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Oohh's & Aahh's Soul Food

Slow-Smoked Wood Pit & Scratch Kitchen — Washington, DC 20001

Real wood smoke, zero liquid flavor shortcuts, and comforting scratch sides made fresh all day in Washington.

Built on pitmaster grit and patience, smoking meats low and slow overnight to achieve legendary tenderness.

📍 Verified Street Address
1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
🕒 Verified Operating Hours
Tue–Thu 12:00pm–9:00pm · Fri–Sat 12:00pm–10:00pm · Sun 12:00pm–8:00pm · Closed Monday
📞 Direct Counter Phone (Zero App Markup)
🔥 Destination Signature Dish
14-Hour Smoked Prime Beef Brisket

🔥 Must-Try Signature Dishes at Oohh's & Aahh's Soul Food

14-Hour Post Oak Smoked Brisket Plate
$19.50
St. Louis Style Smoked Pork Ribs
$18.00
Crispy Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$15.50
Pulled Pork Shoulder Sandwich on Brioche
$12.50
Cast-Iron Skillet Mac & 4-Cheese
$6.50
Slow-Simmered Collard Greens with Smoked Shank
$5.50

👨‍🍳 Why Locals Love Oohh's & Aahh's Soul Food

Family & Culinary Roots: Family-owned pitmaster tradition in Washington, DC dedicated to true slow-wood cooking and scratch-made Southern fixings.

Scratch Kitchen Commitment: Prime meats rubbed with cracked pepper and smoked 14 hours over post oak and hickory coals; buttermilk biscuits baked fresh every hour.

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