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.

The food here is sooo good. I love Greek food and this has become my favorite. The Greek salad is…read moretwo meals in one and the chicken skewer is so tender. I hate dried out chicken. I come at least once a week.

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.

Food was excellent. We didn't know we needed a reservation but I will have one next time. It…read moretook 50 mins to be seated and about 10 more to get a server. But once we ordered the food came quickly and the best food I've had trying out a Restaurant in a long time. Great food, good prices. This was the Fairfax location.

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.

Really happy we tried this place! Ali's service was great and the food was delicious. Their chat…read morepapri was perfect IMO, not drenched in sauce, and had a great balance of flavor and texture. The butter chicken was delicious, a little greasy but still very tastey. Their desi chicken karahi special was the star of the show. We've never had a Karahi like this, the tomatoes were stewed down and jammy, which added a smokey sweetness flavor that really balanced out the spice. Will certainly be back!

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!

Cozy place. Great food and great service. it's a must go to every time we go to DMV area…read more burgers full of flavor. chicken crispy outside and super juicy inside. if you're looking for a quality food with big portions, you should try them and you will be more than happy.

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.

Whenever I go to Cava, I feel like I'm doing something tasty and convenient,…read morereasonably priced and also healthy.  It's hard to go wrong with all that. Maybe that is why there are so many local locations.  This day we went to the Alexandria Cava and found a very large, clean and airy space.  The parking is a big lot right out front so it is all super easy.  The staff was helpful and friendly and the service was quick.  We chose one falafel bowl and one with harissa honey chicken.  We have no shame when it comes to the toppings so there were a lot of crunchy and spicy and creamy and you name it flavors and textures to add which makes each bit a little different and a lot enjoyable.  Cava quick serve is definitely a go to choice

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.

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.