Nooshi
Golden Triangle, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Nooshi is a practical Washington, D.C. pick when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for a casual lunch, early dinner, or repeat neighborhood meal; choose Chang Chang instead if you want a clearer Chinese and Sichuan direction at a $$$ tier.
About Nooshi
Nooshi is a casual option in Washington, D.C. Use it when the goal is a direct meal and the posted hours fit your plan: Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 12:30 PM to 9 PM, and closed Sunday.
Nooshi is in Washington, D.C., has a casual dress code, and its operating hours vary slightly by day. For specific details on dishes, cuisine labels, prices, reservations, service, dietary information, or awards, it's best to confirm directly with the venue before your visit.
Use the first visit as a baseline, then decide if it becomes a standby
The smart first move is to treat the opening meal as a calibration visit. Go during the posted hours, keep expectations flexible, and decide whether Nooshi works for the kind of repeat meal you need in Washington, D.C. If it lands, a later visit can test a different day or time within the same schedule.
The decision should be based on fit rather than prestige signals. Nooshi is best evaluated as a casual Washington, D.C. venue with clear posted hours, not as a destination defined by an award track, chef story, or tasting format.
Where it fits in a D.C. shortlist
If you are comparing Nooshi with other options, consider Chang Chang, The Well Dressed Burrito, or Talkin' Tacos Washington DC as other named restaurants to review before choosing. For a broader city scan before committing, use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, then pair it with Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide if the meal needs a follow-up plan.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM; Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM; Saturday 12:30 PM–9 PM; Sunday closed.
- Dress code: casual.
- Planning note: confirm any menu, pricing, reservation, service, or dietary details directly with the venue.
- Decision note: choose it if the posted hours and casual dress code fit your plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- nooshidc.com
- Phone
- +12022933139
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nooshi presents a restrained, approachable room that balances clean, spare lines with a warmth that keeps it from feeling cold. The design reads as contemporary Asian-influenced casual dining — less formal lacquer, not the raw concrete of fast-casual — placing the restaurant in a middle register that invites lingering without demanding a special occasion. Seating and sight lines are deliberately arranged to support both solo midday visits and more social evening tables, so the overall impression is modern, unforced and quietly sophisticated while remaining welcoming.
Best For
This is a go-to for office-area lunches and early-evening dinners. The address on 19th Street NW sits within walking distance of Farragut West and Dupont Circle, so your party will likely include midday solo diners stepping in between meetings and groups arriving straight from the office. The room’s spatial logic explicitly separates quick-turnover lunch service from more settled evening dining, making Nooshi well suited to weekday work lunches, after-work gatherings and casual dinners with friends.
Ordering Tips
Signature items to look for include the Singapore Noodles, Mee Goreng and Spicy Tuna Rolls. Given the venue’s dual focus on quick lunch traffic and more relaxed evening meals, these dishes are sensible starting points whether you’re stopping in for a fast midday bite or settling in for dinner. The description emphasizes a menu and room designed to accommodate both short and lingering visits, so you can order a single standout plate at lunch or share several highlights at night.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fun casual atmosphere with buzzing energy, beautiful interior, and open sushi bar view.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Singapore Noodles
- Mee Goreng
- Spicy Tuna Rolls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Planning details
Location
1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chang Chang, Chinese, Chinese (Sichuan), $$$
- Umai Nori, Notable alternative
- The Well Dressed Burrito, Notable alternative
- Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, Notable alternative
- Talkin' Tacos Washington DC, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Nooshi is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set: better for a casual meal when booking friction needs to stay low. Chang Chang is the stronger pick for diners who want a more defined Chinese and Sichuan experience and are comfortable with a $$$ tier. Choose Chang Chang for a planned dinner; choose Nooshi when convenience is the main requirement.
Umai Nori is the cross-shop when the meal needs a different Asian-leaning format, while Nooshi works better as a flexible neighborhood option. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is better for a livelier group meal with a clearer occasion feel; Nooshi is the safer choice for a simpler lunch or dinner that does not need a big-room mood.
For value-driven backups, The Well Dressed Burrito and Talkin' Tacos Washington DC are more casual alternatives. They make more sense when speed and price sensitivity drive the decision. Nooshi sits between those quick-hit options and a more intentional reservation like Chang Chang.
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Compare Nooshi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooshi | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Chang Chang | Washington, D.C. | Chinese, Chinese (Sichuan) | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #50 |
| Umai Nori | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| The Well Dressed Burrito | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Talkin' Tacos Washington DC | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
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