Famous Foods to EAT in Washington DC

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  • If you're curious about the iconic Washington, DC foods - we are going to tell you about some of the signature things to eat when you visit Washington, DC.
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    ~Video Chapters~
    0:00 Washington DC's signature foods
    1:15 Half Smoke
    2:23 Ethiopian food
    3:47 Mumbo sauce
    5:12 Pupusas
    6:05 Jumbo Slice pizza
    7:03 Crab and seafood

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  • @tessat338
    @tessat338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Ethiopian food!!!! Papusas!! Also Indian, Caribbean and Peruvian Food. Foreign-born co-workers also bring this kind of food to work pot-lucks! This is a great food city!

  • @sambiddick5795
    @sambiddick5795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Respect putting Mumbo sauce on there a must when u go to dc 💯💯

  • @shanhad1572
    @shanhad1572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ethiopian food in Adams Morgan and il Canale in Georgetown were two of my favorites. Thanks for the great information!

  • @queenahja4179
    @queenahja4179 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I'm so happy that you mentioned it

  • @anthonycurioso9797
    @anthonycurioso9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVED the chili dog or "half-smoke" at Ben's at Reagan National Airport when I went to DC in July 2021

  • @djinncat
    @djinncat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I definitely want to try some of these foods, and I totally agree with you about the giant pizza slice.

  • @queenahja4179
    @queenahja4179 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    And if you're really from DC then you know that our signature dish is mumbo sauce that we like to put on chicken or french fries

  • @dhmphoto
    @dhmphoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved the video and the tips Rob. I am heading out to DC Oct 23-26 and your "Tips, Tricks, and Hacks" have been invaluable. Thanks for that. I was looking at staying at Hotel Harrington on 11st SW (I'm cheap), however, I am now looking at the Holiday Inn or CitizenM on 6th St SW, but I noticed there isn't much food around there. What are your thoughts? Is staying south of the National Mall a good choice? I'll pretty much be on foot or capital bike share.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These are all of my recommended hotels www.triphacksdc.com/hotels The two you asked about are not on the list because there is not much in the immediate vicinity.

  • @DroneToTable
    @DroneToTable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this dude is dope - great video - thx for the knowledge from me n the wife

  • @TigerCraneLove
    @TigerCraneLove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From DC. Like your video. Thank you.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @russmeans
    @russmeans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am down for a half smoke and Papusas! We will hunt them down lol! The Eastern Market looks like a side trip in itself. Thanks Rob!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eastern Market especially on the weekend is it's own destination.

  • @Mikelovesmuseums
    @Mikelovesmuseums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I clicked so fast! Awesome!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed 😃

  • @natashagreen8147
    @natashagreen8147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that mumbo sauce looking a little Chicago mild saucy to me

  • @johndavidsuayan9239
    @johndavidsuayan9239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be going there in a few weeks, and the first thing I want to do after I land at Reagan is hope on the Yellow to Ben's for a half-smoke.

  • @speerrituall1
    @speerrituall1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You forgot fish. We love croaker with mustard.

  • @CoffeeWithColeman
    @CoffeeWithColeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eastern Market smokes are legit. Great tip.

  • @jugatsu23nichi
    @jugatsu23nichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Rob!! The next time you come over to Annapolis for a seafood fix, I highly recommend the oysters at the Middleton Tavern or McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster bar, both in downtown.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the tip!!

    • @jugatsu23nichi
      @jugatsu23nichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Steven Kelley thanks for the tip! I'm definitely going to go! Only been here 6 years and still have lots to learn!

    • @jugatsu23nichi
      @jugatsu23nichi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Steven Kelley OH no! that is sad, I was planning to go next week. Thanks for the update. I've heard there is a good seafood market in Pasadena. Have you been there? For now I'm just going to The Point and Cantlers for my seafood

  • @m.tracikleine1798
    @m.tracikleine1798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GreT video rob. Yummy half smokes. Do you know a great place in DC for a Reuben sandwich. Right now I love the ones that Bethesda bagels has, but I would love to know your favorite if you like them.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmmm. I don't really eat many Reuben sandwiches but maybe you can find something in the WCP sandwich guide. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/525255/feast-on-washington-city-papers-local-sandwich-guide/

  • @Tidepodsforbreakfast
    @Tidepodsforbreakfast ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for a very informative video. I also like how you don’t stand to the camera straight on.

  • @walbylerta
    @walbylerta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hola! Greetings from El Salvador. We're flying to DC the next week ❤️❤️❤️

  • @queenahja4179
    @queenahja4179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think we're lucky to have all nationalities ..food and different culture live here and so we definitely can different things ...we also have seafood oysters crab cakes too etc

  • @queenahja4179
    @queenahja4179 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And because DC has a large El Salvadorian and Ethiopia population.. I would definitely try pupusas and Ethiopian food

  • @gregturley35
    @gregturley35 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had some good east Indian food in the Adams Morgan area

  • @pattyduke3079
    @pattyduke3079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From someone who has 40 years of eating half smokes, deep fried are the best. This is the way I ate them as a child.

  • @sydneymathuka4228
    @sydneymathuka4228 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its clean smells good beutiful thanks

  • @Drakeman2003
    @Drakeman2003 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Japanese, mexican, and Chinese! any places you'd recommend Rob?

  • @celestearth
    @celestearth ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for posting the links to more videos for further information, that is really cool. Salud!

  • @tammypringle6549
    @tammypringle6549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there. Was thinking about the Dupont hotel in August. Mom is 80. Will need a motorized scooter. Any suggestions? I am assuming the company will drop it off at the hotel. Staying 4 nts.

  • @blurredsilence
    @blurredsilence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    While popularized in DC the honor of inventing jumbo slices belongs to Koronet Pizza, a whole-in-the-wall pizzeria near Columbia University in NYC.

  • @queenahja4179
    @queenahja4179 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree jumbo slice.. I guess it's a DC thing . .but we definitely don't have the best pizza New York hands down with won

    • @barryandreev8333
      @barryandreev8333 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used to work in DC and lived in the area, Arlington, to be exact. This was back in the late 70s, and being from Jersey, I didn't really eat much pizza while down there because how could I? The NY/Jersey/Philly area always has the best pizza in the country. And when I was in NYC, big slices was always common.

  • @VIMDODF
    @VIMDODF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ben's Chili Bowl was a one and done for me. I can say, been there, done that, and never wasting my money again. The only plus of Ben's was the people that work there. They were so nice and helpful. The food was awful IMHO. Thank you for the information on the Eastern Market! I will definitely go there next trip.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ben's is the most famous half smoke and has a lot of history but I don't eat there with any frequency. For a visitor it could be OK for an experience though.

    • @joannlawery4258
      @joannlawery4258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love going to Ben's Chili Bowl whenever I visit DC. It was on my bucket list. The half smokes were very good especially loaded with Chili. (I'm from New York City so we don't have something like this.) I went the next day for breakfast and had grits with cheese. So good. My last day I had the chili with cheese for dinner. The chili was spicy but oh so good. Ben's Chili Bowl may not be for everyone, but I enjoyed it as well as seeing the historical pictures on the walls outdide.

    • @denise3885
      @denise3885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is over priced

    • @pmssagittarius2163
      @pmssagittarius2163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in DC and Ben’s is definitely underwhelming, Don’t waste your time!! However, those chicken wings with mumbo sauce, jumbo pizza slice and pupusas are A MUST!!! Great video very informative

    • @disssmith3102
      @disssmith3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live here and feel like this! Never figured out all the hype around them.....yuck!!

  • @cookingfoods3036
    @cookingfoods3036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello brother, when i watch your video I really hungry of your showing food

  • @kushjohar
    @kushjohar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tried Ethiopian food at chercher ..what do you think about union market for foodlovers

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Union Market is great. Definitely check it out.

  • @pdxaviation
    @pdxaviation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More great advice from a local. Appreciate that it’s not just some generic BS.

  • @emeraldkimble7602
    @emeraldkimble7602 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reagan airport also has bens chili biwl

  • @stephenslaughter820
    @stephenslaughter820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The seasoning on the crabs looks more like JO #2, or a house season. Old Bay is too fine to steam crabs with...

  • @Pixics
    @Pixics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that half smoke looks tasty.

  • @mattbalfe2983
    @mattbalfe2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nah seafood belongs to eastern VA too and the Chesapeake region as a whole, which I consider DC as an outskirt of.

  • @silviaac9289
    @silviaac9289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pupusas♥️🙌

  • @hugostiglitz47
    @hugostiglitz47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im a pupusa man myself

  • @chinaberg
    @chinaberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Unfortunately, many of the great international food is being pushed to the suburbs due to high rent.

    • @mattbalfe2983
      @mattbalfe2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true, but downtown Silver Spring might be the best spot because its an actual city with metro access and lots of good options.

    • @chinaberg
      @chinaberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Steven Kelley You are referring to the new restaurants. Look at Chinatown. It is not really a Chinatown. And the best place for Vietnamese food and Middle Eastern food in the region is not even in DC but in Eden Center and Seminary Hill, respectively, in No VA.

    • @barryandreev8333
      @barryandreev8333 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the Clarenden section of Arlington along Wilson Blvd. still primarily Vietnamese? I lived in Arlington in the late 70s and that area was know as Little Saigon back then.

  • @sydneymathuka4228
    @sydneymathuka4228 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok

  • @susans.3409
    @susans.3409 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love We the Pizza!

  • @mhjenkins
    @mhjenkins ปีที่แล้ว

    Visiting in August 22. Is it wrong to try them all? ;)

  • @oglala3832
    @oglala3832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fish 🐟
    Hot Dogs

  • @ryanamari2233
    @ryanamari2233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would recommend Half Smoke on Georgia Ave by Howard University and not just because I went to school with the owner ..
    Ayssinia is near where I live.
    And now you can buy mumbo sauce in stores and it was started by a black woman

  • @lg-yu9cb
    @lg-yu9cb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm hungry

  • @TamaraInTanzania2
    @TamaraInTanzania2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mumbo sauce

  • @chrissygerwitz520
    @chrissygerwitz520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Um, the most common reason given for why half-smokes are called "half-smokes" is because they are only somewhat smoked, unlike fully-smoked sausages. It definitely doesn't have anything to do with cutting them in half or not.

  • @donnadaniels4693
    @donnadaniels4693 ปีที่แล้ว

    A black women made Mumbo in her house

  • @jeanjohnson8492
    @jeanjohnson8492 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in the College Park Maryland area and worked in DC for Uncle Sam. Actually, your food choices are not great except for the crab cakes and seafood. How about empanadas and tamales instead of Pupusas? Many people, including Salvadorians, ordered tamales for Christmas. How about Pork BBQ like Red, Hot and Blue and other local joints? The hotdogs served in the vending carts in the tourist areas and Peruvian Chicken restaurants that are everywhere. The Ethiopian restaurants are great, especially their bread. The ice cream made by the University of Maryland Dairy.

  • @andyl9920
    @andyl9920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doesn't look like much to eat in DC thats sad

  • @72seeker72
    @72seeker72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ben's Chili Bowl is overrated. It smelled like Clorox in there. So weird...

  • @user-jw9lq5ib6g
    @user-jw9lq5ib6g 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    was a frequent traveler to the country side of Ethiopia back in the 90s... beautiful part of the world.. - yes.. true, the Washington restaurants serve pretty authentic Ethiopian food

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the report!