Lapis, DC

My friend wanted to try out this Afghan bistro, so we decided to stop by Lapis after work on Friday. First impression: I loved the open space and how bright the restaurant was thanks to their large opened windows. It was a little too hot for my friend and I, so we decided to sit inside, but if you're up for it, you should consider snagging a seat outside. See below for what we ended up ordering. 

Lapis.

See what I mean by large windows and open space? It's perfect for the summer time. 

A touch of history

This is going to sound a little strange but when you visit this place, do check out their bathroom too. 

First time!

We had no idea what to order, so we ended up going with their set tasting menu, so we could try a little bit of everything. 

Sambosa Trio

We didn't realize each sambosa was different (oops), so unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste test all three, but this is definitely a dish I would order again.  

Mantoo Shrimp Dumplings

We had a lot of meat dishes, so this was nice to balance everything out. This is also another dish I would 100% order again. 

Buranee Banjan

I'm usually not a huge fan of eggplant, but this was really nicely baked. 

Meat, Stew, Dishes!

We got the morgh qorma and mattar. 

Morgh Qorma

This dish had chicken and between the two we got, I really liked this one a lot more. 

Mattar

If you're someone who can't handle spicy food, I'd recommend skipping this dish. It has a bit of a kick! 

Sheer berenj

This rice pudding was amazing. I loved the pistachio add and it was the perfect amount of sweetness to finish up the meal. 

It was such an experience visiting an Afghan restaurant but the food here was really good. I also really like that they have a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options, so if you have any dietary restrictions and you're looking to explore new cuisines, this is a place you should stop by.