Karravaan

I like that this restaurant is in the cut! Reclusiveness is my new vibe. This place matched my energy. I loved the decor. The host seated us at the bar immediately upon arrival. We came to tryout happy hour. The fries came out first. They were more potato wedges. I appreciate them being HOT wedges. I wish they had a little more truffle and sauce. Next was the cauliflower bites. They were prepared well, I enjoyed. Last was the lamb sliders and the chicken shawarma. The presence on fresh herbs in both dishes was very impressive. I loved the authenticity of both dishes. I would order again.

Great time! Nicco was really helpful and super sweet! The drinks are amazing! Naan was not traditional but more doughy like pita, and soo good! The steak is phenomenal. We also had duck and butter chicken, both good. Octopus is a little too smokey(sauce) but still nice and cooked crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! We loved the beignets and opted for only cardamom ice cream. So good! We have reservations for May to try everything else.

This is definitely one of my favorite places in DC. Starting with the hamachi, despite the crudo being slightly lukewarm, but the complexity of the flavor and texture was still well balanced. The bread with green onion and garlic butter was absolutely amazing. I wish I had more of those. Grilled octopus was pleasantly softs and the sauce though heavy, was balanced off with cherries tomatoes and grillled leeks. Mushroom Biryani was also great, but nothing in particular that stood out. Service and ambiance were both great. Would def come back

I think I’m at a loss for words on the let down of this restaurant…Silk Road journey screams flavor, depth, variety. While there was variety in the menu items, not one stood out. Khachapuri: 3.5/5. Good. Regular. Did not get a hint of chili oil Lebanese Fish Kofta: 4/5 tasty, and good portion. Supposed to be on a bed of labneh, but there was hardly a smear on the plate. When I requested extra, the waiter was happy to bring extra. Good combination. Tamarind bbq lamb chops: 2/5 I was pleasantly surprised at the size and meatiness of the lamb chops. This could have been a hit if there was actual flavor and the chops were not so tough🫠. I was shaking the whole table trying to cut it. The accompanying curry lentils had curry powder, nothing else. Not creamy, no depth. Forbidden Duck: 4/5 Duck was tender and well cooked. It was good. Nothing to write home about. Midori Cocktail: 5/5 now this was a hit!! Well crafted and flavorful. Cafe cocktail: 0/5 apparently they ran out 🤷🏽‍♀️ and could not try. Beautiful restaurant. No parking, it’s Union market. Closest garage is still a walk in heels when dressing for the occasion.