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    Immigrant Food Ballston

    4.3 (85 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Warm naan. Simple but effective! So good
    Steve H.

    Ok look we went here a few months ago so I my memory is fuzzy and I can't give you my normal razzle dazzle with the review BUT I can say most if not all the food was fantastic. We wanted to try as many things as possible so we split a few small dishes. We were there a little too close to closing time for me, but the staff was still friendly and helpful. Absolutely give this place a shot some time.

    Thai mussels and frites
    Katie R.

    I liked both my cocktails and enjoyed the food. The short ribs was great, as were the Thai mussels and fries. The only thing we didn't care for was the flan - the sauce was bitter. We would go here again if in the neighborhood.

    Thai Mussels & Frites
    Jess V.

    This meal was excellent! Service was 10/10. Ambiance was so lovely. We loved it here. All the food and drinks were so tasty. Obsessed w. The Cesar and the beignets. Highly recommend!

    THAI NOODLE SALAD  Mango (No mango), edamame, cherry tomato, cabbage, sesame, peanut vinaigrette
    Lily J.

    I've heard of this restaurant in passing a few times so I was glad I got a chance to check it out. First things first, LOVE the accessibility as there's paid street parking directly in front of the restaurant as well as 2 parking garages directly next to and across as well. On the receipt it said that they do validate up to 3 hours though my friend and I did not inquire about this as we were on our way out at the time and it was only a few dollars. Service was great. We didn't end with the same server but both were warm, funny and attentive. We arrived at the tail end of happy hour into dinner so we had a chance to sample a lot more of the menu. I loved the variety of cuisines that were offered, my favorite items being the short ribs and the warm na'an bread by far. I could just eat a basket of the bread and be content. All in all, everything was good and I really enjoyed the restaurant, though I can't say I was blown away by the food to make repeat visits on my own accord outside of a friend or family member wanting to eat there.

    Evangeline L.

    Come for the Happy Hour! And use the InKind App! Before I write my full review, I had to give these two tips. Immigrant Food's Happy Hour is unbeatable in the area. I've gotten almost everything on the Happy Hour menu, and it's delicious - their truffle oil fries, papayas, peppers, dips... all for a really affordable price! I've taken multiple rounds of friends here, and they all are impressed by the deals. On top of that, if you use the InKind app, you get a ton of cash back (20%++) and all you do is use the app to pay. It's a big incentive why I come back and bring peeps - I always get massive discounts! So if you're reading this and don't yet have the app, download it, and you'll be able to use the app to pay for the receipt using whatever credit card you want. It's so worth it! Also, the team here is super friendly and attentive, always checking in.

    Yes, IMAG
    Rob L.

    A nice place to start your day in VA. The food was good, service was excellent, and the ambiance was chill. A totally laid back place to have your brunch while you're in VA. And to top it off, all the servers had this great tee. This is what America should be about.

    Sangria
    Destiny E.

    Updating: This is a good happy hour place. There is a good number of appetizers to choose from, and the drink choices are good. Additionally, the prices are definitely right. Dos: -Truffle Parmesan fries are a hit. -white sangria (sweet but you'll be buzzed) -margaritas -labneh -potstickers -samosas Don't: -any West Indian or Caribbean inspired/adjacent dishes I DO NOT like their entrees and lunch items. I've actually contacted them previously because the last time I was here for an entree, it was HORRIBLE. They didn't care and made excuses for why the food was the way it was, but I let it go.

    Happy hour bites - gyoza, Shishito Peppers, fries, samosas
    Katherine T.

    I had a blast coming here for my first time! My sorority syzter and I were meeting up with another one who is down in DC for the summer before going back up to Philly so we decided to meet at Immigrant Food for dinner. The decor is absolutely beautiful! There is a bunch of street parking but I believe there is a garage nearby - Ballston metro accessible! The staff were very kind and the manager even came to check on the tables as well. The food hit every spot! And the drinks were just as good and a bit on the strong end which definitely stopped us at 2. I would definitely come back here again for another girls night or date night!

    Maitrayee D.

    We went there to celebrate a birthday party . Food is delicious . Two kinds of Branzino cooked to perfection. Chicken was good loved their roasted Brussels sprouts . Liked their Thai cold noodle salad . My only complain is wish they had done hot soup . Food was like warm . Not very hot . Since it was below freezing outside wish they served the food a little warm.

    Chilaquiles
    Kaya E.

    This recent visit reminded me why it's important to always give a place a second shot especially if they have more locations. I've been to Immigrant Food in DC before and thought that it was decent. Came to the Immigrant Food in Arlington and now I'm looking forward to coming back. The VA location is a lot bigger and I felt like the customer service was top tier here opposed to the city. They also have large room in the back where they can accommodate large parties and it's pretty private. We went for a birthday and just want to note if you plan on having cake they charge a $20 cutting fee. During this visit we ordered, * fries (duhh, they are the closest things to Belgium fries that I've been able to get outside of Belgium lol. Love the sauce that comes with it--it's a must get) * mezze platter (felt like it was a small portion considering the price) * chilaquiles (pretty good, not the best I've ever had) * Cuban sandwich (GET IT, one of the best I've had, the bread was chefs kiss) My friends also said the chicken sandwich was really good but I didn't have the chance to try it. Check it out, especially on a Sunday when there is free parking

    Ameena A.

    Gluten free peeps... another one for you to try 100%! My friend and I went, ordered a bunch of small plates (I had a lot to choose from that were GF), and they were all soooo delicious. For tapas style, I found the portion sizes to be great too. & one of my favorite parts was the affogato dessert - drool!!! Service was wonderful - I felt like our super was attentive and helpful, but not overly checking in or overbearing. Ambiance is very cute and I love some of the smaller details - like the check comes in a fake passport book (look at the photo). Can't wait to return!

    Maria K.

    Good happy hour spot, especially enjoyed the mushroom soup. The $5 HH sangria was also delicious on a warm day. Other food items on the HH menu didn't stand out as much, but everything was good still. The interior is cute and new, the outdoor patio also is a good option for nice days. The restaurant is also very metro accessible, right across the street from the Ballston metro.

    Happy hour bites
    Zarin B.

    Pretty good $5 happy hour deal. We ordered one of everything on the food list to try and only the mushroom soup really stood out. I wanted the red sangria but somehow they ran out by like 5:45pm so I got the white sangria instead. I did like the white sangria more than I thought I would, it was stronger than it seems, and really refreshing. They also filled the glass up to the brim. Service was friendly enough, the owner (I think) came over to us a few times. He did take my plate away prematurely without asking if I was done, and seemed a bit fussed about having to get me another to-go box after he brought one. And we also felt like we were being rushed out around 7:45pm too... but besides those little hiccups everything was pretty ok. I'd maybeeee come back to try more entree type dishes (but they are a bit pricey). Would come back for more $5 sangria though and hopefully will get to try the red next time. Ambiance inside was nice, seemed like a good spot to bring co-workers. Wish we got a patio table but those were already all taken by the time we got there.

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