A Delicious Encounter with Crispy Pork Belly in LeDroit Park! 😍🍖

I’m falling more and more in love with restaurants that keep it simple—like a one-page menu. This spot looks super low-key, but don’t be fooled: it’s a serial Michelin favorite! 🌟 Tucked near LeDroit Park, the place is filled with lush green plants 🌿—a cozy café by day and a creative Latin fusion spot by night. But the menu is full of surprises: from gnocchi to hot dogs (yep, they’ve got a “Bird Dog” 🌭… bird? dog? chicken? 😂). 🍖 Crispy Pork Belly – Seriously, the BEST pork dish I’ve ever had! The crackling skin, the tender meat, paired with sweet corn and a spicy sauce… so rich and flavorful! 🌭 Bird Dog – The pickles really shine here! Made with chicken (maybe that’s why it’s called “bird”?) and topped with mild cheese + a light savory-sweet sauce—their signature combo! 🍄 Masa Gnocchi – Featuring delicious maitake mushrooms! 🍟 House Fries (almost every table ordered them!) – Loaded with mayo and a green herb sauce—looked absolutely addictive! Can’t wait to come back for coffee and arepas! ☕🌮 📍 The Royal | 501 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 Have you been here? What’s your favorite simple-but-amazing restaurant in DC? Share below! 👇💬 #WashingtonDCFood #HiddenGemEatery #FoodieLife #DC Dining #LeDroitPark #CrispyPorkBelly #LatinFusion #MichelinEats #CozyVibes #MustTryDC