Washington, DC Ethnic Cuisine

Washington, DC has an abundance of ethic restaurants for the visitor (and resident) to enjoy. DC has one of the largest immigrant populations in the U.S. and it's reflected in its cuisines. You can literally taste the world by touring DC restaurants. Here are just a few of the very best to try:

Etete (Ethiopian)
website: http://www.eteterestaurant.com/
1942 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-232-7600
Etete, the owner and head chef is known for her mastery of Ethiopian spices and stews as well as her selection of vegetarian dishes. Etete made the Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC (February 2009) and Stevie Wonders visits whenever he is in town.
Entree Price Range: $10-$14.99

Rasika (Indian)
website: http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/
633 D St., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202.637.1222
Rasika means "flavors", they offer a modern Indian cuisine with a large choice in vegetarian or vegan foods. The restaurant features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work. Rasika made the top 20 of the Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants.
Entree Price Range: $14-$27

Sushi-ko (Japanese)
2309 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-333-4187
Freshness is the trademark of this old-time sushi bar open over 25 years ago and the first in D.C. Fish is purchased 5 times a week compared to twice a week for most sushi restaurants. On the top 30 of the Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants.
Entree Price Range: $10-$28

Marcel's (Belgian/French)
website: http://www.marcelsdc.com/
2401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-296-1166
This restaurant features French and Belgian cuisine with traditional influences. If you are planning to attend a performance at the Kennedy Center, consider the Pre-Theater package which includes 3-course meal and executive car service to and from Kennedy Center for $52 per person. Add $33 for wine tasting. On the top 20 of the Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants.
Entree Price Range: Very Expensive

Komi (Greek)
website: http://www.komirestaurant.com/
1509 17th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-332-9200
You will experience wondrous and tasty full course meals inspired at this number 1 restaurant on the Washingtonian's 100 Best Restaurants list. Although inspired by his Greek and Mediterranean roots, the cuisine created uniquely belongs to the chef and owner, Johny Monis. Extremely popular, reservations are required.
Dinner Price Range: $84-$104

These five great restaurants will get you started on a taste tour of the world while dining locally in Washington D.C. Bon Appetit!

Sources
Washingtonian.com. 100 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C. http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/restaurants/11527.html> Accessed on October 24, 2009.

CNN.com. Capital Gains: D.C.'s Dining Scene Has Come of Age.http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/05/03/washington.dc/index.html> October 24, 2009.