The Flying Scotsman, web site, 233 Second Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-783-3848 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [City Paper | openlist]
I have yet to go, but I have heard they serve haggis. Unfortunately (fortunately?), I hate haggis. The Post refers to this place as a “snuggery,” where “Time is not of the essence.” Get the picture?
Update June 1, 2006: A commenter says The Flying Scotsman is closed. The phone number is no longer in service.
Meyhane, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 202-544-4753 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | WBFN]
I have yet to visit, and don’t expect to soon, I am happy enough with my local alternatives.
Pete's Diner, 212 2nd Street SE, Washington, DC, 202-544-7335, near Capitol Hill (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WAMU | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp]
They are supposed to have some Malaysian specials.
Matsutake Hibachi Steak & Sushi, 4121 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-351-8787 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | food-plan (Herndon) | openlist | Yelp]
Also in Worldgate Shopping Center, 13049 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA, 703-787-3700, 320 S. 23rd Street, Arlington, VA, 703-412-5301, Kabuki Sushi, Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC, 202-789-1159, and Washington Reagan National Airport, National Hall Center, 703-417-0521.
One of the best of the sushi buffet places. All you can eat sushi for lunch, and the sushi is reasonably good. Some of the branches have teppanyaki as well. Is it the single best sushi place around? No. Will it start you wondering why you ever order sushi a’la carte? Yes.
Aatish on the Hill, web site, 609 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 202-544-0931 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Washingtonian | City Paper | openlist | Yelp]
Some years ago Phyllis Richman asked why this place isn’t better known. I still wonder. It is not perfect, but far better than the Capitol Hill competition. Their specialty is lamb, especially Rogan Josh, real full-flavored lamb taste. Above average Mango Lassi. Not outrageously priced.
La Colline, 400 N. Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-737-0400 [Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | openlist | Gayot]
Closed
A classic stand-by.
Bistro Bis, web site, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC, in the Hotel George, 202-661-2700 (Metro Trip Planner - opens in new window) [Economist | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Not what it once was, so why go?