100 Very Best 2023This stylish Afghan spot in Adams Morgan, run for the last eight years by the Popal family, is as well suited to a cocktail-fueled date night as it is to a big feast with family or friends. It’s also one of our favorite spots for vegetarian dining, with small plates such as silken eggplant or pumpkin with garlicky sour cream; leek-filled dumplings; and flatbreads done up with minty yogurt. That said, we love centering a meal around a mountain of rice sweet with carrots and raisins and topped with lamb, or the mixed-grill assortment of kebabs. Moderate.
