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| A&J | Chinese | Taiwanese, Noodle Soups | 4316 Markham St Annandale, VA 22003 |
Taiwanese noodle soups and a ton of Chinese small dishes. They are cash only, and their menu is mostly in Chinese. My review here. |
| Afghan Kabob House | Afghan | Kabobs | 2045 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22201 |
Their meats are very well-prepared and well-seasoned. Great options for sides too. |
| Akbar | Indian | Eat In, Buffet | 823 N Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201 |
All you can eat weekend brunch buffet around $11 |
| Baby Blues BBQ | American | Barbecue | 3402 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
If you can handle meat, order their beef rib. Yes, an entire rib. Heavenly. |
| Baked and Wired | American | Coffee Shop, Cupcake Bakery | 2003 11th St NW Washington, DC 20001 |
You cannot go wrong with any of their [massive] cupcakes. Almost no lines, as opposed to nearby overrated Georgetown Cupcakes. |
| Bohemian Caverns | American | Jazz Club | 2003 11th St NW Washington, DC 20001 |
The food is great, but the jazz is better. Enjoy it with good wine and good company. Reservations are really helpful. |
| Bonchon Chicken | Korean | Deep Fried, Wings | 3242 Old Pickett Rd Fairfax, VA 22031 |
Food is very rich, don't overestimate what you can eat |
| Corbo's Bakery | Italian | Bakery | 12210 Mayfield Rd Cleveland, OH 44106 |
No words in this world can do this place justice. I am not crazy about any of the Italian desserts I have ever eaten, except Corbo's cassatas. I would drop bank for that. |
| Corky & Lenny's | American | Deli, Sandwiches | 27091 Chagrin Blvd Woodmere, OH 44122 |
Cleveland has strong European traditions. In Cleveland, these folks know corned beef like it's nobody's business. |
| Daikaya | Japanese | Ramen | 705 6th St NW Washington, DC 20001 |
Potentially long wait times during peak hours, smaller parties seated faster. My review here. |
| Dangerously Delicious Pies | American | Pies, Quiches (Savory and Sweet) | 1339 H Street NE Washington, DC 20002 |
Over 50 pies on rotation, order ahead to guarantee a particular type for your visit |
| Far East Restaurant | Chinese | Dim Sum, Sichuan Cuisine | 5055 Nicholson Ln Rockville, MD 20852 |
No lines, a lot of variety not found even at other joints in the area |
| Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant | Chinese | Family style meals | 4151 Hazelbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 4J7 |
This is fine traditional dining! Having a Chinese speaker is a must. Their dinner meal set is a must before branching off into the rest of their menu. |
| Honey Pig | Korean | Korean BBQ | 7220 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 |
It helps to have a Korean speaker with you, but not necessary |
| Hong Kong Palace | Chinese | Sichuan cuisine, family style meals | 6387 Seven Corners Center Falls Church, VA 22044 |
Having a Chinese speaker is a near necessity |
| Hong Kong Pearl Seafood Palace | Chinese | Dim Sum | 6286 Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22044 |
Another great dim sum place that is right in the heart of Northern Virginia. The line is not too bad for small parties |
| Hot Spot | Asian Fusion | Hot Pot, Shabu Shabu | 3232 Old Pickett Rd Fairfax, VA 22031 |
Parties of 5+ automatically get tiny candle-lit pots that never boil |
| J & J Czuchraj Meats | East European | Jerky, Kielbasa, Smoked Meats | 1979 West 25th St B-10 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 |
Located inside West-Side Market, stall B-10, which is off in a corner. Very tasty, chewy, fresh jerky. |
| Kirin Seafood Restaurant | Chinese | Dim Sum | 7900 Westminster Hwy Richmond, BC V6X 1A5 |
This is the shining gem of dim sum in the Vancouver, BC metropolitan area in terms of flavor. Their prices are double that of other dim sum joints. The lines were actually not long when I was there. |
| Kogiya | Korean | Korean BBQ | 4220-A Annandale Rd Annandale, VA 22003 |
Very limited parking, and limited but extremely tasty all-you-can eat BBQ options. Definitely carpool and prepare to gorge on fatty brisket and pork belly. My review here. |
| Kotobuki | Japanese | Sushi, Mako, Nigiri, Sashimi | 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20007 |
Very small and cozy, parties of 2 ideal |
| Le Matin de Paris | Korean | Korean Bakery, Cafe | 7326 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003 |
Not as many options as other places, but it is a spacious and cozy place to hang out with friends |
| Nighttown | American | Jazz Club | 12387 Cedar Rd Cleveland, OH 44106 |
Well known club in Cleveland that attracts some pretty famous artists from time to time. The food is good too, but definitely go for the music. |
| Oriental East | Chinese | Dim Sum | 1312 East-West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
For Saturday dim sum, ideal arrival time is 10:40 (to be seated with the first wave) |
| Pho 75 | Vietnamese | Pho | 3103 Graham Rd Falls Church, VA 22042 |
Cash only; the small bowl offers a better meat and noodle to soup ratio than the large. My review here. |
| Ravi Kabob House | Pakistani | Kabobs, Curry | 350 N Glebe Rd Arlington, VA 22203 |
Cash only |
| Ray's The Steaks | American | Steakhouse | 2300 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 |
Get ready to splurge. If you can't get reservations at this fancy joint, they have a pub setting next door (Retro Ray's) with the same menu. |
| Ren's Ramen | Japanese | Ramen | 11403 Amherst Ave Wheaton, MD 20902 |
Best ramen broth I have had in the DC Metro area. Bring $25 cash to be safe, and feel free to check out my review here. |
| Sakedokoro Makoto | Japanese | Omakase | 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW Washington, DC 20007 |
The closest Western equivalent is a tasting menu. Come prepared with $200+ and ask for all the upgrades, the daily specials, and the sake pairing. My review here. |
| Sakuramen | Japanese | Ramen | 2441 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009 |
When you make the decision to come here, go all out. It is worth it. |
| Shanghai Lounge | Chinese | Chinese food, Xiaolongbao | 1734 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007 |
If you do not live in DC, then they are still worth the trek for filling up on Xiaolongbao. Here is my review. |
| Shilla Bakery | Korean | Korean Bakery, Cafe | 17039 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va 22003 |
There is a good kabob place next door. Shilla is a great place to stop by for dessert. |
| Siam Cafe | Chinese | Southern Chinese food, family style meals | 3951 St Clair Ave NE Cleveland, OH 44114 |
Cleveland is a foodie town, but its Chinese food options are slim compared to those in larger coastal cities. This place is a big favorite of mine for offering good, authentic Chinese food in Cleveland. |
| Silver Fountain | Chinese | Dim Sum | 13533 Connecticut Ave Silver Spring, MD 20906 |
Sit as close to the kitchen as you can to get first pick at the carts |
| Spacebar | American | Grilled Cheese, Dive Bar | 709 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 |
Multiple visits are required to try their 20 different grilled cheeses and 24+ beers on tap. Come before or after the dinner rush. My review here. |
| St. Arnold's Mussel Bar | American | Mussel Bar | 1827 Jefferson Pl NW Washington, DC 20036 |
Parties of 3+ are ideal so you can order different sauces for each bucket of mussels |
| Taco Bamba | Mexican | Taqueria | 2190 Pimmit Drive Falls Church, VA 22043 |
You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. $8 gets you three tacos that are satisfying without going overboard. |
| Thai Restaurant | Thai | Thai Curry, Thai Noodles | 3316 Greenmount Ave Baltimore, MD 21218 |
Their Thai curries are phenomenal! Highly recommend. |
| The Helmand | Afghan | Eat in, Fine Dining | 806 North Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201 |
They make their own dessert cheeses in house |
| Uncle Liu's Hot Pot | Chinese | Hot Pot | 2974 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042 |
Get the split pot, one side spicy broth, the other side non-spicy |
| West Side Market | Hybrid | Public Market | 1979 West 25th St Cleveland, Ohio 44113 |
Bring $20-$40 in cash and get ready to explore, sample, and have fun. Don't spend it all right away. |
| X.O. Taste | Chinese | Family style meals | 6124 Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22044 |
They sometimes have holiday specials, e.g. order over $75, get a free lobster platter. I think they recently got a new chef who over-salts the dishes, so YMMV. |
Updated regularly when new fantastic eats are encountered on my adventures.
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