A Navigation Tool for Dining in DC
Image: Comforting with drama. Last Updated: February 2026 Overview: On the list of hidden gems, Onggi may be the least likely nominee. It is a brightly lit spot just a couple blocks from Dupont on a pretty busy street. Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. It is just one key influencer away from being […]
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Image: KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). Last Updated: June 2022 Overview: Mandu, at one location or another, has been putting out very good Korean for almost two decades. As that might imply, it is a reliable choice sustained by neighborhood support. Some feel the need to compare it to the excellent choices to be found in […]
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Image: Lobster Ginger-Scallion Guksu Last Updated: August 2022 Current Status: They announced they are closing August 21, 2022. One glimmer of hope is that reservations booked up completely for their last week. Overview: In the cozy spot on Upshur, familiar to many in D.C.’s food-focused community, Caleb Jang is doing a very serious take on […]
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Image: Pork Belly Ssam Last Updated: August 2025 NOTE: Incheon no longer does the tasting menu described below, switching to a la carte and take-out. Overview: Incheon sits behind a standard storefront in a relatively standard strip-mall in Annandale. Other than that, there is nothing standard about this place. It feels like a personal extension […]
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Image: Kim Deuk-Sin, “Riverside Picnic” (江上會飮). On Saturday, we stray from our coverage of D.C. dining to focus on a piece of art, usually something that has a connection to food. Despite our setback last week, we wade again into into the murky research data of the free internet. This week we highlight a work […]
Read MoreLast Updated: October 2026 NOTE: Bul has been dealing with a family medical issue, but at last check was open. Click through for the Go Fund Me page. Overview: Bul lies on the heart of the 18th Street strip in Adams Morgan but deserves more attention. For nearly a decade they have been putting out […]
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Image: Dumplings Last Updated: November 2021 Current Status: Open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Gift Cards Before Times Review: Last Visited: October 2019 Anju occupies a warm, remodeled space on 18th Street. It serves Korean dishes with some modern touches. It is the latest effort from the team that brought us the well-regarded, fast-casual spot […]
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