The smash burgers are delicious, i like how the double didn't feel too heavy? The meat itself tasted like chili? I can't explain the taste but that's as close as i could. The cheese curds are a MUST! So good and just a touch spicy. The space is beautiful inside, but it's not filled? I almost wish bar area was open or it was another stall of food. The service is fast but not interactive - no complaints. Overall good place to try! Not sure if I'd make the drive to it again but if it's on uber or if I'm on the area I'd stop in to get a bite. read more

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Not bad but also not the standard burger. I saw the hype and wanted to try this place out. The restaurant is mostly empty except a few random motorcycles. There were almost 0 customers and I was order #4 at 6 pm.... The staff were just waiting for customers. There's nothing wrong with that but there's a reason why it's empty. No where is it advertised that the burger is more of like a burger seasoned with kabob spices burger. So if you want a standard burger this isn't the place for you. The burger was fine if you're okay with spices. I liked it but I felt a little tricked. The fried cheese was also good but it was Super spicy. I didn't notice but my friend couldn't eat it. Also there was 0 hVAC so I was freezing and did not enjoy the sit down experience. I love my friends but it was so cold I just wanted to leave. I would literally give it more stars if they called it "specially seasoned burgers" and fixed the heat. read more

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Solid spot for a smashburger, but it could use a few improvements. The atmosphere: The dining area is very spacious. You order at a kiosk, then find a seat. It was freezing inside, and I was not sure if a heater was running. When I came in for dinner around 8:00 PM, it was extremely quiet. The space would benefit from some music to make it feel less empty. The food: The menu is pretty limited to smashburgers, fries, cheese curds, and drinks. I ordered the single-patty smashburger. The cook was great, but it needed more seasoning. A little more salt would go a long way. The fries and cheese curds were delicious, and everything came out hot. One thing I would change is the sauce setup. We got small ramekins of ketchup and house sauce, and it did not feel like enough. A self-serve sauce station or larger portions would be more convenient. The service: I did not really interact with the staff since they were mostly cooking in the back, but the food came out very quickly, which was a big plus. read more

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7 out of 10 burger. I am just rating the burger here because that is what I came for. Also they were just opening when I checked it out so they were just ramping up their game at this point If the last place I went to has the thickest patties i have ever seen, these had to be the thinnest! lol - they were thin, crispy, juicy, a tad greasy and really delicious with the fried egg. It was delicious and I gobbled it up quickly Like I said, they were just getting things setup, part of the restaurant want even finished when I went in, so I will definitely be interested to go back and try them again! read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Burger with fried egg and some tasty spicy cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I saw this place on instagram and boy did they sell it. Please don't believe the hype as the food is average at best. I walked into this establishment which is surprisingly pretty large even though they only use a 3rd of it for customers which I found kinda odd. I walked to the register and was immediately greeted by the employee. I ordered from a tablet which kept constantly moving so that was kinda annoying but the transaction itself was pretty seamless. The menu is pretty basic, burgers, fries and 1 chicken sandwich. I ended up getting the 3 ounce burger since that is what hyped me up on instagram. The add ons are limited. This was the first time I've ever ordered a burger and couldn't get ketchup and mustard on the burger. Boy was I disappointed. The food came barely quickly and was piping hot. That was the best part as the food itself isn't that good. The smash burger appears to be seasoned well however it is quite tasteless. The 3 ounce patty is paper thin and you taste far more bun than burger. I was ready to be done after the first 2 bites as it was nothing to special. The fries were suppose to be seasoned however they just look the part. Overall the food isn't good and I won't be back. Good service but nowhere near worth the drive. read more

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weird burgers, location and space. very large inside it's like an empty warehouse. the burgers taste like they're seasoned with taco seasoning - it doesn't satisfy a burger craving for me. wouldn't call this a smash as there is no texture on the patties. also the philly burger isn't a burger, it's just shaved meat on the bun I should've looked closer/asked. the sides were great (cheese curds and fries) but there are so many better burger shops around read more

Came here post-worship night with a large group of maybe 30+ folks. The service is quick, the burger hit, and the large space was good for what we needed read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Possibly the best chicken and smash burgers my family has ever had! We've been multiple times and the quality never disappoints. The chicken burger is seasoned perfectly and the fries are always crispy and delicious. Their sauce is also a great touch for their burgers. Highly highly recommend!! The fact that it's halal makes it that much better! It also looks like they are working of a coffee/tea area inside the restaurant and I can't wait for that open! Do yourself a favor and go read more

We ordered takeout from here as our first try. My husband and I both got the double patty burgers with spicy cheese curds and an order of fries. The burgers were cooked well and nicely seasoned. The buns seemed fresh and the sauce was also good. The spicy cheese curds were great as curds can get cold and hard fast. They stayed crunchy and crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. And they had a real kick! They were out of the non- spicy curds. The fries were disappointing. Nothing special. I'd go back for the burgers and curds again however it's not a top burger joint that I'd go back to frequently. read more

Fast service and quality halal ingredients. The chicken sandwich was juicy and flavorful and all the ingredients down to the buns and veggies were fresh and well-prepared. That being said, not my favorite smash burger. It needed salt or like more meaty flavor. The fries portion for $4 was a little small. Beware parking is very difficult. We went on a Friday night and this place shares a parking lot with several restaurants and brewery. Not many spaces available. read more

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Came here with my friends and it looked like they were still in their soft opening phase. The space itself is huge but the lack of air was quite uncomfortable. The heat from the grill tops radiates out towards the dining area. There also appeared to be a dessert bar being set up and a water station. The food did not take long after being ordered but everything had a similar seasoning. The crusting on the burger was perfectly crispy and crunchy, meat was not overly greasy, but the seasoning threw me off. The fries had a similar seasoning and it just felt overly salty. The fries were not overly oily and had nice crisp. read more

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The black sugar portion is not open yet so this is only for the black salt part (burgers). You can definitely taste the quality in the burger and the ingredients. Well flavored, really don't need any other condiments. Even the bun is good! Unfortunately our burgers were a bit dry. Whether that was due to overcooking or the patties were simply too thin. We asked for the fries to be hot so they were. Comes with ketchup and burger sauce. They could have filled the fry tray up more for the cost. Very self-service from ordering to pick up. Large open concept with plenty of parking. We dined at noon on a Saturday and were the only ones in the restaurant. Employee said they opened 11 days ago. read more

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10/10 food came out hot and fresh and fast. There was an irate customer before me but dude had ordered an extra burger on accident and then realized his mistake when he was looking at his own receipt. Food is VERY tasty just wish they had pork bacon. It's a large clean establishment, probably the only real smash burger place left around that I can find. Spicy cheese curds were delicious, definitely spicy. Will be back. House sauce is a sweet and spicy aoli. When I said food came out fast I mean within 5 minutes was crazy. It's all fresh you can see directly into the kitchen where they make the burgers. They're opening up a crepe and coffee shop soon, will come back for that too. Yes the heater was on inside read more

Burgers were pretty well done airing in the side of burnt. Wouldn't go out of my way to return.

I found this spot from instagram in a hidden plaza in Falls Church and the inside was super spacious. My boyfriend and I got a double patty burger and some cheese curds. The wait was a little long, especially since there weren't many people there. I was kind of disappointed with the burger though. I had seen so many great reviews on Yelp but the flavor just wasn't right. I'm not sure if it was too much seasoning or it didn't compliment eachother but it just didn't taste good. I'm all for seasoning, but this one missed the mark. The cheese curds, on the other hand, were great! Super crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back since the menu is pretty limited but I'm still glad I tried it! read more

One of my favorite burger places in the DMV area, definitely worth a try. Ordered the triple stack burger with fries, they have a unique seasoning and sauce that they add onto the burger that gives it a stand out delicious taste, slightly sweet, perfect amount of spicy. Still thinking about this burger weeks later. read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Triple burger - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This was my first time trying a Hilal burger restaurant. The menu simple burgers and a a chicken sandwich option. They also sell french fries and cheese curds. The burgers come in a single, double or triple patty. If you are feeling adventurous they have a Philly cheesesteak burger and a chicken cheesesteak burger option. The sides are seasoned fries, cheese curds and spicy cheese curds. The sandwiches all come with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions and a house made sauce. They offer premium toppings such as turkey bacon, fried eggs, avacado and caramelized onions for an up charge. When I arrived I placed my order on the single tablet. I did not anyone taking orders. The kitchen is open style so you can see your order being prepared. I ordered the chicken sandwich and a single burger. I also wanted to try the fries and cheese curds. Everything was seasoned with perfection. I would say the chicken sandwich was probably one of the best chicken sandwiches that I have ever had. I was not able to finish but the ratio of chicken to bun was great! The fries and cheese curds were crispy and well seasoned. There looks to be some sort of bakery or cafe opening up sometime soon. If I am in the area I would definitely come back. read more

Always down to try a new burger place. Black salt's signage is kind of hard to see at night since they don't have outside lights up yet but it's right next door to the brewery. It's pretty big inside with plenty of space between the tables. Decor is kind of weird for a burger joint, looks like the lobby of one of your typical "luxury" apartment buildings in the area. I only tried one burger and it was pretty good, it's not a traditional mix of spices and seasonings that you'd expect but I liked it. Burgers are halal, the bacon is turkey and there's no craft beer or anything like that. Definitely curious enough to come back, hopefully they get rid of the boombox that was blasting music because all it did was made me rush to leave (maybe that's the intention who knows). read more

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I'm genuinely confused about the high ratings and wondering if we are at the same place. First off, the space is really odd. Clearly half of it is not ready for service, it's huge and set up more like a coffee shop than a burger joint. Maybe that will be worked out later? When we came in, it was totally empty and the staff were just standing around. We ordered and paid via a touch screen and then sat down. The fabric chairs were badly stained, which was definitely off-putting. Our food came quickly but that's about all I can say positive. The burgers looked good but one bite and my companion and I were done. There were some kind of spices and sauce used that made the burger excessively sweet--sweet meat is not appetizing. They were also very greasy-- the oil was puddling under the bun. We had fries and spicy cheese curds (we would've preferred regular but they were out), which were so spicy they weren't edible. The fries were fine, but nothing more. If the concept is smash burgers with special spices/sauce, I wish that was disclosed somewhere on the menu, but it was not. Ultimately, we left without eating any more, it was just that unappetizing. Will not be back and can't recommend. read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Fries and spicy cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Interesting name bc all they really sell here are burgers. They are relatively new so I hope they incorporate some of the constructive criticisms below Pluses: 1. They serve halal meat which is great for the population of customers that require their food to be halal Areas of improvement 1. They just opened but it looks like they sourced used furniture which would be great and environmentally friendly but all the chairs are horribly stained. No effort was put into cleaning them 2. Parking is a nightmare because they share a disorganized and disorderly parking lot with several other businesses 3. The menu is very limited as well as their toppings. The main entree is burgers but they don't even have mustard and not much more beyond . Lettuce is also shredded. 4. The fries are pretty basic. Not bad though 5. They only serve smash burgers so don't expect a juicy burger. They put some sort of spice on it which isn't terrible but doesn't work well for burgers 6. Food is very salty 7. Ventilation is poor so you will smell like a burger read more

The food was very good. Cheese curds a little spicy. Burger borderline a little dry (but if you add toppings, that could fix it). Ambiance kinda strange--looks like an unfinished coffee shop, but with random kitchen. Very few people and very spaced out tables. Interesting vibe. read more

A great casual fast food burger place. This is the double burger with caramelized onions. The fries were just fries with seasoning. The burger flavor and sauce were so good. I definitely need to come back and try the chicken sandwich. The cheese curds were also delicious like tiny mozzarella sticks. Quick service as well. read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Double burger, fries, and spicy cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The burger and fries were some of the best I've had. The spices were delicious and not at all hot. Great ambiance, nice staff, and spotless. Highly recommend. read more

Burger is terrible, only gave 2 stars for the fries which are excellent. You'd think a place that only sells burgers would have it figured out. Burger has some weird seasoning on it (smells like taco seasoning) and the patties are as thin as paper. If you're determined to go you need at least a double to taste any meat but you're better off at shake shack read more

I remember loving their burgers the first time I tried them but they didn't exactly hit the same the second time around but don't get me wrong, the food is still delicious. Fries and spicy cheese curds are great. Quick service. Plenty of room to sit. Looking forward to their cafe/dessert section opening soon! read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Philly cheesesteak sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Weird flavor - didn't like at all. Strange seasonings and meat tasted odd. Don't think I'll be going back.

The food was great. I got a double patty. The bun was pretty delicious as well. Patty was a tad bit dry but not unbearable. The service was amazing. You order and pick it up from the counter. The ambiance was pretty chill. Didn't hear any music playing which was nice, I can have decent conversations and hear it. read more

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This restaurant has good food, but it opens way too late. Like I have never heard a burger place to open up at 5pm Monday-Friday. OPEN UP EARLY so you can make more money. I live in Maryland and I would love to stop by on my way home from work to grab a burger but its closed and I am not coming back in RUSH HOUR Traffic. This is a bad idea in my opinion to open this late. read more

I'm the Yelp Robinhood back again to help save yall time and money. So here's the deal the burgers is solid. The spicy cheese curds are honestly real good that's what bumps the rating up to a 4. The inside is clean and has a relaxing vibe. The burger will do the job buts it's def not one of the better burgers in the area I would say it's good though. If you're in the area and in the mood worth giving it a shot, but not worth going out your way 20-30 min for in my humble crispy opinion. Signing off- Ish read more

Been excited to try black salt ever since they opened in Blacksburg and was super happy to hear they opened in nova. Food is good, and self service is smooth and quick. We got there at opening so we got served in a few min. Venue is huge and decor is really cool. read more

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Not sure what all the 5 star ratings are for-- overrated is an understatement, for sure! Good burgers, but nothing too wild and I've definitely had better burgers.! read more

At best it was just OK. The restaurant was nice and clean, but very expensive for drinks. I left with the taste of overcooked burger in my mouth. read more

There is something about the burgers here that when I crave a burger, I now only want a black salt burger! Tonight I tried the chicken sandwich and it was SO delicious and flavorful!!! read more

I love the place is very nice the food is amazing fresh ingredients everything is good and good price

We saw it on Instagram reels and it did not disappoint. The chicken sandwich was so tender and the cheese curds and fries were also very good. The triple patty was very good too. The space was very large and they had music playing. We got our food extremely fast. Definitely recommend and will be back! read more

Black Salt Black Sugar - Cheese curds and fries - Burgers Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The burgers are great! These are smash burger style with a delicious thousand island sauce. We added the caramelized onions and avocado which made it good. This place is a bit hidden from the street. Overall, one of the best burgers I have had in a long time! read more

The place is very nice,love the art and decorations. The employees are hardworking, and the food was amazing, Top 10 easily.

Great food, great service, nice decor. This is my new go to place for great burgers. Everything on the menu is great, the burgers, steak and cheese or the chicken sandwich. Great addition to Merrifield read more