Zentan, named one of the best Japanese restaurants in DC by Thrillist, is a favorite destination for an unforgettable mouth-watering meal and happy hour.
1155 14th St NW (at Massachusetts Ave.) Washington , D.C. 20005 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Nguyen’s Reuben sandwich swaps duck (“my favorite protein,” says the chef ) and kimchi for corned beef and sauerkraut . Sweetly seasoned duck + the fiery slaw mixes pleasure with pain. Hotheads rejoice. Read more
For lunch , get the delicious Pork Belly Bowl , it's made with braised pork belly , seasonal mushrooms , semi-poached egg and matsuda rice .
Zentan has their own take on pho which they make with oxtail . It's a but fancier and smaller than your typical pho joint but delicious nonetheless!
I absolutely loved the mushrooms and the soft tofu in the miso soup . Sake (Salmon ) and White Tuna Nigiri were spectacular! The pork belly rice bowl was delicious and filling as well .
fab host-"boy" garcon is now at Fig&Olive, if you miss bright-ness , vibrant service with That Smile, he's downtown. Otherwise Kimpton always strived for best in local, boutique style. Miss former mgt.
The Peas & Sprouts is a great meal starter, a warm bowl packed with crispy brussels sprouts and fresh chickpeas topped with a shiso-mustard vinaigrette and garlic chips .
Order the Sake Braised Short Ribs - glazed root vegetables , kabocha squash puree, beef jus. The ribs are tender and compliment the other flavors.
The Sake Garden cocktail is great. Be careful as you can easily drink several before you know it! The five-spice chocolate soufflé dessert is delicious. Rich but complex flavor.
in the donovan hotel , kimpton formerly thompson, has chic rooftop pool , sometimes dj parties-former home of twilight tuesdays, boris gluck & moh ducis events and fundraiser hh bar scene
This hotel restaurant is surprisingly good. Try the Braised Pork Belly - Frisée , poached egg , popcorn shoots.
The pork belly and the wagyu strip are delicious. And try the the Skyfall maki
Great food. A tad overpriced in comparison to other restaurants in the area but still good food. Knowledgeable servers and amazing host boy.
Jarad at the bar is great! If you just have 2 or less people, sitting at the bar is great. Salmon lover, firecracker, brick, and Cantonese steak are great. I would skip the crudo (too much vinegar)
Great waiter w excellent service & nice smile! Skirt steak was amazing. Loved my plum wine & Salmon lover rolls.
High quality sushi in a beautiful setting. What more could you want. Oh, great drinks? They have that too! Read more
Brussel sprouts , salmon skewer , and steak skewers were excellent. Skip bland gyoza . Cod was standard. Duck and chicken thigh skewer okay. Try short rib next time!
Great for a special night out. The Singapore slaw is the perfect starter. The Fire Cracker rolls were amazing. Ambiance and service - all A+.
Price fixe lunch pretty great. Pork belly bowl and kale salad both made for a filling but light meal.
The Spicy Miso Ramen is a perfect lunch on a cold day.
Try chef 's grandmother's recipe, Kaisen Gyoza (sea bass and scallop ). You won't be disappointed!
It's pretty awesome. For a nice private time, have them seat you in back room in one of the booths . Very nice.
For dessert , order the Green Tea Chocolate Lava Cake with Vietnamese coffee ice cream .
Tempura is very good as well as the vegetable salad which surprisingly mixes chees, pear and beetroot
Get the Asian coleslaw with 20 ingredients and really savor every bite. Different textures and tastes really make this an amazing dish to eat as every bite is unique in some way.
Okay; overpriced, but good sushi . Cavernous main room belies its hotel association. Weird disconnects (bone-in duck for lettuce wraps ?) makes menu feel thrown together; but great service.
Very nice ambiance and the waiters are sweet and knowledgeable portions are small keep that in mind
I was here for breakfast . It serves a limited menu American breakfast . It is a little pricey but the food and service was good.
Great food, quiet ambient surroundings, very nice for a casual dinner with friends
Zentan features a rooftop lounge offering a full-service bar , Asian food , and even has a pool with lounge chairs.
Large variety of sake ! Rooftop pool and bar .
Firecracker Roll - with or without wasabe or soy sauce ...all three combinations pretty good!
Jose the bartender is great. Had Singapore Slaw , Rainbow Roll and Yellowtail Sashimi . Wyerbacher seasonal is delicious! All yumminess. :)
We let Qili order for us and we were blown away - highly recommended
Best Firecracker Roll I've had! Paired with the kale salad ...Amazing!!
Pistachio ice cream is TO DIE FOR. Singapore slaw is a delicious appetizer ; Brick roll seemed to be an all-around crowd pleaser.
The food and atmosphere is cool. Jared the bartender is awesome!!!
Be adventurous and try one of their wonderful local gins .
The Skirt Steak is to die for!! It's juicy, tender, flavorful, and topped with fresh hazelnuts . Amazing!
stand at the bar : order shrimp & coconut soup , spicy tuna roll , unagi roll, and a $10 PG; water without ice.
Pork belly is a must have.
what happened? Used to be a great restaurant . Now Kimpton has taken over and the menu, attitude and service leave a lot to be desired. Used to eat here on each visit to DC but won't be coming back.
New menu and new chef - no more slaw - so sad!
Amazing cocktails and food!
Loved the chicken sandwich . So yummy.
The Buddha's Delight and Typhoon rolls are amazing!
Come in for the amazing Singapore Slaw , delicious Sushi Rolls and the jaw dropping Specialty Cocktails ! Read more
Great sushi very fresh
Have the black eye.. It's amazeballs!!
New chef new menu, not as good but still decent
The Singapore Slaw is awesome!
This was the best meal I had in DC this year. Amazing flavours! A must-go for spicy food lovers. - Poli T
The Chaplin A.S.S. and Spicy Miso are delicious. One of the best ramen spots in DC - Elaine Joseph
Chicken Pot Pie, Mac 'n' Cheese, & Lobster Hush Puppies are delicious! - Spencer Sorrell
Awesome bar with awesome beer. Bartender recommended the De Koninick Winter Koninck and it's great. - Molly Nichelson
If you don't see what you're looking for on the shelves, ask! They keep a stash in the back. - arTIAstry