This all-day diner on Capitol Hill from chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno (Anju, Fried Rice Collective) has a devoted following with a line out the door to prove its popularity. No matter your preference, whether it’s a perfectly made puffin (Korean milk bread blueberry muffin), stacked turkey bacon BLT with a fried egg (a dish that uses smoked turkey from D.C.’s best BBQ joint 2Fifty), or a more traditional Korean comfort dish — fried egg with bean curds — this restaurant has got you covered. What we love most about this place is its playful attitude too. For instance, Pedialyte, Liquid IV, Gatorade, and coconut water are all on the menu for some rehydration after a night out with friends.

Back in 2017, when chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno met in Washington, D.C, there were few chefs who were bringing Asian cuisine, both Chinese and Korean, to the forefront. Nearly 8 years later, and the duo has launched 7 restaurants under 3 different brands, CHIKO, Anju, I Egg You and one catering service District Catering. While not all of them are Asian eateries, that’s what they’ve built their reputation on.

And the two chefs have been nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award as Outstanding Restaurateur, which honors chefs and entrepreneurs who demonstrate creativity, integrity and building community.