The Best Asian Cuisine Restaurants in Washington, DC

Forget the corner Chinese take-outs that sit right next to the liquor store and the check cashing place. In order to have a good Asian dish, you must step out of the box and quit ordering low mein; feeling that you are tasting the best that Asia has to offer. Take a look at the list of some of the top Asian Restaurants in the District of Columbia.

CityZen
1330 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024
202-787-6868

CityZen is rated as one of the best Asian cuisine restaurants in the Nations Capital. Located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this restaurant serves exotic dishes like the crisp skinned black bass and the warm scallop over minced pumpkin. CityZen can be pricey, but will make a great impression for a first date or treat for that special person.

Kaz Sushi Bistro
1915 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
202-530-5500

Serving Japanese, seafood, and sushi, Chef Kaz Okochi creates Japan with his masterful and wonderful dishes. If you like sushi and authentic Japanese food, this is the place for you. After some sushi and some chilled sake to sooth my throat, I was completely sold.

Meiwah Restaurant
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
202-833-2888

What a beautiful two-story restaurant that sits in the heart of Chinatown. Serving duck and Cornish game hens, Meiwah Restaurant doesn't disappoint the real lovers of authentic Chinese food. This restaurant is not pricey at all; with entrees in the mid teens. I have eaten there a few times and was always satisfied with the food and service.

Murasaki
4620 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
202-966-0023

Murasaki is another great Japanese and sushi bistro that takes you to Japan after every bite. I really don't like ice cream. However, after one taste of Goma ice cream, I was addicted. With dishes that will certainly challenge your taste buds and cure your curiosity, Murasaki is a top restaurant that you should definitely visit.

Ten Penh
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20004
202-393-4500

Ten Pehn serves Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes. Also known as one of the major Japanese restaurants in the City, Ten Penh maintains the quality of food and service year after year.

Yee Hwa
1009 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
202-833-1244

In downtown Washington DC, Yee Hwa is one of the many great Asian restaurants in the city. You can find the best Asian and Korean dishes here. I just love the kalbi (short ribs) and the (bulbogi) beef that is served soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar. The meat is combined with steamed rice and then wrapped in lettuce. Yee Hwa is definitely an "A" list restaurant.