Trip Savvy: The 10 Best Capitol Hill Restaurants

A former hot dog shop is now the scene of some of D.C.'s most creative Asian restaurants, served fast-casual style. The buzzy Chiko offers dishes like double-fried chicken wings, orange-ish chicken with candied mandarins, kimchi stew, and wok-blistered Chinese broccoli. Order a bunch of dishes to share (prices for entrees start at $9). Or you could try an interactive dining experience at the kitchen counter, with seatings at 6:00 or 8:30 for parties of 2 or 4. That costs $50 per person, excluding tax, tips, and beverages, and you can try everything the kitchen is dreaming up at the moment.