Lapis
Experience the authentic flavors of Afghanistan.
Lapis offers authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C. Enjoy flavorful dishes like Mantu, Qabili Palau, and Ashak, prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
Welcome to Lapis!
At Lapis, we bring the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Afghanistan to Washington, D.C. Our menu features authentic Afghan dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques.
Our Specialties Include:
- Mantu: Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with a flavorful yogurt sauce and dried mint.
- Qabili Palau: A fragrant rice dish with tender lamb shank, carrots, and raisins.
- Ashak: Vegetarian dumplings filled with leeks and topped with a garlic yogurt sauce and dried mint.
We also offer a selection of kebabs, vegetarian dishes, and traditional Afghan desserts. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or catering for a special event, Lapis provides an unforgettable dining experience. Join us and discover the taste of Afghanistan!
Authentic Afghan cuisine, fresh ingredients, vegetarian options, catering services, and a unique dining experience in Washington, D.C.
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Garima Gautam
Apr 25, 2025
I’ve been sleeping on afghani food. 🍽️ Bolani with onion and potato 🍽️ spinach sambosa 🍽️ pakowra 🍽️ aushak 🥟 🍽️ qabuli paleo 🍽️ buranee bademjan Loved the variety and every dish had unique flavor! Definitely order to share so you can try different dishes! Plenty of vegetarian dishes or can be made vegetarian
Onike Shorunkeh-Sawyerr
May 22, 2025
The food at Lapis was really great — flavorful, well-prepared, and definitely the highlight of the evening. The restaurant has a stylish and inviting atmosphere; I really liked the interior design. That said, the service felt a bit average — not unfriendly, but not particularly warm either, especially for a slightly higher-priced place. Cocktails were okay, wine was quite good. The noise level was on the louder side.
Igor Henrique
May 29, 2025
Easily one of the best meals we had in DC. We were in a group of 8 and shared all the dishes. Everthing was great, and I just forgot to take more pictures. The classic dumplings were excellent and I highly recommend. The palow (rice with lamp) was very different from any other rice place I ever tried. It was very tasty and memorable. The pumpkin Bolani was also amazing!
Taylor
Jun 02, 2025
Loved the atmosphere of the downstairs dining room! The portions are great to share, we got the starter tester flight to try one of each of the appetizers, they were wonderful…the botani flat bread was our favorite! Then we shared the Buranee bademjan (eggplant) and Gabuli palow (boneless lamb). The eggplant and sauce was amazing!! We loved the gabuli, but wished there was some more lamb. Overall, a lovely place! 😊
Lashawnda Becoats
Jun 03, 2025
A foodie friend recommended this spot but we didn’t think we’d get in…it was packed! Luckily we did (the staff was so friendly and accommodating) and the experience was worth the anticipation. The restaurant is much larger than we thought with multiple bars and seating downstairs. We ordered the sample appetizer which gave us the opportunity to try everything. We enjoyed the potato and onion appetizer the most. For my entree I ordered the okra stew which was hearty and flavorful. My boyfriend ordered the grilled steak, lamb and chicken. He loved every bite. We were too stuffed for dessert but would definitely try to coconut rice pudding. Lapis is a 10/10. We would definitely recommend as a must try while visiting Washington, DC.
Lapis in the Cafes/Restaurants category
Address: 1847 Columbia Rd NW,Washington, DC 20009
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Payment: cash
Pickup: order storage 24 hours
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