Category Archives: Virginia

Banh Cuon Saigon

Banh Cuon Saigon, web site, 6795 Wilson Blvd., #54, Falls Church, VA, 703-534-4482, open 9 am to 8 pm, Eden Center (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp] This small eatery is inside what has … Continue reading →

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Han Gang Korean Cuisine

Han Gang Korean Cuisine, web site, 7243 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-256-7077 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] This place offers a “fine dining experience” in addition to serving Korean food. It costs more than the … Continue reading →

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Cafe Metro: Asian Fusion and Wine Bar

Cafe Metro: Asian Fusion and Wine Bar, 6795 Wilson Blvd., Eden Center, Falls Church, VA, 703-942-8969, in the mall it is very close to Wilson Boulevard, west end of the

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Ray’s Hell-Burger

Ray’s Hell-Burger, 1713 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-841-0001, open for lunch only on weekends, I believe 5 p.m. dinner on weekdays. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | menuism | Don Rockwell | Yelp] Update … Continue reading →

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Byol Nan Restaurant

Byol Nan Restaurant, 7118 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, 703-64-3418 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [openlist | Yelp] The interior is more stylish than the outside looks. I’d like to go here but I haven’t had a chance … Continue reading →

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PADO Seafood Restaurant

PADO Seafood Restaurant, 4231-E Markham Street, Annandale, VA, 703-256-3565 An average Korean place, with sushi and some Japanese dishes. Average in Annandale is pretty good, but there’s always above-average right next door, so I don’t think I’ll go back here. … Continue reading →

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Angeethi Indian Cuisine

Angeethi Indian Cuisine, web site, 645 Elden Street, Herndon, VA, 703-796-1527 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | openlist | Yelp | Herndon Cuisine | Gayot] Excellent all around, this is currently one of the two or … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Favorites, Herndon/Reston/Ashburn/Chantilly / Dulles Airport, Indian, The Best, Virginia | 5 Comments

Present Restaurant

Present Restaurant, web site, 6678 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, 703-531-1881 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] This is in the mall with J.V.’s Restaurant (described by the Washington Post as “One of the last Virginia honky-tonks“) … Continue reading →

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El Tutumaso

El Tutumaso, 3018 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA, 703-531-1081 A very authentic Bolivian restaurant with a more extensive menu than most. Excellent soups and consistent all around, although I never like the dishes that use hot dog slices. One of … Continue reading →

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La Caraquena

La Caraqueña, web site, 300 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA, 703-533-0076, where Café Rose used to be in Falls Church City (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] They serve Venezuelan, Bolivian, and Chilean dishes; the proprietors … Continue reading →

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