By The Editors By The Editors | January 28, 2025 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
Do you have a crazy schedule and need an amazing meal while kicking back at home? We have our takeout favorites—enjoy the feasts.
CHIKO
From chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno, this well-loved Chinese-Korean counter spans Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Bethesda, Shirlington and Sterling—opening on Feb. 7. Delight in dishes like spicy bulgogi stir fry, double-fried chicken wings and soy-glazed brisket over rice—all crafted to travel seamlessly to your door.
Dog Daze Social Club
Take your cravings to go with Dog Daze’s delicious selection of Chicago tavern-style pizzas and sandwiches on focaccia: Think prosciutto, caprese and vegan spice-roasted vegetable options. Pair your meal with a drink to-go, like Atlas blood orange, High Noons, Lost Barrel Brewery beers or natural wines.
Grazie Grazie
In 2019, Casey Patten, the founder of Taylor Gourmet, embarked on a new venture with this Philadelphia-style sandwich shop. Renowned for its petite size, the shop has gained fame for its cheesesteaks crafted from grass-fed beef and Cooper sharp provolone. A second location downtown offers pizza, available by the slice or as a whole pie.
Ivy City Smokehouse
The tavern, located on the second floor of Ivy City’s commercial salmon-smoking facility, offers an array of delectable options, including smokehouse fish boards, bagels and lox, crab cakes, po’ boys, smoked and grilled wings and a variety of other enticing dishes.
RASA
Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod launched this regional fast-casual brand to introduce Indian cuisine to a diverse audience. Explore a selection of pre-made bowls featuring options like chicken tikka, lamb kebab, shrimp, spiced beef and vegetarian sweet potato tikkis. Customers can create their own bowls, starting with a base of vegetables or rice and adding their choice of mains, veggies and toppings. Enjoy these bites fresh from their Navy Yard, Arlington, Mount Vernon Triangle, Rockville and Fairfax locations.
Sticky Rice
This vibrant sushi spot on H Street, known for its party-ready atmosphere, offers imaginative rolls featuring fillings like tempura-fried sweet potato, poke bowls, soba noodles and generous servings of tater tots—all available through various delivery platforms. Vegans, take note: The menu also boasts a variety of outstanding vegan options.
Taco Rock
Take bold flavors on the go with Taco Rock’s eight-hour slow-roasted pork tacos, elote street corn, tequila-battered grouper and an innovative birria lineup featuring birria eggrolls and ramen soup. Founded by Anthony and Nick Cordero, sons of chef Mike Cordero, Taco Rock is a must-try for Mexican food lovers.
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