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    Sichuan Cocktail Bar

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    Sichuan cooking and serious cocktails share equal billing at this Dupont Circle spot, which holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and lands on Eater's list of D.C.'s top cocktail bars. The menu runs funky and affordable, with cumin lamb that arrives tender and vivid with spice. No reservations needed if you're happy at the bar, which always has room and is probably where the better conversations are happening anyway.

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    • Chile wontons

      “Try chile wontons, fried rice with lump crab, and mapo tofu alongside classic cocktails like daiquiris or creative drinks like a Chartreuse swizzle with tarragon, lime, green chartreuse, pineapple, and cacao.”

      Eater
    • Mapo tofu

      “while mapo tofu with ground beef, chili, garlic, scallion and Sichuan peppercorn is always a hit.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Cumin lamb

      “One dish to not miss is the cumin lamb.”

      Michelin Guide
    • La-Zi chicken

      “La-Zi chicken is braised and fried with sweet leeks, ginger, garlic and plenty of chili”

      Michelin Guide

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