Food Around a Night Out: Oakland & the D.C. Area

Separate picks in Oakland and the D.C. area, not a single-night route. Ramen, pho and Korean fried chicken frame the food side of going out; the K Street café is a daytime stop, not a late-night venue.

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Tada Ramen & Yakitori
4.6 (145)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 22:00
3415 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

A cozy Grand Avenue spot serving charcoal-grilled yakitori, pork belly buns, and comforting ramen with spinach noodles.

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Pho Dumpling District
3.6 (69)
Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 21:00; Sun, 10:00 – 18:00
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

A casual Pentagon City spot pairing comforting bowls of Vietnamese pho with freshly made dumplings.

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Bluestone Lane - K Street Café
4.2 (24)
Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 16:00; Sat – Sun, 06:00 – 14:00
1776 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Melbourne coffee culture arrives on K Street, pairing specialty espresso and wellness lattes with fresh avocado smash.

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Bonchon Annandale
3.6 (63)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00
7133-B Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003, USA

Crunchy double-fried Korean chicken glazed in signature soy garlic or spicy sauce, served alongside Asian comfort fare.

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