SHIA Restaurant

Q: How is SHIA Restaurant restaurant rated?

SHIA Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Q: Is SHIA Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

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

4.7

21 Reviews

$50 and over

Korean

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
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, SHIA does not accommodate children in our dining experiences. **

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 802-5166
Website
http://www.shiarestaurant.org/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Edward Lee

Location
1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Area
Washington
Cross Street
On the corner of 4th St NE & Morse St NE
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NoMa / Gallaudet on the Red Line. Buses 90/92.
Additional
Vegan

Experiences

4 Course Pre-Fixe (Bar Only)
Multiple dates available
Join us at the bar for an exclusive $65 four-course tasting menu, crafted specifically for this intimate setting. These seats 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!
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 ($165 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.

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

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Stephanie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We only truly enjoyed 3/7 courses. Dare I say the interpretive bibimbop was my least favorite?! Service was standard for the price point. Ambiance also fine and what you'd expect. Basically accepted that we paid for the novelty and hype of Chef Lee post-Culinary Class Wars. The group next to us travelled all the way from north New Jersey. As DMV locals, we would not recommend traveling for the meal if you're looking to be blown away. Overall, we had a good experience but wouldn't return because of overall value.
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Ian
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I dined at Shia on 11/23, and while I was eager to support Chef Edward Lee after following his journey on Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, my experience left much to be desired. The main reason I chose Shia was for the chance to meet Chef Lee. However, figuring out whether he would actually be present at the restaurant was incredibly difficult. Despite multiple calls, I received vague and inconsistent responses from the staff. At times, they cited privacy concerns, while at other times, they seemed completely unaware of his schedule until the day of. It felt like there was a deliberate effort to avoid giving a clear answer, which left me feeling like just another number. I suspect this was to prevent cancellations, but for someone traveling from Richmond with the sole purpose of meeting him, this lack of transparency was frustrating and disappointing. The dinner itself was very expensive—$450 for two people with one drink and tip. Given this price point, I expected a higher level of service and consideration for guests with specific intentions. When I asked if I could leave my book at the restaurant to be signed at a later time, the staff initially said no because they couldn’t return it to me. When I offered to pick it up myself, the answer still was no. The moving goalposts only added to my frustration. While the food was good and the kitchen staff seemed pleasant, the overall experience was overshadowed by the lack of a system to accommodate fans like myself who visit with high hopes of meeting Chef Lee. I wish I could have left with positive memories, but unfortunately, I cannot. If you’re going solely for the food, you may enjoy your experience. However, if you’re a fan of Chef Lee hoping to meet him, be prepared for disappointment and little guidance from the restaurant.
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Jane
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, ambiance was VERY nice, and food was stellar! :)
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Eddie
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From my Beli review (rank #5 on Beli) Netflix Culinary Class Wars finalist/iron chef Edward Lee latest restaurant "Shia" As soon as you walk in, they seat you at the bar with your 1st course. When they're ready they walk you into the dining hall to chef's counter with your 2nd course and talk little bit about lee initiative. Shortly after you are seated to your table. Unfortunately Chef Edward Lee was not here today. Pumpkin Mandu - dumpling skin was fresh and was good, however chestnut sauce with pickled ginseng was ok. I honestly had doubts about Shia after this bite. Scallop and fried oyster ssam - best dish of the night. It was absolutely 🔥 the hot/cold worked in sync, the crunch/smokiness made it a memorable bite. Pine nut soondubu apple juk - broth itself was very bland, once you mix tangerine vinegar it was ok. Crab didn't have much flavor, the bite with mandu was decent. Each bite varied too much. Tuna bibimbap - the dish that everyone wants to try. The plate choice here does not make any sense to me, it should be swapped out with the dish they used for dessert. It was pretty good, nurungji plus the tuna worked well together. I rather have a caviar shot with the amount that was served. It was good but not memorable. Doenjang pork belly - again the plate choice here is questionable. Serving soup on a flat plate.. Kimchi was not sliced, and you can't cut it with your fork. Eating with pork belly was too salty and eating with clams was too bland. Poorly executed dish. VA rib eye - kalbi butter was 🔥 it slapped hard. Rib eye wasn't as tender as I expected it to be. The kimchi it was served with as banchan was wayyyyyy too sour. I was dumbfoundead that this passed as ok to be served.. Boricha ice cream - this was very good Service was top tier, clean table after every course. I'm not sure if it was due to Edward Lee not being here today, but it was very underwhelming experience.
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Jan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely wonderful experience! The food was incredible and so were the staff. Highly recommend the rib eye with the amazing kalbi butter :)
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Sehee
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we stepped in and to the moment we left, we were such well taken cared for. SHIA thought of every little detail. Not only was the food amazing but it truly was the people that made the difference. You could feel the warmth and genuineness shine through every person we interacted with. It was a cozy and intimate night we won't ever forget.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a privilege to dine with you this evening. We won’t take this night for granted, everything was amazing and we are so honored to meet Chef Edward Lee :) 10/10 experience 10/10 staff 10/10 food <3
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Alli
Portland
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best experience here! The food was outstanding and masterfully created. Everything from the flavors, textures, and presentation were all on point. Chef Lee and the entire staff are so friendly and delightful. Can’t wait to go back!
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Jack
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food. It was creative, and the alcohol pairing was all very good.
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Hope
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely LOVED this experience!! Thank you so much to Chef Lee and the team at Shia for being so warm and friendly.
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FAQs

SHIA Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

1252 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On the corner of 4th St NE & Morse St NE
Area
Washington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Korean, Contemporary Korean, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
NoMa / Gallaudet on the Red Line. Buses 90/92.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Edward Lee
Additional
Vegan

Website
http://www.shiarestaurant.org/
Phone number
(202) 802-5166

SHIA Restaurant

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

4 Course Pre-Fixe (Bar Only)

7 Course Pre-Fixe (Dining Room)

Menu

Dinner

Pumpkin Mandu

Scallop & Fried Oyster Ssam

Pine Nut Soondubu & Apple Juk

Sustainable Tuna "Bibimbap"

Doenjang Pork Belly

VA Ribeye with Kalbi Butter or Local Rockfish with Jujube Sauce

"Nurungji" Rice and Boricha Ice Cream

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is SHIA Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is SHIA Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information