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Five Budget Friendly Multi-Cuisine Restaurants in D.C. For Food Lovers

Best restaurants in DC to explore new cuisines

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Five Budget Friendly Multi-Cuisine Restaurants in D.C. For Food Lovers
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April's about to end soon, and D.C's finally seen the arrival of Spring. With the Cherry Blossom season at its prime, D.C's become a hotspot not only for tourists but for locales as well. Apart from being known primarily as the capital of America and an abode to the Cherry Blossoms, D.C. is also a unsung capital of multiple food cuisines. Being a host to numerous international embassies from across the world, the city boasts a diverse scene of restaurants with multiple cuisines and cultural charms. But its often mistaken to be a pricey destination when it comes to food. If you are eager to get a taste of these fabulous cuisines but are at a budget, then fear not dear foodies. Here's a list of some of the best D.C. restaurants of multiple cuisines at an affordable price.

Zatinya (Greek and Mediterranean)

Situated in the popular D.C. downtown area Gallery Place-China Town, Zaytinya was created by popular Chef José Andrés, a Spanish-American chef often credited for bringing the small plates dining concept to America, also known as the "mezze platter." Zaytinya offers a beautiful ambiance along with delicious food and fabulous service. When it comes to the cost, all items are quite affordable if compared to the D.C. price range, but sometimes the mezze-style platters aren't fulfilling for everyone. Ordering several dishes per person and sharing is recommended for a fun dining experience.

Dishes to Try: Hummus/ Turkish Delight

Lemon Cuisine (Indian)

Situated in central D.C. at Dupont Circle, Lemon Cuisine coexists with the likes of similar cuisine popular restaurants like Rasika. But what makes Lemon Cuisine unique with such level of competition, is the quality they provide at a much steeper price in this bustling part of the city. Bringing in the traditional flavors from India's Kitchen with the right amount of fusion twist, this restaurant is a winner with the plethora of dishes to choose from a budget-friendly menu.

Dishes to Try: Chicken Biryani/Potato Samosa

Beau Thai (Thai)

Beau Thai, located at Mount Pleasant is a Thai popular cuisine restaurant. While there are a lot of Thai restaurants throughout D.C., they either lack at ambiance or quality of food. It's rare to find a combination of fine dining quality at a steep price in D.C. But Beau Thai offers both an ambiance perfect for a date night as well as a great spot to find delicious food at an affordable price for food lovers.

Dishes to Try: Green/Red Curry

Red White and Basil (Italian)

It serves house-made noodles with a wide collection of alcoholic beverages which includes a special range of Italian wines. Apart from the A' la Carte, the place offers two options, a build-your-own-bowl or a three-course meal featuring a small salad, a pasta dish of your choice and a dessert. It's the perfect place for a date-night in D.C.

Dishes to Try : Pasta

MEZCALERO COCINA MEXICANA (Mexican)

Situated in Columbia Heights, this place brings you authentic Mexican food straight up from the streets of Mexico. The topic of diversity and inclusion in the mainstream media has long been. With fast food consumer food chains all around, it's hard to find delicious and traditionally authentic Mexican food, but Mezcalero Cocina Mexicana does it in the best way possible. The menu offers a range of dishes at low prices with good portion size. But apart from specializing in traditional dishes the menu offers an interesting range of modern innovative dishes.

Dishes to Try : Tacos

So next time you or your friends visit D.C. make sure you explore these amazing restaurants, to get a gist of D.C's amazing and diverse food culture.


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