Category Archives: Virginia

Arlington Kabob

Arlington Kabob (Anmole Kabob used to be here), web site (lots-o-scripts and cookies), 5046 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-531-1498 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) This small Afghan restaurant is one of the best kabob places around. It … Continue reading

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Aladdin

Aladdin, 5169 Lee Highway, Garden City Shopping Center, Arlington, VA, 703-533-0077 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Arlington Now | FCNP] (This is at the previous location of Deshi Spice.) An awesome Bangladeshi restaurant. Get the … Continue reading

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Blue Sand Seafood

Blue Sand Seafood, 4231-H Markham Street, Annandale, VA, 703-914-1004 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google] This is now the best Korean place for seafood, especially those spicy stews and soups which hardly anyone likes (but I do). … Continue reading

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Kogiya, Korean BBQ

Kogiya, Korean BBQ, web site, 4220 Annandale Road, Annandale, VA, 703-942-6995 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell] This is now a clear first choice for Korean barbecue in the area. … Continue reading

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Dulce’s Bakery and Empanada Shop

Dulce’s Bakery and Empanada Shop, web site, 3900C Pickett Rd., Fairfax, VA, next to Wild Chicken and the Ethiopian place, 703-978-8021, closed Mondays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Don Rockwell] They used to sell just … Continue reading

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Nostos

Nostos, web site, 8100 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA (at Tysons off of Aline, across from Fairfax Square), 703-760-0690 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Finally this … Continue reading

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Taco Bamba

Taco Bamba, web site, 2190 Pimmit Drive, Falls Church, VA, 703-639-0505 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [FCNP | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Suddenly NoVa has a real tacqueria! It’s not up to par with … Continue reading

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Sisters Thai, The Living Room Café

Sisters Thai, The Living Room Café, web site 1, web site 2, 4004 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-267-9619 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | NoVA Mag | Don Rockwell | Yelp] It doesn’t even try to … Continue reading

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Elephant Jumps

Elephant Jumps, web site, Thai food in Merrifield, 8110 A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, 22042, 703-942-6600, in the Yorktowne Center, more on Gallows than Route 50. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Don … Continue reading

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New Orleans Cajun Seafood

New Orleans Cajun Seafood, web site and here, too, 6168 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, in Willston Shopping Center across from Mark’s Duck House, 703-536-2288 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell | Yelp] Run by Vietnamese … Continue reading

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