Great food, ambiance, and service, but giving it 4 stars as I won't necessarily say it was amazing compared to their sister restaurants and other similar establishments. Some of the dishes were not necessarily unique/stuff that I would return for. read more

Yes, as good as people say it is. Loved sitting at the bar, enjoying the drinks and food. Pro tip: get there at opening time and you may have a chance to get a seat. I never thought escargot and hummus paired well, but they do. The dumplings are excellent. The oysters have a surprise: jalapeños! Actually, everything we tried was so good. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The restaurant was initially difficult to find but once we did, WOW. The decor and music immediately caught my attention and the unique drinks and food kept it. The service was great from the host accommodating us with bar seating as a walk-in to the bartenders being very attentive with a full house. Would definitely go back. read more

I am a huge fan of this new spot! I was worried it wouldn't really be my vibe, but given the rock star team behind it, I decided to give it a try. Couldn't be more happy with my first visit and can't wait to go back. They want it to be more bar than restaurant, so when you are first seated they will only offer you the drink menu. As a petite person who prefers to have food with my drink, this felt a bit forced. This was my only complaint. We ordered four dishes and a dessert for two people. This was more than enough and we definitely didn't need the dessert. Standouts were the hot quail and the dumplings, phenomenal! I also recommend trying the arak or an arak cocktail. The ambiance here was very fun. They left no stone unturned in the design. I've read some comments about the noise, but it was fine the night I went (and I'm noise sensitive). Pro tip: if you can't get a reservation, walk in to the bar! read more

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Oh la la La' Shukran! After months of Resy checks to scoop up a reservation, we struck gold, and boy was the wait worth it! A hidden tiny gem tucked in a back ally that shares the love of Albi combined with the sexy ambiance of a speak easy with its customers. First, go for it with the insanely impressive mixology program. The Fin Fin pictured here was my favorite. Second, the small plates are EVERYTHING. To my earlier point, Albi lovers like myself will appreciate the similar hummus combos and experimental vegetable dishes. As we concluded our service, we left with a little tip that I wish we knew -- you don't need to refresh your Resy page like I did for months to get in, line up before opening (5pm) and you'll be the first to snag a seat at the bar where they serve food and drinks. In fact, I might just apply that little tip and head back tomorrow! read more

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Love the ambiance and the service was great. We were told our waiter was new, he was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations. We had a vegetarian meal, and while there were just enough options for us, we do wish there were more substitutes. If we go back, we would likely be limited to the same dishes. That said, everything was very good, so it is not the worst situation. The BBQ maitake and asparagus were our favorites! read more

This is a hidden gem hidden away near the dumpsters in an alleyway. If my friend didn't tell me where this was located I would've never voluntarily walked down this sketch alleyway alone to figure out where the entrance is. It is hard to get reservations because of how good the food is so most likely it will be at a late time in a weekday. The service was great, the drinks were good, the ambiance was nice, and most of the food was amazing! My friends and I really enjoyed the dumplings, quail, lamb rice, and maitake hummus. Only knocking off a star because half of one of the bread slices was pretty burnt and I had to take a knife to scrape off the black pieces. Also the sweet bread was just a few tiny pieces of fried bread for almost $20. There was a moment where the waiter refilled both of my friend's water cups and for some reason didn't fill up my empty cup? Maybe it was the dark lighting where the waiter couldn't see the line of the water... overall this place is pretty good and I would come back again! read more

La' Shukran - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food an service were amazing. I recommend getting 5-6 shared small plates between 2 people. I tried the fried rice, quail, falafel, bbq mushroom hummus, and a dessert. Tried 2 of the drinks as well. The flavors of the cocktails were so I interesting and unique. read more

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This was one of my favorite meals of 2024 and was so glad to get a reservation when it first opened. The ambiance is absolutely incredible and the drinks and food were both amazing. The zanjabeel cocktail is probably one of the best cocktails that I had all year. Loved the hummus and their sourdough bread and their sweetbreads were also a pleasant surprise. The knafeh was a great dessert too! The service was really friendly and pleasant and I could have spent hours soaking in the vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Probably closer to 3.5 stars - Albi is one of my fav dc restaurants so I was really excited to come here. I think the food is good, but the flavor profiles of a lot of the dishes we ordered (probably our fault) were really similar. I was also expecting regular-sized meal plates and it ended up being tapas style small plates, even the entrees so i didnt leave feeling super satisfied. My fav dish of the night was probably the burger! read more

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tldr; definitely worth the hype details: the ambiance is awesome --with low dim cool chandeliers to Anatolian funk music in the background. for such hype restaurant you might be expecting to be crammed and loud but it wasnt. it was perfectly balanced. in terms of food, everything on the menu was super interesting. the batata was crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. the yams were delicious --perfect with its hummus bed. we also got sujuk dumplings --although it could be a bit heavy, it was a good palette cleanser. lamb dish was great too --very well seasoned rice although we thought it could have been heavy, it was super light yet flavorful because the lamb was minced in the rice. the star of the night were the drinks --specifically loved the dukkah. and although the knafeh wasnt a classic knafeh, it was more on the savory side, it was delicious with the pomegranate ice cream. cannot wait for our next dine in here! read more

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I'm a sucker for a restaurant and bar down an alley, but despite the appeal, La'Shukran is worth a visit for its funky vibe, excellent food, and creative cocktails and wine. With a reservation on a Friday evening at 8pm, my three friends and I found the marked door in the alley behind Yellow. Walk upstairs striped stairs to see the host. The vibe is intimate and lively. The noise level is higher than Michael's Albi, but it adds to the experience. To eat, we shared the mushroom hummus, the salad, dumplings, and duck confit fried rice. Everything was well salted and full of flavor. The drinks are well curated and unique, including the impressive wine list. The first half of the cocktail list uses a drink called "arak," which has a subtle licorice taste. read more

Fantastic food and even better service! We had a 5pm res but my bf got trapped at work, then trapped in traffic, and ended up running extremely late. Everyone from the manager to the host, server, etc was super understanding and accommodating -- plus the food/cocktails were outstanding. Not the easiest place to get a reservation but if you happen upon one, definitely snag it! read more

Great experience! I loved the vibe. The host, I believe his name was Maxwell, was amazing, personable, and accommodating and went above and beyond, and set us up with drinks and lite bites on the patio while we waited. The food was amazing, and it was great to try new kinds of foods and drinks to continue to expand my palate. The tall blond bartender was great and very helpful in breaking down the menu (everything sounded delicious!) and the food was amazing. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Much like Albi, Michael Rafidi doesn't disappoint with this lounge-style oasis. From the moment you eye the subtle, unique entrance you're transported to a whole space of La'Shukran's own making. It starts with the dramatic tiled stairs to the lounge, then you're greeted by the absolutely gorgeous decor: a stunning bar that flanks an entire side of the space, the intimate dining area, the ambiance set by the dim, fringed-lamps flanked by live plants...from the space to the food La'Shukran is both delicious (on the eyes and mouth) and playful. read more

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La'Shakrun is a hidden gem--literally. Tucked away in a back alley, you'd miss it if you didn't know it was there. But once you step inside, it feels like you've been transported to another country. The air is filled with aromatic spices, the intimate ambiance is unmatched, and the entire experience feels special from the start. We went for a birthday dinner, and the service was wonderful--attentive and welcoming. It's worth noting that it's easier to get a reservation for a group than for two people, so plan accordingly. Our group of six decided to share dishes family-style, and I highly recommend doing the same if you want to experience a little bit of everything. The food was absolutely delicious, and the rooftop and bar make it an even more unique community experience. Whether for a celebration or just a memorable night out, La'Shakrun is a must-visit. read more

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Absolutely amazing addition to NOMA/Union Market. Chef Rafidi has outdone himself once again, unapologetically displaying his Palestinian roots in his food and fair. The entire vibe is welcoming and fun. The food is absolutely delicious and innovative--things you will not see on a mini menu anywhere else in the area. The sweet breads are fantastic and the shawarma spiced with beef tongue should be mandatory eating. The house drink menu is glorious and they have a fully stocked bar. This is THE PLACE! Great for a drink, snack, dinner, first date; it checks all the boxes. read more

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La' Shukran offers Middle Eastern eats with a French flair, and had just opened up in the Union Market District. They have various shareable plates and beverages, and we came here for some late night bites: +the falafel jibne with dill yogurt and trout caviar +end-of-summer melon elon with whipped tahini, spicy chilies, and smoked feta +sesame epi baguette with smoked labne and apricot honey +hummus with poppyseed sourdough, served with choice of dips (smoked eggplant with ginger-scallion relish and pine nuts and crab 'msabaha, shelling beans, and tatbili) +burnt eggplant dumplings in urfa chili broth, mushroom, preserved tomatoes, and soujek +and, kebab steak au poivre - prepared with aged NY strip, grilled over the coals, with sumac onions and a fresh herby salad There were various sides to accompany the dishes, such as lamb belly fried rice with huckleberries and a dollop of yogurt, which we opted for; they also had salads and batatas. The dessert was interesting, as it was a foie gras painted in halva butter with puffy beignets and floral huckleberry. Staff were friendly, and the space is bright and vibrant. There's street parking all around the area. Highly recommend in making reservations in advance, as the place does get filled up. +shareables +French-infused Middle Eastern fare +friendly service +plenty of street parking read more

I've been hearing about this place for a while and finally made my way. It's a bit hard to get a reservation but that speaks to how great this place is and it really does live up to the hype!! I did a walk-in on a Friday evening to sit at the bar. Upon entry, it seemed like the manager was a bit overwhelmed and, transparently, things got off to a rocky start...they were overwhelmed, it came off as rude, I then had an attitude, the place was packed, the music was going, people were asking so many questions - it wasn't the best! However, the manager realized how things were off to a rough start and did an amazing job ensuring the rest of our experience was amazing. They made up for it with a round of amazing cocktails and an app, the amazing summer melon! We sat at the bar, ordered more drinks, our meals and truly had an amazing experience. The bartenders were great, the food was great and the hospitality was exceptional. As someone who works in the hospitality industry, we don't always get it right and sometimes, things go the wrong way. That's the reality of life. But I truly appreciate how the team went out of their way to make up for our experience and ensure we enjoyed the rest of our time. We'll definitely be back! If not for the food and drinks, definitely for the hospitality. read more

Tucked away upstairs with an almost hidden entrance in the Union Market, this is a true dining experience. The unique mix of flavors coupled with the excellent service and middle eastern speakeasy like atmosphere make this a must stop for the wealthy and sophisticated diner while in DC. read more

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Must try! Came here randomly on a late night Saturday run. We tried most of the deserts and a few cocktails. They were all amazing. Would come here for a nice date night. read more

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What an amazing experience! The decor and service are outstanding. But the star is the incredible food! Every single item we had (I went with a group so we got much of the menu) was a standout. And the cocktails were as well. We can't wait to go back! read more

We didn't try the food, but the drinks were pretty good (albeit expensive). I thought the $18 cocktails at Bronze were excessive--I was right, but this is crazier. Still, the exclusivity adds to the experience. The first time I tried to go here, we arrived around 5:50 and were turned away because the 5:30 crowd was seated. The day I made it in, we showed up at 5:15, and it worked. Reservations are hard to come by--I'd recommend just trying it at 5:30 if possible! Especially on a weekday. read more

Went here opening weekend and was totally blown away! Not only is the space incredible, but the food and drinks are amazing too. The outside patio was such a nice surprise and will for sure become one of my favorite rooftop patios in the city. the inside is super intimate and fun; it's the perfect spot for a date or to take people who are in town to show off a bit. I can't wait to go back already! read more

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After seeing the flyers around DC, I was so happy to finally snag some seats. There is so much I can say about the food, and I wish that I could be eating like that everyday. The quail was by far my favorite, and between the three of us, we wanted to get two more orders! The servers were nice, but we came for a birthday and they didn't do anything (which I know isn't necessarily expected, but for a restaurant that nice, it would've been nice to have a little dessert or something). Would definitely come again, the restaurant was so beautiful, and I love how it feels like a hidden gem when you are trying to find it (hidden in an alley). read more

This was an amazing meal from start to finish! A friend and I went as walk-ins right when they opened and were able to snag a seat at the bar, but it fills up very fast, so try to get a reservation if you can. The whole restaurant is warm and intimate, the decorations are beautiful, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the food was truly excellent. The top dishes for us were the sweetbreads (SO juicy and with the best sauce - with the squeeze of lime juice over the top is especially fantastic) and the cabbage (huge, so filling, with an incredible variety of flavors and textures from the black limes to the char of the cabbage to the pickled red onions). I would order those again and again and again! We also thoroughly enjoyed the lamb kibbeh naya with the poppyseed lavash (satisfying crunch but not quite as flavorful as the cabbage) and the maitake hummus (the bread was so good with it, but the pita at Albi is unmatched). The chocolate cardamom tart with sesame brittle was a great finish to the meal! I love the variation of textures throughout all the dishes. It's just great food! They talked up the quail but it wasn't available that night, so we'll be back. The nonalcoholic coffee drink with cardamom cream was fantastic too! Highly recommend! read more

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Chef Michael Rafidi has done it once again! La' Shukran offers an incredible and almost theatrical dining experience in the Union Market neighborhood. Before you even see the incredible Beirut meets 70s French decor, you are enveloped by the scent of rosewater candles and the sound of Arabic pop. Word has gotten out about this place- so I highly recommend making a reservation, or being happy to sit at the bar. Even with a reservation, we had to wait about 20 minutes, but the bar was happy to serve us and the service was quick. A favorite drink of ours was the Batteekh - I loved the combination of the rose vermouth and watermelon. As a self-procclaimed Middle Eastern food aficionado (I have spent a ton of time eating my way around the region), I can confidently say that this is not traditional Arabic food- but that is a good thing. All of the dishes have a nod to the original but are also somewhat inventive. For instance, their flaffel is filled with cheese and topped with dill yogurt and trout caviar - and it is SO GOOD. We also heavily enjoyed the Shukran Salad (their take on an Arabic salad with some delicious butter lettuce), crab hummus, honey labneh and bread, tuna tartare on toast, and giant prawns. The batatas were also such a hit - they're fried multiple times and the aioli they come with was so good we were putting it on everything. For dessert we enjoyed their khanafeh and mahalabiya- both delicious and inventive takes on the originals. Only downside was that dinner service was a bit slow, but since they're so new and delicious, we barely noticed. read more

Food: 9.5/10 Service: 10/10 Vibes: 10/10 - its THEE spot to check out, it's giving NYC west village Value: 7/10 - $200+ for tiny portions felt like a bit of a stretch for 2 people So lucky to have snagged a rez here! Turn priority notifications on for the Resy app and you might get lucky too. There are walk ins for the bar and patio but those areas are limited to drinks only at this time. This place feels so trendy. The interior is eclectic and vibrant - how many restaurants can pull off pink rugs, green tables, retro 70s music all at the same time Mushroom hummus - highly recommend. The date sauce caramelization is such a unique touch to an already flawless hummus. You can try similar hummus at Yellow Cafe Falafel - highly recommend. Who knew salmon roe with a perfectly crispy falafel (with cheese inside?) is an incredible combo Deep fried quail - tasty but way too small of a portion. About 3 bites per person if you're sharing with someone Roasted eggplant dumplings - tasted very similar to the roasted eggplant pizza at Yellow. The flavors are more successful on a pizza in my opinion, it's a bit strange on dumplings read more

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This place has been super hyped up but in my experience it is overrated. Yes their food is good and the ambiance is really cool but it is way overpriced. The portions were tiny and nothing was blow your mind good. The drinks were 90% ice and pricey!!! The interior is really well decorated and the speakeasy vibe to it was cool but I don't think I will be returning. The service was good but a little slow and our server failed to put down one of our entree orders leaving us with a missing entree. She asked if I still wanted it but after waiting a while for it and the disappointment when it didn't come out I realized I didn't want it anymore. Cool place, maybe worth checking out, but definitely overhyped. read more

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3.5/5 stars 6/10 Service but with a caveat. The service was great with our first server, not so great with the second. Our server that we started out with was very attentive and gave great recommendations, however she switched with another male server later in the night and he kept coming by to take our food after we hadn't even finished eating it and made a joke that was not really a joke: "You're going to finish that right?! You better finish it before I take this plate away!!") to finish eating it so he could take the food away and then proceeded to literally STAND next to us and watch us while we rushed to finish the pieces on our plate. He literally wouldn't leave after we said we were still working on it. He just stood there and repeated that we needed to finish it. Very odd and awkward. We hadn't even been sitting there for that long and had reservations for an anniversary dinner. He did that twice, once with our entree and next with the dessert. Honestly just made the dinner end on an awkward note and no one wants to hurriedly eat and be rushed out of a restaurant, especially for a special occasion. 10/10 food quality and ambiance. The food itself was very good, well spiced and well prepared. Our favorite things were the beef heart and maitake dips. The sourdough bread is so soft and fresh! The burger was okay--the bread was falling apart and it was pretty small for $17. The cocktails were great, would definitely come back for drinks. The decor is just beautiful inside and really intimate with dim lighting and beautiful hanging lamps. 5/10 portion sizes. I think I'm just getting tired of new, trendy dc restaurants giving really tiny, overpriced plates of food in exchange for aesthetics. Word of advice: do not order the batatas. It's literally a plate of 6 thick cut fries for just $16. We were given about a tablespoon worth of aioli to dip it in. For $16?! Everything else was also just a bit overpriced for what you get. Overall, I think I'd come back with friends for drinks and small plates, but this isn't somewhere I'd go if I wanted a really nice filling meal, or as a regular spot. It's a nice spot to impress people from out of town but the weird service (except for our first server, she really was great) and portion sizes wouldn't bring me back continually if that doesn't change. The outdoor seating area looked really beautiful and would love to sit there next time. read more

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TLDR: So worth the hype and everything was amazing! Had the best time and snagged a last minute reservation, and for almost 10pm on a Monday it was packed. The minute you walk in, the stairs up are rose scented and you already feel like you're transported into a special experience. Drink options were so fun, and everything we ate was perfectly done. We had the raw oysters, lamb tartare, beef tongue, escargot, batatas, quail, and beignets with foie gras. On our walk home we were debating what we would reorder on our second visit and decided if we just had the same exact meal again we'd be happy with it (but also can't wait to try other things!) Service was also attentive and super approachable, we first sat at the bar before our table was ready and both vibes were perfect. We had a super small error on our bill at the end of the meal which was very quickly addressed and was not an issue at all. But multiple people came up to us to apologize for the error and even sent us home with a super cute box of sweets. We assured them it was truly no issue at all but you can tell it was very important to the whole team to make sure it was a perfect service. 10/10 one of our new fave dc spots and can't wait to be back! read more

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Review of their non-alcoholic drinks and dessert. Was very surprised we were able to walk in on a Friday night and grab seats at the bar. Atmosphere is super cozy and small, which makes sense as to why it's so hard to get a reservation. the dessert was yummy and the non alcoholic drinks were ok. Would be back to try the main menu. read more

La' Shukran - Two non-alcoholic drinks and the chocolate dessert - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ambiance 10/10. Service 7/10. Drinks 9/10. Food taste 8/10. Prices 1/10. Beautiful restaurant, not enough seating though, which explains why the prices were just too outrageous to justify a trip back. The food was great but I just can't get over how little we had for such a big bill. There are tooo many good places in dc for that. Plus no YELLOW pita bread & the dumplings were in pure liquid. Service was a little pushy. read more

a really pleasant place to walk into; from being greeted as soon as you come in the door to the dim lighting and amazing ambiance. the food was very tasty, but definitely on the expensive side. not a good place to go on a budget but a really nice experience and treat for yourself! i would definitely return for my birthday! read more

a total vibe! get here early if you're a walk in -- there are only 13 spots at the bar and they filled up within 10 minutes. we were astonished as soon as we entered the front door by the vibe of the restaurant. immediately captured a distinct atmosphere from a different time and space. - beef tongue hummus is an umami bomb. i've never had such a unique combination of ingredients with hummus, and it was flavorful. you definitely need sourdough to soak it all up. i actually appreciated that the sourdough was cold because it was a cool contrast to the warm, rich protein and garnish. 5/5 - tuna tartare was also incredibly flavorful as well and not as light as i'd have liked it. loved the crispy char of the sourdough. not as great as the beef hummus, but still delicious. 4/5 - the dumplings were deceptively vegetarian. the mushrooms pulled in a lot of flavor and textural uniqueness, and it paired well with the cilantro and the tomato. i wasn't the biggest fan of the dollop of yogurt. 4/5 - the duck confit fried rice was also good, though perhaps i'm not the biggest fan of how dry the duck was -- it was akin to a jerky-like texture. i did enjoy the carrots, mint, dried fruit, and the mild flavor of the rice. 4.5/5 for a new restaurant, the bar staff were incredibly sophisticated and was well rehearsed. (after tip, food only, ended up $65pp). read more

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As soon as you walk in and up the stairs, it's a very quaint, vibey spot with beautiful decorations. There is low lighting to set the vibe and it's cozy! The server was so great and informed and walked me through their red wines, explained the dishes, and checked in often to make sure our table was good. The food was so delicious and was very veggie friendly! I would definitely recommend! read more

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A great experience. Chef Michael Rafidi keeps winning with his newest addition La'Shukran. The beef tongue hummus was our favorite dish of the night. One of the best hummus we had, and the beef tongue was sliced paper thin, well spiced and smokey. The fried quail was delicious. Incredibly crispy with a slightly sweet batter. The falafel, and the batatas were also great. The only dish that was a bit underwhelming were the dumplings. They weren't bad at all, but they were a bit bland compared to the other dishes. Excellent service overall. read more

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I stopped in for some snacks and a drink on a holiday weekend and was able to snag the last bar seat as a walk in. The ambiance and team at la ' Shukran were so welcoming! From the moment I sat down I was so well taken care of. The food and were delicious. I am a big fan of Yellow the cafe so I had high expectations. They were exceeded. The arak cocktail was so unique and the falafel and hummus were the perfect complement. Highly recommend! Make a reservation, though. The place filled up quickly. read more

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The Levantine drinks primarily feature a licorice flavored liquor called Arak. The ones I tried were pretty good even though I don't like licorice. Otherwise it's a very romantic, dimly lit vibe which is perfect for a date. The entrance is in the back alley behind Yellow. read more

La' Shukran - Morra - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a review of their vegetarian options, the food was flavorful, and tasty but the portions were very small. Got the hashwei, soujek dumplings, in addition to the photos. The drinks were also amazing. Love the ambiance, music and vibe. read more

La' Shukran - Knafeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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