Category Archives: Fairfax

Caribbean Corner

Posted on 2010/05/14 by .

Caribbean Corner, 4008A University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-246-9040 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp | Window on Woodbridge] Mostly Jamaican, this is a real mom and pop restaurant in the middle of downtown Fairfax. It’s strangely silent. … Continue reading →

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*The New Yorker* writes up Peter Chang and *China Star*

Posted on 2010/02/24 by .

Update July 18, 2012: China Star has new owners, we are all starting from scratch here. Most of the dishes are worse, the braised fish actually is better. We’ll see how it evolves. Yes I know the article is gated … Continue reading →

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Malik’s Kabob

Posted on 2010/02/08 by .

Malik’s Kabob, 9542 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, also accessible from Rt.29, right smack at Fairfax Circle, 703-246-9005 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Yelp] This place is a knock out. Ask for it spicy. The Karahi … Continue reading →

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Masala Wok

Posted on 2009/10/05 by .

Masala Wok, web site, Fairfax Marketplace, 10940 Fairfax Blvd., Suite J, Fairfax, VA, 571-432-1814. There is also a branch at Herndon Parkway Crossing, 905 Herndon Parkway, Suite A, Herndon, VA, 703-657-0216 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo … Continue reading →

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Bollywood Bistro

Posted on 2009/09/28 by .

Bollywood Bistro, web site, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, near University Avenue, 703-273-0031 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] There are so many mainstream Indian restaurants these days that clear standards are needed. I will suggest … Continue reading →

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Kabob Corner

Posted on 2009/02/27 by .

Kabob Corner, 10893 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 703-219-2078 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] An intriguing little mom n’ pop Afghan restaurant. Not the very best kabobs but they have pumpkin, aushak, etc. I like going there. … Continue reading →

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Texas de Brazil Churrascaria

Posted on 2009/02/17 by .

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, web site, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA, 703-352-4111 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Yelp] How bad can a churrascaría be? This place is fun but I found the meats a … Continue reading →

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Indian City Grill

Posted on 2009/02/12 by .

Indian City Grill, web site, 9984 Main Street Center, Fairfax, VA, 703-385-4800 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Opened in January 2009, from the folks who brought you Connaught’s. It still tastes like Connaught’s, though the new … Continue reading →

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Ariana Kabob House

Posted on 2008/06/17 by .

Ariana Kabob House, web site, 9738 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, Rt. 50, just west of Fairfax Circle703-865-7610 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) It’s a delight to have this place so close to my house. Real Afghan food, … Continue reading →

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Sangam – at GMU

Posted on 2008/04/02 by .

Sangam, Johnson Center Food Court (GMU map | Google map), GMU, Fairfax, VA That’s the new Indian food place in the Food Court, at the Johnson Center at George Mason University. It’s excellent, at least so far, thereby making it … Continue reading →

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