Hiraya Cafe

"Part all-day café, part cozy restaurant at night, Hiraya in DC’s H Street Corridor is a welcome addition to the District’s brunch scene. The frequent ‘90s and ‘00s playlists will have you bopping along, and the Filipino comfort food will absolutely hit the spot. Start with the Hiraya Special, which includes your choice of breakfast dish, pastry, and NA beverage for $25. We’re currently rotating between the calamansi ricotta toast and the brisket, egg, and cheese sandwich. Hiraya is also a reliable spot when you need to get in and out, so if you’re catching a train at Union Station or heading to a picnic in Lincoln Park, order ahead for brunch on the go." - mekita rivas, omnia saed, tristiana hinton

"Hiraya’s Thanksgiving package is now available for pre-order. The kit ($150 and serves 4-6) features a choice of smoked lechon turkey or a whole roasted duck, with sides like Hiraya’s buko pie, ube pandesal rolls, Caesar salad, and dirty heirloom garlic rice. Available for pick up on November 27 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Part all-day café, part cozy restaurant at night, Hiarya in DC’s H Street Corridor is a welcome addition to the District’s brunch scene. The frequent ‘90s and ‘00s playlists will have you bopping (and singing) along, and the Filipino comfort food will absolutely hit the spot. Start with the Hiraya Special, a really good deal that includes your choice of dish, pastry, and non-alcoholic beverage for $25. We’re currently rotating between the sumptuous calamansi ricotta toast and the brisket, egg, and cheese sandwich. Hiarya is also a reliable spot when you need to get in and out quick, so if you’re catching a train at Union Station or setting up a picnic with friends in Lincoln Park, order ahead for brunch on the go." - Mekita Rivas

"With an all-day cafe on the first floor and an elegant dining room with a tasting menu and three-course menu on the second floor, this new spot serves everything from duck adobo and guava cream danishes to foie gras-filled dumplings and cassava cake topped with smoked trout roe and crab fat. Chef Paolo Dungca tells his story of growing up in the Philippines in dishes with a modern interpretation. Be sure to make a reservation to try the upscale restaurant side." - Emily Venezky, Mekita Rivas

"H Street’s new-ish Filipino hot spot now offers a chef’s tasting menu from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday. The eight-course spread costs $145 each with an optional beverage pairing. The stylish dining area also features a bar with an a la carte menu." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb