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Lapis
- 1847 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, 20009, USA
- $$ · Afghan
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- 1847 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, 20009, USA
- $$ · Afghan
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MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
Lapis-colored columns set against whitewashed walls set the tone for a restaurant that gleams like its namesake jewel. From the stunning Afghan rugs warming the floor to the sepia-toned heirloom photos on the walls, this place exudes warmth and charm, albeit in a highly stylish manner.
Husband-and-wife owners Zubair and Shamim Popal share the fragrant cuisine of their native Afghanistan. Light and fresh without the heavy-handed spicing of other regional cuisines, this food is a delicious discovery. Split pea soup may sound basic but here it is layered with flavor. And chopawn is the real deal—this trio of grilled-to-perfection lamb chops is served with sensational cardamom-scented rice and draws you in forkful after fluffy forkful.
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Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Brunch
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Diners Club credit card
- Mastercard credit card
- Terrace
- Visa credit card
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