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Lapis

Afghan, Vegan Dumplings & Bolani

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Try the vegan leek dumplings, pumpkin bolani, or stuffed flatbread.
  • Good to know: Tell your server you're vegan and check sauces, since some contain milk.
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  • Book ahead for dinner; reviewers report that the restaurant gets busy, especially later in the evening.
  • Save room for sheer berenj, which reviewers praise as a vegan dessert.
  • Consider sharing several dishes; reviewers note that ordering multiple plates can add up.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sheer berenj, carrot and split pea dish and coconut milk rice pudding.

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Also dal, gulpee, naan, rice pudding, sabzi, samarok and shola.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, generous portions, good value and fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Brunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Lapis serves Afghan share plates, with vegan-friendly bolani, leek dumplings, pumpkin dishes and sheer berenj; roughly a third of the menu is reported vegan or adaptable. The candlelit dining rooms include a quieter downstairs area and livelier upstairs seating, and reservations are recommended for busy evenings; reviewers find prices on the high side.

Vegan menu

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1847 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday
10:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
split peas, kidney beans, lentils

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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