Acclaimed chefs all agree that you get to know a place best by its food. If international travel isn’t an option, grab a seat at one of the following Annapolis restaurants that feature faraway flair. The cuisine that follows is diverse, interesting, and will wake up any palette. Best of all, most of these restaurants are downtown and locally owned.
Asian Restaurants
Tsunami, located at 51 West Street, features some of the best, inexpensive Asian cuisine in Annapolis. The lunch features options like $5 bowls: chicken green curry, sriracha macaroni and cheese, and miso udon with crab stick, tofu, and shiitake. Dinner is equally delicious and affordable, with choices like sea scallops seared in a wok served with lemongrass guava coulis and crab corn salsa for $28. Ahi tuna, mushroom and pork potstickers, and spring rolls populate the menu as well for around $12 each. Sushi is tasty option too; the sushi menu is loaded with classics and new twists with good cuts of fish and fresh ingredients. The sushi prices average to be about $8 per roll. Tsunami, like Lemongrass, is owned by the Kapow Restaurant Group, a trusted service here in Annapolis. Do yourself a favor and order lunch or dinner from Tsunami soon. Visit their site and Lemongrass’s at www.kapowgroup.com.
Lemongrass sits at 167 West Street, not too far from its sister restaurant Tsunami. Lemongrass provides Thai flair to downtown with dishes like lettuce wraps filled with grouper, lime, mint, and a spicy sauce. Fish cakes, mussels, duck salad, wontons, fried rice, and meat dishes are proudly displayed on the menu as well. As you would guess, several of the dishes feature lemongrass for a subtle flavor. Prices are comparable, coming to about $12 on average. Carry out is a great option for those busy nights when dining-in isn’t feasible. Go to the above site to see the full menu.
Yama Sushi Bar at 2049 West Street provides quickly prepared sushi for dine-in and carry-out. The sushi options are quite varied, with numerous fish, veggies, seaweed, roe, and sauces. Aside from sushi, Yama Sushi Bar supplies guests with salads, Japanese soups, noodle dishes, and even hot kitchen entrees. Prices range from $5-$25. The colorful food is both tasty and healthy. To learn more about the menu, visit www.yamasushibarmd.com.
Joss’s Cafe & Sushi Bar is a staple in downtown Annapolis, revered for its helpful service, tasty sushi, and satisfying kitchen entrees. Joss’s recently renovated and expanded their spot at 195 Main Street, allowing for even more happy guests. The menu provides fried tofu in a savory and sweet sauce, teriyaki, and of course, sushi rolls. The deep-fried rolls are exceptional and pair beautifully with warm, salty edamame. Most of the menu entries at Joss’s average at $10. Go to www.josssushi.com.
Nano Asian Dining is another sushi staple in downtown Annapolis. The easy-to-locate spot at 189 Main Street coupled with the efficient service makes Nano the ideal place to go for a quick bit to eat. The long sushi bar serves up philly rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and numerous specialty rolls. Entrees from the kitchen are available too, like ones that star pork, chicken, or beef. For more on Nano’s menu, head to www.nanoasiandining.com.
The Canton Restaurant, at 11 Ridgely Avenue, serves Annapolis a rather unexpected genre of food: Cantonese cuisine. Cantonese favorites like chow mein, spicy orange beef, lobster with bamboo shoots, and sesame chicken. Dishes cost about $11. Go to www.thecanontononline.com to read more.
Indian Restaurants
India’s at 257 West Street is located in Park Place, near The Westin and Fado’s Irish Pub. India’s is one of the only Indian restaurants in Annapolis, but this fact doesn’t translate to so-so cuisine. Dinner and lunch pack a punch of flavor with vegetable pakoras, spicy lentil dishes, stewed fish, and creamy chicken served with rice. The majority of dishes are served over basmati rice and alongside Indian flatbread called naan. The prices come to about $15 each. Visit www.indiasofannapolis.com for more on this authentic Indian hot spot.
French Restaurants
Cafe Normandie is right on Main Street, at spot 185. This gem has been serving up fresh, sustainable, classic French cuisine for over twenty years. The restaurant provides breakfast in the form of dishes like eggs with brioche toast; lunch in the form of ratatouille; and dinner in the form of seafood in creamy sauce and roast duck in raspberry sauce. The meals are all impeccable yet simple. Prices average at about $20. There are daily specials from which to choose as well. Go to www.cafenormandie.com to drool over the menu.
Caribbean Restaurants
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille Restaurant is known for its prime location on the Annapolis Harbor. However, the Caribbean-style food there should be equally as recognizable. For starters, there is the herb-encrusted mahi mahi, coconut shrimp, and even Pusser’s own surf and turf. These meals are best enjoyed on the expansive wooden deck that overlooks the Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Prices come to about $15 on average. Peruse the menu at www.pussersusa.com.
We wish you buon appetito in every language and for every flavor!
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