Takoda Shaw
American · Shaw · $
American · Shaw, Washington, DC · $
Conceived by Chef David Deshaies and Restaurateurs Eric Eden and John Cidre, Unconventional Diner serves inspired dishes that blend soulful comfort with haute technique. The menu is studded with imaginative delights that echo the restaurant’s name, from French fries with “sexy sauce” to pot-pie poppers—an addictive appetizer version of the all-American favorite—to a meatloaf that’s “nothing like anyone’s mom’s.” Chef David, a James Beard nominee, is the culinary force behind this highly acclaimed Michelin Bib Gourmand spot in Shaw. Craft cocktails and award-winning desserts add to the alchemy for diners looking for an entertaining (and delicious) culinary experience.
“Ahhhmazzingg! 100/100 recommend! Great flavors. Even the Hawaiian Punch was spectacular. Best juice that the kids & I have had. The quality of the ingredients, the seasoning, and the sauces were perfect. Server was great! Would come here daily if I could.”
“First time here, seen all the videos on IG so decided to try it out. For drinks I had the calamansi frizzante and she got a cold brew. If you like calamansi, give it a try! Very refreshing. This is a Michelin star so expect fancy looking good. I went with the crene brulee French toast and she went with the chicken and waffles. French toast was 1 large bread with creme brulee ozzing inside. Had some raspberry sauce with raspberries. It was a little too sweet for me, but I'm sure everyone would love this. The chicken and waffles was very flavorful including the gravy. That was the cherry on top. The waffle tasted like corn bread to me with some fancy type of butter. Overall, very delicious. Give it a try if you're in the area.”
“Delicious, a new favorite! We shared the blueberry pancakes, avocado toast, bacon, and hash browns. The pancakes came with fresh blueberries soaked in syrup and were topped with a lemony cream. Refreshing! The avocado came with little toasted slices of bread, and the avocado was mixed with micro cilantro and topped with a yolky egg. The hash browns were slightly spicy. Everything seemed to be done thoughtfully and to maximize the flavor. Our server was also polite and attentive. Will definitely come back next time we're in DC.”
“This is a great place for breakfast! The atmosphere and food were absolutely amazing. Every dish we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. Unfortunately, our service experience didn’t match the quality of the food. Our server wasn’t very attentive, and one of our food items was missing from the order. While that was disappointing, it didn’t take away from how phenomenal the food was. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you’re looking for a great breakfast spot. I’m hopeful that with a little improvement in service, the overall experience would be outstanding.”
“We ordered take out and really enjoyed the food. The mashed potatoes and morel gravy were really good. The fried chicken was also good but we didn’t get any of the hot sauce. The biscuit that came with the chicken was very buttery and good and the entree came with a large side of coleslaw which was nice. Our favorite dish was the brussel sprouts. Would definitely go back and would recommend!”
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