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La' Shukran

4.6 (164 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Romantic
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Upscale
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Rachel B.

La' Shukran lived up to the hype. We went for an early dinner at 5:15pm so that it would be easier with our 1-month-old baby. Accessibility for those with infants: there is a long staircase to get up to the restaurant. We were aware of this before we got there. We were able to carry the stroller up the stairs, and the restaurant stored it for us during dinner and we kept the baby in the car seat at our table. They gave us a nice corner booth which was perfect for having the baby at dinner. The music was really loud in the restaurant, which was actually a good thing for our baby (kinda acted like white noise). Cocktails: I loved the Mish Mish cocktail. It was a great tequila based drink with a lot of flavor. Food menu: We tried dishes from most sections of the menu. Our favorites included the Basturma Rabbit Shawarma, whole fried Quail, and Haswei fried rice. The dishes were creative and fresh. We really liked everything we tried. Our one critique was that the Maryland Crab labneh was barely crabby at all. If I didn't know it had crab, I wouldn't have been able to tell. Everything else was phenomenal. And I loved the financier dessert and lemon Madelines. The fresh sourdough bread was amazing. Service: Excellent service! Our waiter was kind and welcoming. The food came out very promptly. The dessert took longer but it was because they were baking the madelines fresh. The manager brought us baklava as an extra dessert due to the wait (without us even saying anything). Great experience! Highly recommend! I would definitely go back again.

Entrance in the alley
Camsie M.

I really wanted this to be a 5-star experience. The food was stunning. The ambience is lovely. The service, however, really lacked. If I'm honest, 4 stars is pretty generous. We waited over 20 min between courses and no one updated us proactively. I asked once and was told they were checking on it. The second time they said they lost the ticket and were firing a new one. I could tell they were stressed - I think the people sitting next to us (who arrived over 20 min after us) accidentally got our entree. I have had this happen as a server and a solid apology goes a long way. Luckily the fish was perfect and we quite literally cleaned every plate. I will put this spot on my list to return but I'm wary about the service.

escargot, sweetbreads
Maggie A.

Five stars, no notes, perfect birthday dinner. Every dish was brilliant: escargot on hummus, light crispy sweetbreads, chilled melon with tahini sauce, grilled t-bone lamb cooked to absolute perfection. Finished with a traditional knafeh for dessert and took home peanut baklawa in a pretty La Shukran tin home. Our server Abby was friendly, helped us choose between items we couldn't decide on, and was attentive throughout. Cozy, hip chill vibe inside with an outdoor rooftop patio outside. Walked by the front door at first, so look for a big green door with a stainglass window in the alley behind Yellow. Will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu.

Hashwei Fried Rice
Nakia A.

Highly rated for a reason! The restaurant is small so reservations book fast. You have to plan in advance but rooftop reservations open a week prior (rain or shine). I've visited twice and the food is amazing! Must try: BBQ Maitake and Soujek dumplings Service varies. The second time we felt rushed (the waiter kept interrupting to rush our order) and then kept pushing us to order more food but it was enough for us. Overall great restaurant, but expect to be rushed on weekends or prime dinner hours.

Escargot hummus
Sehar M.

I came here for a very hard fought reservation and it was well worth it! The beverages were so unique and the food was delicious. It was so much fun to try this flavor of fusion. It is quite a small place so it makes sense that it would fill up quickly. Finding it was also very confusing too. We had to go behind in an alley and go up the stairs. My friends and I shared a few appetizers and then got our own food. We shared the fries and falafel, which were great. I got the escargot hummus and my friends got other dishes. We loved our dishes although they weren't very vegetarian friendly, which makes sense. I would come back here again, although there are other Mediterranean places in the city I favor more than this one.

Sydney G.

Wow literally every dish was a 10/10. I was a little intimidated by the menu before we got here but just trust the process and order a bunch of different things and you won't be disappointed! The interior is so beautiful and every element makes you feel like you've been transported outside of DC I got the fulfill for my Cocktail, which is a gin based cocktail at the recommendation of our waiter, who said it was a best seller for a reason and I absolutely loved it. It's extremely well, balanced, and easily suitable and really complimented all the food that we were eating as well. There were four of us signing, and we decided to just split a bunch of stuff starting with the falafel, and the batata frites, as well as the lamb fried rice, the la'Shukran salad, the dumplings, the smoky escargot, the BBQ maitake, and finally the grilled lamb. Literally everything was so good. We finished with the knafeh which was a great cap on a fantastic evening.

Dania J.

La Shukran delivered from start to finish. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. We had a reservation but there was a short wait, so the hostess directed us to the bar. When we were finally seated, we found out our drinks had been comped. Such a thoughtful touch! We started with the BBQ'd Maitake spread which was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It was served with French baguettes. We also had the lamb sausage dumplings, which were absolutely delicious. I had the Rumaan to drink which paired perfectly, and for my main, the slow grilled lamb. All were outstanding. I closed out with the Filfil cocktail and chocolate macarons, which were the perfect ending. The food was flavorful and consistently top tier, the vibe was great, and the service was truly one of a kind. Warm, attentive, and genuinely memorable. Five stars without hesitation!!!

kanufeh
Hajir S.

Most certainly one of the best restaurants in DC, with amazing vibes. Hidden upstairs off an alley in Union Market La' Shukran is my favorite of the restaurant group's restaurants. Yes Yellow is cheaper and Albi is more refined and Michelin starred, but this experience is the most fun! The cocktail list is outstanding without a single bad cocktail. The salad is great, the foie gras donut is a real winner, and every dish just really hits. Lamb tartare out of this world! The service is fun, the vibes are great - always nice to have Kanufeh at the end!

Jazlene G.

A hidden (quite literally), moody, and intimate middle eastern bar & bistro, tucked in an alley at Union Market! Another Chef Rafidi restaurant, everything remains consistent - from just simply vibes to serving the best bread & hummus and lamb dishes. I was particularly surprised by the Falafel Jibne, the Wagyu NY Strip Kebab, Triple Cooked Batata Frites, and the Hashwei Fried Rice! Falafel Jibne - Had the perfect crispy shell met with a spiced patty, and I loved the dill yogurt paired with it Wagyu NY Strip Kebab - Was SO so juicy and it literally melted in my mouth. Didn't think I'd taste Wagyu like this in a long time Triple Cooked Batata Frites - I was OBSESSED with how the frites had a sweet and savory element. The frites were lightly coated with almost cinnamon sugar-like spice, and was the perfect crispiness Hashwei Fried Rice - I enjoyed the slightly crispy, spiced rice, a lovely blend of texture and flavor Unfortunately the Soujek Dumplings and Knafeh were the ones that fell short for me. The Soujek Dumplings just tasted like any normal dumpling I've had, and the Knafeh, though the very same dessert served at Albi, I didn't like how there was more cheese than dough here.

Knafeh
Grace W.

If you've tried Albi or Yellow, then this is right up your alley...literally (the restaurant is in an alley). Reservations do go quickly so you have to be on top of it when they open. I loved the swanky hip dark bar vibes and the fun cocktails they offered on the menu. Highly recommend trying their drinms, we really liked their cocktails, especially the Clarified Al Enab. It's a more savory mocktail that smelled (and slightly) tasted like roasted peanuts. I'm honestly vexed how they managed to achieve that All the dishes are family style and were shared with everyone! We really liked the falafel jibne, which had a crispy exterior with a moist filling...falafel usually is way too dry but this made me realize what good falafel tastes like! I really loved the triple cooked batata - YUM! Love when a potato is super crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. You cannot skip on the Hashwei fried rice - it was my favorite dish of the night! The crispiness of the rice in each bite had me going back for more. I could eat an entire bowl of this by itself. Other notable mentions: the escargot hummus, soujek dumplings, and the two protein dishes: the Freedom Run Lamb Loin and the Wagyu NY Strip were cooked to perfection. Service was very attentive and food came out in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant and giving it a go!

Ben D.

I had previously been here just for outdoor cocktail bar that is a more limited menu and this time came for dinner. The dinner was excellent we got escargot, falafel, tuna carpacci, and lamb dumplings. Escargot was delicious rich and savory paired with some freshly baked bread. It has a great rich flavor from the butter. The savory flavors punch through from the snails. Falafel is like a mazzarela stick but the coating is falafel. Very rich but perfectly paired with the savory taste of the fish on top with falafel. Tuna was very flavorful with oils that has citrus plus the puffed frekha adds a nice texture. Lamb dumplings are excellent and stole the show. It has fantastic broth that brings everything together. We also got the french fries which are excellent. For dessert we got cake that has honey and ice cream on it. It was decadent and the perfect palette cleanser. Service here is incredible so nice and attentive. And they really help guide you through the menu and pace it well. Inside it's one of the few places you can go that feels like you been transported to somewhere different. It's beautiful inside. Just remember the entrance is in the alley behind yellow gps won't guide you there exactly.

Knafeh
Kriss D.

1000/10. Every dish was absolutely delicious, it's hard to pick a favorite! We got a bunch of different options and just shared! My favorites were the smoky escargot, the dumplings and the lamb. The tahini salad that the lamb was served on was creamy and so flavorful! The fried rice was crispy and the batatas were seasoned perfectly!! I mean every dish was 10/10. I had a filthy Shatta! If you like dirty martinis then you'll love it. My friends got the filfil and Jaffa, both were really good! The atmosphere is stunning. Dim lights make it perfect for a little date night but it's also a great spot to hangout with friends! Service was impeccable. We were always taken care of and the servers were knowledgeable in all dishes/drinks. Will most definitely be back!

Grilled duck breast
Ashlee S.

I moved to Union Market about a year ago and made it my mission to try every restaurant in my neighborhood and become a regular at my favorites (shoutout to El Presidente and Yellow ). I finally made it to La Shukran, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We couldn't get a reservation and showed up around 5:45 hoping for a miracle. The host let us know everything was booked, even the bar but suggested coming back in 35-40 minutes to catch someone leaving. That advice was gold because we were seated within five minutes of returning. The space is intimate and very dimly lit (almost too dim for me), and it's tight inside so you can't really wait indoors but the décor is gorgeous and moody in a chic way. For cocktails, we tried the Jaffa (mezcal + cognac) and the Mish Mish, which drinks like a tequila old fashioned. Both were smooth, balanced, and beautifully crafted . Food-wise, we shared everything. We started with the Falafel Jibne and Soujek Dumplings. You don't get much falafel, but what you do get is delicious. For mains, we had the Grilled Duck Breast à l'Orange Blossom, Wagyu NY Strip Kebab au Poivre, and the Hashwei Fried Rice - every dish was packed with bold, memorable flavor. What really made the night shine was the service. From the host who steered us back at the perfect time to the two bartenders who walked us through the menu and made thoughtful recommendations, everything felt warm, attentive, and elevated. A heads up: the prices are high for the portion sizes, expect around $300 for two if you're ordering cocktails and a few dishes. But between the food, drinks, and hospitality, it was a top-tier experience I'm excited to repeat.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the creative Middle Eastern fusion, attentive and knowledgeable service, stylish, intimate ambiance, and unique cocktails and drinks.

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1.4 mi

This is inside the hotel. Nice atmosphere. We like the pizza. If you want to grab a drink and have…read moredate night or a visit with girlfriends, this is a decent place to visit. It is around the corner from Anthem Row.

Arrived late this evening dropped bages and hustled down for supper before close…read more Nice folks, nice location in main lobby of the Westin... Now the review.. where on God's green earth in this day and age does an establishment that sells a hamburger NOT have an extra patty option??? The server was a good dude but told me each patty was an uncharted for an entire burger meal... my order is no bun, no fries, no salad and no fruit.... why the heck would I agree to 25 bucks for a patty as an add on... Ill pay the first hit as a matter of menu price but... not the same for just another patty.. I don't know what sort of vodoo happened here but the good staff figured it out and I got a couple of patties extra without the terrible fee... I did pay extra and thats great. Cant say ill come here again because without a standard approach, I cant say ill get the same price... standards matter. I get it Get on board please... this is not the stone age and we have technology... its also a very very common thing for extra protein.. This is not typical and id guess that less than 2% of the placedls I eat cant figure this out... DC was not a place I'd think would be stuck. Won't be eating here again for this week's stay simply because I dont want to have to wrangle the meal each time ... I just would like to eat and go.. Thank you for figuring it out late at night This is more for management... you got good food and good folks.. fix your POS please.

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La' Shukran - mideastern - Updated October 2026

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