On a Sunday evening just before 8pm, a friend brought me to King of Koshary to introduce me the…read moreeponymous Egyptian dish. At that time, the establishment only had a one other table occupied so seating occurred immediately. As I perused the menu, my focus landed on the tajins / stews. The ox tail, okra lamb, and cow feet tajins all looked delectable. I settled on the cow feet tajin ($20), served with rice. That arrived after about 10 minutes, piping hot in an earthenware bowl. Just looking at the glisten and the viscosity while spooning the stew, I could tell that the cow hocks had simmered long enough to melt and release collagen into the stew. The tendons came off the bone like the proverbial hot knife through butter. The stock proved rich in texture and flavor without overwhelming the palate. Whatever additional seasonings went into it enhanced the clear stock's savoriness without imparting a different direction to the palate. This epitomized the ostensible simplicity of a dish belying sheer time and effort to perfect a dish. As an aside, this sort of laborious effort resembled long simmered Cantonese stews that I grew up with. Hilariously enough, the only other occupied table was also an Arabic guy bringing his Asian friend along. Speaking of Arabic friends, my friend ordered the king koshary ($12) and had me try a bite. The texture contrasts of the varied grains, the crispy onions, and the savory tomato-based koshary sauce, seemed irresitible. I understood why it became a signature national dish.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Came here to try the Best koshary in NoVA. Wow, it was good. So Many other good Egyptian dishes too. The Owner is so nice!

Authentic, cool ambiance, great food. Egyptian coffee and…read moreKafta sandwich were amazing. Recommend.

We just don't see Egyptian food these days. This place is not only legit...omg it's super fresh!…read more The ground meat tastes like it was just ground. I don't think there's a canned tomato in the joint (my koshari tasted great). If I were to gripe the hawawshi didn't come with tahini (I didn't ask either...should be default) and the koshari had too much rice in the ratio. But honestly these could be my regional variant tastes. It all tastes like you family cooked it. Don't skip the Karkadee (hibiscus iced tea) and tell the staff alf-shook!

It was tucked away and I have never noticed it. They have some outdoor seating in a tent with heat…read morelamps and looked like a nice place for convo. We sat inside in the back and were greeted right away. The gentleman that took care of us was very nice. They only serve non-alcoholic beverages by law so we were slightly disappointed but the hookah was delicious and was well worth it!! The hookah was well priced so much so, that I didn't mind paying a slight upcharge for the coconut coals. It would be a great place to have nice conversation and relax, or better yet, put some AirPods in and catch a nice vibe on your own!! I'll return very soon!!

No food but amazing service ! The ambiance was so chill ! It was perfect for a little date night …read more The options with the hookah were galore as well!

Their vegan chicken shawarma is my favorite food in Baltimore!…read more I came up for a couple days last year and had cravings for it ever since. Just moved to the area, and I was heartbroken to see it wasn't on the menu. But it's back!!! Ordered it yesterday, and *angelic singing*

I decided to stop in R House to get some food. I wanted something that was more on the fresh side…read moreso I decided to go with Koshary Corner. I can't speak on the customer service because I didn't talk to anyone. I ordered at the kiosk and they called my number and that was it. I paid $19.45 for my meal. I order a side of falafels (3) and the street bowl with beef flank, tzatziki, and mild red pepper sauce. The falafels were way too crispy. I feel like compared to other falafels I've tried these were on the hard side. Thankfully I had some tzatziki sauce to dip them in, if I didn't, they would have been a little hard to eat. The flavor was okay but the texture was not appealing. I really wanted to get beef shawarma but they were out so I opted for the beef flank. I wish I would have just gotten chicken instead. The bowl came with rice and a lettuce salad that was underneath the beef. I'm not sure if the lettuce had arugula in it as well, but the lettuce gave sort of a bitter taste which I did not care for at all. Did not taste good so I would add a lot of tzatziki sauce to it to cut down on the bitter taste. The beef was okay, nothing to rave about. I was just very underwhelmed with my food. Not sure if I would give it a try again. If so, I would definitely get something else or build my own bowl maybe. Try it for yourself and see how you like it.

I felt the host really tried to talk up the fact that they one best something.... I can't even…read moreremember.... Long explanation on the menu. It was like someone was trying to convince me that the place was great. Beet salad was incredibly underwhelming, and even looked unappetizing upon arrival. Nice musical playlist though, and overall space. I wouldn't go back to dine though...

I came to Elaine's for a book talk/interview with the author. It was very engaging. The owner and…read morethe author's conversation flowed easily. I can't wait to finish Lynda Allen's third novel in the Liv Wilde mysteries. My mother ate brunch during the event and said the meal was tasty.

Amazing service, delicious food, and a fun ambiance! 10/10 for a quick meal…read more Food tasted fresh, we started with the dip trio, we chose spicy feta: which was divine and definitely had a kick, tzatziki: fresh and yummy and hummus: the least favorite but was good. The 3 dips came with one pita bread, would have been nice to get at least 2. For our main courses we had the stuffed artichokes, cooked to perfection, they were very tasty and the portion was big. Chicken platter was also very well seasoned and tasty, came with a garlic dipping sauce and I chose rice with lentils. The restaurant was clean and all the servers were incredibly friendly! Can't wait to come back.

We had such a lovely breakfast here to kick off our DC adventures. We were trying to take our kids…read moreto as many different cuisines as we could during our time in the city. Our breakfast consisted of a large set spread of savory and sweet Egyptian eats paired with a coffee ceremony (baba, pastries, pita, you name it). Our table of four gobbled up every bite. This spot feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen - very cozy and homey. This is a great spot if you're looking for a healthy meal, vegan options, family-style eating, etc. The service was somewhat slow but warm - no complaints. Bonus: We also loved the educational decor in the bathrooms.

For mains, I went with the kafta platter and loved it. The meat was seasoned perfectly and the…read morevegetables were great. My partner had the chicken kebabs and was equally happy. Others in our group got shawarma sandwiches and spinach pies, and everyone was raving about their food. We wrapped up with a baklava sampler for dessert, which was the perfect ending. The food alone would've made the night, but our waiter really took it to another level. He was warm, personable, and clearly remembered my grandparents from past visits. He greeted them like old friends and was genuinely helpful throughout the meal, steering us toward dishes we'd love based on what we were in the mood for. That kind of attentive, personal service is hard to come by. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great Mediterranean/Middle Eastern meal with excellent service to match. Already planning our next visit!

I love Middle Eastern food, strong, bold flavors, and great music. This one however, is OK not too…read morecrazy. Like how other restaurants would make me but mediocre best. The price that you pay relatively to the portion size is a bit absurd. Their portions are on the smaller side. I'm not used to that because most Middle Eastern restaurants I go to give you large portions that you can make almost 4 meals out of grade music services mediocre they greet you. OK it's nothing crazy for me to say that I will eat ha again, only if I'm in the mood

The strip mall exterior shrewdly conceals this garden of culinary delights from those who lack the…read morecuriosity to pursue them. We started with an order of dolma- grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and cooked to just the right consistency- nothing was still crunchy, nothing was yet mushy. They vanished like djinn in the dawn, before I could get a picture. With them arrived our beverages- fountain drinks of the usual sorts. (Coke products.) As an Alan Parsons fan, I ordered The Pyramid - a homemade pita mounded with lettuce, tomato, homemade guacamole, brilliantly seasoned chicken cooked to perfection and served with rice, green beans, Muenster cheese and a marvelously spiced sour cream sauce. My Bride got the Loaded Greek- an Acropolis of fries, topped with a temple to the Muse of Gyros. Caramelised onions, red peppers, gyro meat, olives and tomatoes covered with feta and tzatziki. We split both dishes, enjoyed them thoroughly, and found ourselves sadly too full for dessert. The rice pudding and baklava combo is calling me to return... The total for this repast was a mere $34.42 before tip. More than reasonable, and just one more reason I'll be back!

We've been many times to this restaurant and, it never disappoints. We love Mediterranean food and,…read moreeat it whenever we get a chance. It's small, but worth every minute. Mediterranean food is very popular,but not many choices in this area. Wish they were able to move into a larger place.

Absolutely the best Yemeni food you could find. You get one of the best authentic Yemeni food in…read morethe DMV. We went there the first time and we have been going back since for quite few years now. I personally recommend the lamb habits, lamb chunk Muqalqal, and start with either veg or lamb fahsa with Yemeni bread. Absolutely amazing food and great service too. Very nice and welcoming people. Overall peaceful atmosphere and family and kids friendly.

Where should one go if they want the most tender of lambs with food the slaps the living out of…read moreyou? There are many answers but the answer for today is Marib. Marib is a Yemeni restaurant located in a strip of restaurants and grocery stores originating from different parts of the world. Marib knows how to do their lambs. Ordered the hummus with lamb and it came with a crisp yet fluffy bread. Then ordered a Lamb Haneeth and let me tell you NOT ONLY the lamb is tender but the rice is so flavorful! I come here quite regularly and will keep on doing that. Umar approved. 4.5/5