Al Dente Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I often think back fondly of my trip through the wilds of Afghanistan where I lost my corkscrew. Having to subsist on nothing but food and water, I found a great little diner that served up an awesome corned beef hash. Anyone know the name of the joint? Have you found anything like it in these parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I often think back fondly of my trip through the wilds of Afghanistan where I lost my corkscrew. Having to subsist on nothing but food and water, I found a great little diner that served up an awesome corned beef hash. Anyone know the name of the joint? Have you found anything like it in these parts? I think all the Tastee Diners serve corned beef hash. It's just canned Hormel (ou equivalent, as they say in the fine-print of rental-car advertisements in France, e.g., "Peugeot 305 (ou equivalent) 45€"), spatula'd on a flat-top, but it gets occasionally crispy if they burn it just right. I'd bet most of the genuine greasy-spoons (29 Diner, Linda's Cafe, Bob and Edith's) serve their own rendition; you might be able to find something similar made with kabob-meat at Georgetown Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Most Jewish-style delis will have corned beef hash, but rather than the canned stuff, they actually chop up their corned beef to make it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Hank's Oyster Bar has a good corned beef hash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 The Tune Inn on Capitol Hill does a surprisingly good homemade corned beef hash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Belly Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Another surprisingly good rendition -- Celebrity Deli in Cabin John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Personally I cannot stand the stuff, but my wife is mad for it. Unfortunately, the closest version that she has found that she considers palletable is at Blackstone’sin Beauford, SC (WC would not appreciate the lack of tipples on the menu), but I do look forward to sharing some of these suggestions to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 It's just canned Hormel I ASM'ed a show once where I had to plate up the canned stuff every performance for a character...the poor kid playing the role was really upset that he'd actually have to take a few bites of it (it tended to congeal), so I starting nuking it just before it had to go on. Suffice it to say, I'm permanently traumatized. At least by the Hormel; maybe one day I'll work up the guts to try the homemade version without having flashbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Another surprisingly good rendition -- Celebrity Deli in Cabin John. How recently? Numerous changes in management/ownership has turned up more bad meals than good in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nick's Diner in Wheaton. Probably canned but with really good greasy home fries and nicely browned. Fried eggs too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Jack's Place in Alexandria has what I think it is a great version (and I'm not normally a big fan of the stuff). They make their own corned beef and cook the hash to order. You might have to wait for a seat, but it's worth the wait. Alas, they are no longer open on Sundays, but there's the other 6 days of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Ann Arbor is closer than Qandahar, so try Zingerman's. Best I recall, but that was long ago. Here in DC have only done City Diner (?? the place that shows movies from the 40s-70s) and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I enjoy Tunnicliff's version in Eastern Market. It's a good, greasy hangover cure for sure and a huge portion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Royal on St. Asaph Street has a pretty good version on the Sunday breakfast buffet. Looks homemade, taste's homemade. Can't say for sure it really is, but it definitely fills the Corned Beef Hash urge and you can eat all you want (or about 2 tablespoons in my case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Virginia Kitchen and Amphora in Herndon both have it on the menu, and neither version appears to be from a can - the chunks are different sizes, and there are carrots and things. My dad liked Virginia Kitchen's version, so that's a pretty good sign; count me among the traumatized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 After having the BEST corned beef hash of my entire life (and I have had a lot of it) at Amore Breakfast in Ogunquit, Maine last fall, I'd love to know what DC or MD place makes the best rendition of this so I can give it a whirl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Brooklyn's Deli in Potomac. Hands down, best I've ever had, including (name your deli) in NYC. With a couple of over easy eggs on top, and the best rye toast for 100 miles, it's worth a drive across town. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Brooklyn's Deli in Potomac. Hands down, best I've ever had, including (name your deli) in NYC. With a couple of over easy eggs on top, and the best rye toast for 100 miles, it's worth a drive across town. Strong words. I must investigate. Oh damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Mike's Deli at Lazy Sundae has Two Eggs, Any Style With House Made Corned Beef Hash with Toast (I get wheat) which is my local reference standard - it's grilled on the flat top, and is truly satisfying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I like corned beef hash. In my book though the DGS pastrami hash knocks the stuffing out of any corned beef hash I've had. Most times I'm at DGS for brunch with someone different I'll order the pastrami hash. They try it. They rave and want more. I'm so reluctant to share it. Its occurred at least 5 times!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar965 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm far from an expert cook but enthusiasm and diligence have helped me develop some decent technique. Corned beef hash falls into a very small category. It's something I almost never order out since I can make a very good version at home. Now, great corned beef on the other hand? Totally different matter and what I mistakenly thought DanielK had raved about upthread. Guess this will save some driving in terms of Brooklyn's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 As I recall in the DC area, Dino's Grotto is by far my favorite. But that DGS hash is on my list. I love corned beef hash, but my complaint with most places around here is not crispy enough potatoes. I am sure I have had the one at Green Pig Bistro and it sounds like something they would do well, but I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza man Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I make my own corned beef hash. It's very good. First I make corned beef Next I slice some potato, thinly some yellow or sweet onion Sweet has always been the crowd favorite I use yellow Now cook everything together for a long time put a lid on it flip stuff over from time to time cook If you can flatten it into a pancake it's ready cool cook Corned Beef Hash pancakes until they are crispy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Once more into the breach with DGS pastrami hash. This is by far my favorite and just crushes any corned beef hash I've had. Autumn is upon us. Hash is one of my favorite meals to cook. Its good for a longish breakfast, lunch, brunch of course, dinner and of course left overs. Great, in my mind with a lot of dicing, slicing, and spicing. Open to many variations; salmon or other fish is excellent....they don't always need to be meats. It doesn't always need eggs in my book. I'll do pastrami hash this season. If its half as good as that of DGS I'll be pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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