Nothing helps to ease the struggles of living on a college working budget than having a parent come visit and offer to take you and a friend out for a nice, fancy dinner. That being said, DC is full of so many cheap and delicious eats that the “college working budget” hasn’t seemed that daunting.
After researching the array of interesting restaurants scattered across DC, I booked a reservation for my dad, Pam, and myself for SEI. Located at 444 7th ST NW in Penn Quarter, this Asian inspired tapas-style restaurant was exactly what I had in mind. The small-plates are inviting for both large and small groups and give you the opportunity to taste all of the flavors that SEI has to offer. If I haven’t convinced you yet, just ask Michelle Obama for her opinion – SEI’s gotten her seal of approval.
Here’s how we did SEI:
SOS Roll. Salmon, strawberries, avocado, miso orange sauce (left)
Kobe Tataki. Spicy crunch, watercress oil, red wine ponzu (right)
Wasabi Guacamole. Tofu, wonton chips.
Sashimi Pizza. Salmon, tuna, yellow tail, shrimp, salmon roe, wasabi aioli.
Deangaku Eggplant. Paneer, chat masala.
Sea Bass Sliders. Apricot chili glaze, havarti cheese, yuzu tartar.
Cost? Definitely a parent-in-town kind of meal, though if you’re looking for a lighter dinner the prices aren’t that outrageous. Small plates range from $5-10 while most sushi rolls are around $12.
Atmosphere? One of the coolest restaurants I’ve ever sat in – the restaurant is dimly lit with an intimate yet modern feel. Great for date night or fancy dinner out.
Best dish? Close call between the wasabi guacamole and the sea-bass slider. Although the other dishes that we ordered were good, I would highly advise either of these two when dining at SEI.
If you want to check out their menu before heading over:
SEI
Location: 444 7th St NW, Washington DC
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