619 H Street, NW
Ambrosia:
“Modern Vietnamese Elegance, Traditional Soul
Phở • Bánh Mì • Wok • Cocktails
📍 Chinatown • Washington, DC”
Thanks to Maya for sending:
“A new restaurant called Ambrosia is open in the Tony Cheng‘s space. (more…)
Vietnamese
1101 4th Street, SW
“Modern Vietnamese cuisine & cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.
Fresh. Bold. Saigon-inspired.”
Back in May we learned that 54 Noodles Bar was becoming Saigon Kitchen in Southwest. They recently had their grand opening July 18th! (more…)
Thanks to Elaine for sending:
“I was walking around Navy Yard with my family and saw the new restaurant in the recently closed All Purpose Pizzeria.
The new restaurant is Brasserie Catahoula (Louisiana Cuisine)!”
ICYMI: Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails coming to Navy Yard! (more…)
1101 4th Street, SW
Thanks to Abel for sharing with us from SW:
“No opening date on the door but the recently shuttered 54 Noodles Bar in Southwest is now Saigon Kitchen.”
Ed. Note: Unclear if there is any relation to the old Saigon Kitchen once located in Glover Park. STAY TUNED!
“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails
A New Orleans–inspired dining experience landing at the Capitol riverfront in DC. (more…)
1025 H Street, NE
“Indochine Cuisine & Lounge
A French–Vietnamese inspired dining experience in the heart of DC.
Craft cocktails • Elevated Southeast Asian flavors • Tropical lounge vibes”
Thanks to Jennifer and Austin for sending:
“I’ve appreciated your scuttlebutting on Indochine so far — as Indochine’s neighbor, I’m so glad to say it’s soft opened! Just the restaurant first, with the patio to come soon. Taking eat in and takeout orders. Had the papaya salad, shaking beef, and boba tea — all delicious!” (more…)
Well this sounds awesome!
Available “Mon & Thu thru Sat 11a-3p @henceforth_dc (1335 H Street, NE)
Hoa Thịnh Đốn, DC”
Check out their menu here.
“Beans & Bánh Mì is a counter service coffee and sandwich concept featuring Vietnamese cà phê and bánh mì. This concept is the brainchild of Vietnamese American siblings Ha-Hoa Hamano and Nam Dang, and college friend Hudson Tang.”
11th and H Street, NE
Thanks to Wayne, G. and John for sending the news about Indochine Fine Vietnamese and Lounge:
“At the former Pursuit Wine Bar ❤️ which sadly closed and then briefly became Heat Lounge, which lasted less than a month.
I got to meet the owner of Indochine. Said he plans to open in two months. (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar
54 Noodles Bar only opened here in April 2024.
Jason writes:
“Looks like 54 Noodles Bar has closed. Its empty inside and the Google says Temporarily closed.”
A look inside is not promising (more…)
1732 Connecticut Ave, NW
“At our Viet Kitchen, we’re always excited to bring fresh, exciting flavors to your plate! Every month, we introduce a new dish to our menu, carefully crafted with seasonal ingredients and a touch of creativity. Our team of chefs experiments with flavors and techniques to create unique, mouthwatering dishes that we can’t wait for you to try. Whether it’s a twist on a classic, a global culinary inspiration, or a brand new creation, we aim to surprise and delight your taste buds each month. Stay tuned for our upcoming specials and discover something new with every visit. We’re committed to serving you the very best, with dishes that reflect our passion for good food and great dining experiences. Be sure to ask your server about the current monthly special—your next favorite dish might just be waiting!
Chef’s Specials: (more…)