This is my go-to-spot for some good viet food! Broth is amazingly good. I love the variety they…read moreoffer! I have came here a handful of times and no dish has not disappointed! This place is located in where TeaDM is, just fyi. We're tried the Banh Mi (which comes in beef broth on the side), Garlic Steak on rice, Beef Pho. ALL GOOD. I just love this spot. hands down my favorite viet place. If you were to ask me "hey lets get Viet food", I will not hesitate and bring you here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! such a hidden gem.

Bon Me Shack wasn't the easiest place to find, but it's definitely worth knowing about. It's tucked…read moreinside TeaDM, so don't waste time looking for a storefront, just head into TeaDM and you'll find the Bon Me Shack counter. Ordering is quick and easy through the iPad, and I went with the Beef Perfect Bowl over rice. The portion alone impressed me. It came piled high with grilled beef, fresh greens, rice, and even an egg roll, making it feel like a complete meal rather than just a rice bowl. The beef was flavorful, the vegetables added a nice freshness, and while I'm trying to cut back on carbs, I have to admit the sticky rice soaked up all the savory sauce and was hard to stop eating. The only thing I would do differently next time is ask for jalapeños or another spicy topping. I like my food with a little more heat, and I think that extra kick would have taken the bowl to the next level. There are a handful of tables if you want to eat there, but I grabbed mine to go. Hidden gem is an overused phrase, but in this case it actually fits. Generous portions, solid flavors, and reasonable prices for this day and age.

The food was awesome !!!! Best service and customer service…read moreJay was so friendly and kind he did a great job taking care of us and giving us an outstanding service. We tried platter #2 Jay was nice enough to treat us with the chick pea curry And we also tried the fried cauliflowers was awesome I really recommend this place and would come back again for sure For their awesome food and customer service the quality and quantity is outstanding, very delicuos food. Specially Jays amazing customer service and kindness.

Afghan food that is not just kabobs! Counter service, but food brought to you on plates with non…read moreplastic utensils. They also brought out appetizers, then entrees, then dessert. Staff were super friendly. Good version of babagnosh, and the kadu was nice. (Bit too sweet for me and I like a bit of tomato sauce, but that is just my preference.) The naan was very fresh. The Malai Chicken Kabob was very tender and the rice was flavorful. Dessert was Afghan Ice Cream (a version of Falooda). If you have not had it, it is an interesting mixture of ice cream, chia, vermicelli, and fruit. Quite tasty. Also tried the baklava - nice taste, but not crispy. Over all a great experience, and will definitely go back again.

New packaging, same taste. It's always going to be the…read morecombo over rice with white, hot & green sauce and added bell peppers and onions for me with added side of fries. Seems like they'll be expanding their menu soon!

I love a good halal plate and heard this chain was a good place for that. I always get the standard…read morecombo plate with chicken and gyro to judge a place by. I thought the meat and seasoning was pretty good and on par with a lot of places. The thing that stood out to me were their portion sizes - there are massive! They also have a lot of different side items you can try that were pretty affordable as well. Skip the fried mac and cheese and get the cheese fries to mix with your plate. You can thank me later. Solid halal plate spot that is super affordable and generous portions. Entrees: Combo Mix Platter Sides: Cheese Fries and Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

I really like this place. I'll admit it's messy but a good messy. This is great food truck stuff…read more I'll order and have delivered. Good staff. I don't think the one piece of chicken and rice is a good value. Go here you won't regret it.

The spicy chicken shawarma was really flavorful and the portion size was pretty big! Their fries…read morehave a nice light seasoning and crispy outside which is my favorite type of fries! Definitely would come back!

A great place and amazing food exceptional service…read more I love their smash and chilli cheese burger

Been wanting to try this place since they opened and we finally did. Here's what we got:…read more Spicy bbq wings: these were okay. Not the best quality and it was just okay. I wouldn't get these again. 2 out of 5 Smashburger: VERY messy. I thought it was okay. 3out of 5 Masala fries: We all enjoyed these. Crispy and flavorful 4 out of 5 Beef ribs: This was pretty good. Fell right off the bone and the flavor was good. 4 out of 5 Brisket Quesadillas: I enjoyed this. The flavor was good. 4 out of 5 The service was fine. But the restaurant itself needs some cleaning. It was pretty pricey for just okay service, quality of food, cleanliness and flavor.

Ivy on the Lake is a very cool Mediterranean restaurant and bar with a laid-back, hidden-gem feel…read more The space is clean and stylish, but the real draw is the huge patio overlooking a small man-made lake. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, order a few plates, grab a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere. And the food? Top-notch in option. We kept it light this time and went with appetizers instead of a full meal: shawarma bites, olives, Brussels sprouts, and Spreads with Tandoori Bread. Now, I normally don't even like Brussels sprouts. The other two people in our party were loving them, so I finally gave in and took a bite. Yeah, pretty freaking delicious. For the spreads, we chose baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and cacik. The tandoori bread was warm, incredibly soft and tender, perfect for tearing apart and dragging through the dips. Definitely one to order for the table. The shawarma bites were another decent hit and had us eyeing some of the larger dishes coming out of the kitchen. And that's when we realized we're going to have to come back. There's a mixed grill that looks like it could feed about four people, piled with grilled meats and made for sharing. Then there's the Shawarma Experience, which requires at least 24 hours' notice. Overall, Ivy on the Lake has the combination we love: great Mediterranean flavors, a beautiful outdoor setting, and a very chill atmosphere. We only scratched the surface this time.

After looking at Ivy By The Lake's menu online, we decided to give them a try. They open for…read moredinner at 4 p.m., and we showed up shortly after. While there are some good things about the place, which I will list first, there are some not-so-good things. The good --- When we arrived, the place wasn't busy at all. There were a few people sitting outside. The dining room was empty. Throughout our meal, we had the place to ourselves. Our server greeted us and seated us. Masha was very friendly, polite, and efficient. The dining room was decorated with artificial hanging plants. Also, there was a large mural of Eve holding the apple with the serpent coaxing her to eat it. Now for the not-so-good things --- getting to the entrance wasn't easy, especially for my husband, who is waiting to get his knee replaced. To reach the entrance, you had to walk down a paved path with descending steps after parking the car. Upon entry, we had to climb a somewhat long staircase. On the way out, Masha stated that there was a ramp and pointed to a door leading to the kitchen and said we could go out that way. We chose to exit the way we entered. Also, they don't have any printed menus -- just a QR code to scan for the menu. We found that to be off-putting. Fortunately, we had already decided what to order before coming here. We chose to start with "Zaytoun", which consists of "Mixed Pitted Olives Tossed In Extra Virgin Oil. GF". This was a tasty starter. There were a few different types of pitted olives. However, we didn't think that there was any olive oil in the small bowl; rather, it appeared to be brine. For our main course, we both chose "Beef Kofta" which consists of: "Beef rolls served with Lebanese Couscous, Refreshing Tomatoes, Cucumber, & Labneh". The beef kofta was very dry. Growing up, I sometimes had Kofta, and it often turned out quite dry. The kofta did have some kick, and the small amount of very tasty labneh helped mute the spiciness. The Lebanese couscous portion was huge. That, too, helped give moisture to the kofta. This was a filling meal, and we ended up taking some home. Weighing the pros and cons, the cons, alas, outweighed the pros for us.

Cha Street Food is a restaurant inside the Tyson's Corner Mall. There's free parking in the garage…read morenearby. The ambiance inside the restaurant is eclectic and aesthetic. You can tell that the owners truly care about the quality of branding and presentation. I've been here before and had a positive experience both times. The food is great, the masala fries and falooda are must try's. The fries are crispy and seasoned well and the falooda is sweet, rose-y/pistachio-y, and balanced well with textures. This time we also tried the chaat papri bowl (small). The chick peas were seasoned well with the sauces and paired well with the crispy chaat. I just wasn't a fan of the tomatoes. Overall, everything was reasonably priced for the quality and portions. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a Indian street snack or dessert.

The Lacha Paratha Burger and the Tawa Chicken are great additions to the already delicious menu…read more However, just keep doing what you guys found the niche for Pakistani street food ~ but don't over expand the menu into something that isn't. Like the introduction of so many rice bowls is probably not part of the same food niche.

This place is amazing ! Not your typical Mediterranean place…read more, they offer amazing Egyptian specialties and favorites, very unique and tasteful and delicious I ordered the CHICKEN WRAP FAROGE and it was full of authentic flavors and lots of amazing spices The chicken was really juicy and tasty The prices are very reasonable for the portions and quality The owner is very friendly and nice he offered free samples and we had a nice conversation I will come back for more and will try different items on the menu they all look awesome !

Tried the half chicken over rice with a side of salad and chicken faroge wrap…read more Chicken over yellow rice- delicious. Reminds me of Peruvian chicken. Seasoned well, cooked well and has a delicious char. Yellow rice was a great compliment. Salad was wilted underneath the chicken but that's my bad. I should've known better. It also came with a yogurt sauce and sultana sauce. I love tzatziki but this was like a watered down tzatziki and I didn't like it. Sultana sauce is a seasoned mayo- not spicy. Good! Cajun-y? Chicken faroge wrap- grilled chicken, pickle, sultana sauce, garlic sauce in a wrap. The chicken, sauce, and pickles are good. The seasoned chicken with two sauces were super flavorful and not salty. Chicken was dry and wrap even dryer. I dislike the wrap- it's not soft like pita or crunchy. It's more like a dry pita bread that's thin. Sultana is located inside Dulles Town Center food court (upstairs). Fast casual. Service was fast (5 minutes) and friendly.

What a meal! The host, usman, was exceptional! Cant wait to come back again! Authentic Pakistani…read morefood at it's best

Yesterday, Friday, August 28, 2026, we took our guests from New York to Toosso, located at 20921…read moreDavenport Dr., Sterling, VA 20165, for lunch. Our guests were particularly interested in visiting because Tooso is a familiar name to many people from Karachi. Their first impression, however, was less enthusiastic, especially considering the restaurant's size and ambiance. We live in Herndon and have eaten at Tooso several times, although, for some reason, there had been a gap of a few months since our last visit. The restaurant appears to have changed since then. The seating area has been reduced, apparently to make room for office space and employee facilities. The place now has a somewhat rugged, basic appearance, although the atmosphere remains clean and peaceful. It is casual and somewhat dhaba-like rather than polished or formal. The service is largely self-help: customers have to pick up disposable forks, knives, spoons, and paper napkins themselves. For lunch, we ordered bowls of qeema, grilled chicken, chickpeas, bread, and rice. Unfortunately, we felt that both the quality and portion sizes had declined compared with our earlier visits, while the prices had increased. This was disappointing, particularly because we had recommended the restaurant to our guests based on our previous experiences. Tooso continues to benefit from its longstanding reputation as a halal restaurant serving authentic Pakistani-style food. Its location is convenient, with easy access from Route 7, and parking is usually readily available in the adjoining lot. Overall, while Tooso retains the name recognition and reputation that have made it popular among people familiar with Pakistani food, our latest visit did not quite live up to our expectations or to the standard we remembered from previous visits. I would give 3.0 stars based on our last visit. Zafar Iqbal, PhD

The taste was good, however I did feel like the portions were quite small. Had a lot of variety but…read morenext time I'll stick to the regular chicken. Would still go back but probably not for the bowl

I've always enjoyed the Nando's at One Loudoun, and my recent lunch visit did not disappoint. The…read morehost seated us and recommended using the QR code to order online, with food brought directly to the table. Personally, I think ordering at the counter is easier and quicker, so I'll likely do that next time. I ordered the Nandoca's Choice, which is usually my go-to. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, never dry, and the fries were nicely seasoned. I also like that the Nandoca's Choice is served on garlic bread, which adds a nice touch. Overall, I'd recommend this spot for a quick and easy lunch. The space is large and mostly self-serve, with sauces, utensils, and drink machines set up on the side.