I visited Fancy Radish mid September when I discovered it was the only vegan restaurant in the DC area on the Michelin app, and I'm really sad to hear that this restaurant is permanently closed. I won't be posting a full review as this restaurant is already closed, but leaving this review in hopes that those who work there see this as a post of appreciation for our amazing meal and service. The staff were honestly great and part of what made the experience! We dined comfortably and there was such a cozy vibe. My meat centric friend also really enjoyed our meal and had high compliments for how they could turn vegetables so tasty!

amazing! i am so sad this place is closing! i made a last minute reservation when i heard this place was going to close and only got a table at 5:15! it was early for me but obviously i understand why it was swamped. our service was still really fast! my friend and i split each of the plates, and i got a cocktail while she got a mocktail. i didn't love my drink - i didn't taste anything but alcohol for most of the drink, and only got the dregs of watermelon juice at the end. my friend's mocktail was well received. the food was amazing!! the portion sizes were not super large, but everything was incredibly delicious. the gochujang mayo on the salad was incredible, and the noodles were actually spicy! the dessert was also amazing - i loved the fudge bar and the earl grey-esque lavender ice cream. the place was quite pricey, so i understand why people may not have wanted to consistently spend this much on such small plates, but i definitely would have returned for special occasions. fancy radish you will be missed!

In town for the weekend to visit fam, and the cousin found Fancy Radish just a short 6 min ride/15 min walk from Union Station. The one-page menu is inspired by a mix of Latin American and Asian flavors, e.g., grilled corn salad with gojuchang mayo. The dishes use a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients and keeps it interesting with pops of spice. Here's a full meal breakdown: - Rutabaga fondue - Grilled corn salad - Grilled avocado (group favorite) - Miso butter noodles - Spicy dan dan noodles - Chermoula grilled tofu One of the best vegan restaurants in DC. Unfortunately, they are closing (on 9/23). The staff were informed just three days prior. What a shame, as the staff was just lovely; you really couldn't ask for better. And the food was fantastic. I hope Fancy Radish gets a second chance. It deserves it.

It is getting harder to rate places 5 stars these days. Fancy Radish came so close, but some items were priced a little too high imo, and the service was good but not stellar. To start, the host put us at a bad table despite us having a reservation and better tables being available, but did change it when he saw my hesitation. A++ for concept, though. The world needs more serious vegan restaurants with a genuinely thoughtful sit-down experience, not just for vegans, but to create palatable vegan options for meat eaters so they can enjoy exploring vegan food, to offer more variety for vegetarians and pescatarians, and just to reduce meat consumption overall given how bad it is for the climate and animal welfare. I like that Fancy Radish offers a legitimately good, well-rounded dining experience, putting thought into ambiance and cocktails etc. instead of just leaning on the novelty of the food. I also like that Fancy Radish values the vegetables themselves, offering creative and unexpected preparations, instead of just slapping down some baked tofu or seitan. I found that the ambiance was an extremely important part of our experience here, as that is what sets Fancy Radish apart from other vegan and vegetarian places, which always seem to lean fast-casual or crunchy granola. The lighting and light fixtures were notable, which feels like a weird thing to say about a restaurant, but they made a difference. Lighting was low and sexy, the fixtures were interesting, eye-catching and thoughtfully placed. The overall color scheme was Earthy in a nod to the cuisine, but nuanced. Carefully placed potted plants, again, nodding to the theme but not overdoing it. The only things I didn't like about the decor were the things that were gimmicky about being vegan - a stretch of wall over the kitchen painted with radishes. Art hanging on the wall over the booths that looked like it was collaged from trash. They didn't go with the otherwise very sophisticated look of this restaurant. Also, the severs were dressed in these weird olive-gray soft t-shirts with matching aprons over black slacks and honestly they looked like they were in a cult, which I did find a little jarring. The food. At $15-$20 the plates were pretty reasonably priced, but they are small plates. We found that portions varied wildly. Our server said she has had couples come in and eat the whole menu but typically tables of 2 get 3-5 plates to share. We started off ordering 3: the rutabaga fondue with pretzel bread, the Peruvian potatoes, and the dan dan noodles. After that we felt we needed a fourth item and got the grilled avocado with slaw, and finished with a desert. The fondue was unexpectedly delicious, and impressively textured like a delicate sauce, not a gloppy puree. The bread was fresh and dusted with a perfect amount of sea salt. The noodles were perfectly cooked , covered in shaved green onion, and came with shiitake mushrooms in 5-spice that were somehow both crispy and chewy. The noodles were, however, VERY spicy, and when I asked our server if spice levels could be modified, thinking about future visits, she said not really. The potatoes were good, but not showstoppers like the fondue and dan-dan noodles (though my fiance put the potatoes over the fondue in his ranking). They were also quite spicy, with large bits of peppercorn. We were both disappointed with the grilled avocado. At $16, it was half a small avocado with some garnishes served on a small pile of slaw. It was good, but it wasn't so special that it was worth that price at that portion. I can cut up an avocado at home. Our desert was write-homeable though. We got the choclate bar, which is really more like a ganache cake browny thing, very thick and rich. It came with a vegan lavender ice cream and blackberry jam, both delightful. Personally, I'm of the belief that if it isn't chocolate it isn't worth the calories, but I think in this case the lavender ice cream impressed me more, especially given that it was vegan but I didn't notice a difference from regular ice cream. Cocktails were excellent, but pricey. At $17, my cocktail cost more than some of my food dishes. It was unusual and creative, though, mixing scotch, Amaro and other ingredients, and I love that it came garnished with shaved green onion, which actually complimented the flavor of the drink and wasn't a gimmick. All in all, very worth trying, whether because you're a vegan/vegatarian/have a vegan/vegetarian in your life, or because you're just curious to try some creatively mastered food. IMPORTANT NOTE: I would not come here if you have a peanut allergy. The restaurant relies heavily on chopped peanuts for texture or as a garnish, They were sprinkled on both our potatoes and crusted on our avocado. They were very accommodating of my basil allergy and likely take peanut allergies very seriously, but peanuts are so omnipresent here that I wouldn't risk it given how dangerous an allergy it is.

Really incredible vegan restaurant! Everything was stellar from the service, the atmosphere, the drinks to the food. I had the Butterfly Effect cocktail and it was well blended with a delightful slightly sweet and slightly sharp flavor. My friend had a cocktail but also tried the Vibrational Match mock tail which was also great. The rutabaga fondue is amazing, and the bread so soft. The grilled avocado was awesome. The miso butter noodles seemed simple but the flavor was outstanding. The tofu and lentils is also good, had a little spice so wasn't my personal favorite. I had high expectations and was not let down! Be sure to get a reservation if you're showing up later in the evening or on the weekend. We were able to walk in around 5:45 on a Thursday but just barely.

All vegan Yes please. What else does a vegetarian person wants ! A menu I can order anything from. The place is cozy and modern. It was easy to make reservation and we went with my 22 month old and they had no issues accommodating! Our server was excellent and explained within on menu in detail. We order two drinks and both of them were great! We ordered a couple of thing like Smoked Eggplant Rillettes, Peruvian potatoes, Dan Dan Noodles, Chermoula Grilled Tofu with lentils . Dessert in my opinion was just ok, but every other course was artful and wildly delicious. Everything tasted amazing and our server was very accommodating and helpful throughout the evening! Absolutely go to this place if you get a chance . Make sure to do prior reservations !

A cool concept that's worth trying (even if you don't have any allergy restrictions). Food: Everything is vegan, and many things can be made gluten free! What an easy experience to navigate. A group of 3 ordered 4 dishes plus dessert, and we were comfortably full. There were noodles, potato's, veggies, and we had to try the fondue; it was different but a cool concept (and the gluten free bread was pretty good). Service: Not bad! We didn't have reservations but we're able to sit comfortably at the bar. We were attended to. Ambiance: It's elevated casual and kind of intimate. Very approachable. The prices aren't cheap but it's nice to see this kind of restaurant in the neighborhood!

Plant based food never tasted so good! I don't know if this place counts as high end, but the plant based food is definitely elevated. Reservations can be hard to get, but worth the wait. The menu isn't large so I recommend grabbing 3 of your best friends or family and splitting the entire menu! Smoked Eggplant Rillettes - Such a great spread! It was perfectly smokey and you'll be begging for more crackers to devour this. Rutabaga Fondue - I can't believe this wasn't cheese! So addicting. Make sure to get extra pretzel. Peruvian Potatoes - Don't skip this dish! It sounds simple and boring, but tasted amazing! They crisped the potatoes perfectly and I could drink the sauce. Shaved Brussels Sprouts - so tasty with the crispy shiitake Miso Noodle Butters - Creamy and delicious! A little simple, but executed perfectly. Spicy Dan Dan Noodles - My favorite dish of the night! loved the spicy and creamy combo. Chermoula Grilled Tofu - Delicious, especially with the black lentils. Chioggia Beet Toast - Their take on salmon toast. Visually stunning, but not my favorite dish Fancy Radishes - I had high expectations for the namesake dish, but it was still fun and tasty. I'm glad we ordered the entire menu, but I can't wait to come back as soon as they refresh their menu.

The allure of the name really brought me here. It is also perfectly located next to Solid State Books. I snagged last-minute reservations online pretty easily though seating was just available at the bar. That was still an enjoyable experience though I think it could have been more spacious. The menu is straightforward: brief and without bells and whistles. My friend and I shared the rutabaga fondue, Brussel sprouts, miso butter pasta, apple tart, and butternut squash pudding. We started off very strong with the fondue--perfect silky texture well-balanced with crisp pickled vegs and a nice pretzel bun. Almost wish there was more. The Brussel sprouts were solid but not outstanding, like a good side that I could find in most places. The mushrooms are very crisped to imitate bacon I think, and I wish they were left tender. The pasta was satisfying. Dessert was just ok, nothing to write home about. The butternut squash pudding was INTRIGUING but just tasted like a pumpkin pie filling. Underwhelming tart. The fondue and pasta were my top picks, with fondue a clear top fave. I would like to come back and try more items but go elsewhere for dessert.