Kabob Palace is a halal spot in Washington DC.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Open 24 hours; the cab-drivers' rate is the standard rate. The lamb kebab with rice and naan is $14 around the clock.
Address: 2315 S Eads St, Arlington, VA 22202, Washington DC
Roaming Rooster in Washington DC is the Brentwood Bladensburg Road flagship of Michael Habtemariam's halal fried chicken counter, with grain-fed.
Tip: The classic fried chicken sandwich with house sauce is the bestseller; add the crinkle-cut fries with the spice rub for the editorial side pick.
Char Bar Kosher in Washington DC is the West End L Street glatt-kosher restaurant from Andre Voloshin, a kosher steakhouse and burger room with daily lunch.
Tip: Closed Friday sunset through Saturday sunset for Shabbat; the Sunday-night burger plate is the editorial pick.
Pita Plus is the kosher Israeli falafel counter outside Washington DC in College Park, with shwarma, falafel and Israeli salads supervised by the Vaad.
Tip: Closed Friday sunset through Saturday sunset; the Sunday afternoon falafel pita is the value lunch.
Pow Pow in Washington DC is the award-winning H Street NE 100 percent plant-based Asian fusion counter from Shaun Sharkey and Margaux Riccio.
Tip: The Natalie Porkman sweet-and-sour seitan bowl is the bestseller; the egg rolls are the size of your arm and the under-ordered side.
Chaia Tacos in Washington DC is the Chinatown 100 percent vegetarian counter-serve from Bettina Stern and Suzanne Simon, with seasonal vegetable tacos.
Tip: Every taco except the creamy kale-potato can be made fully vegan; order the mushroom and the braised greens taco for the most-ordered editorial pair.
Elizabeth's Gone Raw in Washington DC is the L Street raw-vegan dining room from chef Elizabeth Petty, with a six-course raw-vegan tasting menu served.
Tip: Six-course tasting menus run $95 Friday and Saturday evenings only; book three weeks ahead via the website.
