My husband and I I came here for a date night LAST Saturday. We had a wonderful time! We had the Dal, buranee bademjan, and mantoo classic/ mantoo shrimp dumplings. All of these appetizers were delicious. We ordered the lamb shank for our dinner. We enjoyed the lamb but it was not as good as the appetizers we ate. We cannot wait to go back to Lapis!
dominicandandy35805
Unique restaurant that I absolutely recommend. It was very, very busy the night we were there, but the atmosphere is really fun. Aushak dumplings were a spectacular shareable to start with flavors which were profound. Really, really great way to begin the meal. The baked pumpkin was also an excellent treat with lots of mint. The lamb tikka, unfortunately, was not tender at all, though flavorful. The pistachio and ricotta cake was a great way to finish. Overall, very positive experience and I would return.
Arzu Singh
One of my favorite spots in DC. Great for lunch, great for dinner, great for bringing friends, great for a date night, great for bringing your parents—truly an all purpose establishment. Love the cocktails, and you MUST get the aushak!!
tru urbanite
Food is consistently good!
Skylar Kim
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. However, the service was just average. Maybe because they already charge a 20% service fee, the staff only came to our table about three times from when we sat down until we left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Dina Funaro
OMG why is this place rated so high? Prices were crazy expensive and embarrassingly SMALL portions, food was literally almost inedible, loud and chaotic atmosphere, our waitress was great but we ended up sitting there annoyed most of the night because everything took so long. Bathrooms were nasty. No parking and the list goes on. BUT! If anyone is looking for delicious and authentic Afghanistan cuisine, go to ARLINGTON KABOB! So much better and you will get better food and nicer atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
creekrose
Spot on for chapli kabab, skewered meat, stuffed bread, and eggplant without the dairy. The naan was too stiff and dry, drinks were good. The indoor area is very pretty, though our group sat outside which was very pleasant. Would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Humeyra Pamuk
Probably our favorite restaurant in DC. Delicious food, prompt service and lovely interior design. Can't remember a time that we left less than happy. And I commend them for being able to keep up this performance over the years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
PL2016
My mother-in-law was in town and we KNEW we had to take her here! First, the staff was super friendly, as usual. They were helpful, knowledgeable about me being gluten-free, pointed out the GF menu items, and were safe with handling, and the smiles they give out are very welcoming! The food... I wish I could give everyone a taste of our meal, but you have to go for yourself to experience the flavors and spices, and textures. The Kofta was powerful with the spices of the meat and the sauce was smooth and rich. The qabuli palow's flavor profile was cohesive with their beautiful lamb and vibrant with the raisins. The morgh kabob had a nice toasty flavor of the chicken and the crispness of the thin cut veggies made it even more fresh of a combination! The buranee bademjan eggplant dish was smaller in size but not small in flavor! The rest of my party could eat the dumplings (they are not gluten-free) and gave a rave review of the fragrance and smooth flavors. We did watch Taste the Nation and were delighted to try some of the items on the episode! This is an amazing place, and the love and attention that goes into the environment, staff, and food are noticed and appreciated. We will always be back and will bring new visitors to experience what you all have to offer! Thank you for a great time :)
Ednan Rizvi
Overhyped and expensive. Bread was hard as a rock.
Delicious and amazing food! We were celebrating a friend’s birthday, and the staff went out of their way to make her feel cared for and loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Sudetic
Some of the best food I’ve had in DC. Also, the ambiance of the restaurant is great! Love the interior design and character of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T9207SSsoniaa
I always wanted to go to this restaurant. Today I had the time. I ordered the recommended dumplings and a vegetarian dish with beans and the pilaf rice with spices as recommended on the menu. The dumplings were good, the bean dish good and the pilaf rice I could not eat. either it was prepared way before or it was old. it tasted not fresh but reheated in a microwave. There were absolutely no distinctive spices. I love all kinds of rice and I cook much better. The person who took my order said they will take off the bill when he saw I had not eaten. I did say it’s ok but to charge 7 dollars and then add a 20 per cent tip on it is cheeky. As good customer service I would have expected to take away the amountf for the rice. I don t throw away food but i could not bring myself to eat at home later. I will not be back. I do not recommend because of the lack of customer care and the prices are not cheap either. I am sure they have other good dishes but I was not impressed myself.
C
I don’t understand the hype, I guess.
Food was okay. Appetizers are definitely better than entrees on offer. The palow was completely unimpressive (especially given the price jump if including lamb), and the kofta rivaled IKEA meatballs in terms of taste and amount of spice used. I shouldn’t be looking forward to eating a potato chunk when there is highlighted piece meat on my plate :(
Service was good, if extremely sparse. Should you be sitting downstairs, you’ll likely see your waiter once every 15 minutes - that’s how long it will take between sitting and ordering, ordering and appetizers, appetizers and entrees. 20% service charge is included no matter group size.
Mezcal cocktail was fine. Bartender was polite and prompt.
Atmosphere was loud and fun. Basement and main floor are very different.
My husband and I I came here for a date night LAST Saturday. We had a wonderful time! We had the Dal, buranee bademjan, and mantoo classic/ mantoo shrimp dumplings. All of these appetizers were delicious. We ordered the lamb shank for our dinner. We enjoyed the lamb but it was not as good as the appetizers we ate. We cannot wait to go back to Lapis!
Unique restaurant that I absolutely recommend. It was very, very busy the night we were there, but the atmosphere is really fun. Aushak dumplings were a spectacular shareable to start with flavors which were profound. Really, really great way to begin the meal. The baked pumpkin was also an excellent treat with lots of mint. The lamb tikka, unfortunately, was not tender at all, though flavorful. The pistachio and ricotta cake was a great way to finish. Overall, very positive experience and I would return.
One of my favorite spots in DC. Great for lunch, great for dinner, great for bringing friends, great for a date night, great for bringing your parents—truly an all purpose establishment. Love the cocktails, and you MUST get the aushak!!
Food is consistently good!
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. However, the service was just average. Maybe because they already charge a 20% service fee, the staff only came to our table about three times from when we sat down until we left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
OMG why is this place rated so high? Prices were crazy expensive and embarrassingly SMALL portions, food was literally almost inedible, loud and chaotic atmosphere, our waitress was great but we ended up sitting there annoyed most of the night because everything took so long. Bathrooms were nasty. No parking and the list goes on. BUT! If anyone is looking for delicious and authentic Afghanistan cuisine, go to ARLINGTON KABOB! So much better and you will get better food and nicer atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Spot on for chapli kabab, skewered meat, stuffed bread, and eggplant without the dairy. The naan was too stiff and dry, drinks were good.
The indoor area is very pretty, though our group sat outside which was very pleasant.
Would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Probably our favorite restaurant in DC. Delicious food, prompt service and lovely interior design. Can't remember a time that we left less than happy. And I commend them for being able to keep up this performance over the years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mother-in-law was in town and we KNEW we had to take her here! First, the staff was super friendly, as usual. They were helpful, knowledgeable about me being gluten-free, pointed out the GF menu items, and were safe with handling, and the smiles they give out are very welcoming! The food... I wish I could give everyone a taste of our meal, but you have to go for yourself to experience the flavors and spices, and textures. The Kofta was powerful with the spices of the meat and the sauce was smooth and rich. The qabuli palow's flavor profile was cohesive with their beautiful lamb and vibrant with the raisins. The morgh kabob had a nice toasty flavor of the chicken and the crispness of the thin cut veggies made it even more fresh of a combination! The buranee bademjan eggplant dish was smaller in size but not small in flavor! The rest of my party could eat the dumplings (they are not gluten-free) and gave a rave review of the fragrance and smooth flavors. We did watch Taste the Nation and were delighted to try some of the items on the episode! This is an amazing place, and the love and attention that goes into the environment, staff, and food are noticed and appreciated. We will always be back and will bring new visitors to experience what you all have to offer! Thank you for a great time :)
Overhyped and expensive. Bread was hard as a rock.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious and amazing food! We were celebrating a friend’s birthday, and the staff went out of their way to make her feel cared for and loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best food I’ve had in DC. Also, the ambiance of the restaurant is great! Love the interior design and character of this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always wanted to go to this restaurant. Today I had the time. I ordered the recommended dumplings and a vegetarian dish with beans and the pilaf rice with spices as recommended on the menu. The dumplings were good, the bean dish good and the pilaf rice I could not eat. either it was prepared way before or it was old. it tasted not fresh but reheated in a microwave. There were absolutely no distinctive spices. I love all kinds of rice and I cook much better. The person who took my order said they will take off the bill when he saw I had not eaten. I did say it’s ok but to charge 7 dollars and then add a 20 per cent tip on it is cheeky. As good customer service I would have expected to take away the amountf for the rice. I don t throw away food but i could not bring myself to eat at home later. I will not be back. I do not recommend because of the lack of customer care and the prices are not cheap either. I am sure they have other good dishes but I was not impressed myself.
I don’t understand the hype, I guess.
Food was okay. Appetizers are definitely better than entrees on offer. The palow was completely unimpressive (especially given the price jump if including lamb), and the kofta rivaled IKEA meatballs in terms of taste and amount of spice used. I shouldn’t be looking forward to eating a potato chunk when there is highlighted piece meat on my plate :(
Service was good, if extremely sparse. Should you be sitting downstairs, you’ll likely see your waiter once every 15 minutes - that’s how long it will take between sitting and ordering, ordering and appetizers, appetizers and entrees. 20% service charge is included no matter group size.
Mezcal cocktail was fine. Bartender was polite and prompt.
Atmosphere was loud and fun. Basement and main floor are very different.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Truly delicious and unique food.
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