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The 21 Best Spots to Eat and Drink on H Street

Discover birria cheesesteaks, Neapolitan pizzas, Taiwanese fried chicken, and much more along the Northeast strip

by Emily Venezky and Mekita Rivas Updated Sep 12, 2024, 3:06pm EDT

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by Emily Venezky and Mekita Rivas Updated Sep 12, 2024, 3:06pm EDT

The H Street NE corridor in D.C. has experienced a massive amount of development in recent years, giving rise to more restaurants and nightlife across the neighborhood. While stalwarts like Toki Underground are still standing, a string of neighborhood favorites — Biergarten Haus, Sticky Fingers Diner, Po Boy Jim, Fancy Radish, and Bar Elena — recently closed. A wave of 2024 newcomers like Providencia and Hiraya are now making an impact in the ever changing neighborhood.

Ready to embark on a culinary tour of one of D.C.’s most popular destinations? Refer to the list below for a solid starting point. Although this list is by no means comprehensive, it provides a good overview to do a H Street food or drink crawl.

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Ethiopic Restaurant

Ethiopic has been a mainstay on H Street, with 2023 marking its 13th year in operation. With generously portioned sample platters plus vegetarian and omnivore entrees alike, there’s something for everyone at this local favorite. Just be sure to leave room for dessert — the honey nut baklava and chocolate souffle are solid options.

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401 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Cane

Since opening its doors in 2019, Cane has become a dining destination unto itself. Now led by Trinidadian-born Jeanine Prime, the St. James sibling spot channels the vibes of rum shops back home. The menu ranges from rounds of fry bread stuffed with curried chickpeas and spicy chutney to grilled oxtails, and smoked coconut cream flan. Fresh juices make up the base of rum-heavy cocktails and punches.

403 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Sidamo Coffee & Tea

This Atlas coffee spot serves delicious Ethiopian coffee made with house-roasted beans. It’s the perfect spot to hunker down for the work day or with a good book, with delicious pastries and egg sandwiches to accompany caffeinated drinks plus vegetarian lentil sandwiches, meaty paninis, and Ethiopian platters on injera served up around the lunch rush.

417 H St NE (btwn 4th & 5th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

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Sidamo Coffee & Tea — With an array of traditional Ethiopian coffees and international teas, Sidamo is ready to supply a morning boost.

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Irregardless

This two-story restaurant serves seasonal dishes that pair with wines from across the world, with a special focus on Virginia varietals. You can also find discounted wines by the glass, cocktails, and snacks at the bar during happy hour on weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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The two-story rowhouse got a midcentury modern redesign.

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The Little Grand

As a self-described “pizza alley bar,” The Little Grand hits all the marks for ambiance and appetizing bites. Head to this hideaway that’s tucked into an alley off 7th Street NE (right next to Industrious) and snack on a slice of pizza — the potato pie and seasonal supreme come highly recommended — with a side of fresh ricotta and meatballs. The eclectic drinks menu offers standbys like Negronis and daiquiris, in addition to lesser-known Italian wines and nonalcoholic options.

808 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Chupacabra Taqueria

This H Street pioneer had a full refresh two years ago with a focus on new meat-focused items and utilizing a outdoor space with more frozen cocktails. Additions to the menu include Chupacabra’s first-ever burrito (and bowl), nachos, a taco salad, and atypical taco fillings like fried chicken.

822 H St NE (at 9th St NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

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Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria recently resurfaced with a new owner and dishes.

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The Haymaker Bar

This neighborhood hangout has a cozy feel, complete with a wood-paneled bar and warm amber lighting. The light menu features small bites — like hot honey shrimp and carnitas nachos — until 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The bar, meanwhile, keeps the party going until 1 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday, and pours everything from punches to slushies.

1015 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Copycat Co.

Copycat Co. is a two-in-one deal: downstairs, find dumplings, bao buns, and pot stickers. Upstairs is a dimly lit drinking den with cocktail names scribbled on chalkboards — making it the best spot on H Street for a daiquiri followed by a big bowl of sober soup with pork wontons.

1110 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Dumplings and drinks at Copycat Co.

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The Queen Vic

British-themed gastropub the Queen Vic is the spot to watch soccer with a Guinness, or try dishes like pork belly poutine and a full English breakfast. The dark-wooded, brick-walled pub is also the city’s only official Liverpool FC bar.

1206 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Homemade Guinness & Magners beef stew on special tonight.

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Sticky Rice

Buckets of tater tots, creative sushi, and refreshing martinis and margaritas are draws of the long-running, party-ready Sticky Rice. Check out the many vegan options on the menu, including an array of vegetable-forward sushi, mock chicken, and tofu bowls, and even a Monday vegan happy hour.

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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The Pug

This classic H Street dive is a very laid-back place to bend the elbow. So order a Natty Boh tallboy and try to find the bar’s Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots game.

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Toki Underground

The ramen craze in D.C. got its start with Toki Underground, which still packs diners into its treehouse-like second floor space for Taipei curry chicken ramen. There’s also vegan ramen options and broth-less noodles and rice bowls, as well as lunch service seven days a week.

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Granville Moore's

Dark wood-covered bar Granville Moore’s is set to mark its 17-year-anniversary of serving moules frites and Belgian brews to the neighborhood. It’s also a go-to spot for weekend brunch and breakfast sandwiches.

1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Moules frites at Granville Moore’s.

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Bronze

Inspired by the story of a fictional Afrofuturist character, Alonzo Bronze, this new addition to H Street boasts a sprawling 26-foot bar and three levels of dining space. Hailing from Brooklyn, Afro-Caribbean chef Toya Henry puts together a menu that brings to life the world of Alonzo Bronze, whose travels would have inspired dishes like braised oxtail with pappardelle and bush smoked snapper.

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1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Hiraya

With an all-day cafe on the first floor and an elegant dining room with a tasting menu and three-course menu on the second floor, this new spot serves everything from duck adobo and guava cream danishes to foie gras-filled dumplings and cassava cake topped with smoked trout roe and crab fat. Chef Paolo Dungca tells his story of growing up in the Philippines in dishes with a modern interpretation. Be sure to make a reservation to try the upscale restaurant side.

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Morcon Pithivier (Roseda Farms beef, lap xuong, smoked tomato).

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Mozzeria

A member of an international Neapolitan pizza association, Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, this outpost from San Francisco is serving hot, certified pies from two pizza ovens and is run entirely by deaf or hard-of-hearing workers. Communicate with servers using ASL symbols that correspond to their famous mozzarella bar on pomodoro sauce, bombolino (Italian doughnuts), eggplant Parmesan, and, of course, a wide variety of pizzas.

1300 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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A 12-inch pie at Mozzeria.

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Providencia

Travel into a mural-covered alley to visit this small neighborhood bar off H Street for some inventive cocktails and bar snacks. The innovative cocktail list also connects the “signature memories” of the three partners to each drink, including night markets in Taipei represented by a Mexican aguardiente combined with oolong tea; bedtime stories about erupting volcanos recreated with mezcal, cacao, mint, and summer fruits; plus an early gray-infused gin drink with pilsner transporting you to hanging out at the family pupuseria.

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1321 Linden Court Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

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A cocktail at Providencia — The Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla cocktail that marries together bourbon and mezcal with plantain and spices.

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Pie Shop

Slinging slices of savory and sweet pies, including local pies inspired by the Maryland Berger Cookie and full of mumbo-marinated chicken, this shop also hosts live concerts upstairs. Grab a full pie for a dinner party, a personal-sized pie for dinner, or grab a slice as a late night snack, with the dining room open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Bullfrog Bagels on H Street

With multiple locations across D.C., Bullfrog Bagel is a reliable contender for breakfast on the go, offering a host of bagelwiches like a stellar smoked salmon BLT. The H Street outpost is the company’s original location, and it’s where guests can enjoy a full brunch on the weekends, plus a full bar.

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1341 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Maketto

Chef Erik Bruner-Yang’s Maketto is a looker: It’s a menswear shop, a coffee bar, and a restaurant with a gorgeous indoor-outdoor dining room. Once diners are done gawking, they order ginger chicken soup dumplings, plus Taiwanese fried chicken and dim sum brunch.

1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Daru

Just off H Street, but still part of the corridor, chef Suresh Sundas is trying to get “get out of the Indian comfort zone for ingredients” in a moody, modern dining room. The restaurant pairs inventive dishes, including overnight-roasted coconut lamb shank, creamy paneer and spinach lasagna, and tandoori chicken kabobs with blue cheese, with bar manager Dante Datta’s takes on classic cocktails, like a green chutney-infused daiquiri.

1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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Striped seabass with tomato and Sichuan pepper chutney from Daru. — Daru’s striped bass paturi boasts a turmeric-yellow coat and a marinade that folds in Makrut lime leaves, lime juice, coconut powder, and Kashmiri chile.

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Ethiopic Restaurant

401 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Ethiopic has been a mainstay on H Street, with 2023 marking its 13th year in operation. With generously portioned sample platters plus vegetarian and omnivore entrees alike, there’s something for everyone at this local favorite. Just be sure to leave room for dessert — the honey nut baklava and chocolate souffle are solid options.

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401 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Cane

403 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Since opening its doors in 2019, Cane has become a dining destination unto itself. Now led by Trinidadian-born Jeanine Prime, the St. James sibling spot channels the vibes of rum shops back home. The menu ranges from rounds of fry bread stuffed with curried chickpeas and spicy chutney to grilled oxtails, and smoked coconut cream flan. Fresh juices make up the base of rum-heavy cocktails and punches.

403 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Sidamo Coffee & Tea

417 H St NE (btwn 4th & 5th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

This Atlas coffee spot serves delicious Ethiopian coffee made with house-roasted beans. It’s the perfect spot to hunker down for the work day or with a good book, with delicious pastries and egg sandwiches to accompany caffeinated drinks plus vegetarian lentil sandwiches, meaty paninis, and Ethiopian platters on injera served up around the lunch rush.

417 H St NE (btwn 4th & 5th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

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Sidamo Coffee & Tea — With an array of traditional Ethiopian coffees and international teas, Sidamo is ready to supply a morning boost.

Irregardless

502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

This two-story restaurant serves seasonal dishes that pair with wines from across the world, with a special focus on Virginia varietals. You can also find discounted wines by the glass, cocktails, and snacks at the bar during happy hour on weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

502 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

The two-story rowhouse got a midcentury modern redesign.

The Little Grand

808 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

As a self-described “pizza alley bar,” The Little Grand hits all the marks for ambiance and appetizing bites. Head to this hideaway that’s tucked into an alley off 7th Street NE (right next to Industrious) and snack on a slice of pizza — the potato pie and seasonal supreme come highly recommended — with a side of fresh ricotta and meatballs. The eclectic drinks menu offers standbys like Negronis and daiquiris, in addition to lesser-known Italian wines and nonalcoholic options.

808 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Little Grand (@thelittlegrand)

Chupacabra Taqueria

822 H St NE (at 9th St NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

This H Street pioneer had a full refresh two years ago with a focus on new meat-focused items and utilizing a outdoor space with more frozen cocktails. Additions to the menu include Chupacabra’s first-ever burrito (and bowl), nachos, a taco salad, and atypical taco fillings like fried chicken.

822 H St NE (at 9th St NE), Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Chupacabra Latin Kitchen & Taqueria recently resurfaced with a new owner and dishes.

The Haymaker Bar

1015 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

This neighborhood hangout has a cozy feel, complete with a wood-paneled bar and warm amber lighting. The light menu features small bites — like hot honey shrimp and carnitas nachos — until 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The bar, meanwhile, keeps the party going until 1 a.m. Tuesday to Sunday, and pours everything from punches to slushies.

1015 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Haymaker Bar (@thehaymakerdc)

Copycat Co.

1110 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Copycat Co. is a two-in-one deal: downstairs, find dumplings, bao buns, and pot stickers. Upstairs is a dimly lit drinking den with cocktail names scribbled on chalkboards — making it the best spot on H Street for a daiquiri followed by a big bowl of sober soup with pork wontons.

1110 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Dumplings and drinks at Copycat Co.

The Queen Vic

1206 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

British-themed gastropub the Queen Vic is the spot to watch soccer with a Guinness, or try dishes like pork belly poutine and a full English breakfast. The dark-wooded, brick-walled pub is also the city’s only official Liverpool FC bar.

1206 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

Homemade Guinness & Magners beef stew on special tonight.

A post shared by The Queen Vic (@queenvicdc) on Oct 26, 2018 at 2:30pm PDT

Sticky Rice

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Buckets of tater tots, creative sushi, and refreshing martinis and margaritas are draws of the long-running, party-ready Sticky Rice. Check out the many vegan options on the menu, including an array of vegetable-forward sushi, mock chicken, and tofu bowls, and even a Monday vegan happy hour.

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sticky Rice DC (@stickyricedc)

The Pug

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

This classic H Street dive is a very laid-back place to bend the elbow. So order a Natty Boh tallboy and try to find the bar’s Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots game.

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

The Pug [Photo: Facebook]

Toki Underground

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The ramen craze in D.C. got its start with Toki Underground, which still packs diners into its treehouse-like second floor space for Taipei curry chicken ramen. There’s also vegan ramen options and broth-less noodles and rice bowls, as well as lunch service seven days a week.

1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Granville Moore's

1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dark wood-covered bar Granville Moore’s is set to mark its 17-year-anniversary of serving moules frites and Belgian brews to the neighborhood. It’s also a go-to spot for weekend brunch and breakfast sandwiches.

1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Moules frites at Granville Moore’s.

Bronze

1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Inspired by the story of a fictional Afrofuturist character, Alonzo Bronze, this new addition to H Street boasts a sprawling 26-foot bar and three levels of dining space. Hailing from Brooklyn, Afro-Caribbean chef Toya Henry puts together a menu that brings to life the world of Alonzo Bronze, whose travels would have inspired dishes like braised oxtail with pappardelle and bush smoked snapper.

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1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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A post shared by Bronze (@bronzehst)

Hiraya

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

With an all-day cafe on the first floor and an elegant dining room with a tasting menu and three-course menu on the second floor, this new spot serves everything from duck adobo and guava cream danishes to foie gras-filled dumplings and cassava cake topped with smoked trout roe and crab fat. Chef Paolo Dungca tells his story of growing up in the Philippines in dishes with a modern interpretation. Be sure to make a reservation to try the upscale restaurant side.

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Morcon Pithivier (Roseda Farms beef, lap xuong, smoked tomato).

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Mozzeria

1300 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

A member of an international Neapolitan pizza association, Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, this outpost from San Francisco is serving hot, certified pies from two pizza ovens and is run entirely by deaf or hard-of-hearing workers. Communicate with servers using ASL symbols that correspond to their famous mozzarella bar on pomodoro sauce, bombolino (Italian doughnuts), eggplant Parmesan, and, of course, a wide variety of pizzas.

1300 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

A 12-inch pie at Mozzeria.

Providencia

1321 Linden Court Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Travel into a mural-covered alley to visit this small neighborhood bar off H Street for some inventive cocktails and bar snacks. The innovative cocktail list also connects the “signature memories” of the three partners to each drink, including night markets in Taipei represented by a Mexican aguardiente combined with oolong tea; bedtime stories about erupting volcanos recreated with mezcal, cacao, mint, and summer fruits; plus an early gray-infused gin drink with pilsner transporting you to hanging out at the family pupuseria.

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1321 Linden Court Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

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A cocktail at Providencia — The Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla cocktail that marries together bourbon and mezcal with plantain and spices.

Pie Shop

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Slinging slices of savory and sweet pies, including local pies inspired by the Maryland Berger Cookie and full of mumbo-marinated chicken, this shop also hosts live concerts upstairs. Grab a full pie for a dinner party, a personal-sized pie for dinner, or grab a slice as a late night snack, with the dining room open till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

1339 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

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View this post on Instagram

A post shared by PIE SHOP (@pieshopdc)

Bullfrog Bagels on H Street

1341 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

With multiple locations across D.C., Bullfrog Bagel is a reliable contender for breakfast on the go, offering a host of bagelwiches like a stellar smoked salmon BLT. The H Street outpost is the company’s original location, and it’s where guests can enjoy a full brunch on the weekends, plus a full bar.

Open in Google Maps

1341 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Maketto

1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Chef Erik Bruner-Yang’s Maketto is a looker: It’s a menswear shop, a coffee bar, and a restaurant with a gorgeous indoor-outdoor dining room. Once diners are done gawking, they order ginger chicken soup dumplings, plus Taiwanese fried chicken and dim sum brunch.

1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Daru

1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Just off H Street, but still part of the corridor, chef Suresh Sundas is trying to get “get out of the Indian comfort zone for ingredients” in a moody, modern dining room. The restaurant pairs inventive dishes, including overnight-roasted coconut lamb shank, creamy paneer and spinach lasagna, and tandoori chicken kabobs with blue cheese, with bar manager Dante Datta’s takes on classic cocktails, like a green chutney-infused daiquiri.

1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002

Visit Website

Striped seabass with tomato and Sichuan pepper chutney from Daru. — Daru’s striped bass paturi boasts a turmeric-yellow coat and a marinade that folds in Makrut lime leaves, lime juice, coconut powder, and Kashmiri chile.

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