Oh Mama Grill Dc — Restaurant in Washington

I am not a restaurant reviewer. I'm not even a wine reviewer. I just love food and wine and the way they are created. And the enjoyment people get from great experiences. Existing in the Baltimore/DC corridor often leaves one wanting better food and wine experiences. D.C. proper is a whole different problem. While surrounding suburbs have its share of restaurants, D.C. has always struggled. Char Bar has in recent years been a fine option. Honestly it's just nice to have somewhere to eat when you're in the city. But think about it this way: I was speaking to my dear friend, the famous Gabriel Geller on my way back to Baltimore from D.C. We shared the exact same astoundment at the fact that the capital of the United States has so few kosher options and even shuls when the most irreligious European capitals all have more. We're not just talking Paris and London. So when I heard that the well-respected Rockville establishment, Oh Mama Grill was opening in D.C. (in the eclectic Adams Morgan neighborhood), and found myself in the area today, I made sure to check it out. Looking over the menu, I was ready to go schawarma platter when I saw the burgers section. What can I say? I'm a sucker for a burger. So underrated. At least the good ones. I asked the guy behind the counter (did not catch his name but super friendly and helpful) a few pointed burger questions and decided on the Double Burger (there is a lamb/beef option as well, but I just can't with the lamb - too gamey). The system is straightforward. Order at the front, you get a number, you can wait on the side (particularly if you're getting falafel/shawarma and want to choose your salad inserts) or they'll call you up. I chose to wait on the side. You are just feet from watching them make the food. Everything was nice and clean from what I could see. I like that transparency. I asked for all the veggie options of the standard lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and then asked, as I was standing there looking at it, if I could have some of the amba/cabbage/carrot salad in my burger. They happily obliged. My order (and all others around me) was done very efficiently. I found it notable that I didn't see another yarmulke in the place. That's a sign that the food holds up. I chose to sit outside in the beautiful evening weather, particularly pleasant on a nice D.C. city street. Rare to get to eat al fresco in Baltimore (at least somewhere nice). So the burger was awesome. Highly recommend getting that amba salad on it. What can I say, I'm a food genius. My only critique would be the bun was not equipped for the Herculean task of holding this burger and fixins together. It was a simple white bread small bun. The burger was seasoned properly (not sure why so many places don't season/salt their burgers), cooked well. The fries were of the hand cut variety and were decent, though I think needed a touch longer in the fryer. All in all, really pleased with the dinner in a really nice location. Great staff. Very delicious...

After waiting 24 hours I have decided I should share my experience if only for some constructive criticism for the young lady that I was interacting with. I grabbed an oat milk latte from a great coffee shop a couple blocks away and was looking forward to trying a shawarma from this highly rated restaurant on Sunday July 28 before a flight home. I pulled the difficult to open door, and walked up to the counter to order something to take out. I had a plastic bag with me so I placed my latte (with a lid) on the counter so I could use my hand to get my wallet to pay. The young lady looked horrified and pointed at the drink, and confused me when she said in a pressured voice "IS THERE MILK IN THAT DRINK?" I was completely taken aback and unsure of what was going on, and replied that it was a latte. She pointed to a sign below the counter and iterated that there was no outside food and drink allowed. I sheepishly said that I didn't want to stay, but only wanted to order takeout. There was no attempt on her behalf to be reasonable. Her next statement was that the restaurant was kosher and this drink could not be in the restaurant. I asked if I could place the drink in the plastic bag so I could order, and she wouldn't have to see this offensive elixir. She feigned being polite and said "I'm sorry sir it can't be in here". I backed away and started to walk out the door, and said once more, "But I just wanted to order takeout". Once more, "I'm sorry sir", which felt a lot more like 'Buh Bye'. It wasn't until about 10 minutes later that I realized it wasn't even milk, it was oat milk in my latte. I don't like milk lattes. The manner in which I was treated was quite shocking and had me feeling attacked with polite words. It's sad to me that this young lady had chosen to be so extreme in her handling that situation. There were several ways to still achieve her desire to not have an outside drink inside, even for a takeout order. "Im really sorry sir, but would you mind just leaving your drink at the door and we''ll take care of you?" "I can take your order, if you come back for the food without the drink" "We're fairly strict on our policy sir, but why don't I take your order and if you could remember for next time." Any variation of an attempt to be reasonable would have been more than welcomed by myself. After all that, it wasn't even a dairy product. Had it been a reasonable calm dialogue I probably would have remembered that fact and brought it up. Again, I'm hoping this is taken in a constructive way. Life is...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this amazing kosher restaurant located in NW Washington D.C near the Adams Morgan and Kalorama neighborhood, and I have to say, it was an absolutely incredible experience. I would definitely give this restaurant a five-star rating.

The food was simply delicious, and there were so many mouth-watering options to choose from. The shawarma, kobab, falafel schnitzel, and other Middle Eastern dishes were all prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. I also loved the fact that everything was kosher, which made the dining experience even more special.

One of the highlights of the meal was the salad bar, which had an incredible variety of fresh and healthy options. I loved being able to mix and match different ingredients to create my perfect salad. And of course, everything was so yummy!

The atmosphere of the restaurant was also fantastic. It was cozy and inviting, with friendly staff who were always on hand to answer any questions and make sure that we had everything we needed. It was clear that the restaurant takes great pride in providing exceptional service to its customers.

Overall, I would highly recommend this kosher restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Middle Eastern cuisine in the NW Washington D.C area. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat, this restaurant is sure to exceed your expectations. Five stars all around!

Will definitely recommend this...