Nestled a block from the White House in D.C., Immigrant Food serves vibrant global fusion bowls and cocktails within the quirky, interactive Planet Word Museum.
"The global gastroadvocacy group’s Planet Word, Ballston, and White House locations offer prime patio options fit for happy hour (Tuesday to Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in D.C., 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Virginia). New dishes from chef Ben Murray include shrimp ceviche and miso-honey glazed carrots, plus Turkish eggs, shakshuka, arepas for brunch-goers. The Planet Word outpost recently expanded its outdoor patio into a parklet for more outdoor dining spots." - Tierney Plumb, Abi Newhouse
"Immigrant Food’s locations at Planet Word and Ballston will be open for its Christmas Eve brunch. Culinary director and executive chef Ben Murray is offering specials like a chicken and Belgian waffles featuring a take on Immigrant Food’s signature Filipino fried chicken. Brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m and reservations can be made via Resy." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Downtown DC’s restaurant scene can feel like it caters more toward formal dinners and corporate cards than casual happy hours with colleagues. That’s why we love Immigrant Food, a vibey, chill restaurant in the basement of the city’s most fun museum, Planet Word. The low-ceilings and eclectic decor from around the world makes Immigrant Food feel more like the home of a world traveler than a restaurant. We like to come here after work for cocktails and wine from Georgia and Turkey, plus dumplings and other street food from around the world." - Madeline Weinfield
"The White House and Planet Word Immigrant Food spots are celebrating the occasion from March 21 until April 20. Japanese-born chef Ben Murray’s menu includes a new tuna poke ($17) made with strawberry ponzu, avocado, candied citrus, and pickled onion. To sip, the Coco Blossom mocktail ($8) is a tangy beverage made with blood orange juice, coconut water, coconut syrup, pineapple, lime, and honey. At its Planet Word locale only, the team serves a nutty and sweet iteration on a classic — an ube Manhattan cocktail ($16) made with whiskey, amaretto, Japanese plum vermouth, yuzu bitters, and ube extract." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Immigrant Food at Planet Word and The White House will be open on December 31 for a special brunch. Culinary director chef Ben Murray is serving festive dishes including a new Hong Kong-style French toast made with peanut butter, condensed milk, and homemade strawberry jam." - Vinciane Ngomsi
