Restaurant Review
Mie N Yue in Georgetown:
Tasty, Pricey, Great Ambience

3125 M St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Hours:
Mon-Tue 5 pm-11 pm
Wed-Thu 11:30 am-11 pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am- 12 am
Sun 11 am-11 pm

By Andrew Pribulka (December 10, 2006)

The minute I walked into Mie N Yu in Georgetown, I could tell it was no ordinary place. Modeled after the Silk Road, Mie N Yu features an array of tastes from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Italy. The décor properly reflects the menu, with six separately themed dining areas covering 10,000 square feet. My family and I dined in the main dining room, and sat inside a casual tent with cushion seating surrounding a round table.

For an appetizer, we ordered a platter consisting of shrimp, calamari, and spare ribs. The shrimp and calamari were delectable, their outsides a pleasing golden brown. The spare ribs were delicious as well, with just the right amount of flavor.  

For the entrée, I ordered the Kobe Beef with potatoes. Kobe Beef is one of the highest quality meats. The animals, raised by the Japanese, eat food soaked in beer, and are massaged daily. This unique treatment gives the cut an exquisite texture and pleasant tenderness. I ordered my beef medium rare, but when it arrived some of the outside strips were overcooked and blackened on the outside.  However, the middle portion of the beef was fabulous, stunningly red and amazingly tender. The potatoes were delicious as well, served in an interesting butter sauce.

Overall, the service was fantastic. Our server was very kind, attentive, and never afraid to converse with us at any time. While the atmosphere and culinary experience is first rate, this Mie N Yu is not for someone with a light wallet. Lunch can range from $20-40 while dinner entrees range anywhere from $25-60. As many people know, parking in Georgetown at any time is no breeze. It’s not uncommon to have a hard time finding a space on the street, so be prepared to spend up to $10 for Georgetown Valet.