Bantam King – Japanese
Neon lights cast a playful glow over this high-energy haunt, where the air is thick with the savory steam of simmering chicken broths and the irresistible crunch of golden fried chicken. Silky bowls of ramen showcase deeply flavorful poultry-based stocks, while plates of Nashville-style fried chicken offer a fiery, crisp contrast to the delicate textures of gyoza and rice enriched with savory chicken drippings. It is a bold celebration of all things poultry, blending whimsical retro charm with a mastery of comfort food that leaves every guest feeling thoroughly warmed from the inside out.
501, G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001-2615 +12027332612 https://bantamking.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Bantam King
Dairy-Free at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Pulled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Pulled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mochi Ice Cream (Double), Nitamago and Spice Bomb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice with Onsen Egg, Pulled Chicken and Onsen Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Pulled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Ginger Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Pulled Chicken and Onsen Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bantam King
Bantam King in Washington has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soto Premium Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Spice Bomb and Ginger Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bantam King
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Tantanmen | 71 g | 52.5 g |
| Roasted Chicken Quarter | 14.7 g | 49.4 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Nori | 9.4 g | 28.9 g |
| Spicy Miso Ramen | 0 g | 28.8 g |
| Rice with Onsen Egg | 19.8 g | 26.5 g |
| Curry Snow Fried Chicken Plate | 63.2 g | 24.1 g |
| Rice with Chicken Drippings | 19.8 g | 19.7 g |
| Miller High Life | 2.6 g | 18.5 g |
| Pulled Chicken | 0 g | 15.6 g |
| Onsen Egg | 0.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Spice Bomb | 4.3 g | 7.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Ramen Menu
All ramen is finished with wine spray (can be omitted for Halal). Topped with pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, and nori.
- Shio Ramen - $17: Salt-based broth, ginger, scallions, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $18: Soy sauce broth, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $18: Miso, sesame seeds, chicken paitan stock, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $19: Shiro miso, chilies, peanuts, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Tantanmen - $19: Soy, sesame, spice powder, chilis, bok choy, onion, impossible burger, tempeh, chili oil, chili threads, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Chicken & Sides
- Nashville Fried Chicken Plate - $17: Nashville hot chicken oil, spice mix, rice with chicken drippings, dinner roll, pickles, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Snow Fried Chicken Plate - $17: Onion sauce, Japanese curry powder, Vidalia onions, rice with chicken drippings, dinner roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.75: Steamed chicken dumplings, chili oil, sesame seeds, cilantro (4 pcs) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Chicken Drippings - $4.5: White rice, chicken drippings, butter, soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Onsen Egg - $5.25: White rice, slow cooked egg, soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Extra Toppings
- Nitamago - $2.25: Marinated soft-boiled egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Onsen Egg - $1.75: Poached egg in shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Spice Bomb - $1: BK chili paste Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Butter - $0.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pulled Chicken - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Naruto - $0.5: Japanese fish cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Greens - $0.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Corn - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Nori - $1: Dried seaweed sheets (2 pcs) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Extra Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Roasted Chicken Quarter - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie - $5.5: Valrhona chocolate, rendered chicken fat
- Mochi Ice Cream (Single) - $2.25: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mochi Ice Cream (Double) - $3.75: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Iced Coffee Time - $4: New Orleans style cold brew, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hojicha-Mint Sweet Tea - $4: Dark roasted green tea, mint, sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Kids Juice - $3: Apple, orange, or cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Topo Chico - $5: Sparkling mineral water
- Coke - $3.75: 12oz can
- Diet Coke - $3.75: 12oz can
- Sprite - $3.75: 12oz can
- Ginger Ale - $3.75: 12oz can Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Hot Tea - $3: Daily selections
- BK Rotator - $12: Draft cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Sapporo - $6: Lager (4.9% ABV) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Miller High Life - $5.5: 12oz bottle
- Sapporo Premium Black - $9: 22oz can (5.0% ABV) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Highnoon Tequila Seltzer - $7: Strawberry, lime, grapefruit, or passionfruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soto Premium Junmai Daiginjo Sake - $10: 180ml Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- House Sake Carafe - $7: 10oz, hot or cold
Frequently Asked Questions about Bantam King
- Is Bantam King dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bantam King has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Pulled Chicken.
- What can I eat at Bantam King on a dairy-free diet?
- Nitamago, Spice Bomb and Pulled Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bantam King have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Soto Premium Junmai Daiginjo Sake and Spice Bomb.
- Is Bantam King gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bantam King?
- Veggie Tantanmen, at roughly 52.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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