Small plates
Delicious food , love all the little dishes. Sauces are on point .
sapientia
Loved the unique dishes that went from small to large appetizer to share. Had the grilled tofu and lentil dish as well as the soft pretzel and noodle dishes.
mrc
Everything about our time at Fancy Radish was delightful, from the staff to the drinks to the food. The plates are small and intended to be shared - two of us split 4 items 1 dessert and left quite full & satisfied.
Drinks were delicious and generously strong. Food was prepared perfectly, and I really appreciated the fact that they were able to showcase amazing vegan dishes without any reliance on overly processed imitation meat ingredients.
While it's a little bit on the pricier side, it is well worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01
jay.callores
In town for the weekend to visit fam, and the cousin found Fancy Radish just a short 6 min ride/15 min walk from Union Station.
The one-page menu is inspired by a mix of Latin American and Asian flavors, e.g., grilled corn salad with gojuchang mayo. The dishes use a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients and keeps it interesting with pops of spice. Here’s a full meal breakdown:
- Rutabaga fondue
- Grilled corn salad
- Grilled avocado (group favorite)
- Miso butter noodles
- Spicy dan dan noodles
- Chermoula grilled tofu
One of the best vegan restaurants in DC. Unfortunately, they are closing (on 9/23). The staff were informed just three days prior. What a shame, as the staff was just lovely; you really couldn’t ask for better. And the food was fantastic. I hope Fancy Radish gets a second chance. It deserves it.
voracious
All vegan, high end dining. Rutabaga fondue, fancy radishes, chermoula grilled
tofu, grilled avocado - all excellent. Desserts, especially the panna cotta were also amazing. Closing for good on October 14, 2023. Visit before then.
Ruchika Agarwal
I had a lot of expectations from this place as being Vegan. The place was average, I expected a lot more decor and aesthetics. All the cocktails were around $20, we had two of them one was butterfly effect. I have had this type of cocktail before and it was amazing but this one was not. The other cocktail was also average, not something I would again try. For the food, very limited options and expensive as well. All the plates were around $15 - $20 and the portion size was way more small. We ordered, fondue, grilled avocado and Peruvian potatoes. All the food items are below average in taste, quality and portions. I have had amazing vegan food in DC with great portion size and price. Three plates each $20 were not enough for two people. Our server was a girl and she was sweet and humble. Since it was my husbands birthday they had us two small bites with candle on one.
AM Krahe
A flavor bomb in every bite! Creative, beautiful and delicious plant based dishes served as small plates so you can sample several dishes. There is not one that I have tried that I would not order again. And the drinks menu is as creative and delicious as the food! And service is friendly and fast, but not rushed. By far my favorite vegan restaurant!
Vegetarian options: All vegan menu
Dietary restrictions: Server asked about any food allergies/sensitivities
hotmilk993
Everything we ordered was good. “Tapas” sized dishes in the $15-$20 range.
Kim Logue
Very unique dining experience! Natalie was our server. She was very attentive and friendly! She made our night fun and kept our drinks filled! We had a large group which is very challenging. She kept us very happy. Staff support is amazing! We had water when needed and dishes were taken away quickly.Manager Adam is professional and keeps a sharp eye out to keep things moving! Food allergies are respected and dishes are customized to meet needs.Highly recommend!
ChelseaN
The potato dish is especially great, and the melon cocktail
Predominantly small sharing plates, which we took advantage of for our group by ordering one of everything to try. We enjoyed several of the options - our favorites included the rutabaga fondue served with a yummy pretzel roll and pickled veggies, heirloom BLT toast, and the grilled avocado. We were a bit disappointed with the pastrami carrot salad because it did not have a pastrami taste as promised in the name. The spicy dan dan noodles were super spicy but other than that, lacked flavor. We did sample all of the desserts and of course, all were delicious!!
Veganmouse
Great food, good service, good ambiance. They say 2-3 duets per person. We got 4 total plus dessert which was totally fine
Potatoes - good but not necessary
Fondue - delicious
Dan Dan noodles - delicious, good portion size
Avocado - very good
Sticky toffee - excellent
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-01
AlexinDC
Honestly, the service is the best part. The food is very good, thought the small plates are better than the mains. You cannot leave without trying the fondue!
Andrew Loiacono
Both the food and service were great. I didn't need to ask for more water like I usually have to. I kept getting refills. The Tofu dish could have had more food in my opinion.
villain
Small plates, sharing style. We were advised that it takes about 2-3 plates per person to feel full, and I found this to be accurate. Among the 3 of us, we ordered 9 plates, including desserts, with the goal of feeling stuffed. It worked. We tried nearly everything on the menu, and our favorite savory items were the Peruvian Potatoes and Spicy Dan Dan Noodles. The sauce on the potatoes with Aji Amarillo was the perfect amount of spicy. It was amazing. On the other hand, the spicy Dan Dan Noodles weren't all that spicy, but the flavors were certainly delicious, and they were still my preference over the Miso Butter Noodles. My favorite dessert (or maybe tied for first place) was the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was more of a bread pudding, but much better than a typical bread pudding. Not overly sweet, not soggy or too soft. It was a high-quality cinnamon tasting bread with wonderful banoffee ice cream. The other must try dessert was the Chocolate Bar. I'm not even a chocolate dessert person, but I've never had a dessert quite like this, with caramel pecans and lavender ice cream. I'd easily order it again. The Panna Cotta and Cheesecake were very average, and I don't recommend them. Service was too good to be true. Marcus helped our table out, and we also recommended each other slightly obscure hip hop artists and talked for a long time. Genuinely a very friendly person! Service this good is rare to find when you're one of the later tables toward the end of a night. I see why Fancy Radish is top rated in DC. Updated from previous review on 2023-05-25
Small plates Delicious food , love all the little dishes. Sauces are on point .
Loved the unique dishes that went from small to large appetizer to share. Had the grilled tofu and lentil dish as well as the soft pretzel and noodle dishes.
Everything about our time at Fancy Radish was delightful, from the staff to the drinks to the food. The plates are small and intended to be shared - two of us split 4 items 1 dessert and left quite full & satisfied. Drinks were delicious and generously strong. Food was prepared perfectly, and I really appreciated the fact that they were able to showcase amazing vegan dishes without any reliance on overly processed imitation meat ingredients. While it's a little bit on the pricier side, it is well worth it. Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01
In town for the weekend to visit fam, and the cousin found Fancy Radish just a short 6 min ride/15 min walk from Union Station. The one-page menu is inspired by a mix of Latin American and Asian flavors, e.g., grilled corn salad with gojuchang mayo. The dishes use a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients and keeps it interesting with pops of spice. Here’s a full meal breakdown: - Rutabaga fondue - Grilled corn salad - Grilled avocado (group favorite) - Miso butter noodles - Spicy dan dan noodles - Chermoula grilled tofu One of the best vegan restaurants in DC. Unfortunately, they are closing (on 9/23). The staff were informed just three days prior. What a shame, as the staff was just lovely; you really couldn’t ask for better. And the food was fantastic. I hope Fancy Radish gets a second chance. It deserves it.
All vegan, high end dining. Rutabaga fondue, fancy radishes, chermoula grilled tofu, grilled avocado - all excellent. Desserts, especially the panna cotta were also amazing. Closing for good on October 14, 2023. Visit before then.
I had a lot of expectations from this place as being Vegan. The place was average, I expected a lot more decor and aesthetics. All the cocktails were around $20, we had two of them one was butterfly effect. I have had this type of cocktail before and it was amazing but this one was not. The other cocktail was also average, not something I would again try. For the food, very limited options and expensive as well. All the plates were around $15 - $20 and the portion size was way more small. We ordered, fondue, grilled avocado and Peruvian potatoes. All the food items are below average in taste, quality and portions. I have had amazing vegan food in DC with great portion size and price. Three plates each $20 were not enough for two people. Our server was a girl and she was sweet and humble. Since it was my husbands birthday they had us two small bites with candle on one.
A flavor bomb in every bite! Creative, beautiful and delicious plant based dishes served as small plates so you can sample several dishes. There is not one that I have tried that I would not order again. And the drinks menu is as creative and delicious as the food! And service is friendly and fast, but not rushed. By far my favorite vegan restaurant!
Vegetarian options: All vegan menu
Dietary restrictions: Server asked about any food allergies/sensitivities
Everything we ordered was good. “Tapas” sized dishes in the $15-$20 range.
Very unique dining experience! Natalie was our server. She was very attentive and friendly! She made our night fun and kept our drinks filled! We had a large group which is very challenging. She kept us very happy. Staff support is amazing! We had water when needed and dishes were taken away quickly.Manager Adam is professional and keeps a sharp eye out to keep things moving! Food allergies are respected and dishes are customized to meet needs.Highly recommend!
The potato dish is especially great, and the melon cocktail
Restaurantji Recommends
Predominantly small sharing plates, which we took advantage of for our group by ordering one of everything to try. We enjoyed several of the options - our favorites included the rutabaga fondue served with a yummy pretzel roll and pickled veggies, heirloom BLT toast, and the grilled avocado. We were a bit disappointed with the pastrami carrot salad because it did not have a pastrami taste as promised in the name. The spicy dan dan noodles were super spicy but other than that, lacked flavor. We did sample all of the desserts and of course, all were delicious!!
Great food, good service, good ambiance. They say 2-3 duets per person. We got 4 total plus dessert which was totally fine Potatoes - good but not necessary Fondue - delicious Dan Dan noodles - delicious, good portion size Avocado - very good Sticky toffee - excellent Updated from previous review on 2023-07-01
Honestly, the service is the best part. The food is very good, thought the small plates are better than the mains. You cannot leave without trying the fondue!
Both the food and service were great. I didn't need to ask for more water like I usually have to. I kept getting refills. The Tofu dish could have had more food in my opinion.
Small plates, sharing style. We were advised that it takes about 2-3 plates per person to feel full, and I found this to be accurate. Among the 3 of us, we ordered 9 plates, including desserts, with the goal of feeling stuffed. It worked. We tried nearly everything on the menu, and our favorite savory items were the Peruvian Potatoes and Spicy Dan Dan Noodles. The sauce on the potatoes with Aji Amarillo was the perfect amount of spicy. It was amazing. On the other hand, the spicy Dan Dan Noodles weren't all that spicy, but the flavors were certainly delicious, and they were still my preference over the Miso Butter Noodles. My favorite dessert (or maybe tied for first place) was the Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was more of a bread pudding, but much better than a typical bread pudding. Not overly sweet, not soggy or too soft. It was a high-quality cinnamon tasting bread with wonderful banoffee ice cream. The other must try dessert was the Chocolate Bar. I'm not even a chocolate dessert person, but I've never had a dessert quite like this, with caramel pecans and lavender ice cream. I'd easily order it again. The Panna Cotta and Cheesecake were very average, and I don't recommend them. Service was too good to be true. Marcus helped our table out, and we also recommended each other slightly obscure hip hop artists and talked for a long time. Genuinely a very friendly person! Service this good is rare to find when you're one of the later tables toward the end of a night. I see why Fancy Radish is top rated in DC. Updated from previous review on 2023-05-25
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