DC Eats: A Cultural Culinary Guide (FREE)

Great affordable sushi, sashimi, and more!

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Kusshi Sushi Pentagon Row

Beautiful and relaxing ambiance with a variety of delicious Japanese dishes.

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Ethiopian

Skyline Cafe-Ethiopian Cuisine

Best Ethiopian food we've had so far!

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Family Ethiopian Restaurant

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Italian

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap

10/10 recommend the lasagna and wood-fire pizza.

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Rocco's Italian Restaurant

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Mia's Italian Kitchen

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Andy's Pizza Old Town

Andy's has multiple restaurants throughout the DMV area! Such as in Adams Morgan, Foggy Bottom, NOMA, Shaw, Bethesda, Old Town Alexandria, ...

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Jet's Pizza

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Eddie’s Little Shop & Deli

Other than having a deli with delicious sandwiches, it also has a small Italian shop! The sandwiches are on the pricier side, but the portions and flavors make up for it.

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Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza

Best Detroit Style Pizza we’ve ever had! Airy, crunchy & delicious flavor!

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Korean

Ekiben

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Makchang Dodook K-BBQ

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Kogiya Korean BBQ

Food is great, a bit chaotic during the weekend. It's cold during the winter, so make sure to have a warm layer under your winter jacket during your visit.

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Iron Age - Columbia Heights

They have two locations, one in Annandale, VA and the other one in Columbia Heights, Washington D.C.!

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Vietnamese

Phở 88 Noodles & Grill

Super small and cute location. Makes you feel cozy on a cold or rainy day. Want to go back to try their Pho!

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Banh Mi DC Sandwich

One of the best Banh Mi sandwiches I've had in the DMV area!

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Pho Golden Star

Consistently good Pho! Our rainy day lunch or dinner go-to spot.

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Pho 75

Probably the best Pho I've had in the DMV area!

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Chinese

A&J Restaurant

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Peter Chang

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Tiger Dumplings

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Mexican

La Calle

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Guapo's

Everything on their menu is delicious! My personal favorites are the ceviche & steak burrito.

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dLeña

On the pricier side, but a great place to stop by during happy hour or for a special occasion! Highly recommend making a reservations ahead of time.

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Tacos Mi Rancho

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TAQUERIA LA CEIBITA

Really good birria tacos! Excited to try other dishes in our next visit.

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Peruvian

Chicken + Whiskey

Best roasted chicken I’ve ever had, juicy & full of flavor! They have locations in Navy Yard, 14th ST, and Arlington.

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Edy's Chicken & Steak Restaurant

Affordable eats, large portions, immaculate smells 🇵🇪

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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Highest rated restaurant I've ever seen in the DMV area. Can't wait to try this place and give you guys an update! 4.9 stars with 9.2k reviews!!

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Puerto Rican

La Famosa

If you're puerto rican you know that our food isn't that expensive, but when you're homesick and not in the mood to cook, you're willing to pay a little bit more to feel at home. This place did not disappoint. It was delicious and made me feel like I was back home!

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Qui Qui DC

Again the food was a bit over priced, but so so good!

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La Casa del Mofongo

I love love monfongo, so this restaurant is definitely on my list of places I need to try soon!

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Lebanese

Lebanese Taverna

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