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- DDr. Sandra A.VIPWashington, D.C. Area •39 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe went during the “pop up” portion of the week so the menu was much shorter than regular Baan Mae. The pop up menu sounded like nothing I had ever seen before so I found it hard to choose. Every single thing we ordered was FABULOUS! Great flavor, great combinations of dishes and lovely service. Chef Ben outdid himself!More infoBaan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw•4.9
- JJamesWashington, D.C. Area •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful evening. Many small plates, each one better than the last. Finished with the Baklava and a scoop of vanilla ice cream...fantastic. highly recommend! My wife is Bulgarian and they had Bulgarian wine! When you go look for Nemanja. A great guy who was great at his job and, very friendly, made great recommendations. Thank you Nemanja!More infoAmbar - ShawPrice: Moderate• Balkan style• Shaw•4.6
- AAnayanciMexico City •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAmazing service and team! Jose and Santos at Sushi bar were super helpful and very friendly. The food was delicious.More infoZeppelinPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Shaw•4.8
- SShaunWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy wife and I had an amazing experience at Mita for Valentine's Day! If you're looking for creative plant-based Latin American dishes, then this is the place for you. A bit pricey, but it's worth it.More infoMitaPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Washington•4.8
- AAshleyWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on 26 Jan 2025We ordered the Ramen option that was on the "Special" menu. It included Red Snapper and it was delicious.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 Causa
The best vegan restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Baan Mae and Bar Chinois
The best vegetarian restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Chaplin and Baan Mae
The restaurants with the best service in Shaw are Causa, Baan Mae and The Dabney
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are The Dabney, Causa and Baan Mae
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