Zepplin – American
Zepplin pulses with a modern energy, inviting guests to linger over a vibrant array of Japanese-inspired small plates designed for sharing and discovery. The kitchen transforms fresh ingredients into sensory delights, from the smoky char of blistered shishito peppers to the golden, airy crunch of rock shrimp tempura. Whether savoring the delicate steam of ebi shumai or the bold, pungent kick of wasabi garlic edamame, diners experience a rhythmic flow of flavors that makes every visit feel like a curated celebration.
1544, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12025061068 https://www.zeppelindc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $6: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wasabi Garlic Edamame - $7: Soybeans with wasabi and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $6: Kombu dashi, tofu, wakame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $1: Sea salt, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Shumai - $13: Shrimp and pork steamed dumplings (4 pieces) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $18: Tiger shrimp, seasonal vegetables, tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp Tempura - $13: Rock shrimp, wasabi mayo, ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Age Dashi Tofu - $9: Fried tofu, tempura sauce, bonito flake, chili daikon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Harumaki - $12: Japanese spring rolls, beef brisket, oyster sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $9: Deep fried octopus balls, mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, nori Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki - $15: Cabbage pancake, bacon, pickled ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tataki - $14.5: Thinly sliced seared short rib, arugula, ponzu, spicy radish, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Seaweed Salad - $7: Marinated seaweed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Salad - $14: Buttered garlic sauté tofu, mixed greens, green pepper, red ginger, yuzu dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Tataki Salad - $16: Black pepper seared bluefin tuna, mixed greens, red onion, creamy-vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Sunomono - $7: Pickled cucumbers, ginger, sesame Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi, Nigiri & Sashimi
- Aji (Horse Mackerel) - $14.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack) - $13.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5 Miyazaki Wagyu - $20.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Uni - $21.5: Sea urchin, two pieces per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago - $7: Egg, sugar, mirin, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro (Blue Fin Tuna) - $10: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chu Toro (Medium Fatty Tuna) - $14: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- O'o Toro (Very Fatty Tuna) - $18: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake (Salmon) - $9: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) - $9: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Maki Rolls
- California Roll - $9: Imitation crab, cucumber and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $10: Tuna with cucumber, spicy mayo & masago Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zeppelin Roll - $18: Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy salmon, jalapeno, eel sauce, spicy mayo, black tobiko Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $17: California roll topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kushiyaki (Charcoal Grill)
- Buta Bara (Pork Belly) - $10: Two skewers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momo (Chicken Thigh) - $10: Two skewers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Steak Skewers - $16: Ribeye, seven spice, two skewers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Black Cod - $21: 4 oz grilled miso marinated black cod, shiitake tempura, pickled ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi (Rice Bowls)
- Unagi Kabayaki Donburi - $18: Grilled eel, pickled cucumber, daikon, sansho pepper, over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyu Donburi Bowl - $22: Beef sukiyaki, fried egg, pickled ginger, over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $18: Panko-fried chicken, Japanese pickles, over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Assorted Mochi Flavors - $9: Various mochi ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Tiramisu - $8: Green tea flavored tiramisu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Crepe Cake - $10: Layered crepe cake with mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- Rosa Paloma - $13.5: Corazon Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Dragonfruit, Lime, Grapefruit Q Soda, Rosemary Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat
- Heartbreaker - $13.5: Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Choya Plum, Yuzu Kosho, Passionfruit, Lime, Sansho Arbol Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Toki Baller - $13.5: Toki Whisky, Baller Bubbles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kochi Martini - $15.5: Tito's Vodka, Joto Yuzu Sake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Maine Root Soda - $5: Coca-Cola, Mexican Diet Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Teaism Hot Tea Pot - $9.5: Choice of Black, Oolong, White, Green, or Tisanes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Saratoga Sparkling Water - $7.5: 24oz bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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