Looking to uncover all that Columbia Heights has to offer? Get to know this Washington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Laotian spot to an Ethiopian restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Columbia Heights, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Thip Khao
Topping the list is Laotian spot Thip Khao. Located at 3462 14th St. NW, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,115 reviews on Yelp.
Among the menu selections are crispy sesame jerky with sour chili sauce, fried black pepper quail, yellow curry potato puffs and grilled chicken hearts with fermented shellfish and lime.
2. Mi Cuba Cafe
Next up is Mi Cuba Cafe, situated at 1424 Park Road NW. With 4.5 stars out of 618 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.
The cafe serves traditional Cuban food, including shredded beef with sauteed onions, roasted pork, fried green plantains, Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and croquetas.
3. Bombay Street Food
Bombay Street Food is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1413 Park Road NW, 4.5 stars out of 335 reviews.
A potato burger, chicken tikka and panir rolls, chili chicken, and lamb, goat, shrimp and chicken biryani are among the options at the Indian restaurant, which also features Indo-Chinese dishes.
4. Letena
Letena, an Ethiopian restaurant, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 232 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3100 14th St. NW to see for yourself.
Featured dishes include shrimp and scallop tibs, goat tibs, and the chef's signature tibs — cubed beef with beef, onions, tomatoes and jalapeños, as well as beef, chicken or lamb stew. Wine, cocktails and Ethiopian beer are also served.
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