MODAN

1788 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 

Modan, an upscale, chic Japanese fine dining restaurant, has opened in McLean. Inspired by traditional Japanese izakaya culture, this modern, 7,000 square-foot restaurant invites guests to experience Executive Chef Micheole “Chico” Dator’s exquisitely-crafted menu. Merging the spirit of casual dining with the elegance of modern cuisine, Modan’s food and beverage selections are a reflection of Japan’s rich culinary heritage. The menu boasts an array of contemporary plates designed for sharing – from fresh sashimi, innovative sushi rolls and robata-grilled skewers to Modan’s spin on traditional dishes like Wagyu Dumplings, Teba (chicken wings) and Modan Tacos, featuring crispy nori (seaweed) taco shells topped with sweet onion salsa, complete with your choice of wagyu, lobster, tuna, salmon or cauliflower. The beverage program showcases an artfully crafted selection of sake, Japanese whiskey, and playful, technique-driven Japanese-inspired cocktails such as Modan’s modern take on a Lychee Martini; a King of Kaiju, a tropical milk clarified margarita; and a Japanese A5 wagyu-washed Benkyō Old Fashioned. Guests can also get excited for Modan’s propriety in-house dry aging program, Omakase, and caviar program

Photo by eJin.