DC: 10 Food Recommendations in Under a Minute

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You’ve been touring the Smithsonian and the Mall all day, you’ve had a coffee (at a potentially odd hour) from Kramer’s Bookstore in Dupont Circle, and you’ve taken a photo under the arch in Chinatown. Let’s cut the fat: you are famished.

In under a minute, here are my 10 restaurant recommendations for the famished tourist (or local) in DC.

OYAMEL

Site: http://www.oyamel.com/

Phone: 202.628.1005

Address: 401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

Description: Ridiculously amazing Mexican tapas in a contemporary Mexican setting.

Recommendations: Get the Ceviche and home made guac.

KUSHI

Site: http://eatkushi.tumblr.com/

Phone: 202.682.3123

Address: 465 K Street, NW Washington DC 20001

Neighborhood: NOMA/Penn Quarter

Description: Chic japanese small plates, grilled meats and shish-kabob – izakaya style.

Recommendations: Get the pork belly.

KOMI

Site: http://komirestaurant.com/

Phone: 202.332.9200

Address: 1509 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Description: Contemporary American. Book in advance. Very expensive, but very worth it – especially if for a special occasion.

Recommendation: Prefix menu. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

BELGA CAFE

Site: http://www.belgacafe.com/

Phone: 202.544.0100

Address: 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Neighborhood: Barracks Row

Description: Superb Belgian food and beer list. You will need to be rolled out.

Recommendation: No question: Steak frites; Mussels. Short Ribs. Oh my lord…the Short Ribs…

THE OLD SIAM

Site: http://www.theoldsiamrestaurant.net

Phone: 202.544.7426

Address: 406 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Neighborhood: Barracks Row

Descriptions: Fast, cheap, and absolutely delicious. One of the best Thai restaurants in DC.

Recommendations: Can’t ever go wrong with the Penang Curry.

THE TABARD INN

Site: http://www.tabardinn.com

Phone: 202.331.8528

Address: 1739 N St NW,  Washington, DC 20036

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle/Scott Circle

Description: Good American food; menu changes every day.

Recommendation: Go for brunch (if they can squeeze you in sans reservation). Best Eggs Benedict in the city.

CAFE ATLANTICO

Site:  http://www.cafeatlantico.com/

Phone: 202.393.0812

Address: 405 8th Street NW Washington DC 20004

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

Description: Nuevo Latino meets Molecular gastronomy. Fun food. Get into mini bar if you can.

Recommendation: Chef’s tasting menu never fails. For A La Carte choices, check out the Dominican Conch Fritters as an appetizer and the Feijao Tropeir as an entrée.

TOMATE

Site: http://www.latomatebistro.com/

Phone: 202.667.5505

Address: 1701 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Description: Awesome Italian; homemade everything. Piano bar.

Recommendation: Veal. Doesn’t matter how they prepare it…it’s succulent. If veal is too inhumane for you, give the Paccheri con Salsicce, Porri e Asiago Stagionato a try.

TEAISM

Site: http://www.teaism.com/

Phone: 202.667.3827

Address: 2009 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

Description: Fast, healthy, delicious Asian-influenced food.

Recommendation: The Chicken Curry with brown rice and snap peas. Great Veggie Burger (put the slaw ON the burger).

RASIKA

Site: http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/

Phone: 202.637.1222

Address: 633 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

Description: Indian food that will leave you breathless – both from the quality of the food and how absurdly full you are.

Recommendation: You can’t ever go wrong with the Chicken Tikka Masala.