7 Restaurants That Make Impossible Meat Impossibly Good

As Impossible meat gains more attention and appreciation countrywide, restaurants of all types are serving it, from fine dining to diners. Even Burger King has jumped on the Impossible train with their Impossible Whopper, which is actually pretty tasty. But it’s not just burgers — now chefs are using Impossible meat in a myriad of creative ways, from Impossible dumplings to Impossible meatloaf. We found seven D.C. restaurants working with Impossible meat in innovative, delicious ways.

Yache Mandu at Anju

There are few things I love as much as the meaty Impossible dumplings at Anju. Supersized and stuffed generously with seasoned Impossible meat, these dumplings are beautifully crafted, super hearty and just the right amount of savory. The dumplings arrive in a pool of soy sauce, adding a salty, umami effect to the dish, and they are capped with a spoonful of house-made chili crunch, adding a textural contrast to the soft, succulent filling. 1805 18th St. NW, DC; anjurestuarant.com //@anjufrc

Veggie Tantanmen at Bantam King

Bantam King’s Impossible meat-topped ramen is one of the most exciting bowls of ramen in the city. Gorgeous springy noodles come swimming in a heady broth infused with soy sauce, sesame oil and a chili-spice powder, with a heap of Impossible meat and tempeh resting on top like a crown. Bright emerald green bok choy lends a slightly bitter flavor to the dish, and peanuts bring a nutty bite. The overall result is a ramen dish that is dense, filling and the ultimate in satisfaction. Spicy and meaty, you will hardly believe this bowl of ramen is vegetarian. 501 G St. NW, DC; bantamking.com //
@bantamkingdc

 

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Bubb’s Burger Salad at Bubbie’s Plant Burgers

At Bubbie’s Plant Burgers, you can get a variety of different vegetarian burgers: Impossible burgers, house made beet burgers, vegan fried chicken burgers and jackfruit burgers. Traditional sides like fries, milkshakes and onion rings are also available. For a more interesting use of Impossible meat, try the Impossible meat burger salad where greens, tomatoes and onions are tossed together and topped with a sliced Impossible burger smothered in cheese. 1829 M St. NW, DC; bubbiesburgers.com //
@bubbiesplantburgers

Impossible “Meat” Loaf at Farmers & Distillers

When someone decides to eat a plant-based diet, they can occasionally miss certain nostalgic dishes traditionally made with meat, like meatloaf. If you’re one who sometimes reminisces about grandma’s meatloaf but can no longer eat it for whatever reason, the wait is over. Farmers & Distillers introduced an Impossible meatloaf that should satisfy your craving for this homestyle dish. Juicy, rich and baked to have just the right crispy exterior, this meatloaf, served with velvety, buttery mashed potatoes and bright lemony green beans, is a veggie diner’s dinner dream. 600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, DC;
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Impossible Tacos at Jinya Ramen Bar

The city’s best use of Impossible meat in a Mexican dish is found at a Japanese restaurant. Jinya focuses on ramen, but also serves Izakaya-style small plates and tacos. The Impossible mini tacos feature a small, crunchy shell stuffed with creamy guacamole and a generous portion of Impossible meat, adorned with cilantro for freshness. Simple but delicious, these tacos showcase the perfect union of crunchy, creamy and chewy. 1336 14th St. NW, DC; jinyaramenbar.com // @jinyaramenbar

Impossible Sausage Croissant at Sticky Fingers Diner

Your vegan breakfast dreams have been realized. The Impossible croissant at Sticky Fingers Diner (formerly Fare Well) includes a tofu “egg”, melted non-dairy Violife cheddar cheese and an Impossible sausage patty. It’s served on a house made croissant — as buttery and flakey as its non-vegan counterpart — to create the ultimate breakfast sandwich. The savory pastry is melt-in-your mouth, the egg is delicious, the cheese is gooey and the Impossible patty is meaty.
406 H St. NE, DC; stickyfingersdiner.com // @stickyfingersdiner

 

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“Impossible!!” Pasta at Tonari

Tonari, which serves wafu Italian — Italian food made with Japanese influences — has concocted one of the best dishes utilizing Impossible meat. The divine Impossible pasta dish features chewy tagliatelle swirled in an Impossible meat Bolognese sauce, sprinkled with fresh tarragon and parmesan cheese. Made by simmering Impossible meat with tomatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, celery and dried herbs, this Bolognese is truly something to write home about. Enjoy with a glass of red wine. 707 6th St. NW, DC; tonaridc.com // @tonaridc

Priya Konings