Immigrant Food @ White House 1701 Pennsylvania
Lunch
Street Food
- Butternut Squash Soup$9.00
This warm wintery soup is a classic. It is savory and has a nice hint of sweetness. We top it off with a sweet & sour caramel made of sherry vinegar and dates, and throw in a few caramelized almonds for crunch.
- Shrimp Ceviche Verde$17.00
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano peppers, tostones
- Mezze Platter$17.00
Three dips of Muhammara, Labneh, Black bean Hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm zaatar naan.
- Tamarind BBQ Ribs$17.00
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili
- Belgian Fries$10.00
Seasoned to perfection, served with homemade aioli
- Venezuelan Tequeños$15.00
Traditional Venezuelan queso blanco wrapped in doug, with a sweet and spicy chili peanut dip.
- Greek Wings$16.00
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip
Bowls & Salads
- Madam VP’s Heritage Bowl$17.00
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
- Mumbai Mariachi$17.00
Falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
- Viet Vibes$16.00
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette. Contains peanuts in the sauce and as a topping!
- Immigrant Poke Bowl$17.00
Spring mix, sushi rice, poke salmon, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo.
- Miso Caesar Salad$13.00
Shiitake “bacon”, zesty wonton chips, nori, sesame
- West African Gumbo$17.00
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and “Alloco” (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
- Persian Plants & Peas$16.00
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
Sandwiches
- Old Saigon Sandwich$16.00
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
- The Havana Sandwich$17.00
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
- Falafel Sandwich$16.00
Falafel, lemon-tahini sauce, eggplant purée, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix.
- Classique Grilled Cheese$14.00
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
Desserts
- Latin flan$7.00
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).
- Alfajores$7.00
A traditional Latin American dessert made up of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with a sweet filling of dulce de leche. A great dessert or snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
- Tres Leches$7.00
Plate it Forward
Dinner
Street Food
- Greek Wings$16.00
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip
- Marinated Olives$8.00
Roasted garlic, thyme, chili flake
- Indian Samosas$15.00
Vegetable filling and chickpeas, tamarind chutney drizzle
- Venezuelan Tequeños$15.00
Traditional Venezuelan queso blanco wrapped in doug, with a sweet and spicy chili peanut dip.
- Shrimp Ceviche Verde$19.00
Chilled tomatillo lime broth, serrano peppers, tostones
- Tamarind BBQ Ribs$18.00
Toasted sesame , green onion, chili
- Belgian Fries$10.00
Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli
- Butternut Squash Soup$9.00
This warm wintery soup is a classic. It is savory and has a nice hint of sweetness. We top it off with a sweet & sour caramel made of sherry vinegar and dates, and throw in a few caramelized almonds for crunch.
- Mezze Platter$17.00
Three dips of Muhammara, Labneh, Black bean Hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm zaatar naan.
Bowls & Salad
- Miso Caesar Salad$13.00
Shiitake “bacon”, zesty wonton chips, nori, sesame
- Immigrant Poke Bowl$17.00
Spring mix, sushi rice, poke salmon, bean sprout, corn, cucumber salad, carrot, cilantro, korean mayo.
- Madam VP’s Heritage Bowl$17.00
In honor of Madam VP Kamala Harris, Jamaica and India join with coconut-milk curried chicken stew, chickpeas, potatoes, pineapples, plantains & a hint of spicy peppers, served over turmeric rice and baby spinach. Not available in a vegetarian option.
- West African Gumbo$17.00
West African shrimp/chicken gumbo, and “Alloco” (traditional plantains), served with a chili onion and tomato salad over healthy greens and turmeric rice. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast. Contains pistachio nuts! Not available in a vegetarian option.
- Mumbai Mariachi$17.00
Falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy!
- Persian Plants & Peas$16.00
A fusion take on traditional Iranian flavors, in collaboration with Tables Without Borders chef Taraneh Salehi. Warm chicken and split peas on kale and turmeric rice, salad Shirazi (tomatoes and cucumbers), goji berries, mint, with Kalamata olive and walnut dressing. Topped with almonds and crackle rice.
- Viet Vibes$16.00
Adobo spiced chicken on kale, rice noodles, broccoli, peanuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño, mango. Served with a pho vinaigrette. Contains peanuts in the sauce and as a topping!
Sandwiches
- Falafel Sandwich$16.00
Falafel, lemon-tahini sauce, eggplant purée, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix.
- Classique Grilled Cheese$14.00
Toasted French "Croque Monsieur" classic with Swiss cheese, ham and a dab of Mayo.
- Old Saigon Sandwich$16.00
Banh Mi with a twist! Adobo chicken, Asian slaw, chile garlic mayo and a drizzled Asian dressing on a pretty toasted baguette.
- The Havana Sandwich$17.00
Many have called it the "best Cuban sandwich in town"! It's hearty and filled with warm Swiss cheese and three types of tender pork on a toasted French Hoagie. Topped with dijonaise sauce, pickled onions and pickled pineapple.
Desserts
- Latin flan$7.00
A sweet, flan-like treat popular in Latin America! The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note. (Note: contains eggs).
- Alfajores$7.00
A traditional Latin American dessert made up of two round, sweet biscuits joined together with a sweet filling of dulce de leche. A great dessert or snack to enjoy with tea or coffee.
- Tres Leches$8.00
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Pineapple Matcha$7.00
Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.
- Agua de Jamaica$7.00
The traditional Latin American drink is a Hibiscus flower-infused water, refreshing and calming. Yum!
- Mint Limonana$7.00
Inspired by immigrants from the Middle East, this is the most refreshing drink you can imagine! Think: fresh mint, lemons, and honey. No added sugars!
- House-Made Ice Tea$5.00
- Coca Cola$5.00
- Diet Coke$4.00
- Jarritos Pineapple$4.00
- Jarritos Tamarind$4.00
- Jarritos Mandarin$4.00
- Btl Still Water Saratoga$4.00
- Btl Sparkling Water Saratoga$4.00
- Orange Juice$6.00
- Kyuri Kanzan$10.00
A tangy raspberry shrub is balanced with a hint of cucumber. Made with Ceder’s non-alcoholic Rose and Crisp Gins.
- Pina Colada$10.00
A play on the classic Pina Colada. Made with Ceder’s non-alcoholic Wild Gin, purple sweet potato extract
- Foni Negroni$13.00
- Coco Blossom$8.00
Coffee
Beer
- Lav Lager (RS)$8.00
- Rupee Lager (IN)$11.00
Brewed with premium rice, maize, malted barley, & three types of hops for an unforgettably smooth taste & finish.
- Polar Pilsener (VE)$8.00
Chef Enrique Limardo's favorite pilsner beer: Polar from - where else? - Venezuela.
- Pfanner Apple Cider (AT)$8.00
- Modelo Negra$9.00
- El Hefe Speaks$9.00
- Joint Resolution$9.00
Wine
Red
White
Bubbles
Donations
NGO Partners
- APALRC Donation$1.00
APALRC is one of the oldest and largest NGOs working with low-income Asian immigrants to offer legal assistance via hotlines and by traveling to communities around the DMV.
- AsylumWorks Donation$1.00
- Ayuda Donation$1.00
Established in 1973, Ayuda is one of Washington D.C.’s oldest NGOs providing legal, social and language access services to immigrants from all over the world.
- CAIR Coalition Donation$1.00
CAIR Coalition is the only organization in the area with a legal services program focused exclusively on assisting the more than 2,000 immigrant men, women, and children currently detained in jails and juvenile facilities in Maryland and Virginia.
- CARECEN Donation$1.00
CARECEN provides legal services, life-skills and civic education for thousands of Latino immigrants a year.
- One For All$1.00
Merchandise
T-Shirts
- Short Sleeve Size SMALL$20.00
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Short Sleeve Size MEDIUM$20.00
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Short Sleeve Size LARGE$20.00
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Short Sleeve Size XLARGE$20.00Out of stock
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Long Sleeve Size SMALL$20.00Out of stock
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Long Sleeve Size MEDIUM$20.00Out of stock
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Long Sleeve Size LARGE$20.00Out of stock
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.
- Long Sleeve Size XLARGE$20.00Out of stock
Black t-shirt "Immigrants Make America Great" You can choose short or long sleeve.