Israeli Grill (Moti’s Restaurant and Grill at KosherMart)

Posted on 2006/04/26 by .

Israeli Grill (Moti’s Restaurant and Grill at KosherMart), web site, 4860 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD, 301-468-0400 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo]
I am told this has good grill and deli and is fully kosher.

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Tel-Aviv Cafe — CLOSED

Posted on 2006/04/26 by .

Tel-Aviv Cafe, web site, 4867 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-718-9068, hours not listed. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
I haven’t been yet. The menu lists a mix of Mideast specialties and kabobs. Kosher, as well. The prices are not cheap, but I have the feeling the place offers a reasonable degree of quality. I’ve never been to a bad Israeli restaurant.

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East Chateau

Posted on 2006/04/26 by .

East Chateau, 146 Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, 703-255-2588 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
Mostly Pan-Asian, with an emphasis on boring Chinese, but they have a few Indonesian dishes, plus I want to pad this section (Indonesian) a bit. A good change of pace for Vienna if you go Indonesian.

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Sarinah Satay House

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Sarinah Satay House, web site, 512A S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA, 703-370-4313, in the same strip mall, Van Dorn Station, which also has Savio’s. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
The same place that once was in Georgetown. The former incarnation was good, not great. Now it’s worse.

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Sabang

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Sabang, web site, 2504 Ennalls Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 301-942-7859, usually open (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
This area has no first rate Indonesian place, but this is pretty good. Mostly I save up my Indonesian urges for when I am in other places, most of all the Netherlands. But if you are going to order Indonesian, no matter where you are, go for the Rijstafel (Ricetable), which offers a wide variety of dishes to two or more diners.

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Mehak – Closed

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Mehak, web site, 7716 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA, 703-573-8076 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Falls Church News-Press | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Yelp], also a DC location: 817 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-408-9292 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Yelp]
Update August 13, 2006: Mehak is closed.
A good Indian restaurant, believe it or not they used to serve Italian food also. Not the area’s best, but good enough to enjoy, with a good branch in DC too.

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Amma Vegetarian Kitchen

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen, web site, 344-A Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA, 703-938-5328, Chain Bridge Road, just across from Outback Steakhouse (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp]
Also in Georgetown, 3291 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-625-6625 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Strictly Indian, strictly vegetarian, mostly dosas. Excellent channa (chickpeas). This place significantly ups the options for Vienna dining. I’ve never tried the Georgetown branch.

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Saran Foods

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Saran Foods, 5151 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-533-3600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | Yelp]
Very cheap south Indian food, larger than usual selection of dosas. A hole in the wall, but worth a visit.
Update June 1, 2006: A commenter reports that they’ve moved a few doors away to 5177 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA

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Delhi Club

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Delhi Club, web site, 1135 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA, 703-243-6522, right at Clarendon Metro (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Yelp | Gayot]
Perhaps you thought we had so many good new Indian places that we don’t need another one? You were wrong. The food here is excellent, quality ingredients, and somehow the feel and cooking differ from the other places on this list. It reminds me of how Indian food often tastes in the UK. I like the cardamom dishes best, and yes it is from the same people who do Bombay Curry Company in Alexandria.

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Sangam

Posted on 2006/04/25 by .

Sangam, web site, 1211 N. Glebe Road, at Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, 703-524-2728 (in the Comfort Inn Ballston) (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | City Paper | openlist]
Above-average Indian, though more costly than many. Has both North and South Indian dishes. Draws a very white crowd. Has many loyal fans. I have no complaint with the place, but somehow I don’t feel compelled to go back.

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