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.

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.

Yum! Came across…read moretheir food truck while we were at The Winery At Bull Run. Everything on their menu looked delicious. Tried their Napoleon the Conqueror and Baked Brie. Both were well made and had plenty of flavor. The cashier at the food truck was super friendly and had a great sense of humor. Their menu items can be a bit pricey but quality ingredients are used and you can taste the difference. I'm glad we tried The Frenchman out.

The Frenchman food truck is a testimony to gluttony, and the ultimate cheat day meal…read more I had the Napoleon the angry. Fried chicken goodness on a brioche, plenty of jalapeno slices, cheese, and an aioli. The brioche bun was fluffy and did a great job of holding all of the flavor into bites. A side of fries that were great compliment to the richness of the sandwich. The sandwich was a great balance of spicy and buttery. No ketchup or other condiments needed.

I just tried this random food truck in Ballston VA that primarily sells Indian food. They…read moreadvertise other things like cheesesteaks, shwarmas, and gyros but buyer beware! I ordered the cheese steak and it took 40 min to make, and was ultimately chicken tikka on a hot dog bun with overly processed cheese. I tossed the "cheesesteak" away and decided i have to write this review - do not buy from them!

Par course for food truck. Not as good as those which frequent L'Enfant (this was located at…read moreBallston Metro). 11.65 lamb gyro salad yielded a smaller portion--however, flavor eclipsed quantity. Excellent seasoning, which made up for the slightly longer wait time compared to adjacent food trucks. The reheated naan was doughy/moist. Highly recommend the spinach and curried chickpeas as sides. Meh. I was satisfied, but not the best choice.

The food is so good at this location and a great place to watch the FIFA games The queso was…read moreexcellent and not too salty for my preference.

My friend and I went here for dinner because we wanted some fried fish and fried shrimp tacos. Lots…read moreof places don't have them, but this place does! I will say, I was disappointed in the tacos. The tortillas and toppings were perfect and fresh, however the fries shrimp and fish were mostly batter. Moreover the actual fish and shrimp were very little. As for the chips, they're thin and crispy, seasoned, and served room temperature, which is acceptable. The salsa was nice and tasted homemade. The guacamole was average. It definitely tasted like it was made a few hours ago because the dish was lime-forward. The staff were nice. They were attentive and patient with us as we navigated the menu with some questions. The space is nice and bright, the booths made it feel cozier, however some of the upholstery on the seating is torn and patched by masking tape. It feels like a diner, which isn't bad and appropriate for this price point. Next time, I'm trying the Birria tacos.

This place is quite literally DA BOMB when it comes to Jamaican food in the DMV. It's located…read moreinside the Springfield mall, but don't let their mall location fool you. I've been coming here for some time and one thing I noticed is they're always consistent. Their oxtail that I got recently with Uber Eats was fresh, seasoned well-more than other oxtails I've had at other Jamaican restaurants- and portion size was decent. I also like that they put it on top of a bed of rice and peas not inclusive of it being a side. I got the rice and peas and plantains as sides and the plantains were SO yummy and sweet omg. I don't think I have had plantains so sweet and ripe before. They were also seasoned in a little sauce and fat so that gave them some extra savory flavor. Rice and peas were also very good. Their Jamaican beef patties are also really tasty and seasoned well. What makes this spot stand out is their consistency, quality, portion size, and seasoning. Their flavors are deep and not bland, which can be an issue at Jamaican restaurants where the dishes aren't seasoned enough. So do yourself a flavor and get Jamaican breeze if you're in the mall and craving a beef patty (or two!) I will be ordering soon AGAIN!

I ordered Jammin Island BBQ from DoorDash as I was craving Caribbean food. The jerk chicken meal…read morecame with a choice of 2 sides, and for under $20, it was especially attractive. It came with 2 legs, a potato, and a carrot. The curry sauce had a nice kick to it, and the chicken was falling off the bone. The plantains were huge pieces, with a slight crisp around the edges. The mac and cheese was decent.