Traditional Korean flavors with Modern Cooking Techniques Named
@Washingtonian
's
#1
Best Restaurant in DC Offering Take Out & Delivery 5-9PM Daily (link below)
*SAVE THE DATE* Anju is turning 4 and we’d love for you to celebrate with us!
Join us this Tuesday, August 29th for two exciting $4 anniversary specials:
• Jjapaguri
•Samgak Kimbap (choice of spicy mapo pork or ‘bulgogi’ tofu)
Bar hours will also be extended until midnight!
Cucumber is very frequently used in Korean cuisine. This is our oijangajji (오이장아찌), and it’s listed on our menu under the banchan section as pickled cucumber. We brine it in soy sauce to give it a sweet and sour taste you’ll love that will complement any and every dish.
Crawfish Juk 죽
Rice porridge, crawfish, kimchi, peppers, onion, and tomato
New to the brunch menu available Saturday and Sunday 11am to 1:30pm (last seating). Reservations available at link in bio.
A look at Chef
@angelbarreto
’s Saengseon Gui: battered branzino, braised mu, yangnyeom sauce, and herb muchim. Featured this week for
#StarChefs
Rising Stars Restaurant Week starting TODAY, March 15th and running through March 29th.
If there’s ever been a time to join us at Happy Hour for a Kimchi Cheese Dog, let it be today on National Hot Dog Day!
Available at our bar and first floor dining area, 5-6pm.
What a night! Thank you
@ramwdc
for recognizing
@dannyleedc
and
@scottdrewno
as “Restaurateurs of the Year” at last night’s Rammy Awards. We are grateful and honored for the recognition in such a stacked category among respected peers.
Congratulations to our very own, Chef Angel Barreto, who is the 2022 recipient of StarChefs, GameChanger Award! We could not be more proud of your hard work, dedication, and leadership!
We are so excited that we can finally share the big news that
@angellbarreto
is one of
@foodandwine
’s Best New Chefs of 2021!
Please join us in wishing him a huge congratulations, and click through to read the full article: .
One of our favorite items, the slaw dog, is available on our Happy Hour menu Monday through Friday from 5pm-6pm. Topped with kimchi slaw and mustard - it’s the perfect treat at the end of a work day!
Always eagerly anticipating
#brunch
when it involves dishes like Chef Angel Baretto's, Sausage & Cheese Tteok bokki ~ spicy tteok bokki, hot italian sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, onion, and napa.
*New Menu Item*
Donkatsu — Deep Fried Pork Tomahawk, Baechu Muchim, Gyeoja Dressing, Donkatsu Sauce with Soy Cured Yolk
Officially available starting tonight. Book a reservation at the link in our bio & come give it a try!
Special Alert 🚨 Ori (duck) “Donkatsu”, panko crusted Hudson Valley duck breast, ssamjang, chayote, mixed green salad with mustard dressing. Available today through Sunday.
The countdown to the weekend begins! A huge thanks to
@feed_the_malik
for the wonderful shot of our loaded hash brown coins, topped with bulgogi, kimchi and smoked gouda. Available on our brunch menu for dine-in & takeout!
Who’s ready for Happy Hour?! Join us Monday through Friday 5pm - 6pm, and enjoy exclusive specials like our Fried Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken thigh, gochuchang, and white BBQ sauce on a brioche bun!
A look back at Chef
@angellbarreto
’s weekend cooking at
@chefkwameonwuachi
’s
#FamilyReunion
. It was a pleasure being part of such a joyous occasion surrounded by so many respected colleagues from across the country!
We have some very exciting news! We’re partnering up with O Bread to bring Korean pastries to DC proper. We’re accepting orders starting tomorrow & pickups will be available on Sunday from 12-3PM, and a portion of proceeds will go to the
@NAACP_LDF
//
#BakersAgainstRacism
Jjamppong
(짬뽕)
A warm and spicy noodle soup featuring shrimp, scallops, and squid. Today’s weather is perfect to come in and grab a bowl, or order one to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Our Anju breakfast sandwich - made with rolled omelet, spam, maple samyeopsal, and cheddar cheese - captured beautifully by
@rudefoodpics
.
Click through to join us in-house for brunch or enjoy our food to go via pickup from 11-2PM: .
#dcfood
Just had my world rocked by a takeout order of
@anjufrc
’s Saengseon Gui. Battered branzino, braised radish, yangnyeom sauce, and herb muchim with mint, fennel, chilies, and basil. Looks like this for dine in.
A delightful dish for this almost 90 degree Sunday. Our Dosirak Salad is the perfect combination of mixed greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, berries, goat cheese, watermelon radish, shallots, milk bread croutons, and hallabong vinaigrette.
New to our dessert menu! Injeolmi Panna Cotta with Chocolate Panna Cotta, Marshmallow Fluff, Mochi, Toasted Almonds, Roasted Soybean Powder, and Dark Chocolate. Tag your dessert lovers 👇🏼
Thank you,
@washingtonianmag
for including us on your 100 Very Best Restaurants list! We are honored to have been recognized at No. 13, among so many talented peers. Additionally, thank you to the loyal guests who continue to visit us & our talented and hard working team!
A [french] toast to Sunday brunching! Join us today and indulge in our newest variation of this sweet brunch classic, Injeolmi French Toast — with a red bean cream cheese filling & topped with soybean powder, whipped cream, honey, and cornflakes.
We are honored to have been selected and to be hosting this James Beard Foundation dinner taking place on Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at 6:30pm.
Tickets for the summer Taste America events are on sale NOW at the link in bio.
Love our brunch? Can’t get enough of Chef
@angellbarreto
’s exquisite French toast variations like this Coffee French Toast: milk bread stuffed with coffee cream, bruleed bananas, and caramel whipped cream?
Then vote for us for
@ramwdc
’s “Best Brunch” at link in bio.
Some scenes from last night’s “Night Market” with the
@tigerforkdc
and
@jailbreakbrewco
teams! We had a blast 💥 Thank you to everyone who came out, we appreciate your support!
#fbf
In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re offering a dessert box w/ the following 4” pies ($32): apple ginger, banana milk cream, pecan bourbon & Korean sweet potato. Place your preorders on Nov. 19th at 2PM! There are only 40 boxes available so make sure you mark your calendars!
#dcfood
We’re beyond honored to have been voted “Best Korean Restaurant” again in this year’s
@wcp
Best of DC awards! A huge thanks to all who voted for us - there’s nothing that brings us more joy than sharing our passion for Korean cuisine and culture with this community.
The modern, spicy version of (떡볶이) Ddukbokgi that most are accustomed to was developed in 1953, the year the Korean War ended. 🎎
Have a seat and learn more about the history of Korean food and experience our Palace Ddukbokgi,
#anjufrc
A closer look at our Christmas Eve takeout special for 2. In addition to a beautiful Prime Filet Wellington, you’ll enjoy Chestnut Stuffing, Kimchi Collards, Gamja Jorim, Banchan, & Ginger & Pear Cobbler. Preorders for this set will go live on Toast starting December 18th 2PM.
Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Anju family!
We hope your table is full and surrounded by loved ones.
Anju will be closed today and will reopen Friday at 5:00.
Mark your calendars for our special family-style dinner experience benefiting the Southern Smoke Foundation coming up on Wednesday, August 2nd! 6pm & 8:30 seatings available. Link in bio for reservations.
ANJU is opening soon & is hiring for ALL positions! We're seeking stellar FOH & BOH professionals who will thrive in a fun & fast paced environment! Email careers
@tfrc
.com with your info or resume & someone will reach out!
#ANJU
#HiringNow
A brunch spread almost too pretty to eat. Join us this weekend and indulge in our newest lineup of delectable brunch dishes.
Not able to book a reservation? Walk-ins are always welcome on our first floor!
Samgyetang is a Korean ginseng chicken soup which is eaten for its rich flavor & restorative properties in the heat of summer.
Join chefs
@DannyLeeDC
& Mama Lee this Sunday from 2-3PM as they discuss Korean cuisine in America w/
@SmithsonianFolk
: .
Yesterday,
@ramwdc
named chef Angel rising culinary star of the year. “Words cannot describe how happy I am! Thank you to
@scottdrewno
&
@dannyleedc
for all the support and guidance... thank you
@ramwdc
for supporting our industry - I am just honored to be nominated...”
The perfect shareable dish to go with your brunch spread, our Loaded Tater Tots are topped with bulgogi, kimchi, and cass beer cheese.
Join us for brunch weekends 11am-1:30pm (last seating). Book a reservation at the link in our bio & walk-ins always welcome on our first floor.
We are beyond honored to be included with so many incredible chefs. A huge thank you to the
@beardfoundation
for nominating
#angellbarreto
as Rising Star Chef and
@dannyleedc
for Best Chef Mid Atlantic, and a big congratulations to all the other semi finalists!
Chikin 치킨, glazed in spicy gochujang and topped with a delicious white BBQ sauce. A classic on the Anju menu that’s perfect for a hump day treat! Reservations available at the link in bio.
Our Slaw Dog with kimchi slaw and mustard is a fan favorite, and only available during Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5pm - 6pm on our first floor.
This is your sign to visit us for Happy Hour Monday - Friday from 5pm - 6pm, and enjoy select Happy Hour specials like this delicious Slaw Dog. Reservations available at link in bio, or visit us at your convenience. Our bar & first floor dining area are first come first serve!
We now have contact-free ordering available in front of our restaurant. Simply point your camera at said code, and a link will appear where you can place an order for pick up. Our system on Toast opens at 5PM daily, and we take orders until 8:30PM!
One of the many dishes we’ll be offering for Restaurant Week: Chicken WangMandu (왕만두) served with crispy wild mushrooms and mustard. This special 4-course menu will be available in-house and also as a takeout package for 2; more details to come!
#dcfood
Honey Butter Goguma is one of the most popular dishes on our menu. It is a delightlfully balanced dish consisting of korean sweet potato, scallions, walnuts, maldon salt, and sesame cream.
We're beyond thrilled to partner up with an incredible lineup of guest chefs and mixologists for a special charity dinner to raise funds and awareness for
@RaceEmbrace
.
Reservations will be available on
@resy
starting at 2PM, and we’ll be offering two seatings (5:30PM and 8PM).
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed starting today through Thursday, September 1st for light renovations. We will re-open for normal service on Friday, September 2nd, and hope to see you for brunch and dinner Labor Day weekend!
Reservations available at link in bio.
Wow! We are THRILLED to have been voted “Best Korean Restaurant” in this year’s
@washingtoncitypaper
“Best Of DC” awards. Thank you to all of YOU who voted for us, & to Washington City Paper for the recognition. We love sharing our passion for Korean food & culture w/all of you!
We are a little less than one week away from our special Kamayan Dinner next Tuesday, February 21st. Don’t miss out on this special tradition celebrating Filipino and Korean cuisines. Reserve NOW at link in bio.
Don't forget to make a reservation for our
#MothersDay
brunch!
We have a select number of tables still available - click through to secure your reservation, and enjoy a delicious four-course menu with us here at Anju: .
#dcfood
Spring is here, and so are NEW menu items! Stay tuned as we continue to launch new cocktails and dishes throughout the week. Reservations available at the link in bio.
From beverage director
@phil_anova
, the ‘Oh So Buko’, chacho jalapeno aguardiente, rinomato americano bianco, cantaloupe & coconut water puree, and lime simple is the perfect cocktail on this hot summer day.
Reservations available at the link in bio.
Unsure what to make for dinner tonight? Why not treat yourself to some delicious Korean comfort food! Pictured: our ssam board w/ seared galbi (beef short rib), lettuce & other accompaniments. Try it tonight via pickup/delivery: ! 📸:
@dcfoodfreak
Coming up next month — join us on Thursday, September 7th as we welcome Thomas Oh and Andrew Lim from
@perillachicago
for a special all-night collaboration dinner!
Reservations are now live. Book your table at the link in our bio.
Reservations for our special Seollal 설날 dinner on Tuesday, February 1st go LIVE on
@resy
by 3pm TODAY. Our chefs, joined by Mama Lee and our friends
@mandudc
will collaborate to create a menu celebrating and paying homage to traditional dishes served on the
#KoreanNewYear
.
A look at Beverage Director
@phil_anova
’s, “Bittersweet Symphony,” featuring Empress gin, house bitter melon liqueur, and rinomato bitter scuro apertivo.
Join us for brunch to bring your week to a delicious close and enjoy dishes like grilled kalbi & eggs, breakfast juk and more! Reservations available through our bio link.
Due to the incredible support from our guests, our team prepared a few more NYE packages available to order for pickup tonight! Place your orders now to secure your NYE meal for two!
Order Now
📷
The NYE Menu lobster and foie mandu Guk
Last year, we had the honor of raising funds to help
@EmbraceRace
with their mission of raising a generation of children who are thoughtful, informed & brave about race. We are proud to announce that we’ll be hosting this event again this year! Reservations are now LIVE on
@resy
The time to transition to Spring dishes has arrived starting with our NEW Seasonal Bungeoppang - poppy seed waffle filled with a raspberry jam, with a lemon curd, short bread cookies, and buttermilk ice cream.
Chef Angel Barreto's noodle special tomorrow will light your taste buds on fire. Made with bulgogi marinated ground angus, caramelized onion, kimchi, tomatoes, cucumber, shiitake mushrooms, soy egg, fire sauce and sun noodle; there will also be a vegan version available!
#dcfood
Happy Friday! We’re delighted to tell you we reopen tonight for dinner service starting at 5pm. We look forward to seeing you then!
Reservations available at link in bio.
For this week’s takeout special, chef Angel is offering Maryland Crab Chap Chae. It’s made with chunks of succulent MD crab meat and assorted vegetables flavored with an exquisite crab fat infused soy sauce. Tag someone who’d love to enjoy this with you!
New to our brunch menu: Soft Shell Crab Juk, made w/
@ansonmills
white corn “juk,” sesame, soy, tempura fried Maryland soft shell crab, shiitake mushroom, garlic chive, chili oil & cipollini onion.
Available for dine-in and carryout starting at 11AM: .
Weekends are for brunching! Featured here is our Grilled Kalbi & Eggs — grilled short rib, rice, and eggs sunny side up. A timeless classic with a twist.
Brunch is available from 11am-1:30pm (last seating). Book a reservation at the link in our bio.
It’s a kimchi jjigae kind of day. Start the week off right with this hearty Korean stew, made with soft tofu and twice-cooked pork belly. Available for dine-in, pickup and delivery - dinner couldn’t come sooner: .
Carrot juk for the Spring! Rice porridge, roasted carrot, walnuts, charred dae pa, and lemon parsley oil. A bright addition to this season's menu!
Reservations available at link in bio.
New to our weekend brunch menu: Banana Milk French Toast made with banana cream cheese filling and topped with vanilla cookie crumbles, bananas caramel and walnuts.
Available for dine-in or pickup starting at 11AM - click to enjoy: .
Whether you’re vegetarian or not, our wangmandu is a fantastic way to kick off dinner. Made w/ impossible meat, rice, garlic, ginger & gochugaru crunch, this dish is bound to be a favorite! Available for dine-in, pickup and delivery: 📸:
@feedthemalik
Flavors that’ll fuel your soul.
Pictured: our Ori Jajang Myeon (오리 짜장면), wok fired noodles in a black bean paste with duck, asparagus, zucchini, potatoes, cipollini onions & peas.
Available for dine-in, takeout and delivery starting at 5PM: .
We are so humbled by our recent RAMMY nominations! A huge thanks to
@RAMWdc
for naming us finalists for New Restaurant of The Year and chef Angel Barreto as Rising Culinary Star, and a big congratulations to the other nominees! 📸:
@scottsuchman
Dolsot Bibim Bap (돌솥 비빔밥) directly translates to “stone pot mixed rice,” and it’s made with assorted vegetables and your choice of bulgogi or tofu. Remember to scrape the bottom to get to your nurungji (누룽지) - it's scorched rice that adds serious texture.
#koreanfood
For this week’s special, we’re offering a delicious soy marinated skirt steak that’s topped with a crunchy garlic chili oil. It comes with a side of kimchi butter haricots verts & will be available starting at 5PM tonight. Enjoy it w/ a glass of red for the perfect meal!
#dcfood
Welcome to our Happy Hour menu: Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich with crispy chicken thigh, mustard slaw, pretzel bun, lettuce, and tomato. This mouthwatering sandwich is only available Monday through Friday from 5pm - 6pm on our first floor.
Don’t forget to sign-up for our Anju x CHIKO Monthly Supper Club!
For the month of May, our Chefs Tasting Dinner series is bringing members fresh flavors featuring Chinese Take-Out Classics!
Click our bio link to secure yours!
This Monday, get your week (and dinner) started with our Yukhoe ~ beef tartare, palm sugar, chili basil seeds, pine nuts, and lotus crisps. As delicious to the palate as it is pleasing to the eye.
A sneak peek at our dish for tonight’s charity dinner benefitting
@embracerace
: Mu Guk (무국) made w/ beef bone broth, pressed oxtail, poached radish and caviar.
Anju will be closed for the evening, but we look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.
In frame: our Yuja Hwachae, made w/ Pine Nuts, Pomegranate, Pear and Yuja Pannacotta. Available for takeout starting at 5PM in honor of
#LunarNewYear
! Indulge your sweet tooth by getting it delivered straight to your door: .
Celebrate the end of the work week with an early Happy Hour! From 5pm-6pm ONLY we offer our Slaw Dog with kimchi slaw and mustard. A delicious treat after a long day of work!
What an amazing way to begin the New Year! To have our entire team and family celebrated in this article is overwhelming. Thank you
@tomsietsema
@deblindsey
&
@washingtonpost
⭐⭐⭐
Debuting new menu items for Spring!
Click to enjoy dishes like our Ori Jajang Myeon (오리 짜장면): pan roasted duck breast & wok fired noodles in a delicious black bean paste: .
Available for dine-in, pickup and delivery daily starting at 5PM!
#dcfood
We couldn't agree more
@nevinmartell
@districtfray
10 Industry Leaders To Know
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"Deeply knowledgeable, hardworking and big hearted, Barreto’s irresistible dishes include crispy AF fried chicken...
New cocktails by Bar Manager,
@phil_anova
to get your weekend started right! Featured, Oh So Buko (Spicy……A little), chacho jalapeno aguardiente, rinomato americano bianco, cantaloupe & coconut water puree, and lime simple.
Reservations available at the link in bio.
In addition to our 4-course tasting menu, we’re now offering our full a la carte menu. Secure your reservation & join us for an incredible meal that will leave you fully satisfied: . We look forward to welcoming you into our home! 📸:
@justforkingeatit
Kimchi Jjigae with pork belly meat stew, soft tofu, and aged kimchi. The perfect pick-me up to this dreary Monday. Reservations available at link in bio.
Starting tomorrow, two new menu items will be available for brunch: bulgogi dosirak & rabokki. The former’s marinated ribeye over rice, while the latter’s a rice cake/ramen dish that’s served in a spicy broth. Join us for a delightful meal in house or enjoy these dishes to go!
A beautiful and delicious way to start the week: our Palace Ddukbokgi with chewy rice cakes, mushrooms, onions, squash, carrots, kale, lotus root, and sweet soy.
“Banchan isn’t a separate course that you’re eating with your main,” says Danny Lee, co-owner/chef of Anju, a modern Korean restaurant in Washington, DC. “It’s actually meant to accentuate and enhance your meal from start to finish.”
Featured here: New seasonal banchan