Interested in finding out about the newest businesses to open in Washington? From a Laotian spot to a sports bar, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to open for business around town.
Hanumanh
A new addition to Shaw, Hanumanh is a bar and Laotian spot that's located at 1604 7th St. NW.
Yelper Nora W., who was one of the first to review the restaurant on May 26, wrote, "We ordered the prawns, crab curry, tuna, pig jowls, Lao noodles and bread dishes — all served family style with sticky rice. They were all extremely delicious and full of flavor."
Astoria
Astoria is a cocktail bar and Szechuan restaurant located at 1521 17th St. NW in Dupont Circle.
The restaurant, which opened in April, is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, with four stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Austin G. wrote, "The food is amazing. It's Chinese street food, using simple ingredients with bold flavors. Every dish we got was out of this world."
Rakumi
Rakumi is a Japanese restaurant that recently opened at 4822 MacArthur Blvd. NW in the Palisades. And with five stars out of eight reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.
The restaurant is a Japanese izakaya (pub) and sake house. Dinner options include soft-shell crab, soba and udon noodle dishes and Japanese hot pot with meat and vegetables. There are many Japanese craft beers as well.
Hex
Now open at 1539 7th St. NW in Shaw is Hex, a cocktail bar. It has earned five stars out of three reviews so far.
Hex offers seating for just 35 people in what its website describes as an offbeat atmosphere. Craft and classic cocktails are served.
Yelper Kate S., who was the first to review the spot on April 19, wrote, "The atmosphere is lovely. Not too over the top, but still has a good witchy vibe."
Walters
Walters is a sports bar that recently opened at 5 N St. SE in the Navy Yard.
Walters has more than two dozen TVs, 24 self-pour draft beers and is steps away from Nationals Park.
Yelper Sean M., who was the first to review the sports bar on April 17, wrote, "They have beers at the bar or you can purchase a card to pour your own from taps on the wall. They offer happy hour on a couple beers, which is awesome before the game. The bartender was also very helpful and friendly."
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