Washington DC is a melting pot of cultures so it is no surprise that there are plenty of different cuisines to choose from in our culinary scene. No matter what flavor or international taste you are craving, you can probably find it in Washington DC. Skip the burger and fries and try out one of these 10 restaurants for delicious ethnic food in Washington DC.
Indian: Indigo
Yelp/Ashish J.
Yelp/Kiki L. Indigo is hands down the best place to get authentic Indian food in the district. This low key restaurant on K Street has a beautiful patio where you can enjoy your tasty meal.
243 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Ethiopian: Keren Restaurant
Yelp/Clifford M.
Yelp/Lena C. Washington DC is known for its incredible Ethiopian restaurants and Keren Restaurant tops the list. Right on the corner of Florida Avenue, they provide traditional Ethiopian dishes at excellent prices.
1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
German: Old Europe
Yelp/Ivy V.
Yelp/Harmony D. There’s nowhere better to celebrate Oktoberfest! Old Europe provides a warm and inviting German atmosphere complete with an accordion player. Their meals are traditional German, featuring some of the best schnitzel and beer.
2434 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Japanese: Sushi Taro
Yelp/Hannah H.
Yelp/Hannah H. If you want fresh sushi, you come to Sushi Taro. They specialize in providing the best sushi and Japanese meals in the city.
1503 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Vietnamese: Pho 14
Yelp/Andrew C.
Yelp/Eric O. Pho 14 is a hidden gem that delivers wildly delicious Vietnamese food. You will find the most flavorful Pho at great prices here.
1436 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Cuban: Mi Cuba Cafe
Yelp/Jon L.
Yelp/Adjanie T. Mi Cuba is a cozy cafe in Columbia Heights serving up the best Cuban food around. They offer a simple menu with flavorful meals in a warm atmosphere that features Cuban dance music and decor.
1424 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Greek: Komi
Yelp/A.R.P.
Yelp/David B. Executive Chef Johnny Monis won the James Beard Award in 2013 and showcases his culinary skills with delicious Greek and Mediterranean food at Komi. Each dish is innovative and the entire experience is memorable.
1509 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036
Caribbean: Jam Doung Style Cuisine
Yelp/Will F.
Yelp/Brittany O. This take away restaurant will have you feeling the Caribbean spirit with their delicious Jamaican meals. You’ll feel on island time as you devour your meal.
1726 N Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20002
Russian: Mari Vanna
Yelp/Philip H.
Yelp/David H. Mari Vanna has the Russian experience without the chill in the air. Delicious vodkas, flavorful borsch, smoked fish and dumplings are just a few of the delights you’ll find here.
1141 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
Belgian: Brasserie Beck
Yelp/Brasserie Beck
Yelp/Jason F. There are a surprising number of delicious Belgian restaurants in Washington DC but none come close to Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s Brasserie Beck. Their contemporary European menu features favorites such as mussels in white wine sauce, fresh seafood and roasted duck.
1101 K St NW Washington, DC 20005
And if you get your fill of ethnic food and want a burger and fries instead. We found the best burger places too!
Yelp/Ashish J.
Yelp/Kiki L.
Indigo is hands down the best place to get authentic Indian food in the district. This low key restaurant on K Street has a beautiful patio where you can enjoy your tasty meal.
243 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Yelp/Clifford M.
Yelp/Lena C.
Washington DC is known for its incredible Ethiopian restaurants and Keren Restaurant tops the list. Right on the corner of Florida Avenue, they provide traditional Ethiopian dishes at excellent prices.
1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Yelp/Ivy V.
Yelp/Harmony D.
There’s nowhere better to celebrate Oktoberfest! Old Europe provides a warm and inviting German atmosphere complete with an accordion player. Their meals are traditional German, featuring some of the best schnitzel and beer.
2434 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Yelp/Hannah H.
If you want fresh sushi, you come to Sushi Taro. They specialize in providing the best sushi and Japanese meals in the city.
1503 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Yelp/Andrew C.
Yelp/Eric O.
Pho 14 is a hidden gem that delivers wildly delicious Vietnamese food. You will find the most flavorful Pho at great prices here.
1436 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Yelp/Jon L.
Yelp/Adjanie T.
Mi Cuba is a cozy cafe in Columbia Heights serving up the best Cuban food around. They offer a simple menu with flavorful meals in a warm atmosphere that features Cuban dance music and decor.
1424 Park Rd NW Washington, DC 20010
Yelp/A.R.P.
Yelp/David B.
Executive Chef Johnny Monis won the James Beard Award in 2013 and showcases his culinary skills with delicious Greek and Mediterranean food at Komi. Each dish is innovative and the entire experience is memorable.
1509 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036
Yelp/Will F.
Yelp/Brittany O.
This take away restaurant will have you feeling the Caribbean spirit with their delicious Jamaican meals. You’ll feel on island time as you devour your meal.
1726 N Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20002
Yelp/Philip H.
Yelp/David H.
Mari Vanna has the Russian experience without the chill in the air. Delicious vodkas, flavorful borsch, smoked fish and dumplings are just a few of the delights you’ll find here.
1141 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
Yelp/Brasserie Beck
Yelp/Jason F.
There are a surprising number of delicious Belgian restaurants in Washington DC but none come close to Chef Robert Wiedmaier’s Brasserie Beck. Their contemporary European menu features favorites such as mussels in white wine sauce, fresh seafood and roasted duck.
1101 K St NW Washington, DC 20005
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