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, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Wasabi Garlic Edamame - $7: Soybeans with wasabi and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Miso Soup - $6: Kombu dashi, tofu, wakame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $1: Sea salt, lemon 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, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Ebi Shumai - $13: Shrimp and pork steamed dumplings (4 pieces) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Tempura - $18: Tiger shrimp, seasonal vegetables, tempura sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rock Shrimp Tempura - $13: Rock shrimp, wasabi mayo, ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Age Dashi Tofu - $9: Fried tofu, tempura sauce, bonito flake, chili daikon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Harumaki - $12: Japanese spring rolls, beef brisket, oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Takoyaki - $9: Deep fried octopus balls, mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, bonito flakes, nori Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Okonomiyaki - $15: Cabbage pancake, bacon, pickled ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Tataki - $14.5: Thinly sliced seared short rib, arugula, ponzu, spicy radish, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Salads
- Seaweed Salad - $7: Marinated seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tofu Salad - $14: Buttered garlic sauté tofu, mixed greens, green pepper, red ginger, yuzu dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Maguro Tataki Salad - $16: Black pepper seared bluefin tuna, mixed greens, red onion, creamy-vinegar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cucumber Sunomono - $7: Pickled cucumbers, ginger, sesame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
Sushi, Nigiri & Sashimi
- Aji (Horse Mackerel) - $14.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack) - $13.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- A5 Miyazaki Wagyu - $20.5: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Japanese Uni - $21.5: Sea urchin, two pieces per order Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tamago - $7: Egg, sugar, mirin, cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Maguro (Blue Fin Tuna) - $10: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Chu Toro (Medium Fatty Tuna) - $14: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- O'o Toro (Very Fatty Tuna) - $18: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Sake (Salmon) - $9: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Unagi (Fresh Water Eel) - $9: Two pieces per order Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Maki Rolls
- California Roll - $9: Imitation crab, cucumber and avocado Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $10: Tuna with cucumber, spicy mayo & masago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Zeppelin Roll - $18: Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy salmon, jalapeno, eel sauce, spicy mayo, black tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Roll - $17: California roll topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory
Kushiyaki (Charcoal Grill)
- Buta Bara (Pork Belly) - $10: Two skewers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Momo (Chicken Thigh) - $10: Two skewers 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, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ribeye Steak Skewers - $16: Ribeye, seven spice, two skewers 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
- Miso Black Cod - $21: 4 oz grilled miso marinated black cod, shiitake tempura, pickled ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Donburi (Rice Bowls)
- Unagi Kabayaki Donburi - $18: Grilled eel, pickled cucumber, daikon, sansho pepper, over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gyu Donburi Bowl - $22: Beef sukiyaki, fried egg, pickled ginger, over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $18: Panko-fried chicken, Japanese pickles, over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Assorted Mochi Flavors - $9: Various mochi ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Matcha Tiramisu - $8: Green tea flavored tiramisu Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Crepe Cake - $10: Layered crepe cake with mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cocktails
- Rosa Paloma - $13.5: Corazon Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Dragonfruit, Lime, Grapefruit Q Soda, Rosemary
- Heartbreaker - $13.5: Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Choya Plum, Yuzu Kosho, Passionfruit, Lime, Sansho Arbol Salt
- Toki Baller - $13.5: Toki Whisky, Baller Bubbles
- Kochi Martini - $15.5: Tito's Vodka, Joto Yuzu Sake
Beverages
- Maine Root Soda - $5: Coca-Cola, Mexican Diet Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer
- Teaism Hot Tea Pot - $9.5: Choice of Black, Oolong, White, Green, or Tisanes
- Saratoga Sparkling Water - $7.5: 24oz bottle