SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.
**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**
Sections du restaurant
Informations supplémentaires
Style de restauration
Raffiné
Prix
51 $ et plus
Cuisines
Coréenne, Coréenne contemporaine, De la ferme à la table
Join us in the lounge for an exclusive $90 five-course tasting menu, crafted specifically for this intimate setting. These seats (lounge + bar) offer a distinct experience, separate from our dining room, allowing you to enjoy a curated selection of seasonal dishes in a more relaxed, up-close atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking a taste of SHIA with a unique perspective—these seats are limited, so reserve yours today!
**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed!**
7 Course Pre-Fixe (Dining Room)
Plusieurs dates disponibles
Welcome to SHIA, where each dish is a celebration of Korean-inspired flavors and meticulous craftsmanship. Our seven-course tasting menu ($165 per person) invites you on a culinary journey that blends tradition with innovation, highlighting the season’s finest Hansik ingredients.
SHIA will plant the seed for innovation in the restaurant industry, conducting on-site, real-time research with in-house researchers and university partners to solve for zero-gas kitchens, zero plastics and waste reduction.
We invite you to relax, savor, and let us guide you through an evening of discovery. Thank you for allowing us to share this experience with you—it’s an honor to have you at our table.
**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed!**
Menu
Our Seven Course Dinner in our main dining room
Dinner
Pumpkin Mandu
Scallop & Fried Oyster Ssam
Pine Nut Soondubu & Apple Juk
Sustainable Tuna "Bibimbap"
Doenjang Pork Belly
Roseda Farms Kalbi-Braised Short Rib with Fermented Black Bean & Root Vegetables
"Nurungji" Rice and Boricha Ice Cream
L'opinion de 40 personnes
Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)
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4.8
4,8 selon des cotes récentes
4,8Nourriture
4,9Service
4,9Ambiance
4,6Valeur
Bruit • Moyen
Aimé pour
Région de Washington, D.C.
Meilleure ambiance
Région de Washington, D.C.
Innovant
Banlieues Virginie – DC
Meilleur service
Banlieues Virginie – DC
Meilleure ambiance
Banlieues Virginie – DC
Innovant
40 commentaires
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Mark David
Washington DC
3 commentaires
5.0
3 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
my group agreed that it was a start-to-finish no miss meal. I particularly loved the pine nut soondubu soup because of how unorthodox the pairing of the ingredients were: pine nut, persimmon, apple, crab meat, tofu, tangerine vinegar
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Shaleah
Washington DC
13 commentaires
5.0
13 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Wow wow wow, everything was delicious and so flavorful. The service was great, the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable about every component in each dish. I could tell they were excited about each dish they served. The drink pairings were excellent. My favorite bite was the scallop and fried oyster ssam and the soondubu. The pork belly was heavenly and of course the short rib was perfect with the radish kimchi. The tuna bibimbap was genius. I’ll definitely be back.
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Frances
Washington DC
5 commentaires
5.0
5 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
We did the four course option in the bar and it was so fun
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Eric
Baltimore
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 22 décembre 2024
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
After going to every Michelin Star restaurant in the DC area - I genuinely couldn’t ask for a better evening.
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Joe
Washington DC
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 20 décembre 2024
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Great drinks! Vibes! Food!
Best restaurant in DC!!!!!!!
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Christy
Washington DC
1 commentaire
4.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 18 décembre 2024
Cote globale 4
Nourriture 4
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Got the four course menu and was overall a great experience. I was a bit taken aback since the reservation on OpenTable says the menu is $65 but in-person, the menu said $90, did not appreciate that discrepancy. But food was excellent. I didn’t love the dessert, the apple syrup the ice cream sat on was a bit too syrupy—would’ve enjoyed the ice cream more without the apples. The main entrees with the short ribs and rockfish were good but not as special compared to the rest of the menu. The mandu, soondubu, jook were amazing and unique. The kalguksu that came with my rockfish was really good as well and because of that alone, I would recommend the rockfish over the short rib entree.
SHIA RestaurantA répondu le 19 décembre 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Christy! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service at SHIA overall.
I'm sorry that our four-course bar menu pricing communication was not clear. We could have done a better job, and we appreciate you letting us know so we can improve this. We had indeed started our four-course bar menu at $65 for a short period but then updated it to $90, which is likely what we'll keep. Given that our menu is seasonal, we'll continue to note how we communicate menu details and prices better. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Thanks also for letting us know what dishes you loved and what dishes we missed a bit. We strive for the best and will review your kind insights to continue to get better! Happy holidays, and see you again!
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jacquelyn
Wilmington
5 commentaires
3.0
5 commentaires
Y est allé le 18 décembre 2024
Cote globale 3
Nourriture 3
Service 5
Ambiance 5
The ambiance and service was amazing! 10/10 In fact 11/10, everyone was perfectly professional yet warm and welcoming. I loved having a bite at the bar and the kitchen before sitting down for our meal. That was so much fun. I looooved the soft R&B 90’s music. Tables are close to each other yet we never heard our neighbors. We never heard the bustling kitchen just steps away. I loved the volume of everything. So cozy and wonderful. Now on to the food. I must say I was surprised that I didn’t quite like anything. Everything was fine but not exciting. Flavor was lacking big time. Presentation was not lacking. Everything looked beautiful. My Rockfish felt wildly unseasoned. It was not flavorful at all and I usually really enjoy steamed fish. The bibibop was really beautifully done. I enjoyed that because of the fish and who doesn’t like bibibop. The kimchi lacked flavor. The 7 grain jook was not enjoyable at all for me. The noodle dish was bland and the noodles did not hold the broth or any flavor. The desert tasted exactly like pops cereal. I can get that along with a scoop of ice cream at the grocery store. It was not new or exciting. I wish the tiny desert cube duo was the actual desert because those were phenomenal. I enjoyed the drink pairings very much. Each course was gorgeously complimented by a nice Sojou, wine or other alcohol. Overall even tho I found the food to be quite underwhelming , I did love the experience because of the amazing ambiance and perfect staff.
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Hyung jin
Washington DC
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 17 décembre 2024
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 4
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Was unhappy that chef lee was not present but the food was good 😁
SHIA RestaurantA répondu le 18 décembre 2024
Hyung Jin, we're so happy you enjoyed the food and time at SHIA! It was wonderful having you. And yes! We hear you. Given how busy Chef Lee's schedule is, we're always delightfully surprised when we see him, too. Still, regardless of his presence, we're happy that SHIA's experience can be fully felt and enjoyed in terms of food and service, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Thank you for taking the time to share this. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
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Kenny
VIP
Washington DC
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 17 décembre 2024
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Amazing experience. Food and service were on another level. After each delicate course, I was left wanting more which is ingenious because now I have to come back again. Darn.
Thank you SHIA.
SHIA RestaurantA répondu le 18 décembre 2024
Thank you, Kenny, for this heartfelt message! We strive for the best in every element, so we're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service at SHIA. Thank you for taking the time to share this. We can't wait to welcome you back with more yummy food at SHIA! See you soon again!
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Joyce
Washington DC
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 15 décembre 2024
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
From beginning to end, the thoughtfulness behind each decision made was what really made this experience so worthwhile. Each chef and host/hostess was so present and personable; I’ve never felt so welcomed and “at home” at a fine dining restaurant such as this. The food was, of course, delicious and reiterated the homey feelings of being in our grandparents’ kitchens. Thankful to have experienced Chef Edward’s dishes and to have met him in person. He is just as kind as one would imagine him to be.
SHIA RestaurantA répondu le 18 décembre 2024
And thank you, Joyce, for this thoughtful and kind review! How do we respond with a hug and gratitude?! :)This means so much, given that we strive to provide an 'at home' experience for all our guests at SHIA. Thank you for taking a moment to share this message with us. We look forward to continuing to improve and welcoming you again at SHIA for another lovely evening. Happy holidays and we'll see you soon!
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FAQ
Le restaurant SHIA Restaurant a été coté 4,8 étoiles par 40 clients d'OpenTable.
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