Recently, on several occasions I've asked myself what am I going to do for lunch today? And Teaism continually comes to my mind. This Summer has been quite the scorcher in Washington D.C. and thankfully there is relief. The Moroccan Mint Iced Tea at Teaism chills me back down with a simple sip. The mint just effervesces coolness into each Summer breath.
The main attraction for me at Teaism is it's Korean BBQ Beef special they have on occasion. The Korean beef isn't your standard Bulgogi or Kalbi or whatever Korean beef dish that I've ever had the pleasure of devouring. But it's this marinated Korean beef that has been cooked slowly and during a long period of time to become this tender morsel of flavored meat. Cut into squares about an inch in size, the meat falls apart with the introduction of a fork. Accompanying it is about a bowl of rice and some fresh kimchi all on the same plate. I have had this dish at least four times now and the count will surely grow. As I will not review a place I have not been more than three times and am absolutely that I will come back again in the future. The meal is very reasonably price with both the Moroccan Mint Iced Tea and the Korean BBQ Beef costing around $12.
The restaurant is two floors and the top floor is where the entrance and registers are located. The top floor also has small dining tables and counter space around a corner to enjoy your lunch. The bottom floor is a bit more serene when it isn't crowded because its a bigger area and has a large Koi fish pond. Overall, the restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere except during the lunch rush hour when the line picks up. But otherwise, a great place to eat, drink, and read on a busy workday afternoon. It's an escape, although rather brief.
Conveniently, there is an attached tea shop right next door that offers a variety of tea to purchase. However, the store connected by name are separated by a wall. So you must go through a separate entrance to enter the tea shop.
Location: 400 8th Street NW. Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-638-6010
Website: http://www.teaism.com/Restaurant/Home2.html
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