Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month in Mount Vernon Triangle!
Friday May 30, 2025
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May and before we head into June on Sunday, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight some of our incredible AANHPI businesses here in Mount Vernon Triangle! Check out the list below and thank you to our AANHPI community for being a major part of what makes MVT such a vibrant and diverse place to be!
Baan Siam
425 I Street NW
Frequently listed on Washingtonian‘s 100 Very Best Restaurants list and spotlighted in last year’s New York Times “The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington D.C. Right Now“, Baan Siam has become a mainstay of Mount Vernon Triangle’s diverse dining scene and continues to be a destination for anyone seeking to enjoy authentic, Northern Thai cuisine. Read our interview with Baan Siam Co-Owner & Executive Chef Jeeraporn Poksupthong, known affectionally by many as simply “Chef P’Boom, from our 2021 Women’s History Month celebration to learn more about the restaurant and make your reservations at baansiamdc.com.
Bar Chinois
455 I Street NW
Still holding the coveted title of “Best Bar” from last year’s RAMMY Awards, Bar Chinois transports diners to an authentic Chinese restaurant by way of Paris, France. Come for the half-off drinks and dollar dumplings at happy hour, and stay for the 1970’s Garlic Noodles and impeccable vibes.
Buddies Spa
317 H Street NW
Beyond being a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, Buddies Spa is also proudly owned by Kris Otto, a Vietnamese immigrant. Read our interview we did with him back in 2024 and book your next appointment at buddiesspa.com.
Mandu
453 K Street NW
2025 James Beard Finalist Chef Danny Lee helms Mandu with mom Chef Yesoon Lee. The modern Korean restaurant’s Michelin listing describes it best saying, “credit to Chef Yesoon Lee and her son Danny for showing this city that Korean cuisine is more than just bibimbap and barbecue.” Read more from our 2024 blog post highlighting Chef Danny’s appearance on NBC4 for AANHPI Heritage Month and book a table at mandudc.com.
Noble Cleaners
200 K Street, Suite 6 NW
Noble Cleaners is proudly owned and operated by Asian Americans. Read more about the business in our 2025 interview with General Manager Amber, claim your MVT Reward for 10% off your dry cleaning, and stop by 200 K Street NW Monday-Saturday!
RASA
485 K Street NW
Since opening its second ever location here in Mount Vernon Triangle back in August of 2020 (yes, right in the middle of the pandemic!) the fast-casual Indian concept has continued to grow and become a hub for connection, a celebration of culture, and a home for bold, fresh meals that tell a story with every bite. Stay tuned for some exciting menu updates coming later next month and remember to take advantage of their weekly $2 Mango Lassi Mondays and Wine Down Wednesdays deals!