TLDR: Big yum…read more FOOD: Schmoop and I shared the family meat and veggie. It was tasty and very filling. Food came out quite fast. SERVICE: Good! No complaints. AMBIANCE: Casual, chill. There are TVs, which was ideal because we came right before the World Cup finals. OVERALL: Solid Ethiopian food!

Dinner was delicious. Service was below average…read more Deeply disappointed by the fact that a 20% gratuity was automatically added for our party of three. No mention anywhere that this was to be expected. If it's printed in the menu, I wouldn't have been able to tell because we had to scan a QR code and look at it on our phones. On top of which, the printed receipt was the "standard" one that provides space for gratuity, with pre-calculated 15/18/20/22% numbers. And no indication that this would be "additional".

This place is amazing all around!…read more My family (through a DC friend) has been going to this restaurant (and its manager's predecessor) for many years now! The food is consistently fresh and delicious and spiced very well with lots of spice levels available. The restaurant is always very clean too! The service and attention to detail among each server is always impeccable--they consistently come around with water and are always happy to help you with whatever you may need. The manager Sanjeet is such a kind and friendly man. Each time we come (may it be for pickup or dine-in) he greets us by name with open arms. He is always happy to help and happy to talk whenever! Overall, this restaurant is fabulous and on behalf of my family and I, is greatly recommended!!!

This place is a solid high 3*, but I bumped it up to 4* because they have good customer service,…read moreoffer a lunch special, happy hour, and discounts on dinner during the week and takeout. Considering there is a 5* Indian restaurant across the street, it is difficult to not compare this restaurant to it. Jab We Met has your customary authentic Indian cuisine, however, in typical American fashion some of the flavor and heat is dialed down or inconsistent. The first time I visited, I was left wanting more in the flavor department. I asked for spicy, and although what I received would be considered spicy to some, it wasn't nearly as spicy as I expected for Indian cuisine. The depth of flavor can be inconsistent, although for American standards it is perfect. What I've experienced with some Indian restaurants is the flavor level depends on how close the batch is to almost empty. I've experienced some restaurants stretch their gravies by adding stock/water. Jab We Met seems to take pride in serving consistent gravy texture and consistency. The customer service is always good. The inside has an upscale decor, fitting for Capitol Hill and not your traditional Indian restaurant. There is a full size bar and window seating.The lunch special is perhaps the best value here. I'll continue to visit.

Egg Yaki is exactly what I needed on this rainy day. I ordered the Rock On! Omelette and it lived…read moreup to the hype! The egg is warm and comforting, like an egg hug, then they drizzle unagi sauce(kind of sweet and savory), spicy mayo making the shrimp and cabbage all work together. The crispy shallots and fried garlic on top take it over the top with just the right crunch. I honestly planned on eating just half of it, then couldn't stop. So much for self control! Highly recommended!

Chef Nick!!!! I feel like this review is more about you than the food, but here we go…read more Egg Yaki... honestly, if the food hadn't been delicious, your personality alone would have been enough to make me come back. Thankfully, the food was a hit too. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. If I'm being honest, eggs with shrimp in the middle of the day wasn't exactly calling my name. But the moment I got my food out to the car and took that first bite... I was sold. Better yet, my son, who is a picky little thing, enjoyed it too. So congratulations, you have another little fan. I also loved the selection of imported sodas. Those can be hard to find at restaurants unless you're shopping at H Mart or another Japanese or Korean market, so that was a really nice surprise. What really made this place memorable, though, was Chef Nick himself. He was welcoming, personable, and genuinely made the experience fun. He definitely knows how to leave an impression... him and that kimchi diamond chain lol. You can tell he genuinely cares about both his customers and the food he's serving, and that kind of hospitality goes a long way. We chatted about his travels and how they inspire the restaurants he opens, and he spoke highly of his wife/partner, which was really nice to hear. I'll definitely be back, not only to work my way through the rest of the menu, but also to visit the his other restaurant just a booth or two down that he told me about. Zero notes. Can't wait to come back.

Great experience! Our server was full of character and was very efficient. Loved the design of the…read moreplace, felt rustic, welcoming, and warm. Noise level was lively, but you could hear across the table just fine. Strozzapreti we're delicious, spinach and strawberry salad was refreshing and light. The ribeye steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and went perfectly with the cherry tomatoes, arugula, and raddichio salad served alongside. Mushroom bucatini was delightful, could of used a bit more salt but that was resolved with some additional parmesan cheese. Very nice panna cotta and perfectly serviceable tiramisu. We'll definitely be back to try more house made pastas!

Wife and I ate there for the first time tonight. This is nothing like the Italian/Tuscan food we…read morehad in Rome or Florence. The Tuscan food that we know and love is simple and achieves remarkable heights by virtue of its simplicity and in using the very best ingredients. The food here was way over-done with sauces that have no place in this cuisine. The pasta sauces were too thick, sweet, and bloated. The steaks were covered in ridiculously rich sauces that did nothing for the meat and actually made it virtually impossible to actually taste the meat. There were no ingredients that stood out or that one could easily discern amidst the overwhelmingly thick sweetness they imposed on the pasta and meat. The deserts were ordinary. The salads were fine but tasted like what you would get at any 'fancy' American restaurant. The service was good and at least four different people stopped by to ask if everything was 'satisfactory.' We could honestly answer 'yes,' but they really didn't want to know. This was clearly just part of the ambient 'sell.' The wines were good, but terribly overpriced. We paid a ridiculous amount of money for a very mediocre meal and definitely would never go back.

Ok I know everyone raves about the burger here (and for good reason--it's worth the hype!!) but the…read morething that stood out the most to me was the collard greens. Being from the south, I'm very particular about my greens and these were soooo good. The potlikker was so so so good and that made all the difference. The Mac and cheese was also good but not your traditional Mac, so be warned.

To be honest, I think the food in this place is UNDER-seasoned. The concept is amazing and I love…read moreEthiopian food, but I leave wishing I had chosen to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant instead. I'm looking for aggressive seasoning. The service is here fine, and I love the vibe & ambiance of this place. I really hope the owner sees this and starts aggressively seasoning.

Great place to try different foods or different experiences. Ive had oysters tacos empanadas and…read moreceviche there. Ive seen cooking art and dances classes. Lots of stores in the area. Great location for a food court

The overall flavor of the meat and salsas are good but the tortilla kinda ruins it all since they…read morebreak apart so easily and don't taste great. They remind me of taco stand from back home in sd but homemade tortilla really makes a world of a difference. Also wouldn't get again the shrimp tacos as they are barely coated and fried so would stick to meat options.

Cute, slightly fancy Italian spot with vegan options. The vegan options are not the most exciting…read morebut they are delicious and you can tell they prepare everything with care. Not only is it a good spot for dinner, but it's also nice for a matcha or espresso in the morning (I heard they even have vegan pastries typically but I didn't get to try those). Service was good, if over the top,

This review is for the coffee and café experience. The coffee here is fresh, additive-free, and…read morereasonably priced. My go-to drinks are the Americano and the iced cortado. They offer several dairy and non-dairy milk options, and I was delighted to see walnut milk on the menu. The syrups and milk alternatives are made fresh in-house. The honey is wild-harvested, which is a nice touch. There is seating available inside, as well as the option to order outside through the bay window--a very cute and convenient setup. The staff is friendly and attentive. However, service can be slower than expected at times, as there is only one espresso machine. Pros * Additive-free coffee * House-made syrups * Wild-harvested honey * Reasonable pricing * Outdoor ordering window for to-go orders * Friendly staff * Fresh pastries * Italian espresso machine * Filtered water **There's a Happy Hour M-Friday from 3pm-6pm. Hugo Spritiz is an option."

My son and I were visiting D.C. for a wedding and decided to check this place out after reading…read moregreat reviews and strolling down the street. We came in for lunch, and the Panang curry and mango sticky rice were both fantastic and packed with flavor. Our server, I believe Server S (what was on the receipt), was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and very charming. The overall ambience was just fun and lively. Later in the day, we looked at other restaurants for dinner, but nothing else on the street looked appetizing or had good reviews. We easily decided to head right back for round two! For our second meal, we tried the curry puffs, another curry, and the Larb salad. The Larb salad was an absolute standout-- it perfectly matched a nostalgic flavor from a favorite old restaurant of mine that no other place has ever been able to replicate until now!The entire staff was hilarious, engaging, and some even spoke Spanish. This is an amazing spot with incredible food and great energy. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

I ordered lunch from here earlier this week and unfortunately, I really don't understand the hype…read more I ordered the Pad See Ew, and it was probably some of the worst Thai food I've had. The dish seriously lacked flavor, and the egg wasn't properly broken up or incorporated into the noodles. Instead, there were basically two large chunks of egg in the dish. I also specifically asked for extra sauce and was willing to pay for it, but they very clearly did not add any extra sauce. I ended up throwing it away after only a few bites. I will say the rocket shrimp rolls were very good, and the sauce that came with them was also really good. They were easily the best part of the meal. That said, Pad See Ew is a pretty standard Thai dish and something most Thai restaurants easily nail, so I was surprised by how disappointing this was. Overall, definitely not a good experience and not somewhere I'd order from again.