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- SSebastienWashington, D.C. Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was delicious, plenty of perfumes, great flavor. My favorite was the crab dish with vermicili and the prawns with glass noodles. It is a must try!More infoBaan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw•4.8
- PPeterWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoService was awesome. Very knowledgable about the menu for my friend who is Celiac.More infoZeppelinPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Shaw•4.8
- BBrettWashington, D.C. Area •27 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAndreas was friendly and helpful! Service was outstanding and food tasted great.More infoAmbar - ShawPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Shaw•4.7
- DDianneWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 15, 2024A wonderful gourmet vegan restaurant. We notified the restaurant we were celebrating a family member's birthday. They created a birthday card and included a birthday dessert at the end of our six course meal. An artistic feast. We each had the six course pre-fix dinner. Two family members included the wine pairing as well. The spread sampler was absolutely delightful. Each course built upon the first. The fava bean soup with dashi and plantains was one of my favorite courses. The artistry and presentation of each dish was a show in itself. Watermelon balls in cilantro, and pearled barley with mitake and peas were also notable. It was pricey but the experience was amazing.More infoMitaPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Washington•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 18, 2024Excellent service and food. The best Ramen I’ve had in DC. The food came out quick and hot. Overall awesome experience.More infoHaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw•4.6
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The Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. is known for being a hub of international restaurants. Running from Mt. Vernon Square to U Street, this trendy area is packed with eateries and hosts everything from Thai and West African cuisine to French-Asian fusion food. These multicultural restaurants frequently entertain throngs of students from Howard University as well as business professionals meeting for lunch before heading back to the Mt. Vernon Square Convention Center. If your taste buds prefer more classic American-style food, try the half-smoke hot dog, one of D.C.'s most iconic dishes. This hot dog is smothered in french fries, cheese sauce, meaty chili and raw onions. You can grab one of these hearty hot dogs just east of the African-American Civil War Memorial.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Shaw is Convivial
The best vegan restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Baan Mae and Chaplin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Shaw are Baan Mae, Ambar - Shaw and Chaplin
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are Convivial, Causa and The Dabney
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