Bantam King – Japanese

Name: Bantam King
Address: 501, G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001-2615, US
Telephone: +12027332612
Price range: $

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/

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, gerd, volumetrics, carnivore, aip, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, sirtfood, pegan

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Shio Ramen - $17: Salt-based broth, ginger, scallions, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Shoyu Ramen - $18: Soy sauce broth, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Miso Ramen - $18: Miso, sesame seeds, chicken paitan stock, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Spicy Miso Ramen - $19: Shiro miso, chilies, peanuts, pulled chicken, greens, onion, chili threads, corn, naruto, nori Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Veggie Tantanmen - $19: Soy, sesame, spice powder, chilis, bok choy, onion, impossible burger, tempeh, chili oil, chili threads, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol

Fried Chicken & Sides

Nashville Fried Chicken Plate - $17: Nashville hot chicken oil, spice mix, rice with chicken drippings, dinner roll, pickles, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Curry Snow Fried Chicken Plate - $17: Onion sauce, Japanese curry powder, Vidalia onions, rice with chicken drippings, dinner roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Gyoza - $6.75: Steamed chicken dumplings, chili oil, sesame seeds, cilantro (4 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Rice with Chicken Drippings - $4.5: White rice, chicken drippings, butter, soy sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Rice with Onsen Egg - $5.25: White rice, slow cooked egg, soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat

Extra Toppings

Nitamago - $2.25: Marinated soft-boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Onsen Egg - $1.75: Poached egg in shell Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Spice Bomb - $1: BK chili paste
Butter - $0.35 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Pulled Chicken - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Naruto - $0.5: Japanese fish cake Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Greens - $0.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Corn - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Nori - $1: Dried seaweed sheets (2 pcs) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Roasted Chicken Quarter - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free

Desserts

Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie - $5.5: Valrhona chocolate, rendered chicken fat Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Mochi Ice Cream (Single) - $2.25: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mochi Ice Cream (Double) - $3.75: Assorted varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Beverages

Iced Coffee Time - $4: New Orleans style cold brew, condensed milk
Hojicha-Mint Sweet Tea - $4: Dark roasted green tea, mint, sugar
Kids Juice - $3: Apple, orange, or cranberry
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
Hot Tea - $3: Daily selections
BK Rotator - $12: Draft cocktail
Draft Sapporo - $6: Lager (4.9% ABV)
Miller High Life - $5.5: 12oz bottle
Sapporo Premium Black - $9: 22oz can (5.0% ABV)
Highnoon Tequila Seltzer - $7: Strawberry, lime, grapefruit, or passionfruit
Soto Premium Junmai Daiginjo Sake - $10: 180ml
House Sake Carafe - $7: 10oz, hot or cold