In addition to our occasional dining in, during the past 8 months we had two large catering orders…read morefor over 80 people and in both times the food and service was great. the order was on time and the quality was consistently great. The management (Saeid) and his team did a great job for us. We highly recommend them. Thank you! EN

Sysco Food quality and Soko butcher price!…read more Waste of stomach space. Desperation brought us in Regret sends us on our way. The kabob looked to be a better choice. Z burgers hotdogs and fries were awful. Sticky steamed potato buns - low quality over cooked Sysco patties Never again

Came here for a quick, tasty, well seasoned dinner while in the mosaic district, and it did not…read moredisappoint! I went with a vegetarian pick - the falafel wrap was a perfect portion of chickpeas, falafel wrap, and a salad, all of which were well sized portions and very well cooked and seasoned. I'm usually not a falafel girl but when they are well made like this, it makes me reconsider! The workers were kind and there were plenty of tables and seats open for a quick bite. Also major probs to the creative name - sheeeeesh! Would definitely come back again next time I'm in town!

I have not been here in a long time, but I do remember their "Mantu" Afghan-style dumplings being…read morevery delicious, and I suggest giving them a try!

Marjan catering has the best tasting authentic Persian food around. We use them regularly…read moreincluding for large party catering and it's been consistently awesome quality and service. They have a small seating area but offer takeout and party catering. They care a lot about their customers and have always handled our special requests.

After seeing the photos and reading the reviews, I was really excited to try this place…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The restaurant is quite small, with only three tables, and the food in the buffet area didn't seem very fresh. Our rice wasn't fully cooked, and the chicken was dry, which was disappointing--especially since I had high hopes based on the reviews. On a positive note, the olivieh sandwich was pretty good and had a nice homemade feel to it.

My love for Yemeni food is more than my love for any human being alive except for my niece and…read morenephews. That said, this time around I found myself at Saba Restaurant in Fairfax. Here I ordered Lamb Kabsah with a side of salad. Lamb was cooked to PERFECTION! Rice was FULL OF FLAVOR! Salad was FRESH and CRISPY! The food made me happy and I went back home to sleep. I would give this place 4.5/5

food (C) Chicken pad that was overly sweet and smelled funny…read more spring rolls were frozen deep fried whatever(lame) service (A) nice waitress not much in the way of salad or dessert options

District Chicken & Gyro is one of those places that keeps the menu simple and does what they do…read morereally well. The menu is pretty limited, but honestly, that's part of the appeal. The food is always consistent and on point. I usually get takeout and rarely eat there, so for me this is all about the food. Portions are decent, everything tastes fresh, and I've never really had a bad experience. It's the kind of place where you know exactly what you're getting each time, and that's a good thing. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, even when they're busy. I also appreciate that they don't nickel and dime you on the sauces. It's a small thing, but it makes a difference, especially since the sauces are a big part of this type of food. Honestly, not a place to sit and eat as most folks take out. Overall, great food, good portions, friendly people, and consistently good every time I go. Sometimes a limited menu done really well is better than trying to do too much.

I've driven past this place plenty of times and always see it jam-packed, so between the crowds and…read morethe reviews, I kept telling myself I needed to try it. I finally stopped by on July 25, 2026, while I was in the area. The line was long, and I waited about 5-10 minutes before ordering. At the time, I took that as a good sign. The place is small and a little dingy "allegedly", but of course these are the best food spots! I got home, took my first bite, and immediately smirked. I took another bite and realized the smirk was confusion because I could not understand the reviews or the crowds I always see waiting to order. The food severely lacked flavor; literally the only thing I could taste was the sauces. Yikes. I live about 45 minutes away, but even if I were already in the area, I do not think I would stop in for another try. For me, the hype, the line, and the food just did not add up.

Easy surface lot to pull into for parking; the restaurant is clean and bright. Service was warm and…read moreour server was so attentive to refilling our water, asking if everything was ok, and made sure they cleared our appetizer plate to make room for the table. My friend selected all of the dishes which are typical go to's and they did not disappoint! Started with the lamb kebab; it was tender and red onion/sliced tomatoes not only added color to the plate but went well with the meat. For our mains, we asked for mild spice. I could eat mountains of uzbek styled rice, it was rich in flavor - much different of how I grew up eating plain white rice. The star ingredient were the carrots; I've never had yellow carrots before and loved the soft texture. The temperature of this dish came out to be room temperature, wish that we could have enjoyed it as soon as it was prepared. Lastly, the noodle dish was my favorite. I will always love noodles and even better eating fresh, hand pulled ones! Perfectly bouncy and a real treat to eat. The meat was also tender and good sauce ratio. We wanted to order honey cake for dessert but they were all out. Really enjoyed my Sunday dinner will have to come back next time. +Osh Uzbek Pov-Uzbek style rice with boneless lamb/beef, carrot, raisins, quail eggs -- a traditional Uzbek comfort dish +Lamb Kebab-skewered seasoned lamb with cumin +Royal Laghman-fresh hand pulled noodles with beef and peppers

This place -- formerly called Mims -- is under new management. In addition to Uyghur cuisine,…read morethere is now Uzbek food along with other items. The new menu items are fantastic -- particularly from the Uzbek menu -- and I can say without a doubt this is the best restaurant serving Central Asian food in the DMV. I've spent a lot of time in Central Asia and have typically been disappointed with Uzbek food options in the area. This restaurant is a diamond in the rough with the plov being the best I've had in Virginia. Similarly, samsa and korma chopped noodles were absolutely fantastic. This is in excellent addition to the Fairfax food scene and I hope it sticks around for a long time. My family and I will be back, frequently.

I went to SimSim with my Ukrainian father and Indian mother shortly after they opened. I grew up on…read moreUkrainian food, and middle eastern cuisine is some of my favorite, so my expectations were high. Lord, this place did not disappoint! We decided to share everything and eat family style. We ordered 3 Ukrainian dishes: Holubtsi (cabbage rolls stuffed with lamb and beef mixed with rice), cabbage stuffed varenyky (pierogis), deruny (potato pancakes) and the lamb kofta. Each dish was fantastic! The holubtsi were soft and tender in the center, but didn't fall apart when you cut through them. The varenyky tasted like what my family made. The deruny were thin and crispy - my favorite way of making them. And the lamb kofta was absolutely scrumptious. The rice and sauce it came with were divine. Our all-in-one hostess and waitress was also the manager, a young woman from Ukraine who was incredibly attentive and endlessly friendly. She embodies what the hospitality sector is about. The owners are a couple - a Palestinian husband and Ukrainian wife. The latter seems to be the chef de cuisine, while the former runs the front of house and went out of his way to connect with us and introduce us to his son, who also works at SimSim. TLDR: Even if you don't care about supporting two different war torn countries, the food here is both delicious and authentic. I can't wait to go back and eat my way through the rest of the menu!

We picked up an order from here after finding a deal through one of the delivery apps. Overall it…read morewas just okay. The restaurant itself looked really nice inside, but unfortunately the food and service were pretty lackluster. We asked for some additional sauce and were told there would be an extra charge, which was completely fine, but somehow it took another 15-20 minutes just to get the sauce after our food was already ready. The chicken was also pretty dry, while some pieces actually seemed undercooked, so the consistency was a little strange. The rice had raisins mixed into it as well, which we weren't expecting and personally didn't care for. The interior and atmosphere were probably the highlight, but based on this experience I don't think the food or service really stood out enough for us to come back.

Back again, after a few years! The food is still excellent. Still my favorite Uyghur food! I…read moreparticularly enjoyed the Gambian Soman and the salmon kebab.

Even though Eerkin lacks on the side of ambiance but it more than makes it up for it by the…read moreuppercut its food delivers. I have been to almost all the Ughyur food spots in the DMV and Eerkin is simply my favorite for several reasons. The food is served piping hot. Like pipe down hot or whatever you say... and it is darn delicious. This time around I went there on a date and even though the date went horribly wrong because the girl was telling me if I want to be with her I have to stop wearing shorts but as soon as I took a bike out of this Thawa Lamb Shank her voice became mute and all I could hear was the storm caused by the flavors in my mouth. Everything here tastes amazing, from the soft and chewy hand pulled noodles to the dumplings and the pilaf. I love this place. 5/5 I won't mind having more bad dates here.