Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Nooshi
100Pearl PointsOffice-District Pan-Asian Counter
About Nooshi
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.
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, closed Sunday.
The verified essentials are limited, so the safest way to plan is around what is known: the venue is in Washington, D.C. the dress code is casual, the operating hours vary slightly by day. Treat anything beyond those basics, including specific dishes, cuisine labels, prices, reservation details, service details, dietary information, or awards, as something to confirm directly before you go.
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, 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.
Because pricing, cuisine labels, named dishes, accolades are not verified here, 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 a confirmed 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.
Location
1120 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Washington DC, United States
Compare Nooshi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooshi | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Chang Chang | Washington, D.C. | Chinese, Chinese (Sichuan) | $$$ |
| Umai Nori | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| The Well Dressed Burrito | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Talkin' Tacos Washington DC | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
How Nooshi compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Chang Chang, Chinese, Chinese (Sichuan), $$$
- Umai Nori, Notable alternative
- The Well Dressed Burrito, Notable alternative
- Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, Notable alternative
- Talkin' Tacos Washington DC, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Nooshi is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set: better for a casual meal when booking friction needs to stay low. Chang Chang is the stronger pick for diners who want a more defined Chinese and Sichuan experience and are comfortable with a $$$ 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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