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    4.8 (16 reviews)
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    Moya Ethiopian Tacos Fish, Beef Stew Chicken
    Cameron B.

    Powerhouse of flavors, textures and a real 'mix' if cultures come together in a low key setting. The much beloved crispy Ethiopian spiced chicken dishes from Doro Chicken have not skipped a beat and still slap. 10/10, no notes. You can add extra sauce sides like their sweet-leaning Mambo sauce or their tongue searing hot sauce. Both pair well with the addicting Berber spiced fries. Flavors for days. The new kid in town are the hybrid of tacos and African prepared proteins. Moya has brought the simplicity of Mexican street tacos (think radish, cilantro, lime and onions....PERIOD) on a 4 inch flour or corn soft shell. Now later onto a nice portion of pillowy and crispy fried fish pieces, an African style shredded beef stew (ZOMG) or an African inspired chicken tinga (so succulent). 2 bites max and perfectly soft meat just melts in your mouth. This mash up is a winner!!! You can order food through a QR to your table but alcohol has to be ordered through a server or at the bar. Cocktail game is in development so I'd stick to a light beer to wash down these bold and spice rich flavors. Kitchen is still getting their legs so be patient. With a take-away outside counter and roll-away walls, this is the spot to start a summer night pre-game or snag on your way to a picnic. The Century of the mash-up continues!

    Joe P.

    Same spot as before? Yes. But wholly different restaurant - happy hour- drink scene. Melange's burger and chicken strips vie for maybe the best in DC. Yes, it's Italian style burger--with the green sauce--is one of the best burgers I've ever had, and one of the best in DC, easy.

    Frenchie Burger

    Melange DC has just moved into rotation! Chef de Cuisine Taddessee has blended his classical French training with the vibrant, soulful flavors of Ethiopia and has created something truly special here and authentically American. The vibe is open-air, welcoming, and perfectly positioned just off the 9:30 Club -- the ideal pre- or post-show spot. Drinx + Bites: Berbere Margarita -- A brilliant twist on a classic. Cuervo Silver, Triple Sec, lime juice, and a subtle but addictive berbere syrup. It's bright, spicy, and absolutely refreshing. The Frenchie Burger -- Caramelized onions, melty gruyere, and dijonnaise that could win awards. A true Paris-meets-Addis creation. Doro Chicken Tenders -- Hot, berbere-spiced, and maybe the juiciest tenders I've ever had (NGL). Crisp on the outside, full of flavor inside. Collard Greens -- Braised with smoked turkey and an Ethiopian spice blend that's both comforting and intriguing. Every bite tasted like bold, elevated twist. Run, don't walk!!! This is DC dining at its most inventive and delicious. PS- the vibe is totally on point. The perfect Melange mixtape for all guests.

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    We had an amazing time. Food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely recommend it and look forward to come back soon.

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    Malai - Sweet Corn Saffron

    Malai

    4.3(143 reviews)
    0.5 miU Street Corridor

    Shout out to the great customer service at this location. It was my first time here and the flavors…read morewere so intriguing I couldn't figure out what to get. The cashier walked me through the flavors ( I love when ppl are knowledgeable about what they're selling! ) The flavors are South Asian and very unique. Some of my standout favorites: Pineapple Pink Peppercorn- I like the coconut base and pineapple pieces not too much peppercorn Fig on Fig- delicious taste like fig paste was weaved throughout Cilantro mint- taste like a chutney omg but good (must try) Decided on Masala Chai - taste just like chai tea. Reminds me of a gingerbread cookie and Apricot Mace- taste like apricot and nutmeg- it's fruity and has bits of mace in it. It's smooth love the texture. Masala Chai & Apricot together taste like Sherbert It was such a hot day I decided to dine in. They have 4 tables for seating. Also it's something about eating a frozen treat with a wooden spoon it brings me back to childhood. Shoutout to the owner that created these amazing flavors. Well done. I can't wait to try more

    A summer Sunday in DC found me craving for something cold and sweet! I had read about Malai which…read morewas established in the spot formerly held by Ice Cream Jubilee on 14 and T. The shop was clean and minimalist with a beautiful book displayed on the right side that spoke to recipes including the use of jaggery. At the counter I was impressed with the range of dairy and non dairy options - including the guava ice cream (vegan - delish) and cardamom pistachio crumble (wow!) the service was prompt and cheerful - and I cannot wait to go back and try out some more flavors!

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    The Coupe - BLT and Tomato Basil Soup

    The Coupe

    3.4(1.1k reviews)
    1.0 miColumbia Heights
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    Went here and got huevos rancheros and a cold brew. Both were good huevos had good flavor and I…read moreenjoyed the overall dish. I think the meat could used more seasoning it tasted bland against the sauce. The toerilla well cooked and the eggs were well cooked sunny side up. The cold brew tasted great not bitter ang great flavor. Service was nice and friendly they accommodated with a big group. Inside it looks like big coffee shop and has a lot of space to sit.

    1. The AC was out and it was hot as hell in there 2. There…read morewas bad service I've had before and then there was coupe bad service. 3. It took a while for the waitress to come over to get my order. 4. I'm in the middle of a zoom call and instead of her putting the drinks directly in front of my laptop or to the right of my laptop she proceeded to reach over me during the zoom call to put the drink on my side. I've never had a waiter reach across the screen on an obvious Zoom call to put the drink on my side. 5. She brings the machine to Pay and clicks through the screen of what was on the order to the payment screen. I asked her can you please go back so I can see what was on the screen she proceeds to just stand there holding the pay machine and I say I'm not going to pay unless I see what my bill was she proceeds to say she can't go back and that she will show me what I paid after I paid and if she needs to, she will give me back money. I said absolutely not. I need to see it. She proceeds to just keep standing there to try and force me to pay without seeing my bill. I have never been at an establishment that not only will not let you see your bill, but tells you to pay and then you can see your bill. She does this about three times and we're at a standstill to the part where I say I will leave if you do not show me my bill and I can call and pay for it afterwards and then she's able to go to the register and get a copy of my bill which it shouldn't have been that difficult and then I say I would actually like to talk to the manager. 6. The manager was pointless. If I was a manager, I would be completely remorseful and apologetic and he was neither. the main question he kept asking was is there something wrong with the bill. Which I responded, what's going on a customer should be able to see the bill without going through all these hoops and he asked me again. Was there a question about the Bill. I responded again. I should be able to see my bill without all of these other their questions. This was a disappointing experience at a restaurant. They drove out of my way to go to. A customer should not have to call a manager over just to see a copy of their bill. To keep standing there after I said I want to a copy expecting me to pay without seeing the bill is wild and unacceptable. And a manager should absolutely handle it better when their employees doing this. Bad customer service.

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    Larry's Homemade Ice Cream - You scream, I scream we all scream for Larry's Ice Cream

    Larry's Homemade Ice Cream

    3.5(533 reviews)
    1.2 miDupont Circle
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    No-frills ice cream shop that hidden away underneath many of the shops in Dupont…read more Has a variety of flavors of very tasty ice cream, including most of the classics and a few original ones as well Only have a few stools inside for seating Solid waffle cones

    On our way to the metro, we noticed this ice cream shop and decided to stop in. This was an obvious…read morechoice for a large group of Wisconsin residents. No negative feedback in this review. All good things! 1. Appearance of the Venue This spot has a really cool, old-school ice cream parlor vibe. It feels traditional, welcoming and exactly what you want a neighborhood ice cream shop. 2. Service The service here was great and very friendly. We were traveling in a large group, and the staff was able to accommodate all of us in a very timely manner. Which we really appreciated since we were on our way to a destination and had other family members meeting us at the metro station. Thanks to their quick service, we didn't keep anyone waiting. 3. The Ice Cream As a Wisconsinite, I am a bit of an ice cream and custard snob being from the dairy state! While it doesn't quite match up to Wisconsin's Custard (IYKYK), I will say it was good ice cream and definitely tasted better than some I've had in other states. This made the spontaneous stop worth it. They offer several fantastic flavors of hand dipped ice cream. I ordered the salted caramel in a cake cone. The ice cream was really good. It was rich and flavorful. Not too salty either. It is wonderful to find a great local spot while traveling as I always love supporting small businesses. Here you go asking me again, will I return? Yes! The ice cream was really good plus the service was fast and friendly.

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    Purple Patch - Sizzling Sisig

    Purple Patch

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    1.2 miMount Pleasant
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    Loved our dinner here! We did everything family style. The lumpia were hot, crispy, and delicious…read more I could've eaten a whole plate! I loved the spice on the crab fat lechon- wish the portion was a tad bigger tho! The fried rice, pancit, sisig, short rib, ube pancakes, and garlic rice were also fabulous. But the star for me was the fried adobo chicken. It was flavorful, crispy, and paired perfectly with the pickled veg. The pineapple ube tres leche ended the meal on a sweet note. My mistake not realizing it didn't come à la mode only downside was that the AC wasn't running well in the downstairs seating so it was quite warm. But overall, a great place to have a great meal!

    Was lucky to get to dine at Purple Patch twice this year! Reservations highly recommended. Cute…read moredining area downstairs. They make cute signs for special occasions! Cocktail: Pinoy Cold Front No. 6 (like an ube espresso martini) Apps: - lumpia (5pc, crispy & delicious) - crispy eggplant (enjoyed first time, but not as crispy second time around) Tapcilog (soy garlic beef) is my fave savory dish! Includes garlic rice & fried eggs. Not crazy about pork belly but ube pancakes & lechon kawali was good! Ube cinnamon toast: couldn't taste much ube but toast was good Ube waffle & fried chicken (+ube ice cream) - unique combo & chicken was crispy! Would dine here again whenever i return to DC.

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