Best Dishes D.C. Editors Ate This Week: October 9 | Eater DC

"As a year-round tom yum soup fan, I’ve quickly learned that not all are created equal. The fiery version at H Street’s Tiki Garden Thai Street Food is on point and didn’t skimp on the vegetables bobbing inside. A quartet of steamed dumplings come jam-packed with chicken, pork, and shrimp. I only wish I ordered an extra container of its sweet soy for later. Even though I did delivery, I can attest its sit-down sanctuary — complete with a patio, tropical cocktails in fish-shaped glassware, and fun tiki decor — is a great escape from the city. And its current government shutdown special is a good one: Along with a 15-percent discount for federal employees, kids can eat for free." - Tierney Plumb