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From an email:
“Grand Hyatt Washington is opening a new dining concept, Oribu, on June 26, 2026.
Named after the Japanese word for olive, a symbol of nourishment and quiet strength, Oribu draws inspiration from the historic trade routes connecting Asia to the Mediterranean, blending Japanese culinary precision with Mediterranean richness. The interior mirrors this cultural journey with a curving rattan chandelier that guides guests from a Japanese-inspired bar through vibrant interiors evoking the Mediterranean coastline.”
More info:
“Hours of Operation:
Lunch: 11:30AM to 2PM
Dinner: 5PM to 10:30PM
All Day Bar/Lounge: 11:30AM – 12AM
Opening Date: June 26th
Sample Menu Items:
Small Plates
Crisped Sushi Rice with Spicy Maguro Crisped Koshihikari rice, spicy maguro tartare, tobiko, nori dust, chives
Hamachi Crudo Shikoku hamachi, yuzu kosho, lemon confit, tomato ponzu, chives
Japanese Wagyu Sashimi Kagoshima A5 wagyu, mizuna, bonito powder, gyu tare Sourced directly from Japan · Lightly seared, served rare
Melon and Feta Seasonal melon, Greek feta, mint, lime, yuzu vinaigrette, togarashi Japanese melon · Mediterranean-Japanese fusion riff on a classic
Signature Items ★ & Main Courses
Octopus à la Plancha with Kalamata Char ★ Mediterranean octopus seared on plancha, brushed with charred Kalamata olive reduction, served with chickpea purée and oregano oil
Olive Wood-Smoked Burrata ★ Creamy Apulian burrata smoked over olive wood chips, served with grilled bread, caper leaves, and a drizzle of Greek Koroneiki olive oil Hand-crafted burrata from Murray’s, NYC
Charcoal-Grilled Salmon with Kalamata Olive Miso ★ Hokkaido salmon glazed in white miso blended with Kalamata olive paste, grilled over binchotan, served with wilted greens
Crispy Duck Confit Salad Frisée, walnut dressing, pickled radish, cured egg
Claypot Prawn Risotto Lemongrass-scented risotto, grilled prawns, citrus crisp, salsa verde, fire-roasted romescoLemongrass sourced from Japan· Prawn preparation Mediterranean-inspired
Reservations: RESY
Occupancy:
Bar/Lounge: 43
Dining Room: 93
Outdoor capacity: 24
Square footage: 4,666
Private Event Space
Omakase Table: 10
Outdoor Space
Patio seating: 24
Team
Chef De Cuisine: Joevel Magpantay
Executive Chef: Gerard Spezio
General Manager: Ross Boykin
About Oribu: At Oribu, every visit is a journey. Centuries before the modern world, Japan and the Mediterranean were bound together through the Maritime Silk Road, a vast network of routes that carried ideas, commodities, and culture across continents, weaving civilizations together through shared values and exchange. Oribu was created in celebration of this connection.
The restaurant takes its name from the Japanese word for olive, a symbol of nourishment, longevity, and quiet strength. The Oribu mark draws from the amphora, the elegant vessels that traveled these ancient trade routes, carrying oil, wine, and grain across seas. Rendered in a single flowing line, the mark evokes both the pour of olive oil and the gentle motion of water, honoring the artistry of the past with a modern sensibility.
Today, that spirit of connection lives in every detail: jet-fresh sushi flown in from across the world, single-origin olives from small family farms, a curated wine and sake selection, and artisanal cocktails that invite exploration. Oribu is where contrasting influences converge into something that feels both familiar and unexpected, a dining experience meant to be savored from the first course to the final pour.
About Oribu’s Menu: Chef de Cuisine Joevel Magpantay brings over a decade of experience across some of the world’s most respected luxury kitchens, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Jebel Ali Resorts, and Jumeirah Group. His cooking philosophy is rooted in simplicity, clarity, and respect for origin, the belief that the most memorable dishes are defined not by complexity, but by restraint.
The menu is a dialogue between Japanese precision and Mediterranean warmth: seasonality, balance, and purity of flavor on one side; depth, generosity, and an emotional connection to land and sea on the other. The olive anchors the menu as both ingredient and philosophy, explored across expressions including cured, pressed, fermented, powdered, warmed, and emulsified, each technique revealing a different dimension of the same ingredient. Menus evolve with the seasons, guided by the market and the natural rhythm of what’s finest.
About Oribu’s Design: Designed by Johnson Studios by Cooper Carry, the space mirrors the Maritime Silk Road itself. A curving rattan chandelier winds overhead, guiding guests from the Japanese-inspired bar through interiors that grow richer and more vibrant, evoking the Mediterranean coastline. Artisanal textures and warm materiality are balanced throughout by a Japanese minimalist sensibility, an inviting oasis of serenity in the heart of downtown Washington, DC.
Logo/brand: Oribu takes its name from the Japanese word for olive, a symbol of nourishment, longevity, and quiet strength. The mark draws its inspiration from the amphora, the iconic vessels that once carried oil, wine, and grain along the maritime trade routes connecting Asia to the Mediterranean. Tapered to rest within the curved hulls of ships, these jars were the gold standard of the ancient world, and many remain on the ocean floor today as enduring markers of commerce, craft, and human connection.
Rendered in a single flowing line, the Oribu amphora suggests movement and continuity. It evokes the gentle pour of olive oil, the motion of water at sea, and the passage of goods and ideas across vast distances. The form is expressive yet restrained, a reflection of the same philosophy that guides every dish: craftsmanship, seasonality, and deep respect for tradition, where Japanese precision and Mediterranean warmth meet in quiet dialogue.”