Teaism Dupont Circle

Occupying a turn-of-the-20th-century neoclassical building on a tree-lined street, Teaism has a lovely rustic interior. A display kitchen and tandoor oven dominate the sunny downstairs room, which offers counter seating along a wall of French windows that open in warm weather. Upstairs seating is on banquettes and small Asian stools at handcrafted mahogany tables. The restaurant also sells tea-related gifts.

The tea list's 25 aromatic blends are from India, China, and Japan. On the menu is light Asian fare served on stainless-steel plates or in lacquer lunchboxes (one Japanese bento box holds teriyaki salmon, cucumber-ginger salad, a scoop of rice with seasoning, and fresh fruit -- all for $8.75). Other dishes include Thai chicken curry with sticky rice and a buffalo burger with Asian slaw. Baked jasmine crème brûlée and salty oat cookies are favorite desserts. Teaism is also popular at breakfast, when ginger scones and cilantro eggs and sausage are on tap. Note: Other locations include Teaism Lafayette Square, 800 Connecticut Ave. NW (tel. 202/835-2233), near the White House, and Teaism Penn Quarter, 400 8th St. NW (tel. 202/638-6010), which is the only branch that serves beer, wine, and cocktails.

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