EN Asian Bistro And Sushi Bar, Germantown

Visitors to EN Asian Bistro And Sushi Bar can't help but widen their eyes when met with the sight of spicy General Tso shrimp and specialty sushi rolls stuffed with roasted duck. It's tempting to order the first thing listed on the menu, and those who are patient will have a difficult time choosing from dishes that put an experimental twist on the culinary traditions of Thailand, China, and Japan.

At the sushi counter, chefs prepare more than 35 varieties of fresh sashimi and specialty rolls. Meanwhile, the spicy aromas of Thai chicken and Mongolian beef fill the air. And yet some of the bistro's most unusual dishes don't include meat at all—EN's chefs specialize in turning vegetables into imitation chicken, beef, and dragon, all of which serve as the base for their vegan interpretations of traditional dishes.