the General Washington Dr location of Flavor Hive is now an actual store unit and not just a truck…read more There is no inside seating, and there are a few outdoor tables. Most of this operation appears to be take-out. We placed a pickup order online and it was waiting for us by the time we showed up. We ordered two small chicken bowls and one "feast mode". The "feast mode" size was actually challenging for three people to finish! The "hive sauce" tastes like a honey mustard with maybe mayo? It's pretty good. I really wish Flavor Hive would have additional toppings - just cucumber tomato onion cilantro etc are quite minimal. Would be awesome if they could add something like beet salad or beans! The value at this place is excellent compared to the numerous other rice / slop bowl places in the area. It is a lot of food. This place went viral on social media for a reason, and it lives up to the hype.

I found this place after seeing it a boatload of times on TikTok…read more This place sells Haalal like many places in NoVA yet what makes it stand out is the Egyptian-Mexican fusion of their food. In particular their build your own walking tacos where you bring a bag of chips and they fill it with a cup oife of protein and toppings starting at $12. I usually keep it simple -- ground beef, white sauce, cheese, cilantro with Doritos as the base. Smacks every single time. Though I had their loaded fries once and they were tasty as well. With so many locations across the DC Metro area there's plenty of location options to go to if one is more convenient than the other.

A hidden gem in the parking lot of Home Depot…read more If you want to try something different and very fresh for a food truck type of atmosphere, this is it. The menu is not your typical hot dog stand as you can get burgers, cheesesteaks, and a variety of sides and other items. Depending on when you stop by, there could be a line and the food is made fresh, so the wait might be longer than expected. However, the food is really good. I plan to stop by again soon to try other menu items.

Easily influenced by TikTok, I came across Marky's Munchery and realized this local spot was so…read moreclose to me that I had to try it. We ordered two burgers -- the classic smash burger (lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cheese) and the BBQ bacon burger (grilled onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce) -- along with their famous cheesesteak combo. The cheesesteak came loaded with lettuce, jalapeños, tomato, and steak infused with peppers and onions, topped with Marky's-style cheese, plus seasoned fries and a soda. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I can't recommend this place enough -- especially knowing they're part of our local community. I've walked past this gem so many times without realizing what I was missing! It's tucked away in the Home Depot parking lot on Little River Turnpike, so don't sleep on it. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the entire menu.

I was craving Filipino food, but one thing I've noticed is that a lot of Filipino spots close…read morepretty early. It's located in a strip shopping center, so parking is super easy and accessible, and the restaurant itself is very easy to find. Walking in, the space is extremely clean, well-lit, and nicely decorated. Now let's talk about the real highlight: the variety. They have dinner plates, bowl options, and à la carte items. I went with one of my favorites, the lechon. They were out of the roasted version, but the staff recommended the fried pork instead, and it did not disappoint. I came in around 7:30, and they close at 8, so I was trying to be mindful and not hold them up. But the woman at the counter was incredibly kind and told me not to rush at all--"you're already inside, take your time." That level of hospitality really stood out. She even took the time to walk me through the menu, which I appreciated, even though I'm already familiar with Filipino food. The food itself? Amazing. The lechon was perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The portion size was generous, and it came with two Lumpia that were hot, fresh, and delicious. It also included a soda, which made it feel like a complete, satisfying meal. Overall, this place is a 10/10. Great food, great portions, and even better customer service. I'd highly recommend stopping by.

We were going to try a highly-rated Thai restaurant, also located in Bradlick Shopping Center, but…read morewhen we saw a Filipino restaurant close by, we decided to come to Mang Eton instead. The women working here were kind and helpful. You order at the counter in the back, and they will bring your food to your table. Menu options abound, but the only menu was the display screen above and in back of the counter. Unfortunately, the display screen is hard to see and there are no descriptions with the pictures/items. Mang Eton really needs to provide some printed menus. While the online menu does contain descriptions, the online descriptions don't necessarily match what is available. Anyways.... For a starter, we ordered the siomai. These were plump and tasty. We wish they would give more of the excellent dipping sauce than the tiny thimble of sauce that they do give you. Note: the combo meals also include a couple pieces of siomai. I ordered the Combo #1, which came with a piece of fried chicken, 2 lumpia, shrimp chips, rice and pancit. The lumpia had an excellent flavor. The fried chicken and pancit were okay. JP ordered the Combo #3. The only difference between the Combo #1 and Combo #3 is that the Combo $3 comes with fish instead of chicken. It also comes with a skewer of meat (pork?), which was good. We were the only non-Filipino customers. I plan on coming back to try the halo-halo dessert and to order some more yummy siomai.

OMG I absolutely LOVED their platter, so flavorful and so so good, no notes…read more I got their garlic shrimp (there was only 5 though! Wish there was more), beef, Mac and rice. It was devoured! 10/10 would go back again and again.

The ordering expertise is a cluster. If you're dining in sit down and they will come. But no body…read moretells you that. I suggest for faster service to just go to the counter and order. Go to the register on the right because the register on the left is just for ice cream? I really don't know because when I stood there in front of a server and another employee they just looked at me and looked down Everyone working the bar and service seems like they have no idea that they are supposed to help people. The kitchen is SLOW. very slow. There were two people that ordered in front of me then me and we all still waited 35 minutes for the food to come out. Just cook at home if you feel like coming to this L and L.

This place is legit, sabor is on point $11. They have birria tacos. Friendly service. Parking lot…read moreof gas station American Eagle 11-8

A total hidden gem, might be the best burritos in Northern VA. I stopped here to pick up a quick…read morelunch while getting gas awhile back and was totally blown away by their chicken burrito. Now I'm a regular.

Check out my original review for snowmoon....I didn't know this was snowmoon 2. My only complaint…read moreis that I would totally eat shaved ice even in the winter if they were there. Guess I have to wait till it gets warm again. I love snowmoon. .yum craving it right now. I go for the classic cherry and watermelon combo. Mmm yum. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Gotta go find me something that resembles snowmoon right this second to get rid of this craving.

The Afghanistan Shawarma and Burgers is a food truck that used to be found in Falls Church that has…read morenow moved to the Annandale area. They can be found on the parking lot where Joongmi is. We were on our way to another eatery, and we saw that there was a long line - we knew we had to stop by to check them out! Their menu is pretty straightforward - they have Chicken Shawarma and the Afghan Burger, and various juices (Banana, Special Mix, and Carrot). On our initial visit, the line moved extremely slowly, especially since there were some patrons who kept requesting various condiments/salt, who were holding up the line. In addition, there were some patrons who had placed an order earlier who was cutting in line to pick their food up as well. We wanted to try their Chicken Shawarma, but it was sold out! Note to self: get there early! On the next visit, we were able to get there early enough for a later lunch, and was able to order: +the Chicken Shawarma - a thin wrap filled with chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, olives, pickles, tomatoes, and onions; we opted out of the lettuce; the chicken was very well-marinated and flavorful, but this was not served hot; this was, at most, at room temperature, which wasn't really pleasant; also, the wrap could have been rolled a bit more tightly, as all the ingredients just continued to fall out +the Afghan Burger - a thin wrap filled with a sausage, fries, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions; we opted out of the lettuce; this was pretty decent, but the hand-cut fries were not hot or fresh; again, this wrap, as the Chicken Shawarma, was not served hot and was at room temperature; the wrap could have been rolled a bit more tightly, as all the ingredients and toppings were loose and fell out continuously +the Banana Juice - was similar to a thinned out smoothie; definitely not your typical sweet smoothie; this tasted fresh and doesn't seem to contain any sweeteners or sugar; I thought that this was just okay, but could have been prepared cold; this was, like the other food items, lukewarm The later crowd seems to get made-to-order items, as there's usually a line, and food has to be be kept up; however, our lunch experience seems to have the food already pre-cooked/pre-made, making it not fresh Staff were kind and friendly. Plenty of parking in the large lot. +room temperature food during off-peak times +shawarma runs out quick! +kind staff +plenty of parking +located at the Joongmi lot

We got the Chicken Shawarma and an Afghan Burger, not knowing that it wasn't a burger in the…read moreAmerican sense, but it was an interesting surprise! The Chicken itself in the shawarma was a bit dry, but the combination of sauce, seasoning, and the afghan bread was really tasty, note that there is ALOT of black pepper. The Afghan burger itself was alright, the volume of food for the price you pay is pretty good, finding food in NoVA for sub $15 that will fill you up is always nice to see. There were fries, boiled eggs, and a sausage, along with a lot of black pepper once again, not sure if there was supposed to be a sauce but that might've helped the burger be a bit more tasty/less dry. Overall it's a pretty good option if you're passing by the food truck and want a quick bite, or are in the mood for shawarma/Afghan burgers in general! The food took a bit to prep, but service was really friendly.