Deborah Lee Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 I made my introduction with Shouk's Falafel Bowl with add-on Schug, Harrisa and Hummus (not in photo). Crazy good especially with the Hummus, which takes it over the top. I can't go back to pita! Next, I look forward to trying out the Falafel Bowl with 1/2 mixed greens and 1/2 rice & lentils. Eating my veggies has never tasted so good. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 On January 17, 2019, Shouk debuted BASTA, an Israeli street food stand in Union Market. BASTA is offering 2 menu items: Shawarma and Falafel. Both can be served in a pita or in a bowl with rice & lentils or mixed greens. Shawarma is a NEW menu item and a true game changer. So crazy delicious that it surpasses the meat version. I could eat this every day. The photo below shows how It is brilliantly composed of Oyster Mushrooms, Pickled Green Cabbage, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Arugula, Tahini in a bowl with my choice of fresh mixed greens + add-on Schug. Chef Dennis Friedman is genius! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 UPDATE: SHOUK's Oyster Mushroom Shawarma is no longer available at BASTA in Union Market, but currently available at both SHOUK locations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, dslee said: UPDATE: SHOUK's Oyster Mushroom Shawarma is no longer available at BASTA in Union Market, but currently available at both SHOUK locations. We went to Mount Vernon last Saturday, looking for the Shawarma, but they didn't have it (it wasn't on the menu, and the cashier said they had it only at Union Market). However, the Falafel (both in a bowl, on rice-and-lentils, and in a pita) and the Hummus were terrific. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 59 minutes ago, DonRocks said: We went to Mount Vernon last Saturday, looking for the Shawarma, but they didn't have it (it wasn't on the menu, and the cashier said they had it only at Union Market). However, the Falafel (both in a bowl, on rice-and-lentils, and in a pita) and the Hummus were terrific. The Shawarma is NOW available at BOTH Shouk locations: Mt Vernon Triangle and Union Market District. BASTA by Shouk inside Union Market is currently serving ONLY Falafel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, dslee said: The Shawarma is NOW available Emphasis on NOW - got it, thanks. I'd have a tough time choosing between Shouk and Chaia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 3:28 PM, DonRocks said: Emphasis on NOW - got it, thanks. I'd have a tough time choosing between Shouk and Chaia. You are welcome. For me, I choose Shouk every time. For Mexican and with vegetarian options, I'm waiting for Amparo Fondita from Christian Irabién Gamboa to open at La Cosecha, the new Latin American Market in Union Market District. Article by PoP: La Cosecha “mercado. arte. cultura | Opening Summer 2019” in Union Market. Last Summer, I visited Christian Irabién Gamboa's insanely delicious pop-up 9 times in a 8-week period at District Space. Lots of Seafood and Vegetarian offerings. Tortillas made with nixtamalized organic heritage corn by Manos de Maíz is a revelation. The BEST and only Mexican food I will eat in DC to date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 BASTA by Shouk inside Union Market DC debuts a new menu item. The BEST Falafel Hummus Bowl in the city. So delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 In awe of how Shouk keeps innovating! 2 new TASTY dishes debut on the menu: GOLDA'S SALAD mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrot, radish, red cabbage, potato, chickpeas, dried cranberries, pickled turnip, za’atar-tahina vinaigrette HUMMUS SALAD hummus, cherry tomato, cucumber, radish, sweet potato, roasted cauliflower, pickled red cabbage, chickpeas, tahina, olive oil & lemon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapy Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I went there yesterday between sessions at the National Book Festival. I had a side order of falafel and fries. The falafel was excellent it had a crunchy exterior and a creamy, soft interior. I liked the tahina sauce and harissa. The vegan labneh wasn't as great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 This week Shouk rolled out an expanded menu of Hummus bowls (Classic, Falafel, Shawarma and Veggie) and Spice Fries. Beyond excited, I can't wait to try them all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 Shouk's red lentil soup is back on the menu! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 From November 19, 2019, Washington Post Review: Virtue is the secret ingredient at the exceptional Shouk Chef Dennis Friedman is genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 You guys talked me into Shouk for lunch today. Walked over and got mushroom shawarma on pita and a felafel snack. Delicious. Not cheap ($17) but really good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 2:27 PM, DonRocks said: We went to Mount Vernon last Saturday, looking for the Shawarma, but they didn't have it (it wasn't on the menu, and the cashier said they had it only at Union Market). However, the Falafel (both in a bowl, on rice-and-lentils, and in a pita) and the Hummus were terrific. We went back to Shouk today, and it wasn't merely disappointing compared to our previous visit; it was bad on absolute terms. We ordered independently, and very poorly, as both main items had the exact same ingredients. A Mushroom Shawarma ($11) in a bowl, with rice and lentils, was visually indistinguishable from a Shawarma Hummus ($12), to the point where we couldn't tell which was which - they're pretty much the same dish. Aside from that, they were gloppy and sloppy, and neither of us finished half of our food. A side order of Falafel Balls ($4.75) was slightly overcooked and very salty, but otherwise very good, and the pita that came with the hummus was excellent. I asked my dining companion if she thought the food was merely "not very good," or "bad," and she said it was right on the border of "bad" - her litmus test being that if this was the first time she'd ever eaten here, she wouldn't give a second thought to returning (and we both really enjoyed our previous visit here). I whispered quietly, shortly after getting our food, "If I had to eat this every meal, I'd kill myself" - other than dipping the pita in a bit of hummus, there was nowhere to turn. The restaurant was humming, the kitchen was fully staffed, and everyone was quite tuned-in and friendly, so I'm not sure why today was such a miss. I love what Shouk is trying to do, and I hope this was just an off-moment for them - even though this is fast-casual dining, the food still needs to be cleaner and more delineated than what it was this afternoon (at least if it's going to attract diners from Virginia, which surely isn't their target audience (unless they end up opening in Virginia)). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty L. Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 6 hours ago, DonRocks said: We went back to Shouk today, and it wasn't merely disappointing compared to our previous visit; it was bad on absolute terms. ... The restaurant was humming, the kitchen was fully staffed, and everyone was quite tuned-in and friendly, so I'm not sure why today was such a miss. I love what Shouk is trying to do, and I hope this was just an off-moment for them - even though this is fast-casual dining, the food still needs to be cleaner and more delineated than what it was this afternoon (at least if it's going to attract diners from Virginia, which surely isn't their target audience (unless they end up opening in Virginia)). I got the burger yesterday and it was better than other things I've had there--but not exceptional. I, too, love what they're trying to do, and DSLee and Tim Carman are to be trusted, but perhaps it's simply not to my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 I just heard that Shouk is rolling out a new menu item in about 10 days. I'm beyond excited and have a hunch it's going to be a huge hit! So in awe of how Shouk keeps innovating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Beyond excited for the debut of this genius creation: Fried Shouk'n! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 18 hours ago, Deborah Lee said: Beyond excited for the debut of this genius creation: Fried Shouk'n! Looks good! My office is moving to Shouk's block next year. Very psyched! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Since it's debut, I have enjoyed Dennis Friedman's genius creation the Fried Shouk'n many times. Finally had the patience to take a photo of this Fried Shouk'n w/ extra Harissa Mayo. I ordered a 5-ounce container of the Harissa Mayo + 8-ounce container of Tahina from the Shouk Pantry online so I could keep in the refrigerator as go-to condiments. Since then, Shouk has added more delicious and convenient pantry items online for purchase. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pras Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Had food delivered through their hood drop, with a drop off location a few doors down from my house. Wife and I each had the oyster mushroom schwarma, daughter had falafel. Everyone was very happy with our selections. I thought the flavors were very good and bright. The pita is amazing. The sandwiches are definitely overstuffed and a full meal. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob Wells Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Deborah Lee said: Is Fried Shouk'n still on the menu? As soon as I get back downtown, I want to try that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Lee Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Bob Wells said: Is Fried Shouk'n still on the menu? As soon as I get back downtown, I want to try that! Yes, both Shouk locations are offering the Fried Shouk’n. I recommend it in the pita with harissa mayo if you are good with spicy. Also the Shouk’n nuggets are amazing with harissa mayo! Better than chicken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Deborah Lee said: Yes, both Shouk locations are offering the Fried Shouk’n. I recommend it in the pita with harissa mayo if you are good with spicy. Also the Shouk’n nuggets are amazing with harissa mayo! Better than chicken. Thanks, harissa mayo sounds great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBullitt Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I took a walk today and saw a sign on the window of the store next to Mom's Organic Market in Rockville (Nebel St. and Randolph Rd.) that said Shouk is opening a location there. Also on their website https://shouk.com/pages/location This is a nice development for me- when I worked downtown, I would go to the location on K St. Now that I'll likely be teleworking most days till I retire, I will be able to walk less than a mile for their tasty food. Besides Mom's, there's a good Mediterranean store (Asadur's Market) in that shopping ctr., a hot pot place, and across the street, Dana Bazaar (Indian and Sri Lankan groceries- they may still have moringa seedlings, the miracle tree http://www.fao.org/traditional-crops/moringa/en/). Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcreek Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 10:51 PM, SilverBullitt said: I took a walk today and saw a sign on the window of the store next to Mom's Organic Market in Rockville (Nebel St. and Randolph Rd.) that said Shouk is opening a location there. Also on their website https://shouk.com/pages/location I was grocery shopping on Dec. 4 and noticed that Shouck was open next to MOM's at 5568 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatruneat Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Stopped by Shouk on K St. earlier this week and picked up a Shouk'n Caesar Salad for a late lunch. When I first looked at the salad I thought it was a pretty small portion for the $12.50 but I ended up not even being able to finish the salad, and I was starved. The fried shouk'n was really good, nice and crispy but not too crisp. I think there was a whole head of oyster mushroom in my salad. Would definitely get a side of shouk'n nuggets by itself next time because the shrooms were that good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 6/9/2020 at 9:45 AM, Bob Wells said: Thanks, harissa mayo sounds great! I just realized I never reported back and I am going to Shouk on Tuesday. Here's what I said on Yelp last October: "Finally made it back to Shouk so I could try the Fried Shouk'n. Delish! Got the greens-grains bowl with oyster mushrooms, cauliflower, and felafel. What a meal! Two meals in fact, really filling food. Harissa Mayo was the perfect condiment. Kudos!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 6/9/2020 at 9:45 AM, Bob Wells said: Thanks, harissa mayo sounds great! Just to circle back, I went for the mushroom shawarma sandwich and got a cup of harissa mayo for dipping. BOOM. Having made one visit to my new office only because my boss was having that excellent team holiday dinner at Yardbird, I will now make a second when the Silver Line extension finally opens -- only so I can have another lunch at Shouk. It's that good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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