Washington, DC

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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Washingtonian. Updated August 2026.

DAIKAYA · Penn Quarter

Sapporo-style wok-seared ramen, spicy miso, mugi-miso, a stellar veggie bowl.

Hearty pork-based ramen, the kimchi ramen is a top pick.

Michelin-Plate ramen and creative cocktails in Shaw.

Umaya Izakaya · Penn Quarter

A tonkotsu broth ranked among the world's best.