Zentan

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.

7 / 10
153
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  • Phone

    (202) 379-4366

  • Website

    zentanrestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Asian Restaurant

Address

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

Comments / 69


Keywords:

singapore slaw pork belly happy hour good for dates kale salad great value trendy braised short ribs sandwiches poached eggs DJs pistachio ice cream popcorn chicken pears bar dinner staff gin firecracker roll
Washington Post

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

Behrad Eats

For lunch , get the delicious Pork Belly Bowl , it's made with braised pork belly , seasonal mushrooms , semi-poached egg and matsuda rice .

Behrad Eats

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!

Ranini Pastel

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 .

dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xion

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.

Behrad Eats

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 .

What's Good Here

Order the Sake Braised Short Ribs - glazed root vegetables , kabocha squash puree, beef jus. The ribs are tender and compliment the other flavors.

Lynn Pina

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.

dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xion

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

What's Good Here

This hotel restaurant is surprisingly good. Try the Braised Pork Belly - Frisée , poached egg , popcorn shoots.

Magda Koj

The pork belly and the wagyu strip are delicious. And try the the Skyfall maki

Harold C.

Great food. A tad overpriced in comparison to other restaurants in the area but still good food. Knowledgeable servers and amazing host boy.

Beth Mayes

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)

newamerykahn

Great waiter w excellent service & nice smile! Skirt steak was amazing. Loved my plum wine & Salmon lover rolls.

Danielle Ricks

High quality sushi in a beautiful setting. What more could you want. Oh, great drinks? They have that too! Read more

Kat L

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!

Jeni Hansen

Great for a special night out. The Singapore slaw is the perfect starter. The Fire Cracker rolls were amazing. Ambiance and service - all A+.

Ryan

Price fixe lunch pretty great. Pork belly bowl and kale salad both made for a filling but light meal.

Behrad Eats

The Spicy Miso Ramen is a perfect lunch on a cold day.

Wendy Abshire

Try chef 's grandmother's recipe, Kaisen Gyoza (sea bass and scallop ). You won't be disappointed!

Abe Liao

It's pretty awesome. For a nice private time, have them seat you in back room in one of the booths . Very nice.

What's Good Here

For dessert , order the Green Tea Chocolate Lava Cake with Vietnamese coffee ice cream .

Aurelie Gad

Tempura is very good as well as the vegetable salad which surprisingly mixes chees, pear and beetroot

Jason Townsend

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.

Alistair Croll

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.

Jessica Placencia

Very nice ambiance and the waiters are sweet and knowledgeable portions are small keep that in mind

Derek Hughes

I was here for breakfast . It serves a limited menu American breakfast . It is a little pricey but the food and service was good.

Centurion Group DC Patrick Callahan

Great food, quiet ambient surroundings, very nice for a casual dinner with friends

Naptown ???? Larry

Zentan features a rooftop lounge offering a full-service bar , Asian food , and even has a pool with lounge chairs.

Gary Barrett

Large variety of sake ! Rooftop pool and bar .

Will Swagger

Firecracker Roll - with or without wasabe or soy sauce ...all three combinations pretty good!

Mo Dyson

Jose the bartender is great. Had Singapore Slaw , Rainbow Roll and Yellowtail Sashimi . Wyerbacher seasonal is delicious! All yumminess. :)

kevin kiernan

We let Qili order for us and we were blown away - highly recommended

Olinka Turner

Best Firecracker Roll I've had! Paired with the kale salad ...Amazing!!

Kellyanne Revenaugh

Pistachio ice cream is TO DIE FOR. Singapore slaw is a delicious appetizer ; Brick roll seemed to be an all-around crowd pleaser.

Lindsay Halupowski

The food and atmosphere is cool. Jared the bartender is awesome!!!

Andy McPhee

Be adventurous and try one of their wonderful local gins .

Brian Anderson

The Skirt Steak is to die for!! It's juicy, tender, flavorful, and topped with fresh hazelnuts . Amazing!

Chris Kennedy

stand at the bar : order shrimp & coconut soup , spicy tuna roll , unagi roll, and a $10 PG; water without ice.

Toure' Breaker

Pork belly is a must have.

Dev Ghose

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.

Gabrielle Malman

New menu and new chef - no more slaw - so sad!

Damron Cleveland

Amazing cocktails and food!

Joshua Jenkins

Loved the chicken sandwich . So yummy.

Peter Park

The Buddha's Delight and Typhoon rolls are amazing!

ZENTAN

Come in for the amazing Singapore Slaw , delicious Sushi Rolls and the jaw dropping Specialty Cocktails ! Read more

Charlie Garcia

Great sushi very fresh

Shaneia Stewart

Have the black eye.. It's amazeballs!!

Boris Zilberman

New chef new menu, not as good but still decent

Lynn Pina

The Singapore Slaw is awesome!

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