Two blocks from the Foggy Bottom/George Washington University (GWU) subway station, Mehran serves Pakistani and Indian delicacies like chicken tandoori, fish lahori as well as a variety of chicken, beef and lamb kabobs. For dessert, Mehran offers gajerla, a rice and carrot pudding, and gulab jaman, which are sweet balls of dough. Mehran offers halal and vegetarian selections as well as salads, gyros, sandwich versions of their kabob dishes and a variety of naan and paratha breads. As of 2010, Mehran offers free delivery for orders of $15.00 or more. Mehran's weekday lunch buffet, not its simple décor draws traffic in from Pennsylvania Avenue. Because it serves food late every night, and until 3:00 a.m. on the weekends, Mehran has a steady take-out business.
Mehran Restaurant
2138 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-342-0056
mehrankabob.com
The first Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened in Chicago in 1977. As of 2010, there are locations in eleven states and the District of Columbia. Its Foggy Bottom location is located three blocks south of the Foggy Bottom/GWU subway station. Hardly a fast-food chain, Potbelly earned its reputation from its made-to-order toasted sandwiches, with meats and cheeses sliced each day, as well as cookies baked fresh throughout the day. You can order any of the signature sandwiches like the Italian, Meatball or Vegetarian in their original size, their "Big" size with 30 percent more of the fillings, or their "Skinny" size, with a quarter less fat, a third less bread, and less meat and cheese than the original. Potbelly also features two salads made either with grilled chicken or as vegetarian, soups, chilis, shakes, malts and smoothies. As of 2010, there is a delivery fee of $3.50 for a minimum lunch order of $25 or more. Delivery times are weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Place your take-out order online so that you can quickly pick up your food onsite.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
616 23rd St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-242-8700
potbelly.com
An international chain whose first store in Los Angeles opened in 1986, Johnny Rockets built its following from the Americana that its hamburgers, sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts represent. Johnny Rockets' Foggy Bottom location is three blocks east along I St. NW from the Foggy Bottom/GWU subway station. Johnny Rockets may draw from classic Americana for its stylistic inspiration; but it incorporates new health trends. Any one of its 14 burgers can be made with a turkey patty, a soy burger or a wheat bun. Johnny Rockets makes all its fried foods, including their French fries, with soybean oil. Also on the menu are six sandwiches, including a Philly Cheese Steak, and four salads. Call ahead your order so that you can pick it up faster once you arrive.
Johnny Rockets
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 10
Washington, DC 20006
202-822-1260
johnnyrockets.com
