Signature Dish

Perry's Udon Carbonara Is the Perfect Blend of Japanese and Italian Flavors

At Perry's in Adams Morgan, Chef Masako takes Italian-Japanese fusion to the next level with her signature dish, Udon Carbonara! Watch as she combines creamy Parmesan, rich Jidori egg yolks, and kombu tea powder for a uniquely umami-packed twist on a classic carbonara. Featuring Sanuki-style udon noodles, crispy prosciutto, and bold flavors, this dish is a perfect blend of two culinary worlds.

Perry's Udon Carbonara Is the Perfect Blend of Japanese and Italian Flavors

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    Hot Out of the Oven

    S3 E4 - 28m 40s

    Host Seth Tillman visits three standout bakeries and enjoys a variety of freshly baked treats, starting with the jambon buerre sandwich at Bread Furst in Van Ness, D.C. Next, he tries the kouign amann with red bean paste at Saku Saku Flakerie in Tenleytown, D.C., and the Lebanese Bride at Z&Z Manoushe Bakery in Rockville, MD.

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    Japanese Journey

    S3 E3 - 28m 35s

    Host Seth Tillman dives into Japanese cuisine, trying something new with the udon carbonara at Perry’s in Adams Morgan, D.C. Next, he samples the omakase menu at Dear Sushi in Downtown East, D.C., and finishes off with the Tokyo tonkotsu ramen at ZAO Stamina Ramen in Bethesda, MD.

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    Best Burgers

    S3 E2 - 28m 14s

    Host Seth Tillman sinks his teeth into the quintessential American classic: the burger. He starts with the double steeze at Steeze Burger in Gaithersburg, MD; a smoky puebla burger at Hill East Burger in Hill East, D.C., and the West Coast-inspired Lo-Pro lamb burger at Local Provisions in Sterling, VA.

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