Phenomenal Mediterranean bowls and the best Falafels you'll ever have, fried fresh. Great spot for…read morelunch or weeknight dinner. Total hidden gem. A very fresh and wide variety of toppings and pickles, hot shawarma to order. Select between wrap or bowl (even further customized w rice, salad, or fries as a base). I loved the eggplant dip & hummus toppings, chose a combo for my protein too. What stands out is this tastes and looks like real food, made from scratch. Filled pastries and flatbreads warmed up in an open oven fresh to top off your meal, yum!! Order at the counter. Service is fast and efficient, very nice sitting area next door to enjoy your food fresh. Pro tip: stop by the pastry shop around the corner for some delicious baclava & other fillo type desserts. Also ordering available online.

So sad to report that I was fooled by raving yelp reviews. Chicken shawarma gets zero stars…read more Completely soggy and inedible. Sauces are bland and nothing stand out despite ordering ketchup, white sauce and hot sauce on the side. I tried my best to eat the shawarma but it's impossible to hold because the wrap melted down into a soggy wet tissue after a 20 minute drive home. Even after air frying it was still disgustingly wet. I am leaving this review so other people don't suffer the same fate. On the positive side the crinkle fries were okay.

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.

This review is for the Alexandria location of Flavor Hive off of General Washington Dr…read more On 1/28/26, after 8:00 PM, we placed two separate orders. Only one order (check #88) was provided at pickup. The second order (check #87) was never given to us, despite being paid for. When I called the phone number listed on both the paid receipt and from Google, I did not reach the restaurant. Instead, the call was answered by a male individual phone comes up from Vienna and did not appear to be affiliated with the restaurant staff on-site. This alone is unacceptable. The individual who answered was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Multiple witnesses overheard the conversation, which has been documented. We were not initially seeking a refund -- only verification of the missing order and whether it could still be picked up. There was zero effort to assist, no accountability, and no urgency to resolve the issue. This level of disorganization and lack of customer service is unacceptable for any restaurant. If Flavor Hive continues to operate this way -- including routing customer calls to unprofessional third parties -- it will absolutely damage the business and its reputation.

Tried the Great Greek Gyro Combo with feta fries and it was excellent. Everything tasted very…read morefresh, and the portions were generous. The gyro meat was delicious, flavorful, and cooked just right, and the tzatziki really brought it all together. The feta fries were also a standout, with a nice crispy texture and great flavor. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and I liked the counter-service setup where they still bring the food to your table. Nice balance of casual and convenient. Would definitely come back for this again.

Long time gyro lover. Hard to find good ones. Usually something is skipped on: meat, onions,…read moretomatoes. At first I thought this is a little pricey for an gyros, but took the chance. It was great. Tons of meat and tons of sauce. I ordered extra Tzataiki sauce because its crucial and often skipped on. Gyro came loaded with sauce and I never used the extra sauce. I would recommend this gyro.

The BRISKET BENNIE blew away my expectations. I was thinking it was going to be really good, but it…read morewas amazing. My wife had the omelette and she really enjoyed it. We spoke about it during brunch and we agreed it is hands down the best brunch in Arlington!

Ruthie's showed up in a "New and Hot" search for Fairfax, and it was a great call…read more Located in the old Plow and Hearth spot across from REI in Fairfax Corner, the ambiance is excellent. Bright and open with an integrated coffee bar, the noise level is better than most. Table settings are beautiful with fresh flowers. The food, though, is outstanding. We were there for brunch on a Saturday. We shared the skillet cornbread and deviled eggs and agreed they were excellent, but the deviled eggs were top-notch. For entrees we had a brisket bennie, brisket hash, and fried chicken and biscuits. Everyone said their dish was the best dish. I had the fried chicken - just the right honey and heat, and the biscuits were fluffy, buttery heaven. We were stuffed but Jorge and Matt (one of the owners) dropped off a complimentary order of apple donuts with raspberry jam. I shouldn't be surprised but the chunks of real apple in the donuts - wow. I don't know how they serve food this good in a location this beautiful and such reasonable prices. I guarantee, though, we'll be back for dinner and be regular customers in the future.

The chicken shawarma and garlic naan were so delicious. My only note is that I didn't realize there…read morewould be olives so now I know not to ask for them next time!

Ambiance: (5/5) Loved the family vibe. It seems like everyone knows everyone…read more Price: (5/5) Very reasonable price. Food: (5/5) Loved the food. The sesame naan was very unique. I've never had anything like it. It was so soft, it was like a bagel but in naan form. The egg parahta was also really good. It had a lot of veggies and spices. Service: (5/5) Amazing service. Food comes out quick and everyone is very nice.

Looking for a burger on Yelp near Van Dorn, Club Sandwich popped up with an eye-popping 4+ stars…read more So I gave these guys a try. I entered at high noon on a weekday and was surprised that there was only one other customer. All the other tables were empty. The aromatic scent of pho filled air. Did they also serve pho at Club Sandwich (I didn't check the menu) besides burgers and sandwiches? Or was the aroma from Pho 95 two doors down? I decided what I wanted to order, but there was a problem. There was nobody at the counter. I waited maybe four minutes to see if anybody from the back would come out to take my order. But nobody came out. I was hungry and didn't want to wait any longer, so I just left. Club Sandwich could at least have a bell on their counter to get somebody's attention if they aren't going to man the counter.

I realized my love-hate relationship with The Club has spanned over 7 years and a change of…read moremanagement. Gave it 4 stars at first, then they shifted to this Nashville Hot Chicken style for wings for a one star, and recently revisited after checking out that their online menu brought back the traditional wing sauces. I surely missed out when that happened. Coming back, I declare that their wings are probably some of the better ones in the DMV. As the wifey said, crunchy on the outside, juicy inside. And their portions are big. We ordered 12, half plain and the other lemon pepper. The base wings is flavorful enough to savor. The problem lies in the menu. Looking at the screen as initial point of contact, you feel like you opened a box of jigsaw puzzle. The Club needs to organize and simplify their menu and classify according to wings, burgers, bowls and sides. That would solve the problem. Change the shocking blue background color and take out the pictures of the burgers which look very similar with one another to free up more space. Additionally, you feel like you're in a mini Cheesecake Factory with so many choices available. Simplify the menu! Also, let go of your separation anxiety with all this huge printed merchandising materials, some of which have been there from the start! Then there are standee signs that list other order options. They make the place look cheap and dated. Worse, they're confusing and an eyeful. One sign featured all the Korean chicken variants while another tucked away somewhere reveals you can get the lemon pepper and other interesting sauces and toppings. Put it this way, if the Restaurant Makeover show and Chef Gordon Ramsay came over, they would change 2 things: simplify the menu and add some pop to the interior. Get professional help on these please. Don't "wing" it and hoard on the huge menu boards like you were archiving old photographs. Have the owners noticed that more people are doing take-outs rather than dining in? A one day make over of fresh paint with vibrant new furniture (they have the same ones 7 years back) and simple menus with one or two picture boards would make this place rock and do justice to their awesome chicken wings (if only you knew that you can get more that 10 flavors to choose from)! Hopefully, The Club will merit my Yelp record of 4 reviews for a single restaurant culminating in one that showcases the true potential of this place.

Wife wanted to try, so we tried. Plenty of parking, nice, bright and spacious dining area. Clean…read morerestrooms. Open concept for kitchen with views of all the food preparation. Friendly Staff who was above & beyond helpful after we let him know it was our first time. (Zaki) was his name (pretty sure). He walked us through the whole ordering process. Options are many from choice of greens to meat with everything in between. You build your own creation or can choose from Fan Favorites. You can be basic or build a monster with additional add-ons. It can add up quickly so watch out. We did two bowels with side of pita chips, two cups for water. About $40 - the food is fresh & delicious (best Falafel that I have had) and per my wife healthy. Definitely enough flavor & food to satisfy and we will be back to try some other combinations.

Rude service! The african american manager very aggressive & has no csr skills. This is a lamb bowl…read morethat's $3.85 upcharge & for extra lamb another $8.00 total cost is $23 for this one bowl according to her!!! Everytime I visit she has a snarly attitude, rude undertone. Nothing nice! Opt for a different food choice because the experience in there is not cool with the warden manager! She walked away when I inquired about the upcharge as if she was annoyed.

Calling this place an "Afghan restaurant" is a disservice. Yes, that's the focus but it feels more…read morethan that. Most Afghan bistros tend to fall into one of two categories; mom-and-pop fast-food type places with an emphasis on kabobs, or dinner halls that serve a more upscale presentation of the same fare. This is something in the middle. It feels fancy, but it also feels like an eatery/take-out joint. The decor doesn't even scream 'Afghan food'. I went with a filet mignon dish; yes filet mignon! Not kebab style, but placed on a rice dish. I thought everything was well above average. The food was excellent, as well as the presentation. Side-dishes were good too.

I ordered the chicken kabob and beef gyro. The gyro was super tender and flavorful. The gyro it…read moreself was very good, however the naan was on the chewier side, but that could have been because I did carry-out. The chicken kabob was also super tender. My favorite side was the rice. The rice was pack with spices and was delicious. The side I chose was spinach and it did the job. Additionally the green hot sauce was sour and spicy. I really like it over the chicken. I would definitely recommend this spot if you crave kabobs or gyro.

Stopped by Fat Cat Kitchen for a casual bite, and I'm glad to report the experience was just as…read moresolid as the hype. Service was cool--laid-back but attentive enough to keep things flowing. I ordered the City Burger with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and whew... this was a good burger. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right so every bite felt intentional. The toppings were perfectly sautéed, adding that extra depth without overpowering the meat. The hand-cut fries deserve their own shout-out--crispy, golden, and delicious. You can always tell when fries are actually cut in-house, and these definitely passed the test. Fat Cat Kitchen is a great stop when you're craving a quality burger with no frills, just flavor. I'll be back to explore more of the menu!

I'd come here a couple of years ago and was not greeted and kept standing at the hostess station…read morefor 6-7 minutes, so I just left. Today, we were greeted quickly and warmly and shown to a table. My Dad had a huge burger, which he said was good. My sister had the Gumbo- I tasted it and it was delicious! My Caribbean chicken and shrimp would've been delicious, but the chicken was way way too salty! The shrimp and beans and rice were both good. I'm so glad I ordered the sauce on the side because it ratcheted up the salt level to briny. Our server was adequate. The dining room is in a sort of weird U-shaped to me, but and spaced to serve. The friendly Manager stopped by our table to give my little niece a toy, and check on our experience. Our food hadn't come yet, so I didn't share that I didn't enjoy my meal. Even though I didn't enjoy the dish I had, I probably come back to try the burger.

Just visited Blue Kitchen, a fairly-new Korean-owned breakfast deli in the Seven Corners area, and…read moreI'm already planning my next visit! The menu has something for everyone--breakfast classics, sandwiches, rice bowls, and burrito-style wraps that reminded me of kimbap. I had the Morning Sunrise sandwich with egg, ham, cheese, hash brown, avocado, and lettuce--so good! You can also customize your bread (bagel, croissant, or sub roll), which is a nice touch. What made the experience even better? The owner was there, cooking behind the grill. There's something really special about having your meal made by the owner--it just feels more personal and made with love. Can't wait to come back and try more, maybe even for lunch later today!

Tried this place for a quick to go and I can say I will be ordering more now! I ordered the glass…read morenoodle with pork belly and was surprised how good of a combination it was. Definitely try this and other foods as well!