DC Washington Food Exploration - Lapis

An Afghan restaurant. If I remember correctly, there's a sign at the entrance indicating it was recognized by Michelin in 2018 and 2021. Some friends who had been there said it was good, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown!!! 😞 Lamb Hand-Pulled Rice (Picture 1) Just an ordinary rice dish, nothing special. 🍚 Lamb Chops (Picture 1) ⭐️ The only dish I found somewhat acceptable in this meal. The meat was tender but not mushy, paired with a fresh tomato sauce that cut through the richness. There was a slight lamb flavor, but it wasn't overpowering. 🐑 Beef-Stuffed Flatbread (Picture 2) Dry and hard. The sauce was quite spicy, but the meat filling lacked the aromatic "wok hei" flavor it should have had. 🫓 Shrimp Dumplings 😂 (Picture 3) The wrapper was dry and tough—almost hard to chew. The filling was a mix of shrimp and rice with sauce, and the flavor was okay, but the texture was truly disappointing. 🥟 Just wanted to help everyone avoid a disappointing experience! 💥 Have you ever tried Afghan cuisine? What are your favorite international restaurants in DC? Share your thoughts and recommendations below! 👇 #DCFood #WashingtonDC #DC Dining #AfghanCuisine #RestaurantReview #Foodie #DCExploration #Michelin #WashingtonEats