Nhu Lan

Posted on 2006/07/02 by .

Nhu Lan, web site, 6763 Wilson Blvd., # 14, Falls Church, VA, on the interior of Eden Center, a very small place, 703-532-9009 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo]
Vietnamese subs, banh mi they are called. Some involve mayonnaise, carrots, pickled carrots, radishes, and fresh cilantro. Not my cup of tea — especially the mayo — but some swear by it. If you are like me, perhaps try the pork meatballs.

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Rasika

Posted on 2006/07/02 by .

Rasika, web site (Flash), 633 D Street NW, near MCI Center, Washington, DC, 202-637-1222 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | food-plan | The Hill | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot]

Right now this is one of the best places in DC. It has declined since opening but it still pretty good. The food here has real taste, much as you might find in India. Nice décor. Many fine touches in the cooking. The best dish is the spinach (somewhat fried or frittered), with corn; better than it sounds. The way to go here is to order starters, chats, appetizers, etc., and avoid the good but less innovative main courses. Good okra, very good cauliflower and I very much like the black lentils. Going all-vegetarian here is not a mistake. Good prawns. Overall a strong entry into Washington’s dining scene.

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Posted in Chinatown/Verizon Center, DC, Indian, The Best | 5 Comments

Pokchangdong

Posted on 2006/06/30 by .

Pokchangdong, 7601 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-658-0508 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian (scroll down)]
I have yet to go.
Update June 30, 2006: Now called Soo Rah.

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Posted in Annandale, Korean, Virginia | 1 Comment

Riedel’s

Posted on 2006/06/15 by .

Riedel’s, 4221-B Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-966-4567, I believe they are not open for weekend lunches (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)
White cloth napkins, say no more.
Update June 15, 2006: A commenter says it’s closed.

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Buckingham Center

Posted on 2006/05/27 by .

Buckingham Center is located on the east side of Glebe at Pershing in Arlington, VA, a few blocks north of Rt. 50 / Arlington Blvd., and about a mile south of I-66.

Buckingham Center

Ravi Kabob - click for review
Ravi Kabob House, 305 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 703-522-6666

Bangkok Siam
Bangkok Siam, 307 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 703-524-0711 [Washingtonian]

RinConCito - click for review
RinConCito, 303 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 703-807-0025

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Huntington Station

Posted on 2006/05/27 by .

Huntington Station is Metro accessible – it is across the street from the Huntington Metro stop, which is the last stop on the southern leg of the Yellow line. (StationMasters map).
Huntington Station is located on the west side of North Kings Highway, just north of Fort Drive (it is just outside the Beltway, south of I-495: use the Telegraph Road exit, Exit 176).

Huntington Station


The Cosmopolitan Bakery, Carry Out & Catering is located here. UPDATE: This place has changed its name to Cosmopolitan Grill (web site) and moved to 7770 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA.

Note that Euro Foods is next door, and is now connected to Cosmopolitan. As its name states, Euro Foods carries many foods from Europe, and has an excellent selection of European chocolates.

Tippy's Tacos and New China Taste Carryout
Tippy’s Taco, web site, 5912 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 703-960-1431, and New China Taste Carryout, 5910 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 703-960-2200

La Latina Market
La Latina Market, 5838 North Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA

El Pollo Peruano
El Pollo Peruano, 5834 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 703-317-0104

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The Flying Scotsman – Closed

Posted on 2006/05/22 by .

The Flying Scotsman, web site, 233 Second Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-783-3848 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [City Paper | openlist]

I have yet to go, but I have heard they serve haggis. Unfortunately (fortunately?), I hate haggis. The Post refers to this place as a “snuggery,” where “Time is not of the essence.” Get the picture?

Update June 1, 2006: A commenter says The Flying Scotsman is closed. The phone number is no longer in service.

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Posted in Capitol Hill/Union Station, DC, Scottish | 1 Comment

House of Mandarin -CLOSED

Posted on 2006/05/22 by .

House of Mandarin, 165 Glyndon Street SE, Vienna, VA, 703-281-9600 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp]

CLOSED

This old standby was a boring Chinese restaurant for eleven years. Now they have a Chinese menu and it is much improved. Ask for the Chinese menu and ignore the rest. I expect this place will continue to improve, I will keep my eye on it. Small and homey, a nice Vienna institution.

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Las Perlitas

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Las Perlitas, 147 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA, 703-319-8500, opens at 9 a.m. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window)

The boss is from El Salvador, but they have some items from Honduras, and also Peru and Mexico. Their most original dish is the Platillo Hondureno, with tomatillo sauce, beans rolled into the flat enchilada, original and quite good.

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Casa Mia, Lalibela

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Casa Mia, Lalibela, 3111 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA not too far from Glebe Road, 703-920-9500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [openlist | Yelp]

The second best Ethiopian place in Northern Virginia. Reliable, and adequately spicy. Not as good as what you find in DC, but a good introduction to the cuisine. In 2002 they moved into their larger quarters, in a former Italian restaurant. Incongruities abound, but they add to the charm of the place.

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Posted in Arlington, Ethiopian, Virginia | 2 Comments