Immigrant Food at Planet Word

925 13th St NW, Washington
(202) 888-0760

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Filipino Fried Chicken
Persian Pistachio Bun
Whole Roasted Branzino
Cochinita Pibil Bao
Dipping Tequeños
Miso Caesar Salad
Asian Cauliflower
Chicken Milanesa
Belgian Fries
Turkish Eggs

Menu

Sides
Extra Na'an
Tostones
Side Aioli
Chips
Extra Vegetables

Featured items
The Havana Sandwich
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
Madam VP's Heritage Bowl
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
Old Saigon Sandwich
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
West African Gumbo
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and "Alloco" (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
Viet Vibes
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette.
Mumbai Mariachi
Chickpea falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
Poke Bowl
Salmon, spring mix, sushi rice, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo
Persian Plants & Peas
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
Quesillo (Latin flan)
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).
Classique Grilled Cheese
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
Mezze Platter
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za'atar na'an

Street Food
Hummus
Crispy chickpeas, paprika, served with warm za'atar na'an
Mezze Platter
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za'atar na'an
Tamarind Ribs
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili
Belgian Fries
Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli
Butternut Squash Soup
Date-sherry caramel, caramelized almonds
Ceviche Verde
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano pepper, tostones
Dipping Tequeños
Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili peanut dip

Bowls
Madam VP's Heritage Bowl
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
Mumbai Mariachi
Chickpea falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
Persian Plants & Peas
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
Poke Bowl
Salmon, spring mix, sushi rice, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo
Viet Vibes
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette.
West African Gumbo
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and "Alloco" (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
Miso Caesar Salad
Shiitake "bacon", zesty wonton chips, nori, sesame
Agua+Bowl Combo
Add an Agua de Jamaica with your choice of bowl

Sandwiches
Old Saigon Sandwich
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
The Havana Sandwich
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
Classique Grilled Cheese
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
Falafel Bocadillo
Lemon tahini sauce, eggplant puree, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix

Desserts
Alfajores cookies
A traditional Latin American dessert made up of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with a sweet filling of dulce de leche. A great dessert or snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
Quesillo (Latin flan)
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).

Sides
Chicken
Naan
Plantains
Side Salad
Turmeric Rice
Garlic Aioli
Extra Vegetables

Plate it Forward
DONATE A BOWL
Help feed the community in need. We work with NGO impact partners CAIR Coalition, Sanctuary DMV, and Ayuda to distribute donated bowls to the immigrant community. Select the amount of bowls you're donating below. Thank you for your contribution!
ONE FOR ALL

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
S Btl Still Water
S Btl Sparkling Water
Agua de Jamaica
The traditional Latin American drink is a Hibiscus flower-infused water, refreshing and calming. Yum!
Mint Limonana
Inspired by immigrants from the Middle East, this is the most refreshing drink you can imagine! Think: fresh mint, lemons, and honey. No added sugars!
Pineapple Matcha
Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.
Jarritos Pineapple
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
L Btl Still Water
L Btl Sparkling Water
Jarritos Mandarin
Jarritos Tamarind
Iced Tea
Sprite
Lemonade

Coffee
Café Calma
An iced latte with oatmilk, dates, and Peruvian coffee.

Happy Hour Food
HH French Onion Dip
Served with kettle cooked chips
HH Hummus
Crispy chickpeas, paprika, served with warm za'atar na'an
HH Olives
Roasted garlic, thyme, chili flake
HH Belgian Fries
Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli
HH Ceviche
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano pepper, tostones
HH Polenta Fries
Tomato mostarda, eggplant, goat cheese, basil
HH Pupusas
El Salvador's national dish, stuffed with beans & cheese, with pickled cabbage and tomato salsa
HH Samosas
Vegetable filling and chickpeas, tamarind chutney drizzle
HH Tequenos
Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili peanut dip

Merchandise
Immigrant Food Hot Sauce
Immigrant Food Tote

Featured items
The Havana Sandwich
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
Madam VP's Heritage Bowl
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
Old Saigon Sandwich
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
West African Gumbo
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and "Alloco" (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
Viet Vibes
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette.
Mumbai Mariachi
Chickpea falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
Poke Bowl
Salmon, spring mix, sushi rice, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo
Persian Plants & Peas
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
Quesillo (Latin flan)
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).
Classique Grilled Cheese
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
Mezze Platter
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za'atar na'an

Snacks/Appetizers
Tamarind Ribs
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili
Mezze Platter
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za'atar na'an
Hummus
Crispy chickpeas, paprika, served with warm za'atar na'an
Belgian Fries
Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli
Dipping Tequeños
Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili peanut dip
Ceviche Verde
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano pepper, tostones

Bowls
Mumbai Mariachi
Chickpea falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
Viet Vibes
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette.
Madam VP's Heritage Bowl
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
West African Gumbo
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and "Alloco" (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
Persian Plants & Peas
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
Poke Bowl
Salmon, spring mix, sushi rice, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo
Agua+Bowl Combo
Add an Agua de Jamaica with your choice of bowl

Sandwiches
The Havana Sandwich
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
Old Saigon Sandwich
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
Classique Grilled Cheese
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
Falafel Bocadillo
Lemon tahini sauce, eggplant puree, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix

Desserts
Quesillo (Latin flan)
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).
Alfajores cookies
A traditional Latin American dessert made up of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with a sweet filling of dulce de leche. A great dessert or snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.

Sides
Side Aioli
Plantains
Turmeric Rice
Extra Na'an

Plate it Forward
DONATE A BOWL
Help feed the community in need. We work with NGO impact partners CAIR Coalition, Sanctuary DMV, and Ayuda to distribute donated bowls to the immigrant community. Select the amount of bowls you're donating below. Thank you for your contribution!
ONE FOR ALL

Street Food
French Onion Dip
Served with kettle cooked chips
Tamarind Ribs
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili
Asian Cauliflower
Kimchi, green plantain puree, peanuts, coconut crust
Hummus
Crispy chickpeas, paprika, served with warm za'atar na'an
Japanese Meatballs
DIY lettuce wrap, kimchi, cucumber salad, peanuts
Marinated Olives
Roasted garlic, thyme, chili flake
Mezze Platter
Three dips of muhammara, labne, black bean hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za'atar na'an
Tuna Crudo
Chickpea/edamame puree, sweet potato, peanuts
Filipino Fried Chicken
Sweet chili, adobo spice, Thai herbs, roasted banana ketchup
Chicken Milanesa
Cassava, tomato, fontina, mashed potatoes, truffle
Belgian Fries
Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli
Ceviche Verde
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano pepper, tostones
Crispy Pork Belly
Tomato salad, lime vinaigrette, toasted peanuts
Indian Samosas
Vegetable filling and chickpeas, tamarind chutney drizzle
Lomo Saltado
Aji amarillo, fried potatoes, garlic rice
Miso Caesar Salad
Shiitake "bacon", zesty wonton chips, nori, sesame
Polenta Fries
Tomato mostarda, eggplant, goat cheese, basil
Venezuelan Tequeños
Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili peanut dip
Butternut Squash Soup
Date-sherry caramel, caramelized almonds
Pupusas
El Salvador's national dish, stuffed with beans & cheese, with pickled cabbage and tomato salsa

Around the World Dim Sum
Dim Sum for 1
Bites of the world served in a triple deck bamboo steamer.Tuna Tartar, Cochinita Pibil Buns, Chicken Ketaifi, Almost Kibeh, and Latin Wontons
Dim Sum for 3
Dim Sum for 2
Dim Sum for 4
Dim Sum for 5
Dim Sum for 6
Dim Sum for 7

Dessert
Alfajores cookies
A traditional Latin American dessert made up of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with a sweet filling of dulce de leche. A great dessert or snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
The Globe

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Pineapple Matcha
Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.
Mint Limonana
Inspired by immigrants from the Middle East, this is the most refreshing drink you can imagine! Think: fresh mint, lemons, and honey. No added sugars!
S Btl Still Water
S Btl Sparkling Water
Agua de Jamaica
The traditional Latin American drink is a Hibiscus flower-infused water, refreshing and calming. Yum!
Jarritos Pineapple
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
L Btl Still Water
L Btl Sparkling Water
Jarritos Mandarin
Jarritos Tamarind
Sprite
Iced Tea
Ginger Ale
Lemonade

Coffee
Café Calma
An iced latte with oatmilk, dates, and Peruvian coffee.

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Recent Reviews

We love to try new and different foods, and the quality of the food at the Immigrant Cafe was absolutely outstanding. Even our 7 and 9 year old kids found foods they loved. We particularly liked the ceviche, the chicken coconut curry and the dumplings. Foodie four thumbs up!
March 2026
Great location but food was below average in my opinion. but again-you don’t have a lot of options within 5 minutes walk.
My least favorite is the filipino fried chicken because they was too saucy but yet way too dry. 3 pcs of cold fried chicken were sitting in a cast iron skillet that didn’t make any sense. Order a refreshing drink and sit for a rest while people watching is what I would recommend.
March 2026
Great experience at Immigrant Foods. I stopped by just to pick up some food for my ride back home, but the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and immediately made me feel comfortable.

While I was waiting, the bartender was incredibly kind and engaging, making the wait feel quick and genuinely enjoyable. That level of hospitality really stood out.

I ordered the charred Brussels sprouts and the cauliflower, and both were excellent, especially getting...
March 2026

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Immigrant Food at Planet Word

925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 888-0760