bright and fresh and a great light dish to include with some of the heavier dishes. The eggplant dumplings were a very interesting dish (the eggplant filling was incredibly smoky), while the broth was savory and light. The knafeh was incredible, although I neither thought it needed the ice cream nor liked the flavor of that ice cream. The tilefish dish was good, but I don't think we'd order it again given its price/value (it runs about $60 for four small pieces of tilefish; I think given that there is some crab in the beurre blanc - something that wasn't listed as an ingredient for the dish), but I loved the chermoula on the tilefish. The Hashwei fried rice was a little flat and one note for me, but we were told it actually tastes better the following day. Their drink program is also great. I had a glass of Lebanese orange wine and then their Bedouin Coffee (mezcal, rum, carob molasses, orange, and cardamom cream) with dessert. My husband had two of their arak cocktails (his favorite was their Zanjabeel: blended scotch, ginger, saffron, orange blossom, pineapple, and za'atar). The restaurant is incredibly cool and beautiful - the glass at the bar, the chairs I wanted to buy for our house, the light fixtures... They played great music, too, and the restaurant just had a great ambiance. The service was great, too. Rodney was our server, and he was friendly and helpful - we had a lot of questions about what and how much to order. The other staff that brought food, took plates, and refilled water glasses were also friendly and attentive. Overall, we had a very good dinner at La 'Shukran. It runs a little more expensive than many of the restaurants in DC, but we found the menu creative, the food good, and the drinks inventive. It's definitely a place to put on your list to check out!

Excellent!!! Beautiful restaurant, the food was incredible and the service just as incredible!…read more The seafood paella and the lamb chops are a must try! The lamb chops were so flavorful and tender. I also really enjoyed the tres leches. Highly recommend checking them out.

I honestly didn't even know! This place existed and by the outside view you wouldn't expect how…read morebeautiful big and spacious inside! It is a 2 floor venue that's a restaurant but also can be rented out for private events. I came for my friend's 40th birthday event. We had the entire second floor to ourselves with a dj and our own bar. The decoration was very nice but the bench seating wasn't very comfortable. The seats were short so you hang off the front and behind the pillows are cinder blocks. She had a small appetizer spread for finger foods and it was a cash bar. Drinks were on the pricey side. I paid $20 for a small mocktail which included tax and tip. Didn't get a chance to view or order off the regular menu. But I learned they have brunch with belly dancers and salsa dancers that I will definitely come check out.

Absolutely the best Persian spot in DC. I've been coming here for over 3 years and was just able to…read morevisit again - everything is a 10/10. Not only is the food delicious, the service is wonderful, ambiance is cute and lively, and it's somewhere you can go to for a fun group dinner or romantic date night. Definitely try the ghormeh sabzi, labneh, rumis yogurt, soltani and zeresht polo. Cant wait to come back!!

I usually don't gravitate towards middle eastern cuisine, but I was already thinking about wanting…read moreto come back while in the middle of my meal! The mushroom hummus was so good I wanted to drink it, the shirazi salad was surprisingly addicting despite just looking like a cucumber tomato salad, the koobideh kebab was so tasty even though I don't like kebabs, and the roasted salmon was immaculately tender. There were so many dishes I wanted to try instead but I had just gotten braces so I had to order differently than I usually would, and I'm so glad I did. It was my first time trying shirin as well, interesting and tasty! I would skip the chicken wings, they were very mid. For dessert we got the rice pudding and ice cream sandwich, I didn't really like them but would want to try their other desserts. The vibes were very busy but had lots of seating.

Excellent service and food. Recommend calling in advance if possible; this guy crafts authentic…read moreSyrian cuisine that can't be found locally. Differentiator off the bat, with guaranteed quality.

Excellent food. Everything was delicious. Chef Majed communicated promptly throughout the whole…read moreplanning process and gave me good suggestions for my large party planning. He's very easy to work with and most importantly his food is delicious.

Went here today for lunch with my 10-person team as part of a work celebration…read more I decided to order the chicken kebab lunch and I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavor. Along with the the chicken was a small side salad, hummus, and pita bread. (Just make sure to order a drink if you want one because they might assume you're fine with just a glass of water!) Overall, everybody enjoyed the food and we have added this place to our short list of places to go for a work lunch.

I had never heard of this place until a friend suggested we meet there for lunch and my answer was…read moreyes because I'm always open to Mediterranean food. Little did I know once there while engaging in conversation we both kept stopping eating between bites looking at one another saying, "Humm, this really is good. There is absolutely nothing like when you can taste that the food/ingredients are fresh and that is seasoned just right. Great minds think alike in this respect that we both ordered the Tandoor Chicken Shawarma along with a side of Falafels; hey, why not. It came with their signature hummus, yellow basmati rice, chopped salad, za'atar cauliflower, and pickled veggies made for some good eating. I was so tempted to get some of the Turkish Yellow Lentil Soup but decided to save it for when I return another day. The atmosphere was nice, well lit, clean and inviting along with friendly customer service. I was going to say if you are into Mediterranean food go. But, even if you have not or never tried it, "go"! Sorry guys that I forgot to take photos because I had a friend moving from this area and was so caught up on their move I forgot; next time.

Best of three worlds collide at this Mediterranean Restaurant. Turkish, Greek, Lebanese food. The…read moreHumus w/ground beef, pine nuts and sumac was outstanding. Fresh pita bread with the kebabs added to authentic flavor of Istanbul. Lamb chops were chargrilled to perfection. Not a fan of Greek mythic beer they had a new Lebanese Pilsner beer that was flavorful. Had Kataeffi Dessert and had the right amount of syrup. Orange flavor missing. Interior is nicely decorated and vibe was great. We can see why they have had multiple Michelin stars. A go to for us when in DC.

We usually do the bottomless brunches here but this time We went here for a celebratory lunch. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the restaurant week menu since we had forgotten it was restaurant week in dc. We ended up doing that menu since it had everything we wanted. For the mezze, we ordered hummus, red pepper with walnut dip, and tzatziki. For entrees we picked the chicken kebab, the Adana kebab with rice, and the beef kofte with pita. All food items were delicious. For dessert we got the baklava and the Turkish tiramisu. It was my first time trying Turkish tiramisu and it was beyond amazing!!

Great food, incredible service, and such a cute intimate brunch spot!…read more I went to Tiffany's Bar and Bistro in DC for Sunday brunch with my family, and we had such a good experience. This is a cute American-Mediterranean spot with an intimate atmosphere, beautiful decor, and not too many tables, which made it perfect for a relaxed family brunch. It wasn't overly loud or crowded, and the service was incredible from start to finish. I would definitely recommend making a reservation. I started with an espresso martini, and this was a 10/10 honestly, a thousand out of 10 . It was strong, delicious, and one of my favorite espresso martinis I've had recently. For an appetizer, we got the Sampler of All, which lets you try several of their spreads. We tried the chickpea tahini, Hripiti with roasted red pepper, Greek feta and fresh thyme, Greek yogurt with Persian cucumber and dill, and beet labneh with walnuts. My favorite was definitely the Hripiti the roasted red pepper and feta combination was so good! The sampler was definitely different from what I expected, but I liked being able to try several of the spreads. For my entrée, I had the short ribs and eggs, which I believe was an off-menu option. It was DELICIOUS. I actually took some home, and it reheated really well the next morning for breakfast, which is always a win! My family also ordered the shrimp and grits, Wagyu burger, pistachio French toast, and Ciftlik Breakfast with scramble and rose & cardamom biscuits. Everything we tried was really good, and there was a nice variety of sweet and savory options for everyone. Another thing I loved was that brunch was pretty reasonably priced for DC. We spent less than $50 per person, including drinks, which I thought was a great value considering the quality of the food, cocktails, service, and overall experience. The service was probably one of my favorite parts of the experience. Our server was very attentive and paid attention to the little details without being overbearing. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. And the decor is so cute! They have a little swing that we took pictures on, which was a fun touch and definitely added to the experience. Overall, Tiffany's was exactly the type of brunch spot I enjoy good food, strong cocktails, beautiful surroundings, great service, and an intimate atmosphere where you can actually sit, talk, and enjoy your meal. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner and happy hour. Definitely recommend checking out Tiffany's if you're looking for an American-Mediterranean spot in DC!

Stopped by the Upstairs Bar for casual happy hour drinks at Tiffany's and ended up staying for…read moredinner. The staff was friendly and helpful, and they easily transitioned us to a table for dinner with no hassle. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and halloumi, and the halloumi was my favorite appetizer! I got the kafta for my main entree, and everything was well-seasoned and delicious. Service was a little slow, but overall, we had a great experience. The restaurant has two levels of seating and wasn't too busy on a Friday night. I'd still recommend making a reservation just to be safe. Overall, a great spot for happy hour drinks and a delicious dinner with friendly service!

Same taste regardless of where you go, and the customer service was pretty fast…read more Not too many people actually eat at Halal Guys in Washington, D.C. compared to what you'd see in New York, but I did appreciate the convenience of the Washington Union Station location, where you can sit down and eat without feeling too disturbed since there isn't a lot of food traffic. I think it's relatively new, and as they continue expanding into the D.C. area, it seems like you're more likely to get a quiet meal there.

I come here on occasion for lunch when I'm in the mood for "something different." It's never busy…read morewhen I go, and yet somehow, it always takes about 10+ minutes for food. Service is friendly but slow. As a fast casual place, you would think that the food would be ready to scoop to get you your food quickly. The first time I visited, I ordered the falafel, and they made it to order. While I appreciate that frying to order means the proteins are hot and fresh, it's not good if you're in a rush or trying to catch a train. Another time, I ordered the beef gyro at the counter, thinking it would be quicker than the falafel, but it still took about 10 minutes to get my order fulfilled... and no other customers were in the store. I'm not really sure what the hold up was... there were a few employees simply standing around. We have ourselves another fast casual restaurant at Union Station that isn't so fast. The small platter is about $12 (before tax; $13 and change after tax) and they also have a regular platter for $1 more ($13 before tax; $14 and change after tax). The regular platter container is technically bigger than the small, but I didn't find the serving size of the regular platter to be significantly bigger than the small. The platter comes with your choice of protein and rice, sauce, plus lettuce, tomato, onions, and green peppers (if you so desire). I don't do spicy, so I skip the red sauce and only ask for the white sauce. The white sauce is good, but not quite flavorful enough to be a dressing. The toppings add nice freshness and crunch to the platter, but it eats a little bland (I guess this is where the other sauces come in). It also comes with a side of pita (yum!). I do like that they honor the app, which has rewards like free drinks and sides with purchase. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's good every once in a while.

Loved it! The staff were so friendly and attentive. It was a peaceful atmosphere and well…read moredecorated. The portions were large and the food was great! I had the cold appetizer sampler. The beet and the hummus were my favorite. My boyfriend had the adana kebab and falafel and loved both. Our server Milad was fantastic!

Ended up here after keeping a friend company at the VA ER. We came in to an empty place on a…read moreweekday afternoon and had free rein of the dining room. Our server seemed to also be working the kitchen and the only employee in the place. He wasn't particularly welcoming or inviting. The food was just ok. The spices didn't jive with me and my beef was quite over done -- neither tender nor juicy. But the portion was at least large. The restroom was subpar in terms of cleanliness. And the toilet seemed to be coming off its hinges. I'd look elsewhere for Afghan food.

Everything about this restaurant was outstanding! We ordered one of each appetizer and all of them…read morewere great!

I've forgiven them for the brunch experience. This spot remains one of my fave Mediterranean in DC!…read moreThe food and flavors are amazing and it's a great spot for a date or happy hour with friends. The labneh is always a must!