Best Asian Food in Washington — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
minibar
Washington
★★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
4.5 across 436 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.5Y4.5MSOT4.8
Google4.8(429)Yelp4.5(436)Tripadvisor4.5(185)OpenTable4.8(158)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Sushi Nakazawa
sushi · japanese · Washington
★ MichelinTIME OUT #10
4.4 across 534 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:45 — 14:00G4.8T4.1Y4.4MS
Google4.8(457)Yelp4.4(534)Tripadvisor4.1(40)
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Rank 3.
Protest Pizza + Bar
pizza · Washington
4.9 across 192 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.9T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.9(192)Yelp4.7(33)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Burnin Bird Hot Chicken
Washington
4.8 across 537 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 04:00G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(251)Yelp4.8(537)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
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Rank 5.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
peruvian · brunch · Washington
4.9 across 26k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; chic spot with a South American feel serving modern Peruvian fare, cocktails & beer.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.9(26k)Yelp4.6(2.9k)Tripadvisor4.6(265)
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Rank 6.
Valley Brook Tea
tea-house · cafe · Washington
4.9 across 292 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 18:00G4.9T4.7Y4.9MS
Google4.9(292)Yelp4.9(112)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
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Rank 7.
Abuare Bar and Restaurant
ethiopian · family · Washington
4.9 across 614 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #951 of 3,269 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(614)Yelp4.8(71)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
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Rank 8.
Ingle Korean Steakhouse
korean · Washington
4.9 across 196 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.9(196)Yelp4.6(24)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 9.
The Dabney
american · Washington
★ MichelinJBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25World's 50 Best
4.6 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:30 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.3MSOT4.8
Google4.6(1.3k)Yelp4.3(902)Tripadvisor4.5(320)OpenTable4.8(646)
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Rank 10.
Minuteman Press
manufacturer · store · Washington
4.9 across 590 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; chain with a range of print-related products & services, including business cards &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 17:00G4.9T4.7Y4.5MSFB3.7
Google4.9(590)Yelp4.5(112)Tripadvisor4.7(285)Facebook3.7(3)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Asian Food in Washington — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 1.
minibar
Washington
★★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best
4.5 across 436 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8T4.5Y4.5MSOT4.8
Google4.8(429)Yelp4.5(436)Tripadvisor4.5(185)OpenTable4.8(158)
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 44K Card
★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Sushi Nakazawa
sushi · japanese · Washington
★ MichelinTIME OUT #10
4.4 across 534 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Time Out and Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:45 — 14:00G4.8T4.1Y4.4MS
Google4.8(457)Yelp4.4(534)Tripadvisor4.1(40)
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Rank 3.
Protest Pizza + Bar
pizza · Washington
4.9 across 192 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.9T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.9(192)Yelp4.7(33)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Burnin Bird Hot Chicken
Washington
4.8 across 537 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 04:00G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(251)Yelp4.8(537)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
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Rank 5.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
peruvian · brunch · Washington
4.9 across 26k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; chic spot with a South American feel serving modern Peruvian fare, cocktails & beer.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.9T4.6Y4.6MS
Google4.9(26k)Yelp4.6(2.9k)Tripadvisor4.6(265)
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Rank 6.
Valley Brook Tea
tea-house · cafe · Washington
4.9 across 292 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 18:00G4.9T4.7Y4.9MS
Google4.9(292)Yelp4.9(112)Tripadvisor4.7(3)
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Rank 7.
Abuare Bar and Restaurant
ethiopian · family · Washington
4.9 across 614 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #951 of 3,269 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(614)Yelp4.8(71)Tripadvisor5.0(4)
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Rank 8.
Ingle Korean Steakhouse
korean · Washington
4.9 across 196 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.9(196)Yelp4.6(24)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 9.
The Dabney
american · Washington
★ MichelinJBF · Outstanding Restaurant '25World's 50 Best
4.6 across 1.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
13 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:30 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.3MSOT4.8
Google4.6(1.3k)Yelp4.3(902)Tripadvisor4.5(320)OpenTable4.8(646)
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Rank 10.
Minuteman Press
manufacturer · store · Washington
4.9 across 590 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; chain with a range of print-related products & services, including business cards &….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 08:30 — 17:00G4.9T4.7Y4.5MSFB3.7
Google4.9(590)Yelp4.5(112)Tripadvisor4.7(285)Facebook3.7(3)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Asian Food in Washington — Harry's ten

minibarH★★

Sushi NakazawaH★

Protest Pizza + Bar

Burnin Bird Hot ChickenH★

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche GastrobarH★

Valley Brook TeaH★

Abuare Bar and RestaurantH★

Ingle Korean Steakhouse

The DabneyH★

Minuteman PressH★

Also considered

Best Asian Food in Washington — Harry's ten

minibarH★★

Sushi NakazawaH★

Protest Pizza + Bar

Burnin Bird Hot ChickenH★

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche GastrobarH★

Valley Brook TeaH★

Abuare Bar and RestaurantH★

Ingle Korean Steakhouse

The DabneyH★

Minuteman PressH★

Also considered

minibar

Sushi Nakazawa

Burnin Bird Hot Chicken

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Valley Brook Tea

Abuare Bar and Restaurant

The Dabney

Minuteman Press

minibar

Sushi Nakazawa

Burnin Bird Hot Chicken

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Valley Brook Tea

Abuare Bar and Restaurant

The Dabney

Minuteman Press