100 Very Best Restaurants 2026
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Anju

Photograph by Scott Suchman
Dupont Circle
Korean
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With its exposed-brick-and-wood-beam dining room, this bi-level mod-Korean destination in Adams Morgan still feels trendy and comfortable. Chef Angel Barreto has mastered dishes both understated (rice cakes and vegetables glazed with sweet soy) and over the top (gochujang-fried chicken drizzled with Alabama white barbecue sauce). Don’t skip the intensely flavorful panchan (Korean side dishes), especially Barreto’s fiery 30-day kimchi, and another ferment made with collard greens.
Price
Based on dinner for two, including tax and 20-percent tip:
Moderate: $101 to $200
Locations
1805 18th St NW, Washington DC,