SHIA Restaurant

4.9

96 Reviews

$50 and over

Korean

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2 people

6 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy

SHIA (shee-uh) is a modern Korean fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C., dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Our tasting menu-only experience spotlights the intersection of local agriculture and premium Hansik ingredients, using fresh, seasonal elements with minimal manipulation to honor the environment. As a non-profit restaurant, SHIA is more than just a dining destination; it’s a platform for tackling key challenges in the restaurant industry, from environmental responsibility to fair labor practices and culinary heritage preservation.

**Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed, and his availability is not given to the team or guests.**

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Location
1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone number
(202) 802-5166
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Edward Lee

Experiences

7 Course Pre-Fixe (Dining Room)
Multiple dates available
Welcome to SHIA, where each dish is a celebration of Korean-inspired flavors and meticulous craftsmanship. Our seven-course tasting menu ($185 per person) invites you on a culinary journey that blends tradition with innovation, highlighting the season’s finest Hansik ingredients. SHIA will plant the seed for innovation in the restaurant industry, conducting on-site, real-time research with in-house researchers and university partners to solve for zero-gas kitchens, zero plastics and waste reduction. We invite you to relax, savor, and let us guide you through an evening of discovery. Thank you for allowing us to share this experience with you—it’s an honor to have you at our table. **Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed!**
5 Course Pre-Fixe (Lounge Only)
Multiple dates available
Join us in the lounge for an exclusive $90 five-course tasting menu, crafted specifically for this intimate setting. These seats (lounge + bar) offer a distinct experience, separate from our dining room, allowing you to enjoy a curated selection of seasonal dishes in a more relaxed, up-close atmosphere. Perfect for those seeking a taste of SHIA with a unique perspective—these seats are limited, so reserve yours today! **Please Note: Chef Lee's appearance is not guaranteed!**
Drinks & Bites In The Lounge (NOT A TASTING MENU)
Multiple dates available
Unwind in our cozy lounge with expertly crafted cocktails, fine wines, and spirit-free creations paired with a selection of elevated small bites sold à la carte. Perfect for a relaxed evening or casual gathering, this experience offers a taste of modern elegance in every sip and bite. Our Current Menu Offerings: Tuna Hwe: Gochujang, Yuja, Winter Mu, Geumgyul, Crispy Gim Chips. Local Oysters: Green Plum Mignonette and Gim. Matdongsang Fries: Crispy Peanut Candy Fries, Barley & Candied Peanut Milkshake. *This is not a coursed tasting menu - à la carte only. We cannot modify our à la carte options to accommodate allergies. Please reach out to the restaurant via OpenTable to confirm allergens present in the items available for the evening of your reservation if you have any concerns. Thank you for reading! *

What 96 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambience
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Service
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambience
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

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SHIA Restaurant in DC offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "emaculate" service. Guests rave about the creative Korean American flavors and the "amazing" tasting menu. Chef Edward Lee's personal touch and dedication to sustainability impress diners. The ambiance is inviting, making it ideal for special occasions.

96 Reviews

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AFoodie
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s amazing! Chef Lee has a creative way in working hard-to-find Korean ingredients into his dishes. Those dishes work really well for people who like Asian food but I can also see the dishes work with a wide range of taste buds.
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Laura
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience, the food, the service, and the location was amazing! We already have our reservation in for next month.
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Andre
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and delicious as well! I will definitely be back
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Yu
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and food was amazing! The whole experience was absolutely a treat for us; every dish was a work of art. This probably isn’t the experience for you, though, if you are not into Korean spices/not open to exploring Korean.
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Aubree
VIP
Washington DC
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely amazing experience. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and Jeff the bar manager was amazing at recommending drink options to pair with our experience. His knowledge and great cocktails made the experience phenomenal. We had such a great time and plan to return for the full tasting course.
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Byoung
Corpus Christi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much Shia. It was so good (and little pricey 😵‍💫), definitely worth a visit!!
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Youri
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Their service was exceptional and the menu was great! Strangely pleasant experience that reminded me of home-cook meals at the fine dining restaurant.
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Joseph
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
For someone familiar with Korean cuisine, many of the flavors will be well known. But for those who haven’t had the chance, the seven course meal will introduce you to many quintessential, concentrated tastes that you would find in Korean households, restaurants and convenience stores. The savory dishes were exceptionally savory, the seafood dishes captured a true oceanic flavor and the sweet dishes made you want more. A wonderful experience overall, if not somewhat expectable. There was perhaps a lack of ingenuity as the flavors and the overall experience felt like safe choices and similar to experiences at restaurants of comparable quality. A beautiful meal, but maybe in need of something a little more special to be an outstanding experience. The staff was extremely attentive and courteous, though we were held up at the front door for a few minutes when they were unable to find our booking. The host had what was perhaps an appropriate level of snobbery as they seemed more inclined to ask us to leave rather than continue trying to find the reservation.
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joosung
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was awesome! It was such a nice experience. Thanks for the gift. I love it :)
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Angie
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded our expectations. Every dish was colorful and rich in flavor. Would love to come back!
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SHIA Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

6 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 802-5166
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Edward Lee

SHIA Restaurant

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

7 Course Pre-Fixe (Dining Room)

5 Course Pre-Fixe (Lounge Only)

Drinks & Bites In The Lounge (NOT A TASTING MENU)

Menu

Dinner

Scallop and Fried Oyster Ssam

Black Sesame Guksu

Mul Hwe

Doenjang Pork Belly

Roseda Kalbi-Braised Short Rib

What 96 people are saying

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