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- DDianaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •68 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe ordered at least 10 different dishes and loved every one of them! The kebab, cauliflower and halloumi were particular standouts. We especially appreciated how many vegetarian items were available. Great place to meet friends with different diets and tastes for a delicious meal at a reasonable price!More infoAmbar - ShawPrice: Moderate• Balkan Style• Shaw•4.7
- AAllynVirginia •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWhether one is vegan or not, the food was amazingly delicious and creative. After a few minutes at our table, my wife and I could tell that this restaurant was intelligently well run. We ordered their 4 course tasting menu to let them surprise us with their creativity….and they did. 👍More infoMitaPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Washington•4.9
- JJessWashington, D.C. Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 12, 2024Enjoyed the food, service was good - a little noisy but the vibe was fun. Would go again!More infoZeppelinPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Shaw•4.8
- QQiaoshiHawaii •10 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 5, 2024It was our second visit! The experience was fantastic just like the first time. Ramen was yummy! And we were lucky to sit by the countertop to witness all the excitements and the heat was real! Highly recommendedMore infoHaikanPrice: Moderate• Ramen• Shaw•4.6
- EEmmaCoastal Georgia •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 25, 2024The food here was exceptionally good. Bright bold flavors and exciting menu choices that made me want to order everything. Drinks on point as well. Service very friendly and food came out quickly too. All around checks the boxes. I can't wait to go back, definitely a new favorite/staple.More infoBaan MaePrice: Expensive• Asian• Shaw•4.8
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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 Convivial
The best vegan restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Baan Mae and Zeppelin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Shaw are Ambar - Shaw, Baan Mae and Chaplin
The restaurants with the best service in Shaw are Uncaged Mimosas DC, Convivial and Causa
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shaw are Uncaged Mimosas DC, Convivial and Causa
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