taïm mediterranean kitchen — Restaurant in Washington

One of my greatest personal tragedies of 2022 was that the Taim in Georgetown closed its doors. Thankfully, the Dupont location isn't too much further and is able to fulfill my cravings for their absolutely unbeatable bowls. To make things even better, they have such an amazing selection of things that are both vegetarian / vegan AND gluten-free, which can be such a struggle to find.

I've been to Taim countless times, so it's hard to even recount all of the different things that I've ordered from them, but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I always make a bowl with half hummus and half leafy super greens (or a mix of super greens and lettuce if I'm in more of a salad mood...but Taim's hummus is so good that it just doesn't feel right to pass it up). All of the vegetarian mains are amazing -- the falafel is fried to crispy and golden perfection, and either packed with the freshness and flavor of my entire herb garden or with the deep umami and light kick of harissa, depending on which type you opt for. Personally, I think a half-and-half blend is the way to go to get to fully experience both flavors, but each one is absolutely delightful on their own. If you've had enough of the chickpeas from the hummus but still want a bit more protein, the impossible kebabs are delicious and super aromatic and flavorful. They're a little bit on the salty end for my taste, but they're still fantastic. And, if you're instead looking for a bit more veg, the cauliflower shawarma and golden eggplant are both perfectly crispy and absolutely packed with flavor. They go perfectly with the tangy mango sauce, which really brightens up the entire bowl. I also love that the golden eggplant comes with a hard-boiled egg, so you're not missing out on your protein.

As far as toppings go, you really can't go wrong with any of them. The only one that I might not 100% recommend is the fries, especially if you're getting takeout / delivery -- although they're deliciously crispy and wonderful when they're first made, they don't fare all too well when placed in a bowl with other hot things and then transported across the city. But if you're eating immediately? Absolutely go for it. I'm also a huge sucker for the marinated beets and Moroccan carrots; honestly, if I could just buy a giant container of the Moroccan carrots, I could just eat that with hummus and be 100% satisfied. All of the sauces are tasty, but I do have a special place in my heart for the spicy green chile...it definitely packs a bit of a punch, but it has such a wonderful flavor.

Taim will never cease to be one of my favorite spots in DC. There's a seemingly endless number of fast-casual Mediterranean spots across the city, but none of them can hold a candle to Taim. Truly can't recommend...

This place is a penny pinching disgrace. First I spent $14 to build my own plate. It tasted alright, but the toppings were so meager. Maybe 4oz each, definitely not 8. Also, I only picked rice and it only came to the middle of the bowl inclusive of toppings. You get far more, comparable, food at Cava for a little less. I’ll consider going back for another plate, but I’ll need to be insistent about portion size, like one needs to be at Chipotle. But that isn’t the worst part of this experience. Signed up for the loyalty app because they advertised a free signature item. Boy, was it disappointing. Avoid the ‘Chicken Schwarma’ bowl at all costs! It is a heap of rice and chicken with their cheapest toppings and absolutely no sauces of any kind to cut the straight saltiness of the chicken. 1/1. Save yourself the disappointment...

We visited Taim Falafel near the DuPont Metro station after a long day of sightseeing around DC, and it was absolutely worth it! Though the road is currently closed to traffic due to construction, it’s easily accessible for pedestrians. The restaurant sits right in the middle of several other eateries and directly across from Starbucks.

It was a bit difficult to find parking in the area, but we were lucky enough to find free street parking just two blocks away.

The interior was clean, modern, and very inviting. My wife ordered the Green Falafel, and I went with the Harissa Falafel, both served in fresh pita bread. You can choose up to six salad toppings and spreads — every single one we tried was flavorful and delicious.

Perfect spot for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal. Highly recommend this place to anyone...