Looking for best hidden gems Washington DC has to offer when it comes to cuisine? That’s a tough one. The food scene in DC is good, and I mean really good. There’s something to suit every budget too. Whether it’s an intern budget friendly deli or a restaurant more suitable for when your parents are visiting (and paying the check!).
Just so you don’t have to live on microwave dinners and beans on toast for the next 3 months, I’ve rounded up a list of 36 of DC’s best food joints that will satisfy both your savory and sweet tooth. And they won’t break the bank either. Some of these places even have a student discount, so be sure to always ask. You never know where flashing that student ID can lead to you saving those precious dollars in DC.
In alphabetical order, here’s a list of some of the best eats in DC… just click the name for some more info and deets.
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- Amsterdam Falafel Shop
- Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
- Baked and Wired
- Ben’s Chilli Bowl
- Bob’s 66 Shanghai
- Boundary Stone
- Bub and Pop’s
- CapMac Food Truck
- Chix
- Dangerously Delicious Pies
- District Taco
- El Fuego Food Truck
- Far East Taco Grille
- Flavors of India
- FoBoGro
- Judy Restaurant DC
- Juice Joint Cafe
- Julia’s Empanada’s
- Jumbo Slice Pizza
- Mandu
- Nando’s
- New Dynasty
- Pho Viet
- Protein Bar
- Pupatella
- Surfside
- Taco Bamba
- Takorean
- Ted’s Bulletin
- Tortilla Cafe
- Sakuramen
- Suki Asia
- SundeVich
- vFalafel
- Wagshal’s Deli
Anyone up for trying out all 36 before the semester ends? I’ll come along too…