Fodor's Expert Review Anju
$$
Dupont Circle and Logan Circle
Korean
Anju, the reinvention of chef Danny Lee's Mandu, serves unique takes on Korean classics with mainstays such as succulent seared galbi (short rib) with bib lettuce and perilla leaves, as well as—in an homage to its old name—mandu (dumplings). Many of Anju's recipes come from Lee's mom, chef Yesoon Lee, who you can sometimes spot on-site, and, since opening in 2019, it has dominated the best restaurant lists of local publications and bloggers.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Modern Korean food
- Creative tasting menu
- Creative cocktails