Best places: Asian restaurants in Washington, United States

Petite, family-owned Thai eatery making traditional entrees, including noodle, curry & rice dishes.

Elegant outlet of an LA-based Japanese chain known for long-simmered noodle soups, wide menu, and drinks.

Eurasian-style fare, including stir-fry noodles, soups, dumplings & kebabs in simple quarters.

Spicy curries, noodles & other familiar Thai fare whipped up in a comfortable environment.

Popular but snug Asian-fusion eatery known for ramen noodle soups, dumplings, sake & cocktails.

Food and fashion marketplace featuring java, street food & fashion from cool labels.

Serves tea alongside a variety of bento boxes, sandwiches, and cookies, plus vegetarian options.

A cheeky, chefly take on modern Asian cooking in a counter-serve format, with a tasting bar option.

Neighborhood eatery serving classic Vietnamese fare on the ground floor of a brownstone.

Traditional Thai cuisine is dished up in this relaxed restaurant that has a bar.

Stylish place for healthy, customized rice bowls inspired by the Korean dish bibimbap.

Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

Charlie Chaplin/1920s–themed eatery for Japanese fare & cocktails named after the actor's films.

Eatery dishes varied Asian cuisines, including Malaysian & Thai, & also offers lunch specials.

👍👍 Great addition to downtown DC. Large portions of good food at reasonable prices. My friend had the Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl ($14) and I had the Grilled Pork Rice Plate ($14) and a Honeydew Slush ($5). A short walk to the Metro Center Metro, so the perfect place to get something...

Sushi & grilled Japanese fare with sake & cocktails in a dramatic, contemporary space with karaoke.

Health-conscious fast-food joint serving chicken, steak & shrimp with signature teriyaki sauce.