The 7 course dinner was phenomenal! Everything was delicious- the standouts for me were the strip loin and the ipgasim. Both left me in awe!
Mia
The welcome Soju tasted so good, right at the chef's counter in their open kitchen. The Soondae, Hobakjuk, and the 2-course dessert, Ibgasim (Sujeonggwa sorbet) and Gwail (Juicyfruit) in our 7-course tasting were my favorites. Every dish was delicious with thoughtful combinations of flavors, texture, and presentation. It was a perfect birthday celebration!
Reyna
We had a great experience at SHIA for our anniversary! We loved the atmosphere and the overall service the entire night. All of the staff are very accommodating and because of the intimacy of the restaurant, we were always addressed by our names which made the experience more personal. The food and courses were fun and delicious and would recommend!
Rebecca
Service was fantastic with close attention to detail. Creative menu with an outstanding wine pairing option that worked perfectly with the flavors. An overall outstanding experience.
Amy
Best. Day. Ever. Edward Lee's DC Restaurant SHIA presents an amazing dining experience and was worth the wait for a reservation. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the 7-course meal and the Korean Sool pairing. Starting the culinary journey in the kitchen was very special. It felt like we were being included into a family's home dining experience but at a very elevated level. Each dish was meticulously prepared and memorable. Our favorite courses were the Saengsun JJin and the Hobak Juk but we loved absolutely all of the choices. The staff was so very attentive and we especially want to thank Joe for going above and beyond to make this dining experience so very memorable for our family.
Daniel
Fun experience. All the courses were tasty and interesting. Did the traditional pairing and would do that again.
Cody
Great food, exception service. Very unique fine dinning relative to a lot of the other fine dinning restaurants in the city. Each course was better than the last.
Anton
The service and the food was exactly what I was looking for a great combination of Asian and local produce in a well executed fusion.  to sum the portions might be a little on the small side, but for me it was perfectly enough.. the waiter at the bar or the barista was quite amicable and a great conversation yet not intrusive.
KLAUDIA
Bar experience is lovely and intimate. Bartender and hostess are both gems. Go with their recommendations. The food and drink options are exquisite, the service is friendly, professional, and approachable. Interior area and ambiance lovely for solo dining and for dates.
Kimber
We had the most amazing dinner with all of you last night. Joe was our waiter, and he was outstanding—always making sure we were taken care of. The entire dinner experience was out of this world! I especially loved hearing the stories behind each dish. Chef Minji Park and all of her mentors were so welcoming, and each of them came out to chat with the guests. It was truly an outstanding experience. I was also blown away to learn that you are a nonprofit restaurant, completely sustainable, using no plastics and composting all leftovers. Truly amazing!
First time at Shia and so happy to be able to be at the pop up. Have to come back for regular menu. We enjoyed the food and the service was great. Can't wait to come back!
Paul
We had the 7 course meal that the bar which my 3 other seatmates might mind but in fact we loved chatting with the bartenders who were awesome. They were amazing and made our night. The courses were korean but not. We didnt think we would like the sundae but in fact it was one of our favorite dishes. We did the korean sool pairing and I can drink a lot but I honestly couldnt finish it. The restaurant is very hard to find and is tiny tiny, but we love the area and ambiance. They should get a michelin star soon!
Jaclyn
Honestly a great evening from start to finish. We sat in the bar/lounge area. Food and Korean drink pairing was all excellent, service was perfect (professional but not stuffy / still very warm and welcoming)... would recommend!
Jeemin
My partner and I recently celebrated our anniversary at Shia, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive and made the evening feel special, which we truly appreciated. We enjoyed many of the dishes throughout the night, and a few really stood out to us. The Soon Dae, Guksu, and Gwail were especially memorable and introduced flavors we haven't experienced before in Korean cuisine. They were creative, delicious, and a real highlight of our meal. Thank you to the team at Shia for a great anniversary dinner.
Jan
Outstanding service, exceptional food, beautiful ambiance. I hope to be back for the 7 course meal. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
The 7 course dinner was phenomenal! Everything was delicious- the standouts for me were the strip loin and the ipgasim. Both left me in awe!
The welcome Soju tasted so good, right at the chef's counter in their open kitchen. The Soondae, Hobakjuk, and the 2-course dessert, Ibgasim (Sujeonggwa sorbet) and Gwail (Juicyfruit) in our 7-course tasting were my favorites. Every dish was delicious with thoughtful combinations of flavors, texture, and presentation. It was a perfect birthday celebration!
We had a great experience at SHIA for our anniversary! We loved the atmosphere and the overall service the entire night. All of the staff are very accommodating and because of the intimacy of the restaurant, we were always addressed by our names which made the experience more personal. The food and courses were fun and delicious and would recommend!
Service was fantastic with close attention to detail. Creative menu with an outstanding wine pairing option that worked perfectly with the flavors. An overall outstanding experience.
Best. Day. Ever. Edward Lee's DC Restaurant SHIA presents an amazing dining experience and was worth the wait for a reservation. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the 7-course meal and the Korean Sool pairing. Starting the culinary journey in the kitchen was very special. It felt like we were being included into a family's home dining experience but at a very elevated level. Each dish was meticulously prepared and memorable. Our favorite courses were the Saengsun JJin and the Hobak Juk but we loved absolutely all of the choices. The staff was so very attentive and we especially want to thank Joe for going above and beyond to make this dining experience so very memorable for our family.
Fun experience. All the courses were tasty and interesting. Did the traditional pairing and would do that again.
Great food, exception service. Very unique fine dinning relative to a lot of the other fine dinning restaurants in the city. Each course was better than the last.
The service and the food was exactly what I was looking for a great combination of Asian and local produce in a well executed fusion.  to sum the portions might be a little on the small side, but for me it was perfectly enough.. the waiter at the bar or the barista was quite amicable and a great conversation yet not intrusive.
Bar experience is lovely and intimate. Bartender and hostess are both gems. Go with their recommendations. The food and drink options are exquisite, the service is friendly, professional, and approachable. Interior area and ambiance lovely for solo dining and for dates.
We had the most amazing dinner with all of you last night. Joe was our waiter, and he was outstanding—always making sure we were taken care of. The entire dinner experience was out of this world! I especially loved hearing the stories behind each dish. Chef Minji Park and all of her mentors were so welcoming, and each of them came out to chat with the guests. It was truly an outstanding experience. I was also blown away to learn that you are a nonprofit restaurant, completely sustainable, using no plastics and composting all leftovers. Truly amazing!
Restaurantji Recommends
First time at Shia and so happy to be able to be at the pop up. Have to come back for regular menu. We enjoyed the food and the service was great. Can't wait to come back!
We had the 7 course meal that the bar which my 3 other seatmates might mind but in fact we loved chatting with the bartenders who were awesome. They were amazing and made our night. The courses were korean but not. We didnt think we would like the sundae but in fact it was one of our favorite dishes. We did the korean sool pairing and I can drink a lot but I honestly couldnt finish it. The restaurant is very hard to find and is tiny tiny, but we love the area and ambiance. They should get a michelin star soon!
Honestly a great evening from start to finish. We sat in the bar/lounge area. Food and Korean drink pairing was all excellent, service was perfect (professional but not stuffy / still very warm and welcoming)... would recommend!
My partner and I recently celebrated our anniversary at Shia, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive and made the evening feel special, which we truly appreciated. We enjoyed many of the dishes throughout the night, and a few really stood out to us. The Soon Dae, Guksu, and Gwail were especially memorable and introduced flavors we haven't experienced before in Korean cuisine. They were creative, delicious, and a real highlight of our meal. Thank you to the team at Shia for a great anniversary dinner.
Outstanding service, exceptional food, beautiful ambiance. I hope to be back for the 7 course meal. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!
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