The Kennedy Center is in the downtown area of Washington, D.C. Since this is a particularly touristy part of the nation's capital, finding a cheap bite to eat isn't the easiest feat in the world. But for those who do not wish to settle for fast food or big chain restaurants--it is not impossible, either.
Nooshi is located just five minutes away from the Kennedy Center by car. It is a good option for fans of Southeast Asian cuisine, including sushi. The menu offers several entrees available for less than $10 (as of 2010), including mee goreng, tom yum noodle soup, curry laksa, Phuket noodles, Shanghai wonton noodle soup, pad Thai, drunkin noodles, cellophane noodles, noodles on the boat, crispy tofu with ginger garlic sauce, lemon chicken, red curry and Thai fried rice. Carry-out and delivery options are also available. Nooshi also provides corporate and full-service catering. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, and for dinner on Sunday night.
Nooshi
1120 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-293-3138
nooshidc.com
Sichuan Pavilion is an affordable Chinese restaurant situated seven minutes from the Kennedy Center. The restaurant offers both dine-in and carry-out services. Vegetarians will be pleased by the array of menu options, such as broccoli in hot garlic sauce, sautéed spinach with fresh garlic, bean sprouts with Chinese leeks and Hunan style-bean curd. Carnivores aren't left out either, with such tempting dishes as roast pork fried rice, eight-treasure noodle soup and sizzling black pepper steak.
Sichuan Pavilion
1814 K St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-466-7790
sites.google.com/site/sichuanpavilion
The Art Gallery Grille has been in business for more than 35 years. It specializes in Mediterranean and world cuisines. It is located just over a mile from the Kennedy Center. The restaurant offers both dine-in and carry-out menus, and serves breakfast Monday through Saturday from 6:30 to 10 a.m. The menu includes a variety of pizzas and burgers, all priced at $10.95 (as of 2010), as well as a variety of entrees for $12.95. The carry-out menu features such items as turkey pesto lavosh, spicy chicken wrap, garden veggie wrap, chicken taco salad, falafel, gyro, Greek salad and hot corned beef deli sandwiches.
Art Gallery Grille
1712 I St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-298-6658
artgallerydc.com
