Pom Pom

"The white-brick facade and minimalist design of Himitsu prepares your senses to focus on the flavorful experience that lies ahead. This intimate Japanese-inspired restaurant manages the balance of herbs, acidity, and freshness so that every sip and bite is full of texture and flavor. The Finding Nori cocktail is a refreshing combination of toasted nori seaweed, rum, lime and manzanilla sherry, and the fish roe in the bright Hamachi Crudo of yellowtail literally pops in your mouth. Himitsu has only 24 seats so reservations are recommended; however, walk-ins may score a seat at the bar where they can watch the magic of food and drink preparation unfold."

"Today, D.C. is full of Southeast Asian success stories that have customers lining up and, in some cases, paying fine dining prices. Places like Pho Viet, Thip Khao, Bad Saint, Himitsu, Purple Patch, and Baan Thai (now Baan Siam) have helped lay the groundwork for Thamee." - Simone Jacobson

"Himitsu was a 24-seat restaurant where Kevin Tien previously worked before moving on to Emilie's. It was named Eater D.C. Restaurant of the Year and also recognized by Food & Wine. Tien turned over sole ownership of Himitsu to his partner Carlie Steiner." - Gabe Hiatt

"Pom Pom, Petworth’s whimsical, globe-trotting replacement to Himitsu, will not reopen after the pandemic." - Tierney Plumb

"While cuisine-hopping small plates restaurant Pom Pom and the Dos Mamis bar are closed during D.C.’s dine-in ban, Steiner has started an online business that sells to-go packages of wine bottles branded with comical themes." - Tierney Plumb