Omakase menu
$$, Happy Hour, Sushi, Outdoor Seating, Japanese, Full Bar,
"To put your meal in the masterful hands of chef Koji is one of the great eating experiences in DC. Sake or white Burgundy? Both!"
ChefHaidar Karoum
Washington
Accolades
- Nominee Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticJames Beard Foundation
- Chef of the YearRestaurant Association Metropolitan Washington
- 100 Best in the WorldConde Nast Traveler
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in DC
Where I Go Out
Lacquered Chinese duckling
$$$$, Full Bar, Asian, Penn Quarter
"Scott Drewno is a master with duck. I've had Peking Duck all over the world, and his version is absolutely perfect. Served with lo mein noodles, it's the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crispy and tender."
Hanoi beef noodle soup (Phở #1)
$, Noodles, Vietnamese, Asian, Colonial Village
"It comes with everything: tripe, tendon, fatty brisket and meatballs. It's my favorite dish in the world. If I don't get this dish once a week, I get the shakes."
At My Venues
Classic Spanish tapas
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"Classic Spanish tapas. Anchovies always a must. Tapas and hospitality at this neighborhood mainstay. Never a disappointment, love getting seats at chefs counter and watching the kitchen do their thing"
Tapas
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"I love the Spanish tapas at Estadio. They aren't just simple tapas, they are very creative. It reminds me of Casa Mono in NYC. Don't forget to try the desserts."
Bocadillos
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"I recommend any of the bocadillos, especially the morcilla with Cabrales cheese. The owner, management team and chef are all outstanding at what they do."
Manchego cheesecake
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"You don’t need to travel all the way to Spain for killer tapas. I lived in Spain for several years as a kid, so I really appreciate the authenticity of a place like this. Order the chorizo, manchego, and pistachio-crusted quince skewer. It is bite-sized, but packed full of flavor."
Tortilla española
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"This version of the Spanish egg dish is the best I have ever had in the States. It's a perfectly cooked omelet with potatoes and caramelized onions topped with sweet and spicy red peppers, sliced garlic and a little aioli over the top. Perfect."
Gin and Tonic
$$$, Happy Hour, Reservations, Full Bar, Spanish, Tapas, Latin American, Logan Circle
"I've said it once and I'll say it again. Estadio in Washington, D.C. has the best gin and tonics that I've had yet. This is their flagship cocktail. Old raj gin with a house made orange and thyme tonic."
